The first menstrual cycle is a major moment in any girl’s life but for me it was a sign that I was getting hairier. I have bushy eyebrows and grow hair on almost every part of my body but I...
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As a kid, I had no idea that my hair was naturally curly. I grew up in a Puerto Rican household in a mostly Black and Boricua neighborhood in New Jersey in the late 1980s and ‘1990s. My mom always...
For women and girls, hair has been such a major part of self esteem and identity, and especially for Black women and girls, it’s been a crucial relationship in our upbringing. That was the case for me, a young Latina...
Caring For Your Hair Can Transform Your Life; How a Young Latina’s Curls Opened Up a New Perspective
Like most young, curly-haired Dominican girls, a considerable portion of my youth was spent underneath a blow dryer or en rolos anytime I had to attend a formal event. My sisters followed in the same footsteps, but only one of...
Very rarely are there beauty salon spaces dedicated to the care and upkeep of all curly types, nonetheless with salon professionals who actually know how to operate with and cut curls. This could lead to a never ending horrible experience...
Every curly girl knows that figuring out how to style your natural texture for formal occasions like weddings and quinceañeras is always a challenge. So many of us have spent years turning to the blow dryer, flat-iron or even chemical...
We all know that wash day can be a chore, literally! It can be time consuming, tedious, and if you don’t know what you’re doing you could end up with wasted hours and frizzy, mopey curls. However, that does not...
Avocados are one of our favorite foods to enjoy as a dip, on some tacos, or even in a salad. But avocados aren’t just a delicious addition to our diets, they’re actually very beneficial for our skin, hair, and overall...
These past couple of summers probably haven’t gone as planned but with things opening back up we can finally push play on our travel plans and live our best lives out in the sun. And with all of these summer...
Have you ever had a girlfriend who you could call any time of the day to vent to and not feel judged? I have, and whether I’m venting about my relationship or an issue at work, knowing that she’s there...
What items are on the desks of some of the most successful jefas that help them manage their workload and stay motivated? On Jefa’s Desk readers get a glimpse of what the desks of entrepreneurs, business owners, and all-around successful...
When it comes to Christmas shopping we enjoy gifting those we love but let’s face it, we’re tempted to purchase items for ourselves as well. As you wrap up your Christmas shopping we wanted to highlight some gifts that are...
