Year Round Scholarships for Writers
Here’s an awesome list of scholarships from December to November! Cross Lites Scholarship This an end of year scholarship that is based on “Dr. Parker’s ...
Why Isn’t My Hair Growing
You’ve hit a brick wall and your hair is not growing. At all. There can be a number of reasons for this, but here are the most common ones (and some of these I’ve done myself, causing major breakage and hair loss): #1 You’re Constantly Picking, Playing with, or Combing Your Hair Sounds ironic that ...
A Review of 3 Curl Activators: Shea Moisture, Miss Jessie’s, and Cantu
I have tried several curl activators, but the most common ones I’ve been referred to are: Shea Moisture, Cantu Shea Butter and Miss Jessie’s. I tried all three and they produced very different results for my hair. But first, a little background information on my hair: I have 4b hair It’s relatively thin and fragile ...
How to Earn from Your Lifestyle Blog
You’re on a roll, girl. You’ve set up your flashy (but not too flashy) WordPress site, you’ve spun up a few posts, and you’re watching your blog audience grow. Now, you’re just waiting for the part when checks start rolling in… Here’s what you need to know if you’ve decided to be a lifestyle blogger ...
How to Find a Job at 15
If you’re searching for a job at 15 – chances are, you’ll have to do a lot of digging to find a business that’ll hire. The ‘golden age’, according to our society, to start working is 16. But I get it – you don’t want to wait until you’re 16 just so you can flip ...
Back to School: How to Get Your Mind ‘Back in Shape’ Before School Starts
Summer vacation is almost over – no, actually, it is. Binge-watching TV, procrastinating summer packets, and sleeping like a nocturnal animal – yeah, those days are ending. And it’s sad to see the months of vacation slip away. But we all knew this was coming. However, it’s definitely not too late to slip back in the school ...
Cross Country…Here We Go!
It’s XC time in the month of August 2017! I am so excited for all the high school students getting out there to run their hearts out. Running a 5k (3.1 miles) in Cross Country is tough – but training is even tougher. Here’s what high school girls should know about the 2017 Cross Country ...
Why Won’t My Parents Let Me Get a Weave?
I was faced with this heartbreaking question about a year ago when my parents said I couldn’t get a weave. Bummer. I wanted to do something with my afro, change it up a bit, and look stylish. And if you’re reading this and you can’t get a weave – girl, I feel for you. So, the number ...
3 Easy Steps for a Natural Hair Blowout
Oftentimes, girls who go natural are constantly trying to find new styles that still look cute but are protective. Adding heat to your hair, especially if you’re trying to grow it, may not be the best option. However, when doing a simple blow out with the right materials – your natural hair can look fantastic. ...
The Best Natural Hair Products to Activate Your Curls
Here are 10 great products that can help define your curls! Don’t be afraid to give a few of these products a try (even if they don’t work). Luckily, you can do a bit of research and read these product descriptions to find out what works best for your hair. Miss Jessie Quick Curls “With a ...