About a year ago, I sat in the chair of the barber who had been cutting my the sides of my pixie cut and told him to take my hair as short as possible without […]
Tag: Hair
PSA: Please Stop Asking Black Girls About Their Hair
It’s Saturday night and I got braids earlier today. Considering the fact that I left work on Friday with a short black curly fro and will be arriving on Monday with waist length ombre box […]
Accessories That Will Save You From a Bad Hair Day
We’ve all had those days. Days when you just cannot deal with your hair. It’s frizzy, dirty, won’t do anything you want it to do, or all of the above. These days call for reinforcements. […]
Lessons I’ve Learned Since Going Natural
I went natural by accident. It wasn’t an accident in the sense that I did intentionally cut off my relaxed ends, but going natural was not on purpose. You see, I have this grand plan […]
The 2 Ways I Use Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is said to have many benefits from treating cuts to fungal infections. It is one of those all purpose essential oils that is great to have in your arsenal. Personally, I tend […]
How I Switch Up My Pixie Cut
I was on vacation about a month ago and my friend (with a serious face) asks me how I’m wearing my hair that night. The question was in no way offensive, but for girls with […]
7 Hairstyles Perfect for Fall
We all love fall, but I love fall for a very particular reason— no humidity! For some girls humidity is a non-issue. Lucky you, but for me no matter what my hair length or style […]
Why Water Should Be Your Top Beauty Product
I am one those weird people who likes the taste of water. I have never needed to force myself to drink it. Even though I like water, it does not mean that I am drinking […]
Transitioning Away From Weaves/Extensions
For the last two years, I have worn clip-in extensions. Originally, I got them to hold me over until my pixie cut grew out. It had hit that awkward length that is anything but flattering. […]
The Half Up Top Knot: A Love/Hate Relationship
I have a weird love/hate relationship with the half up top knot. Part of me thinks it is really cute and effortless. It looks like I took time to do an interesting hairstyle when in reality […]
2 Ways to Achieve Beachy Waves for the Fall
When you think of beachy waves you probably think of a blonde in a tropical locale and maybe her surf board is nearby. There is no denying that the beach babes of the world inspired […]
Why YOU Should Deep Condition Your Hair
It doesn’t matter what your hair type is, doing a deep condition weekly is essential to the health and growth of your hair. So if your hair is straight, wavy, curly, relaxed, or natural you […]
Before You Go for Short Haircut: 4 Things to Consider
About four summers ago right around this time, I decided to take the plunge and do a dramatic pixie cut. I brought a picture of Halle Berry to my stylist. Each time I went to the hair […]
Lex’s Summer Beauty Essentials
With the summer heat comes a shift in our beauty routine. This can extend from makeup to the type of perfume you use. I have a few tried-and-true favorites that have been my go to’s […]
The Benefits of Not Washing Your Hair
Shampoo is actually one of the most damaging things you can use on your hair. The more it suds, the worse it is. Most shampoos contain ingredients that can strip your hair of its natural […]
