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2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

Now that you've had a chance to make or break your new year's resolutions, it's time to take on a real challenge--promoting a healthier scalp to grow healthier hair! IT'S TIME!!! WILL YOU JOIN ME? How... 

“Justice for Lamya Cammon” My Open Letter to Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos

“Justice for Lamya Cammon” My Open Letter to Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos

Lamya Cammon is a 7 year old first grade student who had her hair cut by her own teacher out of anger said to be stemmed from the stress of budget cuts. Image courtesy of Essence.com (click for video) Many... 

My Experience at the 1st Annual”Wooli Me” Natural Hair Expo

My Experience at the 1st Annual”Wooli Me” Natural Hair Expo

The 1st Annual Wooli Me Natural Hair Expo presented by Estelle for Humanity took place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11am to 8pm in the Museum of African American Art, located on the 3rd floor of... 

Goapele Latest Do

Goapele Latest Do

Here's Goapele's newest look on the October 09 cover of Diablo magazine.   Funky!  She is definitely not new to the natural hairstyling scene and really I just love all the stops she pulls with her... 

Happy Halloween, Dahlings!

Happy Halloween, Dahlings!

My halloween look   Okay, let me explain... I'm a zombie with "hollywood glam", hence the jewelry and the boa and the gorgeous makeup work.  I was actually a zombie for the "2009 Thrill The World-Los... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt. 4

What Is Good Hair? Pt. 4

So finally, what really is good hair? I have heard someone say that good hair is hair that is on your head, meaning that if you have been blessed with hair, then it is good hair   You can be straight... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt.3

What Is Good Hair? Pt.3

Relaxer + Blow Drier + Hot Comb + Curling Iron = Good Hair In the African community, the problem is that many women do not know what their God-given natural hair texture looks like, let alone know how... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt.2

What Is Good Hair? Pt.2

Click here to read "What Is Good Hair?" "Girl, You've Got Some Good Hair!" I have heard women complimenting other women in saying "you have some good hair" referring to the hair texture of the person... 

What Is Good Hair?

What Is Good Hair?

A snapshot from Chris Rock's documentary film "Good Hair" showing a young girl getting her hair chemically relaxed straight. This seems to be the question of the year.  Good hair has been...