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Why I'll NEVER, EVER Get Another IUD
Gene took this pic xxI met Gene the first day of undergrad in the middle of nowhere Missouri. We’ve been rocking for 16 years now, married for 9. We’ve been pregnant 3 times but we have 2...
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Vitamin D for Healthy Hair
By Mary WolffWhen it comes to your hair, you want it to be as healthy as possible. Most people understand the connection between the foods we eat and the way we feel. Did you know the foods you eat are...
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7 Black-Owned Beauty Brands To Know
Fenty Beauty By RihannaBy Lenora HouseworthAccording to research, black women spend a whopping 80% more on cosmetics than any other group, yet remained majorly-and noticeably-ignored by the industry...
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Why We Need To Stop Telling Our Kids "What Goes On In This House Stays In...
Erickka Sy Savané“What goes on in this house stays in this house.” We drill this lesson into our kids without even questioning it because we don’t want folks knowing our business — and we all know kids...
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We Were On a Break
Until yesterday, I hadn't done my own hair since mid-May. Shame! And even when I came out of my second set of faux locs a few weeks ago, I had my in-home stylist (IG @enigmatic_styles) do my henna and...
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My Nightly Routine for Short Natural Hair
Since my hair is shorter now, I cannot simply pineapple.Continue!>>>I rock 3, instead! Two in the back securing low at the nape of my neck with claw clips (looks like two low ponytails) and...
View ArticleWatch What Happens When Sidra Smith Is Mistaken For Indentical Twin, Actress...
Sidra Smith Life has its challenges when you're an identical twin. People are always mistaking you for the other person... sometimes navigating the case of mistaken identity can be both fun and...
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How I Responded When A Kid Called My Daughter's Hair 'Ugly'
Erickka Sy Savané"Your hair is ugly," said my daughter's classmate. My first reaction was to go right up to the school and give that child a good whop upside the head. However, I had enough good sense...
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The Politics Of Dating A Woman Who Earned More Money Than Me
By Vince L. It can be difficult to date, maintain a social life, and balance your career in your early-to-mid-thirties, in New York city. For most New Yorkers, besides family, work comes first and...
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$500 Cash Giveaway: #CurlyNikkiAllStars
You’ve got a lot going on. You are the doer of things, the winner of bread, the fixer of shit, the kisser of booboos, the unbroken. We’re All-Stars.Continue!>>>But we can’t give our best, when...
View ArticleErica LaShai 'Rocks A Fro For The People' While Flipping The 'For The "D"...
Erica LaShaiIt's 11:30pm on Monday when I come across this image on the gram. The fro kills. The beat drops. Oh, she's about to do the 'For The D Challenge?!' She spits her first bar: "I rock a fro for...
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Is The Natural Vs. Relaxed Hair Debate Perpetuating Intraracial Discrimination?
By Kanisha ParksAfter reading all of the responses on Facebook to my article, “From Natural to Relaxed: A Growing Trend?” I realized that when it comes to hair, we truly have many dissenting opinions....
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The Real Reason Why People Treat You Like Crap
You woke up on the right side of the bed, sun shining, you’re smiling, holding your happy vibe all the way to lunch and then, it happens. And it always happens. You’re thrown off your center. If it...
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Are Expired Hair Products Safe to Use?
By Mary WolffWhile most of us pay attention to the expiration dates on the perishables in our fridge, and we wouldn’t dare think of eating food past that date, most people don’t pay as much attention...
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We Asked, "Can You Wear A Head Wrap To Work?" And You Answered!
Dannitra Douglas: "I do it all the time!"Have you ever wanted to wear a head wrap to work, but were too self-conscious or concerned it might be against company policy? Maybe you know for a fact that...
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'This Is Us' Gets It Right With The Reality Of Transracial Adoption
'This Is Us' stars Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, & Justin HarleyNBC's “This is Us” took America by storm when it hit the airwaves last year. The show follows twins Kevin and Kate, and their...
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The One Powerful Practice That Changed My Life Forever
You want all the things—the fame, the fortune, the freedom, your time, cars with non-standard door designs, and dope lofts with crazy views all over the world. You’ve done all the things—read the...
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The Bald & Beautiful: Celeb Barber Shares Tips On Maintaining This Carefree Look
Actress Sanaa Lathan By Lenora Houseworth-Weston Shakeya “Shakey” Mervin, known as "Shakey-da-Celebrity-Barber"on instagram knows about a bomb cut. The self-taught, Harlem-based barber began...
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Yoga and Hair Growth
By Mary WolffThere are lots of things people claim will change your hair for the better. From the latest superfood to revamp your strands to the newest products you absolutely have to try, there is a...
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Return Of The #PickAndPat: 7 Afro Hairstyles That Got Next!
LaurenAlright Ladies, we know that some of you are tired of twisting, braiding, relaxing, protective styling and everything in-between, so why not give a try to the classic pick and pat? Though with...
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