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Does your skin immediately sting or turn red when you apply makeup or skin care products? If yes, then you have sensitive skin. In many cases,  the ingredients *sulfates and *parabens are the reasons why your skin reacts so negatively. Is it too much to ask for a beauty product that won’t cause you unbearable discomfort when applied? For a time it was, but some well-known and […]

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Theft of human hair extensions and wigs is apparently on the rise. Some robberies have ended in death, while others have perplexed cops completely: it seems thieves would rather walk out with hair than cash. According to the New York Times, once stolen, the hair is typically sold on the street or on the Internet, […]

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Hello Beautiful! Are you natural, thinking about going natural, or currently transitioning to natural hair?  If so, and you’re wondering, “What do I do with my hair”, then you are not alone.  In fact, styling and maintaining natural hair is one of the hottest topics in hair care.  Thousands of women have made the transition; […]

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Your favorite shampoo and conditioner can help you regain healthy hair but they don’t act alone. To give your hair a boost look at what you’re putting in your body. Similar to your skin and nails, your hair reaps the benefits of a better diet. 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly I witnessed this firsthand […]

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What bonds coarse, kinky and curly hair is the wave pattern, texture and its porosity. Porosity means that hair can easily absorb water, but loses that moisture just as quickly, leaving it dry and in desperate need of hydration. For this reason, it’s important to zero in on hair products that lock in moisture because if your hair is dry and brittle, breakage […]

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No longer are headbands strictly the domain of the elementary schooler’s or the preppy Gossip Girl folk of the world, headbands have become a wardrobe necessity, and with styles to suit every occasion, it’s easy to see why. Here are 6 reasons why you need to be wearing headbands this season… 1. They can be […]

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Short and sweet, doesn’t have to mean perfectly neat and boring. If neat and boring describes how you’ve been wearing your short “do” lately, then read this entry closely, because it’s your time to look like the fashion-forward contemporaries you see here. The first step is getting a healthy dose of confidence and saying this affirmation until you believe […]

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When winter comes, people tend to become so careless, their hair and clothes get stuck in a rut. But you can break out of your everyday, ordinary hair ‘do with these 5 styles. See more at Glamour. The Touchable Half-Up Curly ‘Do like Garcelle Beauvais If you find your curly haircut springing up, down and […]

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Hair is one of the most beautiful assets of a woman, the most expensive and difficult to maintain. From frizzy, thick, curly, flat and stringy, hair problems are the main focus of our wallets and time. The most frustrating tasks we face is what to put in our hair and how to maintain a good look […]

African American hair was on full display again this year at the Bronner Bros International Hair Show which was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Over 60,000 hairstylists, exhibitors, distributors and cosmetology students emerged on the city of Atlanta as Bronner Bros rolled out the red carpet for yet another fantastic show. […]

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From AtlantaPost.com: When it comes to black hair care products, women of color are rarely faithful to one line. The dilemma can lead to overwhelmed bathroom cabinets for many women but also aid a vast open market market for hair care manufacturers. That’s what Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy and Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash are counting on. […]

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From WNYC.org: Swimming is a great form of exercise, a refreshing summer activity and an important life skill. Yet African American women seem to be…let’s say less than enthusiastic. “Oh no, black women don’t swim.” Michael Hawkins, an instructor at Hair Design Institute in Manhattan, often hears that from clients, students and some stylists when […]