Thinking about cutting your hair? Whether you look to trim your tresses or put them on the chopping block, it’s usually a decision not taken lightly. Below are some tips to help you get that perfect cut including things to consider before you go to your stylist appointment. 1. Bring in some photos for inspiration. Let’s face it, some stylists are good enough to know what you’ll like even before you do, but others, well….not so much. The best thing [...]
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2010
Yay or Nay? Michelle Obama's New Haircut
2009
Chris Rock's Good Hair: Love it or Hate it?
This past weekend Chris Rock’s new documentary, Good Hair, debuted. With many people happy that Rock shared this important part of Black women’s lives and others upset at what he revealed, we want to ask you: what did you think?
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“Wash and Wear” Hair
Hair, a black woman’s crowning glory… simultaneously a gift and a curse depending on the day. Whether you’re rocking a natural in a short coif , long locks or you’re sporting a perm that bounces and behaves (on most days), chances are you put a great deal of time, money and effort into your hair. If you’re a woman with a perm, the hair woes can be particularly daunting. It only takes a month of too much heat styling, blow [...]
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Latest Product Craze: Moroccan Oil
MoroccanOil Treatment seems to be one of the latest product crazes. The product line is described as “ultra light” and “absorbed by the hair instantly resulting in natural, silky finish and brilliant shine without leaving a residue.” With products including their namesake, Moroccan Oil, Intense Curl Cream, and Restorative Hair Mask, this line is great for various hair types. Even better, they do not test their products on animals, nor do they use animal-based ingredients. After reading several product reviews, [...]
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Treat Your Hair With Organic Products
Why does hair seem to be at the root of many black women’s beauty dilemmas (pun intended)? We not only put exorbitant time and effort into our tresses, but also endure scalp burns and pain in the process. Though many women have opted for natural hair to avoid the chemical effects, others have opted for natural and organic relaxers instead. PHYTO (pronounced “fee-toe”) is a French company started by stylist Patrick Alès. Their mission is to focus on using botanical [...]
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