The new documentary Bad Hair, gives a candid perspective of how the Black aesthetic, especially in regard to hair, is increasingly viewed as a threatening nuisance and a topic of ridicule in America. Karen’s Body Beautiful Founder, Karen Tappin-Saunderson, educator, community organizer and CEO of a natural hair care empire is the central focus of … Read more
What words would you use to describe your child’s hair texture? As you ponder that question think about which descriptive words you will use and consider if those words are positive and uplifting to your child. Thick. Curly. Kinky. Nappy. Coily. Some of these words are accepted and some are rejected. 4a. 3c. 2b. are … Read more
Photo Credit: Allen Cooley Photography For Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ledisi’s recent appearance on Good Morning America her beautiful loc’d tresses were blessed with none other than Design Essentials® Products. This appearance directly coincides with the announcement that she will be the first ever Design Essentials® Natural Beauty Ambassador, as well as kicking off her nationwide “Intimate Truth“ tour which features collaborations … Read more
As a Black woman who loves her some coffee, and who often talks about coffee on all social networks, I just had to talk about this! Starbucks recently announced that it wants to assist with bettering race relations by having its Baristas write the words “Race Together” on customer coffee cups. Apparently, this will encourage … Read more
BET gathered Atlanta’s best and brightest, journalists, bloggers and media outlets for this amazing Centric promotion: Centric Sip & Share: A Beyond Brunch Experience. All to announce Season 4 of Single Ladies the hot show that originally aired on VH-1. Single Ladies will return for its fourth season on Centric (BET’s sister network). Held at … Read more
Sistah Spotlight is a way to showcase women who I think are accomplishing wonderful things and it is also a way to promote what they were doing through my blog. Through Sistah Spotlight I will feature an African American woman who is doing great things both in social media and also face to face out … Read more
Rediscover NEW & IMPROVED Motions hair care products on your next wash day!! We all know how important it is to find products that suit our natural hair textures. Nothing is worse than spending tons of money on fancy salon products that were not formulated for your unique hair type or produce results that are … Read more
When I first came into contact with the Mixed Chicks brand back in 2009 and I was just getting started on my own Natural Hair journey. I made my very first YouTube video back then using their products. One day while walking through the Bronner Bros hair show in 2010 they had a booth so … Read more
Its important that our children are reminded of their beauty and intelligence every day. Beautiful by Keianna Johnson Beautiful I am. I am beautiful. No matter where I go, I know I am beautiful. Made by the hands of God. God don’t make mistakes. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Intelligent I am. I am … Read more
We all remember that episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta where Kandi’s new husband Todd basically told her that her night bonnet was a turn off and that it may be the reason why they aren’t having more sex. As a Black woman and specifically a Black woman with natural hair I found this highly … Read more