Protective styling is probably the most popular way for naturals to retain length. By twisting or bunning the hair and leaving it alone for a few days, it isn’t subject to manipulation (which can lead to breakage), and the ends are less likely to knot and tangle. But many naturals are turning to wet/shrinkage styling [...]
This quote has been floating around Twitter for the past couple days. I think it originated with The Coil Review: “Natural hair is a lifestyle, not a hairstyle.” I would LOVE your thoughts on this one. Do you agree? Disagree? Why or why not? document.getElementById(“post-14993-blankimage”).onload(); Tweet This Post
Bryttani left a really interesting question on the BGLH Facebook page today… “First, I have to say I love your blog! But I wanted to know if you’ve ever posted about feelings of being overwhelmed. I have been natural since 07, and have decent length hair, but I still don’t have a solid idea of [...]
Editor’s Note: I’m not endorsing this product… I just needed a picture of conditioner. Let’s start Monday out with a roll call So, you’ve co-washed your hair, and you’re on your way out the door. What leave-in conditioner do you apply to keep your hair moisturized and defined throughout the day? Teel free to warn [...]
Model Wakeema Hollis So, you’re taking a break from your shrinkage-friendly styles, your wash and go’s, your wet twists, your shrunken twist-outs, to try some dry, stretched styles. This means you have to make the ‘jump’ — getting your hair from wet to dry while stretching it and keeping it moisturized. This, I know from [...]
When yesterday’s style icon Gabby said that she used Crisco for her deep conditions, I did a double take. But given that Crisco is a soybean oil blend… it’s not really that surprising. But it got me thinking…. What are some crazy/unorthodox products that you use that actually work? I think the craziest thing I’ve [...]
From time to time I get emails from celebrity stylists or beauty schools who want to share their skills and abilities with BGLH readers. But often when I look through their portfolios, I see styles and techniques that the women featured on BGLH have mastered. Between YouTube vloggers, and sites like The Natural Haven and [...]
I’ve been pondering this lately… Protective styling and regular deep conditioning are repeatedly referenced as ‘best practices’ for growing out natural hair. But which one, in your experience, is better? There are some women who swear by protective styling, but others who play in their hair almost every day and still have amazing growth. So [...]
***************UPDATE************** I figured this post was a great opportunity for me to tie in something I’ve been reflecting on for a while. Well, first off, I don’t want to scare my readers into never sending me anything again, lol. I ask you all to keep me in the loop about how natural hair is being [...]
BGLH reader Bliss Typically hair porn (gratuitous pictures of gorgeous natural hair) helps naturals through their journey. But can there come a time when it hurts? Peep this interesting email I got from reader Bliss (pictured above)… I’ve kind of shied away from natural sites in the past year or so, but your site got [...]
