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Protective Styles
Dr. Ellana

Protective Styles

Have you ever noticed that when some Black women are preparing for vacation one of the first things on their list is getting their hair braided? Or when a sister...

Dr. Ellana

Protective Styles

Have you ever noticed that when some Black women are preparing for vacation one of the first things on their list is getting their hair braided? Or when a sister...

The Shrinkage is REAL!
Dr. Ellana

The Shrinkage is REAL!

We all remember that one sister-friend while growing up who had never had her hair straightened. She had tight coils, maybe an afro or coarse hair until she got that...

Dr. Ellana

The Shrinkage is REAL!

We all remember that one sister-friend while growing up who had never had her hair straightened. She had tight coils, maybe an afro or coarse hair until she got that...

Let's Talk About Wash Day!!
Dr. Ellana

Let's Talk About Wash Day!!

Wash day, wash day, wash day, what more can I say? Getting mentally prepared and making sure you have all of your products to start is just the beginning. It...

Dr. Ellana

Let's Talk About Wash Day!!

Wash day, wash day, wash day, what more can I say? Getting mentally prepared and making sure you have all of your products to start is just the beginning. It...

What is the CROWN Act?
Ellana Stinson

What is the CROWN Act?

  There have been multiple instances in recent years of students being suspended or otherwise disciplined for their natural or protective styles. It was this fact that prompted a coalition...

Ellana Stinson

What is the CROWN Act?

  There have been multiple instances in recent years of students being suspended or otherwise disciplined for their natural or protective styles. It was this fact that prompted a coalition...

Ancient Rituals & Routines
Ellana Stinson

Ancient Rituals & Routines

Anyone who has watched the entire television miniseries “Roots” by Alex Haley would have gotten a glimpse into the history and evolution of African, African American and Black hair. In...

Ellana Stinson

Ancient Rituals & Routines

Anyone who has watched the entire television miniseries “Roots” by Alex Haley would have gotten a glimpse into the history and evolution of African, African American and Black hair. In...

How CBD Topicals Work
Camille Chacra

How CBD Topicals Work

For thousands of years, CBD topicals were used to ease discomfort and treat skin conditions in ancient China, India, and Latin America. These folks had the right idea, but evidently,...

Camille Chacra

How CBD Topicals Work

For thousands of years, CBD topicals were used to ease discomfort and treat skin conditions in ancient China, India, and Latin America. These folks had the right idea, but evidently,...