Vanessa Osbourne

A type 4 naturalista born and raised in Jamaica who is currently adjusting to keeping her natural hair healthy in the cold and beautiful city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Why We Need to Support This Movie About Dad-Daughter Hair Bonding Time
Finally... a movie that celebrates dad-and-daughter bonding time over natural hair!

So THIS Is Why Your Curly Haircut Costs That Much
Nadra Smiley, the Executive Director of Evolving Textures & Natural Look Academy, shares her thoughts about the issues surrounding natural hair care and costs.

Should You Really Be "Hacking" Your Life?
Is your obsession with 'life hacking' for the sake of saving time actually working in your favor? Let's discuss.

What Even is Dragon's Blood?
Rich in taspine, Dragon’s Blood is a must-have staple in many South American households for its healing properties.

Why Your Color-Treated Hair Needs a Purple Toner
If you have silver, white, or blonde color-treated hair that tends to get brassy and turn yellow over time, then purple shampoo is what the hair doctor ordered.

I Took a Hair Bias Test and This is What Happened
"Embracing the real texture of my hair seems to require something more--challenging the deeply embedded," says Alexis McGill Johnson of Perception Institute.

Dearest Yara: Tracee Ellis Ross Writes Touching Letter to 'Blackish' Costar
How awesome it must be for Yara to have someone like Tracee, a veteran actress, as a co-star, mentor, friend and role model.

What Makes a Protective Style ACTUALLY Protective
We now know that protective styles don’t always yield long lengths.
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