A new White House petition is claiming updated Army regulations banning certain hairstyles are biased against black women. The new grooming rules specifically forbid twists, braids, dreadlocks and other protective hairstyles popular among women of color who do not use chemical relaxer on their hair. The regulations, which went into effect on Monday, also require that the […]
YASSS ESSENCE! We’re totally obsessing over the new Essence Magazine covers for their May beauty issue. The female magazine enlisted three of our fave naturalistas: Erykah Badu, Ledisi, and Solange in all their natural hair glory and popping spring colors. Each of these women have captivated audiences – whether it be through their music, activism, style, […]
Nicki shows off her long natural hair, and her famous curves of course, in her new instagram pics...
If there is any unspoken rule when it comes to hair, it’s this one — don’t touch it unless you have permission. But a Detroit police officer who didn’t get the memo is now out of work after she decided to slice the weave out of the head of a young mother the police had […]
Oh, hey Yonce! We almost didn’t recognize you with this new crown of glory. After whipping her wet hair back, forth and back again at the Grammy Awards, Beyonce took to her website to show off a new look: some waist-length box braid extensions. The last time we saw Bey all braided up was on her […]
Ariana Grande is joining the ranks of actresses like Jennifer Lawrence and Tamera Mowry-Housley who’ve had to put the scissor to their hair due to damage. Ever since Ariana Grande became a frequent fixture on the red carpet following the release of her album, many fans have been asking why the darling singer hasn’t changed […]
The Internet has changed a myriad of things, from how we communicate, to how we absorb news, and now apparently to how we judge fathers who take care of their kids. The latest victim of the Internet’s wrath? The man behind the blog “Daddy Doin’ Work,” who owned the ‘net after posting a photo of […]
Miley Wintour, is that you? Just a few hours after shaking all her Peppermint Patty goodness on a pseudo Santa Claus, Miley Cyrus hit the town with some of her close friends to celebrate backstage during the 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium. But does something look different about Miley? Of course […]
We’re used to seeing Tyga‘s girl, (and Kim Kardashian’s new bestie) Blac Chyna rocking her uniform long weave with bangs, but it turns out the ex-stripper turned rapper wife has a full head of natural hair routinely being styled protectively. Mommy Blac Chyna took to Instagram to show off her long locks while promoting a […]
When 12-year-old Vanessa VanDyke, a student who attends Faith Christian Academy in Central Florida, was told that she needed to cut her “distracting” hair, the message was clear: The European standard of beauty — a tamed, relaxed mane — is still champion in society. Even if black women have to go to unnatural lengths and […]
Welcome to 2013, where it is still radical for a black girl to wear her hair the way it naturally grows out of her naturally black head. That’s the scrutiny a 12-year-old student in Florida is facing, along with the possibility of being expelled, for refusing to “tame” her beautiful natural mane. Vanessa VanDyke was […]
Jada Pinkett Smith may be taking a few styling tips from her little wonder child Willow Smith! The mom of two was spotted out last night in Beverly Hills celebrating the Equality Now Presents “Make Equality Reality” Event At Montage Hotel. For the occasion, the 42-year-old donned a creme embellished blouse and skirt separates, but […]
