One of the greatest myths is that black hair doesn’t grow. This couldn’t be further from the truth. All hair grows, black hair included. On average, hair grows at a rate of ½ inch per month, however proper hair care and genetics play a huge role in the speed at which your hair grows. We’ve all experienced periods where it seems like our hair just isn’t growing or won’t grow past a certain stage. Rest assured that your hair is indeed growing and will continue to grow. The reason why you aren’t seeing length however, is due to natural hair breakage. If hair…
So, apparently, ‘WORLD AFRO DAY’ is a thing and I AM SUPER HERE FOR IT! Celebrated on September 15th each year, this special day represents “change, education and celebration” of natural hairstyles among black and mixed-race women. In recognition of this awesome day, I shared a few photos of my natural hair in various lengths and stages on my Instagram. I received so much insta- love from those posts which really made me appreciate my hair and all the black girl magic it embodies! It was also amazing to see all the black hair self love from around the world. Black girls really…
The most common question I get about my natural hair is,““How did you grow your hair so fast?!”. Honestly, I don’t think there is any secret formula for fast healthy hair growth. I don’t use hair growth pills (I’m hairy enough already lol) and I certainly don’t subscribe to any of those over the top “grow hair fast” schemes like the inversion method. This method is just one of the many natural hair trends I believe we need to ditch ASAP! In my opinion, the rate at which hair grows is dependent on hair care and genetics (whether we like it or not). So…
It’s a TWO YEAR BlOGIVERSARY (Blog Anniversary)! I can’t believe it’s been two years already since I started The Business of Chic (TBOC)! I started TBOC back in 2016 when I was completing my Masters Degree in the UK. At the time, I was looking for a creative outlet to express my style and inner feelings and blogging seemed like the perfect thing. Starting a fashion blog had been on my mind for a while at that point so I finally decided to take the plunge and I haven’t looked back since! To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fitting to…
Let’s be honest, natural hair care can be expensive. We love our hair products (especially conditioner!) and we love our protective styles. Black Hair Care is a billion dollar industry and natural hair products specifically are definitely on the pricier end of the spectrum. Whether you’re newly natural, considering transitioning or have been rocking your kinks, coils and curls since you were in diapers, one thing is certain, you are definitely not trying to break the bank on hair care alone. We want healthy, beautiful hair but we want to achieve this on a budget. Here are some ways you can save money on your…
