Transitioning: Styling

If you are looking for information about going natural, transitioning styles, doing the big chop or any other aspect of transitioning to natural hair, you'll find it here. We've got tons of black hairstyles, natural hairstyles, big chop styles and more. Learn how to style and manage your natural hair here. We've got styling help—articles, tips, videos and how-tos— for you while you're transitioning from relaxed to natural hair

Ouidad Q&A: Looking for Looser Curls

Looking for Taylor Swift-like ringlets
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How to Get a Perfect Twist-Out

CurlyNikki offers refinements to her signature styles
June 21, 2010 Read more »

VIDEO: Protective Styles

Lexi talks protective hairstyles
June 10, 2010 Read more »

Ideas for Straightening Your Hair

CurlySuzy offers straightening hair care tips for healthy hair.
April 26, 2010 Read more »

Curly Hair Q&A: Curlers, Henna, Shrinkage and Sex

Q&A with CurlyNIkki
December 7, 2009 Read more »

Top 5 Back to School Tips for College Curlies

Tips to help you rock your natural texture in college
August 15, 2012 Read more »

Mizani's Natural-Natural Headband: Elegantly Easy!

How to achieve this Mizani-inspired style at home
May 2, 2011 Read more »

Video: Flat Iron Test

Video blogger Evelyn flat irons a section of her hair to test out straightening products by Blended Beauty.
April 3, 2011 Read more »

Video: One Minute UpDo

Ever need a quick fix for an old style?
September 7, 2010 Read more »

Video: Twists Takedown

Shana wakes up early to show you how she takes down her twists
September 7, 2010 Read more »

Top 5 Back to School Tips for College Curlies

Tips to help you rock your natural texture in college
August 15, 2012 Read more »

How To Create Perfect Loose Spiral Curls

Use smoothie straws to refresh hair with frizz-free spirals.
July 5, 2011 Read more »

What I Learned During My First Year Having Natural Hair

Check out my video celebrating one year of natural hair
January 24, 2011 Read more »

Video: CurlyTopLori Kinky Curly Interview

Some great hair care advice for parents
August 24, 2010 Read more »

Video: NC Transitioners 101 Pt. 3 Puff Demo

Lori shows you how to get a great puff
August 24, 2010 Read more »

Video: Flat Iron Test

Video blogger Evelyn flat irons a section of her hair to test out straightening products by Blended Beauty.
April 3, 2011 Read more »

Curly Nikki and Comedienne Extraordinaire Kim Coles Challenge You to Grow Out & Embrace Your Natural Hair

Kim Coles has decided to embrace her natural hair and is asking women who join her to blog about the experiences, joys and frustrations of their natural hair journey. Share your story now!
February 25, 2011 Read more »

Video Blogger Contestants

Our video blogger search has been a success. Check out the current submissions.
February 3, 2011 Read more »

VIDEO: Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade Review

NC.com vlogger Eve shares her review of Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade!
September 20, 2010 Read more »

Video: One Minute UpDo

Ever need a quick fix for an old style?
September 7, 2010 Read more »

As I Am Twist Defining Cream

As I Am Twist Defining Cream

I have 4C hair. I rely on twists and braid-outs for my styling options. This stuff is MAGIC!!!! It l...

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curl rating: 5
As I Am Leave-In Conditioner

As I Am Leave-In Conditioner

I have 4C hair. This leave-in is AWESOME!!!! Helps to detangle my hair after washing and conditionin...

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curl rating: 5
As I Am Moisture Milk Daily Hair Revitalizer

As I Am Moisture Milk Daily Hair Revitalizer

My hair LOVES this stuff. It keeps my hair moisturize and soft. I am 6 Months natural and have tried...

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curl rating: 5
As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner

As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner

I have a 3c hair type and heard great things about this product, so I decided to go for it and see h...

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curl rating: 4
DevaCurl Set Up and Above

DevaCurl Set Up and Above

I used it as the direction stated (root lift), but wasn't too impressed for that purpose...

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curl rating: 3

Anna DeLuca / Salon Sarracino at L'Image

I have been asked by every curly girl sister I meet in my part of southwest FL where I get my haircu...
May 16, 2013 Read more »

Ana Daniel / Alex Anthony Salon

Ana has been cutting my hair for several years. She is always very professional and has an excellent...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Renay / Serendipity

I was super nervous about getting my haircut after a bad cut at another salon in town, since my hair...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Carol / Colors of Cold Spring Harbor

I am so happy I found Colors of Cold Spring Harbor. What a wonderful Salon--a lovely and rel...
May 14, 2013 Read more »

Lynnie carroll / salon 360

I came in to see Lynnie about two months ago for color. She is also deva certified as well. I felt c...
May 13, 2013 Read more »

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