A Florida high school is getting national attention for a hateful, racist rant two of its students posted on YouTube. In the egregious four-minute clip, the teenage girls claim that people “start turning black” and “catch the disease” of blackness when they enter Santaluces High School. They spent a considerate amount of time making derogatory…
In some corners, you can’t say the “W-word” without eliciting snickers and eye rolls. Mo Ivory, the Director of Political-Community Outreach for CBS Radio Atlanta and host of “The Mo Ivory Show” on News/Talk 1380 WAOK, joins the chorus of weave detractors with her recent blog post, “Ladies…Who’s Hiding Under Your Weave?” After her daughter…
Whether you have relaxed or natural hair, sometimes you just need a break from doing your hair, period. You might be overwhelmed by your morning hair routine, or just ready for a new look. Clutchettes, we’re not here to judge, just help, so here are some tips if you’re considering trying a weave for a…
There’s nothing worse than a weave that’s unkempt. Matted hair with visible new growth and tracks will definitely get you a side eye. Whether you’re keeping late nights studying for that Master’s degree, a busy mom, or just a boss, you probably got that weave to help you save time and effort involved with doing your…
Weave is a billion dollar industry. Though black women make up most of the clientele, they aren’t as prevalent on the other side of the counter. That seems to be changing in recent years thanks to the success of several black-owned hair extension companies, some of which are recruiting celebrity spokeswomen to help promote their…
It seems we can’t broach the conversation about thinning edges without talking about the larger issue of hair loss among many African-American women, and what causes it. When we wrote about edge control, talk quickly shifted to why some women wear weaves and wigs knowing how harmful they can be to our strands. Kunbi Tinuoye…
One of the main factors in your human hair extensions looking and feeling like the same hair you purchased is keeping it and your natural hair clean. Directions: Comb through your extensions to eliminate any tangles before wetting your hair. Rinse your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water. One by one, beginning with the bottom row,…
For my ladies who love their weaves all year round, this hot weather may create a bit of a problem for you. With the summer heat ablaze, it is harder than usual to maintain a fresh and natural weave. There is nothing worse than a sweaty, smelly, itchy, matted nest sitting on the top of…
Halle Berry and Keri Hilson have been rocking new looks lately, seemingly from the same stylist. Keri’s a bit of a chameleon so we don’t know how long this style will last on her but since she’s following in the footsteps of Ms. Berry whose been seen with this ‘do for at least a couple…
This rant is going to come off as hate but it’s really coming from a place of concern. If you haven’t yet seen Good Deeds or Think Like a Man yet, don’t consider this a spoiler; it’s more like a heads up on the terrible weave you will see on Gabrielle Union, and truthfully for…
