Are you kinky-haired naturalista who is bantu knot-out challenged? Well, there’s hope! I absolutely love this natural hair tutorial from our very first Natural Fashionista, Jessica Pettway. She gives us a super easy alternative for achieving those beautiful curls on our naturally textured hair and it is GORGEOUS! Watch and enjoy! 😉 xoxo Toia B.
On Sunday, 28-year-old singer and (let’s face it) super dope fashionista Solange Knowles said “I do” to her 51-year-old beau, director Alan Ferguson in New Orleans. When I saw the photos rolling in on social media, I was not at all surprised by the non-conventional approach Solo took to just about every aspect of her nuptials! For example… The couple arrived to the ceremony on bicycles… BICYCLES!! Like, who DOES that?! Ha! I love it! EVERYONE wore white or some variation. Of all the shots, this one captivated me the most: an all-female cast featuring big sister Beyoncé, Mama Tina and friend Janelle Monae (she’s so cute!) Solange proved once and for all- if you had any doubts- that a ‘fro is perfectly fine for your wedding day! She donned a beautiful halo of kinks to complement her Humberto Leon for Kenzo dress and Jill for Lady Grey bracelets. Oh, and…
Hello New Jersey naturals! I’m so excited to tell you about this event going down on Sunday, November 16th brought to you by my girl, natural hair care pro Simeko Watkins-Hartley of Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique. Simeko’s latest endeavor, The Natural Hair Care Coach, will be a natural’s destination for styling help and we’re celebrating its launch at The Suite Spot in Montclair, NJ. The event will include LIVE demos, giveaways, hair trivia, musical entertainment and much more! I have the privilege of being a special guest host for the evening! Eeek! PLUS, my homie, MUA Melanie Brown of Kurls, Stilettos & Lipstick will be doing a live makeup demo and offering FREE eyebrow shaping to all VIP guests! This is going to be SO MUCH FUN! Space is limited and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR so head here to get yours NOW!…
"Shrinkage" has become a four-letter word within the natural hair community and, quite frankly, I fail to understand what the huge fuss is about. Here are some things to note about natural hair shrinkage.
