I decided to let my hair grow out until next summer. My goal was to maximize growth and minimize dryness and breakage while growing my afro. Before I get started, I took the time to discuss my options with three different trusted hair specialists and here is the advice I received.

In a unique celebration of heritage and um, hair, about 40 African-American Barbie dolls are being transformed into curly-top beauties this holiday se...

We simply adore Tracee Ellis Ross for so many reasons. She is an incredible actress, talented producer, has enviable personal style, and we can't get ...

Designer Busayo and I have done a series of hair wrap tutorials together using some of her fabrics to show women how to fuse traditional Ankara patterns and wraps with their own personal style.

No matter where you're heading to celebrate, make it count -- from the "off-duty chic" look appropo for a trim-the-tree party or the "blue chip glamour" that's a must for New Year's Eve as great style doesn't take a holiday.

The fashion business is not as black and white as it used to be. Gone are the days when black designers only focused on their own demographics, their own community, their "own people."

The "good hair" debate has reached a new level--national television. It's one thing to hear the issue discussed on BET (or even from the Old Spice guy...

Gorgeous In Grey is a must-read fashion and lifestyle blog with a fun, snappy and engaging voice, courtesy of its silver-haired founder, Ty Alexander....

Sometimes the makeup shades, women seek, are not sold at local stores. Most products are now sold online but unless you can try the shade on first, it can be equally frustrating. My answer to the frustration? Try a virtual makeover site.

Based on the standards of my cultural upbringing, this wasn't supposed to work. I wasn't supposed to be able to be completely sustained by living from love rather than procedure.

As Michelle Obama demonstrates, style is really about how you see yourself from within and the care you in turn give yourself in light of recognizing your value. It's time we take a page from her book and begin to take the utmost care of ourselves.

According to a survey conducted by Dove, only 7 percent of women in the United States love their hair. Eek! Talk about a bad hair day. The bea...

Supermodels have never had it so good, and that generally includes the black ones, from Naomi Campbell to Jourdan Dunn. But how did things come to be ...

Witnessing the casting, fittings and designer evaluations, in preparation for the show "Dulce de Leche" in Kingston, Jamaica, the tenacious spirits and hard working hands of all those involved were clear.

It's fair to concede that Fall is here. We still have a few weeks before the over coats emerge. Until then, layering will be the life-blood of your wardrobe.

New reality show alert! Eva Marcille, the winner of "America's Next Top Model" cycle 3 and host of the television show "Hair Battle Spectacular," h...

Carol's Daughter has launched the Chocolat Smoothing Collection--the company's first line of products dedicated to hair straightening. The 3-step ...

Instead of crying the next time you have a bad hair day, try singing a song. That's just what Virgillette Adams did. Adams aka ILoveHair100 on You...

Looks like someone forgot to put on their shirt this morning. Style wild child Nicki Minaj revealed a lot more than just the nominations for the 20...

We'd like to introduce you to the fabulous Ms. Lucette Jefferson (aka LJ), HuffPost BlackVoices' blog editor and community manager. Aside from bein...

Willow Smith released her third single this week called "Fireball," which features none other than fellow free spirit Nicki Minaj. Are we really s...

To the fashion industry, or just to me at least, Olivier taking over Balmain is the equivalent of Obama being inaugurated as President of the United States.

Isaiah Mustafa aka The Old Spice Guy is smelling a bit bland this morning after an E! News segment he taped last night. While promoting his guest s...

From Essence.com: Ever since her gorgeous R&B hit, "Closer," hit airwaves in 2001, we've been more than a little obsessed with R&B singer and fierce n...