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My-Cherie: I’m a No-Poo Diva

My-Cherie checks becomes a no-poo convert.

My-Cherie: Dare to be Bold

Curly hair leads to an audition callback!

Naturally Speaking: Update on Teacher

Whatever Nappened To… Ruth Sherman

My-Cherie: Steam it up, baby!

Some deep conditioner and a steam room can rejuvenate your mind and hair.

Ask the Expert: Diane Da Costa

Textured Tresses Author Diane Da Costa answers questions about transitioning, breakage and textured styles.

Naturally Speaking: Celebrating 10 Years of Nappiness

Linda Jones, aka Mosetta, never intended to start a nap movement with her first Nappy Hair Affair. But that’s exactly what happened.

Ask the Expert: Titi Branch

In order to go “natural,” you have to stop relaxing your hair. As your natural texture grows in, you may have to start cutting off the relaxed portion of your hair if the two textures are dramatically different.

Naturally Speaking: After America, on to Africa

My African-American sister-friends have often joked that if I ever finish my nappy pride crusade in America, I’ll have plenty of work to do in Africa.

My-Cherie: Cruelty Free . . . the World Needs Me

I was fortunate to see that most of my products I use say “No animal testing.” My rose water, my Jason’s toothpaste, my Lush grapefruit toner, my Thai Crystal deodorant and of course all my Paul Mitchell products.

Naturally Speaking: Editor Was Stuck on Stupid

In June, the Glamour staffer, Ashley Baker, made inappropriate remarks about the afro hairstyle and dreadlocks during a gathering of female lawyers in New York. Her comments sparked a controversy that continued for months and led to her resignation from the magazine.