Question of the Week: Is Natural Hair a Fashion Fad or a Deliberate Decision?

Natural heads are popping up everywhere, and I am excited! My friend and I were actually having a conversation about this yesterday. We noticed that we could easily spot afros, puffs, and twists as soon as we left our house--whether we were on our way to work or out running errands. A couple of years ago this would not have been the norm! Are we turning a new page in life and accepting that OUR beauty is indeed beautiful? Or is it just a fad that won't last long?

Feel free to leave your thoughts below!

Why did you go natural?
Why do you think so many other ladies have decided to free themselves from relaxers and go natural?

Mane Inspiration!

Um...yea just a little Monday Mane Pick Me Up! I love the style and the COLOR! I'm not sure if I would be bold enough to try the color, but I love it nonetheless!

Also, If you have a style that you think could perhaps inspire others feel free to submit it to me! Just hit the contact button or the Be Featured buttons at the top!

Top Shelf Hair Care!

This is just my a list of books that I've been itching to read! I need as much information as I can on styling natural hair and dealing with my hair's texture (once I figure out what it truly is). So, I guess this is my chance to get literal with my hair care!

• Wavy, Curly, Kinky by Deborah R. Lilly
• Plaited Glory by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner
• No Lye by Tulani Kinard
• Good Hair by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner
• Textured Tresses by Diane Da Costa
• Going Natural: Falling in Love with Nappy Hair by Mireille Liong-a-kong
• Thank God I’m Natural by Chris-Tia E. Donaldson
  
  Well, I'm out! Decided to keep it short, but pleasantly sweet today! Happy Reading! I'm about to start reading a few of these right now...I actually have Plaited Glory in my hands as we speak!

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Dye-namic Decisions

Ok...I just dyed my hair jet black! It's not permanent! Thank Heavens!!! It's only a rinse...I have yet another sew-in. I just did it yesterday, and I will continue to do my aloe rinses just not as often as I would have liked to do them. That is all...lol I'm out! HHG! Here's a pic of my style!

And here is a tutorial video about applying a color rinse! I had no idea how to do this at all...so a BIG THANK YOU goes to MissLaShonda on YT!

Growing Pains!!!

I keep looking at my hair and wondering what in the world I'm going to do with it. I started my transitioning journey with a very short assymetrical cut. My relaxed hair has already popped off in some areas in the back. I am supposed to be going to a Trey Songz concert and after party this weekend. What the world am I gonna do. I have halfwigs, but even they are starting not to blend in with my natural new growth, and I don't want to spend anymore money!!!


What's a Transitioner to do??? If you have any ideas...Comment....HELP MEEEEE!

I started off with a cut very similar to this....

I don't want to BC right now either. :(

April Aloe Vera Challenge!

I must admit that my hair has been dry dull and limp lately, and I have been lookin high and low for a solution. I also have been looking for something that would promote hair growth at the same time. I do realize that there is no magic potion that takes me from one inch of unstretched new growth to a BAA or a Foxy Cleopatra Afro Puff...but a girl can dream, can't I?!?! :)

I did stumble upon Nature's Miracle Worker--Aloe Vera, though! I have heard of other Naturals using Aloe Vera Gel for curl definition and slicking down their hair into buns, but when I walked past an endcap in Walmart and saw a HUGE container of Aloe Vera Juice for $7.98, I had to do a double take so...I did some research!

Aloe Vera Juice or Aloe Vera Gel can actually be used to:

• Relieve stress (which we all know is great for the hair)
• Increase blood circulation to the scalp
• Give hair shine
• Moisturize and Condition the scalp and hair shaft
• Prevent Hair Loss
• Promote Hair Growth

Some people even use Aloe Vera Juice as a daily hair treatment by massaging it into their scalp, covering it with a plastic cap, and letting it sit for 30 minutes. Then they rinse their hair and reap all the rewards of using Aloe Vera Juice, and starting today I will be one of those people!!!!

I will be doing this treatment as much as possible from April 5th to May 5th, and hopefully, my hair will thank me for it! I'll update you on my progress from time to time, but be sure to subscribe and follow me on my journey! Feel free to comment on this post if you have done this treatment before or would like to join this challenge with me!

Happy Hair Reading and Growing,

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Mane.Maven.of.the.Month: Laura Izibor

What can I say? Her hair speaks to me, and her voice is wonderful. I love her curl pattern and the curly fro that she's often seen rockin'. I've heard plenty of her songs, but I never knew the face behind the music. Her hair is just as amazing as her voice. This Irish songsTRESS definitely has a lot going for herself!