
Best Braids and Weaves is listed under African Hair Braiding Braids by Best Braids & Weaves, Calumet Park, IL 60827 Best Braids and Weaves is a Professional Licensed African Hair Braiding salon conveniently located in the Chicago's Western Suburbs of Calumet Park. Best Braids and Weaves offers professional and outstanding services! Best Braids and Weaves [...]

First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates her 49th birthday with a new hairstyle – a bangs. Image: @FLOTUS On Thursday, for her 49th birthday, First Lady Michelle Obama launched a new Twitter account and sported a new hairstyle – a bangs. A picture of the First Lady sporting the her new hairstyle was first seen after [...]

By Diona Donelson Fatima Traore is the president of Illinois Association of Hair Braiders. The IAHB is currently working with braiders in other states where the profession remains illegal. Fatima Traore’s plans when leaving West Africa in 2001 didn’t include becoming an African Hair Braider. Growing up in Mali, Traore learned how to braid hair [...]

by Charles Mombo @HairNations, #Hair Class-action lawsuit alleges that Maybelline’s Super Stay 14HR Lipstick and Super Stay 10HR Stain Gloss wear off and fade after only a few hours. On Friday, three women (Carol Leebove, Wanda Santa and Denise Santiago) sued cosmetics maker, Maybelline, basically accusing it of lying – falsely advertising. According to a [...]

Gabby Douglas: I just made history and people are focused on my hair? While non-black women around the world are spending millions of dollars trying to carved a body with Afrocentric physical features such as a nice round booty, kinky, curly or nappy hair, full lips, and high cheekbones, most sistas (black females) on the [...]

vitamin E may inhibit blood clotting, so it shouldn’t be taken with blood thinners. According to a recent Consumer Reports, if you are already getting the recommended amount of nutrients by eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, cereals, dairy, and protein, there’s little if any additional benefit from ingesting nutritional supplements. Here’s our take on [...]

By Charles S. Mombo Tikisha McFall, the beautiful and talented poetess, has one of the most beautiful head of locs. Bright in color with a perfect bill of health are Tikisha’s locs. In my opinion, Tikisha McFall, the beautiful and talented poetess, has one of the most beautiful head of locs. Bright in color with [...]

By: Miatta Massaquoi @HairNations Natural hairstyles are better alternative to Lace Frontal. Image Source: nu-hairstyles.blogspot.com/ Natural hairstyles such as twists, coils, braids, and free-form fros are starting to command more and more attention these days; thanks to Lace-front wigs. Lace-front wigs are full wigs with mesh lace attached in the front beyond the "hair line" [...]

By: Charles S. Mombo Story Sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing By the way, Cosmic Crown is Celah’s original design, but some say that it’s reminiscent of hair styles from 6000 BC. We recently caught up with the beautiful and talented Fanta Celah for a tete-a-tete to discuss her original and latest hairstyle. [...]

Chicago Makeup Show presented by Metropolitan Events and Productions. Photo Source: TheMakeupShow.com For the first time ever, The Makeup Show will be coming to Chicago. The Makeup Show Chicago 2011 is expected to bring together all beauty professionals in the Midwest to present the largest PRO-ONLY beauty event in Chicago! Chicago’s always emerging beauty industry [...]

Nicole Gutierrez (N.K ) was recently announced as the newest fashion editor for www.ChocolateCity.cc; an online magazine featuring social and economic issues, urban concerns, urban entertainment, and current events. As the new Beauty and Fashion Editor, N.K. will highlight seasonal trends and styles, keeping you abreast of all the latest tips and tricks. It's March and [...]

Nicole Rogers of Bombshell Artistry – Makeup and Hair Specialist Nicole Rogers is the owner of Chicago-based Bombshell Artistry. Bombshell Artistry is a Professional Makeup and Hair styling company experienced in all media. Doing hair and makeup has been her Rogers' passion for years. She has worked with some of the most recognized and well [...]