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Celebrity big chop social media reveals are fun. They’re an opportunity to celebrate black women who dare to shave it all and rock their natural texture, which is still a very counter cultural beauty move. But model Winnie Harlow disappointingly and inexplicably used her big chop reveal to throw shade at South Sudanese model Nyadak Thot, aka Duckie, and it wasn’t long before the big chop itself was overshadowed, and then totally eclipsed by the drama that followed. So how did this all start? Over the weekend Winnie posted to Snapchat and Instagram revealing her cute new cut. Her sister,
The Independent Black British hair magazine Blackhair recently featured an English-Malaysian model on its December/January 2017 cover. This might have gone unnoticed since the model, Emily Bador, was styled with a curly red wig and could easily pass for a black or a part-black multiracial woman. But Bador essentially ‘outed’ herself as non-black, and spoke out against the cover on Instagram, saying her image was used without her permission and she’s regretful about it. She also discussed appropriation and the erasure of black women in the mainstream. I would deeply and sincerely like to apologise to every one for this,
Still looking for your product match made in heaven? You may find your match in these organic black owned hair products that everyone may not be as familiar with. Here are some handpicked selections of brands that have some of the best of the best ingredients: Naturall Club It doesn’t get more fresh than this! This company provides hair masks using fresh avocados. They have formulations customized for dry hair, dull hair and to repair damaged hair. Here’s how their service works: Take their quiz to see what is the best formulation for you Your customized solution is handmade and
Natural hair grows and we know this, but it helps to see inspiration every now and then. There is just something about watching others achieve certain milestones that motivates us to keep on pushing. Whether you are newly big chopped or you have been on your hair care journey for years, look to these women as examples for what you can attain. Scope out their Instagrams and review their regimens. Perhaps, you can learn something new to take to that next level. https://www.instagram.com/fluffcoif https://www.instagram.com/embrace_natural_beauty https://www.instagram.com/latash_nicole312 https://www.instagram.com/ebscurlytv/ https://www.instagram.com/totaldivara https://www.instagram.com/hvirluv https://www.instagram.com/livey_j https://www.instagram.com/leahsessence https://www.instagram.com/kellimykelli https://www.instagram.com/lifeofalyra https://www.instagram.com/mz_tammy https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlswithcurls https://www.instagram.com/shanillia26 https://www.instagram.com/nappyhairnation https://www.instagram.com/ange_liah https://www.instagram.com/shyansmith_ https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofthetravelingcurls https://www.instagram.com/beautybylee
https://www.youtube.com/user/denimpixie When I first stopped relaxing my hair in 2009, Etsy was one of my favorite places to shop for natural hair products. On hair forums, we frequently discussed these products, sharing everything from shipping time and packaging to actual product performance. The the natural hair movement was still fairly new, we relied heavily on these brands because natural hair products were difficult to find locally and at mainstream stores. I recall Kinky Curly being one of the only brands that I didn’t have to order, and at the time it was only at select Whole Foods. As natural hair
Stereotyping is stupid, but unfortunately people do it anyway. When you go natural some people will make assumptions about you just by looking at your hair. We’ve seen this in action at the 2015 Oscars, when a certain someone said Zendaya’s faux locs looked like they smelled of weed and patchouli oil. Since she was rocking dreads she just has to be a weed smoker right? SMH. Since I went natural and started rocking my fro, I have observed some interesting changes in my interactions with people and their perception of me. Below is a list of just a few: When
Have bundles and bundles of natural hair extensions but no clue what kind of style you want?Or maybe you’ve tried a few and are looking for something different. Whatever the case, we’ve got five amazing styles that are perfect for bringing out the best in your natural hair extensions and, will get you compliments wherever you go. Top Bun Source: Xoticahair.com For a style that takes less than a few minutes to complete and allows you to really show of your natural hair, try out the many variations of the Top Bun. Xotica Hair is one of the companies that
Recently Very Smart Brothas’ Agatha answered a question from a reader named Johnny. He asked: “I like black women but I hate the fake hair they wear, all of it, the wigs, the weaves, and the ponytails. It’s definitely a deal breaker for me. I’m a hair puller. So, I wanna know…is there a sure fire way to tell if it’s all hers? So that I can stop wasting my time and money on these weave queens.” Her response was gold: “Here’s the thing. You hate fake hair. Which would be a legitimate gripe if we were having this conversation in
These 5 updo tutorials will have you looking like you spent hours styling your hair, when you really only spent 7 minutes or less. 7 Minute Twist and Tuck BeautiFroHair created this intricate looking updo in just 7 minutes. She started off by parting her bangs, making sure she had enough hair to create volume since her hair is fine. Next, she created two loose, jumbo flat twists on both sides of her head. Then she pinned and tucked the twists into each other to hide the ends of her hair. After shaping her hair to her liking, she then
Whether you’re transitioning from relaxed to natural, looking for a protective style option, or just want to switch up your look, wearing weave or extensions is the way to go for a lot of women. Until more recently, women with naturally curly or kinky hair would be hard pressed to find hair extensions that match their hair texture. Malaysian, Peruvian, even Phillipino maybe. But what if you’re looking to rock hair extensions that look something like your own kinks and curls? Within the past few years, this void in the marketplace
