Salon Talk

SWV is Back in the Studio!

Tuesday, 30 March 2010 17:32

The other day I was listening to one of my all time favorite Jams, "Weak" by SWV and thought, "Man, it would be legit if they got back together." So, I'm not sure if it was telepathy or a mere coincidence that Coko, LeLe and Taj are back in the recording studio! Yes, it is true, SWV is back in full effect! For those who don't know, SWV was a popular female R&B trio that rocked the airways throughout the 90's. Unfortunately, the ladies disbanded in 1999 to pursue solo projects. Now they are gearing up for their comeback album.

Check out the ladies in action at the studio:

Kelis and Adewale Couple Alert!

Tuesday, 30 March 2010 14:26

Looks like Kelis has found her a new Boo to "boss" around! Rumor has it that her new man is former Chicago Bears defensive end, Adewale Ogunleye.Word has it that these two are definately an item.  We were a huge fan of Adewale when he was dating our girl, Actress Sanaa Lathan. Oh, well! We wish them the best of luck!

The Mariah Carey Interview

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 10:05

We absolutely love the fabulously styled B.Scott. Check him out on LoveBScott.com! Below is the interview that he did with Mimi herself! It's amazing!

Celebrity Halloween 2009

Sunday, 01 November 2009 09:23

Check out some of the hottest costumes worn by our favorite celebrities in 2009!

Rihanna looks grrrrreat as Tony the Tiger!

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Chris Brown Live ?

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 20:42

Perhaps in an effort to upstage his Ex-girlfriend, R&B starlet, Rihanna, Chris Brown's label announces his plans for a month long "fan appreciation" tour today. The tour will acknowledge and thank his fans for their ongoing support.  Coincidentally, the announcement was released on the same day as Rihanna's debut single, Russian Roulette.  Because the tour is conceptualized for and with 'fans only' in mind, intimate venues were selected for these concerts. The tour is set to kick off on November 14th at the House of Blues in Houston and will end in New York on December 15th.

It is reported that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing friendships, jobs and leadership opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Also receiving a portion of the proceeds will be the Jenesse Center in Los Angeles. The Jenesse Center is a non-profit organization that helps support victims of domestic abuse.

Brown will also perform next Tuesday at the New Jersey Giants Stadium.

Mixed Reviews for Mattel's New Black Barbie Dolls

Friday, 09 October 2009 09:10

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Mattel Launches its newest series of black Barbie Dolls this week to mixed reviews. The "So In Style" line,  features Barbie's Best Friends Grace, Kara and Trichelle, each with her own unique style and interests and a little sister sidekick: Courtney, Janessa and Kianna. Noticeable are the variations in skin tones ( light brown, chocolate, and caramel) coupled with differences in hair texture; Trichelle and Kianna have curlier hair. In an effort to encourage young black girls to view themselves as beautiful, Barbie designer Stacey McBride-Irby has created a series of dolls that not only portray black women as inspirational and career-minded, but also resemble them more closely. She admits that her 6 year old daughter is an inspiration.

Sounds like a great move on Mattel's part, right? Well, we are not so sure about this. Apparently, the dolls have received mixed reviews. The New York Daily News showed the new "So In Style" trio of dolls – Grace, Kara and Trichelle – to several girls in New York to get feedback. While many liked the dolls, some felt the toy company overdid it with the shiny bling, big earrings and fancy sneakers. Although many black women are praising Mattel for its efforts,there are still some that are concerned that the long straight hair does not address the beauty issues that many young black girls struggle with. For example, within the black community, long, straight hair is often considered more beautiful than short kinky hair.

Are we being too hard on Mattel? Perhaps. I am all for embracing the natural textures of black hair, but is it feasible for a Barbie doll? Barbies are about make believe. So what if my doll has long straight hair? In my opinion, it will be easier to maintain for playing purposes. I say this because when I was a little girl I owned a black Barbie named Dee Dee. She was from the 1986 Barbie and the Rockers collection.  I loved this doll! She was beautiful. Her skin looked mine, her features resembled mine, but that hair! OMG! I could do nothing with her hair. You see, Mattel made her hair so curly that one trip in the bathtub was all she wrote! I ended up with a doll with tangled hair that I could do nothing with; not fun at all. Unless Barbie is going to come complete with Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding or some other Barbie-sized styling aid, no thanks!

Now, I'm not saying that Barbie must have long hair down her back; a short bob will do just fine. Manageability is the key. I know my mother got tired of me dipping into her products to try to tame Ms. Dee Dee's hair!