“IKYFL”, would’ve been my actual response to you on Saturday morning, if you would’ve told me I’d be going all the way to South Africa on Tuesday… like, today. I love South Africa, I’ve been planning to go back, but the way these kids are set up, let’s just say it wasn’t on the immediate agenda. I won’t bore you with the…
African Woman Started Successful Shea Butter Co. After Daughter Said She Wanted Hair Like Cinderella
Hamamat Montia By Winnie Gaturu Children are indeed a blessing. They have the ability to bring out a part of their parents that was previously hidden. They often challenge them to attain more than they already have. This was the case with Hamamat Montia. From Ghana, Hamamat is an entrepreneur, former model and beauty queen. One day, when her 3-year-old…
Kwaylon Rogers, Raynell Steward & Kaylen Allen By Brenda Alexander I often sit with friends and joke that we need to make an IG video that’ll get enough attention to secure us a spot on a reality show; or, at minimum a Fashionnova or Flat Tummy Tea endorsement. We may laugh, but deep down inside, I’m seriously considering it now…
Tomiko Fraser Hines photo by Guy Viau By Brenda Alexander While most fashion models are slowing their careers down by age 25, Bronx-born Tomiko Fraser Hines was just starting out. After being told constantly that she could have a successful career as a model, the brown-skinned beauty eventually quit her job as a secretary in favor of a more flexible gig as…
By Kanisha Parks When I went natural back in 2009, YouTube was the best place to find out how and what to use to maintain my hair. Product reviews were reliable—I wasn’t worried about whether or not I could trust the person’s opinion because brand compensation wasn’t yet a factor. But now it’s 2017 and every time someone suggests a…
Pictured: South African model, Thando Hopa Black Girl Magic is dominating Instagram. Models are taking advantage of this social media platform to showcase their beauty and diversity. Of course these are not regular bathroom selfies, their photos are worthy of any magazine cover. Continue Reading Whether they are simply smiling for the camera, striking a pose or gracing the camera…
By Sharee Silerio If you’ve been watching “Power”, loved her role as Lil’ Kim in “Notorious”, or still find yourself vibing to 3LW, then you are probably a Naturi Naughton fan. The film, television and music star recently had her first baby, and is making big moves again. Continue Reading In collaboration with AJ Crimson Beauty, who specializes in…
Zoë Kravitz just landed her biggest role yet. Continue Reading The edgy singer and actress is known for her platinum blonde locks and ultra famous parents (Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz), but as Global Makeup Ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent beauty, she’ll be a household name. Just days after her collaboration with the world’s premier jeweler Tiffany and Co. made…
Images from PRNewswire/NY and Company Inc. Written by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com If you love Mary Jane Paul’s style on the hit BET show Being Mary Jane, get your coins ready. Gabrielle Union is collaborating with New York and Company’s sub brand, 7th Avenue Design Studio. Continue Reading “Mary Jane’s style reflects power, leadership, and risk taking,” Union said in…
via Global Couture, LLC Tell us a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Lauren McCray. I’m 26 year and from North Carolina. I’m a proud new mommy of a bouncing 4 month old baby boy named Grayson Gabriel. He’s truly my pride and joy. I work with special needs children. I love to sing and read…