Head wraps can be achieved in several different ways. You will need approximately 2 yards of cloth; the more fabric you use, the bigger, and more elegant the wrap. 

Tree braids or interlock braids is a braided style created with hair extensions that allow for a semi-invisible transition from the braid to the loose hair.  Tree-braids are a full-body style offering versatility and style-ability.

Hot-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.

Opens in a New Window Kinky Twists are popular and cost-effective hair style.  In short, they're basically two-strands with extension hair woven in that have spirally, curly ends.  Kinky Twists take approximately 6-8 hours to complete and can last up to 3 months with proper maintenance.

Natural 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.

Some women with iron deficiency have experienced many strands and sometimes handfuls of hair going down the drain when washing their hair and they were not pregnant (note: pregnancy is sometimes a cause of hair loss in women).

Race and ethnicity has little to do with hair texture as they do with hair colors and curliness of the hair. Discover your hair texture, fine, medium or coarse and which products are best for your texture.

Hairs can be straight, curly or wavy and this factor is one of the most important one while choosing a proper hairstyle for an individual. They are categorized according to degree of curl in the hair strand. While straight hair has no curl, wavy hair has soft curls while curly hair is very twisted and has a spring like structure.

Dull and dreary hair takes away half the beauty of the face. Healthy, glossy, manageable hair that reflects light and falls around the face beautifully, is the dream of every woman that is not so difficult to attain after all. Here are a few tips to make your hair shine.

Egg has become an important part of your hair and skin care diet. Everyone wants to have beautiful and lustrous hair. With the use of raw eggs anyone can find themselves with beautiful hair. These can be used for making some of the best hair conditioners.

Beautiful hair and skin with homemade recipes and items you can find in your kitchen.

1800s: Without the combs and herbal treatments used in Africa, slaves rely on bacon grease, butter and kerosene as hair conditioners and cleaners.

Lighter-skinned, straight-haired slaves command higher prices at auction than darker, more kinky-haired ones.

Internalizing color consciousness, blacks promote the idea that blacks with dark skin and kinky hair are less attractive and worth less.

OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW If dry, limp hair is weighing you down, then this diet is for you. Did you know that what you eat is reflected in the health of your hair? All of the hair-revitalizing shampoos in the world won't help if you aren't nourishing your body.

Was the world ready for a Miss Universe with dreadlocks? Zahra Redwood was the first Rastafarian woman to win Jamaica's Miss Universe 2007 title.

BLOG-OPENS IN NEW WINDOW: A Black couple is about to end their engagement.  When bruh is on his way out the door, he adds one parting shot.  He doesn’t like her hair which happens to be styled in dreadlocks.  "Why?" you ask.  He says, "DREADLOCKS REPRESENT POVERTY."

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.

How to determine which hair styles best compliment your facial structure.

BLOG-OPENS IN NEW WINDOW: I must start this post by saying that I have nothing against most women with natural hair but some of you people get on my damn nerves. In comparison to some sisters with relaxed hair who may not have a clue what they’re doing to themselves, natural women can be amongst the most nappy adverse, ill-informed people on the planet.

How to determine how your type and texture using this new, unbiased and easy to use system.

Two-strand twists are a very popular option amongst those with natural African/black hair. Learn how to create two-strand twists and various hair style techniques on how they can be worn.