Share Protect your strands from styling tools and sun damage with these lightweight sprays. By Brittany Loggins March 09, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
If you re quick to hit your fresh-out-of-the-shower hair with a blow dryer or if you love to style your tresses with hot tools, such as curling wand, flat iron, or hair dryer brush, your hair-care routine should most definitely include a heat protectant spray to, well, protect your strands.
Heat protectant sprays work by forming a barrier over the hair cuticle (the outer surface of a hair strand)
Share Keep your curls, coils, locks, and braids moisturized and frizz-free with these comfortable caps. By Sha Ravine Spencer February 27, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Have you ever woken up from a good night s rest with hair that feels dry, stiff, tangled, and frizzier than it did eight hours before? The truth is, your bedding and sleep habits could be taking a toll on your precious tresses.
While your sheets and duvet might be comfortable and even cute, cotton pillowcases and fabrics are known for drying out hair overnight, especially if you re not covering or protecting your strands properly. The overnight goal for hair wellness is to retain as much moisture in the hair as possible, says Ohio-based dermatologist Hope M
Share The Best Natural Hair Products, According to Stylists and Customer Reviews From leave-in conditioners and sulfate-free shampoos to detanglers and curl creams, treat your strands to the good stuff. By Andrea Jordan February 23, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Natural hair can be misunderstood. Having naturally curly, coarse, coily, or textured hair is not a disadvantage. In fact, it s the opposite since the versatility of natural strands makes styling fun and the journey of finding the best products for your tresses quite an adventure. (Because, natural hair gals can t grab just any ol product to nourish and style their manes.)
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When it comes to working out, there are the obvious necessities such as cute gym apparel, comfortable shoes, and, well, a place to get your ~fitness~ on. But for Black women, another equally-important essential is a hairstyle that can withstand even the sweatiest of workouts. After all, your do shouldn t be comprised by your goals, and your goals shouldn t be compromised by your do. Enter: protective styles for natural hair that, well, protect your strands from perspiration and the havoc that can come with it (think:
all the frizz).
ICYDK, protective styles are just what they sound like: hairstyles that protect strands from damage caused by the sun, extreme temperatures, and excess manipulation. These styles keep your hair out of your face and your ends tucked in (both of which are an absolute blessing when working out) and don t require a ton of upkeep.