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I make my living as a stylist of words, not hair.
But ever since I founded my cultural support group called A Nappy Hair Affair, another dimension has been added to my life as a journalist.
I am now a writer and a nap activist.

January 15, 2014

Highly textured hair means that there are very tight curls and the hair is very dense. For this reason, the best way to cut or shape textured hair is by blowing the hair out first with a wide tooth comb to loosen the curl pattern slightly, leaving enough room to see the elasticity.

January 15, 2014

A former beauty editor of Hairdo magazine offers fully illustrated, expert advice on total hair care and styling.

January 15, 2014

‘My great granny always said, ‘If you want to know a black woman, you touch her hair.’ She said that is where we carry everything – our hopes, our dreams, […]

January 15, 2014

In an industry where image is everything, Keymah serves as a positive role model, proudly flaunting her braids, twists and kinks.

January 15, 2014

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

January 15, 2014

PhytoSpecific, a haircare line for those with naturally curly, textured hair, is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Global Congress.

January 15, 2014

Kissa Thompson credits her grandmother’s criticism of her natural hair for the success of her company.

January 15, 2014

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

January 15, 2014

Frustrated by the lack of products for people with hair like theirs, two biracial entrepreneurs started Mixed Chicks.

January 15, 2014

Good Hair is more than a guide to having good hair without relying on harsh treatments and chemicals

January 15, 2014

Nadia Turner’s signature curly ‘fro made her stand out among the tens of thousands of wannabe Idols who auditioned at sites across the country

January 15, 2014

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

January 15, 2014

For a long-lasting style, try creating large two strand twist by applying gel or pomade and sectioning the hair into 2” sections, then twist. After the hair dries completely, separate the twist and finger comb the twist for more fullness. Always let your hands act as your comb- they work wonders.

January 15, 2014

Self-described product Junkie, Shelley Campbell, was frustrated by the constant revolving door of products. So she created her own line, Kinky-Curly.

January 15, 2014

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

January 15, 2014

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

January 15, 2014

Jamyla has brought her creativity to Oyin Handmade, a line of hair and body products.

January 15, 2014

In my journey, I’ve found that textured hair is the universal word for all curl patterns. Textured hair is naturally staright-wavy hair, wavy, curly, very curly and tightly coiled hair. once you accept what you have and stop fighting your hair, you’ll be able to achieve all possibilities.

January 15, 2014

When the founder of Qhemet became frustrated with the lack of quality products for highly textured hair, she turned to age-old traditions

January 15, 2014