“I want women with textured hair to have great hair days.” To help you have great “hair days” as Gabrielle Union told WWD, she is launching her very own ‘Flawless’ hair care line. The ‘Being Mary Jane’ star shared more about why she chose to go down the hair care lane. “I went through a […]

After a few years of relaxing, coloring and flat ironing (looking fierce I might add), I’ve decided to give my overly processed trends a breather. If you made the decision to transform from relaxed to natural, then you know what I’m going through! I’m not a fro chick! Not tryna start a movement; just want […]

Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing and tugging on tresses on "Hair Battle Spectacular," but here, he gives his top 3 tips on keeping hair healthy.

It seems that winter has bombarded its way into the Northeast with early snow storms and unfortunate inclement weather. However, just as you’ve accepted it – “Ok, the winter season is here dag blammit!” – we are being blessed with 60 degrees temperatures that have sent your body (and hair) into a state of shock. […]

Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing, tying and tugging on tresses, especially as the host of “Hair Battle Spectacular,” but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t believe in keeping hair healthy. Here he gives his top 3 tips on how to do so: “Hair Battle Spectacular” Host Derek J Reveals Top 3 Celeb Hair […]

Introducing Ombre! The French-termed hair trend features darker, more natural hues at the roots with gradually-dyed lightening at the ends. It’s been spotted on plenty of A-list celebs: Chanel Iman, Jennifer Hudson, Naomi Campbell, Raven Simone (see pics below). Finally, a trend that doesn’t require a busy woman of the world to run to the […]

Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright has mastered the art of cutting, coloring and styling the hair (and weaves) of everybody from supermodels Tyra Banks and Iman to actresses Gabrielle Union and Taraji Henson. Here, Kiyah gives her top 3 tips to achieving a winning weave like her famous clients: Celeb Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Shows How To […]

Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright cuts, colors and styles the weaves of Tyra, Iman, Taraji and more. Here are her 3 tips to achieving a winning weave. WATCH!

Hello Beautiful! Welcome to Strand Therapy! brought to you by Your Partner In “Natural” Style— Design Essentials Natural. Strand Therapy is your one-stop-shop for all things natural! If you are currently transitioning, not sure what styles are best for your hair type, or if you need help maintaining your kinky curly tresses (or straightening them) […]

Black men have always seemed to have something against women with shorter hair. While I won’t make a general statement and say that black men have a fear that a woman will lose her beauty if she goes and makes “the big chop” I will say it certainly seems that way. I recently read an […]

Theft of human hair extensions and wigs is on the rise. Some robberies have ended in death, while others have perplexed cops completely: it seems thieves would rather walk out with hair than cash. According to the New York Times, “during the past two months alone, robbers in quest of human hair have killed a […]

Does your hair look dull? Would you like your hair to have incredible shine? The kind that can be noticed from across the room? Well here’s the key to having shiny, healthy hair: The most important thing you can do to help hair your shine is to prevent damage. This helps keep your hair’s natural […]