Hair Politik | The Politics of Black Hair

Great news: I’m switching to Gain (sorry Tide it was good while it lasted)! Gain definitely earned it’s place as a HairPolitik Highlight, a company or...

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http://www.kashijohnson.com/ When I was in eighth grade, my English teacher asked each student to place five items in a box that best represented him or her. In my box, I placed a pair...

Gain Commercial Celebrates Nat...

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The “GhettoificationR...

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The Weave and I: A Love Story

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Feb 5, 2012

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Gain Commercial Celebrates Naturals

Great news: I’m switching to Gain (sorry Tide it was good while it lasted)! Gain definitely earned it’s place as a HairPolitik Highlight, a company or organization that adds positive images in the media of black women and their hair, particularly naturals. And, because they are embracing me and my style, I’m embracing their new scents. I applaud...

Jan 30, 2012

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Mane Man: Trend Alert? The Man Bun

By: Mane Man It looks like guys now-a-days are looking back to samurai culture for hair tips. Yesterday, in an article titled Spare a Hair Band? A Man Bun to Go, the New York Times reported that a new trend of the “Man Bun” is emerging. It looks to me that the style is reminiscent of the historical “topknot” hairstyle worn by samurai warriors. I’ve actually seen...

Jan 23, 2012

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