Black hair, and the ways to style it, both have a long history that reflects the tangled dynamics of politics and personal identity. Even today, popular culture and media portrays black women’s hair as something you need to control and manage, rather than letting your natural curls rock – we’re still wrestling with this dynamic of “good hair” (meaning straight...
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Are you looking forward to a nice candle lit dinner with balloons, and some romantic grand gesture from your lover this Valentine’s Day? Or are you planning on ordering take out, scrapping the balloons for Netflix, and blowing kisses at yourself in the mirror? Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with someone special to you, or with your fine self,...
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The coming of the winter months means the arrival of bitter cold, sub-zero wind chills, snow, and of course, dull hair. For curlies in colder climates, we dread it every year. All the things we love about our hair during spring and summer are so difficult to maintain when winter comes, especially the shine. Here are 5 ways to ensure...
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The most frustrating thing that people with curly hair experience is that once you put on a hat, helmet, hair band or any other hair accessory you are committed to keeping it on, otherwise you will have a style disaster on your hands. Unfortunately hair sprays, waxes, pomades and polishes are not effective for fixing curly hair styles. Tweek is specifically developed...
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‘Tis the season to stock up on your favorite curly hair products, and try new ones for the coming holiday parties and year ahead to get those perfect curls! Although busy shoppers are mostly hunting for gifts to give others at this time of year, they shouldn’t forget to treat themselves in the process. Hair products aren’t exempt from the array...
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If you have been invited to the Holiday dinner party of the year, or even to your grandma’s house if things are a bit slow, you’re going to want to look your absolute best. You’ll no doubt choose a fabulous outfit (or a wonderful woolen sweater) as well as some stylish accessories. With the right style, however, your curly hair could...
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One minute I was wistfully cruising through my favourite department store, gleefully piling my cart high with crop tops, flips flops and strapless rompers. The sweet smell of summer was in the air but before I could say pina colada, it hit me. The cold gust of winter’s chill, that is. It’s a harsh reality welcoming what feels like the...
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These days, there’s an app for just about everything. Countless mobile apps can do anything today, from organizing recipes to monitoring sleep patterns. In fact, there are even apps dedicated to beauty and grooming! Here are four free beauty and grooming mobile apps that you’ll absolutely love. #1: The Glam AppSay your hair stylist just flaked and you need to...
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Ah, the awkward phase. For those of us who decide to grow out our hair, (or for those of us decided to skip our regularly scheduled haircut) we know awkward phases apply to hair as well as adolescence. We battle our hair, fighting back cow licks and that stubborn poof that comes with the in-between length we’ve learned to dread. Forget...
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Both Fall and Winter are seasons for new hair opportunities and interesting trends. From a wild contrasting color palette, to a renewal and reimagining of classic hair styles, the choices for Fall and Winter 2016 and 2017 are nearly endless. Into The WoodsHair color trends can be as versatile as a walk into the woods in Fall. Like falling leaves,...
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