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In 2007, Ashley Baker, a then-associate editor at Glamour Magazine, spoke to a group of 40 lawyers in Manhattan about the “dos and don’ts” of corporate fashion. When Baker got the slide showing a black woman with an Afro, it read “just say no to the fro”…and outrage ensued.

Natural hair, braids, twists, and dreadlocks were traditionally considered unemployable based on antiquated beliefs. Many natural hair wearers have felt the brunt of conservative employers who disapprove of “ethnic” hair. What is hiding under the guise of natural hair wear? Is it more about how well maintained your natural hair is or solely about hair being natural?

Many say we have progressed, is Corporate America is starting to accept natural hair? Or are there still some environments that consider natural hair to be taboo?

Women are being seduced by the Dominican Blowout across the country. The new “rivals” offer promises of quicker service, lower prices for services, and seemingly healthier hair. Some argue that the Dominican Blowout leads to severe hair breakage while other claim that it helps to extend the life of their relaxer.

What’s your stance on this issue?

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Love your Hair,

Say goodbye to cold winds and hello to wonderful sunshine! Are you ready for sun-filled days of beach outings, barbecuing, and plenty of diversion from the usual routine? The heat of the summer months makes most eager to play down the time spent in the mirror while maintaining healthy hydrated hair.

Summer hair styles are all about being comfortable, quick, and easy. This is the season of frizzing, flopping, and everything in between that drives us insane! Got questions about summer hair? You’ll find the answers here…welcome to the Jane Carter Solution Summer Hair Series!

Welcome to the Jane Carter Solution Summer Hair Series! Join me here every Tuesday on the Ask Jane Blog for the next 8 weeks, I’ll be discussing the secrets to getting perfect summer tresses. Check back every week for haircare tips, fabulous hairstyles, and haute accessories.

Love your Hair,

Congratulations on beginning your journey to natural hair!

One of the hardest things about growing out relaxed hair is converting from a relaxed style to a natural style. Once the new growth is an inch or so long, you really begin to notice the transition between the natural hair and the relaxed or permed hair.

You’ll want a hairstyle that is gentle and protects your hair. The hair is fragile where the new growth and permed hair meet and a terrific style during this transition stage is called The Straw Set. This hair style protects the hair by minimizing strain on the place where the hair is most vulnerable because you simply “finger comb” your hair.
Here’s what you will need:

• A pack of plastic drinking straws (for slightly larger and looser curls, use small perm rods- available at any beauty supply stores)
• End papers
• Bobby pins

Step 1: Shampoo with Moisture Nourishing Shampoo and condition with Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner,
blot with a towel

Step 2: Saturate with Wrap & Roll

Step 3: Part your hair into ¼ to ½ inch sections

Step 4: Apply papers to the ends of hair

Step 5: Roll your hair onto the straws or perm rods and secure it with a hair pin

Step 6: Dry your hair under a hooded dryer

Step 7: Gently remove the straws and separate the curls

Step 8: Finger comb through curls with Nourish & Shine

Love Your Hair,

As a woman, your relationship with your father is one of the most important and profound relationships you will ever have. It’s immense. Not only does it shape the development of our personalities, values, and behaviors but it’s where you create a context for your relationships with all of the men in your life.

My father was 6’2”, slim, and looked great in suits. He walked slowly, he talked slowly, and I never remember hearing him raise his voice or spanking me…although I’m sure there were times when he was tempted. He left that task up to my mother who gladly stepped in and got the job done!

My relationship with my father was rooted in trust, respect, and the love that we had for each other. He always made me to feel safe and empowered and I knew how important I was to him. These are the qualities that I seek in all the relationships with the men in my life. I may not remember every experience that I had with my father but I remember how I felt.

Maya Angelou says it so accurately,

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel”.

Happy Father’s Day!