Share Your Hair Story
Going natural? Sexy with a sew-in? Join our next Heart & Soul Tweet Chat Tuesday, May 17th at 1pm EST, as we discuss our hair and beauty! Share your thoughts by tweeting to our hashtag #heartandsoulchat. We are also a proud sponsor of the Curly Girl Collective being held Sunday, May 22nd in New York City. Nominate yourself or a friend for the “big chop” makeover provided by Miss Jessie’s. Tweet us a picture of yourself to @heartandsoulmag and share why... Read More
The New Natural
Comedienne Wanda Sykes does it. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross and “Extra” co-host Tanika Ray have made it their signature. It’s always been a part of Jill Scott’s style repertoire. Even Beyoncé’s little sister, Solange, is flirting with it. What’s the “it” that these beauties share? They’ve embraced their textured tresses and are taking the look to stylish new heights. And according to top stylists we spoke to, they’re not the only ones. A major reason for this... Read More
Good Hair Ain’t Half Bad
When I first heard that comedian Chris Rock produced a documentary exploring the complex and complicated relationship black women have with their hair, I thought, uh-oh. It’s no secret that Rock’s brand of humor often involves taking women, especially black women, to task where love and relationships are concerned. If he approaches this sensitive subject in a similarly acerbic way, I concluded, he’s going catch heat from a whole lot of sisters who will certainly take... Read More
We’re Wise Women
Photo by Bobby Quillard Think about how much more you know now than you did 10 years ago. With each passing decade, we grow stronger — whether it’s the leap from adolescence to young womanhood at 21 or the soulful strut into our 30s, 40s or 50s. We’re wise women. No one has to tell us that 30 is the new 20 or that 40 is the new 30. We’re feeling it and living it. We’ve got brains to go along with our beauty, spiced with mother wit and street smarts. We’re more comfortable... Read More
Seven Essential Makeup Brushes
Q: I went shopping for makeup brushes recently and was overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. Which should I choose, and what’s the best way to care for them? A: Selecting the right makeup brushes can get complicated when you consider the many options. The seven essentials:Foundation Brush. It helps you apply base evenly and won’t absorb a lot of foundation like sponges do. Choose a wide, flat, tapered, firm brush.Concealer Brush. Slim and rounded... Read More
