Geniece, Author at Black Beauty Magazine |Black Hair Styles, Natural Hair Styles, Fashion and Beauty Editorials

My Experiences with Ayurvedic Hair Care and Length Retention

Geniece·December 29, 2014

Over the last five years, it has become increasingly common for companies to market the benefits of ayurvedic hair care products. Products ranging from natural hair care moisturizer to chemical relaxers have stressed the benefits of Ayurveda on hair. However, Ayurvedic treatments are not solely done for the benefit of hair, but rather it’s a...

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More Hair, More Problems: Why Length Retention Doesn’t Always Mean You Can Rock the Same Hair Styles

Geniece·December 15, 2014

As you go through your natural hair journey, you will inevitably find that some methods will require adjustment. Length retention is a goal that many naturals whom I know, list as one of their top three goals. For those of you gazing longingly at the twist outs and locs of your long-haired peers, let me let you...

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3 Easy and Effective Ways To Document Hair Growth in 2015

Geniece·December 10, 2014

Can you believe 2014 is almost over?! If you’re like me then you’ve already thought about your resolutions for the upcoming year and how to use setbacks in 2014 to fuel your goals for 2015. When it comes to hair care, December is a great time to reassess any methods you found to be ineffective...

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Is It Possible to Retain 12 inches of Hair Growth in 1 Year?

Geniece·September 9, 2014

Style Icon Fifi Imagine retaining 12 inches of hair in one year. It’s pretty exciting, isn’t it? That’s like going from a clean-shaven big chop to shoulder length or going from shoulder length to almost waist length in one year! I was pretty excited about that prospect years ago and considered “challenging” myself to retain...

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MegaTek is a Growth Aid for Horses… So Why Is it Used for Natural Hair Length Challenges?

Geniece·August 26, 2014

In life there are some things that seem to make sense until you realize that they really make no sense at all. For example, if a product is advertised as providing healthy, beautiful manes to horses, then surely it will produce similar results for humans. In theory this may make sense but in real life...

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MegaTek is a Growth Aid for Horses… So Why Is it Used for Natural Hair Length Challenges?

Geniece·August 26, 2014

In life there are some things that seem to make sense until you realize that they really make no sense at all. For example, if a product is advertised as providing healthy, beautiful manes to horses, then surely it will produce similar results for humans. In theory this may make sense but in real life...

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MegaTek is a Growth Aid for Horses… So Why Is it Used for Natural Hair Length Challenges?

Geniece·August 26, 2014

If a product is advertised as providing healthy, beautiful manes to horses, then surely it will produce similar results for humans. In theory this may make sense, but in real life, it might not be the best idea. In 2009, I was ready to take my hair care seriously. I was done with wearing wigs...

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BGLH Writer Geniece is a Natural Bride!

Geniece·August 16, 2014

Our very own writer, Geniece, was married in a gorgeous ceremony this June! Of course we had to get the details on how she styled her hair for the big day. Check it out; When did you and your husband meet?? My husband and I met through an online dating site in 2010. The funny...

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How Long Does It Take For Natural Hair to Show Its Length?

Geniece·August 10, 2014

If you are in the process of growing long natural hair, you are likely aware of how much your hair grows each month and mindful of practices that limit length retention. If your hair is regularly retaining length then you should never be impatient about seeing the fruit of your labor, correct? Well, I can...

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Why Are Academics Ignoring the Natural Hair Movement?

Geniece·August 9, 2014

During my junior year of college, I approached my professor and discussed my interest in studying the rise of the natural hair community as a topic for my senior thesis. This professor was perplexed and gently directed me towards another area of study. I had no idea when I initially approached the professor in 2004, that the...

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