Struggling with the best ways to protective style? Grab some ideas for hiding your natural hair under protective hair styles to promote length retention in this section plus how to take care of your hair while you’re protective styling so you are on top of your healthy hair care goals.
Curly clip-in hair extensions are a great protective style that encourages length retention, and if you’re transitioning to natural hair, it makes a great companion as well. Curly clip-in hair extensions are my new go-to protective style for the coming year and I recently carried …
Wandering which hairstyle is best for natural hair growth? I break down the top 17 hairstyles plus the top 3 you should try out if your goal is hair growth. There are so many natural hairstyles you can get done to change up your look …
Tired of your natural hair and at your wit’s end over constant care and maintenance? You’re done with detangling and finger combing and sectioning and all of it? I feel you and I feel your frustration. I’ve been there a couple of times over the …
Learn about the benefits of sleeping on a silk pillowcase or satin pillowcase and the best choices for curly hair. A great nighttime routine is as essential to healthy hair care as your daytime routine. One of the things that cause hair breakage and split …
If you’re one of the people that have a hard time tying head wraps properly, pre-tied head wraps are the way to go. You can find pre-tied head wraps in various prints, patterns, and colors to match your personal style and every mood. And if …
Wig grip headbands are a game-changer for those who protective style with wigs and I break down why in this article and review my experience with wig girps. I talked about protectively styling in braided wigs a few months ago. I usually wear my hair …
Braided wigs are slowly becoming a premier protective style of choice because it combines the best of both worlds. I wrote about preparing my hair to start wearing a braided wig at Henna for Hair – My Process From Start to Finish. Today’s article will …
Alaffia Beautiful Curls Activating Cream is one of those products that doesn’t get as much hype but I was impressed trying out the Curly to Kinky Line on my type 3C – 4A hair. Interesting fact – where I come from, the word Alaffia means …
Learn how to wash box braids every few weeks without making them frizzy with the tips shared in this article. In the previous article on caring for braids, I covered how to prevent itchy braids with a DIY Braid Spray. Even while using the braid …
This anti-itch braid spray is perfect for relieving scalp itching and creating a healthy scalp environment for protective styles. Braids are a gorgeous protective style for natural and transitioning hair, especially during the summer. They last for 6 – 8 weeks and can help bring …