Vanessa Osbourne

A type 4 naturalista born and raised in Jamaica who is currently adjusting to keeping her natural hair healthy in the cold and beautiful city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

How to Find the Right Barber in 5 Easy Steps
5 things to do before scheduling an appointment with your new barber.

Top 5 Natural & Curly Hair Salons in Toronto
Here are 5 curly, natural and loc'd hair salons to check out in Toronto.

What It's Like Living In Korea With Type 4 Natural Hair
Meet Adriana, a naturalista living in Korea. "When my back was turned I would feel hands grazing my hair."

Let's Discuss: Have You Experienced Natural Hair Discrimination at Work?
How do you respond when another Black female colleague tells you that "some hairstyles are just not appropriate for the workplace"?

New Research Confirms Why Black Women Are At Greater Risk For Pattern Baldness
Researchers from Johns Hopkins recently published findings from a review of 19 studies that concluded there being a strong association between how black women style their hair and hair loss.

How Frizz Happens (And the Natural Ingredients That Smooth It)
These ingredients are found in nature and will coat a coarse, frizzy hair strand effectively.

10 Dual-Purpose Products Under $10
Both lazy and budget naturals alike love dual-purpose products because, respectively, they save time and money.
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