As a longtime Brooklyn resident, I’ve watched as a great many Manhattan businesses have made their way across the river to open outer-borough branches (Barney’s Co-Op is en route, hurray!) But these days, the reverse happens just as often. One of my personal BK faves, Bed-Stuy’s Miss Jessie’s Salon, throws open its doors on a [...]

With Chris Rock and Tyra Banks bringing the issue of “natural hair” to both the big and small screens, curly girls of all ages and races are grappling more than ever with the issue of whether or not to go straight. Naturallycurly.com is hoping that all women choose to embrace their textured tresses and has [...]