Natural Hair Bloggers You Should Follow

Natural Hair Bloggers You Should Follow

The first time I decided to stop chemically straightening my hair, I started following multiple natural hair pages on Instagram. When that wasn’t enough, I followed a few natural hair bloggers. They have many tutorials for beginners and they also show their hair...

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Was My Big Chop a Mistake?

Was My Big Chop a Mistake?

Picture it: the downtown strip of an otherwise homogenous northeastern town. A strip with the hallmarks of a mini cultural center: the monolithic beauty supply store, African grocery store, and beauty shops. My big brown, teenage eyes are set on one beauty shop, where...

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How To: Double Bun for Natural Hair

How To: Double Bun for Natural Hair

What's one thing that makes black girls magical? Versatility. We can change-up our look at the drop of a dime. With that being said, drops dime, I am in love with this super fun and simple double bun hairstyle! Not only is it a protective style, it works best with...

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7 Important Reminders for the Newly Natural

7 Important Reminders for the Newly Natural

In the spirit of new beginnings, you might be one of many women who has recently cut of their permanently straightened strands. You might be looking to embrace your own hair pattern and texture. Whether this was a quick decision or one you’ve been pondering for a...

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How To: Faux Messy Bun & Bang

How To: Faux Messy Bun & Bang

What's our favorite kind of hairstyle? A quick one! This faux messy bun and bang is super quick, cute ,and fun! You don't have to be the ultimate beauty stylist to accomplish this look. Bangs tend to give us a certain mysterious look and often times we don't want to...

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Ultimate Mositurizing Natural Hair Routine

Ultimate Mositurizing Natural Hair Routine

Hey Dolls! I’ve teamed up with Cantu Beauty to bring you the best and ultimate moisturizing natural hair routine EVER! I am sharing all of my go to tips and tricks to get you started and on your way to healthy natural hair! Trust me, I know the natural hair struggle...

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How To Install Faux Locs

How To Install Faux Locs

Protective styles are a naturalistas' saving grace. Despite the installation time, we are definitely fans of the super trendy faux locs. The low maintenance can't be beat! So we are willing to put forth the effort and time it takes to achieve this beautiful style. In...

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How to Mini Twist Using a U-Part Wig

How to Mini Twist Using a U-Part Wig

Mini twist, senegalese twist, and kinky twist are all the rave; especially for that effortless protective style. Today you will learn How to Mini Twist using a U-Part wig, yes a wig! We will learn how to cut down installation time, which saves our sanity. Since this...

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