Category: Hair
A Little Patience. Chescaleigh on Natural Hair Issues, Critics and More
One of the most frequently asked questions, frequently addressed topics, and hot button issues in the natural hair community, is the issue of hair growth. It’s the fuel for blog posts and epic message board threads, and sparks flurries of product purchases for special hair challenges. It’s something I get asked about ALL the time, [...]
You Deserve: WEN by ChazDean Fall Ginger Pumpkin Seasonal Cleansing Conditioner
This morning I needed to wash the busy week out of my hair. I reached for a product I’d been sent a while back but hadn’t yet tried — WEN by ChazDean Fall Ginger Pumpkin Seasonal Cleansing Conditioner. And lo, I was inspired to the point of poetry. I wrote a haiku to this seasonal [...]
The Best Transitioning Tips — Advice From Trichologist Dr. Kari Williams
The proliferation of natural hair videos and blogs has been such a beautiful thing. We created a movement, and I LOVE it! However, there’s a particular side effect I’ve noticed that gives me pause. Now it seems like everyone’s an expert, and truly expert opinions aren’t as highly treasured as they should be. I’ve heard [...]
Absolutely Andy Allo — Afrobella Interviews Prince’s New Protégé
She’s got a gorgeous face and a heavenly voice, and the kind of full, fluffy hair that inspires awe and admiration when you see her. And I can report from experience, when you meet her she is lovely, sweet, gracious and friendly. In a nutshell, Andy Allo is awesome. Who is Andy Allo? She’s a [...]
Curl Couture! Fashion’s Night Out FUN with Beautiful Textures
Fashion’s Night Out can be too much and too crazy – especially in New York. But it’s still one of my favorite parts of fashion week. I love that it’s made fashion an EVENT. I love that it’s made fashion a democracy. Now it’s up to you how to celebrate – if you’re into makeup, [...]
A Little Natural Hair Inspiration for Brides to Be
GORGEOUS, right??? This natural hair bridal inspiration comes courtesy of the ever beautiful Munaluchi Bridal Magazine, from their “Pretty Curls” Natural Hair Shoot by Lerkia Lee-Tidball of Modage. There’s more and more natural hair bridal inspiration to be found online, and thats’ such a beautiful thing! The good people of Munaluchi Bride shared the behind [...]
Inside Afropunk 2012
I absolutely love living in Chicago, but if I had to choose somewhere to relocate…my next pick would be Brooklyn. Forget the fact that New York is expensive, stressful and I could swing a cat and hit a Trini I grew up with there – Brooklyn has a life, an energy and a flavor like [...]
