Ask an Expert: What’s the Difference Between Brazilian & Indian Hair?
I’m finally making the switch from buying synthetic weaves and wigs to investing in more expensive “top shelf” human hair. What’s the main difference between B...
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Ice, Ice Baby: Why I Froze My Eggs at 24
To me, the choice was always for me, by me and my health and age shouldn’t have had a role in that choice. I wanted to give myself options. So, I did.
Retwisting Locs With Oil and Water
Retwisting your locs with oil water = Less build + more nutrients. And the results last up to 4 weeks. You're gonna want to try this.
Inspo: Curly Hair Outfits Are Poetry in Motion
Black hair is a tangible example of sorcery, transforming into whatever shape, length, and size you desire if you’re a skilled enough artist. Here's an ode to c...
(I Think) I’m a Fraud
I was 30,000 feet in the sky, on a private plane, surrounded by white men old enough to be my dad - when it hit me: this table wasn’t made for me, but I snatche...
How Long Do Jumbo Cornrows Last?
One of our clients kept a photo journal of how long her feed-in cornrows lasted. Find out the answer inside!
My Student Debt Sent Me to Therapy
This point in my debt-free journey wasn’t just incredibly discouraging because of a lack of progress, I was anxious and ashamed. I started having panic attacks ...
Does Love Only Belong to the Young?
How dating changes as you get older
My Graveyard of Dead Hairstyles and Relationships
When it came to my hair, Jordan insisted on me using products without chemicals. When he came to visit me at my dorm, he went through my hair products with the ...
How To Effectively Communicate With Your Natural Hair Stylist or Braider
The difference between spending 8 hours in a stylist's chair and coming away with a style you love or hate is usually communication.
7 Black Sommeliers You Should Be Following On Instagram
The wine industry has been so exclusive for so many years, it’s important to recognize that there are brown faces who are trying to educate, advise, and underst...
How To Find Real African Black Soap
Influencers are crediting African black soap for their clear “perfect” skin and now the soap and its imitators are popping up in beauty stores worldwide, but ho...