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Dynamic Diva: Taraji.P Henson

At first glance, Taraji P. Henson is a Hollywood elite, dripping in red carpet charm and black girl magic. But what many don’t know, is that this real life diva is a fighter and go-getter who never let failure stop her from going after…
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New Hair Crush Alert: Empire's Grace Gealey

There is something so strong yet pretty about Grace Gealey’s signature pixie cut. It’s spunky and versatile with the added benefit of being low maintenance. Don’t believe us? We took stock of some of this rising star’s most fab hair…
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Fashion Take-Over: Serayah Ranee Mcneill from Empire

Serayah Ranee Mcneill’s style game is no joke. This 20 year old singer-actress is a rising star on and off the big screen and we’re quickly falling into serious hair envy with all the fierce styles this diva is serving up. Take a look at…
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What Does Natural Hair Mean to Me?

Love the Curls You’re With: My Natural Hair Story Have you ever heard the phrase natural hair ain’t for everybody? Well, if you’re like me, that might’ve made you feel some type of way. The same way you might feel if you get a little…
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Hollywood Sweetheart Desiree Ross

Hollywood has been taken over by a series of gorgeous young ladies with bright futures ahead of them. We’ve taken some time to profile one of these leading ladies -Desiree Ross from Greenleaf. Actress Desiree Ross’ offscreen personality…
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The Oh-So- Lovely Lovie Simone

The cast of Oprah’s new hit TV show Greenleaf is teeming with delectable family drama, intrigue and romance. Not to mention the sea of fresh faces quickly making their way into our list of fav celebs. One of these fresh faces is truly…
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How to do Crochet Braids

Doing Crochet Braids without the Hassle You might be dying to get some Rapunzel braids for your glow up this summer. But you’re not willing to sit for ten hours in a chair having someone pull and twist your hair. Well the journey to…
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What are Indian Hair Extensions?

Indian Hair Extensions - What you need to know A woman’s hair is her crowning glory. So, if you’re into weaves, it makes sense to invest in good quality hair extensions that not only carry the style you want, but also last a long time.…
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What are Eurasian Hair Extensions?

If you’re ready to rock a new look and you’re considering hair extensions (we’ve already covered hair extensions - Brazilian, Malaysian, Peruvian, Indian) here’s the lowdown on Eurasian hair a new addition to the hair extension line…
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Dandruff, Dry Scalp and Cradle Cap - What is it and Why does it happen?

What's With the Flakes... Is It Dry Scalp or Dandruff? In almost every culture, dandruff is lumped in with a lack of good hygiene. That's a dangerous thing! Not just in social terms, but for the health of the scalp, itself. People see flakes…
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Slay with the Crochet Twists

Everything you need to know about Crochet Twists It is close to the end of the year and you know what that means – holiday time! But the cold and dry temperatures also mean that it’s the season for protective hairstyles. If you're…
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What is Hair Plopping

Revisiting Hair Plopping (And Why It Works On All Hair Types) "Extra curls, extra curls. No frizz, low frizz." (singing) Ever tried hair plopping? Either way, sing it with me. "Extra curls, extra curls..." This is exciting! We reviewed hair…
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Fall​ ​2017: 10​ ​Of​ ​The​ ​Best​ ​Black​ ​Hair​ ​Products​ ​for​ ​YOUR​ ​Hair​ ​

Let's​ ​take​ ​advantage​ ​of​ ​the​ ​few​ ​sunny,​ ​rainy,​ ​colorful​ ​and​ ​chilly​ ​romantic​ ​days​ ​left​ ​of​ ​fall before​ ​rushing​ ​headlong​ ​into​ ​the​…
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Natural Hair Movement - All You Need to Know

Photo Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62311846@N06/8165602014/ Educate, situate, participate. What am I getting at? We live in times where many support or condemn based on hearsay, information and sometimes even misinformation. Yet…
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What are Brazilian Hair Extensions?

Your hair is rebelling and crying out for help. Ok, maybe this isn’t you, but you have over-permed and under-maintained your hair, to the point the tell-tale signs are showing - dullness, lackluster, brittle texture, and tangled, split ends.…
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What Is Natural Hair Breakage? (And How To STOP It)

Got a ton of hair in your comb or brush, and still wondering if shed hair is normal? It is, but... breakage is different from shedding. Shedding is a normal part of the growth process. If the hair that fell still has the little white bulb at…
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CO-WASHING: Putting conditioner first in your natural hair care line-up

Conditioner Only Washing, or co-washing, is meant to give you all the clean without the squeak. All of you clean freaks know what I mean by “the squeak" - that effort we make to cut the grease, or oil factor, in whatever it is we’re trying…
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Does pre-poo perplex you? Minimize the stress on your tresses.

To pre-poo is to perform a restorative treatment on your hair prior to shampooing and keep stress on your hair shaft at bay. Typical treatments include: oil-based, protein-based, or just plain moisture-enhancing. Knowing what…
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What are Corn Rows?

Corn rows, Boxer Braids, or KKW Braids? Technically, all three are the same thing. However, when it comes to black hair, there is a tendency to rename styles that have not only been around for centuries, but styles like corn rows have cultural…
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Is no poo for you? When eliminating shampoo is the right choice.

The no poo movement is about removing any application of external chemicals from your cleansing routine. In this context, aside from shampoo, it also includes the elimination of conditioner. The belief is that man-made chemicals are a form…
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What is Natural Hair?

Everyone you ask will have a different answer to “what is natural hair?” To some, being natural just means wearing your natural curly hair. To others, it is an elite community and a complete lifestyle change. No matter how you define it,…
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