Black Men Grooming

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor

4C hair is the thirstiest texture on the planet. I say that with zero exaggeration and years of personal experience. Finding the best moisturizer for 4C hair is not about grabbing whatever sits on the shelf at Target. It is about understanding that your coils lose moisture faster than any other…

I spent two years with starter locs. The first six months were a disaster because I was using the wrong product. A thick wax that promised “instant lock” gave me buildup so bad my loctician had to do a deep cleanse that set my progress back weeks. That experience taught me something every loc…

Deep conditioning is the single most important step in a 4C hair care routine, and most men skip it completely. I get it. Sitting with product in your hair for 30 minutes does not sound exciting. But here is the reality: 4C hair loses moisture faster than any other texture, and without regular deep…

When I decided to start locs in 2019, the first thing I did was call three locticians in Atlanta. The quotes ranged from $150 to $600 for installation alone. I had no idea where that range came from, and nobody would explain it without me sitting in their chair first. So I did the research myself….

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor

Last updated: February 2026 by Darius Washington, Black Men’s Grooming Editor