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{Natural Hair Series, Part 1} They Are Not Their Hair: A Look at the Latina Curl Stigma
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{Natural Hair Series, Part 1} They Are Not Their Hair: A Look at the Latina Curl Stigma

8 years ago by Bren Herrera
I love my natural hair. I may not always reflect that, but I do. There have been times I hated it and didn't care at all. But in the end, my hair is a true representation of how I identify myself and will give you a pigeon hole view into my spirit. It's my...
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Chronicles of Unhealthy Hair: A New Do
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Chronicles of Unhealthy Hair: A New Do

9 years ago by Bren Herrera
This is the look of defeat. The look of whatevs and life's a b****.  It was 7 am.  I was tired. Stressed. On only 2 hours of sleep. And on a plane.I really contemplated not writing this post. The idea of bringing more attention to the issues I've been ha...
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It’s All About the Curl; The Mighty, Fabulous Curl
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It’s All About the Curl; The Mighty, Fabulous Curl

9 years ago by Bren Herrera
Don't mind my somber look in that pic! I was having a moment. But, I am over the moon excited with the progress I've accomplished with reclaiming my curls! Oh, yes I am! *insert a lean back and upward thrust* That's how excited I am. I can't really sho...
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Going Au Natural, Part II: Hair Products To the Rescue
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Going Au Natural, Part II: Hair Products To the Rescue

9 years ago by Bren Herrera
Avail at Costco. Take daily.Avail onlineFound this trio (conditioner not shown) at TJ Maxx for $20/each. Online, about $40/ea.Avail at Whole Foods for $10. Worth it.I finally ope...
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Going Natural: A Painful Journey with my Hair- Part I
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Going Natural: A Painful Journey with my Hair- Part I

9 years ago by Bren Herrera
Before the chop, sometime in early June this year. I live through my hair. You can learn a lot about me through my hair. It speaks proverbial volumes about my life and perspective on a lot of things. I didn't realize how much my hair person...
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The Onion Tweet & the Quvenzhane Wallis’ of The World
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The Onion Tweet & the Quvenzhane Wallis’ of The World

10 years ago by Bren Herrera
Twitter has changed the way we think, talk, and engage as a global culture. Sometimes it's great, other times all it does is bring forth the ugly souls and spirits in people; people lacking awareness and not even caring to own a filter piece, saying what the...
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