Healthy Hair…Healthy Color?

natural hair pictures

Summer hair is often associated with beach waves and sun-kissed strands. It’s no surprise that many women like to dye or highlight their hair bronze, blonde, or gold during this time of year. Even though coloring one’s hair can be an exciting change and offer something different, we are also … [Read more...]

How to Deep Condition Natural Hair

When it comes to deep conditioning my natural hair, I have tried plenty of different methods and options.  Deep conditioning methods vary across the board for many of us.  I have experienced successes with a variety of methods, however I do have my favorite procedures. Heat with Deep … [Read more...]

The Mixtress’s Guide: Storing and Preserving Homemade Mixes

beautymix

Whether you’ve concocted an Ayurvedic tea rinse or whipped up a moisturizing shea butter recipe, your homemade mixes will have this in common—they need to be properly stored and preserved. It’s exciting to be able to create and blend your own conditioners and moisturizers—it’s not so … [Read more...]

Trimming Natural Hair

hair shears

How to Trim Natural Hair Many think that the gateway to healthy, trimmed ends is through straightening our curls and coils first. However, natural hair may be trimmed without straightening the hair at all. Keep in mind, trimming your natural hair does not have to be a difficult task.  Although … [Read more...]

Updated Bantu Knot Out Tutorial

Amina's Curly Fro July 2010

Some like twists, braids, or simple buns, but for me Bantu Knot Outs are by far the best.  They are my signature style! I have been experimenting with bantu knots for the bulk of my natural hair journey, and I just can't get enough of them.  Since I first started them, I have changed and … [Read more...]

My Feature on BGLHonline

bantu knot out Amina Natural Hair Styles

I recently did an interview for BGLHonline.com (Black Girl Long Hair) and it was posted today!  The site is incredible and is very inspirational for naturals (and any relaxed ladies who have ever contemplated making the switch).  Go check out the exclusive interview to learn more about me (outside … [Read more...]

Natural Curly Hair Styles

bantu knot out natural hairstyles

Natural Curly Hairstyles Natural and Curly Hairstyles can be the cutest styles around.  Your hair doesn't have to be the curliest texture out there in order to achieve a cute curly style.  My hairstyles often include curls, but I do not have type 2 or 3 hair.  I have type 4 hair, but type 4 … [Read more...]

Natural Hair Styles – Quick and Easy Looks

corrine bailey rae 21

Natural Hairstyles - Quick and Easy Looks Ever find yourself pressed for time?  You have to cook dinner, help with homework, pack lunches, and do laundry all at the same time...all of this with what seems like only 15 minutes to do so?  Well with all of that multi-tasking, where does time fit in … [Read more...]

African American Hair Braiding Styles

african american hair braid styles

Black Hair Braid Styles Braided hair styles can be some of the most beautiful styles you can imagine.  They also can prove to be very carefree and low-maintenance.  If you are contemplating getting some braids for the rest of the hot summer days, take a look at some of these hair braid … [Read more...]

Avoiding the “Bad Hair Day”

avoiding bad hair day

Avoiding the "Bad Hair Day" I tend to think that natural hair cannot be "bad", because we are working with the texture and beauty that the Lord gave us.  However, most of the kinky curly girls out there know the struggles that may come with a style that has gone wrong or maintaining that crisp … [Read more...]

This site is protected by WP-CopyRightPro