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Jan 27

Let it Do, What it Do…

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via SuzieCurlmichael The BIGGEST lesson of my curly-journey (|kərlē ‘jərnē| n. The course of exploration, awareness, and acceptance one travels through as related to their hair) is realizing that my hair is going to do what it’s going to do. The mantra “let go and let flow” often comes to mind when I am faced with a finished style that…

Sep 11

My Relaxed Hair Never Grew Past My Neck

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by Jenell of KinkyCurlyCoilyMe My mother relaxed my hair when I was about 7 years old. Like many young ladies, I yearned for hair long enough to flow down my back, hair long enough to put into a ballerina bun and hair long enough that I would be the envy of all the other girls with shorter hair. Unfortunately, this…

Dec 18

Natural Hair – Still the Minority

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Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics I started my natural journey a decade ago and oddly enough, there still aren’t that many naturals in my community. It is still a big deal when I see another sister in the name of hair, it is still a major conversation piece, it is still in the minority. I am not a natural hair ambassador…

Jan 27

America’s Obsession with Black Female Identities

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Reagan, Romney, Rhimes and Rap Music: America's Obsession with Black Female Identities by Erica Thurman of EricaThurman.com Rewind. In 1976, Ronald Reagan did what many politicians do when giving anecdotal support of his/her platform—he made stuff up. "She has eighty names, thirty addresses, twelve Social Security cards and is collecting veteran’s benefits on four non-existing deceased husbands. And she is…

Jan 27

Finding the Right Products for Your Hair

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by Tasha of JustCurlz Gone are the days where you could walk into your nearest Sally’s Beauty Supply, pick up a relaxer and be in and out in 2 minutes. Now, you must pick up every product that promises to fight the frizz, bring in the moisture, and define your coils and curls. You shop the aisles, view hours and…