Sanctified Style

Short hair is supposed to be easier to maintain as opposed to long hair. If you’ve recently taken the plunge and cut a few inches off your mane, you should know that short hair can also look plain,and messy. Our friends over at vibevixen.com has some tips on how to take care of your new […]

Amy Winehouse’s grandmother told a British paper today that Amy Winehouse was in the process of adopting a 10 year old girl from St. Lucia,  TMZ.com reports. The young girl, Dannika Augustine says she met Amy during one of her visits to the island. “Amy was already my mother. I would call her mum and […]

A natural hair style can hold its own, whether you’re caught in a summer rain, splashing in the pool, or racing through the sprinklers. There are many options for beating the summer heat and keeping your natural style in check. From braids to twists to curly freestyle, this summer’s natural hair styles offer simple looks […]

Sunscreen is essential (this you’re aware of!), but before you buy it and apply it, learn the latest scoop from Glamour. And if you think black women don’t need sunscreen: think again! How To (And Why You Should) Protect Your Skin From The Sun 1. It’s Not Just About the SPF Level. “Once you go […]

Shaunie O’Neal owns over 8,000 shoes (you can pick your mouth up off the floor now), so it’s no surprise that women’s apparel maker Chinese Laundry asked for her expertise in determining 7 must-have shoes for any lady’s collection. See some of her picks below! Shaunie Calls “Basketball Wives LA” Cast Members “Trashy” Top 4 […]

I am ALL about wearing bright colors! I love showing off my tan in bright summer clothes. Maybe it is my personality or maybe its just the hot summer weather that has me loving these colors. Either way, I can’t get enough of teal, orange, yellow, purple and hot pink clothes. Whether it’s for work […]

Another way to rid your face of blackheads and whiteheads besides using your fingers is to use a comedone extractor like this Double-ended Blended Extractor ($16, sephora.com). If not used properly, this stainless steel double loop tool, will most certainly leave a scar, so please remember to apply just enough pressure during extraction. If you haven’t used one of these tools before, just […]

Nothing is more comfortable during the hot and sticky summer than flowy sundresses. This season, people have been going for the outrageous patterns, making sundresses more exotic and exciting than the regular little black dress. One thing about sundresses that makes them very comfortable for the summer is their loose fit. It gets HOT in […]

Black men have always seemed to have something against women with shorter hair. While I won’t make a general statement and say that black men have a fear that a woman will lose her beauty if she goes and makes “the big chop” I will say it certainly seems that way. I recently read an […]

Being on the beach doesn’t mean you have forget about getting beautified. What you need is stay-proof products that will keep you from becoming a sweaty, melting, make-up less mess. Here are the top 10 beach beauty essentials according to ELLE. Cream Eye Shadow Invest in a cream formula—it stays put longer than powder and […]