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Spensha Baker

CELEBRITY MEDIA

When SBH caught up with curl girl and teen gospel music star Spensha Baker she showed off her skillful styling technique on camera! “I save the curls for special occasions—like photo shoots,” shared the young singer.

Naturi Naughton

SBH headed to L.A. for a photo session with Naturi Naughton. Naturi, formerly with the music group 3LW, was on the big screen in the film Notorious (in the role of Lil’ Kim) and in the musical Fame. “My favorite look was when I had my hair really straight,” says Naturi of her SBH photo shoot. “It was really fabulous, sleek and smooth.” Wondering what the vibe was like during Naturi’s SBH shoot. “We listened to Beyoncé’s ‘Halo,’ which got me excited because I love that song. It kept me up, moving and enjoying the fact that I was at a photo shoot for Sophisticate’s Black Hair.”

Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell

Back in Chicago…SBH turns the spotlight on gospel music duo Mary Mary—with the help of star hairstylist A.J. Johnson (pictured prepping Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell in the dressing room). Erica, a former hairstylist, offers her best tress advice: “Keep your hair clean and conditioned,” recommends the singer. “[As a hairstylist] I was all about healthy hair.”

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  1. 2012 hair trends says:

    I do believe all of the concepts you have presented on your post. They are very convincing and can definitely work. Still, the posts are very brief for novices. Could you please lengthen them a bit from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.

  2. best hairdressers London Camden says:

    Great blog, keeping me away from my work – thank you!

  3. DavidBill says:

    I should really be workingon creating articles

  4. Dorothy says:

    I have looked all over to find the current May 2010 issue but cannot find it. Seems like everyone has replaced it with the June issue. Is there a way to order an issue?

    • SBH says:

      Dorothy Once an issue of SBH goes off sale, it’s gone. Best way to fix that: subscribe! See the box at right for all the info.

  5. Cortnee M says:

    This website is horrible it offers no tips or advice. How is it that the hair style gallery only contains 3 pics?

    • SBH says:

      Hi Cortnee M Check out Sophisticate’s Black Hair—the magazine—for the kind of informative hair advice and terrific style photos you seek. Our site was created to work in tandem with the publication. BTW, there are great tips found throughout this site…Take a closer look and maybe you’ll find something you like.

  6. D@ll@S_Gurl says:

    I have b33n wanna the mary mary
    (erica) hair due i just need 2 kno how it is done

    • SBH says:

      Hi D@ll@S_Gurl: Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell told us the razored bob cut you’re loving is a weave. “It’s my ‘work’ hair,” she says. “I get my hair re-sewn and re-tightened about every month.” As for the cut itself, the back bares the nape then gradually gets longer toward the front which blends with long bangs. After blow-drying with a round brush, a flat iron “flicks” sections throughout for a fun, flirty effect!

  7. Kristi Macklin says:

    I really love Keisha Cole in this issue. Can you give me more info about the shoes that she is wearing in this issue. I love those shoes. Thank you

    • SBH says:

      We tried Kristi Macklin to get you the 411 on Keyshia’s killer shoes but no luck. Sorry!

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