By Sheniqka Miller As a young girl, I never gave it much thought of what it meant to be natural. Yes, I had identity issues. Like many of our misled African-American youth, I looked to the European styles depicted in all forms of media to compare to myself. The media (then and now) commonly Continue Reading
The name “The Braiding Element’ was initially chosen to describe Ms. Cynthia Felix as a stellar student int high school AP Chemistry who loved doing braids as a hobby. As she transitioned into college at Florida State University, Cynthia would later continue investing in her hobby and more learning opportunities to keep her clients informed. Continue Reading
Kalauna Carter of Portland, Oregon is bringing something to the nail industry that is much needed. After taking notice of the harmful chemicals that are common in popular nail polish brands, Kalauna took it upon herself to create something that lacked the risk but not the style. As the founder and CEO of Kolors by Continue Reading
From Kinks to Curls By Rashida A. Marshall As busy fitness instructors, Alexis Perkins and Tyshawna Witherspoon struggled with the care and maintenance of their natural hair. Knowing that they wanted to allow their hair to flow freely without restrictive hairstyles, they teamed up to develop a hair care process which allowed for easy styling Continue Reading
Summertime Make-up Essentials By Carina D. Brooks-King It‘s summertime again and that means it’s time to stock up on our beauty essentials! Here is a simple list of some must-haves to keep your skin looking its best this summer season. Facial scrubs/exfoliaters– Exfoliation products speed up new skin production and clear away old cells. This Continue Reading
Originally from Ohio, designer Kandis May has always found herself surrounded by fashion and the art of creating clothes. Since the age of eight, after her mother, Gale May, began a community sewing class, Kandis has been immersed in the world of piecing together and creating clothing. As a child, Kandis’ mother would do different things Continue Reading
A Lady Named Pearl Why She Promotes Self-Love and Leadership Pearl Fils-Aime has a beautiful and powerful look which commands attention. With grace, style and presence, the Haitian beauty has made the decision to use her gifts in all areas of life while empowering others to do so. As the founder of A Lady Named Continue Reading
AMANDIA REESE CRAIG: MAKING MOVES IN THE WORLD OF BEAUTY AND FASHION Celebrity fashion stylist Amandia Reese Craigis leaving her mark in the fashion and beauty industry. As the owner and creative director of Artisyles Boutique and the co-owner of Glensford Beauty Academy, she has worked diligently at her craft while achieving success in Continue Reading
When the word scientist comes to mind, often times the image that may pop in our head may not resemble that of a beautiful, educated black woman, but Eunice Cofie aims to help change that perception. As the President and Chief Cosmetic Chemist of Nuekie, Eunice has already begun to lay the building blocks of Continue Reading
8 Steps for Youthful, Glowing Skin By Rashida A. Marshall Small changes can yield big results in so many different areas of our well-being, one of which is the health of our skin. With so many different products advertised to us on a regular basis, it’s easy to forget that improving the appearance of our Continue Reading
