You have a right to wear your hair the way you want it.
Unless you’re at work. Or at school.
In 2010, Chastity Jones aced her interview and was offered a job. [Read more…] about Dreadlocks at Work: Natural Hair Gets Political
How to Look Gorgeous
Beauty
Is ‘Fat’ an Ugly Word? Devina Kaur Calls Out the Body Shamers
It’s easy to take a cheap shot at women by criticizing how they look.
People you don’t even know feel comfortable commenting about your weight.
Devina Kaur has had enough. [Read more…] about Is ‘Fat’ an Ugly Word? Devina Kaur Calls Out the Body Shamers
Changing Your Look Changes Your Life
I held up a beautiful blue dress. I’d been so happy when I bought this. It felt like springtime and promise.
I folded it up carefully and laid it on top of a small pile of clothes earmarked for donation.
I was going through my closet and getting rid of stuff. [Read more…] about Changing Your Look Changes Your Life
What’s So Bad about Parabens, Phthalates, and Sulfates?
Got a moment?
I dare you to do something.
Go onto the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database, and check out the safety scores of your favorite shampoo, toothpaste, bath soap, and moisturizer. [Read more…] about What’s So Bad about Parabens, Phthalates, and Sulfates?
Is It Better to Be Attractive or Average? The Short Answer
You’ve heard it said time and time again:
Men are visual creatures. Men are biologically programmed to prefer youth and beauty. Men can’t resist a pretty face.
But is it true? [Read more…] about Is It Better to Be Attractive or Average? The Short Answer
The Pleasure Prescription for a Longer, Healthier Life
Pleasure.
Pleasure.
And more pleasure….
Ever been prescribed pleasure by a doctor? [Read more…] about The Pleasure Prescription for a Longer, Healthier Life
Would You Go Out on a Date without Makeup?
Alicia Keys would do it. Would you?
Going makeup-free is an act of protest in a Kardashian world.
It all started with #nomakeup selfies.
Maybe you haven’t taken one yourself, but you’ve seen them. [Read more…] about Would You Go Out on a Date without Makeup?
How Can I Be Sexier? The Short Answer
How can I be sexier?
The short answer is your pleasure.
We tend to think of sexy as something we see. A pop star shaking her booty. Luscious red lips. A glimpse of skin.
That’s not sexy. [Read more…] about How Can I Be Sexier? The Short Answer
I Brushed My Teeth with Activated Charcoal & Here’s What I Learned
I look at myself in the mirror.
It’s like a horror movie. My teeth are pitch black. Black spittle runs down the corners of my mouth.
I’m a zombie, or a pirate with rotten teeth.
This would be a great Halloween costume, I think, except I couldn’t keep this stuff in my mouth for long. [Read more…] about I Brushed My Teeth with Activated Charcoal & Here’s What I Learned
How to Feel at Home in Your Body
How do you feel about your body?
Do you constantly feel the need to fix something about it?
Do you worry about how you look to others?
It’s a sign of insecurity when your focus stays fixed on how your body LOOKS to others… [Read more…] about How to Feel at Home in Your Body
