You love your natural black hair, but you’re thinking about straightening it for a little while. There’s nothing wrong with that – as long as you do it safely! Without proper technique and heat protection, you could damage your hair beyond repair. Where do you begin? First, you’re going to need the perfect flat iron….
Some days, you want to watch hard-hitting Oscar-winning movies. And other days you want to keep your headscarf on, grab a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and watch a funny movie about black love. With so many incredible black romantic comedies out there, where should you start? We’ve got you covered with some of the…
You don’t need a special occasion to surprise your boyfriend with a thoughtful gift. Whether he’s an athlete or an artist, a civil rights activist or a musical genius, we’ve got the 7 perfect presents for him.
Many black women swear by coconut oil and oil distilled from nuts, like jojoba and castor oil. That said, sometimes these products aren’t for everyone, especially if you suffer from a nut allergy. Even if you don’t have an allergy to coconut oil, removing nut based products from your hair regimen can actually add moisture,…
Note: This is all in jest! We know every family is different, and we’re just making fun of stereotypes. We love all parents regardless of race. 🙂 Let’s be honest. White parents and black parents raise their kids pretty differently. Have you ever heard one of your white friends talk back to their parents and…
Black women are beautiful. It doesn’t matter if you’re from Jamaica or from Nigeria, from the Virgin Islands or from Kenya. All black women are magical. In addition to their beauty, black women, especially African and Caribbean women, have a lot in common, from their music to their style of dress. But there are also…
These days, true love is only a swipe away. Millions of young, attractive black people are turning to the Internet to find love – and your Prince Charming could be among them. Some people say that dating as a black woman online is more trouble than it’s worth, but is that true? And what can…
Finally, black women get to take the stage. For too long, popular novels like Fifty Shades of Grey have overlooked women of color. At last, black women have the opportunity to tell their own stories and put black characters center stage. And these stories are amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for a clean Christian…
braiLauryn Hill. Lisa Bonet. Zendaya. Ava Duvernay. The list of amazing black artists who’ve rocked dreadlocks is long – and you can pull off this stunning style too! All you need is a little bit of locking cream and a lot of patience. Within six months, you can have tight and beautiful dreads just like…