Maintain the Mane: #2 My Perspective on Shrinkage

My big chop went down on February 22, 2012 in the dorm room of one of my best friends. I knew very early on that my hair was tightly coiled, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized I have some INTENSE shrinkage. Like…a lot. As my hair grew longer, my fro did grow in volume,ContinueContinue reading “Maintain the Mane: #2 My Perspective on Shrinkage”

Maintain the Mane: #1 Wash Routine 

People often ask me questons about how I manage my hair. I decided that “Maintain the Mane” will be dedicated to answering all the questions curly girls and guys might have. Being a #Naturalista/o isn’t easy, cheap, or for the faint of heart. Hopefully these tips and tricks will help! Here we go… For NewContinueContinue reading “Maintain the Mane: #1 Wash Routine “

Beauty = Booty?

In a day and age where Ayesha Curry gets dragged for saying she prefers to be covered up, it’s clear to say that women are overly sexualized. Videos, social media, and everyday common interactions have shaped society’s idea of beauty. Beauty today comes in the form of a waist trainer and a Brazilian Butt Lift.ContinueContinue reading “Beauty = Booty?”