Step Out of the Box With These 7 Fall & Winter Boot Styles
Due to our texture, certain styles may not quite do what we'd like them to. But there are a few simple styles you might be able to rock no matter what your texture! Check these out.
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Hair Tip Tuesday: How to Create a Jumbo Bun | Pictorial
The jumbo bun is a simple protective style that's suitable for any occasion and any season. Here's how I created this one using Cuban Twist hair!
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Hair Tip Tuesday | Head Wrapping for Dummies
Whether you plan a head wrap as part of your outfit or you snatch one up in an attempt to right a hairdo gone wrong, they’re a great way to protect your hair while still looking fierce! These days we’re grabbing everything from bright and bold Ankara print fabric to simple solids and donning fancy headdresses on just about any occasion. For those who are head wrap challenged, I thought I’d share a few helpful tutorials. Watch, learn and practice… it makes perfect (or close enough LOL!). The first one is a revamp from my girl Danni. Not at all shy about wearing bold colors, she can be seen in some of the flyest printed scarves and wraps on her Instagram page. Next up: The Wrap Life. With gorgeous handmade prints to suit just about any taste, this Brooklyn-based shop has been a huge wrap go-to for women around the…
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Hair Tip Tuesday: Embrace the Shrinkage… It’s Your FRIEND!
"Shrinkage" has become a four-letter word within the natural hair community and, quite frankly, I fail to understand what the huge fuss is about. Here are some things to note about natural hair shrinkage.
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Hair Tip Tuesday: Five Natural Emollients for Fall Hair Care
We’ve been talking much about how protective styles in conjunction with moisturizing and sealing can be most beneficial for your hair this fall. To keep the theme going, I thought I’d run down a few of the oils and butters I like to use to keep my hair in the best shape possible as the temps continue to drop. Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) This rather heavy oil helps to thicken hair, making it strong from the inside out. It’s been known to increase blood flow to the scalp sending nutrients to hair follicles which, in turn, boosts hair growth. The smell isn’t the greatest so I like to put in a few drops of peppermint and tea tree essential oils. Not only do they help make the scent of the JBCO a little more bearable but they are both great for scalp health. JBCO, an unrefined form of regular castor oil, can be used directly on…
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