by Chantal Kamya | Feb 28, 2017 | Braids/Twist, Hair, Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair Styles, Protective Style, Updos
When people comment that my natural hair is “thick,” I laugh. Inside and outside. It’s the same laugh you feel when someone says you’ve lost weight, but you know it’s your Spanx. Or the mental chuckle you have when someone says you have full eyebrows, but you know you...
by Chantal Kamya | Feb 1, 2017 | Beauty, Hair, Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair Styles
Picture it: the downtown strip of an otherwise homogenous northeastern town. A strip with the hallmarks of a mini cultural center: the monolithic beauty supply store, African grocery store, and beauty shops. My big brown, teenage eyes are set on one beauty shop, where...
by Chantal Kamya | Jan 26, 2017 | Hair, Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair Styles, Protective Style
In the spirit of new beginnings, you might be one of many women who has recently cut of their permanently straightened strands. You might be looking to embrace your own hair pattern and texture. Whether this was a quick decision or one you’ve been pondering for a...
by Chantal Kamya | Jan 24, 2017 | Beauty, Hair, Hair, Haircare, Updos
This year you might be one of many natural hair professionals working towards a more fulfilling career. Cheers to you! Your career progress is important. Whether it’s entrepreneurship or advancing the fulfillment of your purpose by using your skills and talents in an...
by Chantal Kamya | Dec 28, 2016 | Braids/Twist, Hair, Hair, Haircare, Protective Style
“I am thrilled to announce that for the first time in American history I still have edges after two full months with small twist extensions,” read the text that I sent my best friend from college earlier this week. You can imagine my excitement: Edges. For some of us,...
