By LaKeshia N. Myers What type of hair do you have? Its okay if you don’t know—I didn’t either until a cosmetologist told me. After explaining to me the natural hair typing system created by celebrity stylist Andre Walker in the 1990s, I was told I have a 4a hair type. This is important because […]
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Local Author Talks New Book and The Inspiration Behind It
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair – almost everyone has it, but for most women, hair is more than just something on their head. It is an integral part of their identity. In her latest book, “The Wonder Wig,” local author Shon S. Lewis, also known as Dr. Lewis, explores the significance of Black women’s hair through […]