10 More Stunning Natural Hair Pictorials

Last year we featured 10 of the Most Stunning Natural Pictorials. Since then, there have been many more hairstyle pictorials on Instagram and Pinterest. Here are our top ten choices for this year.

MyfroandI demonstrates how to create this super cute twisted updo. Get your bobby pins, satin scarf, spray bottle, and hands ready.

4 Natural Hair Professional Looks Great for Work and Interviews

Watch as natural hair blogger Tina a.k.a, missT1806 demonstrates professional natural hair styles that you can wear at the office and on your job interviews.

Tina says: "Natural hair is not professional" How many times have you heard that? In this video I share 4 quick and easy styles that are work appropriate and would also be perfect for polishing your look to nail that job interview. Enjoy!

Photo Series ‘Hairdo’ Celebrates Black Children’s Hair Texture

by  Annika Harris of UPTOWN

London-based photographer Emily Stein is hoping to eliminate the judgment and scrutiny Black children feel as a result of wearing their natural hair texture.

Stein was inspired by hairstyles and decided to take a closer look at the hairstyles of kids of Caribbean- and African-descent in her neighborhood, reports the New York Daily News. She features the intricate and often technical hairstyles worn by the children in her photo series Hairdo.

“The purpose of the project was to celebrate charismatic kids with equally charismatic hairstyles,” Stein told the Daily News. “Children are bombarded by images on social media and this syncs into their psyche.”

Some of the hairstyles Stein snapped and included in the photo project are cornrows, Bantu knots, box braids, and buns, which were oftentimes adorned with plastic beads, barrettes, and bows.

After asking parents’ permission, Stein would photograph the children right on the street, with a piece of colored paper serving as backdrop. Since she wanted the children, ages 3 to 8, to be, well, natural, she would instruct them to move as they wished.

“I wanted the children to be in charge, so I asked them to move as they wanted, which resulted in them yawning, hiding, or lavishing in the moment,” Stein said to the Daily News.

The photographer has plans to use the images in a limited-edition photo magazine of 200 copies.

My Fair Hair comments: Hi Ladies, I wanted to share this article because one of the goals of My Fair Hair is to eliminate the idea that natural hair is unpolished and unprofessional. I think once we, as adults, understand this and demonstrate this idea, it will encourage children to love their hair as well. Enjoy!

Check out all the Hairdo images on Stein’s website.

Fall Lookbook | Box Braids and Curly Havana Twists

As the fall season gradually comes upon us, I will be previewing Fall Lookbooks. Here is some natural hairstyle inspiration in the form of Box Braids in a symmetrical bob cuts and curly Havana Twists.

As always, when styling braids or twists, make sure to braid or twist loosely, as to not strain or pull the hair. Never attach large quantities of hair extensions to your edges as this can result in hair strain. Also remember that hair extensions should not remain in your hair for longer than 4-6 weeks (4 weeks being the maximum, in my opinion).

Blogger Coily Bella showing off her chunky curly twists

Which look will you try?

How To Detangle Sponge Coils, Finger Coils, Twists, Bantu Knots, and Rodsets

I originally posted this article in June 2013, but seeing as I have received questions about how to take down sponge coils, I felt that re-posting this would be helpful. Coils created by finger coiling or by using a sponge are not permanent . Follow the instructions below to learn how to detangle coils without causing damage to your hair.

Wearing natural hair in finger coils, twists, bantu knots, and rod sets can make it a challenge to comb out and detangle, because the hair has been trained to coil or twist on itself.  If your hair is hard to comb out and detangle you will get breakage and hair loss. I have found these 5 steps to detangle natural hair after wearing finger coils, twists, bantu knots, and rod sets have helped me to minimize the damage.

Pre-poo your hair
1) Do a heavy oiling or pre-poo of your natural hair before you wash your hair. This will set the stage for your further detangling before you shampoo. Put your hair into several twists.

Finger detangle
2) Detangle with your fingers. Work on only one section at a time.  If you encounter any resistance, carefully pull the tangled hairs or knots apart.

3) When you feel you have adequately finger detangled, start to comb with a wide-tooth comb.  If you encounter any serious resistance, go back and finger detangle this spot again until you can comb it through easily.

4) If hair feels very dry and starts to break, add more oil, water, or even your favorite conditioner that has lots of slip.  Anything that will make the coils and knots release.

5) Be sure you have enough time (and patience) to do your entire head this way.  I have found when I feel rushed or I get tired, I rip through my hair and cause more breakage than usual.

After each section has been adequately detangled, proceed on to your hair washing.

Prevent breakage and hair loss and keep more of your hair on your head where it belongs with these 5 steps to detangle natural hair after wearing finger coils, twists, bantu knots, and rod sets.

courtesy of Alyce, blackhaircaretoday.com

More helpful articles:

Everything You Need To Know About Sponge Coils
How to Keep Your Sponge Coils Moisturized

Lookbook| 5 Natural Hair Summer Hairstyles You Can Try

Time to roll out a new lookbook with fresh natural hairstyles for the summer. Check out these natural hairstyles below for some inspiration.

Easy Summer Natural Hairstyles

Flexi Rods/Perm Rods
This is one look I HAVE to try this summer! As you can see from the photo below by Sumetra, flexi rods and perm rods each give different results.

Curly Afro Puff
This is a new take on the traditional afro puff. Position your afro puff forward towards the front of your hair to create curly bangs.

Flat Twist Out
Let's not forget the beauty of a simple flat twist out.

Tutorial by Afrophire

Video Tutorial by Sumetra Reed

Protective Summer Natural Hairstyles

"Crowing Glory" Flat Twist Crown
Simple, classy, and professional. The flat twist crown, also known as the "goddess" braid, can work as a workplace hairstyle.

By Janae

Video Tutorial by Yoli for Short Natural Hair

Flat Twist Crown and Bun

By Fret_

Which of these looks will you try?