natural hair styles

Three Must Try Apps Before Visiting the Salon

Three Must Try Apps Before Visiting the Salon

Not sure what to do with your hair? We all experience it, ladies. Ready for a new hairstyle but scared how it will look on you? If you follow me on Facebook and Instagram then you know that I recently cut my hair and I’m loving it!  Maybe you’re not quite ready to make that […]

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Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron Product Review

Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron Product Review

The Irresistible Me Diamond Professional Styling Iron is by far the best flat iron I have used.  The price is reasonable in comparison to other high end flat irons and it actually works. I flat ironed my hair in one pass and I did not have to blow dry my hair straight first which is […]

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Curly Kids Coloring Book

Curly Kids Coloring Book

Whenever the slightest thought of giving up on my natural hair journey crosses my mind I think of my daughters. Yes even after almost 15 years as a natural I sometimes think about giving it up, but my daughters keep me motivated. I want them to know that they are beautiful in all of their […]

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Serayah’s Fabulous Curly Hair on Empire

Serayah’s Fabulous Curly Hair on Empire

On Wednesday nights my guilty pleasure is Empire.  Great acting, engaging story lines,  and good music, but… another thing that keeps me coming back is Serayah.  Serayah McNeil is the lovely singer and actress who plays Tiana on Empire.  Not only is she talented, but her hair is just gorgeous and I think she is […]

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5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

Now I will be the first person to tell you that ditching the excess heat was one of the best things I did to help grow my hair.  However, heat is not “the devil” to be avoided at all costs.  While heat is definitely not essential to hair growth, there are some benefits to using […]

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Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis looked absolutely lovely at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.  With grace and style she accepted her award and addressed issues of diversity and beauty standards in Hollywood.  In reference to her role in “How to Get Away with Murder”, Davis thanked her producers for believing a “mysterious woman could be a 49-year-old, dark-skinned, […]

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Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winter time is here and it is important to adjust your natural hair routine accordingly.  In the summer time my hair just seems to flourish.  My hair loves the warmth and humidity. I’m originally from Chicago and they don’t call it the Windy City for nothing, it can get really cold and can damage fragile strands. […]

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Quick Bun Updo

Quick Bun Updo

  Several people have asked how I wear my natural hair in between my 2 week washings.  This is a simple natural hair style that I wear quiet frequently to work and around the house.  It is quick and it is also a protective style.  This style can easily be adapted for shorter hair. 1) […]

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India Arie’s New Natural Hair Style

India Arie’s New Natural Hair Style

Okay so I’m not ashamed to admit it but I am an India Arie fan.  I truly love her spirit and her music. I also am a fan of her natural style and particularly love the way she looks in beautiful head wraps. Today Ms. India Arie posted pictures of her latest natural summer hair […]

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Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

“I hate humid weather”.  I often hear many women regardless of race or hair texture utter those words.  Many of us dread what the humidity will do to our natural hair.  Well while humidity can be a pain, your natural hair can actually thrive in humid weather. When it is humid the extra moisture in […]

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