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DIY Articles regarding the care and maintenance of natural black hair and natural black hair styles.

What is Naturalism?

What does "natural" mean to you?  Is it a phase or a fad?  Is it a connection with something deeper?  Is it about learning to embrace yourself?

You tell us what makes going natural, being natural special...if it is at all.
picture of a child with natural black hair Black women know how to get it done.  For centuries we have carried the plight of our race in our arms and on our backs.

Today, Black women represent the heads of many households but with only so many hours in given a day, we find ourselves scrambling to get the job done. 

In this rush to work, do we truly have time to worry about our hair, let alone that of our children?  Find out how you can halt the rush to relax.
Ebony folks have a million and one reasons as to why natural hair isn't for them. Let's discuss the objections and figure out why natural hair truly is better, easier and the only way to go.

Natural Hair Misconceptions

natural hairNatural hair is very professional; there are a number of styles such as two strand twists, twist outs, a chic twa, or an afro puff with a decorative scarf, that will give you great professional style and flair. Also be aware that society as a whole will not change its opinion if there is no one to question or challenge it.

Vaseline, a Fork and African Adoption

white dad braids african daughters hairHot-combs, Jheri Curls, Kiddie Relaxers, No-lye Relaxers, S-curls and Texturizers weren't invented to celebrate African hair.  Long before American manufacturers figured out how to make a buck off our self-loathing, slaves and freedmen alike were conking their hair.  Whether it was smoothing it with lard or applying lye directly to our hair, we have fought for ways to "fix" and "neaten" black hair.

Hair Colours

Dull Hair Color?

Does weather or the elements impact hair color?

When to Use a Professional Colorist

Deciding when to use a professional.

Shopping for Hair Colour

Choosing the right hair color.

Natural Black Hair Styles

Afro

The Afro is a classic style that was popularized in the United States during the 1960's and '70's. The Afro is the ultimate expression of the strength and beauty of African or Black hair.

Bantu Knots or Zulu Knots

Bantu knots are a very simple style that be achieve with hair of just about any length. 

Braids

Braids are the cornerstone of natural hair styling.  They can be long, short, real, fake, black, white, thick, small...

Learn how to care for and create braids and braids extensions.