Braided Hairstyles Worn Today Look Like African Tribal Styles of the Past

Box braids, bantu knots, afros and other hairdos are the styles of choice for many conscious, fashion forward men and women these days. If we could rewind the clock a few hundred years we would be surprised (or not) to discover that many of these very same hairstyles were very much in vogue with the indigenous tribes of Africa.

Solange’s Song Don’t Touch My Hair Is a Warning and a Reason Why

Solange ‘s new song "Don’t Touch My Hair" from her number one album A Seat at the Table has given words and rhythm to one of the major sources of anger and frustration for many people with natural, afro textured hair.

Me, My Natural Hair, and Corporate America

It was six o’clock in the morning and I was already giving myself a pep talk.

As I stared in the mirror examining every out of place curl, adding more gel to my hair perimeter, and checking to make sure every strand of my natural tresses were well oiled, I gave myself a quick nod.

“It isn’t perfect, but it will just have to do.”

Coconut Oil: Going Nuts for Beautiful Hair!

If you’re not using nature’s “Tree of Life” in your regular beauty routine, then your hair and scalp are most likely going coo-coo for coconut oil!

Everyone wants to parade a healthy, full, and thick head of hair around town. However, if you’ve noticed your hair looking dry, limp, less-shiny, thin or rough it’s probably because you’ve been using main-stream, popular soap or detergent based shampoos.