Mary T. Johnson

I spent years trying to hide my curls under tight buns and stiff hairspray. One night I asked for something softer and actually left a salon feeling like myself. I learned the hard way which updos survive slow dances and humidity. These are the styles that worked for my hair — messy, sleek, braided, and … Read more

I used to hate updos. They felt stiff and fake on my wavy hair. Then I learned what my hair actually wants. That changed everything. What Are the Best Cute Hairstyle Updos to Try? These 12 cute hairstyles updos are the ones I actually wear when I want to look put-together without fuss. I picked … Read more

I spent years fighting my curls and trying braid styles that looked easy in photos. Some worked; most left me re-doing hair every morning. I finally learned what holds, what loosens, and how to ask my stylist so the updo survives humid commutes. Here are 20 black braided hairstyles updos I actually wear. 20 Top … Read more

I used to hate bangs because every one I tried grew into a sad curtain of hair. Then I learned how curtain bangs actually behave when I put them up. They breathe. They soften a bun. They hide a bad haircut day. These are styles I’ve worn, fixed, or asked my stylist for. Quick, honest, … Read more