The Wait is Over Afro State of Mind: Memories of A Nappy Headed Black Girl You've heard about this book for months and eagerly wondered when it would be available. You listened to attorney & author Lurie Daniel Favors speak and knew you wanted to hear more. You checked the website for details and signed up for the update emails. You enjoyed … [Read more...]
Are Relaxers As Dangerous As Cigarettes?
By 7 Comments
Recognizing the Dangers This week the lovely ladies over at ManeMoves held an awesome twitter chat. They discussed a growing movement in the UK that’s working to ban marketing campaigns that target children with messages promoting chemical relaxers to straighten their hair. The chat was sparked by this video sponsored by Project Embrace UK. The group’s Facebook … [Read more...]
Before Steppin’ to Today’s Black Woman, Michelle Obama Would Like a Word
By 22 Comments
I'm sure you've heard about "FLOTUS Hecklegate" by now. If not, let me set the scene: the uber talented Michelle Obama is on stage at a Democratic fundraiser imploring the audience to do their best for today's children. To give them a chance to grow in a world that leaves them empowered - as opposed to oppressed. Then out of no where comes the distinct sound of a … [Read more...]
Type 4 “Wash n Go” Maintenance
By 12 Comments
As I previously discussed here (check the link for written discussion along with video), for Black women with hair described as kinky, coily, nappy or Type 4 (pick an adjective – any adjective!), the Wash n Go can be a bit controversial. For one thing there’s the fact that for this type of hair – it’s more of a “Wash n Go…and Comb Out Later.” Otherwise you can end … [Read more...]
Wash n Go? Or Wash n NO? Maybe both?
By 1 Comment
Recently there's been a lot of discussion about whether or not women with Type 4 (i.e. kinky, nappy, coily) hair should wear "Wash n Go" styles. Wash n Go (or "WNG") is the type of style where you get in the shower, wet your hair, get out the shower, towel dry and then...just go. As in no real combing, a bit of styling but basically...shaking your hair out and hitting the … [Read more...]