Black men have always seemed to have something against women with shorter hair. While I won’t make a general statement and say that black men have a fear that a woman will lose her beauty if she goes and makes “the big chop” I will say it certainly seems that way. I recently read an […]
Does your skin immediately sting or turn red when you apply makeup or skin care products? If yes, then you have sensitive skin. In many cases, the ingredients *sulfates and *parabens are the reasons why your skin reacts so negatively. Is it too much to ask for a beauty product that won’t cause you unbearable discomfort when applied? For a time it was, but some well-known and […]
All the beauty moves you’ll need to stay hot while you’re away from home on vacation. Read on before you head out, courtesy of shine.com: 1) Do some prep work. “Whether you’re heading north or south, a change in climate can really dry out your hair,” says hairstylist Ashley Javier. Apply a deep-conditioning treatment before […]
Hello Beautiful! You emailed me and as promised, I answered. Check out this week’s Ask Natalie Q&A. Keep the questions coming. Be sure to send them to DEAskNatalie@gmail.com. I love this stuff! Greetings, I have a question about my hair. It is natural and I have very curly textured hair. A few weeks ago I […]
Hello Beautiful! Are you natural, thinking about going natural, or currently transitioning to natural hair? If so, and you’re wondering, “What do I do with my hair”, then you are not alone. In fact, styling and maintaining natural hair is one of the hottest topics in hair care. Thousands of women have made the transition; […]
Whether your hair is kinky or fine, it is susceptible to tangles. If you have trouble detangling your hair (or your kids), here are some tips to make it much easier: 1. Always, always use conditioner after you shampoo. Apply conditioner to the bottom two-thirds of your hair. If you have normal or dry hair, […]
If you’ve ever combed your hair and noticed that your hair was shedding all over the place, then perhaps you have weak hair. You can identify weak hair by the most telltale signs such as: Split ends Excessive tangling Dull appearance Rougher-than-normal feel Weak hair has lost its structural “ingredients” like proteins and lipids and […]
A recent study of middle aged black women reveals that nearly 30% have sustained permanent scalp and hair damage, possibly due to tight braids and weaves. Black women often maintain these styles for long periods of time, and the stress they exert on the scalp can lead to the development of pus-filled bumps, says the […]
What bonds coarse, kinky and curly hair is the wave pattern, texture and its porosity. Porosity means that hair can easily absorb water, but loses that moisture just as quickly, leaving it dry and in desperate need of hydration. For this reason, it’s important to zero in on hair products that lock in moisture because if your hair is dry and brittle, breakage […]
When India.Arie proudly proclaimed she was not her hair I admired her courage for addressing a closet topic not typically addressed unless in the company of women who look like me. Yet, I still felt like the outlier. I am not my hair but it is a part of me. Like my clothes and make […]
This is a question most women should ask themselves. I didn’t know the answer and for many years it resulted in a lot of frustration and money thrown the drain on products that weren’t designed for my hair. For example, in the late 90s I wanted my hair to mirror Cree Summers’ beautiful kinky curls. […]
There are thousands of Black hair styles available to African-American women regarding how to tame, tease, and tend to our tresses. We discuss some different African-American hairstyles below and welcome your comments on the sexy Black hairstyles you’ve rocked! Natural Hairstyle Forgoing relaxers to wear locs, coils or twists are hairstyles that are easier on […]
