There are a lot of ways you can style your hair with minimal time and effort, whether you have a ton to do or just want an extra 15 minutes of sleep. My favorite trick is to shower at night, put some leave-in conditioner or light mousse in my hair, and then put it in a tight braid.

I’ve always thought that her spunky haircut complimented her perfectly, but I wondered what she thought of it.

The afro is a stylish and desirable style for many men, women and children.

It was great to see girls leave behind their jumble of straighteners, blow dryers, barrel brushes and straightening balm, instead choosing to let their hair go natural.

In her e-mail, Kellie reminds us that being curly girls isn’t only about us, but about our younger sisters as well. In 10th grade I met an awesome senior with beautiful curly blond hair.

Actress Shawnda Thomas wears her natural hair proudly for auditions and acting roles. And it hasn’t hurt her one bit.

Chelsea is right on. How spontaneous can you be when you need to lug a straightening iron around to feel confident? Curly girls show that they can feel great about themselves without an arsenal of things that heat and pull and straighten.

When Kechi Agbasi saw a picture of her dry, damaged hair, she was inspired to create a line of hair-care products.

Try these simple, no-frizz tips to protect your summer curls.

Curly girls’ hair rocks, but we’re more than just our hair

Spring is the perfect season for curlies to try out the many new hair accessories.

Whether we are going to a prom, wedding, graduation, or any other special occasion, these times are memorable, and often filled with people taking pictures and admiring our look. Why switch to straight now when our hair is one of the things that makes us curly girls who we are?

Author Mireille Liong-A-Kong drew from her own experiences going natural to help others.

Unfortunately, some girls don’t think their wonderful hair is something to be proud of, but rather an obstacle that hinders them.

Kaya Casper’s thirst for information about going natural led her to create her own magazine on the subject.

I went out and bought a straightening iron and tried to get the look other girls had naturally. What I found was that it didn’t look as good as I thought it would, and it didn’t make me feel any more confident.

Naturally curly is about embracing an attitude. It’s about loving who you are, your spunk, your vitality and your uniqueness.

Extensions and wigs can be used to instantly give curlyheads a different look, whether you desire straight hair, highlights or a long curly ponytail.

Applying a deep treatment to your hair every two weeks will definitely put the pulse in those curls

Model Tomiko Fraser says her decision to go natural was one of the best decisions she ever made — not only for the health of her hair but also for her career.

Now, it’s easier than ever to temporarily straighten, dry, or better define your curls.

When New Jersey hairdresser Jane Carter developed severe asthma in response to the chemicals she was using, she decided to learn about what went into haircare products. As a result, she created her own line of natural products.

PhytoSpecific is a line of haircare products specifically for naturally curly, coarse and relaxed hair.

There are many ways to naturally enrich graying hair.

Styles should accentuate your best facial features while minimizing your less-than-best features

Aatural hair products are hot, with a growing number of companies offering natural and organic products.