Category: Hair Tips
Short Hairstyles for Over 50
Here are some short hairstyles for over 50 year old women. NOTE** – Not to say that any of these beautiful ladies are that age. This is strictly a picture reference from Thirsty Roots of what would look great on women of age.
Black Little Girls Hair Styles
Our community members have been asking where are the black little girls hair styles being that we get thousands of adult hairstyles uploaded. Well our member Queen C. out of Philadelphia, PA has answered that question with some really hot braids styles and twist. She has over 80 pics on her profile page that you [...]
Very Short Black Haircuts
Okay ladies here are some very short black haircuts you can look at to see if you want to mimic a hairstyle or build from one to come up with your own. Confidence is a must when you select to roll with one of these extreme short haircuts as many women are trying to grow [...]
4 Top Vitamins that Promote Hair Growth
Outside of eating healthy and maintaining a hair regimen, there are vitamins that promote hair growth that can be taken in supplement form. You can also find these vitamin in various foods. But a healthy diet and vitamin supplements alone is not the answer to longer healthier hair. To get the most out of vitamins, [...]
Natural Hair Products for Babies
Natural hair products for babies are something that can be debated by many African American mothers across the United States and abroad. The reason is because every child’s hair texture is not the same. This along with some other differences in bodily makeup can cause for different results in products selected for individual babies. The [...]
How To Make Short Black Hair Curly
Many women have transitioned from relaxed to natural hair through a big chop and are now in the need of information on how to make short black hair curly. Of course the definition of your curls will depend on your hair texture but the following information will get you started. We also recommend joining the [...]
5 Causes of Product Buildup on the Scalp
The definition of product buildup is residue or film that sits on the scalp and hair strands causing a grimy coating and/or a flaky substance. Some common signs of product build up include hair that looks or feels lifeless, flakes or flaky powder in the hair shaft, or overly dry dull hair. Lets find out [...]
traction alopecia symptoms
Before we get into traction alopecia symptoms, lets first learn what is this hair loss condition. Traction Alopecia hair loss is caused by extensive damage to the dermal papilla (hair papilla at the base of the follicle shown in the diagram) and the follicle by constant friction of pulling or tension over a long period of [...]
Hair Growth: Length Retention
Hair length retention is the process at which the hair that grows from the scalp is retained along the ends of the hair strands. The hair growth process starts from the roots or follicles of the scalp, but hair length has to be maintained with care in order to achieve long hair. On an average, [...]
What is a protective hairstyle?
The definition of a protective hairstyle is a style that tucks the ends of your hair away from being exposed to damaging agents such as sun, heat, and constant manipulation. Protecting hair is beneficial to all types of hair textures, relaxed, and natural. The purpose and benefits of this hairstyle is to grow healthier, longer [...]
6 Hair Care Tips For Micro Braids
The following micro braids maintenance tips will come in handy when you want a break from daily manipulation and styling your hair. Even though braided styles such as micros can be protective hairstyles, if not properly cared for, it could do more damage than protecting once you take them out. Here are a few tips [...]
faux hawk hairstyle for black women
The faux hawk hairstyle also known as the “fohawk” copies the style of a mohawk, but with tapered or razor cut shaped sides and without shaving the sides bald. This version is typically worn with a small but noticeable spike in the middle, and usually shorter than many traditional historic mohawks. There are many derivatives [...]
Before and After: Jaden Smith fade haircut
Did Jaden Smith cut his hair? Well, unfortunately Yes. I guess as a growing young man, Jaden decided it is time for a change in 2012 and debuted a pic of his new chopped short hair on his Twitter @officialjaden on January 27th. All that beautiful long curly hair is gone, but he looks very [...]
Before and After: Willow Smith shaved head
The evolution of the “Whip My Hair” young diva, Willow Smith’s shaved hair, is one of the most talked about head of hair next to Rihanna and Nicki Minaj in the music industry. She went from shaving just the sides of her hair to a mohawk haircut and after all that, now totally bald, “big [...]
50 Hot Black Hairstyles
Here are 50 hot black hairstyles for women to rock measuring from natural hair twist to relaxed short and fierce mohawks. These ladies are confident in their hairstyle choice and wear them proudly. Thirsty Roots captured each through our professional lenses to bring everyone of them to the world. If you like what we have [...]
Beyonce hair care tips
This is a look at a few of Beyonce hair care tips and styling aids from an article that was in one of People Magazine past issues and on People.com. Beyonce shares how she wears perfume in her hair because people smell your hair while hugging. Also she mentions a few favorite beauty products: MY [...]
Short Hair Styles For Fine Hair
Two short hair styles for fine hair whether you rock your style as a natural chica or a relaxed diva. Both of these women are rocking a mohawk and crushing it with confidence. Not to mention the earrings they chose as their accessory makes everything pop and was an excellent choice. Looking GOOD!
Bronner Bros Hair Show 2011
Thirsty Roots was on the scene for Bronner Bros Hair Show 2011 Mid-Summer August Event this past weekend. The hair styles was live and funky as usually and the Hair Battle show competition was intense. In the exhibit hall on the bottom level at the Georgia World Congress Center, there vendors from Ford to Dudley Products. Celebrities [...]
shaved haircut for black women
This picture of this shaved haircut for black women shows how you can wear a low haircut like Black Men Waves Hair. Women can train their hair to have waves after its shaved. Just like how men create 360 waves, you use the same process.
new shaved long weave styles
I guess singing artist Cassie’s hair trend brought out new shaved long weave styles like in this picture. Even with a shaved head, it is a fun option to add long or short weave whenever you want to switch up your styles. Black hairstyles are so diverse and creative. You can go from a short [...]
