Recently, there has been a growing trend of lead women of color producing for and starring in network television shows. Shonda Rhimes is in demand for primetime shows, Viola … Read More »
Inspiring Protective Style Ideas for Winter
Within the past year, the online natural hair community was fascinated with several popular protective hairstyles. These styles are impossible to ignore, and with winter right … Read More »
Why Natural Hair Keeps Exiting High Fashion Runways
Back in 2012, Vogue Italia recognized a hot trend of natural hair on the runway during the Fall 2012 fashion shows. Some of the brave models that unapologetically showed off … Read More »
Two Seats for Schools with Hostile Natural Hair Policies
It seems like the more people of African descent begin to love themselves, the more push back they receive from society. Why are we seeing more stories about policies against … Read More »
Natural Hair and Military Regulations
By now, you are probably well aware of the infamous Army Regulation 670-1 that was introduced in March 2014. If you're not, check out the video snippet from The Daily … Read More »
From Skinny to Thick: Makeda’s Journey
All of my life, I have been the skinny girl in the group. Growing up in the south, it is expected for you to eventually “fill out” or “put meat on your bones." Until a couple … Read More »
Curly Nikki and Ebony.com Play by Play
Both inside and outside of the natural hair community, we have shared our thoughts and opinions on the Curly Nikki and Ebony.com debate. Some felt that, well, why do we have … Read More »
Makeda’s Hair Color Experience
This year, I've been experimenting with hair color on my natural hair. I've never, ever, ever entertained the idea until recently. The first couple of times I colored my hair, … Read More »
Beauty of the Week – Wedding Edition
Meet Alysha1. When did you meet your husband? I met my husband July 2008 at a spoken word event on South Beach. 2. How long have you been married? It will be two years … Read More »
Makeda Musings | Texture Discrimination and the Come to Jesus Meeting
Lately, there’s been quite a bit of chatter about Joulezy’s latest video “Texture Discrimination." Here at the 4C Hair Chick Network, we wanted to chime in on this … Read More »