Sheena is a proud loc wearer who started her journey in March of 2008. She decided to lock her hair because she wanted a style that she could maintain on her own, as she was going back to school for grad school and knew that she wouldn’t have much time to do her hair. She […]
The Women of Color Conference is an annual Brooklyn College event that opens a dialog on social issues important to Black women. Experts are invited to discuss topics like media representation and self esteem with the goal to help graduating students get a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and to send a positive […]
I started my semi-freeforming journey about 5 weeks ago. I chose this route for several reasons. For one, I was afraid that if I constantly retwisted, my locs would get thin at the roots and I don’t ever wanna go down like that. Secondly, I really want to give my hairline a break. I notice that […]
Have you ever got a comment like oh is that your hair?, oh no this is not your hair…., how many tracks do you have? how long did it take to do your hair like this?,you must be spending fourtune with your hair with different sytle each aday. how come you hair is so nappy? […]
Every one is entitled to at least one hair disaster in their lifetime. It’s just life. As human beings in search of who we are life teaches us lessons so we can become the person we need to be. These are hair stories that users generously shared. At the heart of every story lies the […]
Have you wonder why people always take a second look on your hair and not you as in the whole person? have you ever recieve comment like why in the world will you go for this nappy look? or oh i heard going natural is lot of work and spend lot on many product to […]
As a graphic production artist I know how frustrating it is to create a piece of artwork that I absolutely love and have somebody request modifications to it that change the whole concept. I never thought of myself as a masterpiece, but rather a blank canvas that needed painting. For years I permed, bleached, dyed […]
I have returned to the natural hair world after about three years and no success with relaxed hair. I have cut my hair and still have some straight ends in the front. My hair is about 2-3 inches long but uneven. I wanted to wait before heading to a salon and have them cut it […]
People have a way of showing us his/her true colors. They sometimes appear as sweet and kind until you get to know them, then they become monsters that we wish we never met. People have taught me a very valuable lesson. They have taught me that everyone cannot be trusted. I have spent my time […]
Sisters of the sun read my words!!! our beauty is so misunderstood our dark complexions so desirable our smiles fill the air with sunshine our bodies resemble the sands on the earth our essence makes the world rich with gold Sisters of the sun hold your head up high take into concentration that being different is beautiful… because being black is radiant Sisters […]
People look at me and ask me, “Why do you always have a smile on your face?” I tell them because I have so much to be thankful for! I haven’t always had a smile on my face, and alot of things use to bother me. I never really had much to smile about because […]
I just use the flexible rods and moisturize my hair with Shea Moisture. #TeamNatural !! Shop Natural Hair Products by Black Women at whatnaturalslove.com
For years I have been relaxing my hair. Yes, it was beautiful but I never realized that my hair was being damaged until my aunt, who also has natural hair, told me. So, she decided to give me what is called an intense treatment. We did a pre-poo in my hair using olive oil and […]
Hello, So I have decided to go natural and I’m very excited and nervous! 🙂 Most of my hair damage, if not all, is from relaxers. I also use to wear a lot of glue-in a few years back, until I realized the damage. I haven’t had a relaxer for about 2 months, approaching three and I […]
has been so emotional for me. I’ve had relaxed hair for the last 8 years, and I honestly don’t know what the hell I’m doing when it comes to my natural hair. If it weren’t for my supportive friends and boyfriend, I don’t think that I would have had the courage to stop with the […]
I dyed my hair, not with henna as intended because the shipping is ten times the cost of the henna itself. I used chemical dye and it didn’t change the texture of my hair but it sure did some damage. My hair is now dry and brittle. I’m going to have to do a lot […]