1Blessed Natural Mag

1BlessedNatural Spotlight: Faux Locs- (photo cred: Instagram and Facebook M Z T )  Earlier this year, we saw everyone and their mama rocking crochet braids . Now, the new natural hair inspired trend is faux locs or temporary dreads protective style. Faux locs have been around since the popularity of locs in the 1970s . Back in February, K.C. Undercover actress Zendaya stepped out on the Oscars red carpet with the Lisa Bonet inspired hairstyle. In the '90s, Bonet wore her natural hair in medium size locs with the top section pulled back into a ponytail, and she still wears her locs today. Since Coleman wore her faux locs, other celebrities like Meagan Good and Tasha Smith have been rocking theirs too.                                              ...

Zendaya Shuts Down Giuliana Rancic's Ignorant Hair Comments with Intelligent and Classy Response (photo courtesy of Flickr- Viva Vivianista under CC BY 2.0 and Instagram ) Last Sunday, actress Zendaya appeared on the Oscars red carpet in an elegant Vivienne Westwood gown and faux dreadlocks. Her hairstyle was inspired by actress Lisa Bonet. Giuliana Rancic, host of the E!'s Fashion Police commented that she felt Zendaya's hairstyle was overwhelming to her frame. She also said, "I feel like she smells like patchouli oil...or weed." Rancic's ignorant and racist comments have been shut down by people on social media. But, Zendaya's social media response is by far the best, most classy and intelligent response anyone could give. In a screenshot of black letters against a white background, Zendaya wrote this: I found Zendaya's response to Rancic's ignorant and racist comments to be refreshing. The young actress identified the stereotyp...