When it comes to taking care of your afro hair, there is a variety of information mostly filled with a lot of misconceptions that can undermine your afro hair journey. For new naturals, figuring out what to do with their afros can be overwhelming and confusing. For others, they could be experiencing stagnation in the growth of their natural hair and start believing the false narrative that natural hair does not grow long. Hair is supposed to grow unless you are suffering from a medical condition, taking medication that affects your hair’s health, or a damaged scalp. The structure of afro hair ..read more

After a lot of research and contemplation, you are ready to start your loc journey. It is a big decision that requires patience and commitment. The loc journey goes through 5 key stages before it can be a fully grown, mature loc. The starter loc is the most important stage of the loc journey. Below we have answered 10 questions in regards to starter locs to help guide you to get through this stage with ease.   1. How long do starter locs last?   Your locs will stay in this stage for around 3 to 6 months. The time is different for everyone and varies from one person to the next. How l ..read more

Back in 2016, I wrote about 5 locs salons I had personally visited in London for my loc maintenance – at the time I had long and beautiful dreadlocks; still don’t know why I cut them off, to be honest 2 years on, I am happy to say this post has literally been one of the most popular on our blog with nearly 12,000 visits to date. Wow! this is quite huge, and we’re always proud to give top quality black businesses the exposure they deserve. However, since publishing the blog post I never stopped receiving emails from other salons in London, asking to be featured in an updated article, which is ..read more

Getting the locs you have always wanted takes a process, and it’s important to know the different stages of locs journey so you can know what to expect. There are five stages of locs, namely the starter stage, budding stage, teen stage, maturity stage, and rooted stage. The entire stages can take 18-24 months upwards, after which you will be able to have the long, thick, and shiny locs you desire. Without further ado, let’s get into the details of what each stage entails. Loc Journey: The 5 Different Loc Journey stages by month (with pictures)   1. 3 to 6 months: Starter phase of the ..read more

Locs are an incredible way to rock your hair, but they need some effort to look luxuriant and healthy. Many people don’t know how to nurture their dreadlocks properly, and this is why they experience agonising itchiness on their scalp. The truth is that happy dreadlocks don’t just happen; you have to take care of them so they can grow and glow with moisture. Whether your goal is to grow your tresses or just maintain a healthy mane, here is a list of the best oils you can use. Pumpkin seed oil The pumpkin seed oil is also known as Pepita oil. It is extracted from pumpkin seeds and is very rich ..read more

Every woman wants to look beautiful and fashionable. This means keeping an eye on ongoing fashion trends and adjusting to them when they suit our lifestyle. This desire is not just limited to our clothing, footwear, makeup and accessories, but extends also to our hair. One of such trends for black and mixed-race British women is getting rid of our chemical-ridden hair and doing the Big Chop. Since this trend, many more women have learned to bask in the beauty of their ebony brown or black natural hair called the ‘Afro’. It’s a favourite hairstyle for most women because of its styling flexibili ..read more

Cornrows are timeless and unifying hairstyles among different races all over the world. The hairdo has long overcome gender barriers as more men choose cornrows as their preferred hairstyle. For people with natural hair, cornrows are one of the most protective hairstyles that promote hair growth. 1. What are cornrows? Also known as boxer braids, cornrow is a type of flat plait originating from Africa and the Caribbean region. The name comes strictly from its appearance, which is just like the row of corn or cane. It is a hairstyle in which the hair is braided close to the scalp with the use of ..read more

Dreadlocks have become increasingly popular throughout society, but how much do you know about the hairstyle? When it comes to Locs, most people either know a lot about it or absolutely nothing. Whichever category you fall into, here are 10 fun facts about dreads that you probably didn’t know before. 1. No one is sure about when or where dreads originated from Think dreadlocks are a new hairstyle? Think again. There’s a huge controversy about where Locs originate from as some believe it can be traced to Egypt since the first archaeological proof was found on Egyptian mummies that were recovere ..read more

Afro hair is one of the most diverse hair types. From tight ringlets to beautiful fros and everything in between, natural hair is amazing. But, this also means that there is a lot to learn. There is, of course, more than one way to style afro hair and keep it healthy so expanding your hair care knowledge so your curls look and feel their best. Afro hair can also be very misunderstood which is why learning about it is so important. Read on to reveal the answers to 10 of the most commonly asked afro hair questions. 1. What are the most common reasons for afro hair breakage? Afro hair is very de ..read more

Dreadlocks have an incredibly long history. In fact, it is assumed that natural dreadlocks are one of the oldest human hairstyles, seeing as prehistoric humans didn’t have combs and how fast it is for natural hair to start to felt. As for the place of origin, “Locs can be traced to just about every civilization in history,” says Chimere Faulk, an Atlanta-based natural hairstylist. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs wore it, and so did Samson, Moses, and John the Baptist in the Bible. Locs are often associated with Jamaica and the Rastafarian movement. This is because of Marvin Garvey, a Jamaican politi ..read more