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Embracing Natural Hair After Having Relaxed Hair...

Diana — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:52:29 +0100

My mom first relaxed my hair when I was 10 yrs old because she thought it was too time consuming . Ever since that moment, I wanted my natural hair texture back because I always loved my curls. A month before turning 27 yrs old, I am now 100% natural and flaunting my TWA (teeny weeny afro). This a journey that has made me one step closer to being more confident in myself, and feeling more like a strong black women.

Being a light-skin b...

Patience my dear, patience

dee — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:29:44 +0100

It's been 7 months since the last laxer. I've been doing braids. Friends and passers by luv it. (Never got such comments or attention on my hair when it was straight!) I took the braids out for a few weeks 'cause I was anxious to play with my new TEXTURE. It was quite the learning experience. Must say I wouldn't have made it this far without my newfound product love, Hummingbird Hair. No more silicones or petroleum/mineral oil. I use the Aqua Da...

America's Next Natural Model: Teesha Borum

Mireille Wirht — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:23:45 +0100

5 year old fascinated by Dreadlocks

News & Updates — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:02:37 +0100

http://africanbraiding.de: 5 year old Luca somehow got fascinated with dread locks and for several months he would not stop begging his Mom to let him have them. We also suggested other hair styles to him but he is a very determined young man ;). So he finally got his wish. The result is amazing though!
Please also watch Part 2: "Luca's 53 Dread Locks: One week later... "
More follow up videos will follow!

Perm to natual and no loss!

Cee — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:01:00 +0100

Going on my 4th year of no chemicals! WOW never thought I'd make it this far because I've always has a permed! It's a blessing to have a head full of hair from all styles and colors it's been! My hair was past my shoulders so I did not do the big chop. I babied my hair, conditioned it like crazy, PRAYED, wear full wigs or quick weaves. My hair is longer than it was when it was permed and I'm wearing twists most of the mean time (keep...

Instant Locs?

Monica — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:12:19 +0100

I feel like a new born baby learning a new word. Right, impossible. I mean the last time I started this journey was in 2003, so I am lost. It's been nearly six months now and I have seen a significant but yet insignificant amount of loc cultivation. It started with the swirly-strange looking two-strands. Then over time, the two-strands became one strands, bumpy, fat, puffy, and most of all, outrageously frizzy. Ugh, let me tell you how much of a disdain I have for frizz.

Okay, fast for...

Sisterlocked for 8 months and loving it!

Angela Watts-Blackburn — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:16:29 +0100

After returing to a natural state I learned to enjoy and love what God created. I didn't realize the spiritual journey I would travel through. How could transitioning to natural take me down the road of change. I have undergone a transformation to healthy eating, exercise, improved self-esteem and natural hair advocate. The advocacy for natural hair has impacted my life a great deal. For many years I have tried to alter what I obviously could not. Every 8 weeks faithfully I sat in the sa...

Jamaican Mango & Lime is giving away a trip to Jamaica!

Turkesha — Mon, 31 May 2010 04:57:17 +0100

Join the Jamaican Mango & Lime Fan page on facebook for a chance to win a trip to Jamaica, products and $500....All you have to do is click the like button on the Fan Page!!!!

Jamaican Mango & Lime is giving away a trip to Jamaica!

Turkesha — Mon, 31 May 2010 04:55:04 +0100

Join the Jamaican Mango & Lime Fan page on facebook for a chance to win a trip to Jamaica, products and $500....All you have to do is click the like button on the Fan Page!!!!

hair mixture

kamee — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:22:34 +0100

Hello all, i am looking for a few products to mix together and use as a moisturizer and/or daily scalp treatment for my short fro..any ideas?

My Natural Journey

Dora Ngosso — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:33:20 +0100

Hello Everyone...

Six months ago, I realized how Proud I was to be Black, African, after years of resenting being dark-skin. I just felt like all these years I've be...

Pre-lock consultation

Jessica — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:46:42 +0100

After about 10 months with extensions, I am going to get a pre-lock consultation tomorrow! I can't wait to see what she will say, especially since my hair is very uneven and because of my alopecia areata...

What else can I do with my hair

Nora K Hatchett — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:18:08 +0100

Can I twist my hair without locking it and take it out when I'm finished? I know that I can do ir with extensions and wool but is there any other way. Does anyone have any advice they can give me?

Mo'Nique On Tour

Benjamin Bronner — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:14:19 +0100

Ever since the movie Precious, I've been getting really into Mo'Nique. Not only is she acting, but now she's on tour for the next couple months...I have to get my tickets!

Deployment Hair

vickie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:58:59 +0100

I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan and my is hair has stop growing and I think it's coming from stress and the water here. I have try so many diffrent products
that has not worked. I've been in the Military for 22yrs and this is the first time I'm going all natural so my hair is going through withdraws. But I'm trying to hold on so tell me people what's really good for thin soft hair (Carol's Daughter, Jamican Lime & Mango, and Mu...

Model Search

News & Updates — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:01:10 +0100

Khamit Kinks is looking for a model for an upcoming photo shoot in the NYC area.

I...

A scared Black woman in transition to nappturality

Shirley Pierre — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:27:01 +0100

Hello,

Well, this is my first bIog. I am currently in my third or fourth month of going natural. I have done the big chop yet. But I am at a crossroads of whether or not I should do it. So far, this journey has not been pleasant one bit. At the beginning, I was able to do stuff with my hair. Wear it out, put it in a ponytail...it did not seem that going natural was too hard. However, when the first month ended, my hair (permed) started breaking off. I could not do much in terms of styl...

Today I Divorced My Beautician

Tanja Simmons — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:47:28 +0100

If you really think that you and your beautician has a strong relationship that can not be tampered with, go and tell her to cut your hair to the new growth because you are going natural and see how she responds. I was shocked, hurt and angry. She works in a unisex shop. The barbers were complimenting me on my decision while she kept telling me that I don't have the right texture. "What is the right texture", I asked with a smile. She never would say what I alrea...

The Big Chop

Tanja Simmons — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:59:40 +0100

I did the big chop this morning and it feels so liberating. I am glad that I did it even though it was against all the advice of my friends. They wanted me to continue with the braids until my hair grew longer. My TWA is at least an inch and a half and that is enough for me.

DREAMS.....

Turkesha — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:55:27 +0100

Im up early this morning working on some new ideas for natural hair. I hope that you all have a great saturday!!