In yet another hair change, Rihanna goes long and goes very blonde at the 2012 Grammys.

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Check out her Womanifesto spoken word flow followed by a mind blowing performance of Hate on Me!

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Mary J. Blige is headlining at the ESSENCE Music Festival, which is less than a week away, and the attendees are amped for the lineup of stellar stars — especially MJB!

Mary has had many looks over the years, and whether it’s plum lipstick, mile-long lashes or gold gloss, weaves, wigs or pieces, her hair and makeup game has always raised the bar for the next chick!

Here, Essence takes a look back at Mary’s magnificent looks http://bit.ly/mSr1xd!

And if you havn’t checked out her latest head bobbn’ Someone To Love Me (Naked) featuring Diddy & Lil’ Wayne, here it is:

The two-hour event will be a star-studded evening celebrating the strengths, triumphs and talents
of Black women. Last year’s recipients included: Ruby Dee – Living Legend Award; Missy Elliot –
Visionary Award; Raven Symone – Young, Black & Gifted Award; Keke Palmer – Who Got Next Award;
Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant – Motivator Award; Africa.com founder Teresa Clarke – Shot Caller Award;
and Major General Marcelite J. Harris the nation’s highest ranking African-American woman in the
Department of Defense – Trailblazer Award.

This year’s “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” celebration will once again deliver phenomenal
performances from today’s leading Black female entertainers. Last year’s performance of Nina
Simone’s “Four Women” by Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott and Ledisi was an instant classic
fueled by undeniable strength, beauty, talent and passion. This year, viewers can expect more
magical moments that are sure to empower, entertain and elevate the soul and senses.
The televised special, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” is a BET Networks and B.G.R. Enterprises Inc.
production. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Founder and CEO, Beverly Bond executive produces the telecast
along with Stephen Hill, President, Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks and Connie
Orlando, Eugene Caldwell, Salli Frattini, BET Networks.

Founded by celebrity DJ and Philanthropist, Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ is dedicated to
promoting positive images of women of color in mass media. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Inc., is a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization, that has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and
girls since 2006. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Inc. seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young
women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons and helping them to
empower themselves. For additional information on BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™, visit
www.blackgirlsrock.org.

When it’s not caught early? 23%

Breast Self-Awareness: Your Breast Care: Helpful Hints for Women

Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can be successfully treated. Screening tests can find cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recommends that you:

1. Know your risk

Talk to your family to learn about your family health history
Talk to your provider about your personal risk of breast cancer

2. Get screened

• Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
• Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40

3. Know what is normal for you
See your health care provider if you notice any of these breast changes:

• Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area
• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast
• Change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

To see illustrations of these warnings signs please visit the Breast Facts section.

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Add exercise into your routine
• Limit alcohol intake
• Limit postmenopausal hormone use
• Breastfeed, if you can

Breast Self-Awareness Cards
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® offers a variety of breast self-awareness cards in different languages and for specific populations. You can download and print these cards for yourself.

If you would like to purchase any of these cards in bulk quantities, please visit ShopKomen.com.

Kelly Rowland performs @ The Mirage10 in Vegas Jan 2/11

Showing off her newly-acquired assets in a black see-through and stratetically studded top, the former Destiny’s Child singer had all eyes on her as she belted out her dance hits to a club full of Sin City revelers.

Meanwhile, Kelly says she became so emotional as she recorded her latest single Rose Colored Glasses, that she caused her vocal chords to become swollen.

“The song is about relationships; the good, the bad and the ugly,” she explains. “It brought back a few memories. When I recorded it I cried so much my vocal chords got swollen.”

As for her upcoming new track called Haters? Kelly says she hopes it will bring a smile to people’s faces.

“It’s for all the miserable people out there,” she says, “to tell them not to make the rest of us feel miserable and to cheer up!”

Kelly releases her third album next month. 

A weave is the quickest way to completely change your regular hair routine. Whether you want long, flowing locks or a short, curly ‘do, your options are endless. “Weaves are a great hair accessory…you get instant gratification,” says top celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright, the mastermind behind coiffures of notables like Ciara, Gabrielle Union and Tyra Banks.

Stylistic Diva Gabrielle Union

However, if not careful, a bad weave can make your look change for the worse. Follow this rundown (with tips from Kiyah) to keep your new tresses looking just as fierce as they did when you walked out of the salon.

1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE SALON VISIT:

1. Give your hair a break. According to Kiyah, you should avoid chemical treatments and other weaves for at least one week prior. “A fresh base is always great to work from,” she says.
2. Find what you want. Go through magazines or blogs for inspiration. Think about how your weave will fit into your lifestyle.
3. Meet with your stylist to discuss your desired look. For best results, allow your stylist to prepare in advance, as certain hairstyles and colors work best with specific weave textures. For example, if you’re going on a tropical vacation, get a wet and wavy style to swim around in. “When you go [back to] work in a corporate environment, the hair can transition over easily to straight,” Kiyah says.

AT THE STYLIST’S CHAIR:

1. Plan your future hair appointments. “A typical hair weave usually lasts between one-and-a-half to three-and-a-half months,” says Kiyah. By creating a solid maintenance plan, you can avoid last-minute panic styles (like that half silky/half crazy ponytail that really isn’t fooling anyone!).
2. Make sure that your stylist cuts and styles your weave with a razor, not scissors. A razor cut flattens out the texture to give it a natural look. According to Kiyah, a razor will also prevent the tracks from showing because it cuts the weave more evenly.

1.5 WEEKS AFTER THE SALON VISIT:

1. Wash your mane every week and a half using the “Kiyah Tip”: “Use [antiseptic] with a bottle tip applicator to squeeze in between the tracks,” she says. With the antiseptic on your scalp, apply a cleansing (not moisturizing) shampoo and wash. For the antiseptic, try Sea Breeze Astringent for Skin & Scalp, $10.

1. Skip the conditioner on your weave; it weighs it down. “I put a little regular conditioner on the natural hair, like on top, or on the edges,” Kiyah says.

1. Instead of conditioner, use a detangler. After you apply the detangling leave-in conditioner, break your hair into sections, then run a paddle brush through the hair, which makes it more manageable. Kiyah likes the Unite Eurotherapy 7 Seconds Condition Leave-in Detangler ($20.95, howardjonessalon.com)

1-6 WEEKS AFTER THE SALON VISIT:

1. Keep your tracks tight. The texture, length and style of the weave determine how often you’ll have to tighten it. “Tighten it up when things begin to shift,” instructs Kiyah. “Make sure that your hair texture matches the weave texture.” It’s best to leave that part to the pros. “If you’re in the salon, your stylist is going to tell you exactly what to do.”

SPECIAL STYLING TIPS:

Kiyah doesn’t like anything too oily on curly styles. She recommends the Kinky-Curly line because it moisturizes without grease. For styling, use a blow dryer with a diffuser. “Lean over and put the hair right into it,” she says, then crunch the hair as it dries.

For straight styles, Kiyah recommends using minimal product for lasting results. An aerosol spray, such as Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray ($15.50, amazon.com) locks in freshly styled hair. To prevent frizz, use a light hair serum with silicone, such as Simply Stylin’ Silk ($10, shop.simplystylinhair.com). One of Kiyah’s favorite hair products is the Tancho Tique Stick ($14, beautycollection.com), a wax-based hair pomade.”It’s really good for the edges and to blend the [natural] hair in with the extensions,” she says. But keep in mind that that the Tancho Tique should only be used on DRY, STRAIGHT hair!

Check out more of Kiyah’s work on her blog http://muzeagency.blogspot.com/.

Weaves get a bad rep for the damage they can cause. But if you properly care for your hair underneath, weaves can be a great way to add fullness and length, change up your look or give your natural hair a break from styling. Follow these simple steps and you’ll minimize damage and optimize growth!

1. If you can’t afford it, don’t wear it. Synthetic hair might seem cost-friendly but it can make your natural hair brittle and even irritate your scalp. Look out for brands that claim to be 100% human hair but are really mixed with synthetic fibers.

2. Condition! Condition! Condition! It’s crucial that you deep condition your hair before attaching a weave. Apply a product  to damp hair then sit under a hooded dryer wearing a plastic cap for 20 minutes. No hooded dryer? No problem. Leave the conditioner in for 45 minutes to 1 hour with just the plastic cap. Then rinse.

3. Avoid glue-in weaves. Cornrows aren’t only for full-weaves and can look just as natural as glue-ins. Small and intricately placed braids can blend in seamlessly with loose natural strands.

4. If it hurts, get out of there! Tracks should be sewn in firmly but comfortably. You should not leave the salon in pain. Keep a weaving thread and needle handy at home for any tracks that come loose. It’s not worth losing your hair.

5. Add a net. Attaching a weaving net can relieve some of the tension. You can even have the tracks sewn onto the net instead of your actual hair. This makes getting to your scalp when washing easier and makes weave removal simple.

6. Wash it. Part your weave into four quadrants. Create loose knots and secure with clips to reduce tangling. Use a spray bottle with diluted shampoo and diluted conditioner to reduce buildup. Saturate each section then massage product into scalp and hair as you would your natural hair (using your fingertips, not nails and carefully maneuvering between tracks and under braids). When conditioning, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle. Rinse section by section, loosely wrapping back up in a knot when moving onto the next. When all product is removed, create four braids. Finally, sit under a hooded dryer so that scalp and hair can thoroughly dry.

7. Don’t use product. Oils, crèmes and hairsprays will weigh down your weave and cause build up which can lead to odors! Aerosol sprays can dry out the strands. If you invest in a quality weave, you won’t need to apply product between washes. If you have a curly weave, a dollop of leave in condition on the damp hair will control frizz.

8. Don’t use heat. Steer clear of curling and flat irons. Bantu knots or jumbo braids at night can create beautiful curls and waves in the morning. Just lightly finger-comb. The less you manipulate your weave, the less stress you’re applying to your real hair.

9. Oil your edges and scalp. Rosemary herb combined with an oil like jojoba or almond can condition hair and stimulate growth. Mix in a squirt bottle so that you can direct the oil to your scalp and avoid the contact with your weave.

10. Take a break. Giving your hair a rest from weaves doesn’t necessarily mean your locks have to go from long and curly to cropped and relaxed overnight. If you want to keep up one consistent look even in between weaves, try faux ponies or half-wigs. Your strands will thank you later!

After taking part in her first spiritual album — “Beyond,” a collection of Buddhist and Christian prayer and chanting that came out in September — Tina Turner predicts she’ll be exploring that path more.

“I wouldn’t say no [to it],” she tells Billboard.com, but adds, “I believe that it is my future, and I am waiting for that. I enjoy these projects, but it just brings me into a position, into the limelight, and I don’t want that for the moment. I will choose very carefully.”

Turner, 71, was approached to be part of “Beyond” by Regula Curti, a music and art therapist and singing teacher based in Zurich, Switzerland. Curti was already working with Tibetan mantra singer Dechan Shak-Dagsay on the project, which was “conceptually already finished” by the time Turner, who also resides in Switzerland, got involved.

“I was always told that a spiritual project will come one day,” says Turner, who was introduced to Buddhism and chanting in 1971 and converted in 1974. “So I answered to Regula, ‘I waited so long for that moment and that was the moment.’ So I happily accepted…The experience of singing prayers together allows us to deeply connect on a emotional level — a place of love and respect where worldly differences fade.”

Turner adds that she finds similarities between her spiritual and secular music, though it’s been 11 years since her last album of new pop songs.

“Rock singing is another inspiration for people,” explains Turner, who staged her Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour in 2008-09. “Rock songs inspire you to release whatever the frustrations, and help you to go on in life. Spiritual songs do it on another level…A lot of people left my last show with the same sense of spirituality. My show gave people the drive to go and to do in their lives what they want to do and make their lives the best, do the best they can in this world… That is the mail I receive. My rock shows did the same as what my spiritual music does now. It is about the right word and the right way to do it.”

And while she leaves the door open for another project along the lines of “Beyond,” Turner indicates that her rock days, particularly on the road, are likely behind her. “Everybody wants to know when you get to be a certain age about (if you are) retiring,” she notes, “and it’s something that you can’t put your finger on because you don’t really know. But something I do know is that such a tour I won’t do…The rock and the dancing and the style I lived before, I would say absolutely ‘no’ on that.”

Not everyone’s blessed with thick strands of hair which is why weaves and wigs have become the norm, and in some cases an unfortunate crutch. What would you do if you had fine hair like the chanteuse Toni Braxton, who from her early years as a recording artist never had the fullness that she boasts as of late (with the help of a weave no doubt)? Would you treat your underlying issue and use some of the following products to bring some fullness to what nature blessed you with or add superficial fullness to give you a little extra confidence?

Folicure Moisturizing Conditioner ($6.39, sallybeauty.com) is part of line that was formulated to develop fuller, thicker hair for men and women. This particular moisturizing conditioner is the first everyday use, rinse-out Folicure conditioner. It leaves your fine, delicate hair smooth, shiny and full while it stimulates your scalp with a refreshing tingle.

Many of you have heard of the Bosley System for men’s hair loss, but there’s a line specifically made for women as well. Bosley’s Professional Strength Bos Defense Nourishing Shampoo for Normal to Fine Hair for Non Color Treated Hair ($18.99, haircarechoices.com) is a sulfate free cleanser helps to promote hair growth by removing buildup and toxins like D.H.T. (a male hormone that stops hair growth, in other words it stops hair growing from the roots) from the hair and scalp. This shampoo nourishes, strengthens and fortifies your hair follicles to result in thicker, fuller looking hair.

Marc Anthony’s Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream ($7.99, ulta.com) is a little different in it’s ability to thicken your hair. If you have what is typically called “wet & go” hair and you get blow outs then this may be the perfect product for you. This product is formulated with phytokeratin which wraps a secondary layer around each and every hairstrand. Also provides heat protection and shine. This heat activated cream is used after you shampoo and condition your hair. To use: Apply the cream from roots to ends on damp hair, the hair is thickened by the blow dry process. For added lift and hold, combine with other Instantly Thick™ styling products.

Big thanks goes to Gregorie, Hueknewit beauty & skin expert for this awesome article!

Beyonce modeling for designer Tom Ford (photo credit Terry Richardson)

Actress, singer, entrepreneur, wife — overachiever Beyonce just can’t stop adding to her resume. The first images of the superstar’s runway debut have hit.

During New York Fashion Week in September, designer-turned-film-director Tom Ford, the man who thrilled us at Gucci and YSL has returned with his first own-label collection. Ford held a super-secret presentation for his anticipated return to womenswear — featuring a gaggle of famous femmes walking in the looks.

Beyonce, Lauren Hutton, Julianne Moore, Stella Tennant and Daphne Guinness all trotted out in Ford’s ultraglam gear, with Harper’s Bazaar U.K. getting exclusive photos from the show, shot by Terry Richardson.

“It felt like a performance. It had the energy of a live show. It’s great to see people have fun in fashion,” Beyonce told People after the show.

Harper’s Bazaar UK reveals exclusive images from his behind-closed-doors show with a stellar cast led by Beyoncé; and the designer talks to Clare Coulson about his vision to put back sophisticated fun into fashion.

Photographs by Terry Richardson

Read the full article Mr Ford is Back by Clare Coulson in the January issue of Bazaar on sale 6th December.

An Interview With Frédéric Fekkai from Allure.com

Frédéric Fekkai is the owner of six Frédéric Fekkai salons and the creator of the Fekkai hair products.

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so I cringe when I see a woman with lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can all turn hair dull, but a few extra steps will ensure your head shines.

• Start in the shower. Look for shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner with ingredients like olive oil, jojoba, and rice proteins. Alternate these with your regular formulas to prevent buildup. Be wary of clarifying shampoos; they can deprive hair of much-needed moisture and even strip the dye off color-treated hair. After you shampoo, apply a conditioner evenly through the ends and rinse thoroughly. If your hair is color-treated, use a hair mask weekly to replenish moisture.

• Prep work. After towel-drying, apply either a glossing cream or shine serum with high levels of panthenol (provitamin B5). Glossing creams are lighter and have less silicone, so they’re more appropriate for women with fine to medium hair. Use a shine serum if you have frizzy or coarse hair or unruly curls. (Avoid saltwater sprays; they tend to leave a matte finish.) Massage a quarter-size dollop of the product evenly through your hair.

• Dry the right way. Place a round, natural-bristle brush under a three-inch section of hair. Start at the roots, and hold the dryer so the nozzle aims downward—never up against the shaft. Slide the brush down without twisting it, to seal the cuticle.

• Add a spritz. While your hair is still warm from the dryer, flip it upside down and mist the ends with a shine spray. This ensures you won’t get too much product near the roots. If you need a touch-up during the day, spritz some shine spray on your hands and run them lightly through your hair. Again, you don’t want to overdo it.

La La on the Cover of Fearless Magazine

La La Vazquez speaks openly about being blessed with beauty, brains a beautiful man & family and being fearless in life in the holiday issue of Fearless Magazine. The magazine says they chose Lala because, “although she may live a glamorous Hollywood life, complete with celebrity friends, Vazquez at the core, is a wife, mother and hardworking business woman.” Peep the behind the scenes footage of her photoshoot.