When I first thought of ‘going natural’ in January 2011, I quickly decided against it; I opted to continue my regular relaxer regimen.  After all, it worked for ten years.  But during my past three years in college, I have found it difficult, frustrating and nearly impossible to grow and maintain a healthy head of […]

We love summer, but potential health hazards seem to be everywhere, from jellyfish stings to hyperactive armpits to fried, frizzy hair…here’s how to get through the bikini season unscathed. Bloat – Being on your feet for long periods of time (standing in line at the amusement park, for example) can lead to swelling and bloat. […]

Looks like Bobby Brown still has the 80’s R&B bad boy in him. The New Edition singer allegedly grabbed a waitress by her ponytail at DJ Cassidy’s 30th birthday party. The waitress reportedly walked away from Bobby before he was done speaking with her and he allegedly grabbed her by the hair, at which point […]

Does your skin immediately sting or turn red when you apply makeup or skin care products? If yes, then you have sensitive skin. In many cases,  the ingredients *sulfates and *parabens are the reasons why your skin reacts so negatively. Is it too much to ask for a beauty product that won’t cause you unbearable discomfort when applied? For a time it was, but some well-known and […]

Theft of human hair extensions and wigs is apparently on the rise. Some robberies have ended in death, while others have perplexed cops completely: it seems thieves would rather walk out with hair than cash. According to the New York Times, once stolen, the hair is typically sold on the street or on the Internet, […]

Your favorite shampoo and conditioner can help you regain healthy hair but they don’t act alone. To give your hair a boost look at what you’re putting in your body. Similar to your skin and nails, your hair reaps the benefits of a better diet. 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly I witnessed this firsthand […]

Chris Brown is back in black–his hair that is. Chris Brown tweeted a photo of himself with blonde hair a few weeks before the release of his album “F.A.M.E.” Everyone was in shock and had tons to say. People called him everything from Simon Phoenix to “Chrisqo,” saying he was channeling his inner Sisqo from Dru Hill […]

No longer are headbands strictly the domain of the elementary schooler’s or the preppy Gossip Girl folk of the world, headbands have become a wardrobe necessity, and with styles to suit every occasion, it’s easy to see why. Here are 6 reasons why you need to be wearing headbands this season… 1. They can be […]

Short and sweet, doesn’t have to mean perfectly neat and boring. If neat and boring describes how you’ve been wearing your short “do” lately, then read this entry closely, because it’s your time to look like the fashion-forward contemporaries you see here. The first step is getting a healthy dose of confidence and saying this affirmation until you believe […]

Carol Blackmon and Majic 107.5 / 97.5 hit the streets of ATL on Friday for Carol Blackmon’s Beauty Shop Tour! Check out the photos!

According to the Washington Post, Lloyds of London has written an insurance policy for Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu's hair. Polamalu, who missed 11 games last season due to injury, has not cut his hair in over ten years in tribute to his Samoan ancestors.

A Seattle writer is angry beyond words, because late last month his 8-year-old child was removed from her honors elementary school class. No, the child did not misbehave. Instead, the little girl was guilty of using a hair moisturizer that allegedly annoyed her Caucasian teacher.