If you ask a handful of natural-haired sisters where they get their hair inspiration, how they learned to tackle to the perfect twist-out or how they heard about their now-staple-products, I bet my bottom dollar they'll point you straight to YouTube. Yes, YouTube, the peer-to-peer video hosting site with millions of uploads from people just like you. Searching things like “African American hair” or “Natural Hair” will return search results for thousands of videos that offer an array of information from product reviews to how-to techniques. These videos have been the claim to fame for several young ladies, who just like you, share an interest in healthy hair but share their findings and results with the world. Oh, the beauty blogger. These women have paved the way for many naturals; objecting to societal barriers that once hindered the unconventional kinky-curly-haired girl from facing the world with her untamed mane.
The videos, often in-conjunction with a print weblog, serve as a repository of all things hair and beauty related. From product reviews, to personal experience stories, to step-by-step tutorials, these women have influenced many women across the world -- yes, world -- to embark on their quest for healthy, beautiful hair. The influence has definitely been noticed and has gained the attention of mainstream media outlets, including National Public Radio (NPR) and CNN. While the many blogs are geared toward the journey to natural, free-from-relaxed hair, many don't discriminate. Healthy hair is something that many African American women have struggled to maintain their whole lives (after decades of trying to keep up with the Jones'), and thanks to these influential women, there is now a very public community of women after the same goal.
Some of my personal favorite, just to name a few:
- NaturalChica.com
- Afrobella.com
- CurlyNikki.com
- CurlsCoilsandKinks.com
Check them out!
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