By Yvonne SamContributing Columnist Eyelashes are the eyes newest frenemy. If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyelashes are the gatekeepers. Currently, there is an extreme feminine aesthetic that lately, has become a parody of itself. No longer ...
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Feed SubscriptionBiggest Curly Hair Mistakes And How To Fix Them
For many, learning the ins and outs of hair can be a lifelong journey, especially for those with curly and textured hair types: dryness, breakage, frizz, knots…the list is long. With so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know ...
Read More »How Women In India Reclaimed The Protest Power Of Ripped Jeans
By Deepali Dewan Guest Contributor A recently-elected Indian chief minister associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government sparked a swift and impassioned social media storm after he made a negative comment about a woman wearing ripped jeans on March 17. ...
Read More »Coronavirus Adversely Impacts Black Hair Care Industry
By Yvonne Sam Contributing Columnist As the rapid spread of COVID-19 — the novel virus that has affected hundreds of thousands globally — continues to upend lives and livelihoods, it seems hair care would be the least of any person’s ...
Read More »Jamaica’s Attorney-General Issues COVID-19 Warning To Beauty Industry
KINGSTON, Jamaica March 16, 2020 — Operators of beauty salons, barber shops and cosmetologists, are being warned not to render their services to anyone, if they are infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Failure to adhere could result in their licences ...
Read More »Women And High Heels: The Sexist History Behind It All
By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator Let’s get it right, from the start and coming straight from the heart: I do not hate high heels, but instead abhor the idea that they are seen as indicators of female elegance ...
Read More »Men Behaving Bad?: Men, Caps, Hats And Etiquette
By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator I am penning this inquiry in the sincere hope that male readers would respond, thereby updating me as to current social mores and etiquette, pertinent to the vexing practice of wearing hats and ...
Read More »Keep Your Skin Radiant This Summer
Warm temperatures, dry air and harsh sunlight can cause severe skin damage. Along with burning your skin, summer weather can also cause excessive sweating, resulting in clogged pores and leaving skin dull and rough. A healthy diet and a good ...
Read More »How To Wear Your Clothes Better — And Become The Best You Yet
You’ve got the clothes and accessories you need to create great outfits, so why does your look sometimes fall short? In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sometimes it can be downright difficult to look your very best each ...
Read More »Tips For Better Sleep
By Becki Ledford Contributing Writer We live in a world that highly values productivity and hard work. As great and important as that is, many of us sacrifice sleep to make everything else in our lives happen. How often have ...
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