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Sep 21

The Power of the Natural Hair Movement on Dating

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nik and Dr. Daddy via GlobalCouture and Whitneyfromtheblog I received many comments about my natural hair, both positive and negative. For some reason, the latter tend to weigh heavier than the former. Around the time that I started my transitioning process I met someone who became my love interest. My best friend was rocking her curly hair and as he…

Sep 21

Um…Not All Coils Are Thick!

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by NaturallyChelsea I hated relaxer day! While many women looked forward to fixing their roots and having swinging’ hair, I hated my freshly done hair. Why you ask? Because it had no life. It was long, jet black and perfectly straight, but it was thin. If placed in a ponytail, it looked bald from afar, and dropping it and having…

Sep 21

Got Dry, Greasy Natural Curls? Skip the Hair Butter.

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 77 Comments

CurlyNikki Says: SheaMoisture products are an 'oh-hell-naw' for my fine, natural curls. I've revisited the Smoothie many times with absurd results (DRY, heavy, frizzy, piece-y hair). I opt for lightweight, water based products for fluffy, soft, voluminous results. My current fave is Giovanni's Direct Leave-in (followed up with a light layer of oil applied to my ends), but I'm still…

May 04

Kylie Jenner Challenge: Why I Hate The Internet As A Woman Of Color

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by Deanna of ThePrettyGirlsGuideToLife It always seems like the dumbest sh*t pops up on your instagram feed when you're minding your own business, like honestly. Read On!>>> That's how it happens, you're mindlessly scrolling enjoying the plethora of eye candy from Man Crush Monday, then BAM the #KylieJennerChallenge is dead center in front of you. I could blame myself and…

Sep 21

Chauntalia is Naturally Glam!

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via Global Couture, LLC Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Chauntalia Wise. I am from Atlanta, GA. I’ve recently just relocated back to Atlanta after living in Japan and the Philippines. My natural hair journey began March 25, 2013. I transitioned for 8 months. My original transition goal was one year; however, I…