"Cancel Culture" has become a dominant force in today's society. Twitter, along with other social media platforms have provided its users with the unique superpower of either jumpstarting or destroying one's livelihood.  When considering the growing intensity of this phenomenon, I began to wonder if Black-Owned Brands were above becoming another casualty of said cancel culture.   What is Cancel Culture? According to Dictionary.com, " Cancel culture  refers to the popular practice of withdrawing support for ( canceling ) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive.  Cancel culture  is generally discussed as being performed on social media in the form of group shaming." Although Cancel Culture can have a negative impact on one's financial, social, and/or emotional state, there have been plenty of documented cases in which the intended cancelation backfired.  Do Black Brands Have Immunity? I am a...

With all that is happening in current events, it seems as if this is the perfect opportunity to continue to push the agenda for change forward. There are so many ways that you can get involved; one way is leveraging your buying power. According to a Nielsen report in 2018, the black community had a buying power of 1.2 trillion dollars. If we deliberately chose to spend a percentage of our dollars with black-owned or minority brands, we could help cultivate a new generation of wealth for people of color. Keep reading for a list of black-owned brands that should you should know (in no particular order). Black-Owned Hair Brands Mielle Organics View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mielle Organics LLC (@mielleorganics) on May 3, 2020 at 4:00pm PDT Launched in 2014 by Michelle Rodriguez, a registered nurse, this brand focuses on natural hair care for all hair types and prides itself on using organic ingredients. Taliah Waajid View this post on Inst...

The Black Lives Matter movement has gained serious momentum as thousands across the nation protested the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN.   George Floyd is the latest unarmed, black person to die at the hands of the police. This has been especially troubling considering the fact the much of America was under lockdown since mid-March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite this fact, police officers were involved in over 400 shooting deaths, as of June 4, 2020 ( Statista ).  For a summary of events revolving the death of George Floyd and my perspective on the protests, as well as next steps, watch below: ...

I had the opportunity to try the Aunt Jackie's Grapeseed Style and Shine Recipes line.  You can check out the video below of me trying out the products and see my honest review of this line.   The Review ...

Trying to detangle my thick and coily hair can sometimes become quite daunting.  Because of this, I am always looking for ways to make the entire process easier. I was intrigued by this product that claimed to make everyday detangling fast and painless. My curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to test the claims of the Remington "Tame the Mane" Electric Detangling Brush.  Would it help me detangle my thick bush quickly and free of pain??? First Impression The cost of the product is set around $20 and can be purchased  HERE . When I received the product, I noticed a little blonde girl with long curly hair on the packaging.  This did not make me confident in the results to say the least...but I digress. The product is a vibrant purple with teeth that made me extremely nervous about putting it anywhere near my hair.  The detangling brush is cordless and takes batteries, which is definitely a plus.  This means that you can "tame the mane" on the go.   ...

Let's face it... Most naturals want to find ways to display the length of the hair.  We do so much to nurture our hair; of course we want to show off the hard work and dedication that has went into growing it. If you want to find ways to stretch your hair, continue reading.  Included below are 4 sure-fire ways to stretch your hair so that everyone can admire your length. 1. Flat Twists  Flat twists are a quick and easy way to stretch your hair.  In order to achieve optimal results, we suggest using between 6-8 sections.   2. Banding Method The banding method involves sectioning your hair into at least four sections. For each section use a hair tie to put section into a ponytail.  Continue to place hair ties around the length of each ponytail until you reach the ends.  See picture for an example 3.  African Threading  This method for stretching the hair is similar to the banding method. Section your hair into 4-6 parts. Take each section and wra...