From Fad to Rad: Lessons from the Black Hair Care Market

by Editor on May 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Natural hair

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Here at Mighty Beauty, we have shared plenty of personal hair stories from women who have made the monumental decision to go natural. These stories are but a glimpse of the emerging movement for black women’s hair to go back to its natural roots, so to speak.

And who’s on the forefront to help them make their hair transition? Black-owned companies like Carol’s Daughter, Kinky-Curly, and Miss Jessie’s.

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Hair Heist: Now Weaves Make You a Robbery Target, Too

by Editor on May 14, 2012 · 0 comments

Hair weave

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Getting a beautiful hair weave nowadays doesn’t just cost you your hard-earned dough; sometimes, it can also cost your life.

The popularity of the voluminous, gorgeous hair has started a wave of weave-related crimes in black hair salons all across the country. As th

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Root to Tips Beauty: Clear Debuts Revolutionary Hair Care Line for Black Women

by Editor on May 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Clear Scalp and Hair Therapy with Shea

Gardening 101 tells us to water the roots of a plant, not the leaves. Why should our gorgeous hair be any different?

That’s why we’re setting our eyes on the new Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy with Ultra Shea , a haircare line that consists of a shampoo, a conditioner, a balm and oil. It builds a great foundation for your hair by focusing on the scalp, rather than the ends. Especially formulated for us African American women, this product line will nourish the scalp, quench dryness, and lock in that much-needed moisture (especially with the temperature heating up like so).

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How To Wear Bright Lipstick If You Have Dark Lips

by Alissa Wilson on May 11, 2012 · 0 comments

How To Wear Bright Lipstick If You Have Dark Lips

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I don’t know about you, but I was quite smitten with all the bright colored lips that went down the spring 2012 runways. Corals, reds, and even blue colored lips were spotted on the runways of Christian Dior, Jason Wu, and Richard Chai. As a lipstick lover, my eyes bounced with glee. I was trying to figure out how can I make these colors work for me. You see, finding bright colored lipstick that flatters the myriad complexions of black women are quite a task. What’s a tad bit more challenging is finding one that really shows up when you have dark lips.

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How to Add Lashes to Your Springtime Makeup Look

by Tamiya on May 10, 2012 · 0 comments

How to Add Lashes to Your Springtime Makeup Look

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Now that you’re trading in your deep, warm makeup for bronzers, eyeshadows, blushes and foundations that are bright and shimmery, your lashes should be springtime-ready as well. While darker, thicker lashes are usually more appropriate for the fall and winter, wispy, long lashes will go great with the pastel lipsticks, peachy glosses and metallic bronzers that are makeup bag staples for the season. Try these lash options to make your spring makeup look complete.

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