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what is a twa natural hair?

what is a twa natural hair?

| December 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

A small picture  gallery demonstrating what is a twa natural hair and the definition to go with it. This is for everyone who is thinking about going natural and maybe in the process of transitioning from relaxed to natural. This is the first step to wearing your natural curls. TWA | Teeny Weeny Afro: A [...]

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what is co washing natural hair?

what is co washing natural hair?

| December 8, 2010 | 3 Comments

Below is the answer to the question: what is co washing natural hair? You will find a definition and a YouTube video by DelightfulJOY on the process. Co-washing: A method of washing your hair with conditioner only. This type of washing avoids harsh results from frequent washing with shampoos that contain detergents like sodium lauryl [...]

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how long is beyonce’s real hair

how long is beyonce’s real hair

| December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

So many fans want to know how long is beyonce’s real hair and is it natural or relaxed under the wigs and extensions she wears. Well the estimated length is around 7-9 inches and she is relaxed. Her sister Solange went natural and sparked some serious media because not many women of color with that [...]

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is leela james hair real?

is leela james hair real?

| May 24, 2010 | 0 Comments

Found a question today is leela james hair real? That soulful voice of Leela James is so full of life and her hair is also full of natural locks. Yes, her hair is real. She states that she never relaxed her hair and have been natural all her life. Read the interview below from Essence.com: [...]

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is melanie fiona’s hair real?

is melanie fiona’s hair real?

| May 13, 2010 | 0 Comments

Came across a question today: is melanie fiona’s hair real? Well, the singer Melanie Fiona has a beautiful voice and yes she wears her real natural hair. She has mixed hair which is along the line of type 2a/2b texture hair. I believe her parents are Black and Indian. Its long and naturally wavy slightly [...]

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where can i find black braided hairstyles

where can i find black braided hairstyles

| April 4, 2010 | 0 Comments

Different Type of Cornrows African American Hair Braiding Styles Zig Zag Cornrows Braids For Men Gallery of Cornrows Pictures Of Black Hair Braid Styles A common question on the web is: where can i find black braided hairstyles? Well, we all know that it is hard to find black people hairstyles especially braided hairstyles online. [...]

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Who Invented The Weave

Who Invented The Weave

| March 20, 2010 | 3 Comments

Who invented the weave for hair and in what year? That is a question that has been burning in a lot of peoples heads. We love the ability to change our look at the drop of a dime if we wish. It was a great invention and we are thankful for it. Going from a [...]

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How Do You Put Weave In Hair

How Do You Put Weave In Hair

| February 24, 2010 | 4 Comments

Beauticians say that people always ask them “How do you put weave in hair?” To put weave in your hair, you should have a professional do it, if you want it done right. Well any stylist will tell you that is not an easy question to answer. There are so many different weaving styles out [...]

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How To Dye Black Hair Without Bleached It

How To Dye Black Hair Without Bleached It

| February 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

Popular Question: How To Dye Black Hair Without Bleached It? Finding the right dye for your black hair is hard enough, whether its bleached or not. Dying black hair can be tricky.  After all, your hair is already the darkest shade out there.  This means that taking it to a lighter color can be a [...]

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how do black women grow their hair long

how do black women grow their hair long

| February 11, 2010 | 25 Comments

Popular Question: how do black women grow their hair long? A black woman today has to search to get answers about how to grow long hair. Just like you I am looking for answers. I have been wearing my hair natural for 10 years, growing it out for 8 of those years. All I can [...]

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