Have you ever been at the hair salon only to realize that every other client in the room is getting the same hairstyle… except for you? This was me during my recent trip back home to Ghana. As I sat in my favorite salon in Accra, I noticed I was the only person not getting … Read more
As an actor, you are already feeling vulnerable.You’re going to have to go out there in front of a camera, trying to do as few takes as possible. You want to do well. This is high stakes. You’re getting paid a good amount of money in most, or some, regards. However [the audience] sees you … Read more
Braids are nothing new to Black women, but recently the most stylish Black women I know are wearing a particular style of cornrows unlike anything I’ve ever seen. These freestyle braids take the shape of mesmerizing twirls, swirls, and symbols that emulate hieroglyphic script hiding a celestial message. Unlike traditional cornrows that run straight back, … Read more
Editor Tip: “Aloe vera can calm a scalp irritated by dandruff by helping to eliminate dead skin cells and, thus, stop the uncomfortable itching,” says Stacy Chimento, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami. Key Ingredients: Peppermint oil, rosemary, aloe, bacuri butter Best for Dry Scalp: Mielle Organics Rice Water & Aloe Vera Braid & Scalp … Read more
“The struggle is real,” Sen. Bailey shares with a subtle sigh. “If I can’t get in to see my barber, I’ll go back and forth as to whether somebody’s going to know how to line me up properly. I live in the Bronx, and I often have to travel to Albany for a [congressional] session. … Read more