Naturalista Numismatics

Easy Steps to Get Rid of Dry Scalp

Dandruff is one of the many causes of dry scalp but it is important to know that the two conditions are distinct. Understanding the difference between dandruff and a dry scalp can help with choosing the right treatment. Dandruff causes the scalp to flake and may cause visible flakes on...

LottaBody For The Naturalistas?

Yes! You read that correctly the first time around. While you may recognize the brand Lottabody for their setting lotion primarily used on relaxed hair, the well-known brand launched into the natural hair market a few years ago. Lottabody now offers a line of styling products that will work for...

Are dreadlocks hard to maintain?

Never has a hairstyle been so misunderstood and generated so many rumors. Contrary to popular belief, clean dreads lock up and tighten faster than dirty dreads. Maintaining dreadlocks is very different from maintaining other natural hair styles. Dreadlocks don’t need to be brushed and don’t require regular trimming. Like other natural...

Demystifying the Wash and Go

One thing that completely surprises new naturals is their curl pattern. If you’re transitioning after chemically altering your hair’s texture for years with texturizers or relaxers, you can’t know what to expect. Many naturalistas have transitioned because they look forward to being able to wash their hair, shake, and head...

Five Ways to Stop Hair Breakage

What causes hair damage and hair breakage? Getting to the cause of hair breakage is critical if you are going to reverse the problem and begin to see healthy hair and experience rapid growth. You have got to take the time to figure out what works for and against you, so...

Blow Drying and Flat Ironing Techniques for Natural Hair

Sure, you love your curls and kinks, otherwise you wouldn’t be natural. Sometimes, though, you may want to change things up. Naturalistas often opt for a straight hair style when they want a new look, to do a length check, or when trimming or cutting their hair. Whatever your reason,...

Styling Natural Hair with Heat Damage

Heat damage. Let’s be honest, it’s awful. If you have chemically straightened hair it can be a bit easier to hide. However, natural hair heat damage is far too obvious to hide when you have coils and texture. The kinkier your hair, the more disastrous heat damage is to your...

Surviving Wash Day: Tips for Washing Natural Hair

The dreaded wash day. If you’ve recently transitioned from the creamy crack, you may have found that washing natural hair is now more tedious depending on your hair texture. When I transitioned back in 2000, I was ill-informed about what wash day would mean for me. I used the same...

Thinking of Big Chopping?

The decision to make the Big Chop can be scary.  Consider our simple tips and you’ll be cruising: 1) Find your ideal haircut. A good shaped cut which is flattering to your face is a MUST. Maybe take time to check in with the barber. 2) Add  a pop of...