Stylist Feature – Tomekia Mccoy

Introduce yourself and which salon if any you work at… My name is Tomekia Mccoy and im a licensed stylist at Studio 4 Hair where international stylist glambymikemike and glambybabyboy of Detroit are the Owners. How long have you worked as a licensed cosmetologist (or equivalent in...

This MUA swears by Masking Cocktails to Create Her Perfect Glow.

  Every so often, I'll receive a DM from one of you lovelies informing me of an Instagram Beauty secret reveal that I wouldn't want to miss.  Days ago, a reader sent a message after she witnessed the masking routine of a makeup artist known for creating the most beautiful...

How To Flat Iron High Shrinkage Kinky Hair Without Blow Drying First

We loved TheChicNatural‘s technique because she was able to stretch her hair adequately enough without blow drying it first and she used just one pass of the flat iron to get her hair straight. Heat damage is real people so if you want straight hair it is probably best that you figure...

Modify Your Denman Brush To Make It Gentler On Your Hair

The Denman brush is like the Holy Grail to many women with coily/kinky/curly hair. It’s the tool that gets the job done, the curls defined or the product evenly distributed. It’s the magic wand, the frizz destroyer, the…OK, let me calm down a moment. It’s a brush for goodness sake!!...

Stylist Feature – Nichole LocStar Bennett

Introduce yourself and which salon if any you work at… Hello! My name is Nichole LocStar Bennett, loctician and owner of Loc ‘N Roll Hair Studio. How long have you worked as a licensed cosmetologist (or equivalent in your country) and where did you study? I have been a licensed cosmetologist...

5 Signs That A Conditioner Isn’t Working For Your Hair

So let me ask y’all a question: Have you ever been online, seen a conditioner that everyone is raving about, bought it, and even after not really digging it on the first, second and third use kept using it anyway? I have, as ashamed as I am of admitting it, I have. Now I am […] Related...

The Two Products That Got Lori Harvey's Glow Popping Again.

Lori Harvey is one of my favorite muses.  I love how she'll sometimes give us a glimpse into what products she's using to maintain her perfect skin.  Last summer, she shared a couple of IG stories that I quickly captured and filed away for reference. I nearly forgot about...

If Hair Is Dead Can It Be Really Be ‘Healthy’?

Some scientists describe death of a body as the end of health. So how is it that we can describe hair as healthy or not when it’s essentially dead? Before I tackle that question let me tell you about my man’s mistress! Her name is Roxanne and we know each other, their relationship...

An Easy Detangling Routine For 4c Natural Hair

4c Hair Chick is really gonna get me to break down and get one of these things! In this video she demonstrates how she detangles her 4C hair the easy way week to week with the use of a Q-Redew steamer and we thought it would be awesome to share. Detangling is almost always the...

Try This // The Foundation Contour (for those of us with two-toned skin).

When contouring gained popularity, I took a look at the technique and decided that contouring wasn't really for me. But, at the same time, I realize that simply applying one shade of foundation over the entire face can sometimes produce a result that's flat and monotone.  I...

5 Naturalistas You Should Definitely Subscribe To On YouTube

YouTube can be a wealth of information for a woman thinking about going natural, a newly natural or even a natural veteran. There must be thousands of videos on hair, makeup and Naturalistas giving their views on natural hair along with tips or techniques to do everything to your...

Stylist Feature – Tiffany Anderson

Introduce yourself and which salon if any you work at… My name is Tiffany and I am a 25 year old hairstylist and makeup artist. I am from New York and work in The Salon at Ulta Beauty, located in Westbury, Long Island. I also travel and work outside of the salon. I am also […] Related...