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June #scalphair2010 Update

June #scalphair2010 Update

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!First thing's first.  If you're just now hearing about the challenge, read about 2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Healthy Hair... 

Two Stranded Twists Performed On Coily Hair… Compliments Of Miss Jessies

Two Stranded Twists Performed On Coily Hair… Compliments Of Miss Jessies

Yes!  My hair type!  I love videos that feature people with tightly coiled hair, so I definitely needed to put this on my site. This video serves as a great instruction for how to twist, and untwist,... 

Natural Hair Sightings at the 2010 UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest

Natural Hair Sightings at the 2010 UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest

The UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest is held every Memorial Day over a period of two days. If you live in L.A. and have never been (??) then you really need to check it out! The first day is not really Jazz but... 

What’s Killing Us Could Be In Our Products

What’s Killing Us Could Be In Our Products

The fact that many of our personal care products--especially black hair care products--that contain synthetic hormones that can cause cancer in women is definitely one of many reasons why I went natural... 

Different Hair Care Types for African-Americans

Different Hair Care Types for African-Americans

Original article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/110255-different-hair-care-types-africanamericans African-American hair varies in texture and coarseness, and is able to be styled in many different... 

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

Every holiday I am pressured with thoughts of how to wear my naturally coily hair.  I remember many holidays where I felt pressured to have to press my natural hair out, usually to please someone else.  ... 

“Hair Battle Spectacular” TV Taping in Los Angeles – 4/16/10!

“Hair Battle Spectacular” TV Taping in Los Angeles – 4/16/10!

Hair Battle Spectacular TV Taping in Los Angeles If you just so happened to miss the FREE event, "My Black Is Beautiful," I'm not sure if you wanna miss out on the next.  Do you have a love for hair... 

March Updates… April is Underway!

March Updates… April is Underway!

I'm really excited about this challenge taking place this year and motivated by everyone who has chosen to join!  Thank you all for signing up on Facebook, tweeting your interest on Twitter, RSVP'ing... 

TONIGHT: Erykah Badu Holds “Secret Show” in Los Angeles

TONIGHT: Erykah Badu Holds “Secret Show” in Los Angeles

From fan site www.erykah-badu.com The "Queen of Neo Soul" and long time natural hair beauty Erykah Badu released her newest album today entitled "New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh." I'm sure you've... 

“My Black Is Beautiful” in Los Angeles… Where You There?

“My Black Is Beautiful” in Los Angeles… Where You There?

I had the fortunate opportunity to be at both the "2010 My Black Is Beautiful" TV Taping and Event last Friday and Saturday.  Did you go?  Had I known about it earlier, I would have advertised it a... 

Our 2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair CHALLENGERS #scalphair2010

Our 2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair CHALLENGERS #scalphair2010

I'm really excited about this challenge taking place this year and motivated by everyone who has chosen to join!  Thank you all for signing up on Facebook, tweeting your interest on Twitter, RSVP'ing... 

2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

Now that you've had a chance to make or break your new year's resolutions, it's time to take on a real challenge--promoting a healthier scalp to grow healthier hair! IT'S TIME!!! WILL YOU JOIN ME? How... 

“Justice for Lamya Cammon” My Open Letter to Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos

“Justice for Lamya Cammon” My Open Letter to Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos

Lamya Cammon is a 7 year old first grade student who had her hair cut by her own teacher out of anger said to be stemmed from the stress of budget cuts. Image courtesy of Essence.com (click for video) Many... 

My Experience at the 1st Annual”Wooli Me” Natural Hair Expo

My Experience at the 1st Annual”Wooli Me” Natural Hair Expo

The 1st Annual Wooli Me Natural Hair Expo presented by Estelle for Humanity took place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11am to 8pm in the Museum of African American Art, located on the 3rd floor of... 

*VOTE Angela* for Miss Africa USA 2009 (by Dec. 15)!

*VOTE Angela* for Miss Africa USA 2009 (by Dec. 15)!

Please vote for Angela for the Miss Africa USA 2009 title! Click here to vote! Hey all!  I'm super excited to hear that my twists extensions protégé, and current Miss Kenya 2009, Angela Wambui Muiruri... 

Two Stranded Twists Performed on Model Bunmi Ayo

Two Stranded Twists Performed on Model Bunmi Ayo

I made my first twist video!  This video is a composition of  my digital camera clips and photos of me twisting dried natural hair. Twists are a very common hairstyle usually performed on naturally... 

Hair Supply Shopping:  Black Friday Deals (for 11/27)!

Hair Supply Shopping: Black Friday Deals (for 11/27)!

The best time to shop for supplies is during the holidays, and one of the best shopping days in the U.S. is Black Friday, where most to all stores will put on the most ridiculously lowered prices on items... 

Goapele Latest Do

Goapele Latest Do

Here's Goapele's newest look on the October 09 cover of Diablo magazine.   Funky!  She is definitely not new to the natural hairstyling scene and really I just love all the stops she pulls with her... 

Salon Hair:  “Twists With Style” at Rehab Salon

Salon Hair: “Twists With Style” at Rehab Salon

Tina's "Twists With Style" & Color Job Close up of Tina's Twist Style I wanted to save time and treat myself by getting my hair done by a professional hair stylist.  I decided to visit Tina Trammell... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt. 4

What Is Good Hair? Pt. 4

So finally, what really is good hair? I have heard someone say that good hair is hair that is on your head, meaning that if you have been blessed with hair, then it is good hair :-)   You can be straight... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt.3

What Is Good Hair? Pt.3

Relaxer + Blow Drier + Hot Comb + Curling Iron = Good Hair In the African community, the problem is that many women do not know what their God-given natural hair texture looks like, let alone know how... 

What Is Good Hair? Pt.2

What Is Good Hair? Pt.2

Click here to read "What Is Good Hair?" "Girl, You've Got Some Good Hair!" I have heard women complimenting other women in saying "you have some good hair" referring to the hair texture of the person... 

What Is Good Hair?

What Is Good Hair?

A snapshot from Chris Rock's documentary film "Good Hair" showing a young girl getting her hair chemically relaxed straight. This seems to be the question of the year.  Good hair has been... 

Today: Oprah Talks Hair With Chris Rock

Today: Oprah Talks Hair With Chris Rock

Today on Oprah, she will be talking with Chris Rock about his latest movie "Good hair."   Click here to see Chris Rock's reaction when he realizes that Oprah's long locks are really hers, lol. It's... 

Kim’s Braid-out

Kim’s Braid-out

Kim wanted to give her hair a break from heat styling, so a style she decided to try was a braidout.  A braidout is when you braid bunches of your hair and then unravel the braids for a crinkle/wavy... 

Too Tired

Too Tired

Some days I either have absolutely no time or I'm too tired to do anything to my hair.  A day like this, I just decided that pushing my hot mess back into a ponytail with no combing, no brushing, gel,... 

India.Aire To Perform Her Single “He Heals Me” on the Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien

India.Aire To Perform Her Single “He Heals Me” on the Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien

Grammy winning artist India.Aire will be performing her single "He Heals Me" on the Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien tonight!   Her single comes from her newest album "Testimony, Vol. 2:  Love &... 

Natural Hair Break:  Caring for your hair AFTER the weave…

Natural Hair Break: Caring for your hair AFTER the weave…

Wow, I am forever missing my natural hair when it's weaved up!  As of this month I am back to natural, until my next weave... hey, I'm on a growth challenge here :-) Many naturals make so many mistakes... 

How To: Style Curly Hair by Ford Model Tamara

How To: Style Curly Hair by Ford Model Tamara

Tamara gives some really great product advice and simple detangling and hairstyling techniques for dealing with her coily hair. Her tightly curled texture closely resembles a 4a/b type of texture. ... 

How To: Deal with Curly Hair! by Ford Model Maiysha

How To: Deal with Curly Hair! by Ford Model Maiysha

I love Maiysha's curls and appreciate her tried and true advice on how to care for her hair.  From her Redken Products to her diffuser, natural girls of any curl pattern can benefit from these products. Maiysha,...