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Archive for September, 2010

The Knotted Cinna Bun
[ 2 ] September 29, 2010

The Knotted Cinna Bun

I came up with a knotted cinna bun style after my sister (who is 1 year post relaxer) asked me to do her hair. This style is classic, elegant and most of all easy. Transitioners, naturals, and locs alike can wear this style as it protects your ends. The added blonde color on her crown [...]

Business Spotlight: Buttafly Jonez
[ 2 ] September 23, 2010

Business Spotlight: Buttafly Jonez

 
Peace, I’m Buttafly Jonez. I want y’all to know about the love and dedication that goes into each and every single jar and container of Buttafly Jonez Body and Hair products. I began creating body butter to start in 2006. I used to go to places like Bath and Body Works all the time and [...]

Common Ethnic Skin Problems
[ 2 ] September 21, 2010

Common Ethnic Skin Problems

By: Danna Johnston  from AloeforMocha

Hyper-pigmentation- Darker skin tends to have a very pronounced response to skin trauma such as inflammation caused by acne, exposure to UV rays, and hormonal changes.  The response is an increase in the amount of melanin released to the skin’s surface.  This excess melanin release is a condition called hyper-pigmentation which [...]

Up and Coming Hair & Skin Products Digest
[ 1 ] September 17, 2010

Up and Coming Hair & Skin Products Digest

AloeforMocha Skin Care
is a 100% paraben-free, nature-based skin care line formulated specifically for ethnic skin.

Nubian Secrets
great company especially for loc wearers and affordable pricing.
The kit below is only $14.99!

Belle Butters
I came across these lovely butters after following the owner on Twitter (@misstashab). I love mint chocolate chip ice cream and she has [...]

Lights. Camera. Action: Getting your Hair Camera Ready
[ 0 ] September 17, 2010

Lights. Camera. Action: Getting your Hair Camera Ready

By- Model MsAshley

Style & Products Used:

For this shoot I will be styling my hair with a basic twist out. I usually keep my hair twisted every night, and aim for styles I can wear for 5 days or more. I wash with Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk line, sometimes using a homemade conditioner. I usually throw [...]

Jada Rae's Minimal Maintenance Fall Hairstyles
[ 0 ] September 16, 2010

Jada Rae's Minimal Maintenance Fall Hairstyles

-By Jada Rae   Twitter: @jadarae jadarae.com

I have four styles that I will be rockin this fall.
My only product is water and olive oil.
I cleanse every 2 or 3 months with either baking soda and conditioner,
or some shampoo (very rarely use the poo), and co-wash daily, unless I am wearing the twists or the twist out.
If I am wearing [...]

Faux Hawk for Longer Natural Hair
[ 0 ] September 16, 2010

Faux Hawk for Longer Natural Hair

The talented Youtube karleo82 creates a faux hawk for longer natural hair. When you hair is longer the hair tends to flop over, using her technique should help prevent this
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Locxurious Fall Loc & Hair Accessories
[ 0 ] September 16, 2010

Locxurious Fall Loc & Hair Accessories

Click here to purchase these and other items using the 15% off coupon code “naturalme”!

Advocacy:The New Fall Trend in Natural Hair
[ 1 ] September 16, 2010

Advocacy:The New Fall Trend in Natural Hair

By: Tiara Bastfield
Ad∙vo∙ca∙cy [ad-vuh-kuh-see]
–noun, plural -cies. the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active support, esp of a cause
Ever since the grassroots presidential campaign of then candidate, now President Barack Obama, people realized how their small amount of action can contribute to a large movement of change. But advocating on behalf of what you believe didn’t start with his campaign and hopefully it won’t end there for you. [...]

Pura Body Naturals:Get Soft Hair Straight from the Amazon review
[ 0 ] September 15, 2010

Pura Body Naturals:Get Soft Hair Straight from the Amazon review

Pura’s products are made using raw, natural Amazon ingredients and hand blended to preserve their beneficial properties.  The ingredients are filled with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and nutrients needed to create healthy skin and hair.
Products include:

Aromatic soy candles - scents made of essential oils
All natural body salts/sugar scrubs - chemical free, and scented with essential oils
Natural moisturizing [...]

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