Oakland – a manicurist explains why you should not cut your cuticles and what to look for in a nail salon.
Beauty
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How to Design a Flower Arrangement
Los Angeles – a florist demonstrates how to design an arrangement inspired by her fragrance and candle collection.
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Passion Bohemian Twists by Twisted Up
These 22-inch long passion twists are gorgeous, yet very delicate. Within a week, my hair began to frizz from standard the wear and tear.
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Travel Bag: Color Haze Multi-Use Pigment by Ilia Beauty
My favorite product by Ilia Beauty was Color Haze Multi-Use Pigment – especially for travel. Small enough to slip into my wallet, this highly pigmented cream was best applied with fingers.
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Curly Jumbo Braids
As a little girl, wearing individual “box” braids was the only hairstyle I knew. I loved my braids. But I hated how painful it was to have them put in. I preferred “jumbo” braids with curly ends. As a child, I described this as the…
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Spring Twists
Luckily, the style turned out to be perfect for spring! Those tiny, well-defined curls are bouncy and playful.
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The Elements of a Crochet Weave
The construction of a crochet weave is similar to a traditional sew-in weave, except it is more affordable, more versatile, and the tools are different.
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How to Wash Locs Like a Professional
Los Angeles – A loctician demonstrates how she washes, styles, and cares for her clients’ dreadlocs.
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What to Look for in a Wax Studio
Los Angeles – An aesthetician shares what women of color should look for in a waxing studio.