The Black women in my family have been straightening their hair for as long as I can remember. Because of this, straight hair was all I knew. Without it, I rarely felt confident or beautiful.

If you’ve made the decision to go natural after chemically processing or after heat damage, you have two choices. ‘Transitioning’ is one of those natural hair buzzwords a la ‘deep conditioning’ ...

So now that we've heard what the science suggests about the risk of hair relaxers, maybe you've decided to stop using them. To help us figure out how to do that, we're joined now by April Kayganich.

Going from relaxed hair to natural hair or from natural hair to relaxed hair is a big decision. If you've spent time on either side and then decided to make a change, it will feel like you're learning ...

When it comes to hair texture, "The Grass is Always Greener" is an apt expression. Women with straight hair can envy women with curly hair, and curly girls sometimes yearn for smoother strands. While ...

Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can be a huge pain. Thankfully, we are not alone and many big name companies are taking notice of the need for more accessible transitioning products. Not ...

Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You've come to the right place. In our weekly series, beauty editor Hana ...

When I decided to go natural I remember telling my husband that I wanted to transition from relaxed hair. I didn’t know what his reaction would be. To my surprise he didn’t think it would be a bad ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to hair stylist April Kayganich about what it takes to transition from relaxed to natural hair. What it takes to transition from relaxed to natural hair AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: ...

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