WHY WE MUST NOT BUY INTO COLORISM

WHY WE MUST NOT BUY INTO COLORISM

By now, it is difficult not to have heard ofAmara Le Negra, the gorgeous Afro-Latina music artist on Love & Hip Hop Miami. Besides having an epic head full of natural curls, her personality is larger than life and she has been quite vocal on the colorism she has experienced. In fact, throughout this season of Love & Hip Hop Miami, there has been an ongoing conversation about colorism from both ends of the spectrum from Amara Le Negra and Veronica Vega (another Love & Hip Hop Miami cast member). While Amara has questioned why the Latin image always is a singular depiction of fair skin and straight hair, Veronica recently asked the question of how black someone has to be to be considered black, and—citing the lack of aid in Puerto Rico as an example—notes that anyone who is not white understands inequality all too well.
Posted in Amara La Negra, black hair history, black history, black history month, colorism, Natural Hair Care, natural hair show, Taliah Waajid, World Natural Hair Healthy Lifestyle Event
THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ADDRESSING ITCHY SCALP

THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ADDRESSING ITCHY SCALP

When I take a minute to look at the proliferation of the natural hair movement and the rise of the availability in products specifically suited to care for and manage naturally curly, coily, kinky and wavy hair, I am amazed.
Posted in black hair history, black history, black history month, coily hair, curly hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, natural hair moisturizer, natural hair styling, prevent breakage, Protective Styles, protective styling, Taliah Waajid, Transitioning
STYLE SHOWCASE: NAIV'ASHA JOHNSON'S FABULOUS EMBELLISHED HIGH-TRIO BRAIDED PONYTAIL ON YARA SHAHIDI

STYLE SHOWCASE: NAIV'ASHA JOHNSON'S FABULOUS EMBELLISHED HIGH-TRIO BRAIDED PONYTAIL ON YARA SHAHIDI

Celebrity Stylist Naiv’asha Johnson just did us all a solid by sharing the 411 on how she styled Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi’s gorgeous ‘do  for the NAACP Image Awards using Taliah Waajid brand products.  Naiv’asha dubbed it the "Embellished High-Trio Braided Ponytail" and I am here for this beautiful look all day.  This elegant protective style can easily be worn for work, play or a night on the town and is super easy to do on medium to long hair. Here’s what Naiv’asha did to achieve Yara’s style:
Posted in hair care tools, leave in conditioner, Natural Hair Care Products, natural updos, protective styling tools, special occassion hair, Taliah Waajid
HOW TO EAT BETTER FOR OPTIMAL HAIR HEALTH

HOW TO EAT BETTER FOR OPTIMAL HAIR HEALTH

With the holiday season in full swing, comfort food-eating is in full effect too. Workday potlucks. Company Christmas parties. Family dinners. Weekend holiday gatherings. Everywhere you turn there is pasta, cakes, pies, cookies, soda, wine, cocktails and lots of other “goodies.” And let’s not forget the fast food you might grab while holiday shopping. All of these foods are delicious and are a big part of celebrating the season—so I understand how difficult it can be to completely avoid them.
Posted in dieting for hair, hair strength, healthy food for hair, healthy hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, Taliah Waajid
LEARN NIGHT TIME HAIR CARE AT THE CURLS, KINKS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

LEARN NIGHT TIME HAIR CARE AT THE CURLS, KINKS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

On October 28, from 12 pm to 7pm, all are invited to join us in Atlanta for the Curls, Kinks and Culture Festival. This one-of-a-kind celebration of natural hair isn't just a hair show. Attendees can look forward to an array of features and attractions including musical performances, interactive exercise presentations, cooking demonstrations and trap karaoke!
Posted in Curls Kinks Culture Festival, Hair Care Products, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, Natural Hair Care Products, night time hair, night time hair care, Protective Styles, Taliah Waajid