Post Tagged with: "Black Hair History"

The Price for Black Hairstyles

The Price for Black Hairstyles

in Vissa TV

Lauren Simpson describes how hair became an investment and the monetary strain it caused. She calls it Accounting for Salons.  Watching this video, I re-experience the time and the pain when I was a teenager, going to the salon with my mother. Now, that I think about it, these hairstylists had no clue what to do with black hair, besides [...]

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What My ‘Fro Taught Me

What My ‘Fro Taught Me

in Going Natural, Natural Hair, The Latest

I lived a good portion of my life trying to please everyone since I was little girl. I often would change so many things about myself to be more pleasing to those around me because… I just wanted to be accepted. My hair had become one of these things I’d change. I kept it straight around family members who just [...]

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That Girl is On Fire: Keenya Kelly and Return of The Curls

That Girl is On Fire: Keenya Kelly and Return of The Curls

in Hairstory, The Latest, Vissa Models

It seems Keenya Kelly came alive when she decided to go natural. Entrepreneur and Blogger Keenya Kelly is making waves in the hair community with her Events Company, The Return of The Curls. Learn more about her story. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Keenya Kelly and I currently reside in Richmond, VA Tell [...]

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Bahamas Beauty Brittany Basden The Natural Hair Star

Bahamas Beauty Brittany Basden The Natural Hair Star

in Natural Hair, The Latest, Vissa Models

Discover Brittany Basden, our newest elite contributor and creator of Kyss My Hair and Ms. Brittany Bass. This student and hair & beauty blogger from Bahamas believes, “If it makes you feel good, wear it!” She encourages women to wear their hair anyway they desire and dress in clothing that prompts the phrase, “I like the way I look”. Learn [...]

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Discover Nay of My Curly Mane: Natural Hair Selection

Discover Nay of My Curly Mane: Natural Hair Selection

in Hairstory, Natural Hair, The Latest, Vissa Models

Nay of My Curly Mane must have gotten it right from birth, as she’s been natural all her life. With the help of her Jamaican mom forbidding the creamy crack, her hair story, however, is just fascinating. Learn more about her hair journey. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Nay. I was born in [...]

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Blogger and Entrepreneur Angela Allen affirms Freedom by Going Natural

Blogger and Entrepreneur Angela Allen affirms Freedom by Going Natural

in Hairstory, Natural Hair, The Latest, Vissa Models

Mother, Certified Holistic Health Consultant and Counselor, Empowerment Speaker, Blogger, Student, Small Business Owner and Natural Hair Enthusiast has a lot on her plate and still has time to share her hair story through her blog http://www.naturallymebeautifully.org. With the mission to encourage self-love and self-acceptance, she plans to help and share the freedom of being natural from one head to the [...]

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