For this week's iPhone App of the Week, we look at GoNappturale ($1). This app allows you to find natural hair salons — a godsend for any woman who's ever searched for an expert with natural Black hair. There are no bells or whistles here, just a pretty straightforward Yellow Pages-like service. Upon opening the app, your phone will search for nearby businesses, and spit out a list of salons. Read more

The recession may have sliced into cosmetic surgery profits, but, according to a recent survey released by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), more people of color are going under the knife. More than half of those surveyed said cosmetic surgery has become more popular in their racial or ethnic group over the past five years. (The study measured perception of popularity, not actual Read more

Bronzer is considered a safe way to "sun," and it gives the complexion an instant look of warmth. But if you have a darker skin tone, have you ever felt that instead of illuminating your skin with a sun-kissed glow, your bronzer just disappears, making you feel as if you've just wasted money? It doesn't have to be that way. All it takes is a few tricks up your sleeve and the right color choice, Read more

We've seen lots of crazy beauty contraptions that have come straight out of Japan, but there's so much more than that. There are some smart ideas in this skincare book, for instance, and cherry blossom prints never go out of style. Looking for inspiration? Here are a few items that are influenced by Japanese culture — some even made with sake. Whether you like yours warmed or chilled, there's a Read more

Here's some hair advice from OnSugar blog Naturally Obsessed: A Naturally Obsessed reader asks: What is the best way to go about detangling my natural hair? The first thing you want to do is to divide your hair into sections. However many sections you do will depends on the length, thickness, and texture of your hair. I usually do four to six sections because my hair is very thick and highly Read more

If you're of South Asian descent, you're in luck. MAC Senior Artist Vimi Joshi has 15 years of experience in the makeup world, and she's worked with film stars including Freida Pinto, Vidya Balan, and Bipasha Basu. We asked her to share some basic tips along with her recommendations for creating the hottest Bollywood looks. Read on for the first part of our series with Vimi. What should South Read more

Here are highlights from OnSugar blog Brown Suga Fashion & Beauty Blogazine. So, last weekend I decided to style my hair after feeling like I was in a hair rut. After being fairly pleased with my twist-out, I opted to give a Bantu knot-out a try. Oh my gosh, I think I found my signature hairstyle. This style is perfect for someone that is transitioning or otherwise and is super easy to Read more

Here are highlights from OnSugar blog Krissy's One Stop Beauty Spot. Women, especially black women, have the ability to change hairstyles like underwear.  I support you ladies no matter what you do — just do it right and take care of your hair.  For the most part we all practice the same principles when it comes to proper hair care (co-washing, ACV rinse, trims, deep conditioning, etc.).  Read more