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Most Common Black Hair Mistake

Alicia Suggs June 12, 2014June 12, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: One of the most common black hair mistakes that women make are over-coloring or relaxing. Yes, maintaining your favorite Mary J blonde hair or Rihanna redhead look may look enticing but at what cost to your tresses? Relaxing and coloring your locks can be very damaging and should be done only when needed. How long should you wait in-between before performing these two processes? Hair stylists recommend every six to eight weeks and suggest deep conditioning your tresses often to help stave off any potential damage.

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Hair Color Trend: Red Ombré

Alicia Suggs June 10, 2014June 10, 2014Leave a Comment

If you love bright, bold in your face color then you are going to love this hair color trend! For a few years ombré has been all the rage in the tress world. For this year, ombré is being infused with rouge.

Darker on the top with red at the bottom. Hhm…reminds us of a killer outfit fitted with Louboutins. But, we digress, reddish ombré locks are perfect if you do not wish to take the plunge all over. Plus, you will not have to deal with the dreaded roots touch up routine.

Who We Immediately Thought Of: This trend had us do a rewind back to the days of our girl Aaliyah. Remember when she rocked this one in a million look?

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Hair Wars: Rihanna VS. Nicki Minaj

Alicia Suggs June 9, 2014June 9, 2014Leave a Comment

Let the battle begin! Okay, so who is wearing the pink hair trend for summer 2014 better? Both ladies are innovative style risk takers who leave a lot of other starlets in their beauty dust.

In this match up we are taking fashion icon, Rihanna, because we think the pixie cut shows off her gorgeous features best. Pixie plus pink hair equals total drama. Nevertheless, this summer hair trend is not for the faint of heart, it is bold and extremely daring. However, be sure to let us know what you think of the match up as well as if you would follow Nicki and RiRi’s lead and wear pink hair.

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Fight Off Gray Hairs With Vitamin B5

Alicia Suggs June 6, 2014June 6, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Going gray a little early? Indulging in the family of B vitamins could help to stave off those little silver pests a bit longer. How so? Vitamin B5 works to put gray locks in their place by contributing to melanin which is responsible for the tint or shade of your tresses. Therefore, consume some veggies as well as egg yolks and you can keep grays at bay.

Bonus! Did you know that Vitamin B5 is also a Pantothenic Acid that can help create a strong barrier to prevent hair loss?

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Hair Definition: Demi Permanent Hair Color

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 3, 2014June 3, 2014Leave a Comment

If you have ever stepped foot in a beauty supply store to buy products to color your tresses at home you may have been surprised by how many different hair coloring terms you can find on the back of a bottle or box. Ladies, class is back in session and today we shall define demi-permanent hair color. Demi-permanent hair color is a coloring treatment that uses no ammonia and activates tints by using a low volume developer. This process is considered “permanent” so you will not be able to simply rinse or shampoo it out with a couple washes. Therefore, if you’re not so sure if you’re wanting a big change or commitment it is probably best to steer clear of a demi-permanent shade.

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Beyonce Bringing Braids Back

Alicia Suggs June 3, 2014June 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Can Beyonce’s hair get some poetic justice? Many remember Janet Jackson’s iconic hairstyle from the 90’s. It was not fried, dyed and laid to the side, just long twisted glory. However, it is Queen Bey’s turn to rock this trendy look.

Beyonce and her sister Solange have never been afraid to support team natural. Braids are a great style if you are transitioning from a relaxer to your hair’s natural state, growing your tresses longer or if you are needing a protective style to shield your locks from harmful elements. Beyonce has recently been posting photos on her social media pages of her long braided hairstyle. What do you think you think of Beyonce’s hairdo? Should she continue to bring braids back?

Oh snaps, we take it back maybe little Beyonce had Ms. Jackson beat! Mrs. Carter posted to her Instagram this throwback photo of her getting the braid treatment in 1989.

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Flower Child

Alicia Suggs May 29, 2014May 29, 2014Leave a Comment

Spring showers really do bring spring flowers. During fashion week designers adorned their collections with the season’s little natural jewels via hair pins as well as head bands. Spring and summer hair should be easy and carefree. Hair accessories are a great way to transform an ordinary hairstyle into a more exquisite affair. Therefore, as we transition into summer if you are debating how to fashion your hair just think like a flower child.

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2014 Hair Trend: Choppy Bob

Alicia Suggs May 28, 2014May 28, 2014Leave a Comment

This year the classic bob hairstyle received a major makeover. The updated modern take on this look has a flair of punk as well as rock n’ roll vibes. Several celebrities including, Beyonce have given this look a world making it an instant trend. The choppy look doesn’t just have to be created with straight locks. Up the ante and turn heads by adding even more dimension with waves and curls.

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A Whisper of Silk Will Do the Trick

Alicia SuggsUpdated on May 22, 2014May 22, 2014Leave a Comment

It’s great to go and have your hair professionally styled, it always looks fantastic and you get so many compliments. The trick is trying to maintain that style once you leave the salon. If you …

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Don’t Put Your Hair in Prison

Alicia SuggsUpdated on May 16, 2014May 15, 2014Leave a Comment

Don’t Put Your Hair in Prison There are days when your hair simply won’t cooperate and you need some extra help to hold your style in place. On days like this we may be tempted …