February 2014- Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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VP of Marketing & Advertising Christina Richardson trich@midwestblackhair.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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California Lace Wigs & Weaves

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Empowering Through Beauty Expo 2014 Event Coverage

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What to Look For in a Wig for Alopecia

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Entwine Couture Natural Hair Care

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Nails, Nails, and Nails

In Every Inssue 10 Event Calendar 12 Editor’s Letter

Midwest Black Hair Magazine is a monthly publication that is devoted to showcasing African American hair styles, promoting local hair and beauty stylist, supporting local small businesses, putting a spotlight on hair & beauty events, and providing hair, beauty, and health information specifically to people of color through monthly articles.

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26 Tips To

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Makeup Tips to make your face look thinner

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32 Actress Elise Neal The New Face of Lip Addyct

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EDITORIAL CALENDAR

February

March

April

February 9, 2014 Xotics Hair Battle: Barber/Sneaker Battle Miami, FL http://www.hairbattletour.com/

March 2, 2014 Cleveland Natural Hair Care & Fitness Expo Cleveland, OH http://www.NaturalHairCareExpo. com

April 26-27, 2014 17th Annual Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair, Health, and Beauty Show College Park, GA http://naturalhairshow.org/

February 9, 2014 Hair In Motion Hair Show Los Angeles, CA February 22-25, 2014 Bronner Bros International Hair Show Atlanta, GA http://www.bronnerbros.com/

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March 22-24, 2014 America’s Beauty Show Chicago, IL http://www.americasbeautyshow. com/ March 29-30, 2014 Baltimore Natural Hair Care & Fitness Expo Baltimore, MD http://www.NaturalHairCareExpo. com

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May 4, 2014 Battle of the Talking Heads Kansas City, MO

June 8, 2014 Tangie’s 2nd Annual Braid Fest Atlanta, GA www.tangies5starbraidshop.com

July 5, 2014 New Orleans Natural Hair Expo Weekend New Orleans, LA

June 14, 2014 Care 4 Hair: 5K Run For Alopecia Shawnee, KS www.MidwestBlackHair.com/ Alopecia-Run

July 19-20, 2014 World Natural Health & Beauty Expo New York City, NY nychealthandbeauty.com

May 4-5, 2014 Hair Wars Detroit, MI http://www.hairwarsustour.com/ May 5, 2014 The WITJ Natural Hair & Beauty Show London, UK http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ the-witj-natural-hair-beauty-show-2014-london-tickets-7801403207 May 10, 2014 KC Natural Hair Event Kansas City, MO www.CoveredWithCurls.com www.MidwestBlackHair.com

Have an event coming up in 2014 that you would like to add to our Events Calendar?

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editor’s letter

February Issue:

Spreading the love of hair, beauty, & health To all the readers of MWBH Magazine: Thanks to all of our supporters for returning with us for a brand new issue of Midwest Black Hair Magazine! This February issue has a little something for everyone: hair, beauty, health, and more! Don’t forget to check out our event calendar and enjoy the great events being brought to your area.

If you haven’t registered yet for our first annual “Care 4 Hair” 5K Run for Alopecia, you still have time! Visit our website at www.MidwestBlackHair. com and register in less than 5 minutes!

We are constantly striving to perfect our magazine for our readers, and would love to hear from you. Please let us know if you have any feedback, suggestions, questions, or general comments that you would like to share with us. Feel free to email us at: info@midwestblackhair.com.

Thank you and I hope you enjoy this issue!

Malisse Lockhart-Ford Editor-In-Chief Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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IN THE NEWS

Actress Elise Neal The New Face of Lip Addyct World renowned television and film actress Elise Neal, best known for portraying memorable characters in awardnominated roles has signed on to be the face of the 2014 Spring/Summer line of extraordinary colors from Lip Addyct™.

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rom her character “Scrappy” in Rosewood to Elise’s most recent guest appearance on ABC’s “Scandal,” Neal has an amazing ability to transform into characters that leave a lasting impression. Lip Addyct is betting that she’ll be able to do the same with their upcoming line.

“When we sat down to brainstorm about who we wanted to help bring Lip Addyct into 2014, we decided it’d have to be someone who embodied our goals for the upcoming year” says Adrienne Owens, owner of Lip Addyct. “We’re no longer a brand new company. Since our creation, we’ve learned a lot, inspired many and now see ourselves as a fearless and vibrant professionals who desire to continue to wow the growing population of Addycts throughout the US. We couldn’t think of anyone we’d rather help us achieve these goals than Elise.”

When asked about becoming Lip Addyct’s newest #CelebrityAddyct, Neal says, “I’m very proud to be the spokes model for the Spring/Summer campaign! This 14 MIDWEST BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE - February 2014

Memphis born star repping a Memphis born company; I love the colors and the texture of the products and I hope we take it worldwide!”

The 2014 Addyct Campaign will feature sexy, tantalizing and alluring images that are sure to spark interest and excitement in its viewers. The gorgeous and accomplished Elise brings a grand amount of zeal and finesse to the project which was shot by famed photographer Derek Blanks in Atlanta, GA. Owens continues, ‘It’s hot!

Elise is definitely bringing the true Lip Addyct vibe. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results and can’t wait to share them with our loyal fans and customers.”

About Lip Addyct™ Lip Addyct’s exceptional line of lip care products includes lip glosses, lip lacquers, lipsticks and lip balms that are formulated with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Aloe to help guarantee that the wearer’s lips remain smooth, healthy and nurtured even when decorated. Lip Addyct lip care products are free of harsh

ingredients which may be harmful to use on lips everyday – such as camphor, menthol, phenol, silicone oil or salicylic acid. Lip Addyct’s lip care products are safe for daily use, cruelty-free and vegan approved. Available in a wide variety of pigments – everything from reds to nudes, you’re sure to find a color that fits your desire.

Based in Memphis, TN, Lip Addyct lip care products allow their user to feel confident because they are crafted to care for the lips – defending them from dryness, cracking and splitting while delivering the highly pigmented and vibrant color their users crave. Leave the milky white line behind and join the “Addyction.”

For more, follow Lip Addyct (@LipAddyct) and Celebrity Addyct Elise Neal (@TheRealNealE) on Twitter & Instagram or like the campaign on Facebook.com/LipAddyct. Lip Addyct colors are available for retail and wholesale online at LipAddyct.com.

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n January 18th at the Trumbull Marriott, Tanisha Akinloye, CEO/President, of Empowering Through Beauty Expo., presented Empowering Through Beauty Expo 2014: "A Celebration of Beauty," to benefit the American Cancer Society and Empowering Through Beauty, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit that empowers people to live a vibrant future by restoring hope, dignity, and self confidence that create a pathway to well being, employ-ability and self sufficiency through beauty.

The sold out of over 200 guests event was powered by Lamik Beauty, Shea Moisture, Design Essentials, QB & Co., Brush Salon, Marquette Collection, Salon Lavoughn, and Empowering Through Beauty, Inc. At the beginning of the expo, all guests were invited stop by the glam beauty bar lead by beauty magician, Bethany "Queen B." Bell of QB & Co., and shop the latand greatest products from well over 40 verse vendors such as Traci Lynn Jewelry, Lolita Clutch Boutique, Beautie Brownie,

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Works, Got Girlfriends, Ke'Chic Boutique, Intimate Healing, H&H Restaurant, and Mary Kay among others, with tunes spun by DJ Herman Ham. As promised, Empowering Through Beauty Expo 2014: A CELEBRATION OF BEAUTY, proved to be the first premier, star-studded charity event of its kind in Connecticut—an extravagant, deserving, fun-filled celebration, complete with everything women needed to celebrate their beauty--celebrities, shopping, pampering, inspiration, live entertainment, and of course, glam.

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with her vivacious personality, followed by a dynamic prayer from Ena Moales of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Special honorees, Anthony Cymery "Joe the Barber" of Haircuts For Hugs and Carmen Nieves, were honored by Sadie Lovelson, Vice President of ETBINC., and founder, Tanisha Akinloye, for touching the lives of those in need. Immediately after the award presentations, Shyheim Akinloye, lit up the stage with an impromptu rap performance, followed by Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012, who candidly spoke about standing up for what you believe in through the illustration of her own experiences with bul-

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she overcame, encouraging all women to find their inner 'beautiful.'

Actor/singer, Anthony "Tony" Grant, of Tyler Perry's"Why Did I Get Married" and "Marriage Counselor" and Own Network's "Love thy Neighbor," captivated the audience with two stellar performances-"You're for Me," and "Beautiful Woman."

Fashion stylist, Debbie Wright of Project Closet, revealed how all women can enhance and discover their own personal style, while Dr. Tiana Von Johnson used her power of influence to the fullest and challenged all of the women in the audience to be fearless! R&B singer, Lamone, amped the ladies in the crowd even more when he hit the stage with a fun and sultry performance of his breakout new single, "High Off You." The final featured woman of empowerment, success coach, Marge Piccini, admonished everyone to 'create your own success.' Guests were not disappointed with the finale of the fabulous expo--none other than celebrity designer, Ty'ron Perrin of the Marquette Collection, who presented a whimsical runway show in collaboration with hair/art sculpturer, Bethany "Queen B." Bell and Lamik Beauty, inspired by 'Hunger Games.'

CEO/President and beauty expert, Tanisha Akinloye, created Empowering Through Beauty Expo (ETB Expo) 2014: A CELEBRATION OF BEAUTY., with the im-

lying, which inspired her to take her own stand with the launch of her anti-bullying campaign.

Jen the Pen, formerly of Love and Hip Hop NY, shared her introspective insights on 'media vs. perception,' encouraging all women to not let outside influences define who we are. Award winning news anchor, Kathryn Hauser, of News 12, introduced Grammy Nominated R&B Sensation, Jazmine Sullivan. After a long-awaited hiatus from the music industry, Jazmine Sullivan, extended her support to ETB Expo because she 'believed in the cause.'

Jazmine took to the stage to introduce her mother, interior decorator/creative director, Pam Sullivan, who spoke passionately about beauty/self-confidence. Pam Sullivan shared her daughter's earlier struggles with self-esteem in an industry that 'often times demands unrealistic perfection,' and how

women and girls, and the dynamic beauty professionals who inspire our communities. Tanisha thanked supporters at the end

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HAIR

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Tips To Achieve & Retain Length

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Eat Healthy & Drink Lots of Water:

Remember the Scalp:

Adding scalp massages and hot oil treatments to your hair regimen is very helpful in your quest for achieving and retaining length.

A healthy scalp is key. For scalp massages, start at the temples, and move your fingertips in small circular motions with a constant pressure, not too hard though.

Work your way around your head in small sections at a time. Try to avoid scalp massages right before a chemical process as this may make your scalp more sensitive.

It has been proven that your health has a great deal to do with healthy hair. To achieve stronger more shiny hair, make sure you have a balanced diet and drink lots of water.

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Trim Ends Regularly:

Trimming your ends will not make your hair grow, but it will help you to retain length.

Your ends should be trimmed about every 6-8 weeks for relaxed hair, or 3-4 months for natural hair. This will rid you of damaged and split ends and reduce the amount of hair breakage that you experience.

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Lay off The Heat:

It is not a good idea to use heat on your hair all the time. From blow drying to flat irons, heat is used often in our styling regimens, but too much heat can damage the hair. Maybe add curlers instead of a curling iron once in a while, or let your hair air dry instead of using a hair blow dryer. Mix it up and you will notice your hair will look even healthier as you use less heat.

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Let Hair Rest: Protective styles are a

great way to let your hair rest from your daily hairstyles. Some protective styles include braiding and twisting the hair, with added hair or your own, as well as sew-in extensions, and also wigs. Using these protective styles will let your hair rest and help to keep it strong.

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Condition Hair:

Finding the right conditioner for your hair is a key component to achieving and retaining length. Hair conditioner moisturizes hair and makes it softer and shiner. Conditioners also protect hair from heat applied by blow dryers and curling irons.

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Invest in Vitamins/Supplements:

Along with eating healthy and drinking lots of water, we also suggest vitamins and supplements. There are some that are designed specifically for hair growth, but using a combination of everyday vitamins can help you achieve healthier hair as well, resulting in hair growth.

Some vitamins that have been said to help with your hair are Iron, Zinc, Bcomplex Vitamins, and Vitamin D. Be sure to always consult your physician before taking anything though.

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What to Look for in a Wig for Alopecia

By Steven McCracken

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f you have alopecia, you will be all too aware of how distressing hair loss can be, how it can affect your confidence and self-esteem and how, on top of all that, you may have to deal with others' opinions or prejudices. Alopecia has many forms ranging from small patchy hair loss on the head (alopecia areata) to full body hair loss (alopecia universalis).

Human hair wigs can last longer than ready-towear wigs If you plan to wear a wig every day, it might be worth investing in a human hair wig. This is because it is the closest to your own hair and responds to moisture, the weather elements etc in a way that you will already be familiar with. Unlike ready-to-

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wear synthetic wigs which are normally supplied in a 'set' style, a human hair wig allows you to create your own styles, use heated appliances and so on - an important routine in many women's lives. With correct care, human hair wigs can last longer than ready-to-wear pieces, even up to 2 years.

A silicone base or silicone features can offer extra security Thanks to a revolutionary new manufacturing process, those with alopecia now have access to human hair wigs with a full silicone base. Known as 'vacuum' wigs, this product creates suction between the scalp and base which means it's almost impossible to accidentally dislodge the wig. Provided there is no hair on the scalp, a wig made from pure silicone will provide extra staying power. Many human hair wigs are also now designed with internal silicone strips which offer added staying power. A high number of individuals with alopecia feel that bases combined with silicone bring bring peace of mind together with security and with comfort!

Look for wigs with 'close wefts' or 'drawn thru' hair

gaps, unsightly giveaway seams or missing sections. Close weft human hair wigs can be blow-dried or exposed to windy weather conditions without the wearer feeling self-conscious.

All that will appear is a natural-looking scalp. Drawn through hair is when the hair is threaded through two base layers rather than one - in order to totally conceal any knotting or hair attachment. This ultimately means that the hair looks like it's growing straight out of the scalp/skin. Close wefts and drawn through hair techniques offer an enhanced, realistic look.

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A good quality wig, especially a human hair wig, will offer 'close wefts' and be made with another feature called 'doubledrawn hair'. Close wefts means that the hair is attached to the base in very close sections so that, overall, hair is evenly and closely distributed and looks just like a dense head of natural hair. This means that when the hair is parted, there are no

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HAIR With the boom of African American women embracing their “Naturalista”, some would say that there has been a lot more women opting for the DIY (Do It Yourself) looks. With the thousands of hair videos on YouTube and other video sharing sites, you can find a new style with a quick search in less than a minute, and possibly conquer the style after watching it over and over again.

With this new revenue of information being given to consumers, bloggers have unintentionally relayed the message that there is no longer a need to go to the beauty salon. Operating to merge the separation between beauty bloggers and licensed stylists, Entwine Couture was created. Understanding that women, processed or natural, benefit from the knowledge of both is a message that they are delivering.

Entwine Naturalle Coiffure Collezioni is a premier salon-inspired natural hair care and style line, and they are encouraging women to return to the salon. Providing innovative products as well as ongoing education, they are unique in their own. Entwine Couture is stepping up, insuring that beauty bloggers have the opportunity to learn from professional stylists and their peers.

With the consumer’s best interest in mind, Entwine Couture is taking the lead role as a facilitator of cross training hosting style seminars, tailored workshops, and master classes, bringing the professional stylist back into the conversation to insure that bloggers and professional stylists have the proper hair care information, assuring the most rewarding hair care journey for women.

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BEAUTY

Makeup Tips to Make Your Face Look Thinner

By Manini Thakur

We know that there are days when you don't feel excited. We have been there too. No matter what the reason is, not feeling your best sucks. However if putting on your best dress isn't enough and you really want to lift your spirits and appear your best, here are a few makeup tips to do so. Use the following techniques while applying makeup and watch how you appear fabulous with just a few strokes.

USE THE MAGIC BRUSH TO APPEAR SLIMMER!

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sweep it diagonally upwards to the middle of the ear. Make a "fish face" while doing this to figure out the perfect placement. Do not apply too much of it.

Highlight your eyesThe more dramatic your eyes look, the slimmer your face will appear. Use eyeliner and mascara to make your eyes appear larger and a dark shadow to add volume.

Gold and pink shadows work best for blue eyes, copper and plum for green eyes and blue, teal and purple look great with brown eyes.

Bronzer is the keyIn makeup, dark shades recede while lighter shades highlight the features. Use a bronzer correctly to lift the weight off your face. Apply the bronzer on the jaw line to highlight your cheek bones. Blend the bronzer properly with your makeup so that you do not appear too dark. To hide your double chin, apply bronzer on your jawline to define the area.

Blend it perfectly.

HighlighterAdd a little touch up to your cheek bones with a light highlighter.

Also apply some on the center of your nose and forehead to elongate your face and make your entire face look lighter.

Pink LipsHide your eye circles-

The right shape of your eyebrowEyebrows play a big role in how slim or heavy your face appears. Your eyebrows need to be thick with an arch in the middle. A higher arched eyebrow lifts the face and makes a round face appear slimmer. You can also use an eyebrow pencil with a shade darker than your natural brow to make them stand out.

Dark circles add weight to your face. Cover your under eye circles with a concealer and blend it to match the rest of your face. You can also use a white eye shadow or a highlighter to the corners of your eyes to make them stand out. By making your eyes stand out your face will look slimmer.

Blush-

Dark shades of lipsticks make you look heavier. A light pink shade makes the face look light and gives fullness to your lips.

Nude colors make your lips appear thinner.

Try these steps the next time you apply makeup and watch the magic happen.

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HEALTH

Is Stress Hindering your weight loss efforts?

By Jacquelyn Hollister

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tress happens when people feel like they don’t have the tools to manage all of the demands in their lives. Oftentimes the emotional stress in our lives can paralyze us from starting our weight loss journey, and can even hinder weight loss progress.

In most cases, stress stems from issues with money (lack of, debt, etc), poor relationships (with our Higher Power, our selves, and/or others), and our physical environment (disorganization, clutter, negative people, etc). When it comes to reducing stress in these areas, employing basic problem solving skills is the key.

First, determine which of the areas above need the most attention in your life right now.

Next, identify the problem in that area by asking yourself, “Why am I having such difficulty maintaining this area of my life?” The answer may not come immediately, so take your time and seriously think about it. Once you realize why, be sure to

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write it down.

Now that you have identified the problem, it’s time to create a plan of ACTION for tackling the problem. Complete the following steps. (Do you have something to write with ready?): Step 1. Brainstorm on possible solutions. Let the ideas flow without judgment, be open-minded.

Step 2. Consider the pros and cons for each solution you come up with, and then choose the best solution.

Step 3. Create a plan of action for achieving the solution you selected, and ask for help if necessary.

Step 4. Follow through!

Step 5. Repeat with a different solution if necessary (Be persistent!)

Achieving and maintaining balance in the areas of money, relationships, and physical environment will free up energy and allow you to go full force

in pursuing your weight loss goal, as well as help maintain your goal once you have reached it.

Jacquelyn Hollister, founder of Her Mind & Body and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, is a certified health coach who specializes in weight loss. Jacquelyn helps women who desire to lose weight to improve their eating habits, develop enthusiasm towards physical fitness, and employ simple techniques for reducing stress in their lives. Jacquelyn truly believes that YOU have the power to lose weight, and that Her Mind & Body has the tools and resources to help you. Learn more about Jaquelyn’s online weight loss programs at www.HerMindandBody.com.

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USA Heating Notice - If you or a loved one has difficulty paying for heating bills, then this distribution of brand new portable infrared heaters is your chance to make life a little easier. These infrared heaters warm the room evenly and efficiently without drying out the air.

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