In the world of natural hair, few debates are as heated (pun intended) as the one surrounding heat damage vs. heat training. Both involve the use of heat tools like flat irons, blow dryers, and hot combs, but the outcomes and intentions behind them are very different. Let’s break down …
The debate over good hair vs. bad hair is a deep-rooted issue that continues to shape how people of color view their natural hair. These labels didn’t come from us; they were handed down through generations of colonialism, racism, and Eurocentric beauty ideals. And while the natural hair movement has …
A recent Reddit thread sparked debate in the natural hair community: “Is it bad to not wash your hair while it’s in a protective style?” While some shrugged it off as no big deal, others warned about buildup, irritation, and long-term damage. So what’s the truth? Let’s break it down …
There was a time when your natural hair felt like magic. You’d catch yourself smiling in the mirror, proud of the way each coil framed your face. But lately? It feels like a struggle. Wash days feel endless, products don’t seem to work anymore, and the excitement you once felt …
A recent Reddit post declared, “Hair growth oils don’t grow your hair,” while another one declared “Hair growth oils has black people in a choke hold.” While those statements reflect a growing frustration in the natural hair space with overhyped products, it’s not entirely true and definitely not the full …