Posts by: Pamela
How To Reclaim Your Forgotten Black Girl Magic

How To Reclaim Your Forgotten Black Girl Magic

At Natural Haircare News we aim to change attitudes about natural hair. Beyond the outward appearance though, we know in order to embrace our natural hair, that we’ve covered up for so long, one must know and embrace one’s self. Doing the work to build self-awareness and self-love. Being in community with like minded women […]

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The Advice My Natural Hair Stylist Gave Me Every Naturalista Should Know

The Advice My Natural Hair Stylist Gave Me Every Naturalista Should Know

Protect.

Yes, we should know this by now. Yes, we do it to some degree.

But for someone, like me, whose fragile hair apparently snags and splits on a dime, natural hair protection is key. Especially if you are trying to retain length – which I am at this point.

I sat in my stylists […]

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'You Down Wit' B-O-B? Black Owned Brands

‘You Down Wit’ B-O-B? Black Owned Brands

One of the exciting things about this current natural hair movement is the plethora of new, as well as tried and true Black entrepreneurs, that are rising to the forefront and having major success.

What better way to pamper and care for your kinks and curls than with a brand that knows from experience what […]

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A Lost Black Man: A Natural Hair Perspective

A Lost Black Man: A Natural Hair Perspective

I came across an interesting article speaking to the subject: “Do all Black Men Hate Their Nappy Hair”.

The writer wrote the article from a perspective, after apparently reading comments that Charles Barkley made (and has made throughout his career) about black people and image.  Her assessment – he is filled with self-hate.

I’m always […]

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Natural Hair Event: Felicia Leatherwood’s Kurlz On Film

Natural Hair Event: Felicia Leatherwood’s Kurlz On Film

Felicia Leatherwood, natural hair stylist to the stars… and me, (Lol), reached out to Natural Haircare News, to spread the word about her event.

Kurlz on Film, in Felicia’s words, is a special meet-up showcasing women filmmakers who uplift and inspire the community of naturals through their films about natural hair […]

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Losing my natural hair

Beauty Salons and The State Of Your Health

Hair professionals and patrons alike are at risk when it comes to the beauty salon.

In an unregulated industry where workers in particular are consistently being exposed to known carcinogens and other harmful ingredients with devastating outcomes, Black Women for Wellness and the Healthy Hair Initiative Project, plan to change that through awareness and empowerment.

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