Introducing- The new ghd IV styler

Need a new hair straightener? ghd have got you covered.

A new hair straightener has just arrived on the market for all of your styling needs. The catch? It’s for a limited time wigs denver only.

ghd IV styler (￡109) is just what you need to create styles from the salon at home. It’s made for hairdressers on a budget, students, and anyone looking to get their hair to reach it’s full (straightened) potential.

What the ghd IV styler is, is an updated model of the company’s iconic styler, designed to look better and help you to achieve the best results possible (due to the ceramic hair technology and its rounded barrel and floating plates). The styler comes in a beautiful shimmering metallic earth gold with plates to match. Even more, it’s made with all hair types in mind so that anyone can enjoy the benefits!

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Freya + Bailey – The calming skincare range

This skincare range helps reduce the damaging impact of stress, pollution and other modern day aggressors on the skin

Freya + Bailey is the latest black beauty founder brand to have on your radar. The products are formulated and made in the UK and are 100% cruelty-free and offer premium, organic, vegan, botanical ingredients, combined with clinical knowledge to create fresh modern affordable skincare. tsuyu wig Born out of founder Abbie Oguntade’s own experience with stress acne, she partnered with her clinical team to create skincare for stressed skin.?

What did you do before you became a black business founder?I had previously launched the skincare category of a global health care brand but had moved on to holding down a leadership role in tech that was incredibly demanding and somewhat stressful. I developed stress acne and needed to re-evaluate my diet and skincare regime and eventually found a plan that worked for me thanks to a clean beauty approach and the clinical team I now partner with at Freya + Bailey Skincare. It reignited my passion for skincare and is now my full-time focus.

What prompted you to bring out a skincare brand?I had credible expertise from my corporate days within skincare, had already successfully launched several products, one of which has since dominated its category for over a decade and counting. I didn’t feel mainstream propositions delivered for me while I was searching for my “hope in a bottle” and I had a clear vision of what I wanted the products to be, what the brand integrity should encompass, and the community I hoped to be enough to build. I wanted to use only the best key ingredients supplemented with innovative technology to truly balance nature and science to yield great results for your skin. This time around though it would be personal.

How did you come up with the name?I’m a people person through and through and it’s no wonder Freya + Bailey is named accordingly. I wanted the brand to be personable, characterful and helpful and both names are distinct and approachable.

Was it easy to raise funding for the business?I have gone it alone – I wanted to establish our ethos, refine the operating plan and build brand equity first before entering into financial value-based negotiations with investors. Know your worth.

When did you launch Freya + Bailey?We launched late September 2019

What is the brand’s USP?We’ve definitely brought an innovation mindset to Freya + Bailey – using plant chemistry to create skin pillar ingredients such as retinol, vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid and AHA’s that are natural, organic ,vegan and potent. More than that, they de-stress skin as well as minds, thanks to the therapeutic aromas we use. The mind- body connection is real.

Who is your target audience?Our products are there for those with active lifestyles, where stress is a component and whom unwittingly expose themselves to micro-pollution and other environmental aggressors, simply as a result of going about their daily lives. The school drop off, daily commute, late afternoon jogs etc– all these aspects, alongside the juggle of modern living, damage our skin’s epidermis, resulting in dehydration, premature ageing, breakouts, dullness and lack of glow. Our products combat this, with active ingredients clinically formulated for these specific skin concerns. They feed skin with skin-loving ingredients such as plant oils, minerals and vitamins – healthy skin is strong skin.

What is your hero product?Investing in a good moisturiser is one of the best things you can do for your skin.  While black skin is prone to many of the common skin concerns that other races face, such as pimples, blemishes, dehydrated skin and so forth, we also suffer more from hyperpigmentation. Our Quench! Clarifying Face Moisturiser, ￡40 is ideal to combat these issues, with brightening vitamin C, sea buckthorn and carotene for pH re-balancing action. Its super-nourishing and leaves your skin feeling soft and plumped without any shine or residue. 

How important is it for us to support black owned brands?Small businesses and entrepreneurs have been long time wealth builders in our society. When black owned businesses flourish, so do their communities as their success attracts community investors who provide banking services, loans, and promote financial literacy-all things that build economic strength for all. You’re also getting a diverse array of wonderful, premium products.

Did you attempt to retail your brand in the shops? If so, has it been easy?Yes, we were selected from a roster of hundreds of brands to be part of Seekology retail’s ‘Remarkable Brands’ concept. It was a great experience for us and allowed us to connect directly with consumers, listen to them and let them experience our difference.

What advice would you give to up-and-coming black business founders?Entrepreneurship can seem scary because it is unpredictable and has so many unknowns. You will want to give up. At some point, you will wonder ‘why am I doing this?’, ‘I have no idea what I am doing.’  I say keep going , keep listening, keep learning.  It’s all consuming, but try to separate yourself from your business and take your self-care seriously. One other thing– Don’t connect your self-worth to your revenue or your business, you’re worth so much more than that.

What are your plans for the future?Like for many others in 2020, business is not as usual.  We have needed to adjust our plans, pivot hard and take steps immediately to better serve the current marketplace. Despite this, we are busy and looking ahead to late 2020 where we will see the launch of a number of additions to our range combined with a bricks and mortar launch with a major retailer. Growth is important, but it needs to be meaningful and sustainable without compromising our brand values and emphasis on quality and performance.

Where can we find you? Instagram |@freyaandbaileyWebsite | freyaandbailey.com

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Brazilian Virgin Loose Wave Full Lace Wig [AliExpress Vendor]

In case you all haven’t noticed, I have been feeling my hair!?

The Basics:

Queen Star Hair

*I purchased this in 20 inches

*Full lace wig,?loose wave,?Virgin Brazilian (I dyed this hair jet black)

The Review:

I have had this hair for about mono top wigs a month now. It came with a middle part, which I don’t prefer, but it ended up growing on me and I wore it like that for a while. I washed the wig and wore it before I ended up dyeing it. The wig came with combs in the inside and adjustable straps in the nape. I cut out the combs because I never use them and sewed elastic around the nape.

Since the hair is virgin, it did come with some gray hairs, which is why I ended up coloring it. I thought it might come out too dark, but it was perfect. I haven’t experienced much shedding and I like using a wide tooth comb rather than a paddle brush. The wig seems shorter than 20 inches, but when I straighten it out, it feels better. I love the density of this hair. It’s just 130%25 but kind of feels like a bit more; it looks very natural.

lovegoal is to keep wearing it until the end of the year. If I get bored with it, I may just bleach some highlights in it or do some ombre. I am ?quite happy with how its held up through all of the heat I have been applying to it.. Lately, I find myself wearing it in it’s natural wavy state and putting some water on it in the mornings. I currently have the wig partially sewed on because I still want access to my natural hair. I must say this is one of the better wigs I have purchased off AliExpress. I will reorder from this vendor in the future.

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Freetress Equal Lace Front Deep Invisible Part Wig Suzie (SOH233144)

Where is Beyonce? I swear I was looking in the mirror and I saw her!

Freetress Equal Lace Front Deep Invisible Part Wig I purchased!

Right out of the package I noticed how realistic the wig looked. I haven’t worn synthetic wigs consistently in a while and forgot how much they can really mimic human hair. I was afraid that the blonde would make it look silky, but it didn’t. Here are a few pics of the hair, right out of the package:

only gripe I have about the wig so far.

The cap in constructed differently than the average lace front wig. There are the two combs in the front and one in the back with the adjustable hooks, but the inside is all tracks except for the part that has lace, which is covered by a mesh material. I actually prefer this difference. It doesn’t affect the wig in any way, I just noticed that difference.

way too long. It was about a good 26 inches– so I cut it. I chopped a good portion of it off, maybe 8 inches or so. It landed to my bum before and now it’s about bra strap length. It was just way too much. It’s a beautiful wig, and the length definitely made it more beautiful, it was just uncomfortable for me– getting under my arms and stuff. PLUS, I expect it would have been a tangled mess by the end of the day.

huge portion, but I don’t think it has compromised the style and color of the hair. I noticed on the part I but, it was more blonde and I have lost that. But I still love it– the way it frames my face, the way the color just brings out my skin tone. And I feel it’s more realistic cut shorter.

The great thing about synthetic wigs are that they can look very natural, they’re relatively cheap compared to human and virgin hair, and the colors can be amazing. I doubt I will ever find a human or virgin hair wig colored as beautifully as this. And if I do, it’s going to cost me an arm and a leg. I definitely recommend this wig and hope to find different styles in this color.

I could be friends with Beyonce with this hair! Ah… wishful thinking!

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Instagram Afro Hair Show Competition T&Cs

Competition Details

00am GMT on Tuesday 25th April 2017  12:00am GMT on Wednesday 10th May 2017.28th May 2017.28th May 2017.

 

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Please note, the sharing of your image will not be counted as a competition entry. All competition entries should be submitted through the Shortstack page.

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These terms and conditions are governed by UK law. Promoter: The Promoter of this competition is Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE, Hawker Publications, 2nd Floor Culvert House, Culvert Road, London SW11 5DH

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The Hair Oil Gaining Recognition For Tackling Postpartum Hair Loss

Vtessia founder Vicktesha Cunningham explains the birth of her brand and the motivation to help other women with postpartum hair loss

A natural-based product line born from frustration stemming from a viable solution, Vtessia Cosmetics uses sustainable plant-based hair care products to combat postpartum hair loss and other related symptoms. The founder, Vicktesha Cunningham, aims to help prevent women from encountering the same issues she once faced. Producing gentle skin and hair products, which are 100% natural and cruelty-free, Vtessia also aims to provide women (and men) with a range of effective solutions for common hair issues. The Vtessia Instagram account shows impressive before and afters from the founder and clients and positive reviews about the efficacy of the product range.

Please share your brand’s background story from the start until the present day

I birthed the idea of Vtessia in March 2020, after I had experienced postpartum alopecia when having my baby in 2019. Losing my hair had affected my confidence in ways I cannot describe. Everything I tried did not work, so as a cry for help, I started blending and experimenting with ingredients until I found the perfect solution to regrow my hair. I turned this solution into a brand because I wanted to help other women like me—the inspiration stemming from my pain to prevent other women from experiencing the same demoralising hair loss issue as I did.

What were the initial steps you took to start up your brand?

Before I started Vtessia, I conducted market research to find out if there were any demands. After that, I registered the brand name and sent the product off to be safely assessed. 

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(￡13.99)(￡11.59)(￡15.99)(￡9.99) is formulated with 12 oils blended together to help soften and moisturise beard hair, and nourish the skin underneath.All products are 100% natural, handmade, vegan and cruelty-free.

Has the pandemic given Vtessia any challenges?

Absolutely yes! I launched the business in March 2020, just at the start of the pandemic. It has been tough. That is why I had to learn very quickly how to sell online and network to increase brand awareness.

Do you see your brand expanding on other products into the future?

Most definitely, we aim to launch our skincare range in the future. I absolutely cannot wait to share it with the world.

Besides good hair care products, what else do you think is vital for maintaining healthy-looking hair and overall good hair health?

Diet, because it plays a vital role in keeping hair healthy. Our diet affects the growth, strength, and volume of our hair. Things that our hair loves are protein, zinc, omega fatty acids and vitamins.

What detroit wigs advice would you give other black entrepreneurs, particularly those starting haircare lines and products?

My advice would be to research to determine the demands for your idea. But most importantly, remember that people are not avatars; it is all about relating effectively to customers through your brand story.  www.vitessia.co.uk

Interview by Abiola Olanipekun

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Our cover girl switches it up

For the April/May issue we teamed up with Outre to celebrate the launch of Big Beautiful Hair, a cool, versatile wig range that targets specific hair types: Whirly (3C), Kinky (4A) and Coily (4C).

Our gorgeous cover girl is wearing the Quick Weave Half Wig – and girl is it fast! The half wig comes in over eight on-trend colours and three curls types to blend with your natural hair. 

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All Hair Is Welcome – amika’s New Inclusivity Campaign

Cult haircare range amika celebrates inclusivity diversity and friendship with All Hair is Welcome campaign

Cult haircare brand amika has launched a campaign entitled “All Hair Is Welcome,” which celebrates the brand’s mission to amplify the message of inclusivity, diversity and friendship. The campaign underscores the brand values to be “a friend to hair, hairstylists, to her, him, them and you.”

The campaign, which launched in February, is supported by bold images and a series of videos. The hair in the campaign images was styled by amika’s global artistic director, Naeemah LaFond, as well as Mischa G and Jamie Brice.

All hair is welcome campaign

“The concept of the All Hair Is Welcome campaign is to have our community speak to what the brand stands for in their own voice,” shares Vita Raykhman, amika’s co-founder and creative director. “We are continuously inspired by individuality and we wanted to bring that to the forefront of this campaign, rather than conceal it behind a shoot that was overly styled. We worked with an amazingly unique group of people to represent the brand’s real commitment to diversity.”

The name ‘amika’ means friend in the language Esperanto and represents the brand’s belief in the power of community and the beauty and strength of diversity. The Brooklyn-based brand is a collective of creatives, hairstylists, chemists, and product enthusiasts who like to make products that in their words, “make us proud.” There are 10 collections for every hair type, texture and style.

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Kink Alchemy- Guide to Handcrafted Natural Hair Products

Scientist, bookworm and natural hair and skin product developer Taymer Mason has brought out her new book Kink Alchemy: Guide to Handcrafted Natural Hair ProductsYou can transform your hair the natural way using all natural beauty formulas that showcase the best ingredients in natural haircare,’ says Taymer Mason, entrepreneur and author ofKink Alchemy: Guide to Handcrafted Natural Hair Products (Amazon e-book – $8.99/￡6.22. Paperback $21/￡14.49).

The world of ‘clean’ natural hair products without all of those nasty additives awaits you in pastel wigs the pages of this book and Taymer is convinced that you’ll be transformed into a beauty alchemist by the end of the read.If you’ve got issues like dry hair, itchy scalp, breakage and lack of lustre, the recipes in this book will turn your problems into hair solutions, one formula at a time. Recipes include: Moringa Hair Butter, Black Soap Hair Wash, Papaya Reverse the Breakage Mask, Frangipani Oil, Coconut Styling and Conditioning Milk and much more.

BlackBeautyandHair.com was lucky enough to get Taymer to share her deep conditioner recipe:

Coco Aloe Deep Conditioner from Kink Alchemy by Taymer Mason

“This conditioner is going to change your hair’s life! Yes it is a bold statement but it is true. Do you know one of those Holy Grail products that everyone and their grandmother goes on about? This is it! If your hair is dull, dry and not styling well this will reset you hair back to happier times. This makes my hair beautiful after one use so if it had to be sold it would be bad for business. I developed this formula a few years ago when my hair was very tight and dry and nothing would work, and the rest is history. I will just jump into this recipe and suggest this as a thoughtful holiday gift for your natural friends. Dress this up in a glass mason jar with beautiful ribbons and add the directions with a beautiful hand written card and BOOM, you have a friend for life! You are welcome and your hair says thank you too.”

Approximate yield: 500ml

What you will needParing knifeBlenderMeasuring cupMeasuring spoons

Ingredients? cup honey/agave nectar1 can coconut milk? cup aloe vera chopped2 tablespoons coconut oil2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon black castor oil1 tablespoon moringa oil or any oil of your choice e.g. jojoba1 ? tablespoon xanthan gum and a few drops of essential oil of your choice, (preservative is optional)

MethodBlend honey/agave nectar, coconut milk, aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, moringa oil (or other) until white and smooth, add half of the xanthan gum and blend for 30 seconds. Check the consistency and if it is still too thin add in the remaining gum and  blend until you have a creamy, thick conditioner. Stir in essential oils and optional preservative.

How to useApply on washed hair or unwashed hair, it works just the same. Place mixture to the scalp and hair and put on a plastic cap for 15 minutes. Leave on hair covered with a cap. Leave in for minimum one hour and maximum 12 hours (yes you can sleep in it). If you are in a rush, you can cover your hair with a cap and sit under a hooded dryer for 20 minutes. Wash out and style as usual. This is an excellent detangling conditioner.

Alchemist notes…Switch up the scents for the season. Try peppermint essential oil for the holidays, lavender and sweet orange for late spring and lemongrass and ginger for summer.

Taymer Mason is a Barbadian scientist, vegan chef and natural hair and skin product developer, entrepreneur and author www.taymermason.com

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Manchester-based Salon Offers Free and Discounted Hairstyles

RCNQ salon will be offering free and discounted hairstyles throughout the month so that their stylists can gain experience with different hair textures

RCNQ salon is offering free and discounted hairstyles for afro hair and braiding every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the month. The Manchester-based salon, which specialises in creative styling for people of all backgrounds, wants its stylists to gain experience styling different hair types.

“There’s a huge divide between the diversity and skill sets available in salons, which results in different hair types going to different salons,” says Rob Czlapka, the head stylist and owner of RCNQ. parsing wigs “Black hairdressers typically have the skillset to cater to all hair types, whereas white hairdressers don’t learn how to work with afro hair. Predominantly white salons should be able to provide hair services to all people, regardless of race.”

RCNQ is an inclusive and welcoming environment that provides its clients with an escape from societal pressures to act and look a certain way. The staff wants to provide a comfortable space for all, regardless of gender, race, class and sexual orientation, and give great customer service.

Black hairdressers typically have the skillset to cater to all hair types, whereas white hairdressers don’t learn how to work with afro hair.

“We’re also investing in anti-racism training, to further ensure our salon is a safe space for people of colour,” Czlapka says. “This has been followed up with training to ensure best practice stays in place, and micro-aggression management so individuals know how to handle situations.”

Free and discounted hairstyles

The salon will donate 10% of the profit from June appointments to the Black United Representation Network. BURN is an organisation that advises black-owned businesses in Great Manchester so that there are more Black leaders in decision-making roles. The organisation is collaborating with Be The Business to offer the Advisory Board programme that supports Black-lead businesses for free over 12 months.

The free hairstyles offered by RCNQ, which opened in 2013, includes flat twists, bantu knots and more. 

“Within the next year, I want a completely mixed background of collaborators at RCNQ with the full skills to cater to any person’s needs,” Czlapka says. “We’re striving to include anyone in the experience that we offer, and other salons need to do the same.”

To schedule your hair appointment at RCNQ, head over to its website.

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