Archive for November, 2006

Is Beauty In the Eye of the Beholder?

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder, or is what we are supposed to find beautiful drilled into our heads from the time we enter into society? As women of color, this question is especially pertinent as many of us chase the Eurocentric image of beauty that is thrust upon us. […]

Black Hair Care Industry

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

Black women outspend other women by a factor of two to six times (depending on which source you believe) when it comes to hair care. While we represent less than 10% of the population, we spend most of the money spent on hair care in this country. A black woman will take care of her […]