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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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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How To Avoid A Ratchet Weave

Have you ever wondered how some women keep their weave looking fresh for months? For those of you who are looking for weave advice, this one's for you. The Basics The future of weaves start at the roots. To prevent breakage, do not…

My Top 5 Natural Hair Moisturizers

Water! And that's just it folks. Sometimes all that those frizzy or crunchy bits need is a little spritz of the sustenance of life. Though it doesn't necessarily provide a long lasting frizz control solution it works wonders with already…

The Accidental yet Unapologetic Politicized Crown

"What I have learned for myself is that I don't have to be anybody else; and that myself is good enough; and that when I am being true to that self, then I can avail myself to extraordinary things" - Lupita Nyong'o Back in 2009, with…

5 Things I Didn’t Know Before Going Natural

Going natural is no easy task--it wasn’t easy for me, and it probably won’t be easy for you. Being healthy in all respects is so necessary, and that includes having a healthy head of hair. Ridding your hair of harmful chemicals, heat…

Naturalista to Hairlista: 6 Amazing Tips for Healthy Relaxed Hair

I was natural for 24 years and then decided that I wanted a change and on a whim I relaxed my hair. It was such a freeing experience, not because my hair was now relaxed, but because I realized that I was not bound anymore by anyone's expectations…

5 Tips & Tricks for a Great Looking Weave!

Last month, as I was sitting down for my monthly weave in with my sister, who happens to be a weave expert. We started chatting about weaves, and how difficult it can be for woman of color to maintain great looking hair. Especially weaves. Personally…

Go Natural Or Go Home

The trend to go natural has gone viral. Women rocking natural hair feel successful; women wanting to rock natural hair feel motivated and ambitious. In hopes to find and embrace a wholesome and complete image of a black woman that does not apologize…

Breaking News: I Know Nothing About My Hair

In my first year of university I went natural and became obsessed with black women's hair. I watched all the youtube videos I possibly could and read all the articles I could find all online. I thought I knew something about black women's hair.…

My Natural Hair Journey

With big hair comes big responsibility. The weight of the curls brushing against me was too heavy a burden for my shoulders to bear. My natural hair journey is one filled with ups and downs--disappointments that shook my self-esteem to the…

My Heat Damage Diary

As much as I love my natural hair, sometimes I just feel like telling shrinkage to eat it and go back to straightening my hair. The problem is that for most curly haired women, regularly applying heat can be very damaging to our hair. When…

A Head Full of Wool: The History of Black Hair in North America

Where did the story of black hair begin? Too often we begin black people's story with slavery - when we know full well that the African story began in Africa. Before Slavery Early in the fifteenth century, African hair was a distinct form…

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