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I’m Proud My Daughter is Locked Up… So to Speak

2011/07/27 By barbara.betancourt9758

Filed under: Hair Politics , Hair and Beauty From Essence: Way before my 12-year-old was a big ol’, tall-as-I-am thang, she was an adorable baby who happened to bear the burden of the slowest-growing stuff you’ve ever seen sprout from somebody’s scalp. Her hair started out promising enough. After the crown of her head poked through into the brave new world, the doctor smiled and said, “Look at all that curly brown hair! But then she went through that balding phase that a lot of Black babies endure, when the back of their heads look like some really mean prankster replaced their hair with patches of wooly-looking carpet

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I’m Proud My Daughter is Locked Up… So to Speak

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Michelle Obama: "Barack Cares Very Little About His Appearance," Doesn’t Dye His Hair

2011/02/09 By iiddjj

Filed under: Hair Politics Like many dads, Barack Obama doesn’t spend hours in front of his closet every morning, mulling over which suit to wear. He’s more concerned with getting to work on time and getting his job done. So why would he, after being salt and pepper for years, suddenly take a box of Just for Men to his spreading greys

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Michelle Obama: "Barack Cares Very Little About His Appearance," Doesn’t Dye His Hair

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Kohl’s Snatches ‘Ghetto Fab’ Wig from Online Store

2010/10/20 By barbara.betancourt9758

Filed under: Hair Politics From Coco & Creme : Really, Kohls? Really? No, but for real-are you serious?! In a cute little Halloween stunt, the mass retailer posted this wig as a part of their costume accessories offering

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Kohl’s Snatches ‘Ghetto Fab’ Wig from Online Store

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Weave for a Toddler?

2010/07/23 By barbara.betancourt9758

Filed under: Video , Hair Politics As an adult, you’re within your rights to get just about any kind of hairstyle you want. Braid it up, loc it up, relax it, get a weave. Whatever makes you happy, go for it

American Apparel Has Policies About Black Hair

2010/06/11 By amela

Filed under: Hair Politics The litany of complaints about American Apparel’s advertising and hiring policies are so long, someone could write a book about them. The company is known for chic, trendy, affordable locally made clothes yes…but they’re also known for being sexist, judgmental, and discriminatory based on the aesthetic attractions of its owner, Dov Charney (who, by his own standards of appearance, probably wouldn’t be welcome to work in his own store).

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American Apparel Has Policies About Black Hair

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Willow Smith’s Mohawk: Kids and Self Expression

2010/06/09 By caredding

Filed under: Trends , Hair Politics , Celebrity Hairstyles Consider this a follow up to an earlier post – Willow Smith’s Hair: Too Cute Or Too Much? Because the youngest girl in the Smith clan has done it again! When I was nine, it was all about getting the exact kind of floppy hat and waistcoat as inspired by Blossom .

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Natural Hair + Couples In Love = Win

2010/06/03 By iiddjj

Filed under: Photos , Natural Hair , Hair Politics If you’re sick and tired of the “black women are desperate and single and wookin’ pa nub ” meme that seems to be going around mainstream media lately, fret not. There’s a really refreshing antidote that will leave you reassured that love exists. It’s called Black Love Poster , and it’s the creation of Leila Noelliste – who also is the creator of Black Girl With Long Hair , one of the web’s most invaluable natural hair resources

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Natural Hair + Couples In Love = Win

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Your Hair Could Stop Oil Spills!

2010/05/10 By barbara.betancourt9758

Filed under: Video , Hair Politics The recent disaster in the Gulf of Mexico is beyond tragic for the wildlife and the residents of the region. Our hearts go out to those who rely upon the fishing industry in the coastal areas, as this disaster comes slowly ashore