A Bad Hair Day Can Equal Just a Bad Day
Sometimes I feel like there is direct correlation with how my day or week has been and the condition of my hair. Take now, for example, as I am in desperate need of a haircut, the brittle pieces of my hair are at risk of breaking off at any minute if I put any more undue pressure on them.
And yup -- that pretty much sums up how my week has gone.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try to hide, control or temporarily fix my damaged locks with bobby pins or hats, there is just no getting around the fact that whenever I look in the mirror, I feel like the little stresses of my life are catching up with me and my hair seems to be taking the brunt of the action.
I realized earlier this week, that what my lifeless and dull hair really needs right now is a good case of some tender loving care, some professional help and a deep conditioning. I guess my soul could use some of that stuff too.
US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin has said black women are reluctant to exercise for fear of ruining their hairstyles. But even with all those negatives, many black women never overcame their fear of showing off their natural hair texture.
Some believe that this obsession has had a damning effect on the health and fitness of black women. Speaking at the renowned Bronner Bros. International Hair Show last August in Atlanta -- an event that primarily showcases the newest hairstyles and
Among 30-something African-American women, uterine fibroids are common. Very common. But no one knows exactly why uterine fibroids develop or why Black women seem to get them. Some studies suggest it could hormonal – since it affects women of
