I stopped relaxing my hair in the early aughts, back when the natural hair movement was just starting to take off. Products for coily textures were still scarce. Now sometimes I think we’re in a be-careful-what-you-wish-for situation because the number of natural hair-care and styling products on the market is staggering. This embarrassment of riches … Read more
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Curly hair looks best when it’s wild and imperfect, but unless you’re going for a super undefined style, it can be a pain to make sure your hair is — for the most part — keeping its gorgeous, spiral-y shape. That’s especially true when you consider factors like frizz and humidity. Thankfully, there are plenty … Read more
As an actor, you are already feeling vulnerable.You’re going to have to go out there in front of a camera, trying to do as few takes as possible. You want to do well. This is high stakes. You’re getting paid a good amount of money in most, or some, regards. However [the audience] sees you … Read more
Braids are nothing new to Black women, but recently the most stylish Black women I know are wearing a particular style of cornrows unlike anything I’ve ever seen. These freestyle braids take the shape of mesmerizing twirls, swirls, and symbols that emulate hieroglyphic script hiding a celestial message. Unlike traditional cornrows that run straight back, … Read more
