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Beauty And Braids •

Unice Kinky Straight Wig Review: It’s Giving NATURAL Hair!

Winter does not end until March 20th. Snowy days are still upon us. With snow, the moisture from the air combined with your hair’s natural moisture can cause damage. It can also make kinky hair shrink. Deep conditioning treatments are a must during this season. Wrapping your hair and wearing protective styles such as a wig can prevent hair breakage.

UNice is a hair company that specializes in creating premium quality hair wigs that are natural and affordable. Their 5 core values are community,
African Beauty And Braids •

Business Spotlight! | Nadula

The Fall season is here. The autumn leaves are sprinkling the ground with vibrant colors. With the cold weather upon us, it can take time to bundle up. But not only does your body need protection. Your natural hair does as well.

Too much cold hair can make your hair dry and brittle. Sometimes you need to give your natural hair a break and let it grow under a weave. Nadula is a top-brand hair seller that can get you styled and dolled up for this time of year.

You deserve to slay at an affordabl
The Giplaye Digital Marketing Agency •

What Makes A Marketing Campaign Successful?

You want your business to grow and expand to huger horizons. You want to show the world that you have a purpose. Creating a successful marketing campaign though, requires a lot of trial and error. Your target persona has to be clear, and your marketing objectives has to be well planned out. In this current state of affairs, everybody wants their story to be told. Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft rose to the top of the transportation industry by being creative with their marketing campaigns
African Beauty And Braids •

Business Spotlight: Curls Queen

During these hot summer months, sometimes we need a break from wearing our hair out. Extensions offer the unique advantage of versatility and protection. Finding extensions that match a tight coily hair texture can be a task. Curls Queen online hair store provides textured human hair extensions, wigs, and ponytails. They offer high-grade human hair with at least a 6-month lifespan. Our lives can get hectic, and styling natural hair does take time. With Curls Queen extensions, you’ll be out the d
African Beauty And Braids •

Edge Naturale: Trust It Or Trash it?

Your edges, commonly referred to as baby hairs, are the most delicate strands on your head. They grow along your hairline. You have to keep them protected to prevent losing them because your edges help to frame your face.

When your protective style is too tight your edges will be damaged. I have had thinning edges from wearing protective wigs that were too tight for my head. Using Edge Naturale follicle enhancer was a great choice. It has helped me to grow not only my edges but also other probl

How To Be Cute and Casual During Covid-19 – Slayed Life

How To Be Cute And Casual During Covid-19

Covid-19 has taken this world by storm. Many of us have had to stay restrained in our homes because of quarantine. Unless you are an essential worker, you might spend most of your time in and out of Zoom meetings. This can create a dark cloud above our heads figuratively. The company outings that we usually look forward to are now all canceled. Playdates with our little ones have to be stopped for a while. Visits to our favorite grandma’s house have to
African Beauty And Braids •

7 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Honor This Earth Day

From a global pandemic to wildfires, to running through all the names in last year’s hurricane season, our little blueberry in the solar system called Earth could definitely use some TLC these days.

To honor Earth Day 2021 we want you to incorporate sustainability in all parts of your life. Including the skin, hair, and beauty parts. These 7 Black-Owned beauty brands are All Natural and practice ethical sourcing of their clean ingredients so you can feel good about supporting small businesses a
African Beauty And Braids •

Moroccan Red Clay Benefits

Morroco is a beautiful African country situated in the Northern region. It is known for its vast natural resources and minerals. One popular component of Morocco that has garnered global sales is their red clay, otherwise known as “rhassoul clay”. It has a brownish-red color. It can only be found in the Atlas mountains of Morroco, and it contains numerous healing properties. Research shows that its unique mineral composition can be very beneficial for your hair and skin.

Your skin on your scalp
African Beauty And Braids •

Featurism: A Growing Epidemic

Every time I scroll down my social media feed, I notice a pattern of which type of advertisements are shown to me. I usually search for other freelance writers of color so I can learn and grow from them. I guess Facebook and Instagram examines my data input. Their ads cater to my likes and dislikes. Chocolate models often pop up marketing various hair/beauty products. And although I love me some chocolate, I am often disappointed to see that the variety displayed lacks Afrocentric features.
African Beauty And Braids •

Support Liberian Face Masks

Since the coronavirus has hit Africa, there have been 47,131 cases, 1,845 deaths, and 15,796 recoveries. Liberia, a small west African country, has had its fair share of casualties. So far they have 166 confirmed cases and 18 deaths as of today, May 5, 2020. These statistics are based upon the cases that are reported. So many underserved communities in Liberia lack healthcare centers that can properly test residents.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Ebola epidemic claimed the lives of 4,810
African Beauty And Braids •

Rihanna Rocks A Classic African Hairstyle For Vogue

For the May 2020 issue of Vogue, Rihanna chose to represent with a beautiful, classic hairstyle. Her hair was styled in what is called the Betsimisaraka hairstyle. Such homage brings awareness to the distinctive styles that women of color display.

What makes this hairstyle so iconic, is the fact that Madagascar was discovered by women. Tropical and serene, this island is located off the east coast of Africa. The natives that inhabit the land carry Indonesian genes. A vessel arrived 1200 years a
African Beauty And Braids •

Spring 2020 Fashion Week Screamed Modesty

New York Fashion Week was held the week of February 6, 2020. And it loudly screamed modesty. It was like YAS, honey, YAS! Y’all better show off those long, flowery dresses, those fancy business suits, and those long-sleeve sweaters.

With many of us under quarantine, we may not have that much to spend on extravagant styles. That’s what makes these outfits so lovable. They are simple, and can easily be found at a local thrift store. Let us go over the full fashion forecast for the season upon us.
African Beauty And Braids •

What Everyone Must Know About Coronavirus And Hair

Coronavirus. A deadly virus that is being compared to the Spanish flu. With the worldwide death toll surging past 11,000, many are heeding government commands. Social distancing is being practiced. Schools are closing down for weeks. Millions are without work. Within the service industry hairstylists are having to deal with their businesses slowing down. What exactly is coronavirus? How can we protect our hair and still support our hairstylists?

The World Health Organization has declared that t
African Beauty And Braids •

How Does Body Image Affect Our Self-Esteem?

A thin waist, clear complexion, and perfect hair. It is every Queen’s dream to have the perfect body image. But is your idea of body image realistic? If not kept in check, the way we view our bodies can severely impact our self-esteem and mental health.

What Exactly Is Body Image?

When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see, or do you wish that you were someone different? Our body image is how we view our self in our mind. It is how we behave when we think of our height, weight, skin
African Beauty And Braids •

Queen Boss: Madam C.J. Walker

Many self-made bosses jumped for joy when they heard about Netflix coming out with a new series, centering around the life of Madam C.J. Walker. It was inspired by her great-great grand-daughter A’Lelia Bundles’ biographical book “On Her Own Ground”. As Black History Month comes to an end, let’s all learn more about the first black female millionaire in America.

Madame C.J Walker’s real name is Sarah Breedlove. She was born on December 23, 1867, on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. Her parents

Kobe Bryant’s Death and The Psychological Effects of Grief – Engage Empower Educate

Kobe Bryant’s Death and The Psychological Effects of Grief

On Sunday, January 26, 2020 the world was hit with the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s death. Many news shows and social media feeds have been flooded with the discussion of his passing. Throughout the streets of L.A vigils are spread out across sidewalks. Public mourning and heartfelt words of sympathy are being echoed throughout the globe.

Nine lives were lost in a helicopter crash that included Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter,

Why Therapy Is Important For Young Black People – Engage Empower Educate

Why Therapy Is Important For Young Black People

Young black people suffer from mental health issues just like the rest of the world’s population. It is safe to say that they have even greater stressors due to systematic oppression, economically unfair wages, and constant discrimination. The Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has concluded that 10% of African Americans are more likely to experience a serious form of psychological distress.

So why do many young African Americans
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