Raising Children to Weather the Storm
It’s hard to get encourage kids to sit still for hairstyles. I was never a fan of getting my hair done as a child. It was as if my hair was being ripped from my scalp every time my mom combed through my kinky curly hair. I’ve always been “tender headed.” My head ached with…
I was completely caught off guard when my daughter asked me for a cell phone the other day. I knew it was just a matter of time before she’d ask for one, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. But, I had no idea it would come this soon. I never imagined that she’d be ready…
Stereotypes among different racial groups run a dime a dozen. When it comes to black women stereotypes, I’ve heard them all. Sometimes people make generalizations based on humor, but often times they are downright offensive. Most recently the Atlanta Hawks’ general manager, Wes Wilcox joked about the “angry black woman” stereotype, which got my husband and…
Live stream has become the most popular ways to share content online. Whether having a casual conversation, sharing tips and tricks, or selling products and services, live streaming is an effective way to get the word out. But let’s face it; not everyone feels comfortable broadcasting live. It can be nerve wracking. That’s why I’ve…
I’m so excited to finally reveal what I’ve been working on for the last few months. I finally completed my first e-course, How to Grow Your Brand, and I want to share it with you! As a journalist and blogger, people often ask me about how to start a website, how to get more followers,…
It’s been almost five years since I did the big chop. Aside from an occasional search and destroy, I haven’t trimmed my naturally curly hair. In fact, I haven’t been to a hair salon to have my hair done during that time. My hair has been through so much processing over the years, and with…
Spring roll is my go-to-appetizer at restaurants. We stopped by one of our favorite spots and ordered a few for the table the other day. We don’t eat out on a regular basis, but the spring roll I had made me want to reconsider. Then I realized that I can probably make them myself. How…
Our winter curly hair routine changes as the temperatures drop. I’ve gotten emails requesting how I style my son’s curly biracial hair, and decided to put together a quick video tutorial. The great thing about this daily routine is that it literally takes a few minutes. Unlike his sister, we don’t have many hairstyle options….
