Choco Media Models is a new model agency that promotes darker skinned black models Much has been made on social media on the positive lack of representation of darker skinned women in the media. Lupita Nyong'o did much to dispel...

We speak to Kereen Hurley, the founder of Choco Models, a dark skin empowerment and model management company for under-represented dark skinned models   Kereen Hurley This Choco Models post gave us large reaction on our web page and on...

Image: Fotolia Aesthetician Dija Ayodele of the Black Skin Directory sheds light on chemical peels for darker skin tones. Dija Ayodele A question, I am often repeatedly asked is - ‘can black skin have chemical peels?’ Whilst there have been a...

Your chance to win this ghd platinum+ styler (with luxury vanity case) From curls to straight, take command and be the ruler of any style you create throughout the party season and beyond, with the help of the ghd platinum+...

With the help of award-winning stylist 5ive from Hype Coiffure, here are 6 steps to keep those relaxed tresses in pristine condition… By Lesley Buckle   Stylist 5ive  1. STAY HYDRATED One of the common causes of breakage is dry...

Our natural hair bridal gallery proves that locs can be a very versatile style option, for even the most special of occasions Some natural and relaxed women are intimidated about having dreadlocks because they believe that locs are a permanent style that lack...

Blogger Maria Tumolo of The Tiger Tales blog takes a brief look at the hair-cutting rituals of different cultures Maria Tumolo   I tried various techniques to make my daughter’s hair regime has stress-free as possible. At one point my...

Photo by LaSundra Davis/@respect.theshooter Bad hair practices that pull out edges, roots and strands Wait! Before you slay that sculpted loc hairstyle snatching those edges back too far, consider the excruciating headache about to ensue. Then think about the long-term...

Meet Dr Ali N. Syed, the man whose adherence to the science has helped to revolutionise the black haircare industry Dr Ali N Syed is a man who knows a thing or two about science. Decades before the black hair...

BBH road test Olaplex OK, CONFESSION: it took me a while to get on board the Olaplex bandwagon. Vogue touted it as the ‘holy grail for coloured hair’ and because I don’t dye my hair I thought ‘It’s not for...

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