Don’t think you can wear red lipstick? Brittany begs to differ. [CLUMPS OF MASCARA]
Celebrity makeup artists Karen Angus and Juanita  Diaz offer tips for the perfect holiday look. [AMBERMAG]
Contemplating going natural? “Poohbear0215″ may help you decide to take the leap. [CURLY NIKKI]
Check out outrageously funky nail art from the 2009 Tokyo Nail Expo. [HONEY BROWN SUGAR]

photo courtesy Sephora.com

Been dying to try Benefit Bad Gal mascara? Find out what Brittany had to say about it. [CLUMPS OF MASCARA]
Not sure which conditioners to use this winter? Curly Nikki tells us which ones to try and which ones to “shelf.” [CURLY NIKKI]
What is good hair? Find out how Wes defines it. [HONEYBROWNSUGAR]
Considering growing out your relaxer? Find out how to make the transition easier. [LONG HAIR DON'T CARE]
Been looking for new spa to try? ‘Cure Beauty Bar in New York City may be just what you’re looking for. [PARLOUR]
Vinegar to reduce frizz? Yes! Find out how. [URBAN CURLZ]

We heart Tracee Ellis Ross for always beautifully representing the natural brown bellas with her lush mane. Tracee rocked this bohemian-esqe hairstyle at the special screening of The September Issue last month, but also opted to don the style for what looks like a casual night out on the town. We think she looks oh so cute ! What do you think? Are braids a good look for Tracee?

Just in case you missed the season 5 premiere of The Tyra Banks show, here’s a video of her revealing her natural hair during what she declared as National Real Hair Day. In the video Tyra says that she felt as though it [her hair] was an unsolved mystery that she needed to solve, but did anyone actually care? Her big reveal seemed more like self-liberation than a response to overwhelming inquiries about her real hair. What do you think?

Want to take your smoky eye to the next level this Fall? Learn how to here. [AMBERMAG]
Longing for smooth, hair-free skin? Introducing the at-home Sun Maita  Threader Kit. [BEAUTY BLVD]
Ever wondered how you would look as Halle Berry, Gabrielle Union, or Sanaa Lathan? Now you can find out! [BLAQ VIXEN]
Having trouble with your natural coils? Wes just may have the answer. [HONEY BROWN SUGAR]
Don’t get caught rocking the wrong look. Find out which hairstyles are in and which ones are out. [URBANCURLZ]

Ever since the 1970s, the phrase, “I’m going natural” has been a familiar liberating declaration women of color have made from Long Island to Long Beach. In our quest, we’ve traded in relaxers for hot combs, twists, braids, natural curls, or Afros.  Over the years celebs like Jill Scott, India.Aire, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Oprah have shown us the beauty of rocking a natural mane (even if it’s underneath a weave).  In the process, women who have made the transition to chemical-free hair have discovered their true hair texture, and more important, how to care for it. The biggest surprise for many? Natural hair requires a rapier-type precision in care. With hair textures as varied as our skin tones and personalities, one hair care regimen, say experts, does not fit all. In fact, with natural hair, it’s more than essential to marry the right products to your mane. Here, renowned natural hair specialist Anu Prestonia, founder of Khamit Kinks in Brooklyn, New York, offers solutions to the most common natural hair care problems. Click here to read more.