Sunday, July 8, 2012
ShowUp ShowOut!!
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Hey Ladies!
Its getting close to that time! I hope you ladies AND gents get a chance to join us at this lovely event ShowUpShowOut will be hosting!
Head to ShowUpShowOut.com to purchase tickets and read about the event further.
Its getting close to that time! I hope you ladies AND gents get a chance to join us at this lovely event ShowUpShowOut will be hosting!
Head to ShowUpShowOut.com to purchase tickets and read about the event further.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Cute Nail Designs
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This will be my next nail design!
Isn't it cute?!
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Isn't it cute?!
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Natural Night Out NYC!
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Hey Ladies!
Its getting close to that time! I hope you ladies AND gents get a chance to join us at this lovely event ShowUpShowOut will be hosting!
Head to ShowUpShowOut.com to purchase tickets and read about the event further.
Its getting close to that time! I hope you ladies AND gents get a chance to join us at this lovely event ShowUpShowOut will be hosting!
Head to ShowUpShowOut.com to purchase tickets and read about the event further.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Funky Nail Design
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Check out my nails today!!
I just had a little African-esque inspiration this week and decided to do a little bit of a funky design on my nails!
I used Essie's Tart Deco and Mamba along with a white nail art design polish. I can do a tutorial on this look if any one is interested. Let me know!!
Monday, June 11, 2012
NYC Event: Show Up Show Out
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Hey Ladies!
I wanted to take the time to share a bit of information about this awesome event that I will be happening later this summer!
I hope those of you in the NY/CT/PA area get a chance to come out and visit this event, it will be a wonderful time!
I look forward to seeing all of you pretty ladies and handsome men 'Show Up and Show Out' on July 28th!
Friday, June 8, 2012
May's Favorites
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Hey Gals!
I wanted to do a quick post on my favorite products for May! I have only a few. I will probably do a little video on these later this week though...
1. Bright Colored Tailored Capri's
2. Freeman: Sugar Scrub
3. Essie Nail Polish in Tangerine and in Peach Daquiri
4. Shea Moisture Thickening Mist with Yucca
5. Shea butter seal on top of Thickening Mist with Yucca
1. Bright Colored Tailored Capri's
2. Freeman: Sugar Scrub
3. Essie Nail Polish in Tangerine and in Peach Daquiri
4. Shea Moisture Thickening Mist with Yucca
5. Shea butter seal on top of Thickening Mist with Yucca
What were your favorite or go-to products for May?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tips to Effectively Seal Your Ends
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by Cipriana of UrbanBushBabes.com
There is nothing like the feeling of well moisturized ends, but on the flip side there is nothing like the feeling of dehydrated ends, and let me tell you the latter is a feeling I would rather avoid. Depending on the porosity levels, density of the individual strands, texture and state of your hair (transitioning, coloring, use of heat) some may have to seal their ends more often than others, but there are a few tricks I have learned over the years that have helped me maintain moisture on my ends for longer periods of time.
1. Use thicker oils or butters such as Jamaican Castor oil or Shea butter
I have found using thicker oils specifically on my ends provides for longer sessions of moisture. After I have saturated my ends with water I will use my “Love Potion #9” concoction as my first coverage and Jamaican castor oil separately as my final coverage of protection when sealing.
2. After thoroughly saturated your ends with water make sure to squeeze the excess water from your ends
Remember normal porosity hair can only absorb so much water. Having unnecessary excess water hanging onto your ends can reduce the cover of protection as you begin to apply your oils. Remember your oils act as a barrier to seal in the moisture. You do not want your oils to slip away because you did not drain your ends first. Your ends should still have a very damp feeling to them but they should not be dripping water.
3. Use twice the coverage of oils on your ends when sealing
Your ends are the oldest part of your hair therefore more thirsty. As I always say you’re ends should be treated like your elders. They just need a little more love and attention. Remember the curlier the hair the more difficulty your sebum (the natural oils your scalp secretes) has in reaching your ends due to the very curvy path it has to travel. Sometimes sebum does not reach your ends at all so it is pertinent your ends receive twice the coverage when it comes to applying your oils or butter.
4. Once you have sealed your ends Stop, Drop and Roll, lol, I mean Protect, Oil and Roll
This tip is very important for longer lengths. As I previously mentioned the longer the hair the older it is, with the ends being the oldest part. After I seal I braid my ends, twist them, then apply more oil and roll and pin them up till they have dried. Placing your ends in a protective format such as a braid or twist can really keep your ends together and reap more of the advantages of moisture once they have dried. Twisting your ends rather than braiding might work better, especially if you are experiencing feathering (the ends of your hair tapering off in the shape of a feather). All hair naturally tapers off with age but very healthy ends should only taper a little. Also twisting provides an easier release process when you want to remove the protective styled ends.
5. Use twice the coverage of oils on your ends when sealing
Your ends are the oldest part of your hair therefore more thirsty. As I always say you’re ends should be treated like your elders. They just need a little more love and attention. Remember the curlier the hair the more difficulty your sebum (the natural oils your scalp secretes) has in reaching your ends due to the very curvy path it has to travel. Sometimes sebum does not reach your ends at all so it is pertinent your ends receive twice the coverage when it comes to applying your oils or butter.
6. Once you have sealed your ends Stop, Drop and Roll, lol, I mean Protect, Oil and Roll
This tip is very important for longer lengths. As I previously mentioned the longer the hair the older it is, with the ends being the oldest part. After I seal I braid my ends, twist them, then apply more oil and roll and pin them up till they have dried. Placing your ends in a protective format such as a braid or twist can really keep your ends together and reap more of the advantages of moisture once they have dried. Twisting your ends rather than braiding might work better, especially if you are experiencing feathering (the ends of your hair tapering off in the shape of a feather). All hair naturally tapers off with age but very healthy ends should only taper a little. Also twisting provides an easier release process when you want to remove the protective styled ends.
7. After you have sealed do not manipulate your ends until they have completely dried
No manipulation of your wet sealed ends means higher chances of your ends retaining moisture longer. Keeping your hands off ensures you are not losing any applied moisture.
8. Tuck your ends away
I know this might be the kryptonite advice for someone who loves to wear their hair down but updo styles (where your ends are tucked away) can drastically reduce the amount of moisture you lose from your ends, especially if your hair is shoulder length and longer. When your hair is down wear and tear from clothing and the elements can do a number on your ends. Now women with hair above the shoulder have more of an advantage because it doesn’t make contact with clothing. Also women who constantly cut their hair in shorter styles keep their strands in a “new state”. The hair closer to the root is the newest part of the hair therefore ensuring constantly healthy ends
9. Become a “Hair Whisperer” for your ends
Now I know this might sound strange but your ends will tell you how often they need you to seal. I seal once a week, but I wear my hair in updo styles 24/7. Someone who wears their hair down more often or all the time might have to seal more than once a week. Just like the forces of Mother Nature our body is a force and goes through many changes, whether it be hormones, diet, stress, etc. Both of these forces can easily impact the way our hair behaves so stay in tune and listen to what your ends are telling you.
10. Make sure your ends are healthy
Last but certainly not least make sure your ends are at their best before you seal. Trimming or the “search and destroy” method for split ends can drastically change the way your ends retain moisture. Unhealthy ends means you are sealing damage! Those damaged ends can travel further along the strand and create more damage and dryness.
For more hair articles like this check out UrbanBushBabes.com.
Thanks ladies! Have a good one!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
New York Times Mini-Documentary
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Hi Ladies!
I am actually featured in the below video which is a lovely documentary that Zina Saro-Wiwa has created. I am in the group shot where there are several women saying transition.
I really love that she has taken it upon herself to do this mini-documentary. She describes some of the themes of the movement and she explains how it is really personal reasons behind why women have begun to transition.
I think it is really important that people understand that it is an acceptance of ourselves as we were born that is behind this movement and that it is a beautiful thing that is happening.
I remember that defining moment when I just wanted so badly to have a relaxer so that my hair could look nice. Keep in mind, I didn't want it to be straightened because my hair was not nice. I wanted it done because my mother did NOT know how to do my hair. And that is not in the sense that she didn't know the styles and tactics I know now, that is in the sense that she didn't even know how to braid it. My hair was often times pushed back into a bushy, frizzy dry, blown out ponytail that was never even styled nicely for school photos.
Take a peek at the documentary below and see what Zina has to say. Shes a wonderful person and when I met her, her accent was lovely and her excitement was refreshing!
I really love that she has taken it upon herself to do this mini-documentary. She describes some of the themes of the movement and she explains how it is really personal reasons behind why women have begun to transition.
I think it is really important that people understand that it is an acceptance of ourselves as we were born that is behind this movement and that it is a beautiful thing that is happening.
I remember that defining moment when I just wanted so badly to have a relaxer so that my hair could look nice. Keep in mind, I didn't want it to be straightened because my hair was not nice. I wanted it done because my mother did NOT know how to do my hair. And that is not in the sense that she didn't know the styles and tactics I know now, that is in the sense that she didn't even know how to braid it. My hair was often times pushed back into a bushy, frizzy dry, blown out ponytail that was never even styled nicely for school photos.
Take a peek at the documentary below and see what Zina has to say. Shes a wonderful person and when I met her, her accent was lovely and her excitement was refreshing!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
BGLH's 7 Money-Wasting Natural Hair Mistakes
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Going natural is an exciting time. Everything is new, and you want to try every and anything that is recommended to you. But that can quickly leave your pockets thin. Here are seven mistakes that can leave you poorer.
1. Becoming a product junkie
Let’s start with the obvious — it’s very easy to overspend on products. Now, admittedly, we’re in a natural hair product boom. Older companies are constantly releasing new additions to their lines and newer brands are popping up every day. Motions, Sof N’ Free and Cantu Shea Butter all recently come out with natural hair lines, and some of the products are pretty great! To avoid spending hundreds, be disciplined about using up old products before adding new ones. And if you buy a product that you don’t like, try swapping it or selling it online before replacing it. Lola’s Green Hair is a great swap/sell site for natural hair products, and there are multiple natural hair forums online that have swap/sell threads.
2. Jumping on bandwagons
Because there’s always something new where natural hair is concerned, it’s important to have an “If it ain’t broke” mentality when it comes to your hair. This is not to say that you should never try anything new, but be WISE about what you try. The Huetiful Hair Steamer has been a great tool for many naturals, while others paid close to $200 for the steamer only to find that it didn’t do much for them. Same with the Tangle Teezer, Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding, the Denman Brush, etc, etc. Remember that everything is not going to work the same for everybody, so don’t be afraid to let some bandwagons ride on by.
3. Getting salon trims too frequently
Most stylists will tell you to get your hair trimmed every 6 weeks. But the reality is that everything is relative. Natural hair on the whole is typically in better shape than relaxed hair due to the absence of chemicals. Plus if you are a natural that does a lot of protective and low manipulation styles, your ends won’t get much of a chance to fray, split or knot. Judge your ends for yourself to determine if you need to trim every 6 weeks, and keep in mind that some naturals only need salon trims once or twice a year! Many naturals get by with the ‘search and destroy’ method — clipping out knots and splits as they come across them. You can save money AND length this way.
4. Searching for the ever elusive “holy grail” curl definition product
Some of the most popular images of natural hair are of women with gorgeous curls — Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelis, Corinne Bailey Rae. But it’s important to remember that this just won’t happen for everybody. Period and full stop. Even if your hair IS capable of curl definition, it might be a cute look but result in excessive tangling and breakage, or you might only be able to achieve it using non soluble silicone-based products that dry your hair out, or excessively greasy products that give you a jheri curl-esque look. If you try curl definition and it doesn’t work out, move on to a different styling approach. Don’t keep throwing away money looking for a curl definer, especially since they tend to be more expensive than other conditioning and styling products.
5. Getting salon styles that only last a few days
We’re natural girls living in a straight-hair world and, unfortunately, this often means paying more at the salon. It sucks, yes, but it is a reality — for now. Given this, you must be strategic about what styles you go to a professional for and which you do at home. Don’t spend money on a $75 twist-out that will only last a week or a $80 loose-hair updo that will only last a few days. To get your money’s worth, opt for styles that you can keep in for 2 to 4 weeks, like flat twisted and cornrowed updos, or individual braids and twists.
6. Heat damage
There’s a reason many naturals stay away from excessive heat. Not only can it cause your texture to revert, the ‘hair-healing’ process can get expensive. If heat damage disproportionately affects one area of your hair — unless you’re super skilled at cutting — you will need to get a salon cut to get your hair evened out. And if you go the route of trying to rehabilitate your straight, limp strands, you’ll need to buy expensive protein and strengthening treatments, and increase your deep conditioning regimen. For the sake of your hair and your wallet, be CAREFUL with heat.
7. Overpriced natural hair events
I bet this one surprised you, huh? But the reality is that — as supportive and amazing as the natural hair community is, there are many people out to make a buck. Natural hair seminars, meetups and events have popped up all across the country, and while the vast, vast majority of them are amazing events that teach and inspire, some of them are poorly planned events with low turnouts and high entrance fees. If an event is charging a high price for entry, make sure that you know what you are getting. Check the background of speakers and seminar leaders to ensure that they are certified — by experience, or training — to give you hair advice.
I've been guilty of 1, 6 and 7. How about you ladies? Which money wasting Natural Hair habits have you been guilty of?
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