What is texture? Texture is a feeling, a touch, a flow, a quality, a consistency, a pattern, all inherent within a substance uniquely identifiable. For the Black woman, the natural “texture” of our hair is indeed a remarkable variety and mix of all the above.
Photo credit: Monica Morgan Photography Dr. Rose Moten is a clinical psychologist, author and natural hair enthusiast. No matter where you are in your natural
Growing out your natural hair can take some time and a lot of effort. There are all kind of resources online that provide tips for
NuDred is a special styling brush for twists, starting dreadlocks, or for any natural styles. Read what creators Bruce and Brigitte Boyd have to say. How did
Ever since the natural hair movement has picked up, Black magazines have featured more and more women rocking their coily locks. Thanks to the increasing
Illinois resident Karen Scruggs was attempting to “fly while Black” last Saturday. Unfortunately, Scruggs was in for a bumpy ride through security at Chicago’s O’Hare
Akua Agyemfra was excited about getting a new job as a host at Jack Astro’s Bar and Grill in Toronto, Canada. However, she soon became
Below, Black women engage in the budding debate about Black women’s hair: Should their hair be natural or permed? Is hair weave acceptable? See what
Photos by Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service Candace Armour talks about the process of going natural and reclaiming her cultural beauty. Why did you
Photos by Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service Why did you decide to go natural? My family; because my mom was natural and my dad
Why did you decide to go natural? I wanted to have healthy hair. I’ve had a long, strenuous journey with the “creamy crack” [relaxer] and
Photo by Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service Why did you decide to go natural? My boyfriend. I was 19 and I got a perm
Photos by Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service Why did you decide to go natural? I decided to go natural to strengthen my hair. After
What is the name of your company and what is its mission statement? CURLS Beauty Brands. Our mission is simple — creating amazing tresses one curl at
Any good make-up artist knows that the eyebrows may just be the most important part of completing a flawless look. And that’s no different for
Celebrity hair stylist Eric Bland has been styling for over 20 years. He uses hair tutorials to literally show his viewers how to properly style
Fashion stylist and business owner Jamilah Rouse seems to have it altogether. The mother of two teens balances being an entrepreneur, model and fashion stylist
Celebrity stylist, master cosmetologist and entrepreneur are all titles Pat Williams of Crème of Nature wears well. Williams has been in the hair industry for
Celebrity makeup artist Mimi J recently opened the Glamatory makeup store in Atlanta. She sat down with rolling out at the third annual Family Dollar
Ming Lee is an entrepreneur from Detroit who moved to Atlanta with $500 and a dream. Lee turned her $500 into Snob Life, a flourishing
