How Much Hair Loss Is Too Much?
Nearly every curly girl has asked herself how much hair loss is normal. When there’s hair on the walls of the shower and clogging the drain on wash day, it’s a logical question. Should you be concerned?
Styling Tips for High Humidity or Dry Weather
In all weather conditions, healthy hair will fare better than a damaged or dehydrated mane. That’s just another reason to focus on the health of your hair before all else. In high humidity, pre-set styles are in danger of reverting…
Forecasting Curls to Weather Every Climate
Most of us are familiar with the anxiety that accompanies a forecast for high humidity. You can probably feel your hair frizzing if someone even mentions those words. But if you open your weather app and just check the humidity,…
Like an Onion: Penny Tovar Peels Back Another Layer
“I always make the joke that I never went viral: I went fungal.” At that, Penny Tovar cracks herself up — as always, the butt of her own Beavis and Butt-Head-style jokes. “My rule, though,” she adds, “is that if…
Curly Hair Updo Tutorial: Half-Up Iced Bun
Follow this DIY tutorial for this pretty curly hair updo with a little bling, perfect for any occasion!
How to Accept Compliments About Your Curly Hair
Imagine this scene: You’re in a store, and out of nowhere a stranger approaches you and expresses how much they love your hair. “Is it natural? Do you curl it?” they say. “Thank you so much! Yes, it’s naturally curly,”…
12 Ways to Use Your Time While Diffusing
There are two types of people when it comes to diffusing: those that sit in silence, contemplating life, and those who multitask as their hair dries. Diffusing produces beautiful results for many: better curl definition, more volume, and longer-lasting hold….
What to Do When Your Family Can’t Accept Your Curls
“Home for the holidays” is such a beautiful, ringing sentiment when it’s caressing the airways in Perry Como’s smooth tones. But on the other end of the spectrum is a (possibly) more realistic thought: “I’ll be home for Christmas and…
’80s Cosplay: This ‘Working Girl’ Gets Creative with WFH
When I first started working from home due to the pandemic, my daily routine changed dramatically. After the first week or two, I went from taking a shower and doing my hair each morning to sleeping in and coming downstairs…
