by Karese Henry-Adediran | Aug 24, 2017 | Beauty, Beauty Inspiration, Makeup
My love affair with lipstick goes as far back as I remember. I would take the money I earned and run to Mac as a teenager, and treat myself to a lip gloss. Now as a mom, I use lipstick as a mood enhancer. On those days when I don’t have time for a “full-face,” a fresh...
by Rakiya George | Aug 23, 2017 | Beauty, Beauty Inspiration, Makeup
Makeup is forever evolving; the trends change as often as those in the fashion industry. Past trends went from sultry and daring, to soft and playful. Lipsticks have especially evolved over time as well. In the 90’s, dark but bold colors were in, but they were all...
by Yolanda Brannon | Aug 22, 2017 | Hair, Hair, Natural Hair Styles, Protective Style
Hair accessories can be so much fun to incorporate with natural hair styles. They can be small displays of big personalities! So far this year, I have enjoyed seeing naturalistas have fun with their hair by adding accessories to their protective styles. I think it’s...
by Amber Razmus | Aug 16, 2017 | Hair, Hair, Haircare
A good leave in conditioner is a great item to use in order to defeat dryness, help prevent breakage and support healthy hair growth. When we first become natural we are bombarded with so many choices for haircare. It can be overwhelming. We are also taken back by...
by Tiffany Renee | Aug 15, 2017 | Hair, Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair Styles
One of the primary reasons I cut my hair was the desire to keep it simple. Less hair, less work. Now that I’ve cut my hair, I’ve also made a point to keep my regimen simple. I didn’t want to have to pack a ton of products when traveling and I...
by Shirley Davis | Aug 10, 2017 | Braids/Twist, Hair, Hair, Natural Hair Styles, Protective Style, Updos
I’ve been a lover of brides since I successfully executed my flower girl duties (not to toot my own horn or anything) when I was six years old for a family friend’s wedding. The vision of our friend, Dorcas, arrayed in endless white, accompanied by her groom and a...
