A couple of months ago, I was washing my hands in the sink at work and my co-worker Rhonda walked in. It was a Monday and we were discussing what we did with our weekends and the latest on her … Read the rest
Every weekend, after Saturday dance classes and before Sunday evening, the girls and I gather in the living room for a marathon of hair-styling.
One by one, Nia and Layla take turns sitting between Mama’s knees, patiently accepting my commands … Read the rest
True story—- I used to know a woman with a preteen who had natural hair: it was beautiful and thick like a lion’s mane and reddish just like her dad’s (who is biracial). Mom decided she was tired of doing … Read the rest
Twist-outs, flat twists, locks and ‘fros: In the last few years, what many considered a fringe phenomenon has now become a full-fledged revolution. African-American women are eschewing chemical straighteners to embrace their natural hair.
According to marketing research company Mintel, … Read the rest
Earlier in 2012, as part of a select test group, I received a sample of hair moisturizer called Cute & Kinky® with a directive to use it as a part of my normal styling/maintenance regimen and respond to its creators … Read the rest