A Black Hair Love Supreme: Oyin Handmade

BALTIMORE – The smell of cocoa butter fills the air as bubbling oils are poured into white drums, whisked into a foaming mass and left to cool. Another part of the factory — which takes up room on three floors of a Baltimore storefront — fills with fruity smells as owner Jamyla Bennu, 35, and husband Pierre, 37, test scented oils as their youngest son coos from a stroller parked protectively in an office. Since starting up in 2005, Oyin Handmade has commanded a loyal following for their quirky hair and body products and right-on sensibilities.

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A Black Hair Love Supreme: Oyin Handmade

Best Celeb Hair: Eve Ponies Up, Bria’s Fairy Fab, And More!

Filed under: Celebrity Hairstyles It’s a huge no-no to show up anywhere during Fashion Week less than chic. It is Fashion Week , after all! Between Grammy events and the many fashion shows abound in New York this past week, it’s no wonder we have so many chic hairstyles to share! Share Tweet Rapper Eve was looking her best ever this week, showing up to The Blonds ‘ Fall/Winter 2011 runway show with a slick ponytail and long bangs. Always known for her crazy styles, Rihanna showed up to the 2011 Brit Awards with a sharp, grown-up burgundy cut with long, side-swept bangs.

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Best Celeb Hair: Eve Ponies Up, Bria’s Fairy Fab, And More!

Hair Debate: Packaged vs. Custom Hair Weave

Filed under: Weaves & Extensions , Product Reviews How many times have you encountered a woman with a bad hair weave? Whether it’s on the street, at work, in the club or on TV, bad hair weaves can be found everywhere these days. Not even celebrities like Beyonce or Gabrielle Union are immune to hair crimes; from choosing the wrong color to texture to not blending properly

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Hair Debate: Packaged vs. Custom Hair Weave

The Hair Debate: Dominican vs. Black Salons

Filed under: Hair Care , Trends , Hair Politics For many women, a black-owned hair salon is almost like a sanctuary; a place to go to not only get your hair done, but also to catch up on the latest gossip, catch up with old friends, and have some ‘me-time.’ But in the past few decades, Dominican salons have been taking over neighborhoods with cheaper prices, a more versatile blowout style, and more time-efficient results.

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Chrisette Michele’s Brave New ‘Do

Filed under: Celeb Transformations , Interviews , Natural Hair , Celebrity Hairstyles During her time in the spotlight, fans have seen Chrisette Michele go from short and coily to long and sleek, with stops at just about every color, highlight, and texture in between. But it’s her most recent style that’s making headlines

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Chrisette Michele’s Brave New ‘Do

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