True Life: I’m Obsessed with Weave! What’s your Beauty Obsession?

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  Hair, Hair, and More Hair Weave, Bundles, Tracks, extensions…whatever your pet name is. We have ALL worn a piece of false hair some point in our lives (and if you haven’t you’ve considered it… we SEE you)! For some reason my fondness for hair has grown into an absolute LOVE AFFAIR! Savages, I cannot [...]

Product Lust: Sea Breeze Astringent- The Itchy Weave Scalp Relief Miracle

Product Lust- Sea Breeze Astringent- The Stop Patting Your Itchy Weave Miracle

Itchy Itchy Ya Ya Ya! We’ve all sung this song before. And even if you’re not a weave wearer, a deep cleansing of  the scalp is something that we all could use from time to time! However, for my weave & braid wearers I  ask this simple question:  Have you ever experienced that itch that could not [...]

Hair: Quick Bad Hair Day Styling Options & Inspiration

Hair- Quick Bad Hair Day Styling Options & Inspiration - Walker Hat Beyonce

Yes we know, every girl in the world has one. The dreaded ” bad hair day” struggle is real. If you’ve read our guide on how to look good on a bad day , we touched a bit on how to look effortlessly great on a grim day. This time around we’re going to strictly [...]

Weave Files: Rihanna Half Shaved Inspired Quick Weave/Sew-In (Video Included)

Weave Files- Rihanna Half Shave Inspired Weave

So I got tired of my 22″ inches and decided it was time to cut it all off! NOT MY hair of course, but to go to a very cute and short pixie style. I was overcome with chills and almost broke into a cold sweat when I actually thought about not having hair at [...]

Hair Crush: Rihanna’s Side Shaved Brown and Honey Blonde Toned Hair at Greystone Manor Club in West Hollywood

Hair Crush- Rihanna's Side Shaved Brown and Honey Blonde Toned Hair

No stranger to this style, we reported Rihanna’s Side Shaved style back when she was rocking it in a cold black color. Recently to spice things up Rih is revisiting the blonde tones to reiterate the blaze she is setting to the industry. Just when I thought bad gyal Rih was growing her hair out , [...]

Hair Crush: Beyoncé at The Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference

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TGIF! I mean this in every way possible… “Hi Haters”. The exact statement that Beyonce’ served as she stepped onto the platform for the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference. As radiant as King Bey is, nothing was more laid yesterday afternoon than her hair as she fearlessly answered questions about her inauguration [...]

Product Battle: Hicks Edges vs KeraCare’s Edge Tamer

Product Battle- Hicks Edges vs KeraCare's Edge Tamer

I confess, I am a product junky. Most times I am searching for the end all be all product and I shop around with different brands to compare the end results. In my latest battle I put Hicks Edges , which I suggested as a product you should pick up awhile back, and KeraCare’s Edge [...]

Hair Crush: Teyonah Paris Glam Natural Updo At the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Hair Crush: Teyonah Paris Glam Natural Updo At the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Let me say a quick apology to all my fabulously natural savages. Since I am not natural myself I feel as if getting natural information , tips, and tricks from me isn’t credible. Well I’ve found a work around… one thing I do have an eye for is laid hair! Wether its natural, relaxed, or [...]

Hair Style: The Modern Braid

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Braids have made a comeback! As you’ve already seen in our report on “Box Braids”  , celebrities from every facet have been seen with braids. Box Braids were about as popular if not more than the ombre hair coloring trend last year! Box Braids are not alone in their resurface! We now see french braids, [...]

Hair Crush: Gabrielle Union at BET Honors 2013

Gabrielle Union- BET Honors 2013 Red Carpet

I honestly don’t think this post needs an introduction, but for authorship sake : Gabrielle Union blessed us with a glimspe of perfection over the weekend as she attended BET Honors 2013. Let’s take a peek at just how laid the actress’s hair was! Usually D.Wade’s long time boo is modest with her extensions, but [...]

Hair: Revolution, Inventing a New You With New Hair 2013

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Although some live by the mantra ” I am not my hair” …. I confess yes… yes  India Aire I am my hair. Normally you can tell what type of mood I’m in by my hair. Revolutionizing yourself doesn’t always mean “cut all my hair off” maybe its a style change or maybe in all [...]

The Savage Digest: Tips To Lose Holiday Weight, An Understandable Fiscal Cliff Breakdown, Sales Galore – The Best Time To Buy

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The Savage Digest is a weekly feature that drops every wednesday with interesting and informational links to articles found around the net . This post is in essence a collective of links, a mini RSS feed of sorts, that we share concerning Beauty, Culture, Style and/or Health. Beauty/Health -{Allure} The holidays are over, sadly. What [...]

In the Rearview: Style – Best of 2012

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Whewwww!! Ladies, It’s finalllly 2013! 2012 was one fabulous year, the hot styles & fierce trends of last year did not let us down! So, before we jump into the New Year’s trends, let’s stroll down memory lane and see what we’re viewing in the rearview  Style – Best of 2012.   YIKES! Spikes! These sharp [...]

Hair: 5 Fabulous 2013 New Years Party Hairstyles

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*throws glitter* Hey Savages Feels great to be back blogging after a much needed break and time with family. One of my favorite holidays, New Years Is always a festive occasion!! Here are 5 2013 New Years party Hairstyles to bring the new year in fabulously. Rita Ora recently stepped out with a head full [...]

Weave Files: Lace Closure Install- Pics,Tricks, & Tips

Lace Closure Install- Pics,Tricks, & Tips-Install With and Without Concealer

Hey Savages! I know I’ve been promising this for the longest, even teasing instagram with pictures of the progress. I finally got around to putting together the post , so here it is a lace closure 101… from the savage perspective.     I was put on to lace closure via the lovely hairnistas of [...]

Werk: Why Black Girls Don’t Exercise, Problem Solved – Workout Wednesdays

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Outed by a recent study(HuffPost), one of our many priorities is keeping our hair in tip-top shape! And as Black Women we take pride in our hair, especially when it’s been recently styled! Soooo running a mile is usually the farthest thing from our minds. Unfortunately for us, running and a new hair ‘do just [...]

Hair Crush: Melanie Fiona’s Black and Dark Red Tinted Hair

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As I’m impatiently waiting for a recent spot blemish attack on my face to die down so I can share with you savages a plethora of makeup goodies, Melanie Fiona’s Black and Dark Red Tinted Hair caught my attention and I had to share! Peep the ” Fool For You” singer’s new style. Melanie Fiona has [...]

The Savage Digest: The Luxe Therapy Scalp Soother, Jay-Z Celebrates His Birthday With A Barclays Center Documentary, Victoria’s Secrets 2012 Fashion Show Bras, and Insight on How Rejection Breeds Creativity

Savage Digest- Victorias Secret Fashion Show 2012

The Savage Digest is a weekly feature that drops every wednesday with interesting and informational links to articles found around the net . This post is in essence a collective of links, a mini RSS feed of sorts, that we share concerning Beauty, Culture, Style and/or Health.    Beauty -{EHow} With the sudden changes in weather, [...]

Product Lust: Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron

Product Lust- Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron

Tis the season for giving!!! The Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron is a new addition to my wishlist, in hopes that it will be gifted to me!  If you thought CHI was the end all be all of flat irons think again! The Sedu is at the top of most “Best Flat Iron” lists [...]

Hair: 5 Elegant Hairstyles For Christmas Parties 2012

Joan Smalls Deep Part Side Swept Hair Chic Hairstyles For Christmas Parties

Keeping our  Holiday 2012 posts alive , enters this post on elegant hairstyles for Christmas Parties. I hope these styles inspire you during this season as you prepare for your office party , family gathering , or accompanying your beaux for Christmas festivities with friends. First on our list is Rita Ora. Although , I’m [...]

Hair Crush: Nicole Scherzinger’s Vintage Glamour Hairstyle at Nobu Berkley Restaurant In London

Nicole Scherzinger's Vintage Glamour Hair at Nobu Berkley Restaurant In London

Doll Nicole Shcerzinger stepped out in black lace to grab dinner at London’s Nobu Berkley Restaurant.  If anyone knows me I am a sucker for a perfect red lip , but I also fall for vintage “hollywood” glamour hair. I happened upon this photo and Nicole is rocking both, werk! Scroll down to get the [...]

Product Lust: Hicks Edges

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Another product post mainly for the weave artists , but honestly this product is for anyone who likes their hair laid and sleek. Hicks Total Transformations exclusive hair products has an amazing edge pomade appropriately named Hicks Edges.   I’ve been using Hicks Edges for about 2 1/2 months and am totally in love with [...]

The Savage Digest: Protect Your Hair Edges, Mellissa Harris Perry On Black Poverty in America, and Nas & his Dad for Gap 2012 Holiday Ad

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The Savage Digest is a weekly feature that drops every wednesday with interesting and informational links to articles found around the net . This post is in essence a collective of links, a mini RSS feed of sorts, that we share concerning Beauty, Culture, Style and/or Health.    Beauty -{Black Hair Media} Naomi Campbell is the [...]

Weave Files: Virgin Hair Companies – Hair For Less

Virgin Hair Companies - Hair For Less-Cheap Virgin Hair

It’s been a minute since we’ve talked about weave. YES you like what I did there.  … But honestly who really wants to spend their rent on some hair? I love weave and everything about it , even have dropped BIG money to have it; However 500$ (just for the hair itself ) is a [...]

Hair Crush: Rihanna’s Shaved Side and Wavy Hair

Rihanna Shave Side Wavy Hair

Our homegirl Rihanna is no stranger to shaved sides, and wavy textured weave. Not at all.. the ” Diamonds” singer is certainly not afraid to change her hair like she changes her panties either…..Long pause……. 1/3 of the love triangle ( Ye Shrug) was spotted out in West Hollywood sans a costume with a new [...]