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Archive for March, 2011

Natural Hair styles: two strand twists
[ 0 ] March 31, 2011

Natural Hair styles: two strand twists

A staple natural hair style are the two strand twists.  If you are just going natural you may have worn twist as a child with the barrettes at the ends. But now twists have a grown up flavor!
Twists can be worn a number of ways, including with or without extensions.  I personally like to wears [...]

Natural Hair Styles: Puff
[ 0 ] March 29, 2011

Natural Hair Styles: Puff

The puff is one of the easiest go to natural hair styles. I would recommend having at least 4 -5 inches of hair to push back for this particular style. The beauty of the puff is the versatility and how it can be worn. The puff is commonly worn high in the center of the head.But to [...]

BET Rip the Runway natural hairstyles
[ 0 ] March 21, 2011

BET Rip the Runway natural hairstyles

Each year BET showcases the hottest styles in urban fashion and music with Rip the Runway. This year’s show featured several natural hairstyles.  Here are a few shots from some models and designers that used texture styles paired with their collections.//

 
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Tennille White

Tennille’s beautiful plus size fashions were paired with 5 models rocking textured natural [...]

Interview with Jessicurl CEO Jessica McGuinty
[ 3 ] March 21, 2011

Interview with Jessicurl CEO Jessica McGuinty

During ‘Fro Fashion Week I had the honor of interviewing Jessica McGuinty, CEO of Jessicurl.Jessicurl was a sponsor of ‘Fro Fashion Week and we were thrilled to have Jessica onsite to share in the festivities of our inaugural event. Jess’s bubbly personality brightened the room and she was super fun to interview.
In the below [...]

Carrot oil for natural hair
[ 0 ] March 20, 2011

Carrot oil for natural hair

Carrot oil for natural hair can used in numerous ways to remedy your dry hair. Carrot oil or Carrot seed oil
is rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A (for healthy scalp), C, E (Stimulates growth) K and potassium. These nutrients help moisturize dry scalp making it a great hair conditioner. Carrot oil is not only a great [...]

Life after the Big Chop
[ 1 ] March 15, 2011

Life after the Big Chop

It’s been a month since Spring ‘Fro Fashion Week and we have received a letter from Michelle on how her friends and family embraced her new short hair after she returned home to Richmond, VA.
Michelle’s big chop was an impromptu decision. Michelle approached me after the Pajama Spa Party the evening before ‘Fro Fashion Week officially kicked [...]

Natural Hair and American Idol Finalist
[ 2 ] March 8, 2011

Natural Hair and American Idol Finalist

American Idol has had numerous natural hair wearing contestants throughout it’s 10 year TV run. On this season we have a loc wearing natural hair finalist! Check out the beautiful natural hair!

Naima Adedapo, 26 who rocks medium length locs.