It’s refreshing to see awards and honors go to people who really deserve them. So when I scanned this article on Essence.com, about their Best in Black Beauty Awards, I was happy to see that Whitney White, also known as “Naptural85,” topped the heap.

She really is a cut above the rest, with her tips for cultivating, maintaining and styling natural hair. I stumbled across her channel while researching how to care for Baby’s hair, and I learned a lot about caring for my own hair in the process, too.

So congratulations, Whitney “Naptural85” White! Richly deserved. Here is her latest video, “Natural Hiar is TOO EXPENSIVE!?!”

UPDATE: Naptural85 is also a conversation starter. Here’s a response from hilarious 4C natural hair vlogger Glamfun: