Garlic for Hair Loss and Shedding!

using garlic for natural hair

You may have heard of garlic for heart health and cholesterol, but have you heard of garlic for hair loss? If not, you may be missing out on a very safe, natural and effective solution for your shedding and hair loss worries.   Why does it work? Garlic contains allicin, a natural substance that can improve blood flow to the scalp, get rid of any bacteria or fungi living on the scalp and hair, and give life to damaged follicles. Many times, hair loss can be due to unknown bacteria or … [Read more...]


How to Get the Softest Natural Hair Ever

  I recently modified my hair care regimen and the results blew my mind. There was an incredible softness to my hair that I had never really experienced. My hair is not usually soft at all. So you understand my delight. And all from adding in one, relatively inexpensive products. And what was it? Glycerin. Given all of the rules, regulations and restrictions of natural hair care, if you’re one of those women who has been taught and believes that glycerin dries out … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: LaDajana

My name is LaDajana Burks. I'm 23 years old and a graduate at Wilberforce University.  I  have a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I recently joined a new organization which I love called Black Women United! I love being a black woman and one day I hope to inspire many other young African American girls to achieve their dreams and love themselves. I want to own a community center for girls that will be founded on Christian principles. My relationship with God is extremely important to me and … [Read more...]


A New Plan to Help Hydrate Your Strands: Abandoning Shea Butter

hair butters

I’ve been thinking a lot lately….about hair butter. I’ve tried countless recipes all involving shea as my base, and I’ve been sorely disappointed with the results every time. That’s the problem I’m having. The solution? Here goes: I’ve been thinking of tossing out my shea butter and getting a butter made from an oil I know my hair loves instead! I researched a few things online and found that pretty much any oil you use in your hair can come in the form of a butter.. My hair happens to love … [Read more...]


Hairspiration

simplycyn rocking global couture

  @simplycyn looks beautiful with this updo in the Naturally Revolutionary tee  … [Read more...]


Is Texture Discrimination Still Relevant Or Are You Choosing To Subscribe To YouTubers Based On Content?

texture discussion

My natural texture is a little strange, well maybe not that strange, I have looser curls in the front and back, coily curls on the sides and the middle is the kinkiest portion of it all. When I started my hair journey, I wanted to find someone who had hair like mine. I was just getting into YouTube and blogs because I had no idea what to do with my own head of hair, and I wanted to see what other girls were doing with there own kinks. If I had to rank who I followed the most, I would say … [Read more...]


Oil Rinsing: My Latest Obsession (& why it should be yours too!)

oil rinsing

Oil rinsing is something I learned about months ago, but never tried until recently. I have been really glad that I did and I just wanted to share the benefits with everyone right away! Oil rinsing has totally transformed my wash and go’s, from frizzy to fabulous. My hair retains moisture, even in nasty, dry, west Texas weather, and I get defined curls that last for DAYS. Ok, so onto the sharing. We’ll start with a brief explanation of the methodology, then move onto benefits and a couple of … [Read more...]


DON’T FRET!: 8 WAYS TO REDUCE BREAKAGE DURING DETANGLING

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As naturals we face different challenges with our hair, whether if it is the beginning stages (transition) or just pure frustration with not knowing what to do. KEEP CALM! DON’T FRET! This is not an uncommon issue at all. One thing we must do to maintain our hair in its most healthy state, is avoiding breakage during detangling. Personally, I must detangle before washing. If you do not, then you are setting yourself up for failure. These eight tips I will share with you can help tremendously and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tianna

My name is Tianna and I am Makeup Artist and Beauty Vlogger/Blogger. I'm from Trenton, NJ and currently reside in Hamilton Township. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2010 and I have not looked back. What motivated you to go natural? What motivated me to go natural is because I was tired of depending on weaves and wigs to dictate how I felt about myself. I was tired of having to feel like I needed a weave or a wig to go outside. I just wanted to be free. I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Carribean: Safiya

My name is Safiya Rachel Damani and I’m from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. I have been natural all my life and have never had a desire to change that. When I was small, my mother would always comb my hair every week for school and since my hair was never really thick (just average), getting my hair combed was never really an issue. Since I was born, my mother has had natural hair and most of my family members’ hair is also natural. In school, children with other hair like mine, … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Brittany

I’m Brittany but almost everyone calls me B.Chapp. I come from the small, big city of Greenville, S.C. I consider myself to be an adventurer of the world just trying to live and discover the secrets of the universe. My hair journey has been just that, a journey! I’ve loved my hair, hated my hair, wished I had a curlier texture, but I’ve accepted that it’s mine and I love it. It’s been a wild ride but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.  How long have you been natural? Since June 2011 – on … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Feature: Gaby

My name is Gaby. I was born and raised in Paris, France. Passionate about fashion, especially shoes, I am the editor of the fashion blog Feminine Bliss. I work in the field of communication and content creation. How would you describe your style? I remain convinced that fashion is not just about money, but a matter of taste. I’ve never dressed better than when I was a student and earned $600 a month as a makeup artist. My relatives tend to make fun of me when I wear Chanel shoes with $0.99 … [Read more...]


6 Curly Girl Friendly Silicone-Free Heat Protectants

Silicone. The reaction to this ingredient by women with Natural hair varies along a wide spectrum; some despise it for the seemingly stifling coating and others love for the resulting silky strands.  However you feel about silicones, you know that it is very rare for them not to be listed as a major ingredient in heat styling products. After all, scientists have identified silicones to be the one ingredient that slows the conductivity of heat on hairs’ outer surface, while products like water … [Read more...]


5 Summer Hair Routine Tips

summer hair care

Now that the dreadful cold weather is gone, it’s time for a routine update. With warmer temperatures, comes a quicker hair routine. You no longer have to deep condition for a day, but rather hours. Everything is just easier in the summer, isn’t it? Although the season has changed, that does not mean you have to change everything. In fact, try to change as little as possible. You’re simply just going to modify your routine. Things to Remember… Deep Condition less During the colder months, … [Read more...]


FUBU has a Natural Hair Line?!

Yup, you read that correctly.  FUBU the urban streetwear that has everything from  casual wear to suits has a new hair care line specifically for natural hair. You've heard? Well, I didn't so either I was under a rock or been too busy to notice.  Well, I'm intriguied to say the least. I don't know about you but this says a lot about how trendy and fashionable natural has has become not to mention lucrative.  When fashion lines start coming out with hair products for a specific group you … [Read more...]