I am not an official member of the Glam Network, although I have a tremendous amount of respect for their role in the beauty and fashion blogosphere. Some of the warmest, most welcoming beauty and fashion bloggers are members of the Glam Network, and even though I’m not an official member of their ranks, many…
Hair
Hair Care for Little Afrobellas
Ladies, I’d like you to meet Dominique Aura, the littlest Afrobella in my family. She’s 17 months old and a bundle of fun. And as you can see, she’s got quite the thick head of hair for such a wee one! Like her Auntie Patrice did at that age, she hates having her hair done….
Motionless
If you’re a black woman in the Americas, you’re probably familiar with the Motions line of haircare products. (Holla at me if y’all know about Motions in the UK, British bellas!) There’s been a jar of CPR treatment conditioner in the shower at the homestead in Trinidad for as far back as I can remember…
Natural Attitudes
I went natural in 2002, long after I’d left Trinidad. So every time I’ve returned since then, with my proudly natural curls and militant attitude firmly in place; I’ve been fascinated by the attitudes of others towards my ‘do. This last visit was among the most interesting. Finally, my family has recognized that this is…
The Best of 2006
Greetings from sunny Trinidad and Tobago! The temperature here is 30 degrees Celsius. I guess that’s in the 80’s, in Fahrenheit speak. Our vacation is flitting by in a blur of family, friends, cocktails, and fabulous food. I’m collecting quite a bit of material to write about when I return, but I have hardly had…
FUBU Beauty
A few weeks ago, I was honored to be noted and quoted by none other than Kristen from Beauty Addict. After my rave reviews about Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner,she yearned to try it. Apparently, the last time she wrote about Carol’s Daughter, some i’gnant reader decided to tell her that Carol’s Daughter products…
Presents for All-Natural Bellas
Don’t get it twisted, ladies – we already went through the Definition of Natural before. When I refer to a “truly natural bella,” I’m talking about a woman who has taken natural beauty to the nth degree. Afrobellas and rastabellas who proudly sport their own locks, bellas of all colors who are card-carrying PETA members…
Moisturize Your Situation!
The weather’s taken a turn for the frightful, and the cold weather is wreaking havoc on your skin and hair. Naturally curlicious tresses start taking on that Brillo Pad look when parched. Not pretty. Over the past two weeks I’ve gotten many an anguished e mail, pleading for tips on maintaining moisture. I got your…
You Have Taught Me
When I wrote The Definition of Natural last week, I knew it would be a controversial post. 46 of you and counting offered your perspective, and I learned quite a bit from the discussion. After a while, there were so many comments I didn’t know who to respond to first. So here’s what you guys…
The Definition of Natural
Leela James is fierce. She’s beautiful, and she’s redefining R&B. She speaks from the soul, and I only see big things coming for her. I adore her voice, she’s got a beautiful, bruised melodious instrument that really captures the listener’s ear. For proof, check out her soulful cover of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak”, or my…