07 Mar 2016
Hair is a touchy subject in our community. “Touchy” is probably an understatement. But it’s a subject that never seems to run out of steam. I, for one, am ecstatic to see the explosion genericos...
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30 Nov 2015
I’ve had natural hair enthusiasts say to me: “You’re no longer natural because you have color in your hair.” or “Your hair is altered. So, you’re not pure.” Today, I am setting the record straight....
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07 Oct 2015
Hey pretty Rasta lady! Ya’ Mõn, you are a Rasta Princess! Are you a Rastafarian? I bet you don’t eat pork. For more than 15 years, I have been wearing locks. While sporting both natural...
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04 Sep 2015
“This is what compels me to push black people. To identify with black culture: giving out to them that Black-Ness; that Black-Power.” —Nina Simone I spend so much time marketing myself as a diversified natural hair...
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01 Jul 2015
“Any kind of creative activity is likely to be stressful. The more anxiety, the more you feel you are headed in the right direction. Easiness, relaxation, comfort – these are not conditions that usually accompany...
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08 May 2015
I was 19 when I first thought about locking my hair. My new-found hair choice was causing me so much conflict. Would I be pretty? How would I maintain my hair? Would I get a...
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