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[ad_1] When we were children, when the snow began to fall in earnest, many of us waited with bated breath, fingers crossed, for the news of the school closings. Snow days were a special treat; an unexpected vacation, a chance to trade books and chalkboards for sleds and snowball fights. Over the past year, in…
By Choya Randolph Bad hair days are the absolute worst. The worst kind of bad hair day is when you put your hair in a twist out or braid out before you go to bed. You wake up thinking your curls are going to be popping but instead you look like you’ve been electrocuted. Now…
The pandemic’s serious economic impact has been brutal for a lot of businesses — Black and minority-owned businesses included. Many of these companies have been brought to the forefront this year, thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. There’s no better time than now to celebrate the goods they have to offer and share our…
[ad_1] 18 months after the first serious clinical trials of CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and all patients are symptom-free and have not required blood transfusions. Sickle cell anemia (SCD) can cause a variety of health problems, including episodes of severe pain, called vaso-occlusive crises, as well as organ damage and…
By Choya Randolph You know what upsets me and my homegirls? The false advertisement of a wash ‘n go. For my seasoned naturals, you know that a wash ‘n go has never really been an option for us. And if you have type 4 hair, washing your hair and going is laughable. We don’t simply…
Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels Mane ‘n Tail Repair ‘n Replenish Shampoo and Conditioner is just what your hair has been craving! A new shampoo and conditioning system that quenches, detangles and softens while redefining curls and taming frizzies for natural hair. Upon first application, your hair instantly becomes easy to manage and feels completely hydrated with…
[ad_1] A green-fingered Brit has grown the finest collection of houseplants, including one species worth £ 12,000 ($ 15,500) per leaf. SWNS Tony Le-Britton, 30, turned his living room into a jungle and transformed his spare bedroom into an incredible greenhouse to fuel his passion. It has collected some of the rarest plants in the…
By Jenna Brooks From the Broadway legend Salisha Thomas, comes a brand-new podcast dedicated to all thing’s black hair. Her new podcast called “Black Hair in the Big Leagues” discusses all sorts of tips, tricks, and stories she’s experienced while working on Broadway with natural textured hair. Salisha Thomas sits down with numerous different professionals…
The hydrating elements are bolstered by plant-derived hyaluronic acid and squalane straight from sugarcane. Not only do they help plump skin, but they combine with the Hadasei-3 complex to also ensure your skin’s moisture barrier is in tip-top condition during the chilly months — and beyond. For those unfamiliar with this part of your skin,…
[ad_1] It is the season to be very careful with the environmental impact. Here’s how to go green this Christmas “Alright elves,” Santa yells, pushing his glasses up to his nose, “let’s see who’s been good this year.” A cheer goes up around him as he traces his finger through a list, heartily ho-ho-ho-ho as…