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Meet Asha Mandela, The Guinnes World Record Holder for the Longest Locs

Meet Asha Mandela, The Guinnes World Record Holder for the Longest Locs

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! (karenhalliburton.com) - This is Asha Mandela, the Guinnes World Record Holder for the Longest Locs: 19 feet, 6 inches. Asha... 

Remember Sulfur-8? Here’s a 1960 Ad

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... 

Lauryn Hill Out-and-About with Rohan Marley and Kids

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

“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... 

10 Curly Hair Care Tips For Summer

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

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... 

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

Every holiday I am pressured with thoughts of how to wear my naturally coily hair.  I remember many holidays where I felt pressured to have to press my natural hair out, usually to please someone else.  ... 

March Updates… April is Underway!

March Updates… April is Underway!

I'm really excited about this challenge taking place this year and motivated by everyone who has chosen to join!  Thank you all for signing up on Facebook, tweeting your interest on Twitter, RSVP'ing... 

Heat Damage in 2002

Heat Damage in 2002

"Taking braids out. I'm wondering why, with all the new growth that I've been getting, still seems kinda short." This year it was back to basics: braids, twists, ... 

Flat Twists

Flat Twists

Flat twists unraveled at the back to eventually achieve flat twist-out style I do this style for the sole purpose of doing a flat twist-out the next day. Requirement: Hair must be properly washed and... 

My Bout with a Hard Press (2001)

My Bout with a Hard Press (2001)

This is my journal entry from 2001 when I learned about the terrible affects of a hard press. Feb 3, 2001 This was the year I decided to get my hair professionally pressed--or should... 

Spa-Like Hair Treatment

Spa-Like Hair Treatment

I have really been meaning to change my hairstyle, but these twists just do not want to go.  They really want to remain apart of me!  There has been a few things preventing me lately from getting my... 

Reflections (1/24/00)

Reflections (1/24/00)

Jan 24, 2000 "Amazing.  Today I wore my hair in tiny twists all around my head. I curled it, and wore it to school today and I got rave reviews, ... 

My Hair Phases

My Hair Phases

My hair, like most women's hair, has gone through quite a few stages and counting. Most were under the control and discretion of my parents, but I've... 

My Journey (1999), part 2

My Journey (1999), part 2

As mentioned in my previous post, I have been growing out my natural hair texture since 1999.  I learned online how to transition from my relaxer, how to style ... 

The Beginning of my Natual Hair Journey, part 1 (1999)

The Beginning of my Natual Hair Journey, part 1 (1999)

The summer of '99 was when I started growing out my hair naturally. I did so unknowingly, actually. I had heard that it's best to get your braids...