A Woman’s Worth: Naturally Revolutionary

Does this image look familiar? Yes, it is a Rosie the Riveter inspired design. I wanted to reintroduce this strong iconic image to the Global Couture brand. What do you think? Leave comments below. A brief history of Rosie: Before the United States entered World War II, several companies already had contracts with the government to produce war equipment for the Allies. Almost overnight the United States entered the war and war production had to increase dramatically in a short … [Read more...]


Is an Afro Still a Political Statement? The New York Times Explores

by Clutch Is an afro still a political statement? It’s a complicated question for the African-American community, whose hair is tangled in the web of American racial politics.The weight of the issue doesn’t stop journalists from attempting to explore it. New York Times writer Ruth La Ferla examined the political significance of the new afro, determining that it’s “a kinder, gentler ‘natural’ pretty much shorn of its militancy” compared to the style of the 1960s era.She writes:The style’s current … [Read more...]


Kids with Natural Hair: Healthy Hair Care Tips for Children

by Bee of 83toinfinity.comof ThreeNaturals   Do you have memories of sitting in between your mother’s legs while she parted your hair, oiled your scalp, and styled you up in some plaits and twists, perhaps with pretty clips and bubbles and elastics? Are those memories fond or fearful? For me, they’re all warm and fuzzy. Having my mom wash and braid me up for school was usually something I looked forward to – her hands were gentle, I loved the smell of the African Pride scalp oils she used … [Read more...]


GLOBAL COUTURE Giveaway

ATTENTION LADIES: A GLOBAL COUTURE giveaway is now up on NaturalChica.com:  Go to link below to enter: http://www.naturalchica.com/2013/10/giveaway-global-couture-t-shirt-accessory-set/The GiveawayTwo lucky Natural Chica winners will receive their choice of 1 T shirt & 1 Accessory set  Choices: Stay Calm I’m Just Natural Tee, Curly Girl Tee, Nappy Dictionary Tee (sizes small-4xl) & Kente Bow accessories set    … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Briana

My name is Briana Alyssa and I am originally from Los Angeles. Both my mother and fathers side are from Arkansas and my hair is definitely a blend of both family's traits. My thickness is from my dads side and I owe having long hair most of my life to my mothers side. I am often questioned if Im "mixed" because of my curls but both parents are African American. I received my first perm when I was nine because my mom couldn't handle how thick my hair was. My last perm was when I was 13, I decided … [Read more...]


How to Rock a Bow by Global Couture

         Hairbows are the perfect way to dress up natural hair. Check out some of my faves worn on buns, locs, wash n gos, twa's, and bantu knots. They can even double as bowties. All super cute! Shop tees and accessories at GlobalCouture.net … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Elysian

 My name is Elysia Hines and I was born and raised in Chicago. I am biracial, my mother is Caucasian (Scottish/Welsh heritage), while my father is African American. I started getting relaxers at the age of 4 (yes, crazy to fathom that thought now.) My mother says my hair was so thick and unruly, that she didn’t know how to handle it. So, she cut all my hair off when I was around 5 (yes, I looked like a little boy walking around lol). Being someone who had gotten relaxers my whole life, … [Read more...]