Format: Long-form editorial | Topic: Hair texture alteration and identity Few topics in natural hair culture are more charged than the question of hair texture loosening — the practice of altering the curl pattern of natural hair to a looser state through texturizers, stretch washes, heat training, or the gentle curl-loosening effect of some conditioning …
Format: Long-form editorial | Topic: Reframing hair growth goals Length is the metric by which most people measure hair progress, and the desire for longer hair drives an enormous proportion of the hair care decisions, product purchases, and stylistic choices that natural hair wearers make. This is understandable — length is visible, measurable, and culturally …
Format: Long-form editorial | Topic: Sleep and hair health Hair health conversations almost universally focus on what you do while awake — the products you apply, the styles you wear, the foods you eat, the tools you use. What happens to the hair and scalp during the eight or so hours we spend asleep receives …
Format: Long-form editorial | Topic: Community culture critique The natural hair community has been an extraordinary source of support, knowledge, and solidarity for millions of people navigating a hair care landscape that was not designed with their hair in mind. Online forums, YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, and community groups have collectively produced a body of …
Balayage and ombre are two of the most popular hair color techniques in contemporary styling, and the two terms are frequently confused or used interchangeably — even in salon settings. While both techniques involve creating a gradient or transition of color in the hair, they achieve this through very different methods and produce visually distinct …
Hair slugging is one of the more unusual but genuinely effective hair care trends that has circulated widely in the natural hair and general hair care communities. Borrowed from the skincare world — where slugging refers to applying an occlusive moisturizer like petroleum jelly to the face overnight — hair slugging applies a similar principle …
Money pieces have become one of the most talked-about and requested hair coloring techniques in recent years. If you have seen someone with a striking, bright frame of color around their face that seems to catch the light and draw attention to their features, you have likely seen money pieces in action. This guide explains …
The wolf cut is one of the most distinctive and widely talked-about haircuts of recent years. Combining elements of the classic shag haircut and the layered mullet, the wolf cut has become a viral sensation particularly among younger hair enthusiasts who are drawn to its effortlessly edgy, textured, and lived-in aesthetic. If you are considering …
Caring for a toddler’s hair is already a task that requires patience and creativity, but when a toddler has a sensitive scalp, the challenge becomes even more significant. A sensitive scalp can result from a variety of factors including eczema, cradle cap, dryness, contact dermatitis, or simply naturally delicate skin. Choosing hairstyles and care practices …
Caring for a child’s 4C natural hair requires a consistent and gentle approach to moisturizing. The 4C curl pattern is the tightest and most coily of all natural hair types, which means the hair is naturally more prone to dryness, shrinkage, and breakage than other hair types. Establishing a simple, effective daily moisturizing routine for …