Monthly Archives: May 2009

Economics and Class

Posted on May 23, 2009 by The Sistah Chick

So I am sitting here watching Oprah and today’s show is about “class” and how people that used to be “upper and/or middle class” are now feeling like they are lower class with our current economic situation. The whole “class” system has always baffled me. I have never completely understood it. See I grew up “lower class” by all standards. My mom was a single mother raising 2 kids in “the hood”, working 2 jobs to make ends meet, and trying to go to school. … Continue reading →

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The Hair Journey Continues!!

Posted on May 18, 2009 by The Sistah Chick

Wow! My hair journey has been kicked into high gear! Not only have i been able to test and review several new products, but I am learning about what ingredients to look for in certain products and which ones are important for healthy hair (No Petroleum, No Cones, No Sulfates!). Some of the techniques that I have tried have given me magnificent results (Stretched Out Afros, Twist Outs, Curl Refreshers, Shingling, etc.) I have expanded my hair supplies to include various things that I didnt … Continue reading →