Flaxseed Gel works wonders on 4C hair and really any hair type. On its own 4C Hair is beautiful, but if you want the look of defined curls it is possible with Flaxseed Gel. Flaxseed Gel is an all-natural, all purpose styler that can be used on curly, coily, straight/pressed hair or even locs for re-twisting. It is made by boiling flaxseeds in water. Once the Flaxseeds are boiled a gel is released from the seeds. Flaxseed Gel contains a host of wonderful nutrients for hair like: Protein Omega-3 Vitamin B Vitamin E In addition to it being a great styler, Flaxseed Gel can be used as an aid in y ..read more

@westafricanbaby Regardless of hair type, you can grow your hair to long lengths with consistency and the right hair care methods. 4c hair does not necessarily grow slower than other hair types, it is just more fragile. This means you have to implement more measures to prevent breakage in order to see more length retention or hair growth. @crowned.with.coils Many 4c naturals who have long hair practice protective styling with simple styles like twists or low manipulation styles like a high puff. @naturalkachi The less you have to manipulate, comb or brush your hair the more length you will see ..read more

There is so much noise out there when it comes to black hair growth: “take this vitamin” or “use this hair growth oil”, but here is the real truth about what really grows black hair long. Good products are important, but if you are improperly caring for your hair, what use on your hair will not make any difference. In addition to the right products here’s what you need to do to reach your hair goals: #1 Wear styles that don’t require you to comb, brush or style your hair often The more you manipulate your hair, the more you are likely to have some breakage. Wear styles that allow you to at lea ..read more

*Some spoilers about the movie’s plot are in this review Bad Hair is a Hulu Original cheesy horror film that tackles some of black women’s deepest hair issues. The story is set in the late 80’s and centers in on Anna a young budding professional seeking to elevate her career in television. When most of us think of black women’s 80’s styles you don’t necessarily think of natural hair. Relaxers, Jheri Curls and weaves have taken the spotlight during this time period. However, Anna has been natural for her entire life after a traumatic attempt to relax her hair. It’s quite apparent that she is n ..read more

As a hair enthusiast I was super excited to watch Netflix’s original series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker. While I was entertained by it, I was greatly disappointed by the historical inaccuracy of the film and the pushing of the same old stereotypes. At the beginning of the series, I quickly caught onto how they were trying to low key use the fictional character Addie Monroe to talk about hair care mogul Annie Malone. Not only was it not cool that they tried to perpetuate the stereotype of we are always working against each other and colorism, it simply was not true. Anni ..read more

Black hair is prone to dryness as it typically does not produce as many natural oils and it is more prone to damage from environmental elements. Your hair benefits from using natural oils because it helps to seal in moisture preventing hair from becoming too dry and brittle. The best oil for black hair seals in moisture and helps to prevent moisture loss. Here are the top 10 oils to try: Jamaican Black Castor Oil (heavy but good!) Olive Oil (heavy) *Penetrates the hair strand Coconut Oil (lightweight) *Penetrates the hair strand Avocado Oil (heavy) *Penetrates the hair strand Argan Oil (light ..read more

When you are looking for hair growth, length, protective styling, or an edgy look, African Threading will do it for you. No other style brings out the gravity-defying power of kinky hair quite the same way. The origins African threading is a cherished tradition among women in parts of Nigeria, Ghana, and the entire Sub Saharan Africa. Generations of black women have used African Threading to style their hair and straighten it naturally. African Threading is as simple as parting hair into sections and using black thread to wrap each section from root to tip. All you need is a head of clean, mo ..read more

For years now there has been talk about the horrors of hair grease, but is it really that bad? In short no, it’s not going to harm your hair or stunt growth if you know how to properly use it. Previously, there was a lack of education about black hair products and how to properly use them. This means a lot of people would use grease back in the day with the hopes that it would moisturize hair. I remember greasing up my hair all the time and then wondering why it was still dry. This is because I, like many others was using it all wrong. Using only grease did harm my hair because I wasn’t givin ..read more

The 3 step method involves using NO butters and NO oils on your natural hair. This method seems to definitely be coming from the new school of thought that you only need shampoo, conditioner and hair gel for your hair. I understand the sentiment here, there are so many companies coming at you selling you products you may not need and that do not work. But Chile. This 3 step method may work for some but it definitely is not the answer for everyone’s hair. In the summertime I may be able to get away with this a little being that there is more moisture in the air, but in the winter for sure this ..read more

FOLLOW OUR PODCAST Podcast Episode 1: Hair Wig Scams and Industry Frauds Hair companies, have been stealing from other hair company’s content. It’s gotten to be a real problem and it needs to stop. Hair wig scams in particular are rampant. They take another influencer’s Youtube or Instagram video, then they post it to their website as if it’s their own. Unfortunately, in most cases if the price seems too good to be true, it usually is. Recently I was just scrolling our Instagram feed, I came across this video advertisement for a beautiful rose gold lace front wig. I clicked the ad ..read more