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Natural Hair

We're here to help you in your good-hair journey—whatever that means to you. Want tips on how to transition to natural hair? We got you. What about the best curling iron that’s actually worth your money? We asked the pros to share their favorites. Whatever hair concern you have (or even if you’re just looking for some color/cut inspiration), you’ve come to the right place.
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3 Wash Day Lessons I Learned From a Celebrity Stylist

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10 Natural Hair Kits to Pack On Your Upcoming Vacation

Natural hair influencer Berlecia Charlemagne
5 Black TikTok Influencers Share Their Summer Hair Routine

Photo of Byrdie writer Janiah McKelton
Embracing Shrinkage Taught Me About Self-Love and the Black Hair Experience

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Type 3B Hair: What It Is and How to Care for It

Kerry Washington with coily hair.
Type 4A Hair: What It Is and How to Care for It

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Everything You Need to Know About Achieving The Perfect Wash and Go

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Here's How to Support Your Child's Natural Hair Journey

Founders of Ruka Hair Tendai Moyo (27) and Ugo Agbai (25)
This Black-Owned Extension Brand Wants to Become the Apple of Hair Care

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The History Of Wigs Is Rooted In Culture, Expression, and Identity

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Felicia Leatherwood's Hair Tools Are Designed To Make Wash Day Easy

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The Durag and Bonnet: A Duo Modernizing Love for Black Hair

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Four Women on How Pregnancy Changed Their Natural Hair

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Meet The Doux, The Hip-Hop Infused Hair Care Line Bringing Joy to Wash Day

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The History Of Bantu Knots Is Important To Know

Regina King and Danielle Deadwyler from The Harder They Fall
African Culture Was at the Core of Beauty Looks From The Harder They Fall

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The Controversial History of the Hair Typing System
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How to Protect Your Curls Against Heat This Silk-Press Season

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101 Black Women Share Their Powerful Natural Hair Stories in This New Book

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Here’s How I Repaired My Heat-Damaged Curls at Home

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Ten Important Lessons I Learned on My Natural Hair Journey

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It's Time to Learn the History Behind The Silk Press

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Sunday ll Sunday Is The Key To Reviving My Curls Between Workouts

Women with naturally curly hair
10 Black Women Share Real-Life Stories to Inspire Your Natural Hair Journey

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The Beautiful, Black History of Cornrows

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25 Bantu Knot Hairstyles That Are Seriously Inspiring

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These 3 Essential Oils Are the Absolute Best for Curly Hair

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How to Trim Natural Hair at Home Like a Professional Stylist

Mielle Organics Products
Mielle Organics Is a Must-Know Brand for Anyone With Coils

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5 Dads Share How Styling Their Children's Hair Has Strengthened Their Bond

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Satin vs. Silk Pillowcases for Hair: What's the Difference?

Waeve Wigs
Waeve Is Making Wig Shopping Easier and More Enjoyable for Black Women

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12 Loc'd Hairstyles That Are Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous

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How to Get Your Natural Curl Pattern Back After You've Fried Your Hair

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18 Stunning Examples of Black Women With Fades

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What Happened When I Grew My Hair Out Without the Help of a Professional Stylist

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Beeswax Is a Secret Weapon for Kinky-Curly Hair

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25 Stunning Examples of Mohawks on Natural Hair

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20 Beautiful Braided Hairstyles for Natural and Relaxed Hair

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tapered TWA

Melanin Haircare
I Tried Melanin Haircare on My Curls and It's a Game-Changer

Natural Hair Influencer
20 Natural Hair Influencers Using Their Platform to Make a Statement

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How Salon Owners Can Create More Natural Hair Salons

Woman with natural locs
Everything You Need to Know About The Crown Act

jheri curl
This Old-School Curly-Hair Styling Method Is Making a Comeback

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If You're Extremely Active With Textured Hair, These 9 Products Are Absolutely Essential

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It’s Time to Talk About the Magic of Melanin Hair Care's Twist-Elongating Style Cream

Curly Girl Method
These 13 Products Are Curly Girl Method-Approved

diy locs
Looking to DIY Your Locs? Here's Where to Start

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People Are Using Monistat (Yes, Monistat) for Hair Loss—Are They Onto Something?

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I Bleached My Natural Hair to a "Honey Blonde" Shade at Home—Here's How

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Dear Drugstores—Please Stop Segregating Your Haircare Products

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I Faced Unexpected Pressures Within the Natural Hair Community—Here's What I Learned

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This 6-Week Virtual Curl Camp Offers a Personalized, Intimate Hair Education

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How to Care for Natural Hair Before and After a Coloring Service

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6 Black-Owned Wig and Extension Brands You Need to Know

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This $20 Aloe Hair Gel Made My Curls Pop Like None Other

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Decolonizing Afro-Textured Hair: 5 Affirmations to Boost Your Hair-Esteem

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Crochet Braids: Unraveling One of the Most Versatile Protective Styling Methods

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What Can I Do About Braids That Are Too Tight? Hair Experts Explain

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Yes, I’m Natural and I Still Straighten My Hair—Here’s How I Protect it From Heat Damage

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16 Dope Red Box Braid Styles to Inspire Your Next Appointment

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This Sticky-Sweet Treatment Softens and Revitalizes Natural Hair

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On Braids as an Art Form and 3 Styles to Try This Fall