Felicia Leatherwood is an LA-based stylist who has worked with Jill Scott, Sanaa Lathan, and others. She will be on BGLH from time-to-time giving step-by-step for her work. This lovely updo was done on model Tomiko Fraser, one of the faces of the Maybelline cosmetics line. You will need; 3-4 hair pins, 4-5 bobby pins, [...]
Where do you live? Where you reppin’? B: I was born and raised in the Valley (Los Angeles). I currently work for a non-profit that focuses on closing achievement gaps in education. Why did you make the decision to go natural? B: I’ve been natural most of my life, but only recently decided to embrace [...]
Where do you live? Where you reppin’? C: I’m from Washington, D.C. I’m currently a student at Swarthmore college outside of Philadelphia. I’m studying Political Science, but I also sing. Why did you make the decision to go natural? C: I did not get a relaxer until I was 13 years old, and when I [...]
Where do you live? F: I’m originally from South Florida, but I currently live in New York City. I’m a graphic designer, comedian and video blogger. Why did you make the decision to go natural? F: I went natural shortly after I graduated high school in 2002. I had always wanted to go natural but [...]
Where do you live? C: I live in Bronx, NY but I represent Nigeria, where I was born. I’m a full time student, artist, writer, and freelance photographer. Why did you make the decision to go natural? C: I was natural for a long time, until the age of 17, in high school, when I [...]
What do you do when a style icon has made their appearance on BGLH but continues to fiercely rock their hair? You bring them back for tutorials. Sierra, who was featured back in October (click HERE) is back with a look she rocked while on assignment as an entertainment reporter. Check it out… Photo Credit: [...]
Where are you from? J: I’m originally from the Midwest, attended a historically Black college in the South and currently live in the D.C Metro area. At present I’m a college psychology professor. In addition to teaching, my passion is improving the mental health of the Black community and I have been involved in community [...]
Where are you from? A: I’m from Tallahassee, FL. I’m a student studying Fashion Design. Tell us your hair story. A: It was the summer of 2005 and I had gone 7 months without a perm. I had recently started working out again and it was insane because I had to wash my hair every [...]
Where are you from? R: Originally, I am from Chicago, but I’ve been a Southern California girl for many years now. I have my teaching credentials, so I am currently substitute teaching and running an online vintage shop on Etsy, which I adore! I will also be getting into handmade ventures soon and I can’t [...]
Caramelbella was recently profiled as a style icon (check it out HERE) and readers went crazy over her high bun. I followed up and asked her to do a tutorial and she agreed! Yay! *** This style was inspired by a natural bella on YouTube and named motorcitymoxie . She did a video tutorial Check [...]
