The Bun Life: 15 Updo Styles We Love for Any Occasion [Gallery]

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Hair

by Karisa Hill - March 25, 2016

While it's bunning season all year long, buns and updos are my favorite for spring and summer! It's the perfect protective style to reduce breakage and retain length. Plus, when it's warm and humidity is in full effect, it's nice to keep your hair off your neck and worry less

Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest Has Died at 45

In the Media

by Karisa Hill - March 23, 2016

Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg of a Tribe Called Quest died Wednesday at the age of 45. While an official statement and cause of death as not been released (Rolling Stone confirms), Taylor suffered from diabetes and underwent a kidney transplant in 2008. The rapper also known as The Five Footer

Going Red for Summer? 6 Tips to Keep Your Color Vibrant All Season Long!

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by Karisa Hill - March 18, 2016

It's going to be a red hot summer...for hair color, that is! There's nothing like a spicy red hue to heat things up for the season. But, it's no secret that red hair color is the hardest to maintain. I'll spare you a full chemistry lesson, but just know that

Michelle Obama Drops “This Is For My Girls” Featuring Missy Elliot and Kelly Rowland

In the Media

by Karisa Hill - March 16, 2016

FLOTUS dropped a new single yesterday featuring a star-studded ensemble of female singers. The girl power anthem, "This Is For My Girls," was written by Diane Warren and features the voices of Missy Elliot, Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michele, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monáe, Zendaya, JadaGrace and Chloe & Halle. While we know

Meet 9-year-old Anaya Lee Willabus, the Youngest Author in U.S. History to Write and Publish a Chapter Book

In the Media

by Karisa Hill - March 10, 2016March 10, 2016

So what happens when a 2-year-old is reading before she can speak clearly? She writes and publishes a book at age 9! That's exactly what Brooklyn native Anaya Lee Willabus did recently. The aspiring teacher and next great American author is the youngest published author in U.S. history to pen

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup To Ease That Dreadful Cold

Wellness

by Karisa Hill - March 8, 2016

Oh boy. Last week was not a good time at my house. The flu decided to rear its ugly head--and that meant sick babies and sick mommy. But of course we know that moms are not allowed to be sick, so I had to act quickly to help my little

[Video] So Here’s the New Trailer for the Nina Simone Movie Starring Zoe Saldana….

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by Karisa Hill - March 2, 2016March 2, 2016

Yeah....so...the first trailer has been released for the much-delayed Nina Simone movie starring Zoe Saldana as Nina. The film is based loosely on Nina Simone's life, and was directed by Cynthia Mort. It's no secret that controversy has surrounded the movie ever since Zoe Saldana was announced as the actress

Delicious Green Smoothie For Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

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Hair

by Karisa Hill - March 1, 2016

Drapin'! Well, maybe not so much, but I'm on my way. I've been on a healthy hair journey for about 4 years now. I started with 80% texturized hair in 2012, and rather than do ANOTHER big chop (I've done 2), I decided to transition. Aside from the usual routine