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Was My Big Chop a Mistake?

Was My Big Chop a Mistake?

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...

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7 Important Reminders for the Newly Natural

7 Important Reminders for the Newly Natural

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...

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Top 7 Hair Items for the Natural Hair Professional

Top 7 Hair Items for the Natural Hair Professional

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...

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The Importance of Hair-Nectics

The Importance of Hair-Nectics

There is an epidemic that is causing stress, lost edges and sever denial all across the lands. As women we are NEVER happy with what we are born with. We strive daily to achieve and have things that just aren't meant to be...bodies, men (okay we can do another post...

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How To: Faux Messy Bun & Bang

How To: Faux Messy Bun & Bang

What's our favorite kind of hairstyle? A quick one! This faux messy bun and bang is super quick, cute ,and fun! You don't have to be the ultimate beauty stylist to accomplish this look. Bangs tend to give us a certain mysterious look and often times we don't want to...

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How I Protected My Edges While Wearing a Protective Style

How I Protected My Edges While Wearing a 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,...

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Ultimate Mositurizing Natural Hair Routine

Ultimate Mositurizing Natural Hair Routine

Hey Dolls! I’ve teamed up with Cantu Beauty to bring you the best and ultimate moisturizing natural hair routine EVER! I am sharing all of my go to tips and tricks to get you started and on your way to healthy natural hair! Trust me, I know the natural hair struggle...

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I am Maria Antoinette, and I’m a Beauty and Lifestyle Expert who is totally in love with all things beauty, fashion and DIY. As a wife, mom and entrepreneur I understand the stress of balancing it all, my soul purpose is to encouraging women to simplify their lives, through a DIY lifestyle. Here at TMA it's all about simple, fun and informative living. Thanks for joining me! Click here to read more…

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