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[Sponsored] The Hype About Big Chop Hair Extentions is Real and Here’s Why

Lisa Jean Francois·September 22, 2016

*This is a sponsored post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Big Chop Hair is poised to become the industry’s leading natural hair extensions company and we are so here for it. After having the opportunity to try...

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Despite Being Advised Not To, Miss DC Cierra Jackson Kept Her Hair Natural for the Miss America Pageant

Portia·September 15, 2016

Miss America contestant Cierra Jackson was advised by many not to rock her natural hair on stage, but she did so anyway. The Spelman College graduate won the competition’s swimsuit segment, but lost out on the crown. Even so, she...

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Black Women are Comparing Their Relaxed Hair Health vs Their Natural Hair Health and It’s Eye Opening

Portia·August 29, 2016

Some of you have probably thought your hair was so bomb while it was relaxed. You probably thought that there was no way that natural hair could look any healthier, grow any longer, or flatter your face any better than...

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3 Ways To Combat Dry Hair Syndrome in Type 4 Hair

Tori·December 28, 2014

Many naturals encounter dry hair at some point in time. Dryness can be caused by many different reasons- weather, use of a product that your hair didn’t like, etc. For type 4 naturals like myself, dry hair can be even more prevalent. Over the years, while dealing with bouts of dry hair, I have discovered a...

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Melissa from Waynesboro // 4A/B Style Icon

Christina Patrice·December 27, 2014

What is your name and where are you from? M: My name is Melissa Carter. I’m from Waynesboro, Virginia. Did you transition or big chop? Share your natural hair journey with us! M: After nearly a lifetime of relaxers, I became curious about my God-given texture. My relaxed hair seemed pretty healthy but I wanted a...

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Style Icons are BACK! Shenique from Jamaica // 3C/4A Natural Hair

Christina Patrice·September 1, 2014

Yes, it was gone for a minute, but now it’s back; the most comprehensive and sought-after compilation of real-world naturals online — our style icon series! Our beloved style icon coordinator, Meosha, left our team for new opportunities at the end of May. So we took the time to tweak our approach a bit, and...

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A Scientific Analysis of the Max Hydration Method for Type 4 Hair

The Natural Haven·August 18, 2014

Ms. Dee Kay (pictured above) The max hydration method (mhm) makes a big bold promise of getting type 4c hair to get its natural coils into clumped up curls. Are you curious? Here is my analysis of the method. What is the max hydration method? The author of the method, Pinke Cube sent me some notes...

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The New Max Hydration Method Promises Moisturized, Defined Wash and Go’s for Type 4 Hair: Is It for You?

Christina Patrice·August 13, 2014

Photo courtesy of maxhydrationmethod.com The Max Hydration Method (MHM for short) is, according to maxhydrationmethod.com, “a 5 step regimen that systematically increases moisture levels in the hair until Max Hydration is reached.” This method, championed by Black Hair Media Forum VIP Member PinkeCube promises to turn the notion that wash and go’s don’t work...

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Why I DON’T Consider My Hair Heat Damaged… Even Though My Ends Won’t Revert

Editorial·August 10, 2014

by Kelsey (pictured above) of Lifewithcoco2 Some say that if your hair will not revert back to its natural pattern after straightening, then it is heat damaged, while another person considers it heat trained. I never really thought about it much until it happened to me. When my ends wouldn’t revert, I would just automatically declare...

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How to Achieve Heatless Bouncy Curls in 6 Easy Steps

Editorial·August 2, 2014

by Kelsey (pictured above) of Lifewithcoco2 Natural Hair is so versatile. One of my favorite looks is huge bouncy curls. In the past, (permed hair days) I had to use a curling iron in order to achieve the bouncy curl look and then consequently had to worry about my curls falling. Since going natural, I have...

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