

Dear Woman of God...Free Yourself from the Burden of Being Beautiful
As I scrolled through social media, images of beautiful women stared back at me. Women of different shades and cultural backgrounds....


10 Sophisticated Hairstyles for Fine Natural Hair
I’ve experimented with many hairstyles during my natural hair journey. As a recent college graduate, some hairstyles were fun and spunky...


Why I Decided to Stay Natural
Diane sat in her neighboring cubicle and gave my curly tresses a onceover. There was more frizz than curl, but my natural hair looked...


Natural Hair Confidence | When Natural Hair Is a Strike Against You
I sat on a padded bench in the church lobby. My puff as big as my head. My curls rebellious and free. Confidence made me sit tall, as I...


How to Maximize Hair Growth for Fine Natural Hair
Okay, so maybe you don’t have to have fine natural hair to benefit from these tips. Healthy hair-care is pretty much universal. That’s...


10 Reasons Your Fine Natural Hair Isn’t Flourishing
Hi. My name is Nike (nee-kay), and I have fine natural hair that’s flourishing. It wasn’t always this way. I really struggled during my...


Should You Wash Your Natural Hair More Often?
For many women with afro textured hair, frequent hair washing is frowned upon. This is because our hair loses moisture quickly after...


Natural Hair | 10 Fears I’ve Outgrown
I wasn’t one of those naturalistas who automatically had it all together after my big chop. I was very young and had so much growing to...


7 Maintenance Tips for Braided Extensions
I’ve worn braided extensions since I was a little girl. Even as an adult, they are my go-to style whenever I need a break from my natural...


5 Mistakes That Cost Me a Perfect Braidout
For years, I wore my natural hair in nothing but mini-twists. Once installed, mini-twists literally reduced my morning styling time down...