There are a myriad of products on the market that promise to nourish, hydrate, strengthen and protect your hair. They’re laced with ingredients that can be detrimental to your hair and are churned out in factories. While those buys keep the billion dollar beauty industry buzzing, they’re not always the best option for women looking…
When I wrote about ASAP Rocky’s beauty advice that dark-skinned women should stay away from red lipstick, more than a few readers commented saying he was just stating his opinion and he shouldn’t be attacked for it. Their thinking went: ASAP just happens not to like how red lipstick looks on darker skin tones —…
Fashion commentator and self-professed bon-vivant, Simon Doonan, found himself in the middle of a controversy this week when he implored black women to “bring back the afro.” Doonan’s declaration came after he’d spent a week watching Blaxploitation films on YouTube in advance of an interview with legendary actress Pam Grier, whom he affectionately(?) called “the…
Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist, Andre Walker, sent the natural hair world into a tizzy when he made statements in 2011 about kinky hair. He said: “I always recommend embracing your natural texture. Kinky hair can have limited styling options; that’s the only hair type that I suggest altering with professional relaxing.” When the backlash from his…
I’ve been natural since 1994, way before there were 50 billion blogs and YouTube tutorials dissecting the natural hair “movement”. Everything I learned about my hair was done through trial and error. Plenty of errors, as a matter of fact. Up until this past year, I rarely made a visit to the hair salon, unless…
Did you tune into the first installment of “Fashion Queens” on Bravo yesterday evening? The three-episode series stars hairstylists Derek J and Miss Lawrence discussing all things fashion from “haute couture to global style trends,” moderated by style maven Bevy Smith. The talk show includes cleverly-titled segments like “Gag of The Week” and features shade-filled…
Last weekend, my niece grabbed a blanket, stuffed the tip in a ponytail holder and ran around our living room with her “hair” flowing. She motioned toward the blanket and asked “Doesn’t my hair look pretty?” I couldn’t help but go into teaching mode. “I like your hair like it is,” I said, fondly smoothing…
There are few healthy hair enthusiasts out there who haven’t logged hours reading CurlyNikki.com. The site is a veritable resource for natural hair product recommendations, haircare tips, style ideas and discussion topics. The four year-old online destination, founded by 29 year-old expert Nikki Walton, is so popular it’s inspired a book, “Better Than Good Hair.”…
There was no shortage of gowns to ogle at on the SAG Awards red carpet this Sunday. From Kerry Washington’s white Rodarte gown to Viola Davis’ striking teal Monique Lhuillier dress, glamour was everywhere you turned. But the look that we were most fixated on last night was that of Teyonah Parris. The “Mad Men”…
The holidays present the perfect time to experiment with fancy hairstyles. Many naturals straighten their hair for fancy events but there are several textured ‘dos you can try that create a regal and dressy look for the holidays. Added bonus? They’re surprisingly easy and functional. Here are five of our favorites: 1. The pinned-back and…
