The ‘good hair’ bandwagon keeps on going! Who would have thought this would be such a big topic? (And who would have thought I’d post three articles before 9:30 am?) Anyhow, read Ashante Infantry’s take on hair in today’s Toronto Star article Good hair starts at the roots. Here’s a clip: I have great hair….
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Looking good when you’re not feeling good
For the last month or so, I’ve been feeling like a dog. From severe back pain and not sleeping more than a few hours a night to my tummy taking me hostage, I’ve really been not in the best form. That’s all good, but when you’re not feeling so hot and need to go to…
Chris Rock discussing Good Hair on Oprah today
What’s hot on the block, people? Chris Rock is going to be on Oprah this afternoon (September 30) discussing his new film Good Hair. Also on today’s show is R&B singer Solange Knowles (Beyoncé’s little sister) who cut off her weave and, I guess, some hair into a low grow ‘fro or TWA (teeny weeny…
I love Maxwell – BLACKsummer’snight in Toronto
Friday night, the Hubby, the sister-in-law and friend went to see Maxwell, Common and Chrisette Michele at Air Canada Centre. Toronto was the first stop on BLACKsummer’snight tour and, let me tell you, it was on fire! The concert started a little late, but they made up for it. Chrisette Michele was up first and…
Shake your body down to the ground
Today, the husband and I are celebrating two years of marital bliss – how great, right? We wanted to do something fun for our anniversary – but what? As far as I know, Toronto doesn’t have a dinner and dance joint – not a restaurant that turns into a club after 10 pm. Not a…
Where are all the Black people?
This is a bit of a departure from hair, but more important… Last night, the husband and I went to an investment seminar. There were plenty of Asian and South Asian young people, but we were the only Black folk in the building – young, old or otherwise. The white woman at the door who…
Natural vs. permed – a war of wills
OK, it’s not that serious. Well, it’s not that serious for me. When I started researching natural hair and what I could do with what was on my hair (I was lost and confused), I came across some very strong opinions about being natural vs. being permed. When I say strong opinions, I mean women…
The Accidental Natural 