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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
September 1, 2009 Read more »

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 »

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
September 1, 2010 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 »

Top 5 Back to School Tips for College Curlies

Tips to help you rock your natural texture in college
September 1, 2010 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 »

Captain’s Log – Day 7: Holy Frizz, Batman!


by Crouton42 May 25, 2012

So, went back to the Day 1 (part a) routine with only one change as per my “notes to self.”...
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How Reliable Is A Computer For Storing Files?


by jakesims03 May 25, 2012

Regardless that this can be very easy to switch recordsdata to a computer these days, you still have...
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Captain’s Log – Day Six: Ho Hum.


by Crouton42 May 24, 2012

By the time I went to bed there was barely any crunch to SOTC, but I put it in a pineapple anyw...
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Captain’s Log – Day Five: New Beginnings


by Crouton42 May 23, 2012

Okay so, re-did the last SLS shampoo, co wash with Suave Naturals, and used the Ice-Queen Method wi...
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Captain’s Log – Day Three: Well, that didn’t take long (AKA: The Fall From Grace)


by Crouton42 May 22, 2012

So, I’ve been pretty loyal to the same hairdresser since first moving here.  I love the way ...
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As I Am Curling Jelly Coil and Curl Definer

As I Am Curling Jelly Coil and Curl Definer

I have 4a hair and I bought this to try as a wash and go. I used kinky curly leave in underneath and...

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curl rating: 2
DevaCurl Set It Free

DevaCurl Set It Free

In conjunction with the AnGel, this stuff has done wonders for me over the dry winter. It clumps my ...

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curl rating: 4
DevaCurl No-Poo

DevaCurl No-Poo

First of all, I must say that DevaCurl products and the whole DevaCurl/Lorainne Massey phenomenon ch...

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curl rating: 5
DevaCurl AnGEL

DevaCurl AnGEL

I have been using this product all winter with amazing results! I used it with no poo, one condition...

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curl rating: 3
DevaCurl One Condition

DevaCurl One Condition

I must say I was disappointed with this product. I thought it might be an alternative at times for m...

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curl rating: 3

Sean Illian / Mike Manchester Salon Salon

Sean is simply amazing! I was able to get in the day, that I called. He has a special gift, with...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Scott Musgrave / Scott Musgrave Hair

I can't say enough about Scott and the curl cut and advice he gave me. I found him online after...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Amy Colvin / Pyure Salon & Spa

Amy cut my long curls off about 3 months ago. They were almost to my butt, and she showed me damaged...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Jennifer / Curltopia

i has a 12 o clock appointment and arrived just in time. as soon as i entered i was greeted to a rea...
May 20, 2012 Read more »

Mimmo / Prisma Hair Design

My hair has been transformed into something i dream imaged could be. I love the soft defined curls i...
May 20, 2012 Read more »

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