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8 Black Celebrities Prove Blonde Hair Is Fun

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 3, 2016February 3, 2016Leave a Comment

You have probably heard it time and time again that blondes have more fun. Maybe it is because blonde hair color is a bold tint for black hair or maybe it is just exciting to try out new hair colors. Nevertheless, our favorite celebrities can’t seem to get enough of the golden shade!

We have complied a list of 8 black celebrities to prove our point, but before we get into that we decided to give a little hair advice to help maintain blonde tinted hair. Color treated locks need to be handled gently and with great care in order to protect it from damage. Here are some tips:

Use heat styling tools on a lower heat setting to protect tresses that may be more fragile due to the coloring process.
The lightening/highlighting process is no joke, in-between salon visits treat hair with plenty of conditioning treatments to help strands rebuild from any damage.
Keep blonde color from growing dull by using a clarifying shampoo every few weeks.
Base your hair color on how much money and time you are willing to invest in order to maintain it.
Keep hair strong by using a strengthening spray formulated for color treated hair on a weekly basis.

Now what you have been waiting for, some blonde hair inspiration just in case you are on the fence about taking the blonde plunge.

Zendaya Coleman

Nicki Minaj

Beyonce Knowles

Crystal Westbrooks

Paloma Ford

Kat Graham

Fleur East

Laverne Cox

It is not only the girls who love the blonde hair, guys too are getting in on all the fun. Check out male model Michael Lockley to see what we mean!

Michael Lockley

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Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line

Arianne Suggs February 2, 2016February 2, 2016Leave a Comment

Need to put some bounce and vitality back into your curly tresses? Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line is the key to your having the hair of your dreams! The natural hair movement continues to propel black hair products forward with much momentum. Nevertheless, deciding to go au natural is only the first step in achieving to die for curls.

To truly have beautiful strands it is essential to use products that will make hair maintenance a cinch and actually do a great job. Celebrity hair stylist, Kim Kimble, understood the need for curly products that could refresh as well as nourish hair and developed the Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line. Kim Kimble can be trusted to give your tresses salon worthy results because major celebrities put their trust in her hands on a regular basis. Kimble’s celeb clients include: Beyonce, Zendaya Coleman, Nicki Minaj and Mary J. Blige.

So then, what can you expect from the Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line? Kim has developed four products to help your hair bounce back to all of its curly glory. The line includes: Curl Cream, Curl Revitalizer, Curl Conditioner and Liquid Curl Enhancer. Used in combination together these products will help to shape, moisturize, soften and keep frizz under control.

The Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line makes it possible to have salon curls in the comfort of your home. Look great and save money as well as time at the hair stylist with the help of these amazing products. Where can you go to get your hands on Kim Kimble’s line? Head on over to your local Sally’s Beauty Supply store or cruise on over to their website.

However, curlBOX has done it again and made cool black hair products more accessible. For the month of February you can get the Kimble Beauty Bounce Back Curl Line for just $25! Get your box while supplies last.

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Hair of the Week: Chanel Iman at W Mag “It Girl” Luncheon

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a Comment

Supermodel Chanel Iman attended W Mag’s “It Girl” Luncheon this week and she certainly looked the part! Iman dazzled in a two-piece Jamie Lee white pearl and lace off the shoulder ensemble. She accessorized her sultry little number with Jewelmer Joaillerie Pearl earrings from the Charleston collection. However, it was more than just her ethereal attire that caught our eye.

To compliment her stylish couture Chanel Iman wore her strands as a true crown of glory. The genius behind Chanel Iman’s gorgeous mane, Peter Anthony Perez, revealed that the hairstyle included a “texture crown braid.” This elegant hair look works great day or night and is a perfect transitional style for the upcoming spring season.

Keep this style from looking stiff by allowing baby strands as well as wisps of hair to flow freely. We love this hairstyle because it is example of effortless glamour that does not overpower the fashion. They simply compliment each other, just as they should.

Are you feeling this hair look worn by Chanel Iman? Drop a comment down low and let us know!

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Wearable 2016 Spring and Summer Hair Trends

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 21, 2016January 12, 2016Leave a Comment

Are you finding yourself in a bit of a hairstyle rut? It is okay, sometimes these things happen. Our tastes suddenly change or we get a little older and realize we’ve outgrown pigtails and the like so its time to move forward. Nevertheless, thinking of what to do with our tresses at times can be a slight headache. That is why we have put our caps together to help you enjoy: Wearable 2016 Spring and Summer Hair Trends!

Ladies it is never too early to get the jump on the hottest spring and summer hair trends of 2016! Los Angeles based celebrity hair stylist, Katsumi Kasai who boasts an impressive A-list clientele, from Jennifer Lopez to Scarlett Johansson, has revealed tips on what should be on your hair-styling radar. Katsumi Kasai is renowned for his ability to transform any hair style; so hair-nistas take heed!

Straight Hair With Deep Side Part- Justine Skye

Girl Type: Bold and fearless personality who isn’t afraid to try anything new. This look was reserved until the color addition.

Slick High Pony Tail- Beyonce

Girl Type: The fun, flirty gal that is always ready as well as willing to mingle.

Free Flowing Waves- Jasmine Tookes

Girl Type: Sassy, alluring and loves to flick her hair in order to mesmerize any onlookers.

Causal Braids- Teyonah Parris

Girl Type: Sophisticated free spirit that loves to rock traditional styles with a bit of a twist.

See looking great is much easier than you think. Just reflect on your own personal style and you will be chic before you can say 1-2-3. Therefore, this year don’t let your hair become a headache. Try out these on trend hairstyles and get to turning heads ASAP!

Thoughts on our Wearable 2016 Spring and Summer Hair Trends? Talk all things hair with us by dropping a comment like its hot down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.

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Tamron Hall’s Sleek Golden Globes Blunt Pixie Cut

Arianne Suggs January 11, 2016January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

Many wake up to the beautiful Tamron Hall bright and early, but we bet viewers have never seen her quite like this! The Today Show co-host had social media burning with her sleek, blunt cut pixie hairstyle. The blunt edges with longer wisps of strands framing Hall’s face gave her short locks a futuristic, modish vibe.

For award season celebrities know that they have to bring it which means fresh, innovative styling. Hall’s hair look for this year’s Golden Globes definitely fit the bill and then some. Tamron’s cut was met with mixed reviews with fans loving the look while others not so much. Some fans even compared Hall’s precision cut to Star Trek.

Tamron who is beautiful inside and out with a great sense of humor took all the social media buzz in stride. Hall even went as far as poking fun at herself on Twitter.

We love that Tamron Hall was a style risk-taker on the red carpet and it paid off. What do you think of Hall’s Golden Globe hairstyle, yay or nay?

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Golden Globes 2016: Taraji P. Henson Textured Bob

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 21, 2016January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

From the time she first made her appearance on the red carpet to her epic Golden Globes 2016 win (becoming the third African American woman to win a Golden Globe) Taraji P. Henson oozed Hollywood glamour! Literally, from her head down to her feet, Taraji’s ensemble easily made her a contender for Golden Globes 2016 Best Dressed. In the words of Beyonce, Henson looked absolutely ‘flawless.’

Now in our upcoming post and fashion recap of the 2016 Golden Globes we will get to the nitty gritty of the couture that made up Taraji’s look. Nevertheless, for just a moment can we make it clap for Henson’s hair? Short hair is already sassy, sexy and cool; case in point, Halle Berry yet Taraji added her own flavor.

For her big win Henson adorned her chic bob with some additional texture. Roughing strands up a little bit gave the hairstyle a modern, flirtatious feel. If you love to be bold in the hair department this is definitely the style for you!

Add even more appeal by mirroring Taraji’s deep side part. You will be surprised how changing up your part can change and alter your entire hair look. In the following pic you can clearly see a demonstration of vintage and modern chic. Both styles are classic it just really depends on your own personal style.

Hair Tips: Are you feeling Taraji P. Henson’s texture mane? It still takes precision to make messy hair look “on purpose.” Keep edges in check with an edge control product and don’t allow strands to go to astray with the help of a light holding spray.

Golden Globes 2016 Winners Taraji P. Henson and Lady GaGa

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Angela Simmons Black SuperTrash Jumpsuit For Growing Up Hip Hop Tour

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 5, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Angela Simmons was spotted looking quite spiffy in all black ensemble. While Simmons’ father travels the world it looks like Angela will be busy with a little project of her own. The reason Angela was all dolled up was in order to promote GUHH aka Growing Up Hip Hop that follows a cast of hip hop royalty offspring as they work towards being known outside of just having über famous parents. An issue that even “normal” kids can relate to when it comes to filling mom and dad’s shoes.

The cast includes of course Miss Simmons, Kristinia DeBarge, Damon “Boogie” Dash as well as Romeo Miller to name a few. The dynamic docu-series will air beginning on Thursday, January 14 on WEtv and you are not going to want to miss it!

Now lets quickly get back to that black attire that Angela looked absolutely fantastic in for the promo tour. The black jumpsuit worn by the starlet is by SuperTrash with the accompanying jacket being a design of Foofi and Bella. Angela’s hair and makeup were also very on point thanks to Nikk Rokk (hair) and Mimi Johnson (makeup).

Hair Notes: Long, dramatic flowing waves are a great style to add flair to a rather chic yet subtle outfit.

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Black Hair Question: Am I Getting Enough Trims?

Arianne Suggs January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Leave a Comment

Answer: If you have made the resolution or goal to grow longer tresses during 2016 then this is differently a question you will want to give some attention to and very soon. Nevertheless, the thought of taking a pair of scissors to strands can seem like to many women to be a practice full of contradiction. It is easy to begin to think, “So I grow hair and then I am supposed to cut it every few weeks?” Oh the madness!

Over the years it has become abundantly clear that is no longer necessary to get strands cut as often as previously believed. Moreover, to help ease the mind do know that a trim is completely different from a haircut. With trims the only hair that is getting or should be cut is what actually needs to be cut. The whole thrust of trimming is just to cut a little bit at a time.

So then, what exactly does a proper trim achieve? Trims enable hair to stay healthy due to the removal of split ends and other damage. If left unchecked split ends can travel further and further up the hair shaft weakening it. Long, weak looking hair will not bring the boys to the yard and will not look so good to the girls either. Therefore, if you are growing out your hair then at the outset of your journey get a trim and then every couple months due a maintenance trim to keep growth going in the right direction.

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Top 5 Winter Hair Care Tips

Arianne Suggs December 23, 2015December 23, 2015Leave a Comment

During the winter season you have to treat your tresses with extra care. Hair care in during this season is about protecting hair from the frigid elements outside and the dry heated air indoors. Here are 5 tips for keeping your tresses healthy throughout winter.

Put A Cap On It-Freezing winter winds can wreak havoc on your locks. Wearing protective accessories such as hats can shield tresses from the cold, drying winds and prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Add Some Moisture-outdoor winds take a toll on your hair, so does the dry, artificially heated indoor air. Using a humidifier may help here since it will help increase the moisture of indoor air. This prevents drying out of the hair and skin and prevents hair from becoming brittle and prone to breakage.
Turn Down the Heat-Using very hot water to shampoo hair is going to dry it out further and will rob the hair and scalp of natural oils and moisture. Therefore, try and keep the water tepid at least for shampooing and rinsing.
Change Out Products– During winter it is best to change to products that will prevent your locks from losing moisture due to drier air. Be sure to use moisture rich products that have deep conditioning formulations.
Be Less Electrifying– Static tends to rear its head once temperatures take a dip and can mess with hair manageability. Keep strands in control with a hair detangler, a leave-in conditioner or hair spray.

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8 Short Black Hair Inspiration Pics of Curls & Waves Trend

Arianne Suggs December 15, 2015December 15, 2015Leave a Comment

A wise woman once said that, “a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” Whether that is true most likely depends on the wearer herself, but one thing is for sure… these haircuts definitely are giving us “life!” Short cuts are being giving more dimension due to the addition of curls and waves. If you have ever had the desire to lop it all off but felt that the style may eventually make you breathe out a sigh of boredom then this look may go ahead and push you towards the scissors.

Short hair can be sexy, fun, flirty and extremely alluring. Want to take your short cut to new lovely heights? Try incorporating hair color either throughout or with a few highlights. Moreover, as the following photos show besides color wearing your own natural curl pattern can also be a one-two punch in the hair department!

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