Have you ever been at the hair salon only to realize that every other client in the room is getting the same hairstyle… except for you? This was me during my recent trip back home to Ghana. As I sat in my favorite salon in Accra, I noticed I was the only person not getting … Read more
Braids are nothing new to Black women, but recently the most stylish Black women I know are wearing a particular style of cornrows unlike anything I’ve ever seen. These freestyle braids take the shape of mesmerizing twirls, swirls, and symbols that emulate hieroglyphic script hiding a celestial message. Unlike traditional cornrows that run straight back, … Read more
Editor Tip: “Aloe vera can calm a scalp irritated by dandruff by helping to eliminate dead skin cells and, thus, stop the uncomfortable itching,” says Stacy Chimento, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami. Key Ingredients: Peppermint oil, rosemary, aloe, bacuri butter Best for Dry Scalp: Mielle Organics Rice Water & Aloe Vera Braid & Scalp … Read more
I don’t know about you, but when I picture Rapunzel, I imagine her throwing her hair through the window and down the side of her tower in the form of a braid. Loose hair or a ponytail would be too slippery — a braid is nature’s ladder! So I know we throw around the name … Read more