Sheila // 3C/4A Natural Hair Style Icon

Introduce yourself! S: Hi my rooted people, my name is Sheila Attah and I was born and bred in London, UK but I’m of African descent (Ghanaian to be precise). Why did you make the decision to go natural? S: Well I didn’t ‘go natural’ as I have always remained natural, however initially it wasn’t... Continue Reading

Chisom // 4B Natural Hair Style Icon

Introduce yourself! C: My name is Chisom. I’m Nigerian, 19, and reside in Houston, Texas. Why did you make the decision to go natural? C: The real reason I went natural was because I truly just wanted some naturally, curly hair. Also, I wanted a different look. I was 15 when I did the big... Continue Reading

Tawana // Natural Hair Style Icon

Introduce yourself! T: My name is Tawana Johnson. I was born in Jamaica and have lived here my entire life. I am a University student studying psychology. I am a pretty simple lady who appreciates the small things in life and is trying to live life her way! How long have you been natural? T:... Continue Reading

5 Ways to Get Moisture into Low Porosity Natural Hair

By Chinwe of Hair and Health Porosity.  What is it?  It is a measure of how easily water and other substances can enter and exit the hair strand.  Depending on the condition of the hair’s cuticle layers, the porosity can rank from low (i.e., the result of flat, tightly bound cuticles) to high (i.e., the... Continue Reading

Can Excessive/Daily Product Use Lead to Hair Loss?

Via The Beauty Brains Janelle asks…My mom and sister are big supporters of the theory that excessive use of hair products (E.g: Hairsprays, shampoos, gels, etc) are the reason why my hair is falling out/isn’t so thick. In general, can usage of these gels and hairsprays every day cause hair loss? I don’t shampoo more... Continue Reading

The Natural’s Guide to Silicones

Lorraine Massey’s book, ‘Curly Girl’ was a catapult for naturals to reject silicones. Silicones were blamed for pretty much everything from buildup, excess shedding, breakage and dryness. Several years down the line, naturals discovered that Lorraine’s products did actually contain silicones. Was this hypocrisy? In my view, it was not. At the time of the... Continue Reading

The Perfect Graduation Cap Style for Natural Hair!

So we know that graduation season has already begun. But perhaps we can help those of you who have yet to cross the graduation stage! Vlogger Brittany of Kyss My Hair has concocted a natural hair graduation style that is easy and chic and we have to say, it’s one of the best we’ve ever... Continue Reading

3 Cute and Easy Styles for TWAs and Short Natural Hair

Style Icon Yaa By Chinwe of Hair and Health Aside from the usual wash-n-go and puff, what are some other simple cute styles to wear on short natural hair, especially on teeny weeny afros (TWAs)?  Check out the following three videos for some inspiration: 1. Pinup natural hairstyle Some of the best hairstyles are born... Continue Reading

5 Tips For Rocking Braids (Using Your Own Hair) This Summer!

Style Icon Leslie Summer is almost here and with many of us planning to hit the beach or start swimming, own hair box braids are a great style choice for managing hair in wet conditions. Here is my guide to getting the most from own hair braids. 1. Size matters: larger braids or mini braids?... Continue Reading

10 Unconventional Lip Colors Rocked by BGLH Style Icons

If there’s one thing BGLH has made clear it’s this: black women can rock ANYTHING. We thought it would be fun to take a trip through our archives to highlight 10 lip colors that go beautifully with our brown skin and textured hair. But beware! You won’t find many conventional colors in this bunch! So... Continue Reading

11 Steps to Get a Salon Quality Manicure At Home

Our hands are one of the most used body parts. We use them to cook, clean, care for our loved ones, love, work and express ourselves. Our hands help us complete various tasks and most of us don’t give it a second thought. Continue Reading

BGLH Real Style May 17, 2013

Here is our weekly style round-up for the week of May 17, 2013. This week’s readers submitted looks that consisted of a mix of  sass and elegance! Would you like to be featured? Send a full-body photo of you in your best outfit to rinny@blackgirllonghair.com and you could be one of next week’s selected readers!... Continue Reading

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