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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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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Featured Stories
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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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Yarn Braids Are Trending 145% on Pinterest
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How to Strengthen and Condition Your Edges: A Complete Guide
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Black-Owned Haircare Brand Bread Wants to Make "Anti-Frizz" a Thing of the Past
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So You're Considering Sisterlocks—Here's What You Should Know
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20 Years Ago Aunt Jemima Made Me Feel Shame in My Blackness—But I'm Never Hiding Again
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My WFH Natural Hair Care Guide in 4 Simple Steps
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How to Determine Your Hair Porosity (and Care for It Accordingly)
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Finger Waves
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Zoom Date: Rachel Hilson on Curl Care and Her Journey to Acceptance
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