by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics“Downy, meaning "fuzzy, kinky," used in colloquial or derogatory reference to the hair of black people” In 2007, radio talk show host, Don Imus, sent mainstream media into a frenzy with his racist commentary referring to the Rutgers Ladies Basketball team as “nappy headed hoes”. While he is not the first to cross the line of…
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by Keisa of The Natural Hair DivaI thought it’d be hilarious to take a look at what’s inside of this natural diva’s purse. I was cleaning it out one day… LOL! Here’s what I found: Not one, but two widetooth combs… even though I don’t use them in my daily styling…I’m a finger comb sort of girl. Lol!!!A 9-oz container…
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by Dr. Phoenyx Austin via DrPhoenyx.comHi ladies, Dr. Phoenyx here! I hope you all had a rockin’ 4th and before we get to our regularly scheduled program, I’d like to make two fabulous announcements! One, I’d like to report that I’ve now leaped into the wonderful world of blogging. Yay! After years of writing for magazines and other blogs, I…
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by KurlyBella of K is for Kinkyebz (not pictured) asks: I’ve recently been going out to LAs hottest clubs and I’ve been dancing my butt off! But I’ve been having trouble keeping my hair looking cute while working up a sweat in these crowded areas. Do you have any tips for keeping your hair cute even after sweating and dancing…
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by TiAnnaMae of The Fab Life for... FreeFor all of you who are not in the know, TWA stands for Teeny Weeny Afro, which is what I have...had. Whatever! Today I am nine months natural (no chemicals), and I'm so glad I decided to take this journey...again. I tried a new hairstyle to celebrate my naturalversary...dun, dun, dun...the faux fro-hawk.…
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