Braid out

Ok, so I know I have been M.I.A. for awhile (sorry for that) but I had to show you my braid out. It came out so good! I applied shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie to large sections of my dry hair. I did it on dry hair so I would get more length because my shrinkage on wet hair is nuts! I the plated my hair in about seven big braids. I looked like Celie but it was night time so I didn't care. I took the out this morning and picked it out with my fingers and voila! The smoothie made my hair nice and moist so it wasn't hard to braid. Hope you like!
*Smooches*

World Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show!

If you plan on being in the Atlanta area in the near future be sure to check out the World Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Show.  I am thinking about making a special trip!

Show Date: April 30-May 1, 2011

Location: Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Parkway College Park GA

Go to http://www.naturalhair.org/2011_show/home.html  for more details

Pleasantly surprised

Ok so it is official, Naturals are taking over!  I went to a party for a friend last night and I will say that natural hair outnumbered relaxers 3 to 1!
I think it is so wonderful and empowering to see so many women embracing their true selves.  Let's keep rockin the FRO ladies!

Shea Moisture- Moisture Retention shampoo review

Boing! Super Curly DIva Angela

This is a celebration...Check out a Super Curly Diva Angela!

She is professional ( Technical Sales Consultant) , active, and SUPER CURLY!   Check out her versatility.

SCD: How long have you been natural?

Angela: 7 years

  

SCD: How would classify your hair type:

Angela:Thick, tight curl

SCD:What inspired you to go natural?

Angela: Health reasons – wanted to stop using chemicals. Also, I heard the chemicals can cause premature hair thinning.

 

SCD: Being a professional woman, do you feel that being natural is a professional look?

Angela: Yes, if it is neat one.

  

SCD: What do you love most about being natural?

Angela: The freedom and flexibility, I don’t have to worry about getting my hair wet, or not working out because it will mess up my hair.

 

SCD: What are you hair goals for the future?

Angela: To find a product that makes my hair more easily manageable on a daily basis. 

She is a Super Curly to be admired! Go Girl!

Intro/Why I went Natural

Protective Styling

So during these harsh winter months it is important to do as many protective styles as you can.  Weave, wigs, buns, and updos can all aide in protecting you hair and those all important ends!
My favorite protective style are two-strand twists.  They last for two weeks or more, they look great, can be styled in a ton of different ways, they can be easily moisturized, and they protect the ends.  The benefits of twists can also be enhanced if you style them with aloe vera gel.  The aloe vera acts like a barrier to the cold and provides added moisture to your hair. Think of it as lip balm for the hair.  As and added bonus it provides killer definition for twist outs.

Happy Styling!