Natural Beauty

25 Things I’ve Learned in 25 Years Since My Big Chop

I’ve been natural for 25 years. Even writing that seems surreal. I still vividly remember the moment that I walked into my bathroom, stood in

I tried Nylah’s Naturals on my 4C Hair (Product Review)

Nylah’s Naturals is a natural hair care company that strives to create products that prioritize their customers’ health and wellness. As such, the company prohibits

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Review (Tropic Isle Living)

It’s no secret that I love oils, and I use them liberally head to toe. Castor oil has been a staple since I started my

Black Friday Natural Hair Product Deals

Over the years, I’ve worked to spend more with small Black and woman owned businesses. This year it’s more important than ever, and I’ll be

kCurlsys Moringa + Fenugreek Deep Conditioning Butter Review

Back in September, I started testing the kCurlsys Moringa + Fenugreek Deep Conditioning Butter by YouTuber Eugenia Kelcy. I decided to test it for a

Natural Hair Journey: Zanele

Zanele once thought her relaxed hair was her beauty and struggled to return to her natural texture. Now, three and a half years after transitioning,

Natural Hair Journey: Ericka

Ericka went natural 6 years ago after watching the Chris Rock documentary Good Hair – read on to find out more about her story. How

Quick Natural Hair Updo for Your Holiday Parties

If you need a quick natural hair updo for your upcoming holiday party, YouTuber Zoe Allamby has you covered! This updo requires just a few

3 Easy Natural Hairstyles for the Holidays

In this video, Aisha Beau shows us three sophisticated ways to style a twist out that are deceptively quick and easy. From an elegant sideswept

My #1 Natural Hair Rule

In my 20+ years of being natural, there’s one thing I’ve learned about natural hair care that’s more important than anything else. All of the

Low Porosity Hair: Everything You Need to Know

Natural hair porosity is an important topic when planning your natural hair regimen. When you know if you have high, medium, or low porosity hair,

Inside the Naturally You! Healthy Hair Regimen Tracking Journal

How would you feel differently if all of your hair struggles were magically erased, and you could finally achieve your natural hair goals? If your

Why Your Hair Is Shedding after Crochet Braids

Crochet braids are often considered protective styles, put in to give your hair a break. You’re pregnant, going on vacation, busy with school, work, kids,

The Only Cornrow Tutorial You Need

If you’re like me and never learned to cornrow but wish you did, this cornrow tutorial video is for you! In this video, Whitney, also

Breakage or New Growth? How to tell the difference

If you’re seeing short hairs peeking out from your scalp, how do you know if it’s breakage or new growth? Read on to find out.

Kids’ Fulani Inspired Braid Hairstyle Tutorial

I love this simple Fulani-inspired braid hairstyle for kids, and it works just as well for adults. The single part down the middle, diagonal parts

I Stopped Using Deodorant + A Native Deodorant Review

You’ve probably heard that conventional deodorant has some questionable ingredients. Even worse, I noticed that the one I was using didn’t wash off. As in,