hair

05 Oct 19

Looking Like Outside: Hair Acceptance, Weaves, and...

We are back again with another hair conversation. Some time ago, we had a post on the blog, outlining conversations that black women were not necessar...
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hair, natural hairstyle, confidence, beauty, hair care, style, fashion, confidence, black woman with natural hair, no perms, making the switch, going natural, how does it feel to go natural, Chris Karazin, image, picture, face, beauty, dark skinned black woman,
17 Jul 14

Open Thread: Does Being a Natural Make You Feel Li...

I have a confession. I don’t think I’ll ever where my hair straight again for any length of time. Why? Because I feel like straightening m...
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home, gardening, food, nutrition, DIY, healthy eating, lifestyle, food, eating, weight loss, vegan, organic, at home, garden at home, grow your own food, economics, take charge of health, veggies, fruits, salad, exercise, black women, lifestyle changes,
03 May 14

One of the Easiest (and Healthiest) Vegetables to ...

I realize that not everyone is like me when it comes to gardening. While I’m out in the patio with my coffee first thing in the morning to polli...
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veggies, garden, health, nutrition, DIY, tomatoes, greens, skin, hair, carrots, parsley, micro greens, thyme, basil, peppers, mint, strawberries, zucchini, radish, dwarf fruit trees,
18 Mar 14

No Excuses! Six Good-For-You Plants You Can Grow W...

At some point, it will cease to be winter in the Midwest and East Coast and continue to be the never-ending summer it has been in California. Usually ...
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Nicki Minaj, Gabrielle Union, beauty ideals, self esteem, economics, aspirations, blogs, madamenoire, media, news, long hair, Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eyes, hatred, standards, articles, priorities, empowerment, Instagram, huffington post, black women,
09 Feb 14

Chile Bye: Black Women Are More Than the Length of...

I’m trying to get my life together and work on things more compelling in this second month of the new year and, dammit, if Facebook doesn’...
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Lupita Nyong'o, black woman, actress, 12 Years a Slave, awards, dark skin, Yale,
21 Jan 14

We Want More!! Brown, Beautiful, and Killing It: L...

On my blog Lattes and Lipstick I love to do a weekly segment called Brown Beauty of the Week where I feature beautiful brown women that are garnering ...
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hair, natural hair, compliments, non black boyfriend, society, culture, shame, appreciation, flirting, dating, mixed couples, advice, QOTW, Perfectly Mixed, Abby Allen, mixed, biracial, documentary, essays, living, photography, hair, essay, beauty, true story, non fiction, America,
14 Jan 14

Perfectly Mixed: “What’s In My Hair...

Excerpt written by Abby Allen, creator of “Perfectly Mixed,” documenting the interracial experience in America through stories and profess...
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Golden Globe, red dress, Hollywood, actress, fashion, style, hair, short hair, red carpet, award, television, 12 Years a Slave, african, black, beautiful, couture, cape, shoulders, cropped cut, fade, dark skin, media, stylists, fashionista, Lupita Nyong’o’s
12 Jan 14

Were You Checking Lupita Nyong’o’s Golden Glob...

  Clean and natural. Celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims, gives the details on how it’s done and the products used to achieve the look. Larry...
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02 Dec 13

Mommy Makeover

Mothers work so hard on their jobs and taking care of their children, they loose time for themselves. Check out this quick and easy Mommy Makeover. It...
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30 Oct 13

Beauty by Monae: Check Out Her Protective Style Ha...

Whether you’re hair is natural or not, protective styles are all the rage. Protective styles are popular for helping you to grow out your hair. ...
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29 Oct 13

Makeup By Monae: Quick Hair and Makeup Look

If only we all had the time to make ourselves look like the hottest celeb on TV, but that isn’t realistic.  I’m here to help those of us ...
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