Pole dancing has stuck around longer than any other physical activity in my life, not counting my adolescent flailing at tennis. I credit this to the dynamic nature of the hobby: you can focus on so many different aspects of pole dancing throughout your practice. Burnt out on complex tricks? You can train flexibility – or vice versa. There’s always …
Lush, buoyant, effortless – curly hair at its best, the way we all want it to be. I get my best 2c/3a curly hair results after doing this strengthening and deep conditioning treatment routine. My curls feel so soft, strong, and light every time. This curly hair routine makes for a great Sunday treat. You can do it once per …
Technically, you only need a safe and solid pole to start pole dancing. As a bonus, you’ve got great music and you’ve nabbed a pair of beautiful stripper shoes for strutting your stuff. Even if you don’t need anything else, investing in some common accessories can elevate your practice to the next level. After all, why struggle when you’ve got …
I started my pole dancing journey like many others. I saw a beautiful, sensual, and empowering form of expression that inspired me to move my body in new ways. I started taking classes at local pole studios and following pole dancers on Instagram. As I got deeper into the hobby, one account led to another until I began following strippers …
This gorgeous scarf organizer works for any type of long garment. My housemate used this template to create an apron wall display. The materials are easily accessible and building it is so much fun! I can be obsessive about matching my clothes. After living in the cold and wet Northeast United States for 10 years, I gathered a decent collection …
So you’re ready to commit to your pole dancing practice by installing your own pole at home. Awesome! It’s an exciting step to take and makes even more sense now with social distancing policies temporarily closing down pole dancing studios across the world. Many teachers are making online pole classes available, which means you can continue pole dancing and working …
On a Wednesday night in September 2014, I attended a “girls’ night out” meetup at The Abbey club and bar in West Hollywood. It had been barely two weeks since I’d driven cross-country to move to Los Angeles and this introvert was trying to make new friends. Three delightful women showed up at the meetup. We grabbed drinks and yelled …
There’s just something so satisfying about living your best pole life on a pair of boss ass stilettos. Whether your pole dance journey had you jumping into a pair of heels right away or you took your time, many pole dancers understand the obsession with pole shoes. And if you don’t, keep reading to find more than 20 gorgeous pairs …
One of the best parts about pole dancing is how versatile it is. You can truly dance to anything on the pole. I’ve seen pole dancing to music ranging from classic club songs to Broadway musicals, heavy metal, classic rock, electronica, and even orchestral music. Since I started pole dancing in 2014, I’ve danced at multiple studios, followed hundreds of …
Frustrated with curls that just won’t cooperate? You know you have curl potential, but you just can’t get it right. I’ve been there. I grew up in the humid United States south where my hair was more frizzy than curly. It took me into my late 20s to learn how to properly treat my hair – not just tame it …