Black Women and the Perfectionism Trap
It’s no wonder then that we try to affect how we are externally perceived, to give ourselves a fighting chance of proving who we are on the inside. And thus, the perfectionist trap is locked and loaded.
Natural Hair Styling
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Gray Hair and Age Milestones
…those grays can be so unruly, like a toddler being forced to eat a plate of peas. What is up with that?
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The Power of Moisture
The impact of the correct moisture balance in coily-textured natural hair cannot be overestimated. As a matter of fact, the answer to some of the…
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Code-switching and Natural Hair
She slips in quietly, into our small talk, meetings, and discussions. She’s not mean, in fact quite the opposite. But, she is the survival tactic that society has taught us is needed to keep us professionally thriving and safe.
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Back-to-School Coily Hair
Let’s face it—this time of year is like New Year’s Day. In fact, if life had a fiscal year, Labor Day would be it. Why?…
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A Live-able Natural Haircare Regimen
Creating a natural haircare regimen is a lot like building a house. Start with a solid foundation, and after that, choices abound; endless choices of…
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Natural Hair Myths
Starting when I was a child, I was told a story about my kinky hair and have gone through life believing aspects of the story…
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The key steps for a great Wash and Go
So many of us black women were conditioned to avoid water when it came to our hair—wash infrequently and use grease or oil to repel…
