Finally, your hair has grown a little bit and you want to do some styles. Getting wavy hair with your natural kinky hair without heat is not that hard. You can also achieve these hairstyles with relaxed hair.  Three great ways to stretch your coily hair out with waves include: The Twist Out, The Braid Out, and Bantu Knots. For all these styles [...]

Do cornrows hurt? And if so, how can I prevent them from hurting? Well, here is the answer: yes, unfortunately cornrows can hurt. It does not matter what texture your hair is, or what style you are going for. If the beautician pulls on your hair too tight, it pinches the scalp resulting in severe irritation and headaches. However, there are [...]

Many women with kinky, course, and fine hair textures experience a great deal of hair growth with braids. Here are some ideas on hair growth with braids: safe braiding systems that encourage hair growth. The Crown and Glory Method The Crown and Glory method is found on GrowAfroHairLong.com. The creator of the method has pictures of her near waist length [...]

By Laura Holton Braids that are too tight cause pain, and no hairstyle should ever hurt. This should be taken as an immediate sign that the braids need to be loosened. Other indications include small bumps around the hairline, as well as reddening and sensitivity of the scalp, especially from smaller braids. Very tight braids can even lead to permanent [...]

Ciara braided larger cornrows for a short period of time. What a convenience  to NOT have to do your hair in the morning. Thanks Ciara for starting a new trend. The R. Kelly Version By far, this is one of the easier protective hairstyles. In this video, you will see Youtuber LoveIslandBeauty share her Ciara inspired cornrows.

  Beyonce, the superstar of the decade, is a hair experimentalist.  She has done every hair style in the book. Here are some photos of her in braids (cornrows and micro braids). To get this style, all you have to do is braid in blonde hair!