Category: My Hair
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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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Maternity Wear On a Budget
“No one wears maternity clothing,” so said the father of my child. Sir. Please. o_O I’ve known plenty of pregnant women in the past few years. Shucks, almost half the women at my school have been pregnant in my last five years there…the running joke is that there is something in the water because there…
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Maternity shoot (and baby name reveal)
Time is winding down. I’m to the stage where I’ve mapped out every store’s restroom because chances are high I’ll need to visit it. *rolls eyes* Translation: My little one is almost here!:) I had a baby shower thrown by my wonderful crew of Sorors last month and on that same day I had a…
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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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Twisting Tutorial Time
Sometimes I come across a skill I lack and my first thought may be, “I’ll never be able to do that.” And if I don’t try, then bam, there it is. I won’t be able to do it. But with patience and practice, [almost] anything is possible! So here are a few vids with flat twists or…
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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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My hair is growing y’all!!
HAIR + DYNAMICS = HAIRNAMICS [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BXiUlfjPI’] Please read the information on the site in order to make an informed decision for yourself. I read about the ingredients, the FAQs, and looked at a couple reviews. I felt it was a good fit for my lifestyle. For the record, I am not on any prescription…
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My first flat iron in almost four years
You couldn’t tell me I wasn’t cute! I had my hair flat ironed shortly after going natural in 2010 and haven’t gone back to straight hair since. One reason is because it would take too doggone long if I were to attempt it myself. I don’t even blow dry my hair thanks to the time…
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Big Twist Out
I must, must, must get better with posting to http://YouTube.com/MyNaturalRealityTV. Soon and very soon, I will!!Anywho I had some ask what I did to my hair a couple week’s ago while attending my sister’s graduation. SHOUT OUT TO THE VALEDICTORIAN OF THE NUMBER ONE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE!! #siblings I’d washed my hair earlier in the…
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Another Pin Up
Grab a group of twists, pin ’em down. Grab another set, tuck ’em under the first set. Repeat! [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po0UZB1LNh8′]
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I don’t have a winter regimen
…BUT if I did… [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ4wvabhuAU’] 1. Avoid humectants if possible – it can pull moisture from your hair in a colder, dryer atmosphere. 2. Use more shea butter and other butter products to coat my strands. 3. Deep condition and use hot oil treatments regularly. 4. Less manipulation in the form of washing my…
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Moisturized Braid Out
[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UknCjGPNbE’] I started by washing with Motions Naturally You Moisturizing Cleanser. This shampoo does not seem to be highly favored among some naturalistas in my circle, but I rather enjoy it! I kept braids in as I washed. Products used: I wore my hair in a beanie for several days. Major definition after…
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Bun-Hawk Protective Style
I watched a video on Soft Sheen Carson’s YouTube page and was truly inspired to give it a try! [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXfrahwFnvs’] It may look like intricate styling, but I promise once you have the pony tails, you just roll, tuck, and pin! Click on any photo to enlarge it. If you give it a…
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Top 10 Natural Hair Bloggers and Vloggers of 2013
Ummm is that MY NAME on a list of top 10 bloggers/vloggers! Wow talk about flattered 🙂 Since beginning my natural hair research via blogs and vlogs in 2008, I have definitely come to one of these ladies for styles, tips, and much more. Heck, I watch Mae of Natural Chica and Whitney of Naptural85 so…
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Bun-tastic
This is probably no big deal to most of you but I have a THICK head of hair. I never thought I’d be able to bun without first blow drying my hair. Even when washing my hair and sectioning it off to condition, a solitary ponytail is not an option. It takes too much manpower…
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Dear bald spot…
…you’re not welcomed here!!! These photos were taken during November 2012 and talk about pure devastation!! Yes, this was in a spot that I could easily cover up…BUT a bald spot!?!? No woman wants to deal with that. I feared the worst. I thought maybe it would remain this way forever or even worse, spread…
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Simply Thrown Together: Fall Layering
I’m not really a fan of fall (or winter and sometimes not spring for that matter…). However I have to say I love to wear collar shirts under a crew neck! It makes me feel a bit like a tomboy when I don’t dress it up, but it’s still oh so cute! Shoes: Converse from…
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Natural Sis 72 Review
Here’s a product for you to check out that’s moisturizing and has safe ingredients to help your hair maintain it’s health. Owner of Natural Sis 72, Mary [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80N8rhSv1FU’] Here’s a review vid I posted using Sweet Coconut Butter: [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzxFbJs5tok’] YOUTUBE (Buttah Me UP Naturalsis72) FACEBOOK NaturalSis72.com
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Simply Thrown Together: Sunday Prints
I titled this “Sunday Prints” because this simple dress can take you from a Sunday church service to a casual afternoon stroll through your favorite shopping strip. Well, at least that’s how it went down for me. And the prints just make me smile:-) Once fall hits, I’ll throw a cardigan on with almost anything!…
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Henna
Juh’ watch! [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbxeVhAYig’] Thanks Henna Sooq!!