Everything She Wants

I'm not a wig girl.  But during the pandemic, I wasn't able to get my twist extensions redone as often as I like.  So I started to consider wearing a wig as a manageable protective style option and an easy way to change up my 'do and look polished during  Zoom calls .  As a wig novice, however, I  didn't  know where to start. A nd  the curly synthetic wig I purchased on Amazon was not  entirely t he natural looking vibe I was going for. So  Everything  She Wants enlisted Mayvenn wig expert Schae Graham to offer six easy steps for installing a lace front wig , which she says offers versatility -- from wavy to  straight and from long to short -- without damaging your hair.   Checking the Unit:  First, examine the wig to make sure that all combs and straps are in the correct place. Prepping Your Hair:  Creating the right foundation is important! Make sure that your hair is braided down, or in some form of braids or twi...

Remember when having kinky, curly, or wavy hair was a problem? Well, it isn't anymore thanks to products like Kinky-Curly , specifically made to help women and girls embrace the beauty of their natural curls.  I like to call it freedom hair. Image credit: Kinky-Curly What distinguishes Kinky-Curly from similar hair products you'll find at your beauty supply store is it's made with natural ingredients based on a recipe from creator Shelley Davis' homeland in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Kinky-Curly   ($12 - $17) uses the highest grade of concentrated organic ingredients to ensure that curly girls will achieve the styles they want without sacrificing the health of their hair.  The products are formulated to add moisture, give hold without drying hair out, and protect it from harsh environmental elements. I've used Spiral Spritz , billed as an alternative to silicone serums that can be used on dry or wet hair.  The lightweight holding gel is made with  ...

As an African-American woman with natural hair, finding effective hair products and tools is a part-time job.  So when I discover something that works, I have to share it with my curly/kinky hair sisters. Ouidad's Double Detangler Comb I've been wearing my hair perm/relaxer-free for at least ten years, but usually get a little help from "Afro-kinky" hair extensions.  Lately I've been wearing my own hair out in twist styles.  But combing through the tangles to get my hair to a softened, twistable state is an arduous task. Ouidad (the curl expert salon and product line), however, has come to the rescue with the Double Detangler Comb , a revolutionary tool that detangles and minimizes breakage.   It's best used when your hair is still wet with conditioner and the comb's two double-spaced rows of rounded teeth painlessly slip through knots and tangles without ripping and tugging.  The ergonomic handle makes it easy to navigate through even the densest, ...

You want festive and flawless makeup for the holidays.  But women of color often have trouble finding the perfect match for our wide variety of skin tones (some shades leave us looking unnaturally gray or orange). So I asked several pros for holiday makeup tips you can easily recreate at home: 1. Working Day and Night Kathy Cabral, a freelance makeup artist for Youngblood , says by using your favorite brands your daytime makeup can easily transition to a glam girl look for night.  For day, one or two coats of mascara will suffice. A neutral shade of eye shadow and a very light application of eyeliner will finish the look nicely. For light-skinned women of color, peach, taupe, and subtle shades work well for eye shadows. For medium-brown women, mauve, brown, and gray are good choices. For dark-skinned women, deeper colors like rich violet, chocolate, and navy look best. Eyeliner should be applied to the upper lids and, if desired, very lightly to the lower lids. ...

Bling in the New Year with the LOFT Collection, a unique capsule collection of statement jewelry that features a downtown-chic combination of luxe stones and tough chains.  Pieces range in retail from $49.50 to $74.50 making this everyday glamour truly attainable. These rich pieces are available in LOFT stores nationwide and make the perfect gift to give, get, and keep! You even have a chance to win a bold statement necklace that would make Lady Gaga go gaga from LOFT's capsule collection (above photo, $74.50 value) if you do all of the following:  1) Retweet this post. 2) Subscribe to Everything She Wants. 3) Follow me on Twitter @TracyEHopkins 4) Leave a comment and tell me where you plan to wear the necklace? Enter today! The contest ends on Friday, Nov. 12 at 11:59 p.m.