The Ultimate Hair Type Guide – Kinky Hair

Welcome back to our final instalment of the series. In part 4 we tackle the last hair type and learn the fundamentals of kinky hair. For those with thick, coarse locks, keep reading! Kinky natural hair can be tough (literally) to handle, usually belonging to people of African and/or Caribbean descent. Many women opt for protective styles — such as weave, extensions or braids — to prevent breakage. Kinky hair is laden with misconceptions: contrary to popular belief, although it’s tightly coiled, kinky hair is very fragile by nature. Due to the complex zig-zag shape of the individual hair strand, the sebum oil cannot reach past an inch or two down the hair shaft. Handle these delicate, dazzling locks with care.

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“Where there is no imagination there is no horror”… 5 Halloween hairstyles for the trend setters gals.

When you think of Morticia Addams, the image of a pallid face framed by raven black hair falling over a clinging black dress, suddenly pops into your mind. Hocus Pocus’ Winifred Anderson sports a full head of flaming red curls, while Tim Burton’ s ragdoll Sally wears waist-length cherry hair and Annabelle has a thick fringe hanging over thinly drawn brows and two golden blonde plaits with red bows.

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Girls Night Out Part 1. Little Black Dress

Nothing beats the feeling of getting together with your closest friends for a good night out. Have a giggle, have a glass (or several!) of the sparkly stuff and catch up on gossip. Girls night out isn’t just about getting out, it’s an opportunity to connect with people you feel comfortable with and most importantly, a chance to let your hair down! Well, when we say letting our hair down, it all depends on your outfit of course. Hair up or down, it doesn’t really matter, here at BriaHair we’re all about making you feel good about your hair, so read on for some tips to create the perfect girl’s night out. Continue reading “Girls Night Out Part 1. Little Black Dress”