Laisha // 3C Natural Hair Style Icon

Introduce yourself! L: My name is Laisha, and I’m from Cali. Why did you make the decision to go natural? L: This journey found me! I started coloring my hair too much. Every time I saw any roots, I had to color. To keep a long story short, my hair starting drying out and falling... Continue Reading

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

50 Ways to Use Coconut Oil

via SwansonVitamins.com Scientific research on coconut oil has revealed health benefits that affect your entire body, inside and out. You’ve heard good things about it and now you have a tub of it sitting in your pantry. So how do you use coconut oil? We asked our Facebook fans and coworkers how they use coconut... Continue Reading

True Life: I Went to the Salon for Copper Highlights and Came Out with Yellow-Orange Hair!

By Christabel of ChysCurlz.com You know how you get an itch and you just have to go through with whatever it is? Well I had this “itch” to color my hair a couple of weeks ago. So what do I do? I walk in to a random salon that said “walk-ins welcome”. Well they said... Continue Reading

Is Long Hair Genetic?

Style Icon Alex ‘Her hair is long because of her genes.’ It is a very common comment that you will see especially within the natural community. It is a provocative statement that kindles passionate arguments for and against it. Some will be adamant that the statement is ignorant and others will emphatically argue for it,... Continue Reading

How to Straighten Natural and Transitioning Hair Without Suffering Heat Damage

Heat straightening hair is a sore spot for many transitioning from heat damage. At best, we loved the silky straight hair. At worst, we hate the thinning and breakage aftermath from heat abuse, and currently are deathly afraid of ruining transitioner progress made to natural hair. But even with all that, almost every transitioner gets... 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

BGLH Style: Tynette in Texas

Introduce yourself! T: My name is Tynette and I’m from Houston, TX. Continue Reading

BGLH Style: Franceta in Canada

Introduce yourself! F: My name is Franceta and I was born and raised in Toronto, ON Canada. I am a recent Fashion Design & Techniques graduate and current Graphic Design student at George Brown College. I’m slightly cray in every way, pop-culture obsessed, a self proclaimed queen of all things inappropriate and aspiring everything. 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

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