Black Skin – The Perfect Foil for Fabulous Silk Scarves and Shawls

Ask men of all origins about who are the most beautiful women and you can guarantee that most will include several of the world’s most gorgeous black ladies in their list.  With their huge dark eyes, full lips and typically flawless skin in a whole range of shades from honey to deep ebony, it is no wonder that black women have such enormously seductive appeal.

Aside from the other naturally beautiful features that they are born with, the skin tones of black women in many ways leaves them at a huge advantage over their paler skinned counterparts.  Not only can they usually get away with a much wider range of colors, but in many cases they can use stronger, bolder shades which make a really striking and eye-catching statement but would make a blue-eyed blonde look totally washed out.  Strong designs too, often look better against a background of smooth dark skin, allowing black women to achieve a certain flamboyance which would be overstated on those with fairer skin. Read more

Top Rated Flat Iron Favorites: Straight Talk with a Beauty Editor

Did you ever wonder how she does it? The girl with the fabulous hairstyle? We bet she used one of our all time favorite, must-have hair accessories, a straightening iron. But with so many on the market, which one is right for you? Folica.com has got you covered. We have assembled expert and customer picks below, to give you the scoop on some of our most popular, best-selling, most raved about flat irons so you can find the tool that’s right for you.
Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline 1-1/2” Straightener
Alias: The Bestseller

Soft, shiny, straight and snag free! That’s what we keep hearing from our customers. Not only do we have 2,800+ reviews already, Sedu customers are very passionate about this straightener; they keep coming back again and again to rave about it. There is a reason it’s our #1 best seller. Need we say more?

Plus: This ceramic, ionic wonder-tool is infused with 100% crushed tourmaline – a semi precious gemstone – allowing the patented, ultra-smooth plates to give incredible ‘slip’ through your hair. Any hair appliance that won’t snag or pull an overworked ‘do gets an A+ in our book. Thanks Sedu!

Chi Original Ceramic 1” Flat Iron
Alias: The Pro
Great hairstyles are simple with the right tool, CHI proves that time and time again. With an extensive product line and many different irons to choose from, we agree with their loyal customers, you can’t go wrong with CHI, but the original model is one of our faves, and surely to be one of yours!

Plus: Well known in the industry for continually creating new limited edition irons in trendy colors, CHI is great for you fashionistas!

Solia Pink 1″ Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron
Middle name: Versatility
One iron, endless styling possibilities! Straighten, flip, and even curl your hair with this baby. Solia’s Dynamic Alignment System ensures perfect contact between your hair and the plates every time you use it, and trust us, with an iron this versatile, you’ll use it a lot! We are definitely on Team Solia. Read more