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From Annie Dec 21, 2023 The Origin Story Of The Bonnet  Share  Tweet  Pin  Share The bonnet has been a staple in textured hair care since at least the 1950's. It is a protective style that is worn while sleeping to maintain the texture and style of the hair. The history of the bonnet is closely tied to the history of textured hair care and the struggles that black women have faced in maintaining their hair. In the early 1900s, black women were often looked down upon for their natural hair texture. Straight hair was seen as the standard of...

From Annie Dec 20, 2023 5 Reasons To Be Using Satin Hair Curlers   Share  Tweet  Pin  Share Satin hair curlers are a popular styling tool that can be used to create a variety of different looks. They are made of soft, silky material and can be used on all hair types. In this article, we will explore the various ways in which satin hair curlers can be used to achieve different hairstyles. 1. Loose Curls One of the most popular ways to use satin hair curlers is to create loose waves. To achieve this look, start by sectioning your hair...

To Dry or NOT to Dry Rules are made to be broken, or are they?  When it comes to dyeing your hair there are so many do's and don'ts, it's hard to keep it all straight.  Fortunately for us all, our friends at samplehime.com have put together some recommendations for you as well as explored and age old question of, "Can you dye wet hair."  I'm particularly interesting in knowing the answer to this questions as it's always such a process to dye my hair at home that I typically put it off for longer than I should.  I have to...

  Jun 03, 2020 Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Annie International’s website showed a beautiful model wearing lipstick, now the model wears a mask. For the past 27 years, Annie International, with headquarters in North Wales, PA, has serviced the beauty industry providing hair, skin, nail and makeup products to 49 countries. In mid-March, when the United States was in the early weeks of the global pandemic, Annie knew it was time to switch production of their Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), primarily used by salon workers, to include surgical and medical grade products – especially masks. ​Annie created an official...