THE JOURNAL
A dose of self-care and styling tips, written by our community.

The Best Curl Creams for Black Men's Hair in 2025.
For Black men, finding the right curl cream can make all the difference. Whether you’re styling waves, curls or coils, the right product keeps your hair moisturised, defined, and frizz-free....

10 Minutes With Alvin Mills for Black Hair & Beauty Magazine.
SHYNE founder Alvin Mills has been featured in Black Hair & Beauty Magazine! This exclusive interview, titled 10 Minutes with Alvin Mills, Founder of SHYNE, dives into his entrepreneurial journey,...

SHYNE Gives Back: Our Community Day in Accra, Ghana.
SHYNE is about more than just self care products—we want to uplift and support our community. This December, we had the incredible opportunity to take that mission to Accra, Ghana,...

How to Talk to Your Barber: A Guide for Men With Afro Hair Textures.
When it comes to getting the perfect trim, communication with your barber is key, especially if you have afro or curly textured hair. Afro hair requires specific care and techniques...

An Expert's Guide to Hair Care for Black Men.
Taking care of afro hair requires more than just a basic routine. Black men often face unique hair care challenges, from maintaining moisture to preventing breakage. Whether you're rocking waves,...

5 Ways to Use Curl Cream for Men's Hair Styling.
Maintaining healthy, defined curls can be a challenge without the right products... That’s where SHYNE curl cream comes in. Specifically formulated with 95% natural ingredients like shea butter, castor oil,...

Behind the Brand: Alvin Mills' Founding Story of SHYNE.
The Birth of SHYNE: A Solution to a Personal Challenge My inspiration for the brand came from a personal struggle that I encountered finding quality haircare products for black men. The market...

5 Essential Hair Care Products for Black Men.
As black men, our hair and identity are interconnected and that's why haircuts and haircare often mean so much to us. It's more than just "hair", its a form of self...