What is Brahmi Powder? A Herb Savior for your Hair

Brahmi Powder an ayurvedic herbal remedy used by Indians since the first millennia BC. This medicine can help concentration, reduce anxiety, and rejuvenate brain cells. But, what is also can do is strengthen your hair and roots, reduce it from falling out, and makes it smooth and thicker. I know you may think this is some odd mystery [...]

What is Brahmi Powder? A Herb Savior for your Hair What is Brahmi Powder? A Herb Savior for your Hair

Loving Janelle Monae’s Middle Braid

Janelle Monae is the best. She seems to always be ahead of the curve. I read on the SFWeekly.com that Ms. Monae recently performed at the  All Shook Down Festival in North Beach looking like no one else in the game. Her hair styles with the natural textures is innovative and admirable for future natural [...]

Loving Janelle Monae’s Middle Braid Loving Janelle Monae’s Middle Braid

Hair Braiding Bill?

In Illinois, Gov.Quinn signed a bill stating that professional hair braiders may obtain their license through 300 hours of training. Full Story here

Hair Braiding Bill? Hair Braiding Bill?

Mya is a Blonde!!! Blonde is coming Back 2010

What are your thoughts? Ms. Vissa approves, and not because Ms. Vissa is a blonde too! 2010 and forward is the year of the Blonde

Mya is a Blonde!!! Blonde is coming Back 2010 Mya is a Blonde!!! Blonde is coming Back 2010

Talking Straight : The Best Irons for Natural Hair

Hello Natural Beauties, Just because you are without harsh chemicals does not mean you are without style or styling options. The afro, although it is gorgeous, is not your only styling option. When it comes to the business of straightening hair, the saying less is more does not apply. Firstly, you should start with clean, [...]

Talking Straight : The Best Irons for Natural Hair Talking Straight : The Best Irons for Natural Hair
Stylist Circle 15 Questions: Nina Rene | Vissa Studios

Stylist Circle 15 Questions: Nina Rene | Vissa Studios

27 July 2010

Stylist Name: Nene, based in New York City and Metro Areas How long have you been in the hair industry? I have been in the industry for 6 yrs What sparked your interest & what keeps you intrigued today? the excitement of doing my own hair fueled my interest to pursuit cosmetology also my High [...]

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Annie Malone | The Original 1st Black Millionairess

Annie Malone | The Original 1st Black Millionairess

26 July 2010

Paying Dues : HOMAGE TO OUR WAY MAKERS Annie Malone 8/9/1869- 5/10/1957 Who is She ? An Illinois native, one of 11 children who had a meager start in life & became the first Black Millionairess. Why should I care about her? Not only is Annie Malone the Original 1st Black Millionairess ; she was [...]

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When Hair Braiding Goes Wrong: Coming From Greensboro, NC

When Hair Braiding Goes Wrong: Coming From Greensboro, NC

26 July 2010

I recently read a story of a woman name Veronica Carter. Ms. Carter went to get her hair braider, and it kind of put her in the hospital. Here is the Complete Story. Well, according to the story, she got MRSA. Which is according to google health is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection [...]

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Man Smuggled Girls into Country to Braid Hair

Man Smuggled Girls into Country to Braid Hair

26 July 2010

A Togolese citizen from New Jersey apparently smuggled girls from Togo on false visas and papers to work in a braiding salon for free. Full Story Here.

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Stylist Circle: DeeDee

Stylist Circle: DeeDee

25 July 2010

Stylist Name: DeeDee, based in New York City and Metro Areas How long have you been in the hair industry? I have been doing hair for about 11 years now, since I was around 12. I began working in a salon maybe 4 years ago What sparked your interest & what keeps you intrigued today? I [...]

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Paying Dues: Garrett A. Morgan | Small History of the Relaxer

Paying Dues: Garrett A. Morgan | Small History of the Relaxer

06 July 2010

HOMAGE TO OUR WAYMAKERS Garrett A. Morgan 3/4/1877 – 8/27/1963 Who Is This? Garrett was a Kentucky Native. A hard worker, he went from being an employee of a wealthy Cincinnati landowner to eventually owning his own sewing machine/repair shop. Why should I care? Aside from being a hard working, handsome man, Garrett was also [...]

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