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
This gorgeous updo on Dominique Fishback looks complicated, but couldn’t be any easier to do. The feature of this high, secure bouffant is the gorgeous wave pattern. Faulk suggests putting your locs into eight to 10 braids and leaving them braided for one to two days. “No need to wet your hair before, locs will … 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