The Master Pioneer Awards
Recognition for those who deserve it as well as financially assisting our benefactor who is providing free education to qualified entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs in this industry.
Recognition for those who deserve it as well as financially assisting our benefactor who is providing free education to qualified entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs in this industry.
I’d love to let the other models know that I enjoyed being apart of this with them. Although I only spoke to a couple of them personally, I felt a connection in some way or another to each one of them. They are truly beautiful and inspiring! Thanks to the judges for the time taken […]
Congratulations! How does it feel to be Miss Nappturality? It feels great! It’s truly an honor…especially having put forth so much effort. To see it pay off is priceless!!!
TRANSCENDENCE NATURAL HAIR SHOW 2010 New York City has been pivotal in natural hair evolution from its inception. Now it is time for us to step out and take our place amongst the stars. We have pulled together several of the very best in the natural hair industry Janice M. Brown – Tarbaby, Thando Kafele […]
Many years ago, when I was a member of the popular hair site Naturally Curly, I participated in a discussion thread about what it means to be “naturally curly.” Many black women who posted to the thread commented on the increase in members who were chemically altering their hair with “natural” products such as Naturalaxer […]
Lurie Favors & lurie favors husband : The beautiful intelligent lawyer who’s afro made it to the White House. Lurie Favors Hello Lurie, fist of all let me thank you for ever allowing me to take your picture. Your Afro portrait was one of the eye-catching pieces at exhibition. It’s absolutely pictures Natural Hair […]
I am tired of my sista friends stating because my hair is natural, it must be easier and cheaper to care for. I must still remind myself ,not to sound defense; but educate my sista’s the “uniqueness” of natural hair dose not make it easier or cheaper to care for. It’s harder to find a natural hair […]
The Pursuit of Nappiness exhibit came to close with a spectacular natural hair show that did more than inspire styles for 09. Khamit Kinks: Kemi, Wendy Williams, Anu Prestonia (Salon owner) and Michelle Brooks.
November 10, 2008 When many think of Kentucky, they think of country-bumkins without shoes and socks, walking around barefooted with a piece of hay in their mouths. Well, this is a very big misconception. I am a proud, black college student studying education, in the semi-large city of Louisville. We have a strong urban culture […]
Anu Prestonia owner of one of the famous and history making salons, Khamit Kinks, answers your burning hair and scalp questions. Here is her bio.
African hair braiding African braiders entered the market some 20 years ago at a time when the demand for hair braiding among African Americans began growing. This was to the advantage of the customer. As the immigrant braiders started to compete for a customer’s business, prices went down while styling options increased.
Gabriela Richard’sabout her project; unraveld/recoiled. Many black women who find their hair fitting into either of the two categories can recount many tales of being ostracized because of hair texture. Also, unlike skin color, it is something that we can change, and have changed, to fit a variety of social ideals that often go beyond just the […]
My Nappy Hair Cut Most of us nappy heads don’t like going to salons. Very few know how to treat our precious tresses, let alone to cut them and we don’t want to end up looking like a mad black woman. Barbershops have the most experience when it comes to natural hair.