When it comes to books written by black female authors, the stories are as diverse as the women who write them. Some are funny, some poignant, but unfailingly, the black female authors behind them tell memorable stories that often don’t get the press they deserve. This is an excellent time to get to know them…
“That’s right, I like my girls BBW.” Leave it to Drake to make BBW seem more “main stream.” But not sure what BBW means? Read on below to find out. 🙂
It’s normal to lose hair every day – between 50 and 100 strands fall out every 24 hours. As for when you wash? Expect to lose up to 250 strands. (Although don’t stop washing to prevent hair loss – the hair will fall out anyway!) Its likely you’ll know when your hair loss is abnormal….
Want to know how to relieve pain from tight braids? Well you’ve come to the right place, as I’ll be showing you how to soothe that sore scalp. 🙂 Braids are awesome! Once you get plaited and take a look in the mirror, you’re likely pleased with the new look… That is until the immense pain strikes in!…
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…
Who doesn’t love Gabrielle Union?! She’s smart, beautiful, and most importantly, a wonderful actress. She has a huge range, having played everything from ambitious undercover cops, to cutthroat cheerleaders. We especially love her in rom-com movies, but she’s been killing it on television, too. Feel like a Gabby fix? Here are our top 5 Gabrielle…
Got curly hair? Get frustrated by it frizzing, drying, and generally going wild? We know exactly where you are, and sometimes curly hair can be a nightmare to care for. It can take hours to detangle, and a huge heap of maintenance each day to keep it looking good. You may even have had to…
Oh, heat damage. The bane of our existence. But, sadly, every sister in their lives is sure to go through it. Whether it’s because of chemical relaxers, poor blow-drying or just sizzling away on the flat irons, this is definitely the lowest of the low. Broken edges, split ends and brittle textures are not what…
So you’ve been on this natural hair journey for a while and have tried everything under the sun that you can think of to get that soft manageable mane, those bouncing curls, that frizz free hair. Nothing seems to work on that type 4 hair…. sigh. Fear no more because we have the perfect solution…
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…
As black women, our hair can be very fragile and should be handled with care. One of the areas where a lot of hair breakage occurs is during washing. This is the result of scrubbing, rubbing and manipulating the hair while cleaning it. Well, there’s a solution to this problem and it’s called pre poo. In…
Are you in the process or transitioning your hair from chemical bound to natural? Well in this guide we’re about to make your life a lot easier. 🙂 Natural hair is moving from being rare to something that many black women are embracing with pride. For many black women, it signifies self-acceptance and being comfortable…
Co washing is a hair care method that’s gaining a lot of popularity among black women. It’s something many women are adopting, especially those with natural hair. If you’re wondering what co washing is, or you have some questions about it, then you’re in the right place. We’ll be answering any questions you have about…
Not sure the difference between a lace front wig and a regular wig? Well today we’re going to show you how they differ and which you should be buying. In short, the differences come in terms of the look, feel, price and how you wear it. We go into more details below, so read on…