Category: Contributors
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Rock the Vote!
Politically Correct: Obamacare(s) A repost from Nicole on The Seventh District It’s practically impossible to live in D.C and not get involved in politics. Most of DC’s urban professionals are politically active including those in my circle. A friend of mine created a line of graphic tees properly called obamacare(s) with a positive message and […]
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SUPPORT! (REposted)
With the recent downplay of natural hair vloggers by Essence Magazine, many vloggers/bloggers have been asking others for one, simple request…be supportive instead of tearing one another down. Here is African Export’s view on the topic: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esS5sXG455Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube] There is truly enough internet to go around, so there is no reason to “diss” natural women sharing […]
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Napturally Curly talks: Detangling tips
Do you struggle with detangling your natural hair (or even transitioning hair)? I’m sure it’s not just me who wants to avoid wash days for this very reason. Read on to see what tips Napturally Curly has to offer! Fight Tangles Early When you shampoo your hair, detangling starts before you even get into the […]
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Guest blogger Jor-El of Mane Man Blog gives a modern man’s point of view on SheaMoisture’s Reconstructive Elixir
I personally am a BIG TIME fan of SheaMoisture products and I’m happy to see a man finding a use for this natural product. So far I’ve had a pretty good track record using SheaMoisture body products. While I have sampled a couple of the hair products, I have had such great results with the body products […]
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Napturally Curly talks: Products for transitioners
The biggest mistake I made when I first started transitioning was running out to buy all these hair products I saw other people using. I am a self-proclaimed product junky. I have always been. If they have a support group for such a thing, just sign me up! Nevertheless, I quickly discovered you don’t really […]
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Guest blogger Jor-El of Mane Man Blog gives a modern man’s point of view tender headedness
Women, we are all too familiar with the phrase “tender headed” but who knew men could suffer from the same dilemma. Jor-El of Mane Man Blog shares his point of view on the topic. Growing up, I never had a good grasp on what the women around me were talking about when they said the […]
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Napturally Curly talks: Why go natural??
There really is no other option to some, but others may be wondering: Why Go Natural?? I spent many years hiding my natural hair texture behind chemicals (relaxers). Like many women, I’ve had a relaxer since I was very little. Natural hair was something I never considered because, quite frankly, I never had the confidence […]
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The Divine Hostess prepares an individual frittata
I could eat eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…so when I saw this recipe on The Divine Hostess, I just had to share it with my readers! Very reminiscent of quiche, a frittata is an Italian dish made with (often) fried beaten eggs, resembling a Spanish omelet. I have created something similar using meat and veggies […]
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Guest blogger Jor-El of Mane Man Blog gives a modern man’s point of view on AWARENESS
Years ago, Mane Man blogger Jor-El was fortunate enough to work as a National Peer Educator for a not for profit organization called One in Four. “It was one of the most special and adventurous things I have ever done and I have to say I am mostly certainly a better man for it. This time […]
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Napturally Curly talks: Transitioning Tips
Transitioners…get your pen and pad!!!! Napturally Curly transitioned for 18 months and has a lot to share with you about her journey and what you can possibly expect with yours! If you are anything like I was when I began my transition in March 2010, you may not know what to expect with your natural […]
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Napturally Curly talks: 18-month transition
Napturally Curly is all natural!! And it was done without a BIG CHOP! For all transitioners, please know this is possible! On September 5, 2011, I completed my 18-month transition, and I am proof positive that you can transition to natural hair without a big chop. I only had an inch or two near the crown […]
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Napturally Curly talks: 6 habits your natural hair will love
Napturally Curly shares some quick tips that she’s learned during her journey that have improved her hair’s health. I remember the early days of my transition and how dry and coarse my hair felt as it began to grow out. I thought there was absolutely NO WAY I was going to go through the transition […]