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Known for being the authority on relaxers, Mizani has now launched an entirely new line for naturals—True Textures!
The L’Oreal-owned brand has done a complete overhaul of its former True Textures line and has upgraded it with products to enhance our kinks, coils and waves. The 8-product line includes: Moisture Replenish Shampoo, Moisture Replenish Conditioner, Cream...

Like most moms, I want my 5-year-old daughter to grow up knowing that she can be absolutely anything that she wants to be in this world.
That’s why I’m so happy that young children today, especially girls are being exposed to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based programs, activities, toys and movies at a far more than the generations before them....

Last week I had the opportunity to take the kids to a private reading of actor/author Taye Diggs’ new children’s book, “Mixed Me!”
Hosted by The Moms Network, the event was held at Aeropostale, a popular clothing store in the heart of Times Square. Prior to the reading and meet-and-greet, attendees were encouraged to donate gently used plastic toys to Second Chance Toys for the...

Being a body wash buff, I’m always on the hunt for the latest and greatest when it comes to cleansing gels.
A few weeks ago, Zest launched Fruitboost—four scent-sational shower gels and I couldn’t be happier.  Available in Citrus Splash, Very Berry, Pomegranate Acai Berry and Peach Mango, Each of the fragrances smell heavenly, but my ultimate favorite is the...