20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Twenty of the best gels, creams, sprays and more to help the wavy girls out there achieve beach-wave status!

January 19, 2024

Aunt Jackie’s Targets Scalp Care With New Elixir Collection

The love for scalp care products has been real for the past few years with some of our favorite brands debuting scalp care collections dedicated to cleaning, stimulating, and invigorating […]

January 19, 2024

I.C.O.N. Founder and CEO Chiara Scuderi Talks The Benefits of Rosemary Oil

Leader in Spain’s hair care category, I.C.O.N., has been recognized by many, especially with their mission of creating effective, yet eco-friendly products that benefit EVERY hair type.  Founder and hair […]

January 19, 2024

The Best Men’s Products to Elevate Your Routine

Men’s curly hair products span various textures and ingredients whether you’re looking for a cleanse, condition, or upkeep on your beard. While they can have limited options, we’ve seen the […]

January 19, 2024

Why the Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Hydrating Conditioner is a Wash Day Essential

This product not only deeply saturates my curls, but the moisture stays put for days without causing my hair to look greasy…

January 19, 2024

The Best Products For The Ultimate Wash and Go

Who doesn’t love a great Wash and Go? They are the easiest way to style and maintain your curls and help keep your signature tresses, coiled, curled, and bouncing all […]

January 19, 2024

JT from City Girls Brings a Bold Collection to Kiss Colors & Care

What was your relationship with your natural hair growing up? JT from the City Girls is carving her own lane in the beauty world with her newest KISS Colors & […]

January 19, 2024

The Best Stylers for Reducing Frizz

There’s nothing worse during the hot summer season than frizzy hair and finding the right styler can be a bigger challenge with so many options on the shelf.  Frizzy hair […]

January 19, 2024

What to Know about Knotless Boho Braids: The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Protective Style

If “low-maintenance” and “protective style” are your hair care love languages, then Knotless Boho Braids are your ultimate romantic partner. Evoking a blend of early-aughts nostalgia with the ease of […]

January 19, 2024

Texture On the Runway Brings Fashion to Beautycon

Texture on the Runway put sustainable fashion, glamour, texture, and ballroom at the forefront of the runway during Beautycon earlier this month. ESSENCE Content Director Nandi Howard hosted the elaborate […]

January 19, 2024

The ABCs of Back to School Curls 

As kids head back to school-or get their first taste as a kindergartener – it can be an exciting time. They will learn new things and make new friends. For some […]

January 19, 2024

How Much Hair Loss Is Normal In The Shower

We all know the dread that happens whenever you’re enjoying a nice long shower and then your hair starts falling out. This can happen in different ways whether it’s small […]

January 19, 2024

15 Curly Hairstyles for Teenage Guys

So, it’s back-to-school season and as a teen guy with curly hair, you are looking for your next hairstyle. Perhaps you want something cool, maybe a little complicated in design […]

January 19, 2024

20 Box Braids Hairstyles for Kids

Box braids are just as cute a hairstyle for kids as they are for adults. As a protective style they can be eye catching, creative, and a fun way to […]

January 19, 2024

Best Conditioners for Every Curl Type

Who doesn’t love a good conditioner? It’s typically the second step in your hair regime after giving your curls a good cleanse with your shampoo. Conditioners can not only add […]

January 19, 2024

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

We spent all month covering the ins and outs of hair loss from how it happens, and what is normal. Hair loss occurs from a variety of factors outside of […]

January 19, 2024

Why Curlies Love DIY Flax Seed Gel

My homemade hair gel recipe will leave your curls fluffy, soft and flake-free.

January 19, 2024

5 Mistakes Wavies Make When Starting The Curly Girl Method

Calling all wavies: Are you making these 5 mistakes when it comes to caring for your wavy hair?

January 19, 2024

10 Best Heat Protectants to Save Your Curls From Heat Damage

These are the best heat protectant sprays, serums and creams for protecting your crown.

January 19, 2024

10 Curly Girl Approved Products You Can Find at the Drugstore

Judging by the handfuls of conditioner our hair needs to stay moisturized, we need to spend wisely.

January 19, 2024