Shea Moisture Issues Apology After Pulling Controversial Ad

Shea Moisture posted an apology to its Facebook page after mounting criticism forced the brand to pull a controversial ad that angered many of its black customers.

Shea Moisture Pulled This Ad After Backlash From Black Women With Natural Hair

Shea Moisture, the natural hair and beauty product line that recently pushed for greater space in retail stores for products created for ethnic consumers, is facing a severe backlash from some of its customers for a promotional video that appears to leave black women with kinky and curly type 4 natural hair out to dry.

Braided Hairstyles Worn Today Look Like African Tribal Styles of the Past

Box braids, bantu knots, afros and other hairdos are the styles of choice for many conscious, fashion forward men and women these days. If we could rewind the clock a few hundred years we would be surprised (or not) to discover that many of these very same hairstyles were very much in vogue with the indigenous tribes of Africa.

Solange’s Song Don’t Touch My Hair Is a Warning and a Reason Why

Solange ‘s new song "Don’t Touch My Hair" from her number one album A Seat at the Table has given words and rhythm to one of the major sources of anger and frustration for many people with natural, afro textured hair.