Curly Hair

The Modern-Day Perm Is Back and Better Than Ever

Oct 14, 2025

The Modern-Day Perm Is Back and Better Than Ever

The year is 1987. Bon Jovi is blasting on every radio station, "Dirty Dancing" is in theaters nationwide, and the only thing people want more than the numbers of Jon and Baby's personal choreographers is their curly perm hairstyles.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Hair Type

Aug 22, 2025

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Hair Type

What's your hair type?

Julissa Bermudez: It Took Reaching My 40s to Fully Love My Natural Hair

Jul 14, 2025

Julissa Bermudez: It Took Reaching My 40s to Fully Love My Natural Hair

Julissa Bermudez is a Dominican American host, media personality, red-carpet correspondent, and influencer who first became known for hosting shows like BET's "106 & Park" and "The Center" and MTV's "Jersey Shore Reunion" and "The Hills" finale.

Shakira's New Curly-Hair Line Is Redefining What It Means to Have "Pelo Bueno"

Jul 6, 2025

Shakira's New Curly-Hair Line Is Redefining What It Means to Have "Pelo Bueno"

Show me a curly-haired girl, and I know immediately: that's someone who's had a complicated relationship with her hair.

Protective Hairstyles Help Me Honor My Blackness as a Latina

Jul 6, 2025

Protective Hairstyles Help Me Honor My Blackness as a Latina

I'm not going to lie: my journey to embracing my natural hair has been a complex one.

My First Curly Cut Transformed My Relationship to My Hair

Mar 20, 2025

My First Curly Cut Transformed My Relationship to My Hair

Like many Black girls, I had a complicated relationship with my hair growing up.

The Best Styling Tips For Every Curl Type

Feb 11, 2025

The Best Styling Tips For Every Curl Type

Curly hair comes with a unique experience than with any other hair type.

This Hair Towel Cut My Drying Time (and Frizz) in Half

Jan 23, 2025

This Hair Towel Cut My Drying Time (and Frizz) in Half

After years of manipulating my naturally curly hair with a blow dryer and curling iron, I'm pivoting to a much healthier approach that doesn't require so many steps.

This Hydrating Curl Cream Is My Secret to a Perfect Twist Out

Jan 16, 2025

This Hydrating Curl Cream Is My Secret to a Perfect Twist Out

Curls can be tricky during extreme temperatures.

The Jheri Curl Is Back and Better Than Ever

Nov 22, 2024

The Jheri Curl Is Back and Better Than Ever

There's no denying that we're in an era where iconic beauty trends of decades past are back in a big way.

This Monii Hair Cape Is the Unsung Hero of My Washday Routine

Nov 15, 2024

This Monii Hair Cape Is the Unsung Hero of My Washday Routine

My washday routine for my 4A hair is six steps long: part hair into four sections, detangle, apply hair mask, spritz in a leave-in conditioner, scrunch in a curl cream, and spiral curls with my fingers or a brush.

TikTok's Viral Hair Plopping Hack Has Changed My Routine

Nov 7, 2024

TikTok's Viral Hair Plopping Hack Has Changed My Routine

Contrary to what my husband thinks of TikTok, I've actually learned a lot on the video-sharing app.