Tag: Natural hair
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My Grandmother’s Recipes are Enough.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxVvO0TFK9zZAtD_nz6AFoWPGwkk4APdJe?si=mBDe4lzp3oSLtg_R So in the wake of having someone from Delaware do their best to steal from me and the ripples of having much more time for personal pursuits because Corporate comes with ups and downs, I’m in a contemplative mood. The weekend that we usually celebrate Essence Festival is also my birthday weekend, always has…
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My Natural Hair Journey: Embracing Change and Growth
Hey! It’s been quite a while and that’s only because natural hair care hasn’t changed much since we last talked. However, since someone tried to walk off smooth with my logo, I figured that’s a sign that I need to let folks know… I’m Still Here. Since 2014 with that logo that was a paid…
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Since I’ve been gone…(Hair gallery Update)
I have restarted my locs, working on building a family and in doing so my focus has shifted away from hair and more to surviving and thriving as a black woman in America…
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Every Table…
My Granny had a saying: “Every table’s got to stand on its own legs.” I’ve found many places to apply that saying in my life since she passed and today I’m going to apply it to hair. Not just Natural Hair. :::crowd gasps in unison::: There’s a misconception that there’s a no maintenance way of…
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Good Groceries
There you sit on wash day and your bathroom sink looks more like the church kitchen during a Repast. All the Olive Oil, all the eggs… You can freestyle if you’d like especially if you enjoy experimenting,but here are some links to some great recipes. Leave-in /Refresh Cleanser Deep Conditioner If you find yourself…
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Nappy Out Loud 2.0 ~ Own It!
If you’ve ever sat through a Google Helpouts session with me you’ve heard me say this before. You have to own it! What does that mean? That means that no matter who gives you tips, tricks or advice, it is up to you to devise the best possible hair care plan that suits you…
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Fall Natural Hair Trends 2014
Often when it’s time to style, especially in the early stages it’s not easy to come up with what’s next. For many loose hair naturals (not in locs) the fall presents some interesting styling options that keep our hair safe, stylish and function. The temperatures rival the perfect Fro weather that the Spring brings, but…
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99 Problems And A Kink Ain’t 1
So I have to say this. I know I’ll probably get a few wild email responses but I’m prepared to defend my opinion. There are many things within the community of those of us that have curly and kinky hair to be upset about. Crime, Wealth disparities, Police Brutality, Educational gaps, the Prison Industrial…
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Fun with Fake Fake Hair…
Who said that weave had to be an instrument of self hate and a perpetuation of European standards of beauty? ( A bunch of the old head naturals….. you know you can name at least 3) Well I’ve always been fortunate to find textured extensions and there are some people who believed that some of…
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