Celeb Shades
Do your 'do like the stars do
MO�NIQUE
Nakisha Straker, Urban Textures Salons: �Even though it�s very natural and even conservative, Mo�Nique has a lot of colour in her hair through the blending of highlights.�
RIHANNA
Nakisha Straker: �Rihanna�s definitely coming out of her shell in that she�s using shades that truly compliment her skin colour � lots of golds and browns that create movement and look fun.�
QUEEN LATIFAH
Tami Turner, Head Turners Salon: �Queen Latifah sets a precedent for the tone of blond a black woman can go for.�
MARY J. BLIGE
Tami Turner: �Mary J. Blige finally got her blond right.�
Maria Bertrand, Kasnique Hair Design Studio: �It�s not natural, but I love how Mary J�s blonds are never brassy.�
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Do your 'do like the stars do
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A century after the disease was discovered, the focus is still on finding a cure
Replacing the pressure to be skinny with a plan to be healthy.
A specially designed support group is helping black women break the silence about breast cancer
Image consultant and certified Reiki master Mahalia Crichlow speaks about the benefits of alternative treatments
Dr. Trisha Edwards schools Sway on the uniqueness of black health
The hour has come for a wardrobe spring loaded with crisp neutrals, vibrant colours and a more-the-merrier take on accessories.
Toronto's Room Service restaurant dishes out island flavours with a personal touch.
The Bullens: Built for the rhythm of family life
Olympic hopeful shows courage in the face of tragedy
After a decade away from the game, Cito Gaston is back on the bench
New gym floor supports sport in at-risk community
He dazzled us at the All-Star Game...But what happens when Shaq goes wack?
Calls the plays at Sportsnet
has all the answers for those looking for love in all the right (and wrong) places
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Toronto-born singer Melanie Fiona talks about her journey to the top of the charts
Erykah Badu's New Amerykah, Part Two: Return of the Ankh is a return to her melodic neo soul roots
The former Sugar Jones singer has stripped away bubblegum pop for soulful sounds
and control of her life
On her latest album, Kellylee Evans
questions the concept of 'good' and
channels her alter ego
New textbook brings African Canadian origins to the classroom
An anthology of mixed-race women's experiences is seeking new voices
Thirteen years ago, bumping her head led TV personality Karlene Nation to discover a tumour that could have ended her life
Jajube Mandiela, Degrassi�s next breakout star
Trey Anthony of 'Da Kink brings her new play, on men and the secrets they keep, to the stage
A new mandate at the Toronto Centre for the Arts has it shaking up its programming
Former MuchMusic host aims to save Africa
Though Good Hair is no longer in theatres, hair is always a hot issue, says Chris rock
Trey Anthony of 'Da Kink brings her new play, on men and the secrets they keep, to the stage
Gems of Hope CEO Thierry Zomahoun turned micro-loans into major success
The National Society of Black Engineers marks its annual
convention with a first-ever Canadian conference
Goes way beyond giving out annual awards
Tropicana celebrates 30 years of helping others
Promoting self-care and self-confidence for local women
Is experience and forward thinking enough to make former city councillor Garnett Manning the city's next mayor?
For the first time, a Bay Street law firm provides pro bono services to one of Toronto's priority neighbourhoods.
After Haiti was leveled by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake...
NHL veteran Georges Laraque is working to help rebuild the earthquake-ravaged nation.
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