Beauty Notes

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 natural oils from the scalp from easily making their w...

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 week. The main goal is to cleanse the scalp, remove ...

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 everything from hair structure to wig care. Here ...

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 routine that is specific to you.   The most import...

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 drying out and losing moisture. Textured curls and...

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 itself can't make your hair grow, it creates a healthy ...

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?" is what is usually  heard. But all skin can burn....

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. Understanding your hair in it’s natural state, al...

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. Understanding your hair in it’s natural state, allows you to s...

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 hair in it’s natural state, allows you to see it’s s...