A tweet showed up on my timeline that made me Google unprofessional and professional hairstyles: At this point, the post has been retweeted 8.3K times and liked 5K times. And while my initial Google image search immediately sent me into “WTF” mode, you have to take a closer look and see what content actually includes those images. If you click on the “unprofessional hairstyles” Google images of natural-haired black women, most will take you to articles about why natural hair should NOT be viewed as unprofessional. Here’s one: Here’s another: Most of the articles I saw were not actually bashing
Have bundles and bundles of natural hair extensions but no clue what kind of style you want?Or maybe you’ve tried a few and are looking for something different. Whatever the case, we’ve got five amazing styles that are perfect for bringing out the best in your natural hair extensions and, will get you compliments wherever you go. Top Bun Source: Xoticahair.com For a style that takes less than a few minutes to complete and allows you to really show of your natural hair, try out the many variations of the Top Bun. Xotica Hair is one of the companies that
Cut.com has set the internet a buzz with its titillating time-lapse video of black beauty through the decades. This is a follow-up to their previously released video from a month ago, 100 Years of Beauty in 1 Minute which featured a white model. What do you think of the video? Did you notice some of the trends are cycling back around? Black Girl with Long Hair
It is a new year and time for some new looks. For this natural hair style edition, we are including five simple options for medium-length to long kinky natural hair. 1. Twisted Updo Though the holidays are officially over, I thought I’d include this beautiful, timeless look from Chiaka. Start on hair that is stretched via blow drying, African threading, banding, roller setting, or any other method you prefer. The front hair is twisted while the sides are flat twisted. The back hair is placed into a ponytail and then twisted into a bun. The whole style took Chiaka less than
As you go through your natural hair journey, you will inevitably find that some methods will require adjustment. Length retention is a goal that many naturals whom I know, list as one of their top three goals. For those of you gazing longingly at the twist outs and locs of your long-haired peers, let me let you in on a little secret now that I’ve been a “black girl with long hair” for a little while: You may have to readjust in ways that you won’t like. So, What is “Long Hair”? In a number of articles I’ve mentioned long hair, but
This winter, whether you’re twisting it up or going semi-straight, here are some fun protective styles for you: 1-3. Three Faux Classic Updos Nyla starts from heatless stretched hair, which you can achieve by watching her other tutorial here. Other options are to start from hair that has been blow dried or roller set. All the styles in this tutorial are effortless. Description: Three classic updos (two of which are braided) with Marley Hair. Products used: Water Tools: Marley Braid Hair, comb, bobby pins, hair tie 4. Twist Updo with Side Swoop Even if you are not the best at
Proper Hair Care for Natural Black Hair Styles Hair is naturally organic and possesses natural beauty. Oftentimes, extensive chemical treatments like hair highlights, straightening, and too much of relaxing cause the removal of the natural vitamins and oils from the hair – leading to further hair damages. With proper hair care, the natural beauty can be retained. What better way to enhance the natural look of your hair than by wearing natural styles? The natural hair styles which come in and out of fashion are the medium comb coils, natural hair knots, twisted braids, long curly locks, cornrow up-do, double