We originally started the #30DayHairDetox in January 2016 after an article Aishia wrote called “10 Things Hair Stylists Want You to Stop Doing Right Now” went viral once submitted to Blackdoctor.org.

As we head into warmer months, swimming becomes a popular activity for many naturals. There’s a lot of misconceptions centered around swimming and how you should generally prepare your hair before jumping into the pool.

Protecting our natural hair is such a huge topic in the natural hair community. So huge that a whole category of styling, protective styling (braids, wigs, weaves and crotchets), has become the poster child for protection.

Protective styling has become a huge part of tight curl + natural hair culture. So many naturals have subscribed to the idea that it’s one of the best ways to protect their hair from the elements, give them length retention that they desire or they just want to take a break from their hair.

At the time that we are writing this blog we are approximately 6 weeks from a hot *insert whatever “girl” you want to be* summer. For many tight curly + naturals that means having braid appointments lined up so that you can cross your hair off your summer to do list.

The Wash Hour Process frequency should be determined by your unique Essential Elements. Frequency can range anywhere from every other day to every two weeks. These 5 shampoo tips listed below are sure to add some ease to your next wash hour session.

Twist outs are a fun, romantic styling option that has become a go to for many tight curl + naturals. When well executed, the twist out can last anywhere from 5-7 days (with longevity heavily depends on your lifestyle, the weather and your skill level).

A wash and go (or as we like to call a hydrate & define) is an enhancement of the natural curl pattern of the hair. All hair textures can do a hydrate & define. In this set, the hair typically starts out sopping wet after being cleansed and conditioned.

Several days ago, we made a tweet about wearing your natural hair for every occasion, that to our surprise, went viral. We received thousands of tweet responses that were very much divided in what natural hair styles people considered appropriate for different occasions. Naturalistas even shared gorgeous photos with us from their special occasions.

Whether it’s for vacation, preference, boredom, creative expression, or a break from our maintenance routines, “protective” hair styling allows us avoid the work of caring for our hair. These are supposedly low maintenance styles that can keep us looking polished when all else fails.

The myth of 4C natural hair will not die no matter how many times we fight the air. SO many comments of “my 4c could never” and “that won’t work on 4c hair” but we have yet to get a straightforward explanation on what exactly 4C means.

The main struggles we see naturals experiencing with their hair all lead back to mindset. Mindset is defined as the established set of attitudes held by someone.

The #30DayHairDetox, also referred to in the Internet streets as the “No Oils, No Butters Challenge,” the “3 Step Challenge,” and the “30 Day Hair Challenge” is simply a mindset shift and lifestyle change .

The #30DayHairDetox, also referred to in the Internet streets as the “No Oils, No Butters Challenge,” the “3 Step Challenge,” and the “30 Day Hair Challenge” is simply a mindset shift and lifestyle change .

Temperatures are starting to drop across the country and winter hair care is on the mind of many naturals. We have the answer for you, just lean in a little closer…

We will never stop telling ya’ll this, natural hair shrinkage is a good thing. Over time and with a lot of manipulation that coil would start to turn and twist on itself, getting distorted and stretched out.

As many of us are anticipating being with family and friends at some point this week, the inevitable “Baby, are you gonna do something with that hair?” is bound to come up.