Posts Tagged ‘natural’
Cardi B shows off long natural hair and shares growth tips (photos)
Cardi B is embracing her natural hair and letting people know that, despite her love for wigs, she always takes care of her hair. The rapper showed off her tresses on her Instagram account on Monday, June 8, as she took her followers on a journey of her hair growth and straightened her natural hair.…
Read MoreMysteek Naturals CEO Electra Davis offers chemical-free hair color
Electra Davis is the CEO and founder of Mysteek Naturals, a company that specializes in making chemical-free hair and dental products. The 35-year-old veteran started the small business in 2016 driven by her desire to safely give a pop of color to people’s lives. Davis has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration…
Read MoreHair ‘Growth Guru’ Whitney Eaddy shares tips for healthy tresses
Whitney Eaddy is a healthy hair enthusiast who is better known as the “Growth Guru.” With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Eaddy has helped countless Black women by restoring life to troubled hair. She is trusted for her honest and ethical techniques when advising and styling curls, kinks and coils. Eaddy…
Read MoreGabrielle Union stuns with natural curls (photo)
Actress Gabrielle Union has been making mad moves lately, right down to her tresses. The “L.A.’s Finest” star and “Black Girl Magic” producer flossed her new natural look for her 14 million Instagram followers and captioned the boomerang with: Why dont you ever wear your natural hair?!?! Me: Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy.” Union is taking a shine to…
Read MoreBright and bold fashion moments from the 2019 CurlFest in Atlanta
CurlFest took over Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Beautiful Black and Brown people came out in bright and bold fashion statements to celebrate and enjoy the festivities from CurlFest’s first stop in Atlanta. From colorful African prints to matching outfits, here are some of our favorite looks from CurlFest 2019. Melissa Mitchell – Instagram:…
Read MoreCurlFest came to Atlanta to celebrate, empower and uplift Black women
When a group of newly natural girlfriends met up years ago in a Brooklyn, New York apartment after chatting via email about their hair journeys the magic was undeniable. Five women, Tracey Coleman, Melody Henderson, Charisse Higgins, Gia Lowe, and Simone Mair joined together to give birth to the Curly Girl Collective, an event business…
Read MoreBest hairstyles from 2019 CurlFest Atlanta: Curls, kinks, coils, locs and more
CurlFest 2019 Atlanta drew a bevy of beautiful Black and Brown queens. The attendees sported voluminous Afros, defined curls, bold color, beautiful braids, and eye-catching accessories. To see some of our favorite hair moments, check out the gallery below. Alaina Roy – Instagram: @_oohlalaina Maryland Brooke Jones – Instagram: @_trulybee_ Maryland Melissa Cheatham – Instagram:…
Read MoreCardi B claps back at trolls criticizing women for having plastic surgery
Cardi B has spoken out against trolls criticizing her for having plastic surgery. The “Clout” rapper used Instagram to share a video of her ranting about the “s—” she gets for having cosmetic work done and called for women to start “uplifting each other.” She captioned the clip: “Am I bugging? Women talk about uplifting each…
Read MoreTracee Ellis Ross launches Pattern Beauty for textured hair
Tracee Ellis Ross is known for her endearing characters, witty humor, great sense of style and fabulous hair. Now the multitalented actress has officially entered the beauty arena as she launches a new haircare brand, Pattern Beauty. Ellis Ross made the big announcement about her beauty brand for the curliest, coiliest and tightest textures via…
Read MoreChantel Powell offers relief for smelly kids with Play Pits
Chantel Powell became an entrepreneur out of necessity. One summer, while shuttling her then-6-year-old son, Kameron, between basketball camp and football practice, she noticed that each time the car door flew open and he buckled in, it was clear that he was not only scoring buckets on the court but also sweating buckets under his…
Read MoreKelly Keith of Just For Me supports brand’s new natural products
Just For Me hair care brand has been a mainstay of the Black community for decades. Many young girls remember the days of getting their kiddie relaxers to straighten their tight curls, but it’s a new day for the brand as they are creating products aimed at natural hair. Just For Me just released its…
Read More5 summer hairstyles to try now
From curls to braids to weaves and everything in between, hair is all about self-expression and creativity. Summer is around the corner, and there is no better time to sport that hairstyle you’ve been wanting to try. Here are five summer hairstyles we recommend: The Puff – There is no simpler style than a puff. All…
Read MoreI tried CurlMix, this is what it did for my hair
CurlMix’s hair system was created for every curly girl’s specific hair needs. It started as a do-it-yourself subscription box where they would send consumers the materials to make their own hair products. After an overwhelming response from customers on their Facebook group asking to create a product line, they decided to move forward. The CurlMix…
Read MoreReview: ITADI brings West Africa’s natural skin care products to America
For Black women finding the proper skin care regimen can oftentimes be difficult due to the many skin problems we deal with and the lack of quality ingredients to treat our various skin types. So when this writer was given the opportunity to try ITADI on my combination hyperpigmented skin, I was excited. ITADI is a Los…
Read MoreCan TGIN RepaiRX restore life and bounce to your damaged hair?
Thank God It’s Natural, is the beauty brand founded by Chris-Tia Donaldson. TGIN just released its Miracle RepaiRX line, designed to treat damaged hair by providing maximum hydration. Being that it’s winter and the cold temperatures have been harsh on my hair, I had to try this new product line. The Miracle RepaiRX line features five products with natural ingredients,…
Read More1st Black-owned water brand sold at Walmart
Live Alkaline Water is making history as the first Black-owned water company to be sold on Walmart’s shelves. Co-founder Robert McCray sources this 100 percent natural alkaline water from a spring in North Carolina that’s been in his family for 100 years. One day, his aunt took him to the spring and said his ancestors…
Read MoreHere are 10 beautiful hairstyles Black women rocked at Essence Festival
Black women have always been known for expressing culture and creativity through different hairstyles. As we enter summer, there are so many exciting hair trends that women explore, from style to color. We are highlighting 10 beautiful ways Black women embraced and explored the wide world of hair. Here are some of our favorite Black…
Read MorePure Tropix review: Are natural skin care products for you?
The beauty industry is saturated with big companies creating inferior products, claiming they are natural when really they are made with fragrances, triclosan and parabens. Pure Tropix is an all-natural, Atlanta-based skin care company. They work with healers and herbalists in the Caribbean to create products with natural extracts, essential nutrients, and powerful antioxidants to keep…
Read MoreBlack honor students punished by White administrators for wearing braids
Black students who attend Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, Massachusetts, are facing racial discrimination from school administrators. The discrimination began after twin sisters Deanna and May Cook, 15, decided to wear braids after returning to school from spring break, according to The Boston Globe. When they returned, school administrators told the girls that…
Read MoreOrganic eyebrow tinting all the rage at the Candy Brow Bar in Atlanta
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 Candy Richardson, owner of the Candy Brow Bar located in Atlanta, GA. The Candy Brow Bar is a salon with a unique flair: they specialize in shaping eyebrows, eyebrow threading…
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