Clean, Food-Based Ingredients vs Food for your Hair: How diet and exercise affect your hair
We've all seen viral videos of homemade hair treatments and countless posts about how important it is to oil your scalp, but healthy hair starts from the inside! Not all oils are created equal when it comes to nourishing your tresses, despite what popular opinion and the natural hair community believe. Then there are do-it-yourself (DIY) food masks, which lack the nutrients needed for strong, beautiful curls.
How to reduce your anxiety around starting a fitness program
Are you new to exercising and unsure of where to begin? Are you worried that other gymgoers will see your inexperience? Do you need some inspiration to get back in shape after some time away from the gym? It's completely normal to feel a little unsure of where to start, and you aren't alone.
How to Love on Your Hair: Love Language Edition
There is a sense of power in knowing what our respective love language is, as having an awareness of what resonates with us most and how we best like to receive love can enhance how we approach not just life and relationships, but in caring for the self and our hair.
The difference between motivation and commitment
Two words frequently used when discussing active lifestyles and wellness goals are motivation and commitment. They are considered instrumental in achieving your wellness goals and maintaining an active lifestyle. But what do they really mean? Are they related? How can they support you in achieving your wellness and self-care objectives?
5 Myths + 5 Facts About Curly Hair
As you research what practices are best for your texture, you may encounter myths that make the learning curve even steeper. Explore five facts about curly and kinky-coily hair to increase your confidence in your hair and enjoy a stress-free approach to taking care of the precious follicles on top of your head.
Keeping Curly Hair Healthy While Working Out
Sadly, committing to a more active lifestyle can also compromise the health of your curls and coils—but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few easy-to-follow tips to keep your hair healthy while getting your fitness on.
Playlist for you: Step It Up
A high-energy, all-good vibes workout playlist curated by us to help you — Step It Up!
Playlist for you: Cool It Down
Whether stretching, doing light yoga or whatever brings you peace, this playlist is curated with love to help set the right vibes to Cool it Down.
The history behind the Black hair + exercise conflict
Coils that defy gravity and shrink like magic are notable characteristics of Black hair. Despite the harmful notions that existed about these unique textures, members of the Black community have still learned to embrace their strands and develop hair care routines. Yet, regular exercise presents an obstacle Black individuals aim to overcome to feel confident in their hair while reaching their fitness goals. Explore the history of Black hair to understand the intersections between hair and exercise and how being healthy in both areas is possible.