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Make the Cut: Short Hair Inspiration

Arianne Suggs November 19, 2014November 19, 2014Leave a Comment

Beautiful hair comes in all grades, styles as well as lengths. If you are into the big snip or are even thinking about it a little inspiration could help you give the look a try. However, one tip is to not get into the mindset that just because it’s less hair you will have less work to do. Some short hairstyles take as much maintenance as longer hairdos. So then, if you are a low maintenance girl you may not want to indulge in a style that will involve a lot of up keep. Opt for shorter styles that will allow you to wrap and go in the mornings.

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Hair of the Week: Keke Palmer at The Imitation Game Premiere

Arianne Suggs November 18, 2014November 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Okay all the votes are already in for this week, Keke Palmer is going to win by a landslide! No one’s hair is going to change our mind which is why we are going to go ahead and give our hair nod of the week so early. That super short, chic cut on Palmer is just sick and shows off all her beautiful features.

We have said it once and we will say it again, but Keke CHANNELS Angela Bassett (who we also adore), she’s like the reincarnation of the Hollywood legendary actress. Does her hair make you want to Wait to uhm…Exhale? If you don’t catch our drift, peep the pic below and be sure to hit us up on our social media or drop us a comment to give us your thoughts. Nevertheless, as usual we digress, but we just have to say that Keke has been slaying the hair game all year and we can’t wait to see how she fashions her fabulous locks next!

Alright, alright last one and we will move on…

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Is Ombre Hair Back for Winter 2014?

Arianne Suggs November 18, 2014November 18, 2014Leave a Comment

To make a long story short…yes, ombre hair has made it’s way back into the hairstyle trend spotlight. This style became a huge style for women over a year ago and it’s comeback is still gorgeous. Why would ombre be a great hairstyle for you to rock? If you have thin or limp looking locks ombre hair can make it look less noticeable. Moreover, thick hair can also be given more depth and contrast due to the coloring technique.

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Hair Crush: Teyana Taylor

Arianne Suggs November 18, 2014November 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Even though Taylor is one of our fitness inspirations it does not mean there are not more things to love about the talented starlet. Besides her amazing vocals her style is always on point and uniquely hers. Being a big as well as down-to-there hair advocate of course Taylor would easily find her way on the hair crush list. Here are just a few of her many hair looks to help you see exactly what we mean.

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Grow Your Hair Pumpkin

Arianne Suggs November 14, 2014November 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Did you know that pumpkins contain potassium as well as Vitamin A making them excellent for promoting hair growth and a healthy scalp? Create a simple hair growth mask by combining about two cups of pumpkin with dollops of yogurt, honey and coconut oil. Blend mixture together well then apply to strands wrapping them in saran wrap or placing in a plastic cap. Allow the mixture to nourish hair for 20 minutes then shampoo and condition locks as normal.

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How to Get Shiny Hair!

Arianne Suggs November 11, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a Comment

Ever watched a hair commercial and say to yourself, “Man, I wish my hair looked like that!” Well, without all the lights, glam squad, retouching and editing magic you can get shinier, healthy locks. Unfortunately, many of the products on the market for black women will make their mane worse, not better, so taking a more natural approach to haircare is really the best way to go.

For shinier, healthier tresses you need to apply a hair mask that includes moisture and protein to make hair nice and strong. In a bowl combine coconut oil (moisture) and egg whites (protein) then heat the mixture in the microwave for half a minute. Next, apply the homemade hair mask to your hair and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing. Shampoo your hair like normal and enjoy your shiny strands!

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Maple Syrup Hair Treatments

Arianne Suggs November 10, 2014November 10, 2014Leave a Comment

Did you know that maple syrup could be used to help restore dry, brittle hair? Maple syrup has proven to be so effective in adding moisture to tresses that if your locks are already prone to being oily then maple syrup treatments will be too much for your strands to handle. However, if your hair is in desperate need of repair perhaps to hair coloring or excessive heat from flat/curling irons then syrup would be an excellent option. Mix the syrup with honey and apply the mixture to your hair and give it plenty of time to rest on the hair before rinsing.

Hair Tip: When performing a maple syrup hair treatment always make sure that you are not using the high fructose version. You want to opt for the REAL grade A maple syrup in order to derive the most benefits.

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Fresh Ponytail Hair Ideas for Fall/Winter 2014

Arianne Suggs November 7, 2014November 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Ponytails are an easy chic hairstyle that are perfect for daytime or night. However, with any style sometimes you can begin to feel in a creative rut. Here are some fresh ideas as well as a few of our celebrity favorites to help you design the perfect ponytail to your liking.

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Avocado Hair Mask

Arianne Suggs November 5, 2014November 5, 2014Leave a Comment

Don’t knock it until you try it! Avocados are another power hair food that can benefit your tresses in numerous ways. This week we have decided to write about a few foods that can be applied to your hair to help give it a powerful boost.

Here are just a few of the many benefits that can be derived from avocados:

moisturizes dry hair
smooths the hair shaft
cuts down frizz
repairs hair damage

Avocados contain oils that are very similar to the oils that our skin produces which is why the moisturize provided is so perfect for our tresses. This power hair food is also great for our curly/wavy hair girls who wish to gain a little more control of their strands. Since avocado smooths the hair shaft, frizz is decreased giving hair more manageability.

So then, how can this food be utilized on hair? Take a very ripe avocado and mash it up well in order to form a deep conditioning treatment. Apply the mashed avocado to your locks and let it sit for half an hour before rinsing. There you have it ladies, sometimes the best products are found in nature!

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Hair of the Week: Janet Jackson in Dubai

Arianne Suggs November 4, 2014November 4, 2014Leave a Comment

Janet Jackson gets our Hair of the Week due to the fierce high ponytail she rocked in luxurious Dubai. Jackson was on hand for a Vogue Fashion event and made onlookers do a double take over her new look. Tons of drama was associated with this hair look, from the length of the locks to the wrapped hair around the band. Foolish is the woman who said that the ponytail is a boring style!

Beauty Obsession: Yes, we loved Janet’s tresses for the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, but we could not ignore her perfectly arched eyebrows! It seems the fierceness spilled over into the beauty department as well…