Soul Food: More Than Just Delicious

Bella Breakdown February was Black History Month, and with that comes the celebration of Soul Food in cities across America. Few can resist the southern comforts such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, fried okra, and hush puppies, to name a few delicious morsels that originated in the Black South. However, many people eat this food without understanding its complicated beginnings. Stories have been passed down among some black families in the United States regarding the origins of Soul Food. For example, some say that women who where slaves who did not want to work in fields would work...

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How to Get Kaley Cuoco’s Edgy Side Braid

Bella Breakdown Celebrity hairstylist Christine Symonds shows you step-by-step how it’s done. Here’s How to Master The Look Step 1: Create a deep side part starting from the arch of your eyebrow. Hint: use your comb as a guide. Step 2: Create waves using a 1-inch curling iron. Straighten the ends by pulling them through the clamp as you release each section. Step 3: Spray dry shampoo from your roots to mid-shaft to add lift. Step 4: Tease your roots on the fuller side of your part to even create more volume. Step 5: On the other side, start...

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