
We are officially in a polar vortex ladies and gentleman. Do you know what that means? It's perfectly okay for you to cancel your plans and curl up on the couch for an hour or five, because… It's cold damn it.
If you're caught up on all your faves and now you're looking for some new titles to add to your watch list, look no further. xoNecole has you covered. Here's everything that's new and black on Netflix this March:
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind - March 1
If you're getting ready to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind make sure you have a box of tissues handy because this one is sure to be a tear-jerker. Following other great Netflix originals based in the Diaspora that have released this year like Lion Heart and Black Earth Rising, the film reflects the true story of how one young boy saved his entire village from famine.
Juanita - March 8
Alfre Woodard is giving us the How Stella Got Her Groove Back reboot we didn't know we needed. Juanita is a mother and grandmother who wants more out of her life and goes on a cross-country road trip to find it. On her journey she finds love, passion, and ultimately, herself. This comedy featuring Alfre in a steamy scene with Blair Underwood seems like the perfect way to end the week, and luckily, it drops this Friday.
Shadow - March 8
I had to watch the trailer a few times to truly understand the storyline, but that's probably just because the lead character is fine AF and I kept getting distracted by his muscles. After an ex-cop from Johannesburg suffers a loss, he discovers he can no longer feel pain and seeks justice and revenge. I'm normally not into action series, but I might peep this one because a man with an accent really gets me going. And his muscles.
Turn Up Charlie - March 15
Speaking of men with accents, Idris Elba's new Netflix comedy series featuring him as a DJ (and part-time nanny) might just be your new favorite TV show. As a now seemingly washed up entertainment professional, Charlie thinks he has one last shot at success when he gets a call from his famous best friend about a potential job offer. Unfortunately, it wasn't for his dope DJ skills, but to be the manny of his 11-year-old problem child. *Cue drama*
How To Get Away With Murder (Season 5) - March 30

Where is Laurel's Mom? Who's going to die next? Who is it that snatches Viola Davis' lacefront and how can I book an appointment?! Damn it Shonda! You never cease to keep us on the edge of our seats, and this season of HTGAWM is no exception! Over the years, we've fallen in love with the characters, and you can binge watch the next chapter of their mystery at the end of this month!
The Burial Of Kojo - March 31
The Burial of Kojo was acquired by Ava DuVernay's independent film studio ARRAY following the film's award-winning premiere at the Urban World Film Festival. When a Ghanaian man's brother traps him in a mine shaft and leaves him for dead, it's up to his little girl to save her father. Directed by Ghana-born, Brooklyn-based filmmaker, Samuel "Blitz" Bazawule, The Burial of Kojo tells a story of life, death, and brotherhood through the eyes of a gifted little girl.
Queer Eye (Season 3) - March 15

The Fab Five is BACK and even more fabulous than before (as if that were even possible). By the looks of the trailer, this season will be filled with a whole lot of tears and even more smiles. The eight-episode season will give us an in-depth look at the transformation of individuals from the inside-out on their road to overcoming negative body image and being comfortable in their own skin.
On My Block (Season 2) - Coming Soon

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Your favorite coming of age Netflix series is getting a season 2 sooner than you think! After its release, On My Block instantly became a smash hit and was renewed for a second season only a month after its premiere. The gag is, you don't even have to wait for its return, the squad is already two steps ahead of you. The show's official Instagram page has been dropping hints that the new episodes will drop before the end of March. If you haven't had an opportunity to watch, now is definitely the time to binge and catch up before our friends from Freeridge come back to play.
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Sleek & Heat-Proof: Straightened Hair, The Summer It List Way
This article is in partnership with SheaMoisture.
The world may try to convince you that straight hair is a no-go for the summer heat, but if you’re an It Girl, defying the odds is embedded in your DNA.
When it comes to achieving sleek strands for the summer, xoNecole and SheaMoisture have your blueprint for smooth, frizz-free, humidity and heat-damage-resistant hair throughout this season!
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We want your silk press to stay pressed, not stressed, so here’s our quick, three-step guide featuring SheaMoisture products from our xoNecole Summer It List for straightened hair all summer long.
Step 1: Keep Your Hair Strong
Like everything in life, if the foundation is rocky, things won’t last, and the sentiment remains when it comes to your hair.
SheaMoisture’s Hair Styling Oils are a must-have when preparing and protecting your strands before getting them pressed. The Bond Repair Oil is perfect reinforcement that your hair needs from within to prevent breakage and dryness when using heat-forward tools to achieve your look.
Protecting the hair before adding heat with SheaMoisture’s Bond Repair Leave-In helps guard against styling damage. The product also ensures hair bonds are repaired and essential proteins are replenished, resulting in less breakage. It also provides a boost of hydration and 24-hour control against frizz.

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Whether you’re preparing to attend a summer wedding or hitting a rooftop with your girlfriends, finishing the look with SheaMoisture’s Manuka Honey & Yogurt Lightweight Oil serves you and your hair right by adding luster, locking in moisture, and taming flyaways.
Step 3: Repair Your Hair Following The Heat
Before jumping into your next style, a moisturizing cleanse is a great repair duo to put the life back into your hair after a silk press.
The SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo and Conditioner offers damage-repairing benefits that will have your hair thanking you. It restores, nourishes, and strengthens hair, eases detangling, and brings damaged hair back to life with shine and movement, while most importantly, restoring moisture.
Who said that straight hair was off the table during the summer heat wave? With SheaMoisture and a plan, you’ll hit the scene like the It Girl you are for every summer festivity.
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'The Morning Show''s Karen Pittman's Three-Hour Sleep Routine Is The Evening Ritual We All Deserve
When it comes to balancing motherhood, a stacked acting career with credits in hit shows like Netflix's Forever and Apple TV+'s The Morning Show (returning September 17), and her own well-being, Karen Pittman makes it clear how she gets it all done.
The actress recently chatted with The Cut about the intentional ways she carves out space for herself amid being booked and busy. Between taking her daughter to school, helping with college essays, traveling for work, and reminders from her PA to finish a script, Karen weaves in moments of pause and rituals that keep her grounded throughout her day.
From regular stress management to her nightly three-hour sleep routine, Karen shows us exactly what it looks like to tend her garden, and tend it well. Because rest is always productive.
On How She Manages Stress:
Learning how to effectively manage your stress is something many of us have had to prioritize for optimal well-being. The former And Just Like That star is no different. For stress management, Karen to prefers to go to the Hollywood Reservoir with her dogs and relish in the art of doing nothing. "I allow myself time to daydream," she tells The Cut. "I give myself time not to do anything, to let myself think and deliberate and sip tea, and then think some more."
Those unstructured moments of stillness, she explains, are especially important to her craft as an artist and an actor because they allow her mind time to rest. "Away from the phone, away from the TV, away from everybody," she continues, "We don’t have enough time to digest what we see before something else gets thrown at us."
On How She Winds Down:
The same way Karen is intentional about pressing pause and creating moments of stillness during the day is exactly how she treats her nights. Her prioritization of rest as a time for renewal is sacred and she treats it as such — with an approach to proper sleep hygiene that many of us aspire to.
"I have a very specific three-hour sleep routine," she shares with The Cut. "Like most moms, I stay up at night ruminating. Raising children in our current political climate, you’re always nervous."
To help her calm her mind and body as she prepares for sleep, she turns on her Hatch sleep machine, listens to a story, and does a meditation before taking a shower. In. That. Order.
"I’ll take a magnesium packet in water. I will have a Cup of Calm, which is what the tea is called, with honey in it. Then I’ll get my book, and I’ll probably unwind by talking to my bestie on the phone for about half an hour."
By 11:29 p.m., Karen switches it up with her Hatch for ocean sounds, closes the shades, adjusts the temperature to her liking, and is in bed with the glow of the red light designed to block out screen residue for the ultimate nighttime ritual that follows her everywhere she goes. "That’s my routine after a day on set, or if I’m with the kids, or even in a hotel room on my own, and I am religious about it," Karen concludes.
For more of her interview with The Cut, click here.
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