I’ve been natural for 10 years and I confess, I do like trying new hair care products. I was a product junkie for a while because it was a struggle to find products suitable for my thin curly hair. Back in then, I only knew two online shops to purchase products from....
At the moment, many of us are unable to physically travel due to Covid-19, so we have become creative. We explore destinations virtually, cook ‘foreign’ cuisine or maybe even journey via aromas. After all, scents are a big part of our life experiences. On...
In 2006, Color Blind Cards was the first independent brand to have a presence on the Great British High street with cards that featured Black people. Despite the conversations back then about the importance of ethnic representation, it would take another 14 years for...
Natasha Glover and I first met at a beauty event a few years ago. Since then, we have become kindred spirits on social media and friends off line. She inspires me because she’s a strong advocate for supporting black-owned brands. Natasha is a font of knowledge...
Swimming as a casual past time has a problematic history for the black community. Many of us don’t learn to swim untill adulthood OR not at all. In the Caribbean it’s fear for the oceans around us. While our cousins in the USA were barred during...
It’s globally accepted that Christmas is a time for children. The majesty, sacredness and wonder of the season can best be appreciated through the innocence of a child’s eyes. Growing up Caribbean, I never believed the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus it didn’t...
