Month: May 2012
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Pomades make scalps happy!
The engine that drives The Pomade Shop is the husband and wife team, Ian and Erma. The LIU alums created The Pomade Shop after Erma’s search for a store that sold only all-natural pomade yielded no results. “I have always loved pomade, but when I started searching for an all-natural pomade shop, I couldn’t find […]
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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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My HAIRspiration for the day
Need I say more…
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Working out can be your reality!
My fitness journey started back in 2002 when I joined a gym to lose some weight I’d gained over the years of working long shifts, eating pizza, and drinking Pepsi everyday. It wasn’t until I changed gym locations about 2 years later I realized what I was doing wrong and what I needed to do in order to make […]
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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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My HAIRspiration for the day: BIG hair
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My HAIRspiration for the day: Natural kids
I just want to pinch their cheeks, they’re SO cute!!
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Natural Resources Salon (Houston, TX)
Natural Resources was named a “Pioneer in Black Beauty” by Essence Magazine! Tamika Fletcher and Monique Mack of Earth’s Nectar Natural Resources Salon is located in Houston’s flourishing Rice Village in Houston, TX. They’re celebrating their 11th year as Houston’s leading natural hair care salon and boutique. “October 2001 marked the birth of a business […]
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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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Interview: Designs by Zahra
I started making jewelry in the summer of 2010. I am an “advanced crocheter” and for some reason got tired of making coats and sweaters. I sat down one day and started making jewelry. A box of items was just sitting on the floor, so my sister suggested that I sell them. That’s where Fatemeh’s […]