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Natural Hair Salons: 3 Tips On How To Find A Good Natural Hair Stylist
Have you ever felt like you would rather learn to maintain your own natural hair than to leave it at the hands of a hairstylist? *raising hand* Well I certainly have. I don't want to get into salon...
Is That Hair Killing You?
As if chemical relaxer burns, alopecia, and unnecessary poverty from the staggering cost of sew-ins and lace fronts wasn’t enough, our hair has found another way to potentially kill us. U.S. Surgeon...
Deborah Gabriel, Book Review: Hair Products 101 by Chicoro
Book Review: Hair Products 101 by Chicoro (peoplewithvoices.com) - Black women who have turned their backs on relaxers and weaves and who embrace their afro textured hair are women who are hungry for...
My bald patch led to a thriving UK natural hair community
My bald patch led to a thriving UK natural hair community (peoplewithvoices.com) - It’s funny how a personal choice has made such a difference not only to my own life, but many other people’s as well....
A male perspective on black women with natural hair
A male perspective on black women with natural hair (peoplewithvoices.com) - I am writing this comment to in regards to the somewhat general perception that we black men only seem to appreciate ...
Is Touching ‘Natural’ Hair Unnatural?
In an article on CNN.com, Lisa Respers France recounts the story of being in a chain restaurant with her husband when a white woman reached out in an attempt to touch her hair because it was "neat." France's...
Industry Pioneer Teaches Salons How to Expand Their Business Through Retail Sales
Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Keneesha Hudson, Owner of Urbanbella, the curly, kinky, wavy hair apothecary and salon, will be the guest speaker for the September Atlanta Natural Hair Care Professional...
The 7th Annual Toronto Natural Hair & Beauty Show
The 7th Annual Toronto Natural Hair Beauty Show, Ontario’s only hair show dedicated to black women and men who wear their hair natural, runs Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Japanese...
Let’s Talk Hair! – Jamaica Observer
Under The Dryer recently popped into Aisha Morgan's Nettle Moss cosmetics hotspot, where some of her fab clients shared their hair experiences with us. There was, too, a rather informative product-based...
Jasmine Powers Talks About NaturalHairParade.com (photos)
This summer, I caught up with none other than Jasmine Powers of "Natural Hair Parade" and thought I'd ask her a few questions: What is "Natural Hair Parade"? Natural Hair Parade is an event production...
Khamit Kinks Natural Hair Salon Moves to New Home in Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) August 13, 2011 Anu Prestonia, the owner of Khamit Kinks, is moving her natural hair salon to the Boerum Hill section of downtown Brooklyn, and says the new location will be easier...
With Hair Pat-Downs, Complaints of Racial Bias
Now she wonders, as some other black women evidently do, whether the Transportation Security Administration also has a thing about their hair. Ms. Nance is the second black woman I’m aware of within...
The Day: Natural Hair Awards at Brooklyn Museum
(source: fort-greene.thelocal.nytimes.com) Jim Flood Who does your hair, locals? Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill! As summer starts to fade, the heat has finally relented: today will be sunny...
Erykah Badu To Lead Isis Brantley’s Natural Hair Parade (VIDEO)
Here’s the chance to show off your lovely natural tresses to the nation (or, at least to Dallas). Isis Brantley, also known as the "guru of natural hair care," is celebrating 31 years of natural hair...
NIVEA Ad #epicfail
EDIT: NIVEA USA apologizes for ad - concept designed by draftfcb.com (NY Times), Commentary (FORBES) What do you think of this NIVEA ad? Putting on my marketing hat, I'll say that the company was reckless...
No Nappy Hair Allowed
Wait--am I missing something? Is that Rihanna's real hair? And am I the last person on earth to realize this? *SHM* Anyway, I loved this blogger's candid expression about her love for her hair...
All Tangled Up: Oprah’s Hairstylist Andre Walker Clears Up ‘Kinky Hair’ Comments
Oprah Winfrey and her hairstylist, Andre Walker. Photo: HelloBeautiful.com I think Andre's digging himself into a hole with this one... not the type of follow-up I would have expected from him, but should...
Meet Asha Mandela, The Guinnes World Record Holder for the Longest Locs
(karenhalliburton.com) - This is Asha Mandela, the Guinnes World Record Holder for the Longest Locs: 19 feet, 6 inches. Asha calls her hair her baby. She believes her locs are the center for her energy, wisdom,...
Natural hair beauty campaign in Kenya gathers momentum
Ms Kariuki and Ms Mogoi who are behind the blog. Mwikali Lati African women have been told to “relax your hair, that way it is more manageable.” Kurlykichana.com, a local blog on natural hair, is working...
Remember Sulfur-8? Here’s a 1960 Ad
(courtesy of vieilles annonces) (karenhalliburton.com) - This Sulfur-8 ad for conditioner and shampoo claimed you would have longer, healthier, richer looking hair. The ad also asked if your hair...
Natural Hair Entrepreneurs Cash In On Guidance
In case you missed it... The New York Times' Jamila Bey reports that as more black women decide to wear their hair natural, many are heading to the Internet for help. For entrepreneurs with expertise...
Lauryn Hill Out-and-About with Rohan Marley and Kids
Lauryn Hill showed off her baby bump while enjoying family time with Rohan Marley and their children at "Spider Man, Turn Off the Dark” on Broadway. This sweet family moment is a far cry from the mini-controversy...
“Love, Peace, and Soul” Gets Major Recognition
(Essence.com) - A little bit of Black "love, peace, and soul" will go down in history at the Smithsonian. Artifacts from Don Corenelius' legendary "Soul Train" have now been donated to the historical...
Porsche Thomas: "I’m A Daddy’s Girl, Not Girly Princess" (PHOTOS)
Porsche Thomas is a strikingly beautiful Los Angeles based model and actress who is presently dropping anchor in Harlem, New York. You may recognize the Brooklyn born beauty from when she modeled an Oscar...
10 Curly Hair Care Tips For Summer
Curly hair care tips for keeping your curls looking great. It’s beachy wave and curl season! Here are some curly hair care tips for keeping your curls looking great during the hot, humid summer months. 1....
Tia Mowry Gives Birth to Baby Boy
And baby makes three! Tia Mowry and hubby Cory Hardrict welcomed a son today, reports PEOPLE. We last heard from the beautiful new mom when she tweeted that she couldn’t make it to the BET Awards this...
3/27/11:”Beautiful Inside & Out” Mixer
Dr. Kari, owner of Mahogany Hair Revolution, will host a health and beauty mixer, Beautiful Inside and Out, an event celebrating Women’s History Month. The theme for the mixer is “Springing Forward...
Warren Buffett + Bad Hair = Business Sense?
Elena, a character on "The Secret Millionaires Club" animated web series, laments over a bad haircut. I love a good cartoon, especially the ones that aim to educate :-) A Squared Entertainment,...
Photos From The 2nd Annual Wooli Me – Part 1
Wooli Me was founded by Denise Estelle who one day came to realize that every woman around her and who came before her wore wigs, weaves and perms decided to create an event to celebrate natural hair. ...
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