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#ThinkPYNK: The PYNK Girl Experience At Curlfest 2015

Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York was filled with confident women Saturday for the annual hair convention, Curlfest. The event is curated by Curly Girl Collective and it supports the natural hair movement. I had the pleasure of attending for the first time and it won’t be my last. Hair flowing and bright smiles greeted you as you approached vendors, which had awesome stuff like Ankara skirts,…

#ThinkPYNK: RHOA Star, Demetria McKinney Celebrates Her Birthday In Style

Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Demetria McKinney made her debut on the hit reality show last season and since then she has been making major moves with her acting and singing. But the biggest move she has made recently is her lavish birthday celebration that brought out some of Atlanta biggest celebrities. With the likes of Cynthia Bailey, Claudia Jordan, Marlo Hampton, Mimi Faust and Dedra…

Carol’s Daughter Encourages To Tell How You Were #BORNandMADE

Hair product line Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price has teamed up with I Am That Girl to promote #BORNandMADE. I Am That Girl is a movement spread out to eight countries and 77 chapters, many on college campuses. Their purpose is promote positive thinking for young girls to motivate them to become positive acting women and leaders in their communities. Lisa Price said on the campaign’s website,…

#PGOTD: Interview With Celebrity Hair Stylist Cynthia Meadows

Today’s PYNK Girl of the Day is celebrity hair stylist, Cynthia Meadows. This Jacksonville, Florida native has been making her way up the ranks despite her rough start in the industry and has never let her past dictate her future. Meadows has worked with some of the internets favorites such as Teyana Taylor, Malaysia Pargo, Mimi Faust and Claudia Jordan. And we had the pleasure of talking with…

Opinion: Dr. Dre Doesn’t Owe Us Anything

  Straight Outta Compton exceeded expectations when it made #1 at the box office, bringing in nearly $60 million its opening weekend following it August 14 release. Many critics of the film however, feel as though there were important pieces missing from the group’s biopic, including group member Dr. Dre’s acts of violence against women. One of those alleged victims was reporter Dee Barnes. She…

#PYNKTalk: Can You Have a Guy Best Friend?

When we say that we don’t mean that he’s gay or you’re lesbian so the chances of a physical connection would be null, we mean he likes girls, you like guys, but you don’t like each other and you have a strictly platonic friendship with no weird feelings involved. We’ve heard that no matter how cool you both may be, at some point, the guy friend may try to slide out the friend zone. So the…

#ThinkPYNK:Back To School Necessities

Its about that time when every #PYNKGirl is on her way back to school. And it’s the excitement of getting back together with your friends, hitting up all the house parties, enjoying life back on campus, and knowing you’re steps closer to graduation and your dream job. But before you get to those final steps every #PYNKGirl should have their back to school shopping list prepared and ready, but if…

#ThinkPYNK: Show Me A Real MC, Not A Femcee

When it comes to the culture of hip hop everyone can agree it’s a culture that changes with each generation. Hip hop is the only sub-culture that has a way of influencing and affecting other cultures and sets the foundation for what is considered fly and dope when it comes to style.It started with gucci track suits then evolved into kangol hats and rope chains to big white tees and air forces to…

#ThinkPYNK: 5 Reasons to see Straight Outta Compton

If you are a millennial, you were probably learning how to walk for the first time when members of N.W.A. were running from the police for the umpteenth time. As you grew up however, MTV and BET educated you on the legendary gangsta rap group, comprised of Dr. Dre, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Ice Cube and the late Eazy-E. Unless you were schooled by your still Kangol wearing uncle, many of us may be…

#PYNKTalk: Does He Deserve A First Date Kiss?

We have had many #PYNKGirl talks about the first date whether it was advice on what to wear, where to go, and even who should pay. But now that all the beginning stages of the first date blues are out of the way, what happens now at the end of the date when the guy decides to walk you to your door? The question lingering in your mind at this point is should I give this guy a fare well kiss or…

#PYNKUpdates: City Of Newark Rallies Together To Stop The Violence

The city of Newark, New Jersey has always received a bad reputation as one of the worst cities in the world but those who call Brick City home see it with a different set of eyes. As the heart of New Jersey, Newark serves as the mecca for up and coming cities in the state and with the new Mayor Ras Baraka in charge he has major plans to change the stereotype many have about Brick City. This past…

#PYNKGirlsTravel: 8 Places To Dine In The Bay Area

Many times when people think to plan a trip to California, they tend to travel to the southern cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. But five hours north of Hollywood is a whole new world of great food, drinks and lots of silicon…and not the kind you’ll find walking up and down Rodeo Drive. The Bay Area, covering the major cities of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland and neighboring smaller towns…

#PYNKTalk: Who Should Pay On The First Date?

When it comes to dating, that’s a whole conversation that could last for a while but when it comes to money and dating thats a topic that could last a lifetime. The most talked about issue when it comes to dating is who should pay on the first date and other dates that follow. It’s no secret that the common agreement among #PYNKGirls is the guy pays on the first date for numerous reasons one…

#ThinkPYNK: Cuban Pete’s Takes Over Jersey

As a Jersey native we know so well how underrated living in Jersey is especially when you’re from the tri-state area. Everyone flocks to the big bright lights of New York leaving Jersey to be treated like the ugly step child. But what if Jersey had a few hidden treasures that are sure to make it the destination for all travelers? Jersey people love to eat so it’s only right that there are quit a…

#PYNKTalk: Girls Guide To Dating

When you’re a #PYNKGirl the expectation is that you have all your ducks in a row and have it made especially in the love department. But that’s not always the case, sometimes us #PYNKGirls become so wrapped up in life and our careers that dating gets bumped to the bottom of the “To Do” list. So when its that time to get back into the dating game it’s like we are fabulous fish out of the water.…

‘Yummy Hair Extensions’ Hosts LA Pop-Up Shop and Beauty Lounge

Last Sunday, over 100 beauty enthusiasts joined Yummy Hair Extensions for the luxury hair brand’s first pop-up shop and beauty lounge in Los Angeles at Salon 11. Yummy Hair Extensions is an authentic virgin hair extensions company offering an array of the best quality hair in Texas. Packed with various hair gurus, makeup artists, and guests, the Dallas-based hair extensions line welcomed the Los…

#PYNKInspiration: Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Pray?

Some religions have written prayers available to recite for specific occasions, while others sincerely pray from their hearts allowing the holy spirit to lead. Some people pray short prayers throughout the day, while others scream prayers in times of desperation and frustration. We all communicate with God differently, but is there a right way to pray?  Matthew 6:7 tells us that Jesus did not…