Straight To The Root was founded by celebrity hairstylist, Daria Wright. This site stands apart because it provides expert hair care advice from a licensed professional hairdresser who specializes in working with black hair. Wright currently freelances for editorial and television and is based in the New York City area.
The woman in this photograph, Sarah Breedlove is an example of a true pioneer. She was truly ahead of her time. She is more commonly known as Madame CJ Walker. Walker came from humble beginnings she rose through the “ranks” of plantation life steadily. She started a plantation worker and worked her way up to being [...]
1. Jane Carter Solution Fellow hairstylist, Jane Carter created soothing natural products 2. Hair Rules Created by hairstylist Eric J. Dickey he knows curly hair for sure 3. Miss Jessies Ultra popular line formulated by two hairstylist sisters, Titi and Mikko 4. Morrocan Oil soft, smooth and shiny hair 5. Organic Root Stimulator Effective products [...]
My work as a freelance hairstylist means that I work in a non-traditional environment. Currently, I am working on the Tyra Banks Show which is taped in New York City. I have worked with America’s Next Top Model winner Jaslene shown in the video clip, styling her hair for appearances on the Tyra Banks Show, [...]
Did you know that an itchy scalp is a sign of a bigger problem and that can and does affects the condition of your hair? In general it is a very common problem. I would say that itchy scalp problems are even more common among African American women based on a few factors related to [...]
There isn’t any one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to proper scalp hygiene. With that being said, many black women do not shampoo their hair frequently enough to maintain a healthy scalp environment. Culturally speaking, it’s quite typical for black women to shampoo their hair once every couple of weeks. Under normal circumstances this can work. [...]
For any of you brides-to-be that are planning a perfect spring wedding your wedding day hairstyle is indeed a high priority. I contributed for an article all about spring wedding hairstyles. If you are the about to take that walk down the aisle and you want some fresh inspiration. Check out the wedding hair guide [...]
Often shiny hair that moves or flows freely is considered to be healthy. And because of those factors the hair has what I call an increased “touchability factor”. The appearance to the eye is that shining, bouncing hair will also be soft. Just like the Charmin people are tempted to touch it. If that’s the kind of hair that you’re longing [...]
Here are my Top 10 Most Recommended products list. They are some of my favorites. Whenever I come across a great thing I like to let you all know. The hair styling aids on this list work well even for thicker, coarse, or kinky hair textures. It doesn’t matter if your hair is chemically treated or natural. Top 10 Most Recommended [...]
FYI-Please don’t ever refer to a black woman’s hair as hair as “nappy” ( can also be spelled “knappy” ). In general, it’s not considered a compliment. A black woman’s natural hair texture happens to be quite a touchy subject. A friend of mine had an experience the other day that proves the point. My friend is black and [...]
The documentary “Good Hair” produced by comedian Chris Rock has women everywhere, black and white, talking alot more openly about their deep dark hair secrets. As the main guest Rock was on the “Oprah” show to promote his film. During the course of the show Rock was able to pull off what no man has ever [...]
[picappgallerysingle id="202913"]You’re in the beauty supply store looking for the perfect product. They all promise to deliver the best results. How do you know which one to choose? How do you whether it will work this time and not be a waste of money? Find out from my checklist below three things that will help you make some [...]
The other day during my commute home from work I noticed a girl who happened to be sitting in the front of the bus do the strangest thing. She all of a sudden began slapping the top of her head. It was the intense way she was beating herself in her head that caught [...]
In an another article, I uncovered the little known reason behind “why she pats her hair weave”. This article is especially for those of you who clearly understood the wicked itch I was describing. That is because you are wearing either a full sewn in hair weave or hair braid extensions. This information really applies to any hairstyle that [...]
There are some offenses that are regularly committed by clients and by many hairstylists that I need to address. BEFORE you get your relaxer touch-up service : 1. Do NOT shampoo your hair the day of, or even up to several days before visiting your stylist. Early in my career, I had a particular client who would [...]
There’s a very black and white issue among hair salons that seems to be largely ignored. It’s what you might call the ”elephant in the middle of the room”. I’m referring to the phenomenon of so called “black” hair salons and “white” hair salons. For the most part, beauty salons are in the business of providing personal hairstyling services. So therefore it is [...]
