Chicago-based, Black woman-owned brand selected from a pool of nearly 4,800 other applicants (Black PR Wire) Andrea Polk, owner of the award-winning men’s grooming product line, Solo Noir, has announced that the brand is now being sold nationally in 135 Walmart stores. Polk was one of more than 800 small and medium-sized business owner finalists invited to…
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Southern Laced Interview with Yolanda Owens: the Skincare Chef of iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Yolanda Owens Skincare Chef about iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa in Atlanta, Georgia. As a college student, the Skincare Chef began making chemical-free skincare products for herself and friends with the knowledge she gained from her grandmother, who treated family illnesses with nutrition and self-made herbal remedies. During an interview with SOUTHERN…
African Hairstyles Throughout History
The U.S. haircare market is enormous. In 2016 alone it was estimated to be worth just over $83 billion. Of that $83 billion, the African American hair care market made up over $2.5 billion. While that’s only a small piece of the hair care pie, it’s still incredibly significant especially when you consider the lengths…
INTERVIEW: Kendra Bell talks to Miss Black Mississippi USA 2018 about the essence of beauty, pageant must-haves, and her platform Project Jamila.
Most ladies search and find the perfect pageant dress months prior to the competition. Going on instinct, Imani Harris decided to change her evening gown at the last minute. Following her gumption, eloquently adorned in a black lace ensemble, Miss Harris sashayed away with the title of Miss Black Mississippi USA 2018. A junior public…
Tips from a Stylist: How to Get the Perfect Pony
Chic, classic, simple. The ponytail is the go-to style for all occasions. It is endlessly versatile, taking you from the gym to work, to a night out on the town. However, getting the perfect shape, movement, and height can be tricky to achieve. Luckily, stylists are happy to share their tips and tricks for creating…
7 Hairstyles That Will Instantly Make You Look Younger
Finding the fountain of youth is one of the never-ending quest of humankind. What if you find out you can actually achieve a much younger look without spending millions on botox, expensive medicines, and cosmetics? Just change your hairstyle a little, play with the color, length and the overall styling, and there you go! You…
SheaMoisture Apologizes After Backlash Over Ad Featuring White Women
SheaMoisture, a black-owned personal care business, has caused an uproar on social media after rolling out ads marketed towards white women. For over 25 years, black women with natural hair have loyally purchased SheaMoisture’s shampoo, conditioner and body wash. So it came as no surprise when some of these same women accused them of whitewashing….
Cher Hair, Don’t Care
Hollywood has gone 70’s and 80’s… and it’s all groovy baby! Celebrities are now rocking waist length, middle-parted, straight & flowy “Cher Hair”. Cher’s shiny, black hair trend is back and changing the game. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who rocked her extremely long black tresses on the catwalk, brought “Back In The Days” back when she…
Osez Le Foulard’s African Head Wraps
Tell us about yourself. What is Osez Le Foulard? My name is Dk Ange. Ange means ‘angel‘ in English. I like to define myself as an African queen as a promoter of the beauty of African ladies. This is why I started everything around the head wrap. This is why I started the movement. And this…
6 Style Tips For Men This Winter
As someone who cares about his appearance, you are always on the lookout for the latest style tips for men. You take pride in looking and feeling your best, and inner health and outer personality matter to you. Some of the best style tips for men are the simplest, and we’ve compiled the six best…
Embracing Her Natural Crown From a Man’s Perspective
Men, we have a lot of things to know when it comes to our women: What to say, what not to say, whether to wear socks in the bed, remember to open doors, calling to tell them we are thinking about them, making life easier for them, supporting and even knowing how to make the…
Halle Berry Shows Off Her New Undercut
Summer is almost here! And Halle Berry didn’t waste any time showing off her new look. On Instagram, the 49-year old actress posted a photo displaying an undercut with a must-have lotus design. She included the caption, “And for my next trick…”
Spring/Summer 2016 Hair Trends
Have you been looking for a new look? Spring is the perfect time for transforming your hair into something new. And it looks like it’s going to be all about color! Tiffany Ms. Tipp Turner aka T Stylez, who is the salon owner stylist of T Stylez Hair Studio in Ridgeland, Mississippi stopped by Southern…
Shampoo or Wash? Hair 2000 Gets Down To The Nitty Gritty
When I asked 38-year-old Tamoria Harvey, a professional hair stylist for over 18 years at Hair 2000 Hair Salon in Brandon, Mississippi, how often one should wash their hair, she was quick to correct me. Here’s what Harvey had to say: “There is no written rule to how often you should shampoo your hair. It…
Transformation Tuesday: Dreadlocks Big Chop
Corey Redd , 23 Physics, B.S. Brandon, Mississippi Q: What’s your favorite physical feature about yourself? A: My smile, but my persona is my best feature.
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