Apart from being a low maintenance hairstyle, in African culture, braids are a manifestation of centuries-old traditions. In Ethiopia, women don the coif for weddings and weave them into their hair to symbolize community. In Columbia, the ancestral hairdo, with its intricate patterns, doubled as maps for slaves’ escape routes. Travel north to America, and […] More
It took me a long time to figure out that I have low porosity hair, which simply means that my hair doesn’t hold moisture well. It seems that my hair doesn’t hold moisture at all. But it took me several products and a lot of trial and error to figure out what works for me. […] More
If you’re like me, you can’t help but snack every now and then (or always!). If you’re also like me, you also don’t buy them so that you aren’t tempted to ruin your diet. The good news? Just because you find yourself munching, however, doesn’t mean it has to ruin your diet. Eating snacks is […] More
Steeven Kodijia is a visionary, creative director, and the founder of the Parisian-based fashion line, French Deal. For French Deal’s lastest collection, Volume 4, Kodijia released a fashion film that looks into his heritage and inspiration for his clothing brand. The film explores a culture that’s long been overlooked and brings attention to the region’s native wear and […] More