Real Hair Talk: "I Regretted The Big Chop"
by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.orgTo be honest with you, I had no idea what “natural hair” was. It was foreign, but eye-opening, the idea of not getting relaxers anymore- something I had been doing...
View ArticleChic and Easy Bun Updo for Natural Hair
Tina Munzu writes:"I love a good updo. But what I love even more is an easy updo. This style is a perfect combination of both and will be great for work or play. No more stressing about your hair when...
View ArticleDIY Detangling Leave-in Conditioner- Add Slip & Volume With This Ingredient!
by Sabrina PerkinsIt may have a strange name but it is a powerhouse of goodness and a great natural detangler for your tresses. Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is a small tree native to eastern Canada and...
View ArticleRayven Adams- 'I Felt Basic.' So I went natural!
via Global Couture, LLCTell us a little about yourself and your hair journey.My name is Rayven Adams. I’m from Foley, AlabamaHow long have you been natural? Have you always embraced your curls?I’ve...
View ArticleThe Big, Bigger, Biggest Problem
source by GG of Allthemanylayers.com My problem, your problem, everyone's problem... Is that we think we are not supposed to have any problems.Read On!>>>We've been conditioned to avoid...
View ArticleCurly Hair Tips for Spring & Summer Humidity
from my South African adventures! Tonya Mckay writes; As we move into spring and summer — our favorite seasons for fun outdoor activities — we face challenges with our curly hair that are unique to the...
View ArticleThe Anti-Aging Ingredient That Actually Works (and strengthens your hair too!)
via The Beauty BrainsWhich anti-aging ingredients really work? When it comes to anti-aging products it’s easy to be tricked into spending a lot of money on products that aren’t worth it. That’s because...
View ArticleA Wash & Go That Keeps Going and Going and Going...
HappycurlHappyGirl writes: In this video, I show how I do my wash n' go's! I usually can get about 5 days of wear with my routine and it works for ME! I switch up my leave ins but I usually will always...
View ArticleNatrietia- "I wanted my daughters to see me as an example."
Tell me about yourself!My name is Natrietia. Pronounced NA-TREE-SHA. Born and bred in So-Cal. I am a wifey and mommy. Lover of people, language, fashion and art. I am a published author (The Lady's...
View ArticleSHOW AND TELL- FIERCE FRIDAY!
Hola Chicas!For those of you that are new to CN, Fierce Friday is a way to celebrate our natural hair, displaying our dopest styles and best hair days... for inspiration and motivation. Wanna be...
View ArticleThe ABC’s of Bantu Knot-Outs
By Tina Munzu Bantu knots are not for everyone. There is nothing worse than standing hours in front of the mirror installing the knots, enduring a painful restless sleep only to take the knots down to...
View ArticleGrowing Up Dominican-American- "I felt ugly because my pelo was malo."
by Cathy at YuccaRootsCoined by the ever-so diverse Dominican community, the term “pelo malo,” translates into bad hair, kinky hair, unmanageable hair, or hair that does not resemble Barbie or Ken’s....
View ArticleOn the Couch with Lauren- "I have a confidence that I never had while...
via Global Couture, LLCTell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Lauren McCray. I’m 26 year and from North Carolina. I’m a proud new mommy of a bouncing 4 month old baby boy...
View ArticleConditioning Basket Giveaway- Just Comment on Articles Across CN.com!
Hola Chicas,I'm giving away 6 Conditioning Baskets(worth ~$90 each) this month (April 2015) to question askers and answerers! If you see a curly-in-need who has asked a question under a post, answer...
View ArticleOn the Couch with Lukeki- 'Create your own standard of beauty.'
My name is Lukeki and I am a writer over at Natural Notebook, a natural hair and lifestyle blog based in London. This year I’ll be 4 years natural (Woop Woop!!). When I first went natural I never...
View Article4 Ways You Might Be Breaking Your Natural Hair Without Realizing It
by Amanda Natural hair might be healthier than relaxed hair but that does not mean it is invincible. Everyone loves the style versatility of natural hair. It can be straightened, colored, roller set,...
View ArticleSprang.
Hola Chicas!So spring sprang and I have emerged from my hibernation (I don't do air that hurts my face) to enjoy the fancy weather. Read On!>>>The catch up--1. I didn't go to no damn space. 2....
View ArticleWhy I'm so Damn Happy! #LifeHack
Wanna know why I'm happier than you?Read On!>>>'Cause I choose happiness. It's that's simple. Y'all know that one of my #LifeHacks is to smile. No matter the circumstance. Today, I'm...
View ArticleHow Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Stops Natural Hair Breakage
by Janelle SandsOur beautiful hair strands are 91% hard protein also known as keratin, which is responsible for the strength and structure of the hair strand and very important to hair care and hair...
View ArticleSable- "A flower must be watered in order to grow!"
Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? What was your journey like?Originally, I tip-toed around the thought of doing the big chop. Although I really wanted to start my journey, I was still insecure...
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