Once a week we give out a hairstyle trophy to a star that knocks our socks and proverbial wigs off! As soon as Janelle Monae took to the 2017 Met Gala red carpet she instantly sucked all breath out of us. She floated along like a fairytale princess. In an instant she had already won the prize as well as our hair obsessed hearts. Therefore, for this week’s Hair of the Week we are honoring the Janelle Monae Met Gala Bejeweled Pixie Hair Cut!
Hair of the Week: Janelle Monae Met Gala Bejeweled Pixie Hair Cut
The Met Gala provided many glamorous hair ideas and trends, yet Janelle Monae’s hairstyle reigned supreme. It was fun, charismatic and elegant without screaming for attention. From every angle her stylish pixie hair cut is sleek and stunning all on its own. However, in true Janelle fashion the singer/actress incorporated an additional decorative element to enhance the look further. What was it?
Well, let’s just say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Monae became the belle of the ball with tresses adorned with jewel accents. The floral gems paired very nicely with her whimsical Ralph and Russo gown.
Hair accessories are the perfect option when changing up a particular hair look or style. Moreover, as proven by Janelle, such accessories can transform strands whether they are short or long. So regardless of length this trend can work for you! Therefore, this season give hair accessories more of a try. You quickly give yourself a hair makeover without ever stepping into a salon.
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Teyana Taylor and Reebok Classics is back at it again y’all! The awesome pairing has announced that round two of the Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack collab is now arriving in a store near you. If you are a huge fan of color as well as kicks you have just found your newest style obsession!
Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack
The Teyana Taylor Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb Pack has received much attention due to the fact that they are bringing retro design into the modern era. Well, that is if you consider anything from the 90’s vintage. Reebok commented on the pack stating, “Free your style! We’ve teamed up again with Teyana Taylor to bring you the Freestyle Hi Color Bomb pack. The pack draws inspiration from the loud colors of the 90’s, which is also when Teyana started wearing Freestyles as a little girl.”
As you can see this fashion collaboration was meant to be. Furthermore, we love the fact that the pack is so true to Teyana’s personal style. Taylor’s fun urban chic allure is authentic and captivating. She is certainly the epitome of “get you a girl that can do both.” Relaxed or upscale, Mrs. TT slays. Taylor hit up social to talk Reebok saying,
“So you know we had to go ahead and drop a second round of Reebok Freestyle Hi Color Bomb pack! I’m loving these light colors. These might be my faves right now. So go pick you some up today! They are also available now online at reebok.com.”
Round two’s pastel tones are perfection for this season. Therefore, if pack one was too bold for you then you may just adore these softer tones more. Moreover, if you are liking what you see be quick to cop a pair or two, they go fast!
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Have you ever heard of a bentonite clay face mask? If your skin goals include achieving the ultimate glow up, then you are going to want to incorporate this mask into your beauty regimen right NOW. Bentonite clay is a powerful asset to skincare and yet many women do not use it! Therefore, what are the benefits of a bentonite clay face mask?
Go deeper than your average face wash. When it comes to having gorgeous, healthy looking skin you need to use a combination of tactics. You must cleanse, smooth and hydrate and at times that can feel like just the tip of the iceberg. However, a bentonite clay face mask can knock out several of these vital skincare actions. A bentonite clay mask has to ability to:
Shrink pores (see results after just a couple uses)
Draw out toxins from the skin
Prevent Breakouts (Yay!)
Leave skin smooth and extremely soft
Now can you see why women are jumping on this clay mask wagon?! With benefits such as these you are bound to have the skin you have always wanted.
Beauty Week: Bentonite Clay Face Mask, Blogger Miriam Maulana Tutorial
This week 1966 Magazine is taking part in Creative Hub’s first annual Beauty Week! Six bloggers are a part of this amazing virtual event including beauty enthusiast, Miriam Maulana. Maulana is from Zimbabwe and has her own blog (www.newkidontheblock.co.za) as well as a youtube channel! Her channel focuses on health, wellness, hair and of course beauty! Her latest youtube video is a tutorial on how to use a bentonite clay face mask. Check out it below, you’ll be glad you did!
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You’re pacing the room franticly as you wonder how you fit a grab bag, two Twinkles, theater popcorn, cake and Italian dinner into your body. As a result, you stare at your full belly hoping and praying you didn’t just undo all your hard work. First, breathe. Everyone has had a day where they ate a little bit too much of this and that. To get a dream body it takes tons sacrifice and dedication. Which is why a cheat day is not only welcomed by many but an absolute must!
No one wants to go the rest of their lives without a little “fun treat” here and there. However, what many come to find out is that including a cheat day is sometimes an even harder challenge than maintaining a nutritious diet. However, you can survive cheat day and come to use it as a valuable asset in your weight loss journey!
Help! I Blew Cheat Day! How to Get Back on Track Without Drastic Measures
Did I blow it? That’s a question many ponder after a botched cheat day. However, the answer may be surprising. Most likely you did not. That is because it takes 3,500 calories in order to gain a pound of fat. So then, if you are normally eating between 1200-1800 calories a day it is very unlikely you ate 2300-1700 extra calories.
Also, it is about if cheat day turns into cheat month. If you got right back to your regular routine the day after you put yourself right back on the road to success. However, if things snowball out of control then your day of treats did unfortunately knock you off balance a bit. Therefore, the thing to remember is that one day in the long run will not mess you up, it depends on how you respond after.
Lastly, many think that the best solution to overeating is to starve off the extra calories. This is a bad move. Starvation can cause you to lose muscle and be dehydrated. The better option would simply be to add in a little more exercise. You will burn off the calories and keep fitness at the forefront of your mind. So then, remember one day of treats is not bad and as long as you didn’t gorge you are most likely fine. Moreover, your actions after are truly the key, get right back on track and your goals shall be achieved.
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Okay ladies who’s ready to have their lips popping all summer? Imagine having so many lip tints to choose from you could try one every week the entire season and never repeat! Yeah we thought that might get your attention. It’s time for us to spill the deets on the ultimate MAC Cosmetics Liptensity Lipstick giveaway!
MAC Cosmetics Liptensity Lipstick – How to Win All 24 Lip Shades for FREE
You could pay $21 for a single MAC Cosmetics Liptensity lipstick. However, why pay when you could hit the beauty jackpot! MAC is letting it be known that they are giving away not one, but EVERY shade in the entire collection! They revealed,
“MAC is about creativity, ingenuity and originality. And so are you! We’re challenging you to create a beautiful still life image featuring your favorite Liptensity shade and scenery inspired by it.
Share your image [on Instagram] by using hashtag LOVELIPTENSITY. We’ll be posting some of our favorite images on our website and social channels. Even better? The top 10 Love Liptensity creators in the U.S. and Canada we select will win a Liptensity Kit of all 24 shades!”
MAC Cosmetics Liptensity
Makeup, art and possible Insta Fame? This giveaway definitely has it all. Moreover, the product you will be scoring is a true score in itself. Liptensity Lipsticks are a gel formula product that boasts a long-wear time of eight hours. Moreover, they hold an intense amount of pigment with a satin finish that is to die for. Your pout will certainly be the fairest and most vibrant of them all! Here are all the names of the 24 colors that make up this awesome collection:
Ambrosial
Blue Beat
Burnt Violet
Claretcast
Cordovan
Dionysus
Doe
Double Fudge
Driftwood
Eros
Fireworks
Galaxy Grey
Gumball
Habanero
Hellbore
Lobster
Marsala
Medium Rare
Mulling Spices
Postmodern
Smoked Almond
Stallion
Toast and Butter
Whew! That was a lot huh? Well, the bounty could be all yours so get to creating and we hope that soon you will win big!
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Shea Moisture, a brand founded and built on the black woman’s dollar is seriously stirring the pot! This week the hair brand released an ad campaign that completely alienated their core demographic. To make matters worse, the Shea Moisture Ad Controversy took another disastrous and disrespectful turn as the brand attempted to apologize. What happened and should we continue to give support to such a company?
Really?! Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Brand F Bombs Consumers in Apology
We get it, everyone makes mistakes. This is why we were content with waiting to see how Shea Moisture handled the backlash. However, to us they failed. In a long-winded statement the hair company admitted that they made a mistake. Yet, the fashion in which they did it was absolutely deplorable. Shea Moisture said, “Wow, okay – so guys, listen, we really f-ed this one up.”
Come again? The fact that Shea Moisture approved an apology that begins like that is disturbing. They are basically saying the black community will be okay with derogatory terms. To them that’s how to relate, find a common ground and get on the level of a person of color so they will understand.
NO. It is apparent that the non-black shareholders who now basically own and run Shea Moisture have watched too many music videos. How we [black girls] are unfortunately often portrayed is nowhere close to how we truly are and act. Moreover, when speaking to other races have you ever seen a company F-bomb them when apologizing? Of course not! They would never come close to using that type of language. However, for black women they felt it was okay to talk that way.
Well, it’s not. When apologizing, that is the time to save face and try to win back customers. Yet, Shea Moisture felt it was fine to curse and ultimately lack class, which shows they are not sorry. Moreover, it demonstrates their level of respect for black women and it is very poor. How’s that for “real talk?”
Take It Beyonce!
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Black Women Respond
It looks like we are not alone in feeling that Shea Moisture went a step too far. Former customers of the brand are saying:
“I’ve always liked this product, but no more. Boycott Shea Moisture.”
“We need to support the companies that are keeping the black dollars in the community and not mainstream.”
“I am seriously rethinking purchasing your products because I was insulted by that ad. It is the black community that made you what you are and you do us like this! We are always forgotten about after folks start making money using BLACK dollars.”
“How about the BLACK WOMEN who are the CORE CONSUMERS of your brand, that has placed you on the level of success you hold now?!”
“You guys need to fire your marketing and branding manager! That ad was soooo distasteful and very much false advertisment. Loyal customer SMH.”
“Wow… I am in shock and disappointed. Really?
“Hey y’all try out Eden Bodyworks products; they are all natural, they smell great and I like them more.”
“Black women make up 99% of your market. The women you represented in your video don’t even buy your products. You guys are a huge disappointment and I haven’t really gotten to try your products but I’m offended for all the black women who have.”
“Don’t target us as your customers then not represent us in your ads is the bottom line.”
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy
Another aspect of this situation to keep in mind is that black women can see the writing on the wall. We have gone down this path before and we know how the story ends. Whenever companies pull the old switcheroo and begin forgetting about their black consumers everything changes. From products lines right down to the formulas themselves. Why is the latter such an issue?
When it comes to black hair, a product’s formula is everything. Black hair is completely different from every other race’s hair texture. We need different nutrients and oils to keep our strands on a “Queen” level. Therefore, if a company reformulates a product in order to relate more to a consumer of another race [which has happened to black consumers many times] that same product ceases to work anymore for a black woman.
For instance a woman with naturally straight strands may dread a product with tons of oil, whereas a woman with curly hair would gladly welcome it. Hair is not an one product fits all. So then, there has to be products specially made to fit various textures.
What the Shea Moisture Ad Controversy is showing is that the company wants to move in another direction. Moreover, that path is going in the opposite of the consumer base that made them a household name.
Shea Moisture Ad Controversy – Conclusion
The fact that Shea Moisture knew they needed to apologize puts the proof right in the pudding. Moreover, the brand has also attempted to perform damage control by pulling the new ad. With black women spending a billion dollars on products we are not surprised by Shea Moisture’s mad scramble to save face. However, their half-hearted attempts is falling on many deaf ears.
Nevertheless, in the coming months we will see what else Shea Moisture does to right the wrong. In their extremely fake apology they mention that they, ” hear… listen.. count on … appreciate… [and want to] grow and build together.” Well, guess we will see if they truly mean any of it. Until then we will continue to keep our hair, money and loyalty far away from Shea Moisture since that’s obvious where they want to be when it comes to “us.”
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Every new year millions around the world resolve to get into the best shape of their lives. Social media profiles get changed, memes are posted and gyms become more packed than a can of sardines. However, then life sets in, goals slowly fall to wayside and the masses at the gym once again trickle down to just the regulars. It’s not that good intentions were not involved, it’s just that sometimes we all could use a little extra push in the right direction in order to keep going. With that being said, have you ever personally thought about looking for a workout buddy? Having the right one by your side can help you reach your fitness goals and at times even faster than you thought!
Yet, you will want to be a tad bit selective if you do decide to go this route. It’s like going shopping while looking for one thing in particular. There may be several variations available but only one will be a great fit do to perhaps the price, packaging and overall vibe. The same is true of a workout buddy. You want to select a buddy that will inspire, motivate, remain consistent and fit with your overall fitness goals and aspirations. So then, how in the world are you supposed to find the right one?
Workout Buddy – 3 Questions That Will Prove You’ve Found the Right One
A few of our fitness pro pals filled us in on a few reflective questions that can help. In regards to a potential workout buddy ask yourself:
Will this person be able to meet in order to workout on a regular basis? Remember consistency is major key to getting in shape. Moreover, if someone is flaky they are not for you!
Is this person supportive or quite discouraging when it comes to your fitness goals? Any one who projects negativity or laughs at your goals does not need to be around while you are in the process off becoming an even better, healthier you. Negativity can zap your energy as well as inner motivation. Therefore, ignore or cut off the haters. Misery loves company and everyone like that can set at their own table.
Will your buddy be able to not only keep up, but push you to work harder during workouts? A great workout buddy will not just be another talking head, but a friendly a dedicated pal to light a fire under you when things start to feel a little “lazy.” That type of person will not allow you to settle for mediocre.
Know of someone? Good! Use the above criteria when making your final selection and you as well as your future fitness buddy will be on your way to getting fit and toned!
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Have you been growing your hair for six months and still feel like your strands are at square one? It’s okay, always remember that hair growth is a journey. Good things take time and sometimes its all about trial and error. However, what you’re eating, strike that, what you’re not eating could be the problem. That’s why we are going to tell you about five foods for healthy hair that you should consuming.
Hair Quickie: Foods For Healthy Hair – 5 Things You SHOULD Be Eating
We are going to make this super short… eat more nuts and fish. Now here’s why: they are chock full of protein as well as omega -3 fats that will help you develop a healthier scalp. As we all know the scalp is literally the “root” to gaining more hair.
If the scalp is damaged or not in good shape, you can kiss healthy hair growth goodbye. The scalp is like the foundation of a house, if that is in great shape then everything you work to build from there will be just as strong. With that being said, what are three other foods that are just as helpful for healthy hair?
Try to incorporate more beans, leafy veggies and carrots into your diet. Also, here’s one more warning to keep in mind. Avoid like the plague any fad diet that will supposedly help you lose weight faster than superman traveling around the earth. Those types of diets often lack vital nutrients that can actually lead to your hair becoming brittle or worse, falling out! Therefore, follow these tips and eat these foods for healthy hair and you will be on your way to the tresses of your dreams.
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You know it’s going to be good when homegirl steps out in a kimono. Kelly Rowland caught the attention of one in all when she hit the scene in a glamorous, yet effortless ensemble! As the singer and television judge turned heads one question kept popping up over and over again. Who is Kelly Rowland wearing? Wonder no more fashion-nistas we are going to tell you all about Rowland’s Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono!
Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono Worn By Kelly Rowland
We weren’t ready for the jelly Kelly. Kelly’s chic komono look originally came out last autumn. However, the design’s bold, botanical print and hues make it the perfect piece for spring as well as summer.
Moreover, it is such a stand alone garment that you don’t really need to overthink what to wear with it. It is the kind of piece in your wardrobe that you know if you put it on it WILL make a statement. This particular kimono says elegance, luxury and relaxed sex appeal.
Rowland chose to pair her Olivia Von Halle Queenie Dunaway Silk Komono with a nude tone jumpsuit. A combination that just reads and says “timeless.” Nevertheless, the upscale look proved to be perfect for the occasion.
Kelly was in posh Beverly Hills for the annual Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Luncheon. The lunch honors those in the world of philanthropy and raises funds to continue to support innovation in scientific as well as clinical healthcare advances. So far close to $50 million has been raised by the organization. Bravo!
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Tonight we are dialing up celebrity makeup artist, Melissa Hibbert! Melissa is one of our past cover girls and she always has the BEST tips. Moreover, when it comes to products she is always totally “in the know” and bringing attention to amazing brands. What is one skincare brand that she thinks everyone should help make a household name? Look no further than the black owned, Shea Yeleen!
Late Night Beauty Call – Black Owned Shea Yeleen Shea Butter
Shea Yeleen makes awesome shea butter items such as butter cream, body balm and butter soap. The brands says that their “products are sure to keep you glowing.” Can you say melanin popping?
Also, some of their product line comes with tantalizing fragrance. For instance, their creams boast scents such as vanilla almond and lavendar honeysuckle, both are top sellers. Nevertheless, Melissa shared why she loves Shea Yeleen. She states,
“I’ve been using Shea Butter for years, but this is the first time that I am absolutely sure that my Shea Butter is coming from an authentic source. We need to be conscious of what we put in our bodies, our children’s bodies and where we purchase!
Shea Yeleen produces high-quality, unrefined shea butter products. Women-owned cooperatives in Ghana, West Africa are trained to produce, market, and sell high quality shea butter themselves. [All] while making five times the average daily wage. So they can obtain financial independence, access health insurance and be in a position to provide for their families.
“Thank you Rahama Wright for the vision in bringing this phenomenal brand to life! Be sure to support and shop Shea Yeleen at www.sheyeleen.com. Use code ‘Glam Life’ to receive 20% off your purchase.”
Wow! Sounds like this brand is a true game changer. Be sure to check out their entire collection of products you will not be disappointed.
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