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
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There was a time when heat damage was actually a goal of some women – nicknamed “heat training,” it was a method that included consistently straightening one’s hair in order to achieve looser, “more manageable” curls. While some women were able to achieve the hair texture they were in search of, it left a lot of people with limp, uneven curls. Others also experienced heat damage by accident from straightening, constant blow drying, or straightening their leave out while protective styling. But many black women are now sharing their stories of growing out their heat damage and showing off their
I’m not going to lie. I’ve been puzzled by Alicia Keys’ #nomakeup campaign for some time, particularly who exactly it’s targeted at. Black women are known for having great skin that ages significantly slower than women of other races. Additionally many high profile black women are regularly seen without makeup. We’ve seen Beyonce, Tyra Banks, Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle Union, Nia Long, Serena Williams and countless others run around town or post images to social media with bare faces. Earlier this year Lupita Nyong’o and Viola Davis went bare-faced for a Vanity Fair photo shoot. It’s just not a huge deal.
The Best Products for Locs Whether you’ve recently decided to loc your hair or you’re a veteran with a long mane of mature locs, using the right products is essential. Here are some products that you should check out. The most important tool in your toolbelt for locs is oil. Moisturizing your hair is always top priority when it comes to hair care. You can sample many different oils to find out what works for you, depending on the thickness and heaviness of your locs, you might want avocado, almond, coconut or jojoba
Evening walks on the waterfront. Late night drink on an exclusive rooftop. Picnics in the park. Summer is ripe with romantic date ideas. But it’s also ripe for frizzy, shrunken hair. And there is no bigger bummer, than beating your face and slaying your outfit just to have your afro turn into an “af-no”. So try one of these five easy summer date night hairstyles for your next romantic night out: Marley Bun This style is super cute and is also easy to achieve for my loves with short / medium natural hair. Head over to my YouTube channel and
Causes and Solutions for Dry Hair Without a doubt, dry hair is one of the most common problems for naturals. There are many potential causes to this problem and a myriad of solutions. Your Hydration Level If you’re not drinking enough water, this can affect your entire body, including your hair. Drinking enough water will also hydrate your hair. Drink to satiety, at least a few glasses of good, filtered water a day, and eat plenty of vegetables and tone down the salt to make sure you stay good and hydrated. The Quality of Your Water The water you use
Natural Hair Dolls It’s likely that if you are a female with a head of curly or kinky hair and you played with dolls as a child, those dolls looked nothing like you. Even if you were lucky enough to have a doll that had a skin color close to yours, that doll probably also had long, straight hair. St. Lucian model Mala Bryan has decided that this needed to change, so she created beautiful Malaville dolls to little girls of color can play with a doll that is more relatable to them. These dolls have bodies similar to Barbie’s,
Tips for Transitioners There’s no doubt that the natural hair trend is growing exponentially and that it has drastically changed the face of the black hair care market. If you’ve decided to join the masses and are transitioning now, here are some tips that will be helpful to you on your journey. Find your go-tos Find your go-to regimen and styles. Find a regimen that works for you, from the quantity of time you spend taking care of your hair to the products that you will use. This may take time to figure out, but it’s important to get it
