A Critical Look at the New Hair Brush That Promises to Straighten Curly Hair As Well as a Flat Iron

dafni hair straightening ceramic brush for curly and kinky hair

This new hair straightening tool on the market caught my attention a few days ago. At first glance, it looks like a regular brush with a fancy shape and attractive color. However, on closer inspection, you notice it also has a chord and is actually an electrical device. I went …

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Janelle Monae’s Fabulous Hair Styles at Paris Fashion Week

janelle monae at paris fashon week

Janelle Monae wore quite a few stunning hairstyles at the recent Paris Fashion Week from a pompadour to braids to a classic beehive (my favorite. I love that Chanel clip).  At her interview with Vogue, she described her style as “growing, and evolving.” Check out the full interview HERE. Janelle’s hair stylist …

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Wash & Go Technique with Definition on 4B/4C Hair Type

Best Wash and Go Technique on Natural Hair

LiveNaturallyLove is a curly-haired girl on YouTube. She has 4B/4C hair and recently uploaded this interesting wash and go technique. It started out like the Max Hydration Method but she included other things such as shea butter and didn’t use some of the products in MHM. The process seems just …

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Reader Question: How to Recover from Hair Loss Caused by Traction Alopecia

How to Recover from Hair Loss Caused by Traction Alopecia

I receive quite a few repetitive questions on the Ask Abi page and it’s becoming a bit of a challenge to respond due to so many other activities I have going on now. Henceforth, I will be answering the questions on the website and providing a link to the answer …

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DIY Natural Sunscreen Recipe

How to Make Your Own Protective Sunscreen with Natural Oils

Using natural oils as a sunscreen seems counterproductive. I won’t fault you if you think, “That sounds a little like I want to cook myself.” :). However, if you’re keen on DIY natural beauty products, you can utilize natural oils as sunscreen. You’re already using it on your hair. It’s …

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