As we recognize and celebrate National Black Business Month, this has to be one of the most revolutionary and amazing products ever invented. Meet Kia-Shun, creator of “Love Shampoo Time” a shampoo mat designed for children. Like thousands of other mothers, Kia-Shun struggled on wash day with laying her young daughter on the sink or having her lean over the sink for shampooing. Then, while watching her daughter in gymnastics class one day, she had an idea to design a shampoo mat from the same material as the mat used in the gym. Each mat has a headrest that leans back into the sink to prevent ..read more

This week, we are celebrating an amazing Black business called “Planning A Better You.” Meet Khadija Romney, owner of Planning A Better You.  Khadija is an author and former educator. She taught school in Miami, New York, and Central Florida. Before her career as an educator, Ms. Romney worked for several years in the customer service industry. After giving birth to her son and being a single mom, she struggled to secure stable child care services.  She prayed for answers, but to no avail. She finally had to tell her principal that she could not return to work. Devastated and depress ..read more

August is National Black Business Month and Mielle Organics will highlight and celebrate a Black-owned business each week throughout the month, share their stories with you, and also share how Mielle has been instrumental in blessing these amazing business owners. Make those special occasions pop with party tableware designed by www.celeplated.com. This week, let’s look in on “Celeplated” – the first and ONLY Black-owned custom tableware supply company. Founded by Chicago natives Crystal Thomas and Shonta Connolly, Celeplated was created to provide fun and attractive tableware for everyday use ..read more

By Tiffany Walker From Beyoncé to Megan Thee Stallion, baby hairs are frequently referenced in music and pop culture. Knowing how to do edges or baby hairs and styling them with natural hair products has become mastered by so  many Black women.  There are even many hairstyles for thin edges so they become stronger and healthier. They can either be left as they are, slicked back, or creatively swirled and swooped along the forehead. Stay tuned to learn everything there is to know about baby hairs and how you can take care of yours!  The 411 on Baby Hairs  So ..read more

By Tiffany Walker If you have been experiencing hair loss along your hairline and thinned edges and are looking for some solutions, you have come to the right place. You will learn all there is to know about thin edges, from learning how to do your edges, how you can protect them using natural hair products, and some of the best hairstyles for thin edges. What are Thin Edges? So, what are baby hairs, aka edges? These are the fine wispy hairs at the edge of your hairline. Thin edges are essentially a form of traction alopecia– a form of hair loss when the hair follicle becom ..read more

 By Toia Barry What are baby hairs, otherwise known as edges? These are the thin wispy hair on your hairline. Your edges are also the most fragile part of your crown. Knowing how to do edges and laying them down is what every naturalista looks forward to in their hair routine, to give their look that extra touch. However, achieving this can be challenging. If you’ve noticed your edges are starting to thin or are damaged.  If your hair routine involves a lot of heat or over-styling, you might begin to experience hair breaking off and thinned-out edges over time. Though there ..read more

By Toia Barry I’m sure you’ve heard the term “edges on fleek” before, right? Well, if you haven’t or you don’t know what it means, edges, also known as baby hairs. But what are baby hairs? Baby hairs are the short hairs that are along the hairline of textured hair. Hairstyles for thin edges have become an art form amongst Black and Brown women.  The most popular natural hairstyles are paired with slicked-down edges to take the look to the next level. Now that you know why having them looking good is such a flex, we’re here to help you achieve them. It requires the righ ..read more

 By Tiffany Walker Protective styling is one of the best and most efficient ways to grow your hair, strengthen your hair, and keep it healthy. The most popular go-to styles for naturalistas when they want a protective style are braids and twists. If you’re trying to decide between braids vs twists and which style is right for you and your hair goals, continue reading! Twists  Twists are a beautiful protective hairstyle to help your hair grow and stay healthy. If you’ve worn box braids a lot and are ready to just switch up, twists may be a great look to try out. Also known as two ..read more

By Tiffany Walker Are you looking for more protective hairstyles for natural hair? We’ve got you covered! Protective hairstyles are one of the most common and effective ways to grow hair. Natural hair is the most versatile hair, and there are so many protective styles and looks naturalistas can wear to achieve longer hair. Not only can a protective style help hair to grow, but it also protects hair from damage and helps it to maintain hydration. Beyond the hair health benefits it can provide, protective styles are also fun to wear and can save you a lot of time on your hair routine. If yo ..read more

By Tiffany Walker Wondering the best way to hydrate your scalp?Healthy hair begins at a healthy scalp, so if you have ever experienced dryness, itchiness, or an irritated scalp, then you’re in the right place. A dry scalp can be super annoying, but it can be pretty easy to fix with the right routine and products. To learn how you can moisturize your scalp to better prevent irritation and promote healthy hair growth, continue reading. What is Dry Scalp? To be able to start treating your dry scalp, first, it’s important to understand exactly what dry scalp is! Dry scalp is a condition when ..read more