The idea that braids are only for younger women just does not hold up. Black women have worn braids at every age for thousands of years, and some of the most striking braid looks I see are on women over…
If you have an oval face, you are honestly in luck. An oval face is slightly wider at the cheekbones than at the forehead and jaw, with a softly rounded chin, and that balance means almost every haircut works. Medium…
Summer is the season that demands the most from Black women’s hair. The heat, the humidity, the outdoor activities, the sweat, the pool, the beach, and the constant sun exposure all create conditions that require a hairstyle that is both…
Boho hair is easy to recognize. It looks like it happened naturally, it celebrates texture over polish, and it has a carefree feel that heavily styled hair never quite gets. For Black women in particular, boho style pairs beautifully with…
Athletic hair has one non-negotiable requirement — it has to stay completely out of your way while you compete. Everything else, the style, the look, the personality it brings to your game day appearance, is secondary to function. A hairstyle…
Track meets put your hair through more than almost any other athletic event. The combination of sprinting, jumping, hurdling, throwing, and sometimes competing in multiple events throughout a long outdoor day means your hairstyle needs to be genuinely locked in…
The peekaboo hairstyle is one of the most clever ideas in modern hair coloring — a bold, vivid color hidden beneath the top layer of hair that reveals itself only when the hair moves, is pushed aside, or is styled…
The half up half down hairstyle is genuinely the perfect prom hairstyle for most people because it solves the central prom hair dilemma in the most elegant way possible. You want to show off your hair — the color, the…
Mardi Gras is not a subtle celebration. It is the loudest, most colorful, most joyful festival in the calendar and your hair should reflect that energy completely. The purple, green, and gold palette of Mardi Gras is one of the…
Lacrosse is one of the most physically demanding sports for hair to survive. The combination of a helmet or headgear, constant running, physical contact, outdoor conditions, and the speed and intensity of the game means your hair needs to be…