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4 Hair Tools that 4B/4C Naturals Should Avoid

Chinwe·October 7, 2013

By Chinwe of Hair and Health Let’s be real. Not every loose 4B/4C natural solely uses her fingers as her tools. Wide tooth combs and the ends of rattail combs are just a few other necessities that may be in our stash. That being said, are there certain “natural hair” tools that we should probably...

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Latoya and Latana // Multi-Texture Style Icons

Meosha·October 6, 2013

Introduce yourself! Latoya: My name is Latoya (right) and I am from New Jersey. I graduated nursing school as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I am currently practicing to take my state boards exam. I am also a Fashion Designer, and I model with my sister. Latana: My name is Latana (left) and I am from...

4A Hair 4B Hair Feature Short Hair Style Icons

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Spotted: Tia Mowry’s TWA!

Black Girl With Long Hair·October 5, 2013

Actress Tia Mowry, who is now starring in Nick at Night’s Instant Mom, was spotted leaving the gym rocking a short curly fro. She’s kept her curls under wraps since doing a big chop in September 2012, so it’s nice to see a glimpse. From the looks of it, Tia is opting to keep the...

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Chandra // 4A/B Natural Hair Style Icon

Meosha·October 3, 2013

Introduce yourself! C: My name is Chandra Hawthorne and I am from Dallas, Texas. Why did you make the decision to go natural? C: I have been natural for 4 years. I decided to go natural for two reasons. I was tired of getting it relaxed, and bored with my relaxed look. Also I had...

3C Hair 4A Hair 4B Hair Feature Long Hair Style Icons

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4 Reasons Her Hair Seems to Grow Faster Than Yours

The Natural Haven·October 3, 2013

Have you ever stumbled upon someone with similar hair texture and length as yours only to find that when you check back a couple of years later they seemingly have gained 3 times more length than you have managed retain? Many naturals will attribute this difference to an assumption that the other person may have...

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Nikki // 3B/C Natural Hair Style Icon

Meosha·October 1, 2013

Introduce yourself! N: I’m Nikki and I currently reside in Chicago, IL. Why did you make the decision to go natural? N: I first tried to go natural in high school. A friend of mine who was natural all her life had the most beautiful curls I had ever seen. She was able to go...

3B Hair 3C Hair Feature Long Hair Style Icons

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10 Things Never to Say to a Natural Girl

Black Girl With Long Hair·September 30, 2013

By Allison of Naturally Twisted Hairstyles Additional material provided by Tyra of Indigenous Curls I don’t know anyone that doesn’t like compliments about their hair. Unfortunately, we natural girls hear things that aren’t really complimentary. Maybe it’s a straight up insult, ignorance or sometimes it is a backhanded compliment, and sometimes it’s just something that the other person could have kept to...

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A Stylist Speaks: Healthy Hair Practices Were Banned at My Salon

Black Girl With Long Hair·September 29, 2013

via Strawberricurls.com Before I was a hair stylist I was a DIY kitchen chemist just like many of the women who subscribe to the various online hair forums and blogs. I lived for mixing and trying new formulas and posting pictures to my Fotki account to chart my growth. My passion for researching, executing, and...

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Tae’Lor // 4A Natural Hair Style Icon

Meosha·September 28, 2013

Introduce yourself! T: Hey! My name is Tae’Lor Roots and I am originally from Washington, D.C. however, I now reside in NYC where I am a Fashion Merchandising student at LIM College. Why did you make the decision to go natural? T: I actually only had a perm for about 3-4 years. I decided to...

4A Hair Feature Medium Length Style Icons

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I’m Not Here For It: Celebrities and the “Me Too!” Natural Hair Syndrome

Christina Patrice·September 27, 2013

I mean no shade or disrespect by what I’m about to say. I know this type of post is off the beaten path for me, but the idea has been bouncing around in the back of my mind for some time now. And this won’t be long, because I’m not one to put tons of energy...

Culture Feature Natural Celebrities

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