....in the Black Men magazine cover shoot that is, I know this shoot was done earlier this year but her hair in this picture looks awesome and gorgeous. Say what you want about this woman but she is definitely entertaining and her figure is insane. I've cropped the pictures so they are safe to view [...]

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Hair is personal to all women especially black women. Malaika is a Danish-Tanzanian marketing officer in London who had several things to say about her relationship with her hair. Charcoal Ink caught up with her for her unique global perspective and how that's coloured her view on black hair: On her memories with hair: I [...]

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  A collection of pictures taken by me of going out in Dar-es-Salaam - this city is definitely glowing at night as seen by this gorgeous nighttime pool at the Regency hotel in Mikocheni.   

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Had this about a week ago at the local restaurant behind my office. Cheap lunch break with a super healthy kick as well! What do you guys like for lunchtime?  

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Hey Charcoal Ink readers spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate it with some new jewelry and bags. My friend Lisa is a stylist for style&dot if your interested please read below for more information. Calling all my fabulous fashionistas! Need some ME time? [...]

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For some time now I've been wanting to try a Flexi Rod set, and this weekend I took a go at it. I watched a couple of YouTube videos to get an idea on products and techniques I should use. After watching numerous videos I decided to use Giovanni's Direct Leave In Conditioner and Fantasia IC [...]

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For more pictures of the Afro Mohawk, please add me on Facebook I got this done just now at the local salon - hair wash, blow-dry and she styled it in an afro-mohawk. I have to say, I am a definite blow-dry addict who needs to cut down on how much I do it but [...]

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Found these pictures that I took myself of the ice-cold pool water of the Coral Beach Hotel in Masaki. Jump in!

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{Check the video above} Winter Ramos wants negroes who got money! I can't even pretend, I have watched every episode from Love & Hip Hop NY! I can't wait for the reunion episode which already sounds like a HOT MESS. Winter is one of the most scandalous people on the show - she is airing [...]

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  Wow what a gorgeous slice of bag heaven! I love the look of this bag. It retails for over 100 quid. How gorgeous though, considering one as a daily bagger! Love it!  

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