How to Find the Best Natural Hair Salon in Atlanta

Do you know how to find the best natural hair salon? Atlanta, Georgia has been nicknamed the black Mecca. It is a city rich in style, tradition, and culture. Abound with places to live, shop, and play; the city is continuously growing. Atlanta is home to roughly 243,285 black residents with most of those individuals…

Why Your Hair Doesn’t Look Like the Girls on YouTube Videos!

Hello Beautiful! Lets talk about why your hair doesn’t look like the girls on YouTube! Embracing natural hair is a journey of discovery.  As a naturalista, you are tasked with finding what works best for you and your lifestyle.  However, the journey does not have to be difficult.  Many women start their journey by viewing…

Wash Day Featuring Earthtones Naturals

Well, it’s wash day with! You’re either dreading it or you’re elated. I actually enjoy washing my hair because I know that it’s leading to growth and nourishment. The Difference Between Wash Day Now and When My Hair Was Processed I remember a time in my life when I avoided any type of water or…

Why Cut When You Can Faux Hawk!

Why cut when you can faux! I love the versatility of natural hair! It can be worn in so many different styles; especially if you have a decent length. I like the look of tapered natural haircuts, but I know that I would probably have “buyer’s remorse” soon after cutting my hair. Some Naturalistas love…

Tools of The Trade: Must Haves For Every Natural

Every aspect of life has those valuable set of tools of the trade! Natural hair is no exception. If you’re newly natural or have been natural for years; there are some tools of the trade that you should not live without! The Satin Cap The Satin Cap…never sleep without it! If you want to retain…

The Right to Choose: Should Parents Perm Their Child’s Hair?

As parents, our greatest responsibility is to do what is best for our children. Unfortunately, we tend to do what’s best for us when it comes to their hair. I can clearly remember the beautiful fluffy, curly puffs of my oldest daughter’s baby hair. Then her texture changed and her hair became difficult to manage….

Your Hair Isn’t Nappy, It’s BeYoutiful!

Your hair isn’t nappy! Everyone’s hair texture is different. In a society obsessed with beauty; we often strive to meet a standard set by someone else. Our culture goes through great lengths (surgery, weight loss gimmicks, photo filters; etc.) to attain this false sense of beauty. There is indeed a natural hair movement in progress;…

Overprotective: When Protective Hairstyles Are No Longer Protecting

Hello How Natural Beauties, we all love great protective hairstyles!  There are so many options to choose from.  Box braids, twists, updos, and corn rows are all categorized as protective styling. Our How Natural Beauty pictured here has been rocking her favorite protective style, Senegalese twists, since 2k1; well before she even embraced her natural tresses. …