Natural Hair Encouragement & Tribute to Evelynn M. Hammonds
The other day as I was filling out scholarship applications, I stumbled upon something that shocked and inspired me. I had been contemplating on which college to attend for a while now and I finally decided to reach out to my family and friends for advice. I posted my concern on Facebook and within a [...]
Less is More: Wen vs. Suave
Are you are a sucker for infomercials? If so, then this article is just for you! Don’t be ashamed it happens to the best of us. One minute your trash talking the cheesy model holding the product, and the next minute they’ve got you! Now your digging through your wallet for your credit card with [...]
To Chop or Not to Chop?
To Chop or Not to Chop One of the most emotional journeys a black woman can go through is a natural hair journey. As black women there are so many factors we must consider before letting go of the creamy crack! The fear of being the odd one out and not knowing how peers will [...]
What to do After the Big Chop?
What to do After the Big Chop? The Big Chop is something that can be exhilarating and empowering at that moment. One can look in the mirror and notice and smile at the fact that all of the stringy relaxed ends are no more; but after the self-emancipation, what is next??? One may experience frustration [...]
Must I Do the Big Chop?
Do I Have to do the Big Chop? Melissa from Harlem, NY writes: After seeing how beautiful natural hair can be, and noticing that I am not able to remember what texture my hair truly is, I have made the decision to go natural! There is one huge problem though, I do not want to [...]
