What’s the first thing anyone says when they see your close-shot selfies? Since you can’t answer me immediately, I’ll just tell you mine. It’s my big forehead. Hairstyles never seem to help matters too. Even when I’m wearing a coiffure…
Whoever said braids should always be long never got to try short braiding hair. These short box braids aren’t just gorgeous. They’re comfy and suitable to be rocked anytime any day. Best part? They’re a great option if you don’t…
Besides their distinct small eyes and nose, another thing peculiar about Asian women is their hair. It’s thicker, stronger, and has a more intense dark color than African and Caucasian hair. Little wonder Asian short hair is a common coiffure…
Black women may not have long, flowing hair like Caucasian and Asian women, but they sure have a hair type versatile enough to be manipulated into any style. If they don’t wear African braids, they’ll either rock their natural hair…
If I told you every woman who loves to braid her hair has tried feed-in braids styles, would you believe me? Take a trip to Instagram or Pinterest and search for this hairstyle. You’ll find tons of pictures that prove…
One thing about African braids is their versatility. Just when you think you’ve had enough of cornrows and box braids, you realize there’s a lot more you haven’t tried out. And most of the time, these new ones are variations…
When I was a little child, I marveled at women who wore long hairstyles. There’s this alluring feel that comes with how long hair sways whenever the wind blows. This thrilled me as a child and I made a mental…
Just when you think you’ve tried all the African braids in the world, another comes up on your bucket list—Fulani braids. Like every attachment hairstyle, this coiffure is beautiful and versatile. Perhaps, it’s why Alicia Keys is known to wear…
If your natural hair isn’t long or you just want to switch up your hairstyle, hair extensions are your ticket to getting a gorgeous look. Extensions have become a must-have for every woman whether your hair is African, Asian, or…
Titi wanted to braid her hair. But the thought of sitting for long hours to install some cute box braids was the last thing on her mind. Besides that, she wanted something that would save her from going to the…
When I was a child, there was this rumor about weaves that gave me the creeps. I don’t know if it was a conspiracy theory or if it had an iota of truth in it. But here’s the gist that…
As I began the introduction of this piece, my mind flashed back to the day my friend wore a braided ponytail. Before this day, she had refused to have her hair done. And so, she went about with her natural…
Apart from the color of our skin, one other thing peculiar about black women (both in Africa and in diaspora) is our kinky hair. It may not be as long or sleek as our Caucasian and Asian sisters but it…
African braids are attachment hairstyles that never go out of style. From cornrows to shuku, box braids, knotless braids, and what have you, these styles remain evergreen. But there’s something else they have in common: you can tweak them to…
