We're here for every step of your natural hair journey—from galleries of inspiration, how-tos and product recommendations, to personal essays about the cultural context of going natural. Click here for more info on nourishing ingredients, curl patterns, braids, twists, locs, and other protective and natural styles.
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Beeswax Is a Secret Weapon for Kinky-Curly Hair
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25 Stunning Examples of Mohawks on Natural Hair
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I Tried a Scalp Steam and My Curls Have Never Looked Better
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17 Beautiful Braided Hairstyles for Natural and Relaxed Hair
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Featured Stories
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Everything You Need to Know About the Tapered TWA
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I Tried Melanin Haircare on My Curls and It's a Game-Changer
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20 Natural Hair Influencers Using Their Platform to Make a Statement
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How Salon Owners Can Create More Natural Hair Salons
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The Founders of Mixed Chicks Discuss the Politics of Mixed-Race Hair
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Everything You Need to Know About The Crown Act
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Jheri Curls Are Making a Comeback
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If You're Extremely Active With Textured Hair, These 9 Products Are Absolutely Essential
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8 Foolproof Curly Hairstyles For Men
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I Tried Melanin Hair Care's Popular Twist-Elongating Cream—Here Are My Honest Thoughts
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These 13 Products Are Curly Girl Method-Approved
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The 9 Best Budget Hair Products for Textured Hair (That Actually Work)
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Looking to DIY Your Locs? Here's Where to Start
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People Are Using Monistat (Yes, Monistat) for Hair Loss—Are They Onto Something?
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My 7-Hour Braiding Routine Is a Declaration of Self-Love
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A Road Trip Through Former "Sundown Towns" Made Me Rethink My Bantu Knots
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I Bleached My Natural Hair to a "Honey Blonde" Shade at Home—Here's How
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Dear Drugstores—Please Stop Segregating Your Haircare Products
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I Faced Unexpected Pressures Within the Natural Hair Community—Here's What I Learned
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This 6-Week Virtual Curl Camp Offers a Personalized, Intimate Hair Education
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How to Care for Natural Hair Before and After a Coloring Service
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6 Black-Owned Wig and Extension Brands You Need to Know
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This $20 Aloe Hair Gel Made My Curls Pop Like None Other
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Decolonizing Afro-Textured Hair: 5 Affirmations to Boost Your Hair-Esteem
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Crochet Braids: Unraveling One of the Most Versatile Protective Styling Methods
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What Can I Do About Braids That Are Too Tight? Hair Experts Explain
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Yes, I’m Natural and I Still Straighten My Hair—Here’s How I Protect it From Heat Damage
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15 Dope Red Box Braid Styles to Inspire Your Next Appointment
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This Sticky-Sweet Treatment Softens and Revitalizes Natural Hair
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On Braids as an Art Form
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Bantu Knots
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Hair Salons Are Still One of the Most Segregated Spaces in America
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5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Natural Hair Looking 10/10 This Summer
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How to Care for Mixed Race Hair—From Someone Who's Been Doing It For 40 Years
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The Complete Guide to Knotless Braids
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The Crown We Never Take Off: A History of Black Hair Through the Ages
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