One of the greatest things about the natural hair movement is the soar of women businesses. In an industry made by Black women yet owned by companies with no affinity for Black follicles, this is more than just promising.
On November 3rd, I had the honor to moderate a panel at DBUFF, the Da Bounce Urban Film Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. DBUFF, celebrating its 5th anniversary, featured 35 movies from Black directors. One weekend long an audience could enjoy a wide variety of films from Hollywood to independent productions covering themes from racism […]
This is a perfect style for naturals, transitioners and even non-naturals. All you really need is a little patience and the right products so these tricks can help you to create these beatiful coils in your your hair. What you need: ~ Freshly washed untangled hair ~ Rattail comb (only to part) ~ Tangle Teezer (optional) […]
Besides family, love and health, happy hair is one more thing to be grateful for. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show your gratitude with gifts that will only reciprocate love and make your hair flourish. Best of all, all of these gifts are shipped to your for free. Easy Foam Rollers Whether you rock […]
How to grow your Afro :A bad hair day isn’t hard to find when you’re natural. Keeping those naturally beautiful coils confined is hard to do when you have coils of different shapes and sizes that like to flow freely in the directions they want to go. This can bring big challenges to natural girls […]
I anxiously squirmed in my seat that cozy April night in the living room of my Brooklyn apartment, waiting for my King to finally press the clippers to my scalp and curve down the nape of my neck. Today was the day I had been contemplating for some months when I would finally shave off […]
This has been a public secret for decades but like so many things when it comes our Black community, the information was either not widely shared and sometimes even ignored or dismissed. Hopefully now that Dr. Rachael Ross from The Doctors explained it, this can now become public knowledge that won’t be ignored.
Where better to make a scene then in the midst of where it’s all going to happen this weekend: Afro Punk Fest. While camera crews and photographers are lined up to report the hottest festival this Saturday, we are making sure that Natural Hair is going to be part of that media mix. Fifteen selected […]
Like so many daughters from the Diaspora, I started relaxing my hair when I was a teenager. I didn’t know any better than that it was a rite of passage and I was happy to have my Afro straightened.
While enjoying the colorful happenings at African Festival at the Commedore Barry Park in Brooklyn, I saw this striking Afro passing by. As a passionate natural hair advocate I immediately approached Lurie to ask her if I could take her picture. Luckily the answer was yes.
Enjoying my last Afro Before starting locs, I wanted to do an Afro just one more time. It’s my favorite hairstyle and I wonder if I am going to miss it. Since I have had quite a few questions about my fro over the years, I made a how to make an Afro video that […]
After showing my collection to Lawrence Rodriguez, the owner of Casa Frela invited me to have an exhibition. For a month nearly 40 pieces of the Going-Natural collection where on display in the prestigious gallery, that is not just a beautiful brownstone in the Mount Morris Historical District in Harlem. It is also the venue […]
Natural Hairstyle of the Day Natural Hair Quote of the Day: Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like. – Anonymous
The sexy fullness of an Afro can brighten up the face with beautiful impressions and a promise of a wonderful day
The second I saw her afro, I knew I had to take a picture. Lurie Daniel Favors turned out to be an exceptionally smart, friendly and confident woman.