This method creates a braid or cornrows that seemlessly attaches to the hair.  in other words, there's no bulky knot at the start of the braid or cornrows which indicates that hair extensions have been added.

So you tried to lighten your hair from a level 3 brown to a level 9 light blond with a box hair color. Didn't work right? Basic rule of color is you can not "lift" or lighten more then 2 levels. When going  2-3 levels higher than your natural hair color, you must first destroy some of the natural pigment by bleaching or a less harsh word decolorizing, removing natural and artificial pigment in your hair. This should really be done by a professional colorist.

You've finally decided to color your hair after seeing how great your friends' hair color looks on her. So you rush to the store, buy that exact hair color and do it yourself at home. Come to find out, the hair color looks all wrong on you and you hate it. I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me before I went to Cosmetology school. You ask yourself  "why did this happen". Here's why...

Learn how to overlap cornrows with this YouTube tutorial.

Traction Alopecia, a hair loss condition caused by damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period. It often occurs in persons who wears tight braids, especially "cornrows" that lead to high tension, pulling and breakage of hair.

Double Strand Twists or Three Strand Twists are amongst the most time consuming hair styles known to Black woman kind.  Are they worth the headache?  HELL YEAH!

There are several key questions to consider before deciding to grow dreadlocks or go natural. Going natural is a very difficult decision for many of us who are so used to wanting and having straight hair. Despite its increasing popularity, natural hair is still considered taboo in many circles. A lot of older people tend to be less accepting of these styles but even some younger ones abhor their natural hair texture.

Learning how to say bye to relaxers and chemicals and learning to embrace your natural hair.

A stroll down the shampoo aisle is always an eye opener. What are shampoos doing these days? Will they revitalize or energize our hair? Add luster or remove buildup? Nourish or rejuvenate? What's the newest "miracle" ingredient? Sperm extract or quinine? Alpha hydroxy fruit complex or beta carotene?

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