Natural hair is happening! So much so that there are events everywhere. From local meet-ups to international hair shows and these gatherings are a great way to meet fellow natural heads, share experiences, be inspired and most of all check out the latest hairstyles and products.
My first professional natural hairstyle was created by Hairstylist Netu who specializes in flat twists. It was at a little hair expo in Brooklyn. As I was looking for styles for my book I was super exited to be a model for Netu and since she needed photos of her styles she sent me to […]
Brooklyn, NY March 31st – The book Going Natural, How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair by author Drs. Mireille Liong-A-Kong ranks nr. 1 on amazon.com in the category “Hair Care and Styling”.
Yesterday Brooklyn College held its 2nd annual Women of Color and Identity Conference in the Gold Room of the Student Center. Men, women, natural, relaxed and weaved heads came together to discuss the topic of Black hair from different angles.
Locks of Nu Natural Hair Spa is making the holidays just a little easier for you, with their holiday specials. All you have to do is choose your style and you can be sure to stand out at the parties to come no matter your hair texture or length. Hair artist Ebony and her stylists […]
I was happy that I got transferred to a different school. It is still a public school, but it is supposed to be a better school. I don’t have to fight anymore. They still do not have anyone that looks like me, and kids still ask me silly questions about my hair, but I am […]
All my life I had to fight creamy crack scabs, flatiron burns, and do the Matrix to avoid rain droplets to achieve and maintain my straightened hair.
Susan Peterkin-Bishop is currently a senior cosmetologist in the state of Maryland, where she has successfully operated Jaha Hair Studio, “an all-natural, no chemicals” salon, since October 1996. Susan is both a licensed cosmetologist and natural hair care stylist in the state of New York. Susan holds a BS in Management Studies from University of […]
I was so excited to start the first grade here in Puerto Rico. The night before the first day of school I laid out my clothes, and I even laid out my green barrette to match my green shirt. I could not sleep at all. Every time I closed my eyes, my brain would be […]
Whether you wear your hair natural or in locs a braid out is an easy style any one can do. Even for those who don’t know how to braid very well. Believe it or not, all you really need is a healthy head of hair, the right products and you are good to go. Just […]
Whether you wear your hair natural or in locs a braid out is an easy style any one can do. Even for those who don’t know how to braid very well. Believe it or not, all you really need is a healthy head of hair, the right products and you are good to go. Just […]
Are you an aspiring model who is interested in America’s Next Natural Model? Then read this. What is America’s Next Natural Model?America’s Next Natural Model is Going Natural.com‘s annual online pageant to promote Black Beauty and Natural hair. It is very much like America’s Next Top Model but it takes place online where ten selected models […]
Try the No More Knots Controlling one’s coarse hair texture is a real problem sometimes. In particular, if you are a 4C type. Although, many natural products are able to help us to find a remedy, it remains difficult to completely eliminate our knots.
Where better to make a scene then in the midst of where it’s all going to happen this weekend: Afro Punk Fest. While camera crews and photographers are lined up to report the hottest festival this Saturday, we are making sure that Natural Hair is going to be part of that media mix. Fifteen selected […]
The Masters Brunch sponsored by SheaMoisture is an invite only event where notables from the natural hair world come together to mingle, enjoy good food and talk about the industry. What makes this event special is that Industry Pioneers from almost 30 years back meet with today’s Social Media influencers and product manufacturers for conversations […]
BAD Hair Uprooted is the 10th anniversary exhibit of going-natural.com, a social web and networking site connecting more than 40,000 members interested in natural hair. More than shining a light on uniquely beautiful natural hairstyles, the photo montage highlights the social injustice against Black hairstyles and shines a light on a movement that rooted in New […]