Category: HAIRspiration
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Bailey interviews St. Louis Blues hockey alums
*wipes tears*Yep my baby girl is a pro! Book her for your commercial needs. I am resourceful. I get it from my parents. It’s my mother who shared a link to enter a contest to interview a St. Louis Blues player. This was perfect because Bailey had been playing hockey for the past year so…
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A few of my favorite things…
I am always thinking about multiple streams of income. Sadly it stops there; a thought. My busy parenting and work schedule doesn’t allow me to give it much more than a mere thought, so I am not there yet, but I’m surely working on it. I checked my Amazon commissions recently and saw a small…
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A kid vlogger in the making
This latest generation of kids loves photos and videos! Everything for them is instant. When someone photographs or records them, they want to know, “Can I see it?” And in my house, my daughter wants me to show Facebook or send it to family…then she wants to know right away, “What’d they say?” Whoa girl,…
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It’s been a long time!
Wow I did not realize I have not been on my site in such a long time! Motherhood, work, and the pandemonium have definitely been in the way of my creative spark. I am NOT the type who was inspired to see what more I could do in life when the world shut down (well,…
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Toxin free periods
**Update as of March 2023** I do still wear THINX despite the news about the product. I am not able to go back to disposable pads. So with that, read, or scroll on…no hard feelings! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve posted here. Two kiddos really takes up a lot of my…
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Bailey’s Big Chop | Toddler Regimen
We all have a niche or two, right? Well, hair has always been mine… I started doing my own hair sometime around the tender age ten. Yes, ten. It was the best decision for our household as I did not like my mom doing my hair. Kids know so much, don’t they. I did…
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Teach your daughters their hair is beautiful
Some people feel natural hair is a movement or even a trend. But the fact is, it’s natural!! Our young girls with textured hair need an extra push at times to believe their hair is just as beautiful as anyone else passing by. Curl Centric has come up with one way to do just that!…
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Get Your Twists to Act Right
Hair products used: –Ouidad Curl Co wash -VO5 Herbal Escapes clarifying conditioner -TGIN Triple Moisture Replenishing Conditioner (http://www.thankgodimnatural.com/) -SheaMoisture shea butter Extra Moisture Detangler -TGIN Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer (http://www.thankgodimnatural.com/) I am not suggesting you use these products necessarily, just sharing what was used for this twist out. However, all products left my hair residue-free and…
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Style Diaries: Jenna Marie Christian
My name is Jenna Marie Christian. I’m 31 years old and I’m from Chicago, Illinois. My natural journey has had a slew of ups and downs, but I’ve been hanging in there faithfully since 2005 when I big chopped. My initial plan was to transition. At the time my hair was in such poor condition…
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Need to fancy-up your TWA?
Regardless of the texture of your hair, don’t get into a tizzy over what to do with your it for formal events. Recently, a Facebook friend asked for suggestions for her TWA (teeny weeny afro) for a formal event the following weekend. Sometimes women think they need to straighten their tresses or wear a wig, but…
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15 ways to wear a head scarf from Love Your Tresses
I fell in love with this video within the first minute! I followed Fiona of Love Your Tresses immediately. I figured if her other videos were half as HAIRspiring as this one, she’d be a great addition to my YouTube. Enjoy! And if you comment on her video, tell her My Natural Reality sent you 🙂…
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Naturals in NOLA
^My hair had a mind of its own and I did not mind one bit! Well, I made it to Essence Festival 2014 and maaaaaaan oh maaaaaaan was it a treat!! I didn’t even go to the nightly Superdome concerts (crazy, right?) yet I had a wonderful time! No, really! There is so much to…
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Fros on the Fourth
Happy Fourth!! Enjoy these photos 🙂
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Kriss Mincey
Why Kriss Mincey?? A fun personality mixed with approachability will go far with fans when you’re in the music industry. These two, mixed with an awesome talent drew me to Kriss Mincey, a singer, writer, and self-proclaimed ARTtrepreneur. Introspective I spoke with Kriss about life and music. She learned a lot about her self as…
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Good Lookn Out names top bloggers (and I’m on the list!)
Marie Young of Good Lookn Out writes, “Any natural knows that life wouldn’t seem, in any sense, normal unless you had your bookmarked list of online natural hair bloggers at your fingertips. They help you through those natural hair “moments” you probably have at least once a week. Yes ladies, you’re not alone. I have…
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Oh, the sights seen at festivals!
I attended the annual African Arts Festival in St. Louis, and while I was there as a volunteer, I couldn’t help but snap a few pictures of beauties along my way! I just HAD to purchase this dress, then found another on eBay! I’d be happy to purchase another!! If you know where it can…
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Color and Curls
I absolutely love color in my hair…my latest desire is to do a bold (dark) purple or midnight blue. Subtle enough that I don’t scare coworkers but fly enough that everyone will stop and ask me about it when in the streets 🙂 Here’s a little inspiration for those considering the same! …
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Conscious Living
Watch the latest episode of Conscious Living from Phenomenal Mark featuring Felecia Leatherwood from Loving Your Hair with Natural Care. They’re both spreading a little positivity, so get yours today! “You cannot have love and fear in the same space…” [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLxD9giPfnA&feature=youtu.be&a’] “Do you want love in your heart or do you want to keep fear…
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Formal and Fancy
Prom season has passed, but weddings and formal events are all year long! Here are a few styles that may tickle your fancy!
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Style Diaries: Joanne
Hello my name is Joanne Parker and my natural hair journey started in 2009. I started this journey because my hair was breaking off and thinning out and I knew I had to do something fast. After discussing my options with my hair stylist, we decided to quit putting chemicals in my hair and for…