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When women decided to return to their natural roots there was an explosion of naturals trying to figure out their hair type by identifying their…

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Deciding to go natural is a big step, but trying to figure out if you should transition or big chop is a tough decision. When…

Plenty of celebrities lend their famous monikers to product lines hoping to make it the next best thing, while collecting a check to do so. They hock everything from water to deodorant. You see the advertisements…50 Cent sells Vitamin Water, Russell Simmons has the Rush Card, and so on. Well, rapper, turned TV show host, […]

HelloBeautiful! You emailed us and as promised, we answered. Check out this week’s Strand Therapy Q&A. Keep the questions coming. Be sure to send them…

Blow drying. Flat ironing. Curling iron. The common thread among all three styling tools is that they produce heat that is needed to create many…

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Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing, tying and tugging on tresses, especially as the host of “Hair Battle Spectacular,” but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t believe in keeping hair healthy. Here he gives his top 3 tips on how to do so: “Hair Battle Spectacular” Host Derek J Reveals Top 3 Celeb Hair […]

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It seems that winter has bombarded its way into the Northeast with early snow storms and unfortunate inclement weather. However, just as you’ve accepted it – “Ok, the winter season is here dag blammit!” – we are being blessed with 60 degrees temperatures that have sent your body (and hair) into a state of shock. […]

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Celebrity hairstylist Derek J is used to teasing, tying and tugging on tresses, especially as the host of “Hair Battle Spectacular,” but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t believe in keeping hair healthy. Here he gives his top 3 tips on how to do so: “Hair Battle Spectacular” Host Derek J Reveals Top 3 Celeb Hair […]

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Introducing Ombre! The French-termed hair trend features darker, more natural hues at the roots with gradually-dyed lightening at the ends. It’s been spotted on plenty of A-list celebs: Chanel Iman, Jennifer Hudson, Naomi Campbell, Raven Simone (see pics below). Finally, a trend that doesn’t require a busy woman of the world to run to the […]

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Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright has mastered the art of cutting, coloring and styling the hair (and weaves) of everybody from supermodels Tyra Banks and Iman to actresses Gabrielle Union and Taraji Henson. Here, Kiyah gives her top 3 tips to achieving a winning weave like her famous clients: Celeb Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Shows How To […]

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Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright has mastered the art of cutting, coloring and styling the hair (and weaves) of everybody from supermodels Tyra Banks and Iman to actresses Gabrielle Union and Taraji Henson. Here, Kiyah gives her top 3 tips to achieving a winning weave like her famous clients: Celeb Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Shows How To […]

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Every year, the “Black Girls Rock!” Awards bring out the best in our favorite celebrity ladies. From encouraging acceptance speeches to humbling paid homages, the event always knows how to celebrate women’s brilliance. But we can’t help but also notice their beauty. The ladies’ red carpet style is always up to par, thanks to their […]