Buzz on Braids
or some of us, rocking them has become a signature style of choice...
read more...Ask the Experts: Jennifer Hudson's Oscars Updo
Simply put, Jennifer Hudson's spectacular tower of a hairdo was one of the most exciting parts of the Oscar telecast! To get the lowdown on how she created this stunning style, we went straight to the source: Emmy-winning hairstylist Kiyah Wright.…
read more...Ask the Experts: Johnnie Wright on Rocking a Bob
Not only is the bob one of the most timeless, classic haircuts of all time, it's also one of the most versatile! With all the different shapes and incarnations of the style (think bangs, waves, layers, shaggy pieces), virtually every woman in the…
read more...Ask the Experts: Rihanna's Ringlets at the AMAs
The second we saw Rihanna's tousled tumble of "Flashdance"-esque ringlets at the American Music Awards, we were obsessed. So, so cute! We went straight to the source, Motions celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, for tips on how to create Riri's…
read more...Ask the Experts: Top Five Black Hair Myths
While it goes without saying that we adore our grandmothers, some of the hair gems they passed down to us could be filed under "Old Wives Tales" (raise your hand if you thought white hair naturally grew faster than Black hair). Here, we sat down…
read more...Ask the Experts: How to Grow Long Locks
For Black women, one of our most frustrating hair issues is figuring out how to get our hair to grow to Melanie Fiona-esque lengths. No worries — we went straight to the top for answers! Here, Amoy Couture Hair Salon and product line owner…
read more...Ask the Experts: LaLa's Wedding Hair
LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony's wedding celebration last weekend was one of the prettiest we've ever seen! We were so obsessed with the bride's flowing, romantic hair, we went straight to the source for insider tips on how to create the look.…
read more...Ask the Experts: Curly Hair Dos and Don'ts
If you have natural curls, you know how challenging it is keeping them bouncy, glossy, and frizz-free (and yet Alicia Keys always seems to get it right!). We chatted with Anthony Dickey, celeb hairstylist and owner of NYC's Hair Rules salon and…
read more...Ask the Experts: Maintaining Your Short Cut
Unless you've been vacationing on Venus, you know that short hair cuts are all the rage right now (thank you, Rihanna). But chopping of your locks is the easy part--what happens when you get home and realize you have no clue how to care for your new…
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Good morning Ghana!! Time to turn on the "Divas Show" w/ my girl @thenanaaba on TV3 at 9:00am!!
RT @AdamsMustapha1: @KeriHilson banku and tilipia should be the food but as for the artist, try hooking up with sarkodie «--will do thx ;)

















