When I originally scheduled this giveaway, it wasn’t with forethought of this historic occasion. But in light of the news that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States, it seems like an even more appropriate celebration! This giveaway is especially for my transitioning bellas! I recently did a post about a popular…
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Fitzroy, Music, And Hair As Expression
Living in Miami for a decade has had its benefits — most notable of which has been a collection of really intelligent, talented, wonderful friends. One of the coolest people in the city (in my humble opinion), is Jason Fitzroy Jeffers. When I first got to know Jason, he was a respected local journalist. Then…
Halle? Natural?
Gorgeous!! Saw this photo on Just Jared and there’s another one on Jezebel, of Halle shopping at Whole Foods in Vancouver, Canada. Love it! But of course, I think Halle looks great whatever she does. I’m wondering — is this curlicious style just because she’s letting her hair do its thing, or is this for…
Grow Your Locks
Here’s some inspiration for any of my rastabellas who are growing longer locks — Trinidad-born Asha Mandela is vying for a spot in the Guinness World Book of Records as the proud owner of the world’s longest dreadlocks. Her longest lock measures eight feet 9 inches long! Now THAT is commitment. I immediately identified with…
Brilliant Bargain Beauty Buys – Hair Edition
Alright! I kicked off this week with the makeup edition of this post, now on to the brilliant bargain beauty buys for my afrobellas — natural hair needs love too! And it ain’t always affordable to find the products your hair needs. When it comes to products that rock for natural bellas, there’s high end…
When is a “Silkener” Not a “Silkener?”
I got an e mail from a reader recently, regarding Miss Jessie’s Stretch Silkening Creme. “How is this not PERM or TEXTURIZER (perm by another name)?!?” I see where the reader could think that — after my interview with Titi Branch of Miss Jessie’s, wherein she explained what the controversial “silkener” treatment was (sodium hydroxide,…
Are You An Original?
What I love about Ododo Original’s beaded hair accessories, is their by bellas for bellas nature. Yes, these duckbill hair clips will effortlessly slide into the slickest and straightest hair, but as a bella with thick, poofy, crazy kinks, I love finding a hair accessory that not only a. is made to grip my hair…
Calling All Natural Beauties!
One of my favorite up and coming beauty brands is Ohm Body. I’ve reviewed some of their products before, and my favorite product is definitely their Crown of Glory Avocado Hair Energy Oil. Now you’ve got the chance to try Ohm on your own — with the Ohm Body Natural Beauty contest! Here’s the deetz…
Desert Chic
You bellas are so beautiful. Your comments yesterday brought happy tears to my eyes. Quite a few of you had beauty questions sprinkled in between the compliments to my hubby (as if his head isn’t big enough, LOL), and I wanted to share the tips I used when I was workin’ it in Vegas. I…
Ask Afrobella — Love Me, Love My Hair?
From painful experience, I’ve learned to avoid giving advice on matters of the heart. I’ve lost more than one girlfriend by opening my big mouth and telling her what I really thought about her man. Through those experiences I’ve learned, sometimes people might say that they want you to be honest with them, but it…