Goodness knows we spend a lot of money on haircare. Between salon visits, hair products and accessories, hair maintenance can be a nice chunk of a modern girl’s monthly budget. In these tough economic times, we all want to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing in the looks department.

Here are ways to save a few bucks on haircare and still be cute!

In our quest to outwardly express our inner diva, black women worldwide have sacrificed time and treasure to achieve ravishing ringlets, roller sets and relaxers. It’s a constant struggle and sometimes we’re unknowingly battling ourselves. There is a wealth of misinformation swirling about when it comes to African-American hair care. Acting on this false information only leads to unnecessary stress and frustration. Here are some commonly held misconceptions about African-American hair.