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Plan, Accomplish, Celebrate, Repeat

Plan, Accomplish, Celebrate, Repeat

Every day brings its share of challenges and victories, and let’s be honest, we all encounter difficulties at some point. Ultimately, how you respond to the curveballs that are thrown your way, as well as the triumphs (YAY!), determines how they affect your life. You can easily let the negatives overshadow the positives; or you can refuse to allow them to unravel everything you’ve worked so hard for. Nothing is more empowering than overcoming an obstacle, Sis. So, how can you promote positive vibes and kick all that negativity to the curb? The answer is simple: Plan. Accomplish. Celebrate. Repeat.

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5 Hair Habits that Might be Causing Damage

5 Hair Habits that Might be Causing Damage

It seems as though we’re busier these days now more than ever before. Even if you work from home, there’s simply not enough time to carry a full workload and maintain personal housekeeping. That being said, you’re probably skimping out on precious self-care time. How much TLC did you pour into your hair this week? Many of us are fully committed to wash days and religiously keep our manes maintained, but it’s the little habits in between that might be causing unexpected damaged.

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Hair Play for Any Day – 4 Ways to Accessorize Your Hair

Hair Play for Any Day – 4 Ways to Accessorize Your Hair

If you are like most people, you CANNOT WAIT FOR SUMMER! After a whole year of being cooped up and on lock down due to the pandemic, cabin fever is at an all-time high. Folks want to get out, and they want to look good when they finally make their escape -- that includes making sure your hair is on point. 

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4 Ways to Nurture, Protect and Love On Your Hair and Skin

4 Ways to Nurture, Protect and Love On Your Hair and Skin

They need love too! That’s right. Your hair and skin need to be treated with dignity, respect, and yes, plenty of love. To be honest, Sis, most people do the bare minimum when it comes to caring for their hair and skin. They may go to the salon, but that daily care is often less than stellar. You’re busy. We get it.  Really we do.  But, you can’t be so busy that you leave your hair and skin to chance. They need you.

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5 Braid Styles We're Rocking This Summer

5 Braid Styles We're Rocking This Summer

Black women have worn various braid patterns since the beginning of time. It’s kinda our thing, you know? Braids are a year-round delight however they’re super prevalent during the summer months. Everyone is making up for lost time this summer and it’s never too early to start pulling together your braided looks.

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Brighten Your World With Positivity

Brighten Your World With Positivity

Longer days, warmer weather, and flowers all over the place... Spring has definitely sprung and we are here for it! There is a freshness that comes with a new season that just makes life feel more exciting and full of positive possibilities. Can you feel that vibe in that air? Well, it’s out there and waiting for you. All of that being said, it’s definitely the perfect season for building yourself up and bringing a bit more sunshine into your life. You are a bundle of awesomeness and black girl magic, and you have so much to offer. Do you ever ask yourself what you can do to keep your self-confidence and happiness on point? Sis, it’s easier than you think, and we have some strategies to get you started on a path to an even more promising outlook for your life.

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If You Don't Celebrate You, Who Will?

If You Don't Celebrate You, Who Will?

As black women, you wear so many hats. Between work obligations, family responsibilities, and any other endeavors that you choose to pursue, you are always giving of yourself. Not only can you give diva-tude when you feel it necessary, but you are a BOSS about what you do. Nobody has time for half-doing and letting things slip. If you are like most black women, whatever you go after, you do with everything that you have. No lies detected here at all!

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In Kamala We Trust

In Kamala We Trust

This Women’s History Month hits different with Vice President Kamala Harris as the lady of the hour. Harris represents a series of firsts; the first woman, first Black woman, first South Asian daughter of immigrants, and the first historically Black University graduate to serve as Vice President of the United States. The former prosecutor and Senator from California has committed her life's work to equity and racial justice. In her decades of service, VP Harris has more than earned this prestigious honor as America’s second-in-command.

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20 Inspiring Quotes

20 Inspiring Quotes

Black women continue to carry a torch of excellence with grace and determination. Our ancestors stitched the fabric of America influencing generations to come. From politics to astronomy to education and medicine, we beat the odds and defy opposition. Just because we carry it well, doesn’t mean that the load isn’t heavy. As you journey along your individual path, there will be speed bumps and detours along the way. Stay the course and look to other women for encouragement. Anything is possible with determined women at your side. In honor of Women’s History Month, aim higher and stay motivated with words of wisdom from 20 dynamic women who exemplify greatness.

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