Top Hair Color Trends for Natural Hair in 2014

Source: Brittany Sky  If someone asked me to name one thing that can describe a popular trend for natural hair this year, I would have to say “fun , candy- coated hair colors!” From aquamarine blues to bubble gum pinks, us naturals have really been having fun with our God-given...

Nail Rubbing For Hair Growth: The Basics of Balayam Yoga and Why We Are Skeptical

You all are going to think I lost my mind, and if you do, that's OK, because I get that a lot, sometimes. Maybe you won't say I am crazy; maybe you will chastise me for suggesting just any old thing for some hair growth. Well, if you let me choose the route you take, […] The post...

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A Pictorial Guide On What to Do When Strangers Want to Touch Your Hair

  Afrobella.com We tackle this subject at least a couple times per year because to be frank, it is a real problem. Imagine: you’re in the store, and a lady walks up to you and compliments your hair. You say, “Thank you”, and the predictable happens…she reaches for your hair....

Get Educated: 5 Reasons You Need to Add Protein to Your Hair Regimen This Winter

Believe it or not, our hair is actually made of protein. Protein is essential for every organ in your body and just as essential for healthy hair. Each hair strand consists of keratin, small amounts of water and a binding agent, which holds the keratin and water together. Our hairs...

4 Ways Natural Hair Took Over Mainstream Media In The Year 2014

Tracee Ellis Ross said it best: “2014 was the year I saw my hair on TV.” She would be absolutely right. During the year of 2014, we were able to see natural hair not only represented on Essence, and on natural gurus YouTube channels, but on TV shows, commercials, ads,...

Accepting Your Natural Hair Texture Is The First Step To A Succesful Natural Hair Journey

I was watching youtube like I usually do every night and I came across a video by Ambrosia Malbrough who was talking about texture acceptance. She kind of went over her hair story pretty quickly and made note of the fact that since her big chop and throughout her natural hair journey,...

4 Types of Products That Are A Must For Low Porosity Hair

Without a doubt, low porosity hair can be a tricky head of hair to work with, especially when it comes to what products to use and which not to use. Low-porosity natural hair can tend to feel dry and because of it’s nature, can be quite difficult to get moisture into it. Protein...

5 Things Every Guy Should Know When Dating A Naturalista

No matter how you slice it, us natural girls have our own ways of doing things and we are pretty set in them. This list is for the guy who might be used to a woman with straight hair, maybe a perm or a weave, and who might need a little help navigating that natural […] The post 5...

The Supplement Proven Eliminate Eye Wrinkles 16 Weeks (..and it's not collagen).

Wearing protective face masks every day has really caused me to finally focus on the part of my beauty routine that I've been pretty much ignoring.....my eyes.  When the bottom half of your face is covered up, all attention land on our eyes by default. At my big age, I should...

5 Things You Should Consider Before Coloring Your Natural Hair Blonde

Blondes have more fun….do they really? Not sure about that statement and not just because I’ve never had blonde hair. Actually, I am with the camp that feels blonde hair is overrated. I am also part of the camp that feels black women need to stay clear of this color because it rarely...

Installing Box Braids And Twists On Your TWA Could Be Very Damaging

If you have done the big chop and are now sporting a TWA we are pretty sure some questions have come up for you concerning getting braids or twists for protective styling or just for the style itself. These styles are very possible to achieve but there are some concerns when doing...