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May 04

3 Super Easy Ways to Make Aloe Vera Oil

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Discovering Natural By now, many of us have figured out that doing it yourself (DIY), is easier on the pocket and we also know exactly what's going into our products. In this video, Discovering Natural teaches us 3 super easy ways to make aloe vera oil. Now aloe vera oil can be used as a skin moisturizer, for eczema, as…

Sep 21

Spring Forward With These Fun Fab Natural Hairstyles!

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Bria Larine via xonecole.com By Danielle Jennings Whether you are newly a member of the natural hair community or a veteran naturalista, creative hair inspo is always welcomed. For spring, the temperatures are heating up and color palettes are brighter, so that means it's the perfect time to have a little fun and experiment with hairstyles that force you out of…

Dec 18

ALL Little Girls Don’t Want Long Hair

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Photo by Makho By Erickka Sy Savané It was my daughter’s 6th birthday and as a surprise I decided to get her hair braided. She never really asked for braids, but recently I thought that she might like to try something new, and when I casually ran the idea by her she said she’d like to try it. Now, my…

Dec 18

Advice to a Mom Whose Daughter Gets Teased for Her Short Afro Hair

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By Erickka Sy Savané As the managing editor of CurlyNikki I read a lot of comments, especially on the Facebook page where folks nowadays seem more comfortable, or maybe it's just more convenient, to sound off. This particular comment and question from a reader was tough to read, and I think anyone would agree, whether a parent or not: My…

Sep 21

Hair Wars: “Where Hairstylists Can Go Crazy.”

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Photo of Wishbone with his models via vogue.com By Lauren Valenti Inside the labyrinth of corridors at MoMA PS1 on a recent Sunday night in New York City, there is human hair, cast in supernatural shapes and ceiling-bound heights, at every turn. With one hour to go before Hair Wars’s showtime—at 6:05 p.m. sharp (to ensure punctuality, no exceptions!)—stylists are…