Going shorter after 50 isn’t about giving something up. For a lot of women, it’s the opposite — it’s the moment their natural hair finally gets to breathe. If you’ve been thinking about cutting your natural hair short but you’re not sure which style will actually suit you, you’re in good company. Maybe you’re … Read more
A tapered haircut is a style that gradually gets shorter as it moves down toward the neckline and sides, while keeping more length and volume up top. It’s not quite the same as a fade — a fade usually blends hair down to the skin with a sharper, more graduated line, while a taper is … Read more
Fulani braids have been a favorite protective style for years, and it’s easy to see why. They’re versatile, they photograph beautifully, and they work on almost any hair length or texture. Add beads to the mix, and you get a look that feels personal, playful, and just a little bit regal at the same time. … Read more
Cornrows have been around for centuries, and honestly? They’re not going anywhere. There’s a reason your grandmother wore them, you probably wore them as a kid, and your Pinterest feed is still full of them right now. They protect your natural hair, they barely need any daily styling, and there’s a version of cornrows … Read more
If you scroll through braid inspiration for more than five minutes, you’ve probably run into a heart braid hairstyle at least once. It’s one of those looks that photographs beautifully, works for almost any age, and still counts as a genuine protective style for your natural hair underneath. A heart braid hairstyle is exactly what … Read more
Busy school mornings don’t leave much room for a complicated hair routine, which is probably why cornrows have stayed a go-to for so long. Once they’re installed, mornings basically take care of themselves — no daily styling, no fighting with a brush before the bus comes, just a style that already looks done. Cornrows … Read more
We all love box braids. Big box braids are not only stylish but also a versatile option when it comes to protective hair styling. For the most part, box braids help promote hair growth, are easy to maintain and are equally durable. Doing big box braids with rubber bands helps take out the frustrating part … Read more
Box braids have been worn for the longest time since they are the most popular protective hairstyle. The style, among other braided hairstyles, originated in Africa and have been around since time immemorial. Box braids are not quite different from regular braids except that they are usually more defined to tame any fly-aways owing to … Read more
Braids have been around since time immemorial and they look good on African women. However, we all have different skin tones since the amount of melanin on the skin is not the same. Knowing the shade of your skin will help you choose the right hair color to complement your skin. The best thing about … Read more
There’s nothing like shoulder length box braids with curly ends! They fall high up on the style quotient when it comes to versatility. Box braids are some of the most popular braiding styles among black women. This is because they are easy to maintain, incredibly stylish and can be styled in many different ways. You … Read more