A crown of many colors. A solid, purple mane. A hint of highlighted perfection. So. Many. Options. But before you make that shade switch, peep these tips from natural hair expert and licensed cosmetologist Dinah LeFranc of Sorayah’s Salon Services in Brooklyn, New York. By Najja Parker Check Those StrandsThe healthier your hair is at […]
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In what could possibly amount to battery, her offending classmates thought it would be hilarious to throw pencils in her ponytail puff — and post a video of themselves doing so on Snapchat with the caption, “Yay School!!”
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We’re not the only ones gearing up for a summer of natural hair love (our second-annual issue on the topic comes out this month!), China Anne McClain is, too. Over the past few months, we’ve seen glimpses of her natural hair, usually pre-styling session, or we’ve seen it in a protective style like braids, but […]
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E’myri Crutchfield — you know her as Kizzy from the new Roots miniseries that dropped last Memorial Day weekend (2016) — is our summer 2017 cover star! Like her character, she knows the importance of honoring and preserving our heritage and culture, plus she’s a naturalista, and being that this issue is our second-annual “Natural […]
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Having your hair examined while on public display. Being detained just for the way you look. Experiencing separation from others because you refuse to deny your culture. This isn’t a scene from a centuries-old auction block; it’s what’s been going down lately at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, Mass. The Boston Globe reports […]
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By Andréa Butler Amandla Stenberg is no stranger to activism, especially when it comes to her art. And she goes hard to make sure her messages are received. For her latest role in the upcoming movie, Where Hands Touch, Amandla didn’t opt for a prosthetic hair piece, choosing instead, to shave off all of her […]
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By Kennadi Harris I used to believe that being Black and proud or “down for the cause” required a few things: You had to go natural, live Erykah Badu lyrics, and not listen to “oversexualized” artists, such as Nicki Minaj or Rihanna. (Please forgive my past self. I love them now.)Now, I know that there […]
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Still addicted to the “creamy crack”? No shame, boo. But for those of us who have said good-bye to relaxed hair and hello to the kinky ‘fro, there’s a huge learning curve. On May 19, 2013 — two days after Brie Daniels graduated from the University of Missouri — she walked into a barbershop and […]
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Just two weeks after our interview, Skai had the now infamous run-in with known Twitter instigator, Azealia Banks. But don’t feel sorry for Miss Jackson — she’s got it all under control and then some. In our summer issue, Skai shares all about her natural hair love, the movie role she can’t wait to play, […]
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Braids still lookin’ fire after two weeks … or nah? Here’s how to keep the look lovely for longer. By Victoria Pickens Prepare Your Hair The night before you plan to get your braids done, it’s important that you deep condition your strands. This will ensure that your scalp and hair are strong enough to […]
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