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The History Behind Braids

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The History Behind Braids

It's not uncommon to hear the term cultural appropriation be thrown about when talking about a non Black woman wearing braids and Cainrows/Cornrows. As stylish as they may be now it is very important to understand where braids originate from, the history behind the style and WHY it is such an important part of Black Culture. SO, since it’s Black History Month we here at the Froday HQ are about to do JUST THAT!! To make this very simple, easy and clear to understand we're going to break it down into three parts, The origin of braids, The cultural impact...

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Buy Black Beauty this Black history Month

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Buy Black Beauty this Black history Month

Oh Hey FroDay Fam!!  You know it's Black History Month and we are back with another Buy Black feature post! This time we are highlighting the beauty scene and some of the wonderful Black owned cosmetic brands out there! So without further ado.. Here is our list of seven black owned beauty brands Chale Yenko!! ONE  IMAN COSMETICS You know we absolutely had to begin with the OG! One of the first ever make up brands with a focus on black skin. Founded in 1994 Iman Cosmetics was birthed and created by Supermodel, Actress and Entrepreneur Iman. Designed for people...

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Three Ways To Style Your Afro this World Afro Day

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Three Ways To Style Your Afro this World Afro Day

September 15th marks the official World Afro Day!! Yes, a day dedicated to the excellence that is Black Hair baby!! So how are you rocking your fro? Or how will you style your hair in your obligatory Afro appreciation Instagram post?  Don't worry we have your back for both! TWA or a long Afro this is for all of you! Check out our post on three natural hairstyles you can rock with your Afro!! AFRO PUFF  As the Lady of Rage once said! "I rock rough and stuff with my Afro Puffs.. Rock on!!" Who doesn't love a good puff? Fun...

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Who we are shopping with this Black Pound Day!

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Who we are shopping with this Black Pound Day!

Oyaaa BPD is back againnnn! August 1st marks the first Saturday of the month which marks the new monthly Black Pound Day here in the UK. Black Pound day is an initiative started by Rapper Swiss to encourage us to spend our pounds in our community for the day.  In honour of this we here at the Froday HQ have compiled a list of all the black owned businesses we will be shopping with on this day. We have everything from hair and beauty to candles, diffusers, cakes and Durags!! Check them out below and get your shop on people!! ...

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July: 5 Black owned Hair Brands

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July: 5 Black owned Hair Brands

Hey Hey Fro Day Fam!! Guess who's back at it again with a black owned business post!? Yesoo it is us sha, who else will it be?  This time we are coming to you straight with 5 black owned hair brands for the month of July. So instead of wasting time YENKORRR Afrocenchix Website: https://afrocenchix.com Social page: https://www.instagram.com/afrocenchix Owned by two friends, Afrocenchix is a Black owned hair care line. They blend natural and organic ingredients with expertise to make hair care as simple as possible. The Afrocenchix co-founders create every product themselves and use the products themselves, as do...

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