Hot Hair

Janet Jackson probably didn’t realize (or maybe she did) that the hairstyle she wore in “Poetic Justice” would transcend through the 90s and well into the 2000s. Her famous, and trend-setting long, thick box braids became the signature look for sassy women everywhere. Not only are the twisted tresses uber-stylish and easy to manage, they’re […]

I know what you’re thinking! Not yet another natural something or other that I need to put on my hair. But seriously! Amla oil is a natural substance found in a lot hair products that can be used to fight hair loss and even slow the process of premature grey (although I don’t support that, […]

Beyonce shocked everyone when she debuted her new pixie cut look on Instagram, last night. The Internet is divided. Some like the bold cut and others think King Bey looks better with her signature blonde tresses. Now that Beyonce abandoned her weave, does that mean hair sales will decline? We doubt it and after-all it’s […]

It’s no secret, Wendy Williams loves her hair. She’s openly expressed her love for wigs and weaves on her show, and now has become an expert in the field. MUST READ: World’s Largest Afro: ‘It’s Takes A Day & A Half To Dry’ [VIDEO] The self-proclaimed “wigologist” debuts her new wig collection on EspeciallyYours.com. Wendy stands behind […]

As an active weave wearer, adventurist and lover, I adore watching and looking at different hair styles and methods. The weaving world is an ever-changing universe of innovative spirits who take pride in spreading joy, one install at a time. These stylists (we’ll call them weaveologists) continue to find new ways to lace your tresses […]

“OUCH!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, just about each and every time my mom decided to plop me down in the kitchen to straighten out my unruly and tightly-wound curls. No matter how “careful” she claimed to be, my momma would nick my ear with that burning-hot comb, rub it and say, […]

I found out about lace closures through a popular hair vlogger LakiaStar. I was new to the closure game and was tired of my invisible part (it just takes way too much maintenance). I wanted something natural without having to flat-iron my leave-out everyday. My hair and heat don’t mix well! Not to mention, I […]

Creative updos are HOT for natural hair this year. Moving beyond 2-strand twist sets, braid outs, and afro puffs, YouTube vloggers around the web inspire us all to instantly become do-it-yourself-ers. Learn what tools, techniques, and products are needed to achieve that polished updo! Here’s 7 easy chic natural hair updo tutorials. RELATED STORIES: 10 Of The Best […]