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Should I Color My Hair at Home?

Alicia Suggs April 7, 2014April 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Should I color my hair at home? If, you are looking to do a major color change to your tresses it is always best to get it done professionally.

You will want to seek a hair stylist for color if:

1. Your hair is damaged- You never want to inflict more hair pain.
2. Hair is relaxed- Applying chemicals upon chemicals should not be taken lightly. Let a professional do it right so that your hair stays healthy.
3. Plan on going lighter/darker by 3 shades- This is a drastic change and you may not successfully get the look you want out of a store bought bottle.

Therefore, little color changes such as covering gray hairs to blend with your natural hair tint may be done at home, but bigger jobs should always be done by a professional colorist.

Hair

How Often Should I Relax My Hair?

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 7, 2014April 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: How often should I relax my hair? That is an excellent question, but one rule of thumb is to go by hair length. If locks are fashioned in a shorter style, relaxing more often may be necessary to keep your look in place. However, for longer lengths it is recommended to allow 6-12 weeks in-between relaxer treatments.

Beauty

Beauty Foods: Strawberries

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

Beauty Quickie: While scientists continue to search for the fountain of youth, for now eating right can do wonders for your beauty health. Eating strawberries will help protect the collagen structure of your skin. Collagen is very important since that is what helps keep skin tight and firm. Therefore, eat healthy and your skin shall stay youthful!

Fashion

#Flashbackfridays Gail O’Neill

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 4, 2014April 4, 2014Leave a Comment

Gail O’Neill is a former fashion model from the 80’s. Considered one of the elite African American models in the world. Was in the 1992 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and featured in numerous advertisements such as J.Crew

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TK Maxx Me, By Me Campaign Spring 2014

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

We are lovers not fighters when it comes to sunglasses. These decorative accessories for our peepers make our fashion world spin round and round. The TK Maxx Me, By Me campaign for spring 2014 incorporated not only amazing chic eye wear, but a very neat background story as well. For their spring ad campaign Tk Maxx decided to showcase 8 regular people. 8 regular shoppers of the brand were chosen to model their stuff in an ad to highlight the brand’s newest collection.

One of the shots include British Tk Maxx shopper, Justine. Justine fabulously rocks a pair of shades that matches her awesome laid back style. Nevertheless, don’t feel that you have to miss out on all of the fun, TK Maxx wants you to share your individual style with the world by hash tagging photos as well as videos, which will be collated online at mebyme.tkmaxx.com. So then, get to shooting superstars, you’re all campaign worthy!

Hashtag: #mebyme

Fashion

Beyoncé Knowles at Brooklyn Nets’ Barclays Center Wearing Torn by Ronny Kobo

Alicia Suggs April 2, 2014April 2, 2014Leave a Comment

Beyoncé Knowles was seen at Brooklyn Nets’ Barclays Center Wearing Torn by Ronny Kobo Top and Celeste Skirt. Her bag of choice was her Celine ‘Boston’ Luggage Nano bag in black White.

Beauty

Got Acne! Switch Your Makeup Brand

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 3, 2014April 1, 2014Leave a Comment

If you are suffering from acne and you don’t know why, it could be your makeup. If your acne seems to be worsening after several days, try a different makeup brand. Certain brands contain formulations …

Fashion

#Flashbackfridays Eartha Kitt

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

#Flashbackfridays Eartha Kitt. Eartha Kitt was photographed at the pool by Isaac Sutton in 1959. She was wearing a one piece bathing suit featuring low-cut legs and halter neck.

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Keyshia Cole Steve Madden Spring 2014 Shoe Collection

Alicia SuggsUpdated on March 27, 2014March 27, 2014Leave a Comment

Keyshia Cole is launching her newest fashion venture which has women everywhere itching to empty their wallets for a piece of the pie. Cole is releasing her second shoe line for Steve Madden. The spring 2014 collection includes a dazzling array of exotic prints, textures and bright boisterous colors. Perfect for any lady who doesn’t mind making and leaving a lasting impression.

Hair

Why Do I Shed So Much Hair?

Lori Lane March 21, 2014March 21, 2014Leave a Comment

There are many reasons for hair shedding, but below I’ll go over some of the of causes of the excess shedding. Have I Always Shed A Lot Of Hair Or Been A Heavy Shedder? The …