I was half surprised, half not when I saw this video. Sadly, it didn’t surprise me that the black hair industry is dominated by non-blacks. It’s the extent of the domination that really got me. As one YouTube-r so eloquently put it:
“No one is saying it is the Koreans fault. It is our fault for letting them set up in our neighborhoods and patronizing their businesses. Try setting up a Korean food restaurant owned by African-Americans in a Korean part of town and see how long it stays in business. It will be out of business by lunchtime.”
Even a loving and supportive father couldn’t combat the “good hair” demon…
Can you relate?
After hearing his daughter talk about how she didn’t like her hair Chris Rock had the brilliant idea to make this documentary about black hair and the black hair industry juggernaut.
Always a great topic, this film promises not to disappoint. Check out the trailer below…
If you’re a beauty nut like we are, those three words just got you inappropriately excited. It’s ok, the excitement is worth it – and surprisingly affordable – at Three Custom Color Specialists…
Intro to Nutrition at Berkeley? Got it. Psychology at Yale? Sure thing. MBA courses at MIT? Go for it! Philosophy at Notre Dame? But, of course!
In order to promote the fabness that is education, several top programs are offering full access to the online versions of undergraduate and graduate courses across a myriad of subjects…
All the circles, the bright colors and the typeface…
Hair Rules is a newer product line for natural hair that features shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers and styling crèmes based on three different hair types, Kinky, Curly and Wavy.
You already know that I’m game for just about any moisturizing hair crème for my hair! So…
When was the last time you and a good friend went on a date?
No, not that kind of date or that kind of friend! But, you know, just taking the time hang out with one of your besties.
Make it a point to make time each week for a good old fashioned face-to-face meeting with your closest pals (or at least a nice phone conversation, if you are geographically far from each other).
Remember all those cool new features and columns we’ve been getting you all excited about? Well, here’s another one!
The Beauty On The Inside series speaks to our strong belief that the idea of beauty extends much deeper than the physical. Fitness, Nutrition, Charity, Behavioral Health and more are all areas that contribute to the beauty of each and every one of us.
