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Locs and Twisted Hairstyles Have Been Approved for Women in the Marines
Women in the United States Marines will now have the ability to wear twisted and locked hairstyles during their service.
New BBC Documentary Explores Natural Hair in the UK
Created by Zindzi Rocque Drayton, Hair Freedom features Black women discussing the nascent natural hair movement in the UK. Watch the BBC Raw doc below: Photo: Youtube/Screenshot
Video:100 years of black hairstyles in less than 60 seconds
This video shows the range of hairstyles worn by black women over the last century. We need to bring some of this styles back. H/T: Buzzfeed
White women using #nappyhair hashtag on Instagram
An interesting trend executed by white women on social media is emerging. A growing number of Caucasian females are using the #nappyhair hashtag to describe their locs.
Radio One founder Cathy Hughes to receive Congressional Black Caucus Chairman’s Award
Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes was presented with the Chairman’s Award on Saturday. The award is the Congressional Black Caucus’ highest honor.
Viola Davis sticks up for her daughter’s hair
It seems like it’s open season on natural hair, especially when it belongs to the child of a famous person. Blue Ivy has been the butt of many jokes for what critics call Jay Z and Beyonce’s “poor choice in styling.” Now, actress Viola Davis is coming under fire for choosing to keep her […]
NFL player DeAngelo Williams dyes hair pink in honor of mom, breast cancer awareness
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams has dyed his trademark locs pink in honor of his late mother Sandra Hill, who lost her battle with breast cancer in May. The NFL star also painted his toe nails pink in memory of his mom, and to spread awareness about the deadly disease.
Feature: Black Women Find a Growing Business Opportunity: Care For Their Hair
The following post is from The New York Times. It was written by Vivian Yee. By: Vivian Yee Not much seems unusual about Judian and Kadeian Brown’s storefront in a tidy plaza off Church Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, a neighborhood where every block seems to have its own African hair-braiding salon.
12-year Navy veteran discharged for refusing to cut hair
A 12-year Navy veteran has been discharged for refusing to cut her hair or wear a wig as demanded by officials. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jessica Sims is described as an exemplary sailor. For most of her time in the Navy, she had kept her hair in natural locks with a bun for most […]
Military to ease up on hairstyle policy after complaints of discrimination from black recruits
The United States military is easing up on its hairstyle requirements to allow more styles that are popular with black women. The changes come in response to criticism from black service members and lawmakers that black recruits had been treated unfairly by the new restrictions.
What you didn’t know about Blue Ivy’s hair, a list
The following post originally appeared on Reginald Andreas. It was published under the original title of, “10 Things You Did Not Know About Blue Ivy’s Hair.” By; Reginald Andreas There has been a ton of buzz on the internet lately about Blue Ivy’s new hair style. Ever since images first leaked of the child of […]
Petition calls for Jay Z & Beyoncé to comb Blue Ivy’s hair
Ever since she was born, Blue Ivy has been in the spotlight. It’s a no-brainer when you have Jay Z and Beyoncé for parents. But the narrative has primarily revolved around the child’s hair. So much to the point where a Change.org petition was created to get the celebrity duo to comb it.