Keisha P. Crabtree

Black women’s hair products are killing us. Why isn’t more being done?

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 days ago
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Photograph: Hero Images Inc./Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Stock Photo

A new study reveals what some scientists and researchers have suspected for years – that frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair relaxers may have serious health effects, including breast cancer. Published in Oxford University’s Carcinogenesis Journal, the study found that Black women who used these products at least seven times a year for 15 or more years had a roughly 30% increased risk of developing breast cancer compared with more infrequent users.

The research team also analyzed survey data from Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study, which followed more than 50,000 African American women for more than 25 years and observed their medical diagnoses and any factors that could influence their health. The results? Of the women followed from 1997 to 2017, 95% reported using lye-based relaxers, and ultimately 2,311 developed breast cancers.

This additional risk factor is just one part

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Alicia Silverstone took this styling tip from her Clueless alter ego Cher

By Keisha P. Crabtree 3 days ago

Alicia Silverstone was inspired by her ‘Clueless’ character Cher Horowitz to take Polaroid pictures of her outfits.



Alicia Silverstone standing in front of a mirror posing for the camera: Clueless


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Clueless

The 44-year-old actress starred as the fashion-obsessed teen in the 1995 movie, who had a computer system that chose her ensembles for her.

And the ‘Lodge’ star has revealed the one styling tip she took from her alter ego is taking snaps of her wearing an outfit to help her decide whether it goes.

Alicia told Us Weekly’s Stylish: “She [Cher] inspired me, let’s just say.

“I think that in the movie, when she’s taking Polaroid pictures of her outfits to see how they look — we do that.

“I think it’s a really good way for us all to remember a really good outfit once you figure it out.

Gallery: Cannes Film Festival 2021: 10 of the best looks from the red carpet (BANG Showbiz)

Lights,

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How To Stream The USA Men’s Basketball Olympic Matchup Against Iran

By Keisha P. Crabtree 3 days ago

The USA men’s basketball team stumbled out of the gate at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Gregg Popovich’s squad completely fell flat in the opener against France and, in addition to suffering their first loss in the Olympics since 2004, the United States flailed down the stretch in concerning fashion.

On Wednesday morning in Tokyo, Team USA will be back on the floor, and the squad’s second contest projects to be a more favorable matchup. The Americans take on Iran in a game in which they are favored by approximately 40 points, depending on which sports wagering outlet one values. Iran is a team without a single active NBA player, though Hamed Haddadi is a former member of the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns, and the United States will have an overwhelming talent advantage.

It remains uncertain as to how Team USA will respond to early adversity. At the same time,

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Twelve Accessories That Will Keep You Ahead Of The Fashion Curve

By Keisha P. Crabtree 3 days ago

UNITED STATES—Let’s be honest, us mere mortals are a little bit too busy to have our fingers constantly on the pulse of fashion and as such we can tend to miss out on the trends as they come and go with alarming regularity.

Some of these trends may be little more than a passing fad and others seem a step too far. This summer a lot of the big trends are with an eye to comfort and ease of use, this is no doubt a nod to the tough time we’ve been having of it lately with the pandemic.

Usually fashion trends are based far more on form over function but it seems in 2021 those who decide what’s in and what’s out are trying their hardest to make it easy for us mere mortals to keep up with trends AND retain a sense of calm and casualness. 

However,

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