Black Hair Care
Does Your Hair Tangle or Mat After Removing Braids From Protective Styles?
Removing braids from a protective style can leave hair tangled and matted. Tony Cozart, The Godfather of Haircare, shares tips for detangling, shampooing and conditioning hair while helping minimize shedding.
Are Protective Hairstyles Dangerous for Your Hair?
Protective hairstyles aren’t inherently dangerous, but poor maintenance can lead to breakage, dryness and scalp problems. Tony Cozart explains how to properly care for your hair and scalp while wearing wigs, braids, lace fronts and other protective styles.
Was “Going Natural” a Phase or a Permanent Reset?
By Astoria Stubbs | Licensed Cosmetologist, Barber, and Educator The early 2000s marked a reckoning in the beauty industry. Going natural was not a trend as much as it was a correction, a collective refusal to continue damaging hair, scalps, and identities in the name of assimilation. Clients did not just want new styles. They…
Why We Grease Our Scalp—and Why It’s Time to Rethink It
By: Astoria Stubbs If you grew up in a Black household, chances are scalp greasing was non-negotiable. A clean part, a heavy layer of grease, and the promise that it would help your hair grow. Products like Blue Magic and B&B Green Grow Grease weren’t just hair care, they were tradition. Now, I know I’m…