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WOMAN OF THE MONTH: JOELLE CARTIER
Photo Credit: IG @cameramandg Grace, Purpose & PowerThere’s something powerful about seeing someone walk fully in who they are.Not watered down.Not reshaped for corporate comf…
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Conditioner on Scalp: Should You Avoid It?
At a glance: Short answer to "should you put conditioner on your scalp?": no. Your scalp does not need conditioner. Shampoo belongs on the scalp; conditioner belongs on the mid-le…
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The G.O.A.T. Is Back: Serena Williams Is Giving Us One More Legendary Run
Photo Credit: ADAM DAVY/ZUMA PRESS Girl, dust off your tennis skirts and get your snacks ready because the absolute queen of the court is officially about to make history yet agai…
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GRIND PRETTY FEST RETURNS TO ATLANTA JUNE 6 WITH NIVEA, $3,000 IN BUSINESS GRANTS, AND A FULL Y2K DAY PARTY
One-Day Festival Blending Business, Wellness, Culture, and Community Heads to Westside Cultural Arts Center ATLANTA, GA — Grind Pretty Fest, the national festival experience found…
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Latto Baby Girl Post Breaks the Internet with New Arrival
Photo Credit: IG @latto Photo Credit: IG @latto Oh my goodness girl, the absolute sweetest era has officially begun and our hearts are completely overflowing! Fresh off the releas…
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What Is the Scalp Microbiome? Guide to Healthy Hair
At a glance: Your scalp microbiome is the community of bacteria and fungi living on your scalp. When it is balanced, your scalp and hair have a healthier place to grow from. Signs…
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NYX and Megan Thee Stallion Body Oil: Caramelt Mami Shimmery Glow Drop
Girl, get your vanity spaces ready because the captain of the Hot Girls is officially delivering the ultimate recipe for a flawless radiance! The beautiful Megan Thee Stallion has…
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Sheila Michelle Is Turning Purpose Into Power and Inspiring Others to Keep Going
Sheila Michelle continues to prove that resilience, faith, and creativity can coexist in powerful ways. Whether she’s building meaningful conversations through storytelling, creat…
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Reality to Luxury: Olandria Carthen Breaks the Internet with New Brandon Blackwood Drop
Photo Credit: Nico Daniels Girl, if you did not have your alarm set and your credit card information pre saved this week, you completely missed out on one of the most historic fas…
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Lizzo Instagram Glam: Singer Shares Gorgeous Honey Blonde Updo
Girl, grab your screenshot button because Lizzo just gave us the ultimate mood board material! The superstar took to Instagram to share a gorgeous series of photos showing off a b…
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Glorilla Fashion Drop: Big Glo Stuns in Feline Print Jumpsuit
Photo Credit: IG @glorillapimp Big Glo is officially treating the entire internet like her personal runway! The Memphis rap queen took to social media to drop a series of jaw drop…
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Summer Hair Shedding After Weight Loss? Here's Why
At a glance: Summer hair shedding often shows up two to three months after a body change like rapid weight loss, a calorie deficit, stress, illness, or a hormonal shift. The clini…
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Summer Body Goals, But Your Hair Is Not Keeping Up? Here’s What Might
You planned the trip. Maybe you booked it last year. Maybe it is with your husband, your family, your best friends, or the group you have been texting about dinner reservations an…
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What Volumes of Developer Should I Use? (Complete Guide)
Let’s talk about the different volumes of developer!If you’ve ever stood in the hair color aisle staring at developers and had absolutely no idea which one to grab, you’re not alo…
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The Biggest Hair Trends of 2026 (Haircuts, Colors, & Styles)
Let’s talk about the hottest hair trends of 2026!If you’ve been thinking about switching up your hair this year, you picked a good time to do it.The trends right now are genuinely…
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Latto and 21 Savage Baby: Welcomes Newborn Son
Oh my goodness girl, the wait is officially over and our hearts are completely melting! Latto has officially confirmed the arrival of her precious bundle of joy by sharing the fir…
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Chris Brown Honorary Ph.D.: Earns Academic Milestone
You might want to adjust how you address Breezy from here on out because he has officially added some major credentials to his name! This weekend, our favorite dancer and vocalist…
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Hype Hair 35th Anniversary Issue: Celebrating Our Favorite Girls’ Girls Drea Nicole and Lex P
Can we take a quick second to look at how far we have come? Your favorite beauty blueprint is officially celebrating thirty five years of serving looks, tracking trends, and holdi…
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Should You Do It? A Hair Expert Explains
At a glance: Double shampooing is not a clear yes or no. It can help when your hair is loaded with product, oil, sweat, or buildup, but it is not necessary every wash. A consisten…
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Shelia Michelle Is Turning Purpose Into Power and Inspiring Others to Keep Going
Shelia Michelle continues to prove that resilience, faith, and creativity can coexist in powerful ways. Whether she’s building meaningful conversations through storytelling, creat…
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How to Choose the Right Hair Products for Your Hair Type
At a glance: Choose products by what you want your hair to do, not just by type. Fine, straight hair wants prep that adds body without weight. Wavy hair wants support that enhance…
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25 Shades of Brown Hair Color (From Light to Dark)
Let’s talk about the different shades of brown hair color!Brown hair gets a bad reputation for being boring. Plain. Unremarkable. But nothing could be further from the truth.Brune…
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Janet Jackson 60th Birthday: The Pop Legend Celebrates Her Day
Photo Credit: Pinterest Can we please talk about the fact that our absolute favorite blueprint for pop perfection just hit a major milestone? It feels like an actual crime that Mi…
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What Are Hot Roots? (How to Fix & Prevent Them)
Let’s talk about hot roots!You wash out your hair color, towel dry, take one look in the mirror, and there they are. Brassy, orange, way-too-bright roots that look nothing like th…
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How Does Heat Protectants Work? Up to 450°F Explained
You see it everywhere. Heat protection up to 450°F. It is on sprays, creams, leave-ins, serums, blow-dry products, styling products. But what does that actually mean? Because I th…
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Supreme Court Just Rewrote Voting Rights: Louisiana Black District Ruling Could Reshape Representation Nationwide
Written By Charron Monaye In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, a move that voting-rights advocat…
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ATL Movie 20 Year Reunion: The Cast Celebrates Two Decades of a Classic
Can you actually believe it has been two decades since we first met Rashad, New New, and the whole crew? Our hearts were completely full this weekend seeing the cast of our favori…
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Your Ultimate Summer Reading List: Books To Pack For The Beach, Your Flight, Or Your Next Book Club Pick
Written By Charron Monaye Summer is the perfect season to slow down, unplug, and finally dive into the books you’ve been meaning to read. Whether you’re stretched out on the beach…
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Luxury Over Everything: How Sherece Lanae’ Is Redefining Healthy Hair, Retention, and the Salon Experience
Interviewed By Charron Monaye, In an era where speed often outweighs quality and viral trends overshadow true expertise, Sherece Lanae’ stands as a rare constant rooted in knowled…
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Bonita Jalane Is Floating Higher Than Ever in Her Divine Era
The soulful singer-songwriter opens up about spiritual inspiration, creative ownership, healing through music, and embracing authenticity in every chapter of her evolution. Photo…
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How to Layer Leave-In Conditioner for Fine Hair
At a glance: Fine hair does not need less product. It needs the right product. The wrong formulas weigh strands down, but a lightweight leave-in conditioner for fine hair adds hyd…
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What You Need to Know
Today, I want to discuss the most commonly misconceived idea about lifting hair color.You dyed your hair dark. Now you want to go lighter. So you grab a box of blonde and think, p…
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The 15 Best Hair Bonding Treatments for Dry, Damaged Tresses
Skip to content The 15 Best Hair Bonding Treatments for Dry, Damaged Tresses April 1, 2026 For hair that's truly damaged, bond-building treatments — the masks and formu…
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What's the Difference? – OLAPLEX Inc.
Jump to OLAPLEX® Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo vs. Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner: What's the Difference? If you’re wondering what the difference is between pur…
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10 Easy Hairstyles for Work (That Look Polished in Minutes)
Let’s talk about easy hairstyles for work!Because looking polished at work doesn’t have to mean spending an hour on your hair every morning.The women who always look put-together…
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Michael Jackson Hair History: From the J5 Afro to the Iconic Jheri Curl
For the Culture: A Deep Dive into the Michael Jackson Hair History If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that the King of Pop was also the king of the hair flip! We hav…
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Mother’s Day Tribute: A Love Letter to the Women Who Raise Us
Photo Credit: Pinterest There is something so incredibly magical about the way the women in our lives can fix an entire bad day with just one look or a perfectly timed “I told you…
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Rihanna Kids Drawing Tattoo: The Sweetest New Ink
Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Rihanna just proved she is the ultimate cool mom by turning her kids’ art into permanent ink. While most of us stick our toddlers’ drawings…
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Yes Chef! Victoria Monét Just Graduated From Culinary School
Photo Credit: DALVIN ADAMS Victoria Monét is proof that we really can do it all. The R&B sensation took to Instagram on May 4th to share some major news that has us all cheeri…
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Teyana Taylor and Wale: The Collab We’ve Been Waiting For
Finally! Teyana Taylor Drops Bed of Roses ft Wale Stop everything you are doing because the collaboration we have all been lowkey dreaming about is officially here! Teyana Taylor…
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Are Hair Extensions Worth It? The Honest Truth
At a glance: Hair extensions are worth it when you understand what you are actually buying. Processed, non-living hair fiber that cannot repair itself once it leaves the salon. Be…
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Why You Need to Try Matcha Nails and Stained Glass Designs This Week
Honestly, if you are still rocking a plain nude manicure, it is time for a serious hardware update. I have been scrolling through my feed for hours and I am officially calling it.…
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Why CeraVe is Still the Ultimate Bestie for Your Skin Barrier
Let’s be real for a second. We have all been there, standing in the middle of a brightly lit beauty aisle, staring at a shelf of serums that cost more than a weekend getaway. It i…
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Passport Hautée: The World Tour Brings Beauty, Hair, and High Fashion to the Forefront in Dallas
Photo Credit: Tiffany S. Walker Dallas recently experienced a fashion moment that didn’t just celebrate style it honored beauty, presence, and the artistry of hair in motion. Pass…
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Cardi B in Marc Jacobs: Every Detail Of Her 2026 Met Gala Look
if you thought you had seen it all, you were not prepared for how Cardi B absolutely owned the museum steps this year! She made her grand entrance looking like a literal work of a…
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Why One Routine Doesn't Work for Both
Before now, natural hair and extensions have been treated the same. They are not. At a glance: Fine hair and extensions have different structures. One is living. The other is not.…
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Met Gala Headpiece Trends: 2026 Red Carpet Highlights
Girl, the first Monday in May has officially come and gone, and my eyes are still recovering from all that glamour! This year’s “Fashion is Art” theme really pushed everyone to tr…
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Beyonce At The Met Gala 2026: The Queen Returns With Blue Ivy
Stop everything because the universe has finally aligned and our prayers have been answered! After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the Beyonce At The Met Gala 2026 appearan…
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25 Long Bob Haircuts (You'll Actually Want in 2026)
Let’s talk about long bob haircuts.…because if you ever sat in my chair, there’s a good chance I would have suggested this exact cut.I’m not even exaggerating… women always told m…
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Angelica Whaley on Soft Living, Strict Boundaries, and the Beauty of Showing Up Anyway
The multifaceted entrepreneur gets real about beauty, balance, boundaries, and why time management is the ultimate glow up. Photo Credit: Angelica Whaley There’s a particular kind…
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