The winter months can be harsh and very drying on natural hair. Winter natural hair care is important in preparing your with added moisture and care during these cold dry months.
If it’s cold in your neck of the woods right now here are some tips to begin using:
Extra Conditioning
Going in and out of the heated [...]
I decided to straighten my natural hair earlier this year due to boredom. I get my hair straightened once a year usually for the Christmas/New years holidays. I visited my good friend and stylist Key Martin of Key Essentials Hair to get BB tackled and straightened. Here is the process:
Here I am at the sink [...]
Many women are going natural and searching for information on how to transition from relaxed to natural hair. Here is a crash course on the very first step in having healthy natural hair.
Relaxers are chemical that breaks down the hydrogen bonds of your hair in order to make it straight. Thus, relaxing the curl pattern [...]
Having natural hair allows your the versatility to wear your hair curly or straight. However this process is very delicate and it leaves many wondering how to get my hair straight without heat damage? Straightening natural hair is possible without heat damage. Please note that all things require moderation and too much heat regardless of [...]
Natural hair dolls for your little girl have made the 2011 Naturally Me! Media Holiday Gift Guide. A year ago I wrote an article on Mattel’s Black Barbie with natural hair and the importance for little girls.Many of us related our doll choice as kids on the prettiest one with the nicest hair. What if all [...]
If you are transitioning from relaxed to natural hair the first question that normally arises, what hair styles can I wear? Contrary to popular belief you can wear your hair in other styles besides braids during your transition.
Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair styles you can rock!
Click on the title for step by step instructions [...]
The big chop can be very emotional and to some even as a breakthrough. Women go natural for many reasons but what rarely gets looked at is women doing the big chop as an emotional release. Superficially, we look at it as the woman being emotional because of a lack of hair or self image.
In [...]
The big chop refers to chopping all of the relaxed hair off.The big chop is just one ways we previously discussed on how to transition from relaxed hair to natural hair.
The Big Chop a.k.a the BC as it is commonly called refers to when a women cuts off her relaxed hair with just a few inches [...]
The winter months can be harsh and very drying on natural hair. Winter natural hair care is important in preparing your with added moisture and care during these cold dry months.
If it’s cold in your neck of the woods right now here are some tips to begin using:
Extra Conditioning
Going in and out of the heated [...]
I CHALLENGE YOU to steam hydrate your hair for all of 2012!
If dry hair is a constant problem for your natural hair you may benefit by adding steam hydration into your natural hair regimen.
Steam Hydration Therapy also known as hair steaming opens up the hair cuticles to allow the moisture to penetrate deeper into the [...]
How to get rid of knots from your hair is an essential tool in battling the little buggers when having naturally curly hair . Knots aka Fairy knots are extremely tiny knots on the ends of the hair that only a fairy could have tied them. Knots are formed on curly and kinky hair due [...]
The TWA (teeny weeny afro) natural hair style is normally the first one worn after doing the big chop. The TWA is normally an inch to about 4 inches long and can be worn as is or styled like other natural hair styles. Many women with a TWA natural hair style may feel limited in their options to [...]
The infamous Frohawk is a combination word made up of afro and mohawk natural hair styles. This popular style can be seen paired with cornrows, bantu knots, flat twists, buns, twists, and even roller sets.
This funky style is definitely a head turner and can be achieved on natural hair starting at about 3 inches.
Frohawks can [...]
Comb coils is a natural hair style that is commonly associated with starting dreadlocks. However, comb coils is great natural hair style for TWA’s and ear length hair. Comb coils have several different aliases such as gel twists, single strand twists, and coils. The variation comes from the technique used to create these coils such [...]
Goapele’s soulful voice shot on the scene in 2002 with her single Closer, which is one of my favorite songs. Goapele’s signature vocal style matches her beautiful natural mane.She has rocked several styles over the years after shooting on the scene from dreadlocks, twists, braids, and coils
Dreadlocks
In the early days Goapele rocked mid back length [...]
Celebrity Amber Rose tweeted a picture of her wearing a dark brown afro wig! The model/socialite is known for her bald blonde hair but she decided to have a little fun pairing the afro with big hoop earrings and a beautiful smile.
Everyone seems to want to play it up with natural hair styles now! This [...]
Nicki Minaj hair itself is known all over no matter real or fake, black or blue,curly or straight. Nicki has embraced dreadlocks to add to her lookbook of straight bobs and gumby hair styles. The Super Bass singer/rapper has them for her new alter ego “The Female Weezy”, where she is impersonating Lil Wayne.
The look [...]
On December 14, 2011 the new natural hair product line Beautiful Textures will launch in retail stores nationwide including Sally’s Beauty Supply. The product line is geared towards us naturals with mixed textures. How many times do you complete a style but a certain patch of hair maybe didn’t come out looking good as the rest? [...]
Tia Williams of Essence.com interviewed Miko and Titi Branch the sister CEO duo of powerful hair care brand Miss Jessie’s on her Shake your Beauty segment.
In the 4 minute interview Miko and Titi discuss their revolutionary natural hair product Curly Pudding, natural hair pet peeves, and changing the image of textured hair.
The most interesting piece I [...]
Jessicurl unveils her brand new product design and website on stage at ‘Fro Fashion Week. This is the first time in their 9 years of business that Jessicurl has changed their brand.
Jessica McGuinty CEO of Jessicurl personally talked to the audience this season at ‘Fro Fashion Week of her curly hair struggles before the big [...]
As my week gears into to overdrive as my four months of planning Fall ‘Fro Fashion Week culminates this weekend I reflect on the many hurdles and triumphs throughout this process. Myself and the ‘Fro Fashion Week staff work tirelessly to bring the natural hair and beauty industry to next level by advancing to become [...]
Become transformed into a grand natural hair model for our ‘Fro Fashion Show.
Above is the information and requirements for our natural hair casting call this weekend.
If you are traveling from out of town to this please be aware if chosen you must be present for fittings September 10, 2011.
Come out and be a part of [...]
On July 7, 2011 Naturally Me! Media,LLC will turn 1 years old! Naturally Me! Media started with just a blog hosted on a free website and has grown into the natural hair and beauty media outlet that you see flourishing today. We have come a long way from my first review post on Hicks Edges. Over the [...]
How often do we see Paraben free on a lot of product labels and wonder what are Parabens? Why are they so bad? Parabens are essentially a type of preservative used in a lot of cosmetics , hair and body products to prevent bacteria like mold and yeast from growing. When you have a water [...]
Pamper yourself at home with this easy body scrub tutorial:
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Happy New Year! I am Jestacia Jones your Skin Care specialist here on Naturally Me! Media.
In 2012: expect to learn more:
* natural remedies
* self care tips
Here is a skin care review of the J’Lore pumpkin peel:
I’m excited about connecting and keeping in touch- it’s nice to know, that we are all a click a way. [...]
2011 has come and gone but your favorite natural hair products are probably still in use. Here are my favorite Top 5 natural hair products of 2011.
1. Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie- I received this product as a Christmas gift in 2010 from my little sister. I loved using this to do twistouts and braid [...]
The natural hair industry is growing rapidly and expansively. Natural hair bloggers are a dime a dozen ranging from a few A listers to up-and-coming bloggers.Natural hair bloggers often document their personal journeys, hair styles, product reviews, while highlighting other naturals, and giveaways.
The A list “natural hair gurus” can offer a great read from time [...]
How did you transition and what was your transition style?
I transitioned by keeping my hair flat ironed. I have to admit, I knew nothing about heat damage at the time. So, flat ironing was my choice. I would have my hair flat ironed monthly. My sister used a flat iron that had temperature control [...]
