The official body has said elite athletes ‘never require to use, caps of such size.’ (Picture: Luke Huston Flynn) BY ABU MUBARIK A Black-owned swimming cap brand has been rejected for use at this year’s Olympics. Soul Cap, which is designed for swimmers with long natural black hair, has been […]
Natural Hair
Is Your Hair Low Porosity or Just Full of Buildup?
by Aishia Strickland, BlackDoctor.org Contributor Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Are you wondering if your hair is low porosity? “Porosity” is a buzzword in the natural hair community, but what does it mean? According to the Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals Cosmetology Textbook, “porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals.” So […]
14-Year Old CEO Makes History, Launches Hair Growth Oil to Help Girls Embrace Their Kinky, Curly Hair
Meet Zhanyia McCullough, founder and CEO of Islande Beauty, a Black-owned, plant-based company committed to the empowerment of girls through education and healthy hair care. Despite being only 14-years old and still in high school, Zhanyia has managed to launch the first product from her company’s Pracaxi Oil and Kalahari Melon […]
NATURAL GIRL WIGS -BLACK HAIR PIECES AND WIGS WITH GORGEOUS TEXTURE!
The black hair industry has come A LONG way when it comes to providing hair that matches the stunningly unique hair textures of black women! In times past, this wasn’t so easy. Most brands on the market did not cater specifically to black women. What was often offered was either […]
The Secret to Growing Long, Healthy Hair
by Jade Curtis We are all aware of the many health benefits Biotin and Keratin have for our bodies. In fact, when most people think about growing their hair, strengthening their nails, and improving their skin, they often turn to Biotin supplements and Keratin infused products. While these two products work […]
NYC Black Entrepreneur Turned Debilitating Illness into Groundbreaking Natural Hair Care Brand
Instead of Succumbing to the Disabling Conditions That Afflicted Her, Rayki Tai Submerged Herself into Holistic Remedies That Gave Birth to Wholesome Hair Co. Wholesome Hair Co, founded by Jamaican/Nigerian entrepreneur Rayki Tai, emerged onto the natural hair care scene with a vegan product line in February 2020. Customer feedback […]
Six Oils That Will Upgrade Your Natural Hair Journey!
BY JOURNEY L. Whether you’re a natural or not, keeping your hair moisturized is extremely important! One easy way to do this is using a good hair oil! The benefits of keeping your hair oiled regularly include hair growth, nourished hair and less breakage. If you have damaged, dry or […]
THIS UK ENTREPRENEUR IS BRINGING HIS HAIRCARE LINE FOR BLACK MEN TO THE US MARKET
by Dana Givens Photo: A&C Inc. Black hair care has become a lucrative business and more Black entrepreneurs have found ways to create more diversity for product selection when it comes to Afro-textured hair. Men’s haircare has also become a fast-growing niche with more black men looking for products to nourish their […]
Split Ends? Here’s How to Keep Hair Thriving During Quarantine
#Facts: Split ends can wreak havoc on the health of your hair. But, tbh, reaching for the scissors yourself can make things hella worse. Mindy Green, Washington, D.C. area-based licensed cosmetologist and owner of MG Beauty, is comin’ through with tips on how to let your locks be great, even when […]
5 New Products That Will Put Moisture Back Into Your Hair
THESE PRODUCTS WILL QUENCH THIRSTY STRANDS IN AN INSTANT. BY JENNIFER FORD Photo by TUBARONES PHOTOGRAPHY from Pexels Finding products that will moisturize and nourish your curls won’t fix all of your problems (sorry), but at least they’ll solve the ones that stem from dry hair. You know the ones–and they make you cringe […]