Madame You: New black hair social network strives to unite all textures

Evette Dionne, Clutch Magazine

Madame You, a new social networking site for women of color to “connect with hair gurus and each other” aims to bridge the divide by providing a platform for all women to tackle hair issues and bond over hair successes.

Black women found affordable, high quality hair extension line

Sakita Holley, Madame Noire Business

Amizade Hair is a new hair extension company founded by friends Michelle Morant and Kendra Austin that launched this past August.

Hairstory: When the black co-worker throws shade at your fro

Christian McKenzie

ESSAY - Maybe more people in the generation after me will embrace and encourage natural hair...

Melanie Fiona sparks controversy with her 'good mix' self-description

Clutch Magazine

It’s a sensitive topic, and the firestorm surrounding Melanie Fiona’s comments to Sophisticate’s Black Hair Styles and Care Guide shows that the wounds are still fresh.

'The Secret to Long Natural Hair' video pokes fun at women's hair woes

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

Comedian and video blogger Franchesca Ramsey is back with a hilarious video on black women, loving our kinky-curly hair, and the frustrations of transitioning to natural styles: 'The Secret to Long Natural Hair'

Johnny Wright and more: Stylists on the first lady's convention hairstyle

Donovan X. Ramsey

theGRIO REPORT -Details from her dress' designer to her nail polish color have since been revealed, but only Michelle Obama's hair stylist, Johnny Wright, has the secret to her lovely locks.

Solange Knowles breaks ties with Carol's Daughter

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

Solange Knowles discusses her decision to break ties with Carol's Daughter in new issue of Lurve magazine.

Are Korean distributors blocking black entry to the weave market?

Clutch Magazine

The disparity is borne from the Korean monopoly on distribution. It’s not that black female sellers aren’t there, it’s that they’re systematically shut out from acquiring product to sell in their stores by Korean distributors, according to The Florida Courier.

Not ready for team natural? Why they went back to relaxers

Lori L. Tharps

Why are some women still struggling with the process of maintaining natural hairstyles -- or even going back to the "creamy crack," as some people dub the addictive nature of relaxers?

Is there a war against women who choose to relax their hair?

Kimberly Walker, Ebony.com

OPINION - Hot-headed naturalistas—even in the year 2012—will revoke your Black card for flaunting a few straight strands...

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