Box braids are one of my favorite protective hairstyles. They're low-maintenance, give me tremendous length, and offer a much-needed break from using heat tools on my delicate natural hair. I'd say these stylish plaits are an all-around win, except that after a couple of months of carefree living, my strands are left in serious need of help in the thickness department. That's where hair masks come in to save the day.These handy pots of nutrient-dense goodness are a catchall for any hair problem ...

Every hair type and texture has its own set of idiosyncrasies, but helping curly hair reach its maximum potential can, at times, feel like a dizzying game of chutes and ladders. Especially once you throw a brush into the mix. Not only are curly hair types fragile and more susceptible to breakage due to the natural formation of the hair cuticle, but when you do (or don’t) brush can have a huge bearing on the end result of your look. So, in order to get the most out of your curls you A) need t...

Hair color has been a touchy subject over the last year. With salons being forced to close as we all sheltered in place, many were left with few choices for maintaining their color. For the bravest souls among us, this year has meant getting comfortable with DIY box dye or customized at-home kits from a colorist, if you were really lucky. But for a lot of folks, limited or no access to professionals meant abandoning their hair color maintenance altogether, leading to overgrown roots, dull hi...

We all have hair woes, right? My hair is naturally stick-straight, which is nothing to complain about at all. I'm pretty low maintenance with it and don't really style it that much, half out of pure laziness and half because I think it looks fine as is. In fact, I normally air-dry my hair and it still dries stick-straight.But even though I don't have much baggage when it comes to my hair, I think you always want what you can't have. For me, I want that voluminous, thick, and big hair. Because fo...