4 Tips For Maintaining A Pixie Cut

I rocked a short pixie cut for about 5 years. I loved shedding the veil I was hiding behind –my hair. Deciding to cut my hair took me on an emotional love-hate rollercoaster. For one, I got it cut and then didn’t know how the heck to style it. The journey I embarked on with […] The...

Fearless Friday | Change Your Life with the 90 Day Game Plan

Tomorrow is the first day of October.  It's significant because we're entering into the last 3 months of the year.  As such, I'm already making plans to carry out a 90 Day Challenge.  Unlike most folks, we're not waiting until the end of the year to start making positive...

4 Hairstyles Perfect For Traveling This Season

Travel season is upon us and a lot of people travel during this time to be with family and friends or just to get away from the cold. I am travelling too and with three girls in tow I need some great styles that all of us can wear without any hair problems. Box braids […] The post...

DIY Sweet Almond And Hemp Curl Repair Mask

Bouncy, moisturized, defined curls are the goal of almost every natural woman that I know. Unfortunately, being natural is no cakewalk and our hair can become damaged by something as simple as improper styling to full blown heat damage. The first thing these problems affect is our...

Teen Vogue: 9 Skincare Routines; Cipriana Quann

Via: Teen Vogue By: Siraad Dirshe Photographer: Terry Gates     Why is it that the road to clear, glowing skin seems to always be paved with inconvenient breakouts, crazy beauty hacks, and far too many trips to Sephora? While many of us can barely remember to exfoliate...

I Added Just The Yolk To My DIY Deep Conditioning Mix And Had The Softest Hair Ever

I tend to use the same deep DIY conditioning mix for my hair every week which is usually some sort of mayonnaise mix with apple cider vinegar. I have been hearing a lot about protein sensitivity in the natural hair community but my hair seemed to flourish with a lot of protein, or...

Lesson Learned | My Ultra High Moisture Travel Bag Essentials

I've just returned from a short trip up north.  In my past life, I used to travel for work all the time.  But it's been a while and I realize that I've made a cardinal mistake.  The one concern always have whenever I leave the state is the drier air.  Where I...

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Wearing Weave As A Protective Style

When you think of a protective style, you think of braids, buns, twists, ponytails, and even wigs–but you rarely think of weaves as a first option. It’s unfortunate that weaves are often overlooked because having them in for 1 to 2 months can bring you a ton of healthy hair growth....

[Try This] The Pro Makeup Artist's Tip for Creating A Bomb Cat Eye

About a week ago, I was browsing through  online magazines and ran across some quick tips from professional makeup artists.   I quickly read through the various snippets of advice before landing on one that would ultimately change my life. You may have noticed from recent...

Why I Stopped Detangling My Hair And How It Has Been So Far

I know how crazy that title may sound, but let me explain. I have not detangled my hair in nearly a year (going on two years) and I have been natural for about 7 or 8 years now. Within those years, I have tried so many products, so many methods and even though many products […] The...

Curl Love! Here Are 6 Great Unisex Products Perfect For You and Your Natural Bae

Generally, natural hair products are geared towards women. A lot of them have sweet and fruity scents, bright labels, and all types of pretty ladies dawning kinks and curls in their advertisements. Understandably, this could make natural men a little hesitant when purchasing products...

Artist: Ashley Oubre

Tell us where you are from, the early years of your childhood and what influenced your direction towards the arts?   I’m from Washington DC (born and raised), so I grew up with the Smithsonian and Hirshhorn as hiding spots when playing hooky from school. I’ve always loved emotional...