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What sleeping on silk really does to your face and hair

Before you dismiss this bedtime upgrade as a luxury splurge, here's what the science actually says about sleeping on silk. Silk Pillowcases Might Be the Overnight Glow-Up You've Been Missing Scroll through your feed long enough and you'll spot them — influencers draped across pillows so lustrous they practically glow. Silk pillowcases have become…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

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Hair loss has a way of making people reach for whatever is closest, and the supplement industry has built an enormous business around that impulse. The reality is more measured. Vitamins and minerals do play a role in healthy hair growth, but true nutritional deficiency severe enough to cause hair loss is rare in most…

ByDestiny PhilipsMay 13, 20260Comments

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New findings reveal why braiding hair safety matters more than ever

New research is reigniting urgent conversations around beauty safety, regulation, and the hidden risks tied to products heavily used by Black women and girls. A new investigation from Consumer Reports is raising fresh concerns about the safety of braiding hair products after researchers uncovered heavy metals and toxic chemicals in nearly every item…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 11, 20260Comments

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Reviving your edges is possible and these ten changes make the difference

Traction alopecia affects nearly a third of Black women, and most cases are reversible if caught early. Here is where to start. Edges are among the most delicate areas of the scalp, and they absorb the consequences of nearly every styling decision made above them. Tight ponytails, chemical treatments, excessive heat, and repeated friction…

ByGesi LloydMay 8, 20260Comments

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Scalp inflammation — Is this why your hair keeps falling?

Your scalp is sending distress signals — and expensive products aren't the answer If your hair has been thinning, shedding excessively, or simply refusing to grow no matter what you try, the problem likely isn't your product lineup. The real culprit? Your scalp. Specifically, scalp inflammation — a condition that quietly sabotages follicles from the…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 7, 20260Comments

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Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and dermatologists are urging people to pay closer attention to a part of the body that is often forgotten during skin checks: the scalp. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and when it develops on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 6, 20260Comments

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Wake up to better hair with these 5 simple tricks

From loose braids to silk pillowcases, these stylist approved methods can save your strands while you sleep Anyone with medium to long hair knows the frustration of waking up to a tangled, frizzy mess after a night of tossing and turning. While it might seem like an unavoidable morning reality, protecting your hair overnight is…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 3, 20260Comments

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Tina Knowles essential guide to healthy hair at every age

For Tina Knowles, hair care has never been just about appearances. It is a deeply personal practice rooted in memory, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to healthy strands. Long before she became vice chairwoman of Cécred in 2024, Knowles was earning her stripes in Houston as the founder of Headliners, a salon that became a…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 2, 20260Comments

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Naeemah LaFond’s Texture on Set 2026 for Black stylists

Celebrity hairstylist Naeemah LaFond's annual Texture on Set event made its return to Industry City in Brooklyn on a buzzing spring morning, drawing a diverse crowd of Black hairstylists, beauty professionals, and enthusiasts from across the industry. Now in its 2026 edition, the gathering has grown into one of the most meaningful days on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

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The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

If you have ever stood in a beauty aisle feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options, you are not alone. Loc wearers are constantly marketed to, but the truth is that a great loc routine does not require a crowded shelf. What it requires is intention. Dryness, dullness, flaking, and buildup are among the…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 30, 20260Comments

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What sleeping on silk really does to your face and hair

introduction-to-hair-growth-and-the-role-of-vitamins

New findings reveal why braiding hair safety matters more than ever

Reviving your edges is possible and these ten changes make the difference

Scalp inflammation — Is this why your hair keeps falling?

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

Wake up to better hair with these 5 simple tricks

Tina Knowles essential guide to healthy hair at every age

Naeemah LaFond’s Texture on Set 2026 for Black stylists

The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

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