Hey Curlies, As the holidays are just days away, many of us may be packing overnight bags to stay at family and friend’s homes for gatherings. Some are even taking vacations around this time. While you may have your holiday checklist taken care of– the gifts and the the advice on how to deal with your family – this isn’t…
Hey Curlies, While searching the web I came across a new tool to create curls for natural hair in a short amount of time – the D.Kurl Ring, a hair tool to help create small spirals. While this tool has been mentioned in the community since 2013, it has recently picked up some extra attention. This seems to be perfect…
Hey Curlies, This week’s ClassyCurly Motivational post is all about encouragement to get through tough times. lifehack.org. As the holidays approach and some families and friends are gathering for the first time in months, it is wise to remember not everyone looks forward to these times of the year. Some are homeless, some are hungry and some are simply going…
Hey Curlies, The holidays are right around the corner and some stores and online shops are having some of their biggest sales of the year. You may be wondering what kind of gift to buy for the naturalista in your life. If she is really into learning more about her natural hair or looking to try new products, I have…
Hey Curlies, I got a chance to catch up with Gwen Jimmere, the owner of NATURALICIOUS natural hair products and the first Black woman to hold a patent for a natural hair product. I wrote the original story for Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Jimmere was great to speak with and provided some thought-provoking insight into the natural hair industry. The original…
Hey Curlies, This week’s natural hair #ThrowbackThursday is from October 2012. This was a twist out created by wearing two-strand twists for about a week or two at a time. Happy Thursday!
Hey Curlies, Meet Sylvia Burlock, the creator of Hello Beautiful! Body Care. I met her a few weeks ago while working on a work assignment to learn more about a new organic lipstick line she is creating specifically for women of color. Sylvia Burlock The original story I wrote on Hello Beautiful! is following and originally appeared on IndianapolisRecorder.com. When…
Hey Curlies, It’s the holiday season, which means you’re more likely to see friends and family members you don’t get to see often. While you hair can always be a topic of discussion, I’ve come up with a few tips on how to deal with family members who have negative comments. Check out my guest post on Talk Tresses.
Hey Curlies, Last week was definitely one of the worst weeks as I was involved in a car accident, but this week will be better…I know it 🙂 I have a few posts lined up for you all, but first I wanted to start off addressing the Ava DuVernay Barbie. Credit: Barbie Twitter account I think this cute doll is…
Hey Curlies, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about how I can do more for my community and how I can use my blog as a platform to better others. For this holiday season, I’ve come up with ClassyCurlies.com’s 25 Days of Giving. From Dec. 1-25, will be strictly a time of donating to local and national charities….