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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling
Culture

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling

When I re-read some of my journal entries from last year, I remember the many times I didn’t know whether to run, cry, or start breaking things. With police

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 21 Jan 2021 • 3 min read
Your Home Workout: HIIT and Tabata Workouts
Culture

Your Home Workout: HIIT and Tabata Workouts

If you're short on time but want to stay committed to your workout routine, HIIT and Tabata workouts may be the right fit for you. In terms of results, these

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 19 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
How to Fight Back on Facial Hair (If You Want To)
Beauty

How to Fight Back on Facial Hair (If You Want To)

You can learn to  tame the tresses on your head, but facial hair often refuses to play fair.  It seems to sprout out of nowhere right when you think you

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 14 Jan 2021 • 3 min read
Your Home Workout: How Exercise Bands Can Change Your Workout Routine
Culture

Your Home Workout: How Exercise Bands Can Change Your Workout Routine

It's fair to say, COVID will be with us for some time, even with the promise of a vaccine now fully realized. Back in March, when the pandemic broke out,

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 12 Jan 2021 • 4 min read
Why I've Decided to Loc My Natural Hair
Hair

Why I've Decided to Loc My Natural Hair

2020 has been a hot a** mess. What started off as the ultimate turn up to celebrate the final year of my 20s turned into a world pandemic coupled with

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 7 Jan 2021 • 2 min read
Your Home Workout: 4 Stress-Busting Exercises You Can Incorporate Right Now
Culture

Your Home Workout: 4 Stress-Busting Exercises You Can Incorporate Right Now

One of the many lessons we've learned from the past year is that we desperately need ways to destress. It's been a relentless time. Between COVID-19, social upheaval, election drama,

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 5 Jan 2021 • 5 min read
The Best Hair & Beauty Looks for the New Year
Hair

The Best Hair & Beauty Looks for the New Year

Hey 2021! The new year is fast approaching, and to say we are ready is an understatement. Use these hair and beauty looks to get inspired and recreate your favorites.

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 30 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
5 Feel-Good Ways to Start the New Year Off Right
Culture

5 Feel-Good Ways to Start the New Year Off Right

2020 has been a FULL YEAR, to say the least. There have been some ups, a lot of downs, and now...let’s just say we are ready to move

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 29 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
4 Ways The Holidays Can Affect Your Skin
Beauty

4 Ways The Holidays Can Affect Your Skin

Well, here we are folks, the holidays are upon us once again. After the year we’ve had, there’s no doubt that many of us want to throw a

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 28 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
Christmas Hair, Makeup & Fashion Inspiration
Hair

Christmas Hair, Makeup & Fashion Inspiration

It’s Christmas time, and it’s typically party season. With COVID-19, options for parties are a little different and large gatherings shouldn’t take place, but that doesn’t

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 22 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
The Ultimate Quarantined Christmas Gift Wish List
Culture

The Ultimate Quarantined Christmas Gift Wish List

The holidays are here and this year, shopping looks a lot different. Most people are flocking online to grab gifts for their loved ones, and others are braving COVID and

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 17 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
Check Out These Self-Care Tips to Limit Stress During The Holidays
Culture

Check Out These Self-Care Tips to Limit Stress During The Holidays

Holiday season has officially arrived. While Thanksgiving and Christmas are considered the most wonderful times of the year, they can also be stressful. Family can be overwhelming, gift shopping can

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 15 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
3 Reasons Why You Should Always Have a Wig Available
Hair

3 Reasons Why You Should Always Have a Wig Available

I used to hate wigs. For one, they looked fake. But nowadays, thanks to the innovation of stylists and the variety of ways wigs are created and installed, a wig

  • Brenda Alexander
    Brenda Alexander
Brenda Alexander 10 Dec 2020 • 1 min read
What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do For My Skin?
Beauty

What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do For My Skin?

If you’ve been paying even the slightest attention to the latest beauty buzz, you’ve probably heard plenty about hyaluronic acid. While not exactly new (our bodies produce it)

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 8 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
5 Beauty Benefits of Coffee
Beauty

5 Beauty Benefits of Coffee

No doubt, most of us reach for a cup of coffee (or two or three - no judgment) in the morning to give us a much-needed boost to face the

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 3 Dec 2020 • 2 min read
Cyber Week: Get Deals on Our Most Popular Hair & Service Bundles
Hair

Cyber Week: Get Deals on Our Most Popular Hair & Service Bundles

We have good news - we’re still celebrating Cyber Week and there are a ton of savings to be had. Check out the deals you can grab by using

  • Mayvenn
    Mayvenn
Mayvenn 2 Dec 2020 • 3 min read
Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Our Favorite Hair, Beauty & Wellness Products
Hair

Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Our Favorite Hair, Beauty & Wellness Products

The warmth and joy of the holidays can bring out the best in all of us, even during the most trying times. Whether it’s a brand new custom wig

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 27 Nov 2020 • 5 min read
Protect Your Energy, Sis: Using Rituals to Protect Your Vibe During Tough Times
Culture

Protect Your Energy, Sis: Using Rituals to Protect Your Vibe During Tough Times

Keeping yourself safe has been your focus lately.  Every day before you hit the Covid streets, you remember your pandemic wear and keep your travel-size sanitizer in your bag or

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 24 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
What's the Difference Between BB and CC Creams?
Beauty

What's the Difference Between BB and CC Creams?

Chances are, you’ve seen BB and CC creams as you stroll through the aisles at Target or when you shop your favorite brands online. How could you not? It

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 20 Nov 2020 • 2 min read
How to Reap the Benefits of a Silk Pillowcase
Hair

How to Reap the Benefits of a Silk Pillowcase

I’m the girl who hates to wear a scarf around her head at night. I get headaches, get too hot, and whatever I manage to tie comfortably over my

  • Yolande Clark-Jackson
    Yolande Clark-Jackson
Yolande Clark-Jackson 18 Nov 2020 • 2 min read
CBD and Skincare: Here's What You Need to Know
Beauty

CBD and Skincare: Here's What You Need to Know

Well, it’s no secret that CBD is the latest buzz in health and wellness. From pills to oils to gummies, yes gummies, you can pretty much find it anywhere

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 10 Nov 2020 • 3 min read
Black Mental Health Matters: Interview with a Registered Social Worker
Culture

Black Mental Health Matters: Interview with a Registered Social Worker

Since the death of George Floyd, Black mental health has been a hot topic. But, in truth, it's always mattered. We've just been too busy fighting oppression, establishing careers, building

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 5 Nov 2020 • 8 min read
Your Vote Matters: Use the Power of Your Voice to Create Change
Culture

Your Vote Matters: Use the Power of Your Voice to Create Change

Let’s be totally honest with each other. This year’s election, and 2020 in general, can be described as many things…and most of them aren’t very positive.

  • Brittany Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
Brittany Johnson 1 Nov 2020 • 1 min read
Raising Black Daughters in the Age of Black Girl Magic: Has Anything Changed?
Culture

Raising Black Daughters in the Age of Black Girl Magic: Has Anything Changed?

When I was growing up, representations of Black women in arts, politics, science, media, etc., were few and far between. It's not that they didn't exist, but rather that the

  • Sophia Murphy
    Sophia Murphy
Sophia Murphy 30 Oct 2020 • 5 min read
The Best Sunscreen For Deep Skin Tones
Beauty

The Best Sunscreen For Deep Skin Tones

While melanin offers us some protection from the sun, it’s not a protective coating. There’s a common misconception that people with dark skin don’t even need sunscreen.

  • Sharon Brandwein
    Sharon Brandwein
Sharon Brandwein 28 Oct 2020 • 3 min read
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