As a child, my white mother took me to her salon for mommy-daughter bonding time. But we were met with “hold on, let me ask my manager” before they touched my hair.
April 8, 2016
Can All Hair Be Styled At The Same Salon?
The Real Reasons Why I Am A Proud Natural
After my hair caught on fire at a Christmas party, I took it as a sign from God that it was time for me to start to love and embrace my own Natural Hair texture.
April 8, 2016
"I'm Transitioning from Wavy to Curly Natural Hair"
This past year has forced me to learn to cope with my new “in-between” hair. Transitioning with wavy hair can be frustrating.
April 8, 2016
Hair Crush Of The Week: Char From Washington, D.C.
“My hair was so damaged from constantly putting heat and color in it that I decided to cut out the heat and become a curly girl. I’m so glad I did.”
April 8, 2016
“If You Straighten Your Curls, You’ll Lose Your Super Power”
Maryland-based salon owner and stylist Wafaya recalls her first time reading The Curly Girl Handbook. “Finally, us curly women were understood.”
April 8, 2016
Meet Carol Savannah, Creator of Popular Instagram @MixxxedChicks
She runs one of the most popular curly hair Instagram accounts, @MixxxedChicks. Meet Carol Savannah, who helps other curlies embrace their beauty everyday.
April 8, 2016
This Is Why Michelle Breyer Is The Ultimate #CurlBoss
“I see the term ‘ethnic hair care’ disappearing and more focus on texture,” TextureMedia’s co-founder and president Michelle Breyer’s take on the curly industry’s future.
April 8, 2016
Do We Owe the Curly Hair Movement To North West? And 7 More Stories You Missed
A principal gets a Lebron cut for his students, Lebron’s barber swears he doesn’t paint his hairline, and men don’t think natural curls are attractive…
April 8, 2016
Un'ruly Explores What it Means to be "Pretty"
The documentary series Pretty produced by Un’Ruly explores different ideas of beauty across the globe.
April 8, 2016
Looking for a Hairstylist Who Actually Knows Curls? Go To Scott Musgrave #CURLboss
The “Curly Magician” behind the Curly Hair Artistry education system and the Magicurl Application Process.
April 8, 2016
Black Beauty: The Criticized Innovator
Black beauty has influenced the vibrancy seen throughout cultures… But, there is a major difference between cultural exchange and cultural appropriation.
April 8, 2016
Beginner's Guide to Hair Porosity & Width
Why knowing your hair porosity and width is more important than knowing your hair type.
April 8, 2016
Michelle Breyer on How NaturallyCurly "Tapped into a Growing Discontent Among Women"
Michelle Breyer, Co-founder of NaturallyCurly, reflects on the evolution of the textured hair industry since the company’s beginning, 17 years ago.
April 8, 2016
The Natural Hair Scene in London, "It's a Work in Progress"
“Natural hair ads here often feature mixed women… On another note, our community is being embraced more everyday which is just amazing to see.”
April 8, 2016
What It's Like to Transition in the UK in 2015
“We have a lot of bloggers and events in London, which is great–but still, the best we get is a small ‘black/ethnic hair’ section in the hair product aisle.”
April 8, 2016
What It's Like Living In Germany With Curly Hair… As A Guy
“I notice some people staring at me whenever I am walking through the shopping mall…and finding product is a BIG problem.”
April 8, 2016
"My Natural Hair Showed Me A Side Of Myself I Had Never Met Before"
Nae2Curly shares her experience returning natural after transitioning with friends in 2012.
April 8, 2016
When I took Better Care of My Hair, I Began to Value Other Parts of Me
After a summer in Jerusalem, I was inspired by the confidence all the women had with their curly hair. Then I cut off my relaxed hair and started over.
April 8, 2016
"Exploring My Culture Led Me To Wellness"
While I was complimented on my “good hair”, I was learning that being “too” Black was a bad or unattractive thing.
April 8, 2016
What Men Think of Natural Hair (Or At Least This Man)
I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t consider some people to be more “natural” than others when it comes to hair.
April 8, 2016
