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In Our Heads About Our Hair

Trina — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Essence.com has an interesting article about the new documentary "In Our Heads About Our Hair". It’s a candid and funny glimpse into the issues surrounding hair and self-esteem while advocating for the acceptance of all hairstyle choices.

The film was produced by Anu Prestonia, Maitefa Angaza and Paulette Maat Kesa Tabb and will be presented at the Brooklyn Art Museum’s New Voices in Black Cinema Film Festival next month.

Watch the video below and tell me what you think!

In Our Heads About Our Hair – Trailer from Hemamset Angaza on Vimeo.

“The Help” Cleans Up at the SAG Awards…Pun Intended

Trina — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The Help, was one of my favorite books of 2009, (has it been that long since I’ve read it?) and the movie was just as good (something rare when doing adaptation from book to screen). Octavia Spencer shined last night at the SAG Awards in a gray, satin Tadashi Shoji gown. Her make-up and up-do was simple and flawless.

She later won the award for Best Supporting Actress, saying in her speech that she would “dedicate this to the downtrodden, the under-served, the underprivileged, overtaxed, whether emotionally, physically, or financially." Spencer said she would also dedicate her award to civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, whose murder is portrayed in the movie. Backstage, she talked to E! reporter Ted Casablanca, about the challenges women face with their weight.

"Women would be much happier if they ate. I know I sure get a headache when I don’ t eat!"

"But, you know what?" Octavia said, picking up her heavy SAG trophy, "I’m just gonna lift this baby a few times to lose that little bit of weight I need to!"

Viola Davis shined as well, in an embroidered Marchesa gown. I barely recognized her! Her hair was gorgeous and the short curls frame her face well.

She won Best Actress, and thanked actresses Cecily Tyson and Meryl Streep for inspiring her to become an actress. She also went on to say how much she loved working with the cast.

"The ensemble is just a group effort, brought together to create a singular effect, and all these actors on the stage gave up their ego and were able to just work. And it’s been such a joy to be a part of this cast."

I think all three women glowed on-stage, and loved Emma Stone’s black Alexander McQueen gown against her pale skin. And I loved the fact that it was short!

I normally snore through the Oscars, but maybe this year I’ll watch to see if Viola and Octavia “clean up” there as well. The Oscars are live on February 26th. Are you watching?

Mary, Mary

Trina — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Mrs. Blige is the ultimate risk-taker when it comes to her hair. I love her for that. Nothing’s worse than looking at pictures of yourself and seeing the same hairstyle year after year.

Her look for the American Music Awards was timeless. Her short crop of blond hair fit her face well. (I think it’s a wig personally, but I digress…)

Do you agree with the adage that as a woman ages she needs to shorten her hair? Or do you think that hair length shouldn’t be dictated by age? I like Mary with the shorter ‘do, not because of her age, but because it jazzy, yet classic and shows off her expressive facial features. Let me know which look you prefer. Have a great weekend everyone!

Vs.

Hair-Tinted Glasses

Trina — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:00:06 +0000

The first thing I notice on a person is–you guessed it–their hair. I can’t help it! Old habits die hard.

When I re-read my second manuscript, I noticed that all the descriptions of my characters were not descriptions of them–I only described their hair. No strands were left uncovered. (Believe me I fixed this in my re-writes.)

So who’s hair am I feeling now? It would have to be Monica. The only word to describe her hair is FIERCE!

Next would be Taraji P. Henson. She is rocking that cut!

I feel like I have hair-tinted glasses on all the time. Whenever I describe someone in real life I always start with their hair.

“Did you see the girl with the angled bob cut?”

“No, not her, the one with all the split ends.”

Annoying?

Yes.

Will I do something about it?

Absolutely not!