Protective Styles
Wakanda Forever! Black Panther Inspired Hairstyles
There are only a few more days till the most anticipated movie in life prowls into theaters. I am so hyped to see this movie for so many reasons. One, it has a 95% black cast and who aren't portrayed as slaves or drug dealers. To the contrary, they're ROYALTY. But the...
Issa Wig! 3 Brands You Need To Follow For Gorgeous Protective Style Wigs
I am so excited to be talking about wigs. They're a perfect protective style giving you unlimited styling options. Now the key to a good wig is that it looks natural. No one should be able to tell that you're wearing one. Not a lot of brands are able to accomplish...
A List of Hairstyles You’re Missing Out on If You Can’t Cornrow
If you’re a part of the natural hair community, you have probably learned that natural isn’t easy. It requires time, effort, more time, etc. That being the case, all naturalistas can appreciate a simple and convenient hairstyle option. Whether it be feed-in cornrows,...
Five Simple Ways To Style Your Child’s Twists
With school back in session, I’m sure that most of us are searching for the perfect protective styles for our children. If you are like me and have multiple heads to tame, then you already understand how much time it would take to do hairstyles for each child every...
My Top Six Must Have Natural Hair Products of the Summer
As the seasons change, sometimes our hair changes right along with it. That means we will sometimes incorporate different products, routines, and hairstyles. Whether it be protective styling or maintaining twist out curls, it's no secret that weather can have an...
A Few of My Favorite Hair Accessories for Natural Hair
Hair accessories can be so much fun to incorporate with natural hair styles. They can be small displays of big personalities! So far this year, I have enjoyed seeing naturalistas have fun with their hair by adding accessories to their protective styles. I think it’s...
Here Comes the ‘Fro: Natural Hair Brides that Slayed their Wedding Styles
I’ve been a lover of brides since I successfully executed my flower girl duties (not to toot my own horn or anything) when I was six years old for a family friend’s wedding. The vision of our friend, Dorcas, arrayed in endless white, accompanied by her groom and a...
How to Prepare Your Childs Hair for the Perfect Two Strand Twists
When I first started my natural hair journey I would always hear and read about low manipulation hairstyles and protective styles. In my opinion a low manipulation hairstyle is simply a way of styling the hair that puts little to no stress or tension on the...
10 Times Black Women Didn’t “Play by the Rules” and Rocked Bold Color Hair
Black women are typically made to feel like we should dull our shine and make ourselves smaller in the world around us. We worry about the perception of others and try to play by the rules. We have a tendency to go out of our way so we aren’t labeled as “ghetto”,...
Protective Styles I’ve Worn That Promote Natural Hair Growth
No matter where you are in your natural hair journey, we’re looking for ways to change up our style. Or Sometimes your hair needs a break. That’s why I love protective styles so much. Not only does it give versatility, but it promotes hair growth! The key is to treat...
