CurlReading / Super Kinky
Looking for Looser Curls
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | by Ouidad
Ouidad Climate Control
Dear Ouidad: I recently got engaged and am longing for my dry, coarse and kinky curly hair to be more soft, healthy and looser ringlet-like curls before the wedding. (Much like Taylor Swift’s) Any suggestions?
A: Deep treatment intensive conditioning is the key to getting softer, healthier curls. After that I recommend a softening [...]
Show Us Your Cabinets!
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | by Gretchen Heber
Be brave! Show us your storage!
For Recovering Permies Seeking Support
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | by Linda Jones
This column is dedicated to permaholics who are in recovery. Also known as recovering permies, these women are addicted to chemical relaxers but are ready to kick the habit.
First, let me congratulate you for your decision to make the transition to a more natural lifestyle for your hair. You have taken a major step toward [...]
Tyra Will Wave off the Weave
- Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 | by Gretchen Heber
Tyra Banks declares Sept 8 “National Real Hair Day”
Design Essentials Facebook Chat Offers Tips for Women Transitioning From Relaxed to Natural
- Friday, August 14th, 2009 | by Staff
Transitioning tips from Design Essentials
Spotlight: Komaza Care
- Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 | by Michelle Breyer
Entrepreneur develops hair care line out of her own need
A Corporate Image Worth Copying
- Friday, July 24th, 2009 | by Linda Jones
A few months ago my friend Louise sent me an article with good news about the appointment of Ursula Burns as chief executive officer of Xerox. The appointment makes her the first African American female to head a Fortune 500 company.
The article had a photo of Burns wearing a very short natural hairstyle with [...]
New Black Barbies Get it Half Right
- Friday, July 17th, 2009 | by Michelle Breyer
Effort to create more culturally relevant Barbie should be applauded, but dolls still leave something to be desired
The Michael Jackson I Want to See
- Monday, June 29th, 2009 | by Linda Jones
Linda Jones ruminates on the Michael Jackson she loved… the natural Michael
My Cherie: Trading Places
- Monday, June 1st, 2009 | by My-Cherie
My-Cherie and her sister have traded places, hair-wise.






