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Black Girl’s Rock 2015: Hair Recap

Arianne Suggs April 6, 2015April 6, 2015Leave a Comment

Yesterday, the 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! hit the television waves hosted by Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross. Black Girls Rock! Inc. is an non-profit youth empowerment and mentoring organization which promotes the healthy development of young black women and girls. The organization aims to,

“To build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.”

As Whitney Houston once sang, children are the future and with such encouragement they are sure to shine brightly. There has been much hoopla regarding the beauty of black hair, so we have decided to highlight why black hair rocks! Here is our hair recap of just a few of our favorite looks from the 2015 Black Girl’s Rock! event.

(Above: Tracee Ellis Ross-Curly Sue)

In Order:

Jill Scott–Afro Pride

Faith Evans- The Side Braid

Sheila E.- Laid to the Side

Ciara- Down-to-There Hair

Regina King-Stylish Bob

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Black Hair: Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2015

Arianne Suggs March 18, 2015March 18, 2015Leave a Comment

If you are searching for a hairstyle to help aid hair growth while still being stylish then braids could be the answer that you are seeking. During the Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2015 fashion show models trotted down the runway with hair fashioned in two long French braids. The hairstyle is a protective carefree style that needs little maintenance yet has added drama due to the length.

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Black Hair Do or Don’t? Giambattista Valli Spring 2015

Arianne Suggs March 5, 2015March 5, 2015Leave a Comment

Here at the office we were kind of torn with this look. Half loved it and the other half loved it too, but felt the look could not be translated for the streets. Is this a look only for the runways never to be repeated in day to day life?

Orlando Pita who styled the model’s hair for the Giambattista Valli Spring 2015 show said the look caused the girls to feel absolutely beautiful. Isn’t that how great hair SHOULD make you feel? Okay, so a point goes to the look itself, but how did Oliver create this style? Pita slipped on a polka veil after first pulling the model’s tresses into a low ponytail. He then secured the look by tying a thick ribbon at the top, fashioning it into a chic cute bow. Oliver said regarding the look, “I’m dressing up the ponytail to give it a couture feel.”

This look brings the drama so of course could not be worn for just any occasion. Nonetheless, a night out on the town or for a fashionable event and this would be a very stylish option. So then, it’s time for you to way in is this hairstyle a do or a don’t?

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Hair Envy: Full and Fabulous

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015Leave a Comment

We are envious of our girls and ladies with the fabulously full heads of hair! Natural hair is beautiful and can be styled to perfection. Moisture is the key to making your mane look healthy and keeping your curls looking pristine. Find a leave-in conditioner, our favorite is by Mane and Tail, as well as a light oil to nourish your tresses and keep those onlookers gazing. Need a little inspiration to give this style a try? We got your backs…keep scrolling to see more of our favorite voluminous hair looks.

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Hair Obsession: Keke Palmer Golden Locks

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 4, 2015March 2, 2015Leave a Comment

Long or short we always love the sassy and stunning Keke Palmer’s hair! Her haircut was shot around the hair globe like a silver bullet and now her added hair color is getting just has much attention. Keke gave her tresses a golden touch and has been wearing her golden cut in fabulous ways. Here are a few more of our favorites:

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Marc Jacobs Spring 2015 Hair Inspiration

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 4, 2015February 26, 2015Leave a Comment

Shaggy hair can look very groovy baby, yeah! Marc Jacobs models for his spring 2015 runway show sported very care-free shaggy bobs. Their locks had a very retro vibe as if the models could of been walking through a time machine from the 60’s and 70’s. Punk style has definitely seen a rival in recent years and it even made us think back to the punk inspired Met ball not so long ago.

Nevertheless, would you believe that the Marc Jacobs models wore wigs to achieve their Joey Ramone-esqe bowl cut hairstyles? Before the show the wigs had been dyed jet black and then hairstylists custom fitted the wigs to the model’s heads. Wigs are an excellent way to achieve styles quickly or that may be harmful to your real hair. This show emphasizes that when made and fitted correctly wigs can make a powerful statement just as much as the fashions they accompany.

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Hair of the Week: Jennifer Hudson Oscars 2015

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 24, 2015Leave a Comment

Jennifer Hudson looked great all night long for this year’s Oscars Awards. From her bold red carpet choice of a yellow gown to her chic black dress worn for her emotional performance and Vanity Fair after-party Hudson simply looked stunning. We loved the hair changes that occurred as well, because so many women do not realize the diversity that can be achieved even with shorter hairstyles. Don’t believe us, well take a look at Jennifer’s Oscar hairstyles and we are sure your mindset shall change!

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Hair Obsession: Angela Bassett

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 10, 2015Leave a Comment

When we saw Angela Bassett walk the red carpet at the 2015 NAACP Image Awards we about lost it!The woman literally stunned one and all in attendance with her beauty. It has been a few days now and we still can not get her hairstyle out of our hair obsessed minds.

Bassett’s blunt cut hairstyle that slightly as well as gracefully touched her shoulders had us doing back flips. The luminous sleek bob was sexy, sophisticated and every bit of Hollywood glamour. Tinseltown can eat their hearts out and we will be continuing to covet Angela’s tresses!

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2015 Grammys Hair: Kat Graham High Bun

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 9, 2015Leave a Comment

Another hairstyle that we loved seeing float down the 2015 Grammys red carpet came from starlet Kat Graham. Kat wore her locks pulled back into a very sleek high chignon. Her bun included golden highlights which went very nicely with her skin tone.

Fashion Notes: Graham’s sheer gown was by Yanina Couture which she then accessorized with a clutch by Swarovski, AS29 earrings, Sophia Webster shoes and Carrera y Carrera rings.

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Nicki Minaj Returns to Blonde Hair

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 6, 2015Leave a Comment

After several months with Raven black locks and a more reserved look, Nicki Minaj stepped out today back to her Barbz aka Black Barbie days. Besides her bold Versace and Guiseppe Zanotti ensemble what we took note of most was her return to blonde hair. Nicki has worn this hair look before, platinum blonde hair color while keeping dark roots in play.

Nevertheless, so far her fans have had mixed reactions to Minaj’s changed style. Fans on Instagram have given the music star over a million likes that span across the 9 pictures Nicki posted a little over an hour ago. Comments include sentiments that Minaj is the ultimate diva to pleas for the hip hop genius to return to her black hair color. Of course we loved Nicki with darker tresses but as we always say, style is all about self expression. Therefore, if Nicki loves it then Nicki should just rock it!

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