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Question of the Week: Who Is Your Favorite “Curly” Celeb?

Question of the Week: Who Is Your Favorite “Curly” Celeb?

Adrienne December 28, 2010 5

Are you a fan of Janelle Monae’s impeccable updo or Corrine Bailey Rae’s effortless hairstyles? Maybe you are in love with Rachel True’s coily tresses or the glamorous bouncy curls of Tracee Ellis Ross.

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Back to Curly: What I Used

Back to Curly: What I Used

Adrienne December 27, 2010 0

After a little over of week of wearing my natural hair straight I decided it was time to “switch it up.” The straight hair was nice but, I missed my curls. Below is the

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Be “In the Know”: Master Your Hair

Be “In the Know”: Master Your Hair

Adrienne December 23, 2010 1

Knowledge is key; being well versed in any specific subject matter allows you to make educated decisions. I find it imperative, regardless if your hair is relaxed or natural, that you educate yourself on

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Maintaining Straight Natural Hair

Maintaining Straight Natural Hair

Adrienne December 21, 2010 11

When I had relaxed hair I found myself applying heat to my hair at least four to five times a week. At night, in an attempt to maintain my straight style, I would wrap

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“I ain’t scared of no flat iron!”: Straightening My Natural Hair

“I ain’t scared of no flat iron!”: Straightening My Natural Hair

Adrienne December 17, 2010 8

It has been 4 months since I incurred some serious heat damage. To prove to myself that flat irons are not the devil I decided to straighten my hair. Here is the method I

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Natural Hair UpDo

Natural Hair UpDo

Adrienne December 16, 2010 3

After several days of wearing a twist out I decided to take a stab at creating an updo. I received some inspiration from Uptown Curl, an event I attended a few weeks ago, and

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Ask Adrienne: Does henna work on relaxed hair?

Ask Adrienne: Does henna work on relaxed hair?

Adrienne December 9, 2010 1

Me, My Hair, & the City Reader: [ I ] love the henna you used on your hair! It looks great and I can definitely tell the difference! My hair is short and relaxed.

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Ask Adrienne: Will steaming my hair help prevent heat damage?

Ask Adrienne: Will steaming my hair help prevent heat damage?

Adrienne December 7, 2010 3

Me, My Hair & the City Reader: “I am transitioning my hair currently, and I went to a salon to get my hair styled recently. The stylist said that the steam treatment would help

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Ohm Body: Great Natural Hair Care Products!

Ohm Body: Great Natural Hair Care Products!

Adrienne November 29, 2010 5

I recently had the pleasure of trying a few Ohm Body hair care products. The results I achieved were nothing less than impressive. Ohm Body is a wellness-based beauty brand with a full line

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My First Henna Experience

My First Henna Experience

Adrienne November 24, 2010 4

Henna, a natural dye, is said to strengthen, add sheen, & leave a red tint to hair after use. After much deliberation and research I decided to give Henna a try. On Saturday I

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