Book Review: The science of black hair by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy
The Science of Black Hair lives up to the promise of its title in every way – because it is an in-depth, scientific guide to caring for afro textured hair. At 8×10, 240 pages long and written in double...
View ArticleBook Review: The politics of black women’s hair by Althea Prince
This book offers a refreshing insight into the politics surrounding black women’s hair and a moving collection of writings from women across the (Visited 510 times, 1 visits today)
View ArticleBook Review: Grow it by Chicoro
Sometimes the best advice comes not from experts and professionals but from someone who has trodden a path and gained experience, wisdom and understanding along the way that has tremendous merit and...
View ArticleLupus forced me to become a natural black woman
Almost three years ago I made one of the most challenging decisions of my life. I decided to put down the tub of relaxer, pick up the pressing comb and head towards a ‘natural’ hair lifestyle. The...
View ArticleBook Review: Hair Products 101 by Chicoro
Black women who have turned their backs on relaxers and weaves and who embrace their afro textured hair are women who are hungry for knowledge. Two of the most popular topics within online communities...
View ArticleAfro hair: what is the big deal?
Big hair don’t care – or do we? In the UK it seems that the site of afro hair can still be seen as somewhat of a spectacle. This week I’ve seen various responses to afro hair when it’s worn out and...
View ArticleAfro textured hair: hairstyles beyond the afro
Okay so we all love afros and ‘big hair’ is en vogue among naturals (black women who wear their afro-textured hair in its natural state, free of chemical straighteners, perms and hair extensions). But...
View ArticleUK Naturals to watch: Kathryn Onomakpome
At the ‘Naturally Fabulous’ event I attended last Saturday organised by The Natural Lounge and Naptural Roots magazine, I not only had the pleasure of socialising and exchanging hair stories with...
View ArticleUK naturals to watch: The YouTube vloggers
Anyone who has ever visited the natural hair channel on YouTube will be acutely aware that it is dominated by African American women. Afro textured hair is firmly on the mainstream media map in the US...
View ArticleEcostyler Gel with Olive Oil review
Last week I tried Eco Styler Gel as an alternative to my usual Kinky Curly Knot Today. Whilst I love my Kinky Curly, it’s $30 a jar and I go through it way too fast. I’ve been hearing a lot about Eco...
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