The History Of Bantu Knots Is Important To Know when we think of natural hairstyles with rich history and lasting popularity, Bantu knots always come to mind. Bantu knots are cool, convenient, and culturally significant, like cornrows, twists, and other natural hairstyles. You may have tried the sleek, geometric look on your own or seen …
The Durag and Bonnet A Duo Modernizing Love for Black Hair Like a classic ’90s rom-com, we love the makings of a love story. By the end of the movie, the pair has always bonded together after going through something. We witness the same symbolism when it comes to the durag and bonnet. The iconic …
The Beautiful Black History of Cornrows welcome to Crowned, our new series all about the history of Black hair. Hosted by senior social media editor Star Donaldson, Crowned explores the history and traditions that have shaped the Black experience and the hairstyles born out of them. In our debut episode, we deep-dive into cornrows, a …
It’s Time to Learn the History Behind The Silk Press Welcome to Crowned, our new series all about the history of Black hair. Hosted by senior social media editor Star Donaldson, Crowned explores the history and traditions that have shaped the Black experience and the hairstyles born out of them. In our newest episode, we …
How to Repair Your Natural Curl Pattern After Damaging Your Hair hether you’re embracing your natural curl pattern for the first time or washing your hair after heat-styling for a big event, you’re likely dealing with some majorly fried locks. Any naturally curly-haired person knows the *sizzle, pop, and hiss* of their hair inside of …
How to Protect Your Curls Against Heat This Silk Press Season chunky sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and seasonal decor are signs that fall is in full swing. When cooler temps and crisp leaves roll around, you can also expect a shift in hairstyles. Warmer colors like reds and browns are indicators that autumn has commenced, …
Here’s How I Repaired My Heat Damaged Curls At Home when I decided to cut my damaged hair over my college apartment sink, I made a vow that I would never go back to mistreating my hair. However, over time, with my newfound knowledge about curls and hair care, I became more lenient and open …
Four Women on How Pregnancy Changed Their Natural Hair Pregnancy is transformative in many ways. Mood swings, body changes, and powerful cravings (ice cream and pickles, anyone?) are some notable highlights of carrying a tiny human, but it doesn’t stop there. One of the least discussed topics is how it can affect your natural hair. …
Felicia Leatherwood’s Hair Tools Are Designed To Make Wash Day Easy Amongst Hollywood stars like Ava Duvernay, Issa Rae, Jill Scott, Anthony Anderson—and more—Felicia Leatherwood is known as the “hair whisper.” Her reputation is well-earned and backed by her robust roster of clients, many years in the business, and an award-winning detangling brush, a staple …
African Culture Was at the Core of Beauty Looks From The Harder They Fall what do Black-ish, Mixed-ish, Grown-ish, Matrix Reloaded, and Matrix Revolutions all have in common? Araxi Lindsey, the talented hair department lead behind the popular franchises. Lindsey, who has also worked as the personal hairstylist for Tracee Ellis Ross and Jada Pinkett …
Amino Acids for Hair Benefits and How to Use Amino acid is one of those ingredients you’ve probably heard name-dropped about a kajillion times, but still don’t know exactly what it is—and that’s okay. We’re here to fill you in. Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. When proteins are broken down or …