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What is Your Relationship with your Hair?
We believe that our hair does not define us. Rather, our hair is an extension of the self that encourages us to create meaningful rituals around personal expression and self care. October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BlackHistory Month. We would be remiss if we did not mention one individual whose honesty and awareness empowered an entire generation of Black men and women. India Arie It feels both trivial and important to acknowledge that a lot has been said about Black women's hair throughout the past centuries. However, arguably, not one statement carried more relevance and truth in recent history than India Arie’s anthem “I Am Not My Hair”. Coming from a Black woman, Ms. Arie took possession of the narrative around what...
Iconic Autumn + Winter Styles
It’s October, so we’re feeling witchy! We’re inspired to conjure up some Black girl magic. As we enter the Autumn and winter seasons, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit 5 iconic looks that you can recreate with our all-natural products at home. Here are our top 5 hairstlyes for cold weather: Looking for a way to frame your face while keeping your neck warm? Issa Rae’s look for the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards offers the best of both worlds. Prep your hair and scalp by using BBN’s Moisture Silk Sulfate-Free Shampoo to protect your scalp. Maintain the look with our Hair Too Balm Whipped Butter to control fly aways and keep your tresses as crisp as...
The Carcinogenic Ingredients Hiding in your Bathroom Cabinet
October is both Black History Month & Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a brand that makes hair and skin products that include all-natural, non-carcinogenic ingredients, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the fragile resilience of our bodies and how selecting the right products can support a longer, healthier life. Studies have shown that on average, Black women use more hair care products than any other demographic. Additionally, products marketed towards Black women contain more toxins than those marketed to other groups. Since Black hair has been misplaced at the center of cross-cultural debates, styles that seek to contain the curl and control the kinks have been popularized over natural and protective hairstyles for well over a...
Embracing a mindset of natural hair
Throw back to 2010 when I did a big chop.. I must say, It was way more than just a hair cut. To me, my big chop represented change, resilience, authenticity and most importantly, acknowledgement and acceptance of myself. I was literally returning to my roots. I know a lot of women have reservations about having short hair. Especially if you grew up in the Christian church, we were taught that long hair was closer to God’s glory. And also that longer hair was more feminine and desirable. My mom put my first relaxer in when I was seven years old. That was her choice, not mine. I was excited about starting over again without chemicals because...
Join our 30-Day Healthy Natural Hair Challenge
Join Bourn Beautiful Naturals in a month-long challenge of healthy natural & curly hair. 7th August to 4th September