Singer Krystal Metcalfe Pens Song "Sallie" About Student Loans
Photo by Bryan Allen LambWritten by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.comAccording to USA Today, over 40 million students currently have student loans across the United States. This amount now totals to...
View ArticleAmla: Miracle Oil or Too Good to Be True?!
by Tonya MckayWhere Does it Come From? Among the many botanical based ingredients currently popular in hair care routines, amla is perhaps the one that seems the most mysterious, at least from a...
View ArticleTHIS is why your scalp is so itchy
IG @diomara_dby Ariane of BlackNaps.orgOne of the most annoying things is an itch that just won’t quit. If you find yourself constantly doing that old head pat to relieve the itchies, you might want to...
View ArticleThis is How to Keep Your Natural Hair Moisturized This Summer
IG @prii_babiiby Sabrina Perkins ofSeriouslynatural.orgSummer is finally here! Goodbye to the big clunky coats and hello sundresses and crop tops. No matter what style they choose to rock, a major...
View ArticleCan too much protein really cause dry, breaking hair?
IG @blasiandoll11via TheBeautyBrains.comQ: Hello, I’ve heard that too much protein can be bad for hair and cause it to become dry and eventually break off. I have a conditioner called Abba gentle...
View ArticleHow to Care for Your Toddler's Natural Hair
IG @4evermckenie Hola Chicas!Check out this quick and easy routine by DiscoveringNatural to keep your toddler's curls hydrated, detangled and popping! Enjoy!Watch Now!>>>
View ArticleCurlyNikki's #AskAway Monday
My sister, Syl, is a married woman! #Summer16 #MorePicsToComeHola Chicas!It's Monday and I'm on the roof! If you've got hurr, life (or whatever and what have you) questions, ask below!I'll do my best...
View ArticleWhy You Need to Try Mambo Twist Crochet Braids!
IG @kiitana by Ariane of BlackNaps.orgMy first impression of mambo crochet braids is that they are a beautiful style, but my biggest concern was that they could possibly be uncomfortably heavy....
View ArticleCelebrate #BlackGirlMagic with Gabby Douglas Barbie
by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com20-year old Gabrielle Douglas made history in 2012 when she became the first U.S. athlete to win both team and all-around gold medals. She's also the first black...
View ArticleHow to Read Natural Hair Product Labels
IG @tolaniavby Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.comParaben free. Sulfate free. Silicone free. Yes, we’ve all seen these words plastered across a lot of products but what does this stuff really mean?...
View ArticleOoh, Ooh, Oops - Rich Homie Quan Destroys "Get Money"
by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.comAfter a stellar BET Awards, we just knew that VH1 was going to do an equally amazing job with their VH1 Hip Hop Honors on Monday night--but the show is trending...
View ArticleCurlyNikki in Chicago! #ChicagoNaturals
Chicago Curlfriends!Come out and join me and Dark and Lovely at Walgreens this Saturday, July 16th, at 1pm for a free meetup. I'll be giving away and signing copies of my new book, 'When Good Hair...
View ArticlePalm Rolling vs Interlocking: How Do You Maintain Locs?
by Sherrell Dorsey of Organic Beauty Vixen Last night, while working into the wee hours of the night on articles for other publications that I write for, I got distracted by a few tutorials on how to...
View Article5 Benefits Of Having Natural Hair
IG via @naturalchixsby Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural.comI began my natural hair journey in 2009. I transitioned for 24 months, then I finally cut the remaining relaxed ends from my hair....
View ArticleCan Traction Alopecia Be Reversed? #TeamEdges
by Jonna via BlackNaps.orgHair loss, also known as alopecia, can have an effect on your entire body, not just your scalp. There are several forms and causes of alopecia, but traction alopecia is one...
View Article#SayHerName: Remembering Sandra Bland One Year Later
Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com"They thought it was cool to burn crosses on your front lawn as they hung you from trees in your backyardThey thought it was cool to leave you thirsty and...
View ArticleCurlyNikki Dishes on New Book, Life and Motherhood
Hola Chicas,Usually I don't even bother to share interviews about myself anymore, but this interview is about US. Thanks Erickka Sy Savané! Check it out! Later Gators,Nik
View ArticleTop 10 Ingredients that Stimulate Hair Growth
by Kristian Richards When there are issues with getting your hair to grow, it’s important to rectify the situation both internally and externally. A number of factors contribute to reduced hair growth,...
View ArticleCelebs Speak Up for Justice
by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.comWe've criticized athletes and celebrities for not using their platforms to speak about the injustices in our community. We've called them to the carpet for...
View Article2 of the Best Wash and Go Routines for the Summer
IG @rerefined by Sabrina Perkins ofSeriouslyNatural.orgFor many naturals, the wash and go is hard to achieve but more often than not it is because you are not giving way to variations on creating one....
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