5 Atlanta-based natural hair YouTubers you should know about

There’s virtually no limit to the things natural hair can do.

Twists, braids or natural kinks and coils are just a few of them. For inspiration on how to style your own tresses, look no further than YouTube.

Aside from a trusted local stylist, YouTube and social media such as Instagram are great resources for many natural-haired men and women.

Several natural-hair influencers are based in Atlanta. Here are five of them.

Boluwasefe Adelugba

Boluwasefe Adelugba launched her YouTube channel during the pandemic in 2020. She focuses on different hairstyles, including a braided ponytail and an Afro hair bun. Other videos include challenges and vlogs.

Alyssa Marie

Alyssa Marie offers her insight on products, natural hair myths and hairstyles. She also explains how you can find the right hair salon. Alyssa is a 2021 member of the Sephora Squad, an influencer program for unique storytellers with a diverse point of view.

ForeverCryssy

Protective styles are the focus of the ForeverCryssy YouTube channel. Crystiana has a variety of options to choose from, including buns, braids, crochet passion/spring twists and wigs. Like many YouTubers, Crystiana’s channel isn’t just about natural hair. She also covers beauty trends and vlogs, often about her life in Atlanta.

Dayna Bolden

Dayna Bolden is a full-time lifestyle and beauty vlogger. She posts natural hair videos demonstrating how products perform in her hair. She also uploads hairstyling tutorials, including how she styles her daughter’s hair. Other videos focus on fitness and decor.

MahoganyKnots

Kiki, also known as MahoganyKnots, began posting hairstyles on YouTube in 2009. Although she hasn’t been active on YouTube lately, she occasionally posts her hairstyles and those of her children on Instagram. Kiki is launching a website soon.