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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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LaQuisha from North Carolina // Type 4 Natural Hair

Christina Patrice·December 21, 2014

Introduce yourself. L: I am LaQuisha Hall, a.k.a. “Corner Curl Girl” from New Bern, North Carolina (currently residing in Maryland). I have a long list of job titles, some of them including educator, fashion blogger, inspirational speaker, mentor, pageant queen, doctoral candidate, abuse survivor and advocate and more. My life is just as coarse as...

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Yasmin from St. Croix // 3B/4C Natural Hair Style Icon

Christina Patrice·December 7, 2014

Introduce yourself. Y: My Name is Yasmin Mitchell and I currently live in Queens, NY. My family is from Trinidad, however I was born in St. Croix, VI. I currently work at BET Networks and have been in the Television Advertising industry for over 15 years. Did you transition or big chop? Share your...

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Paville // 4C Natural Hair Style Icon

Christina Patrice·September 7, 2014

What is your Name / Where are you from? P: Hey! My name is Paville pronounce (Ah-vee-L) and I am from North Carolina. Did you transition or big chop? Share your natural hair journey with us! P: I big chopped several times. My first big chop was in December 2010, and after a year of natural hair,...

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5 Things EVERY 4C Natural Should Know About Breakage — And How to Prevent It

The Natural Haven·August 29, 2014

The first thing that pops into my head when I think about youtuber Karen of Glamfun is of course the very catchy tune, ‘Wash and Go’s don’t work on nappy hair.’ Recently, she has been in the spotlight for her hair struggles and decision to relax her natural hair. She spoke in depth to BGLH...

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How I Flat Iron My Thick, 4C Natural Hair SLEEK and Straight without DAMAGE

Chinwe·August 28, 2014

One of the beauties of being natural is versatility – the ability to switch from your natural kinks, coils, or curls to bigger curls or straight tresses and back. This versatility is something that I have exploited in the latter part of my natural hair journey if you could not already tell by some of...

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Will Naptural85′s 25-Minute Co-wash and Detangle Method Work on Waist-length 4C Hair?

Chinwe·August 19, 2014

As a natural, you’re more than likely familiar with some of the challenges that come with detangling – especially if you are 4C. Some include reducing breakage, avoiding snags and holding back tears from your eyes. (Yes, tears.) If you tack on washing, conditioning and sealing, for some, this total time can run into the realm...

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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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