Natural Hair Care is so much more meaningful to me than just being a professional hairstylist. It is a revolutionary, spiritual experience that has connected me on every level to the core of who I am as a Black woman. I believe that our natural hair journey is important as well. For me, Ethnic hairstyles traditionally … Read moreMy Daughter’s Natural Hair Journey – A Stylists Perspective
You can’t go anywhere without seeing teenage girls wearing their hair styled in crochet braids. Crochet braiding is not a new technique, but it is one that is regaining popularity.
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Happy New Year! Are you and your teenage daughter looking for cute long lasting protective hairstyles to rock throughout the year?. Here are 3 favorites for my teenage clients: (Note: All three of these protective styles have additional hair added. Marley/Havana Twist. The difference between these two popular hairstyles are the ends of the hair. Marley Twist … Read more3 Fashionable Protective Styles for Teens With #NaturalHair
If you have never been on a Chic Boutique Tour you have no idea what you are missing! I had the pleasure of attending one and boy did I have a blast! The Chic Boutique Tour is a day long bus tour of the trendiest boutiques in Atlanta. Starting in the morning at Bouchic Boutique … Read moreChic Boutique Tour – Atlanta
Dark Girls is a poignant documentary that investigates what it means to not only be Black in America, but what it means to be a Black person with dark skin. It was aired on OWN this week. It was a 2 hour documentary and i thought that it was not only well done but that … Read moreDark Girls Documentary on OWN
I had the pleasure of attending the 1st Annual Beauty Empowerment Panel at Spelman this week. The event was outstanding. Presented by Design Essentials Natural, the topic was Black Hair in the Media. On the panel were a bevvy of natural hair advocates including professional stylists, a radio personality, popular bloggers, you tubers and beauty … Read moreThe 1st Annual Beauty Empowerment Panel at Spelman College
I met with Bill Wilborn, VP of Sales & Marketing at DPL Products today. Bill is the son of Dr. Wesley S. Wilborn, the creator of these products and a pioneer who launched the first mainstream skin and hair product line, formulated by a dermatologist to people of African descent. We met to discuss the … Read moreDPL Products – An African American Owned & Operated Hair Care Line
WHAT IS HAPPILY NATURAL DAY? Happily Natural Day, originating in Richmond, Virginia, is an African Heritage festival committed to cultural awareness, holistic health and social change. Seven years ago, we saw the need for an event that says that natural hair was something more than just the latest style, and way more than just a … Read moreHappily Natural Day
As many of you Natural girls know the road to NappiHappiness ain’t easy. If you were like me, you’ve had relaxers in your hair for many years and dont even know what the natural pattern is. After my big chop I was pleasantly surprised to find a head full of small coils. While growing my … Read moreHairStory – Days of My Napps