If your hair is the kind that kinks, curls, and tangles, the question of what holiday hairstyle to settle on has likely crossed your mind. There is always the option, of course, of letting your afro free but that’s tantamount to surrendering your summer to long detangling sessions and the ever-looming threat of shrinkage. Thinking … Read more
When it comes to short, natural hair, it doesn’t get more classic than a high puff. Slick back your curls with some gel, then secure the puff atop your head by using a wide elastic band. If your hair is especially thick and you struggle to slick it back and down, Everett suggests working in … Read more
Have you ever been at the hair salon only to realize that every other client in the room is getting the same hairstyle… except for you? This was me during my recent trip back home to Ghana. As I sat in my favorite salon in Accra, I noticed I was the only person not getting … Read more
Braids are nothing new to Black women, but recently the most stylish Black women I know are wearing a particular style of cornrows unlike anything I’ve ever seen. These freestyle braids take the shape of mesmerizing twirls, swirls, and symbols that emulate hieroglyphic script hiding a celestial message. Unlike traditional cornrows that run straight back, … Read more
