South African women escape poverty with Avon

Brande Victorian, Madame Noire

MADAME NOIRE - Results of a new study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council shows that black South African women who are working as Avon reps in the country are gaining a whole new lease on life...

Sam Fine introduces Fashion Fair's 'Truly Treasured' collection

Ebony.com

EBONY - Fashion Fair over the years, has become a brand dedicated to providing beautiful ranges of make up to satisfy the needs of Black women. With the same common goals in mind Fine and Fashion Fair have become a match made in make up heaven.

Iman accuses dept. stores of racism

Ebony.com

EBONY.COM - Fashion icon and supermodel Iman has recently voiced her concern for so-called "ethnic" make-up being placed at the back of stores.

Miss Jessie's duo: Natural hair fad 'here to stay'

Nakita Austin

theGRIO Q&A - Titi and Miko Branch sat down with theGrio to talk about their upbringing with their grandmother Miss Jessie, entrepreneurship, their Target deal and, of course, tips for curly hair...

Iman partners with Somali design sisters

Madame Noire

TheGrio LIFE & STYLE -- Supermodel and cosmetics guru Iman has announced IMAN Cosmetics' partnership with Mataano, the chic fashion design label with a global flavor...

Has the cosmetic industry embraced color?

Kunbi Tinuoye

theGRIO REPORT - Today, it's not uncommon for black celebs to land lucrative ad campaigns promoting beauty products...

Weaves 101: Ten tips your stylist won't tell you

Clutch Magazine

CLUTCH - Follow these simple steps and you'll minimize damage and optimize growth...

10 natural hair solutions for the new year

Coco And Creme

OPINION - Along with saving money, exercising more, starting a business or finding a new job, many natural hair wearers set hair resolutions as well...

Black hair products may sacrifice safety for style

Jennifer H. Cunningham

theGRIO REPORT - The chemical relaxers, oil sheen, hair grease, and spray women apply to her hair and scalp could be laced with harmful chemicals...

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