Hair
5 Tips to Treat Dry Natural Hair
Dry hair can be frustrating and can lead to breakage. Natural textured hair has a tendency to be dry because the tightly curly pattern hinders natu...
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Hair
How Often Should You Wash Natural Hair?
This question doesn't have one complete answer. It varies by hair type, texture and activity. Ideally, you should wash your hair at least once a we...
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Books
From the Archives: All About Hair Care for Black Women by Naomi Sims
In 1982, Naomi Sims wrote one of her most successful books titled All About Hair Care For The Black Woman, where she shared tips for Black women on...
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Skin
What Is Your Skin Type?
Do you have oily skin, dry skin...a combo? Understanding your skin type will help you know how to care for your complexion and develop a skincare ...
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Shopping Guide
5 Best Oils That Are Perfect for Your Natural Hair
Oils are an essential part of a healthy natural hair regimen. The right oil will act as an emollient to lock in water to prevent natural hair from ...
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Shopping Guide
Why You Need Castor Oil in Your Life
Castor oil has a long list of benefits including strengthening strands, promoting hair growth, and nourishing the scalp. And although the oil itsel...
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Skin
Sunscreen 101
It is a common myth that Black women don't need to wear sunscreen. "Black doesn't crack!"; "My skin doesn't burn, so why would I wear sunscreen?"...
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Hair
Get To Know Your Hair
Whether you wear your hair in braids, a short cut, or loose and coily, the key to healthy hair is getting to know it. Look at it closely, touch it....
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Hair
Hair Density
Whether your is hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily. The key to healthy hair is getting to know it. Look at it closely, touch it. Understandin...
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Hair
Hair Porosity
Whether your is hair is curly, coily, or kinky. The key to healthy hair is getting to know it. Look at it closely, touch it. Understanding your ha...
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