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Natural Hair Online Support Groups
Through a simple online search you will come across natural hair community sites, forums, personal blogs and natural hair albums within Fotki and Flickr. You can find natural hair groups on Yahoo! and MySpace as well as Twitter, and Facebook. By doing a search on these sites for ‘natural hair’ or entering in specific names of some of your favorites, you can even have natural hair support via cell phone.
One of my favorite Facebook profiles is Tassanee ‘Happynappyt’ Walden. When you log on to her profile and see the natural hair information, which includes pictures, product reviews, hair challenges and links to other natural hair sites, you will feel like you stepped into a natural hair community site. Through the Internet you will find sites that are solely dedicated to natural hair, as well as inclusive sites that cater to all who are in search of healthy hair advice.
These sites are a great help for those who are either thinking about transitioning, in the transitioning process or who are already a part of the natural journey. Afrobella: (afrobella.com) is another favorite that features beauty, natural hair care, skin care, makeup advice, and more. Also check out Kinnks: (kinnks.com/directory) – a worldwide online directory of natural hair links.
What are your favorites?
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Thanks for sharing! I’m a member of Black Hair Media. I had no idea so many other sites existed! I have been natural for 2 years and I love it! I decided to go natural due to the fact that I am in the military and trying to keep up with a roller set was wearing me down! Now I mainly rock wigs/lacefronts when i’m working and i’ll wear my natural hair on the weekends. I must say that I have fallen in love with lacefront wigs…they allow u to have a perm style without having a perm. I have the freedom to wear any style. It’s great!
I love Curly nikki and Motown Girl! I also love Afrobella & Mane and Chic. They all have great product reviews and natural hair inspiration.
I love Kinky Hair Blog!!! thats my girl! she is always giving great information about natural hair from styles to products. Go check her out
I love Urbancurlz, curly nikki,newlynatural, black hair media and I just discovered another forum – HappyCurlz :)
Thanks to the author for the list of great natural hair sites. While there are so many sites too numerous to place on the list; the reader also gave readers the opportunity to list their favorites! How cool is that!
Given the authors’ list and those shared by the readers, we should come up with an awesome list of natural hair sites to support, share, and has access to a wealth of information.
Another great article!
Babs
This was a great piece. I truly wish it was available when I went natural in 2002. I was lucky enough to find Nappturality, Motown Girl and Long Hair Care Forum. I remember when I was obsessed with my new growth…lol and my Fotki album. Looking at other sista’s Fotki albums truly got me through. Believe it or not – I went from 12inches to 1 inch and all I can say it made me love myself even more.
It’s dope that all the new and emerging blogs and sites are popping up cause you def need some support when you are natural. It’s not as easy as one would think – for me it was WAY harder than styling my hair with a perm. And I am not saying it’s bad, but for me it was the first time I had ever dealt with my natural texture and it was something I had to learn and practice and the support that each of these sites give is so needed.
Thanks for sharing
Nappturality is my favorite!!
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Thanks for all the nderful & helpful information. Inew about Harilista & Curlyniki. I had no idea about all the other one I do follow a couple blogs. just have been natural since January. I am alwa looking for more information.
Thanks very much. Evn if you made my reading list 10 time longer! LOL
Thanx again boo!!(can’t say it enough lol). my girls always make me feel loved and appreciated! and i will be making sure you get your shout-out as well :)
Great article Laquita!! It makes me beyond happy to see how many options there are these days….when I went natural a couple of years ago, resources were few and far between…but with so many blogs and hair boards…it can be information overload sometimes..lol…but at least it’s there! yeah!
I had no idea that Laquita was doing this article. I’m so flattered that she mentioned my YouTube channel. I’m glad people are finding the channel helpful and hope they find the blog useful too.
Great article, Laquita!
thank you thank you thank you
i need all of the references i can get
it’s my new obsession
i’m currently making the transition from relaxer to natural and it is NOT easy
especially because i have no desire to cut it all off!
stay with me ya’ll
everyday is a struggle and i can’t help but look at every chick with natural hair and say,
i wonder if my hair is going to look like that :)
…this was VERY helpful
oh.. i’ve been following http://www.curlynikki.com
i like her
I am clikcing on these sites as we speakk, thankyou, thankyou thankyouu!
this is an awesome article i will share!!!
Thank you so much Laquita! Had no idea you were a writer ;) ‘Preciate the shout out!
My favorite is Mane and Chic.
Great article Laquita…thanks for the shout out :)
My favorite is Nappturality, I also love Glamzini(she is too funny) Keep It Kinky and Curly Nikki. This is great info thank you.
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I love Curlynikki.com, Heatstylednaturals.blogspot.com and blackgirllonghair.blogspot.com. Those are my faves, great authors
My first “love” was Mane and Chic. Then I stumbled upon CurlyNikki and HoneyBrownSugar came into my life. I love ‘em!
Don’t forget your natural hair accessories! http://www.LonasOriginalCreations.com 20% Discount: NATURAL
I just found out about the site and will participate in the forum. I have an online natural hair company that I would like to share. The name of the company is Natures Brew and my site is http://www.naturesbrew.com Please take a look at my line of products.
Right now, I’m loving Black Girl with Long Hair. She is on top of her blog game. She covers everything to do with natural hair.
I just launched a site, http:/mysalonscoop.com that is focused on salon reviews to keep healthy hair (natural or relaxed). It’s a labor of love to help salon-going sisters. I appreciate any feedback from the hair obsessed.
Wow, I have a few more sites to add to my long list – those that have sites/blogs don’t forget to submit them to the Kinnks online directory (kinnks.com/directory) – :o)
I truly heart Nappturality!
I think mysalonscoop.com is a cute website. I love the design. It doesn’t look cheap and looks well thought out and put together which will keep me coming back. I think it’s a brilliant idea to be able to get the inside scoop on some of these crazy salons. I have definitely had my share of scary experiences. I have been natural for almost 4 years and I have been to more people who said they can do natural hair and couldn’t than people who could actually do my hair and was trying to help me keep it on my head.
My favorite website is motowngirl.com. I have made most of the recipes from that website and my hair has loved me for it. I have researched and found plenty of websites that have great recipes for natural deep conditioners, leave-in conditioners, etc. I love shea butter and the recipe that I found for my moisturizer to help my hair healthy and growing.
Happy Researching! And enjoy your beautiful, Natural hair!
Thanks for this!
A great one is http://www.thehairoine.com – The online forum is http://www.thehairoine.ning.com and its a really vibrant new space for naturalistas!
The Hairoine also does videos on YouTube.com/thehairoine.
Many of the other sites already mentioned are also great.
Also check out ymib.com for natural advice & guidance!
A great website for naturals with products made just for naturals.
Locks Crunchie is a great website for naturals
I discovered and got hooked on online hair support sites a little over a year ago when I was searching online for reviews on DR Miracles products and have never looked back. Needless to say I never touched Dr Miracles after all the great products I learnt about from these sites. LHCF was actually my inspiration for starting the Fab Hair Project social network. Love that community.
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I love HAIRLISTA http://WWW.hairliciousinc.com AND KISS http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/ they have really good information for relaxed ladies who want to take great care of their hair while using chemicals. they also have forums for natural and relaxed ladies. i’m so glad someone finally wrote an article about these new resources for black women!
I love THE ANTI HAIR SLAVE. She mostly chats about relaxed hair but it’s still awesome information
Great Website!!
I4M SO PROUD OF BEING NATURAL§
Great information. I have started a local support group in Greensboro, NC recently. If you live in the Triad area feel free to join us at http://www.napturalness.webs.com. The first meeting will be March 6, 2010.
This seems to be a great site for Healthy Black Hair Care its provides Free Black Hair Care E-Book and reveals the secret how you can grow up to 6 inches of healthy long black hair in a year and stop hair damage in 90 days.i had been relying on http://www.blackhaircare101.com earlier and they too offered good stuff.