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Dec 19

#HennaQueen- Mac’s Story

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So since I'm currently #Bollywoodin' (the land o' henna), I thought it only appropriate to discuss how naturals are using it for healthy hair! Shout out to my friend, MamaNaturalista, for organizing this awesome series and don't forget to enter the hennasooq giveaway! Enjoy! by Marisol of MamaNaturalista How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since Sept 2010.…

Sep 21

Mariah- ‘It’s Your Hair’ #OwnIt

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Via Global Couture, LLC Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Mariah and I’m from a small city located in northeast Ohio. I am multiracial – mixed with black, Puerto Rican, and white. I’m 21 and attending college for nursing. I have been wearing my hair in its natural state for almost 2 years.…

Sep 21

Embracing Natural Hair in the Workplace: Hair and the Hustle

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Photo via Elizabeth Dungan by Bee of 83toinfinity.com Natural hair in the workplace is a discussion I haven’t had in quite some time. In all honesty, I’ve almost completely forgotten about (ignored? remained indifferent to?) outsiders’ perceptions and the intersections of me, my professionalism, and my physical presentation – but I was reminded of it all last night. Read On!>>>…

Sep 21

Naturally Glam: Shanna Reneè

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Via Global Couture, LLC Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. Hello! My name is Reneè Dumas, also known as Shanna Reneè. I am 24 years old. I currently live in Edgard, Louisiana. I attended West St. John High School and am an alumnus of the Class of 2007. I also attended Southeastern University in Hammond, Louisiana…

Sep 21

Natural Hair Health and the Pursuit of Length

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by Bee of www.83toinfinity.com and www.thebrownsugamama.com So, I’ve been a proud, natural hair-wearing chick for the past 5 years or so. Just as I start to get comfortable in my regimen, comfortable with my look, and comfortable with what my hair choices mean to me, something always comes along to shake things up. Here’s the scenario I’ve been facing lately: Random…