Tag: My Natural Reality
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The day #Ferguson changed the conversation
Life has changed for so many. Yes, this can happen anywhere. But I can currently only speak on what I’m experiencing in my city on the tenth day of injustice. Also read “Courage will not skip this generation” and “The other side of Ferguson“. At the heart of this situation is the Brown family whom no…
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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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Wrap dress anyone?
I initially shared about this yellow and blue dress on my Facebook and in a blog post. Ever since, people have been asking, “HOW DO YOU TIE IT!?!?!” Welp, here ya go! [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh-Yss7uhEA’] I love that it works as a skirt for my tall frame without making it look like a petite size (as…
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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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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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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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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…