For many people, they know Courtney Adeleye as a healthy hair blogger, entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of The Mane Choice. But, the story runs much deeper than that. If you are from Detroit like I am, you know that it was often hard growing up in a city of high economic struggle. But, I’ve…
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11 Hair Questions Black Women Want the Real Answers To
We know: you just want to get to the questions and answers. New York City-based hairstylist La Shawn Thompson breaks down the first part to our most asked questions on Black hair. And don’t worry, she’s got so much more to share with BB readers. How do I actually grow my hair? The key to…
Read MoreNo, You Still Cannot Touch My Hair
For some reason, I never thought about the issue of people touching my natural hair until it actually happened. My friends and relatives who I know personally do it, but what about when it’s a stranger-who’s white? I’ve felt beautiful, ugly, insecure, nappy, good, bad, #flawless, and flawed the five years I’ve been natural. Accepting…
Read MoreIntroducing the Blackowned Boston In-Home Beauty Service (At Your Demand)
Boston Black owned on-demand in-home beauty service company, BeautyLynk is offering the African-American women of the New England area the chance to get their hair services done in the comfort of their home. Read about BeautyLynk below, and learn how co-founders Rica Elysee and Gesnel Gachelin are changing the hair business game in Boston. Beautifully Brown: What…
Read MoreThose Times Brown Women Did Blonde So Good
Whenever I heard the word blonde as a youth, images of long golden locks and flawless white skin would immediately flood my mind. Think Jayne Mansfield and Anna Nicole Smith. Today, my views are progressively changing as plenty of women of color are wearing and rocking (without shame) various shades of blonde. One common argument…
Read MoreMayvenn is Helping Black Hairstylists Make Money in the Weave Industry
“The mission for Mayvenn is to get every hairstylist paid.” If there was ever a time you wished Black hairstylists could profit from the rising hair extension business, Mayvenn is making your wish come true. Co-founder Diishan Imira sits down with BB to share his vision for helping Black hairstylists get paid and get their share of the…
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