Posts by: Yvette G.
Why It’s Legal to Ban Natural Locs at Work

Why It’s Legal to Ban Natural Locs at Work

Did you know that it’s actually legal to discriminate against people with loc’d hair? I didn’t, and it was shocking to me too. Many people are completely unaware that this type of discrimination is considered legal. On September 15, 2016, the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals ruled that it was legal to do so because […]

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You Don’t Need a License to Style Natural Hair?

You Don’t Need a License to Style Natural Hair?

Many of us know at least one woman who used to do hair in her kitchen on the weekends. She hooked up your friend’s braids on a regular and told you she could “squeeze you in” after she gets off work on Wednesday. That home entrepreneur was someone who made the best of their […]

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Hair Nah- The Natural Hair Game

Hair Nah- The Natural Hair Game

Imagine that you’re walking through the airport with your freshly done twist-out. You don’t want any problems; you’re just trying to catch your flight. You’re focused on not being too weird or doing anything that would get you flagged by airport security. Then out of nowhere, it happens. You feel fingers all over your head. […]

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3 Reasons We Love Amara La Negra

3 Reasons We Love Amara La Negra

If you haven’t heard of the breakout star from the new season of Love & Hip Hop Miami, Amara La Negra, you will now. She is the dark-skinned Dominican beauty who’s been shutting down critics who dare to question her appearance. On the premiere episode, Amara La Negra is seen in a meeting with the […]

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