Hello All
Can anyone recommend/suggest hair care products that the have used, are using on their locs for -cleansing/shampooing, conditioning, moisturizing, keeping locs soft (as opposed to hard and dry)
thanks for any feedback
Val.
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sorry. the email address had me curious, that's all. it is always good to
accidently run into someone from your home town. this world is a lot
smaller than we think. I currently reside in Maryland, just outside of the
nation's capital...I've been to Atlanta on vacation once. I hope we are
able to do that again soon...
Peace,
What's your screen name? - Savvysophist
City/State? - Baltimore, MD
Loose, loced, or transitioning? - Loose!!! [INLINE] and loving my TWA!!!
How long has your hair been like it is? - Three months
How long is your hair? - three inches
What are your 3 favorite products? - black soap, shea butter, Mango Lime Locs and Twists moisturizer
What are your 3 favorite styles? - comb coils, nubian knots, shake and go! [INLINE]
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? - style at home until I find a stylist I trust
If you go to a salon, which one? -
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? - My biggest mental struggle has been seeing myself without much hair. When I went natural in April, I was left with 1/8 of an inch of hair. It was SUPER short! And I've been loving the evolution of my idea about my hair. I never kept it natural long enough before to really experience just how soft and "cottony" my hair is! Short or not, it feels great!! Some days I want for longer hair, but I'm being pretty strong! No texturizers or weaves for the kid! :)
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? - I AM NOW NATURAL FOR LIFE!!! This isn't the first time I've attempted to go natural. I first tried in 1998. I started texturizing my hair after that until this past April when I dedicated myself to becoming natural FOR REAL because I really missed, and wanted to get to know my natural hair. Now, I'm prepared for my hair, and I love it. It's something to think about, really: the need to become accustomed to being oneself. But it is a lovely feeling being natural. I can't see myself not being natural now.
Hi everybody :)
What's your screen name? - Shaun
City/State? - Alabama
Loose, loced, or transitioning? - Hmmm... Well I started out loose
around 2000, chopped once or twice, and recently tried locs for about
8 months. I combed them out just last month (took me about 2 weeks) so
I'm back to loose.
How long has your hair been like it is? - See above.
How long is your hair? - I haven't really measured, and it isn't
exactly even, since I'm afraid to let a barber touch it, and I suck at
cutting my own hair. Probably as short as 4 inches in some places, and
as long as 7 in others.
What are your 3 favorite products? - I'll need a month or 2 more to
refresh my memory. Locs were almost a product-free hair choice.
What are your 3 favorite styles? - Twists, and just tying a scarf or
something around my head to make a semi-neat puff. With locs, the best
thing was that if you didn't want to make a "style", you didn't have to.
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? - Usually at home.
When I had locs I let a girl re-twist them for me because when I did
it, it took like 5 hours, and *still* didn't look as good as when she
did it.
If you go to a salon, which one? - Ain't no Natural salons here,
unless I want to drive to Atlanta. Just girls who do hair at their
house. ;)
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? -
Giving up on the possibility of having long, free-flowing, silky hair.
Seeing sisters who are beautiful without it feeds my spirit.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? - Definitely! Some people's
hair seems to do fine with perms. Mine was always thin, and I was
forever trying to give it some life or make it curl up. It's just the
dumbest thing every time I think about it... Straightening your hair
only to turn around and try to make it hold a curl. I am never going
back to hair that's "see through" because of breakage and split ends.
Once my hair started coming in natural and I got a good look at some
of the unmolested strands--thick, smooth, coal black, and with actual
tensile strength--I knew I couldn't go back to letting people strip
those natural layers of protection off of it, then complain because it
wasn't healthy.
Shaun
Hey Kimberly,
No I am not from Wilson, NC. I live in Atlanta.
Sharon
Hi everybody,
Is there anyone that lives in atlanta? I will be
moving there in a few month so attend college and I
would like to know someone there especially someone I
have something in common with (HAIR) so if you have
natural hair and live in atlanta send me a e-mail
Hello Everyone:
I am going on vacation to Mexico in a couple of weeks. This will be my first vacation with my loose natural hair. I am thinking about getting it braided (cornrows) with extensions so I won't have to worry about styling. Any other suggestions to how I miminize damage from Chlorine and Salt water while I am on vacation?
Thanks
Laqueta
hey, wilson5191, thanks for the hair mayo tip...I will try it...out of
curiosity, though, are you from Wilson, NC?
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Hello All
My name is Val.
located in NY
locing for two years
I go to two salons in harlem (one expensive, the other not so expensive with less amenities :-)
I started locing in January 2003 with twist extensions. My hair has loced. However, I am having a problem ( Ithink) because the ends of my locs (where the extension is interwined with my own hair) is bulky and overall my locs feel heavy (especially on the ends).
I am having the following challenges with loc maintenance and styling
#1-I am able to wear ponytails but I can't (I think) wear the updos wiht bun, flat twists etc. becaue the ends of my locs are so bulky. Any style suggestions
#2- I work out about 3 times a week and thus sweat alot which seems to make my hair very dry and hard. What can I do to maintain moisture and softness?
#3- I am greying early (thanks to family genetics). Any thoughts on natural and or safe coloring methods?
#4- I would like to take swimming lessons but I have not found a swimming cap to fit my locs. where can I find an appropriate swimming cap? Will chlorine from pool damage hair/locs?
#5Any thoughts on where to get decorative pony tail holders strong enough to hold locs?
thank you for any feedback on the above
Val.
Kimberly,
I had cut my "down to back" relaxed hair to a bob and decided to transition. It
wasn't enough for a pony tail so I winged it most of the time but using a good
flat itron. When that got tired, I got a straw set. I wanted to see if I like
the afro/curly look. I then went to kinky twists for 3 weeks. I then did the big
chop. So from Nov 2003 to March 2004 I transitioned and cut off the rest of my
perm. So it just depends on how you want to grow your hair out or if you wnat
to start all over. I loved my TWA and my hair has grown so much.
I owe alot to the ladies on this message board for their support and advice!!
I use the ORS hair mayo and it really makes a difference in my hair. I use it
when I shampoo which it may be every 2-3 weeks. It gives my hair shine and extra
softness. I then use CD Hair milk and I have found the answer to the dryness in
the middle of my crown.
Hotep Everyone!
I'm Conchus, currently residing in Suitland, MD. I've been locing
now
for the past 5 years and my length is about halfway down my back. My
favorite products are Loc It Up by Talihah Waajid, Jamaican Mango &
Lime, Locing Gel, and Organic Root Stimulator. My favorite styles
are
cornrows, crimped, and various pin-ups. I currently run a home-based
business called Life's Locs, and have always maintenance my own locs.
The struggles I have/had, have been both mental and physical. This
is
my second go round w/ locs. I've been locing since late '97. In the
beginning I went through the normal phases of confusion w/ locing. I
dealt with the stress of transitioning into locs and trying to stay
so
called "professional." I went back and forth in my first year of
transitioning. I didn't understand that the biggest trial to
obtaining locs is to have "patience." After a 1 1/2 years of locing
I
cut them out. I went back to wearing a short afro for a 1 before
deciding to loc again. Well, it's 5 years later and I'm in it to win
it....and never looking back.
Have you ever heard that wearing natural hair can prevent you from
getting a job, being taken seriously in the workplace, or advancing
your career? We are going to talk about just that in an upcoming
issue of Naturally You!. What has been your experience? Is it true?
False? Does it depend on the job or the person?
Share your experience with us, and all of our readers!!
This is an important topic, and prevents many people from going
natural - your participation will help shed light on the subject for
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submissions@... (submissions AT naturallyyoumagazine.com)
Full Name
City/State
Age
Profession
How long have you been in your current profession?
How long have you been natural?
Has your hair had any effect on your current or past jobs?
What advice do you have for other Naturals in the workforce?
Did anyone ever suggest that you change your hairstyle to "get
ahead"?
Did you ever feel that changing your hair would improve your
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Do you think the perception that natural hair is "more professional"
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Hope to hear from you soon,
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I am new to this email group and I've noticed in a couple of the emails I have received that people know their type of hair, as in your case (type 4a/4b). Is that determined by a professional natural hair care stylist? I would love to know the type of my hair. Thanks for the new link. I have about eight weeks of new growth, so I am at the very beginning stages of growing out my hair...PRAY FOR ME!!!! My hair is almost to my shoulders and I am reluctant to get such a drastic cut. It is also breaking a lot, so any info/advice you can send my way will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks again and have a blessed weekend!!
it's not necessarily less labor intensive initially, but this idea
gives you two styles in one: i sometimes braid my locs and wear it as
a style for a week or two. i make the braids very small - 3 locs each.
after that time i'll remove the locs and then wear the textured look
for awhile.
KC
Hair can be loced at any length over about an inch.
KC
Thanks for the advice...I guess I am just going to have to deal with it until I am out of the transitioning phase...I can't wait, but I have no choice...as they say patience is a virtue....any recommended products, particularly conditioners...
Hi Kimberly,
Finding something to do with your hair while it's growing out can be tough! Try getting your hair flat twisted (the double flat twist). There is a really good web site I came across while transitioning called www.motowngirl.com. It is full of lots of information about transitioning styles, treatments and caring for your hair after you've cut off the relaxer.
One tip I would give you for after you go completely natural is that products made for curly or chemically curled hair tend to work on our natural hair. At least it works for me and I have 4a 4b type hair. GOOD LUCK.
Althea [INLINE] Grant
I don't believe that it's a lie that mayonnaise works as a deep conditioner.
Where did ORS get the idea to come up with their hair mayonnaise as well as all
the others on the market? Also, what do you think people used back in the day
before there were stores that had products with artificial ingredients packed on
their shelves?
I can say from before AND after my natural journey, the original hair mayonnaise
DOES make an improvement with my hair! It's a great protein conditioner!
Diane
There is to be no crown without first a cross**Lk9:23
-- vera thomas <verajcool@...
Hi everyone! I was doing some reading this weekend and
came across some hair info i thought you should know
about......HAIR SECRETS:#1)IF YOU BEGIN BY SMOOTHING
THE HAIR'S CUTICLE IN THE SHOWER BY USING GREAT
CONDITIONERS,YOU'LL NEED FEWER STYLING PRODUCTS TO
COMPENSATE WHEN YOU GET OUT.THE THICKER THE HAIR,THE
CREAMIER THE SHAMPOO SHOULD BE.ONE WITH SILICONE FORMS
A FINE LAYER OVER EACH STRAND,SMOOTHING THE CUTICLE
WITHOUT MAKING IT FEEL STICKY.LOOK FOR WORDS ON THE
LABELS THAT END IN THE WORD"CONE,"LIKE
DIMETHICONE.FATTY SUBSTANCES SUCH AS CERAMIDES AND NUT
BUTTERS WORK SIMILARY.#2)A STYLING CREME OR SERUM WITH
HEAT PROTECTION CAN HELP MAINTAIN THE HAIR'S
HEALTH.THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN INGREDIENTS THAT MAY
REDUCE THE HEAT AND FRICTION THAT REACHES THE CUTICLE.
THE TRUTH AND LIES ABOUT WHAT YOU PUT IN AND HOW YOU
DO YOUR HAIR...LIE #1)EGG YOLKS,OLIVE
OIL,MAYONNAISE,AND MASHED AVOCADO DEEP-CONDITION
HAIR..THE TRUTH IS..FATTY FOODS AND OILS MAY MIMIC THE
FEELING OF MOISTURE AT FIRST, BUT THEY JUST SIT ON THE
CUTICLE, MAKING IT HEAVY,GREASY,AND FLAT.THE
LIGHTWEIGHT EMULSIONS IN STORE-BOUGHT CONDITIONERS
WILL SMOOTH THE CUTICLE MORE EVENLY WITHOUT LEAVING A
STICKY RESIDUE BEHIND. LIE#2)COLD WATER MAKES HAIR
GLOSSY. THE TRUTH IS THAT THE ONLY THING A COLD RINSE
CAN PROVIDE IS A CHILL.HAIR WILL EXPAND AND CONTRACT
BASED ON IT'S MOISTURE LEVEL.COLD,WARM OR HOT WATER
REALLY DOES NOT MATTER. LIE#3)VINEGAR OR LEMON JUICE
ADDS SHINE. THE TRUTH:ACIDIC PROPERTIES DO ACT AS
NATURAL CLARIFYING AGENTS,AND NEITHER WILL CAUSE
DRYNESS OR DAMAGE.USING THEM ONCE IN A WHILE IS
FINE,BUT THEY CAN STRIP THE OILS THAT MAKE HAIR
SHINY.USING A GENTLE CLARIFYING SHAMPOO ONCE A WEEK
WILL BE BETTER.
Hey Thierry,
Its been raining off and on. So be sure to pack an umbrella just in case.
Myriam
hey kim,
i don't go to salons, as a college student i really can't afford all that, but for suggestions, maybe...
* a straw set, it should hold for a couple weeks
* extensions (braids or twists) are always a favorite, and they'll keep your hair out of the way for a while
* cornrolls are ok, if you don't mind the style
* headwraps are an option as well, if you're just lazy like me [INLINE]
as for the breakage...it will come, i experienced it about 8 months into my transitioning, the point where relaxed meets natural is very brittle and with time, will eventually break...
to minimize the inevitable, try to condition a bit more and deep condition if you don't already, leave-ins are good, don't comb/brush as often, wear some of the protective styles listed above..
other than that good luck [INLINE]
KIMBERLY Carlyle <KIMCARLYLE7@...
Good morning. Do you have any affiliations in the DC metropolitan are. I
am in the beginning stage of growing out my hair. I still have relaxer in
my hair and my hair is just below my earlobes, almost on my shoulders. I am
at the point where I am in need of a touch up. It is a challenge everyday
to not call and make an appointment to get a touch up. Any suggestions on
how to continue to grow my hair out. Also, my hair is doing a lot of
breaking. HELP!!!
Good morning. Do you have any affiliations in the DC metropolitan are. I
am in the beginning stage of growing out my hair. I still have relaxer in
my hair and my hair is just below my earlobes, almost on my shoulders. I am
at the point where I am in need of a touch up. It is a challenge everyday
to not call and make an appointment to get a touch up. Any suggestions on
how to continue to grow my hair out. Also, my hair is doing a lot of
breaking. HELP!!!
I am Kimberly and I live in Maryland not too far from DC or Baltimore.
Hi everyone! I was doing some reading this weekend and
came across some hair info i thought you should know
about......HAIR SECRETS:#1)IF YOU BEGIN BY SMOOTHING
THE HAIR'S CUTICLE IN THE SHOWER BY USING GREAT
CONDITIONERS,YOU'LL NEED FEWER STYLING PRODUCTS TO
COMPENSATE WHEN YOU GET OUT.THE THICKER THE HAIR,THE
CREAMIER THE SHAMPOO SHOULD BE.ONE WITH SILICONE FORMS
A FINE LAYER OVER EACH STRAND,SMOOTHING THE CUTICLE
WITHOUT MAKING IT FEEL STICKY.LOOK FOR WORDS ON THE
LABELS THAT END IN THE WORD"CONE,"LIKE
DIMETHICONE.FATTY SUBSTANCES SUCH AS CERAMIDES AND NUT
BUTTERS WORK SIMILARY.#2)A STYLING CREME OR SERUM WITH
HEAT PROTECTION CAN HELP MAINTAIN THE HAIR'S
HEALTH.THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN INGREDIENTS THAT MAY
REDUCE THE HEAT AND FRICTION THAT REACHES THE CUTICLE.
THE TRUTH AND LIES ABOUT WHAT YOU PUT IN AND HOW YOU
DO YOUR HAIR...LIE #1)EGG YOLKS,OLIVE
OIL,MAYONNAISE,AND MASHED AVOCADO DEEP-CONDITION
HAIR..THE TRUTH IS..FATTY FOODS AND OILS MAY MIMIC THE
FEELING OF MOISTURE AT FIRST, BUT THEY JUST SIT ON THE
CUTICLE, MAKING IT HEAVY,GREASY,AND FLAT.THE
LIGHTWEIGHT EMULSIONS IN STORE-BOUGHT CONDITIONERS
WILL SMOOTH THE CUTICLE MORE EVENLY WITHOUT LEAVING A
STICKY RESIDUE BEHIND. LIE#2)COLD WATER MAKES HAIR
GLOSSY. THE TRUTH IS THAT THE ONLY THING A COLD RINSE
CAN PROVIDE IS A CHILL.HAIR WILL EXPAND AND CONTRACT
BASED ON IT'S MOISTURE LEVEL.COLD,WARM OR HOT WATER
REALLY DOES NOT MATTER. LIE#3)VINEGAR OR LEMON JUICE
ADDS SHINE. THE TRUTH:ACIDIC PROPERTIES DO ACT AS
NATURAL CLARIFYING AGENTS,AND NEITHER WILL CAUSE
DRYNESS OR DAMAGE.USING THEM ONCE IN A WHILE IS
FINE,BUT THEY CAN STRIP THE OILS THAT MAKE HAIR
SHINY.USING A GENTLE CLARIFYING SHAMPOO ONCE A WEEK
WILL BE BETTER.
Greetings Thierry, I reside in Miami and let me warn
you that it's extremely hot down here right about now
so plan to spend alot of time at the beach or near a
pool. I heard of a serious poetry and reggae set in
downtown Miami but I can't remember the name of the
joing. I will forward your email to the office and
hit you back in the morning with the name and address
of the club. I'm sure you'll enjoy the vibe.
Sisterly
Lona
Peace!
Check out my Salon Page I'm located in Philadelphia!
Peace & Blessings,
Nicole Corley-Murray
Natural Hair Stylist / Salon - Natural Hair Styles - Philadelphia, PA - Locks
Hi everyone :)
I'm going to be in Florida this weekend and I was wondering if there were any poetry sets or cultural things going on in the area.
I've never been to Miami, so any information about what's happening would be appreciated.
Stay positive,
Thierry Baptiste
I'm Kimberly and I am in Maryland.
What's your screen name? rtaskew
City/State? Durham, NC
Loose, loced, or transitioning? locked
How long has your hair been like it is? 2 1/2 years
How long is your hair? shoulder length
What are your 3 favorite products? Castor, olive and tea tree oil
What are your 3 favorite styles? Wake up and go, pulled back and roller set
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? salon
If you go to a salon, which one? Orin Saunders of Locs and Chops who is in Chapel Hill, NC
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? Physical -- in the beginning being patient while my hair locked.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? Natural for life!!!! Letting my hair stay in its natural state is healthy and I no longer conform to the European standards of beauty.
Peace and Blessings
R.T. Askew
Hey Karen,
I live insouth philly what part do you live in?
liynaa
Hi Elaine and I'm in NJ
Lainey
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My last is Webb
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I'm Karyn and I'm in Philadelphia, Pa.
me? What is your last name? Do you spell it exactly the same? Where are you?
Hi, all...I was just wondering if there was anyone who knew of any
natural hair care salons in the Rochester, NY area.
Thanks in advance.
Girl, you got my Last Name!!!! Where are you?
I live in Philadelphia!!!!!!
I have a friend who two-strand twists them at night...her locs are small so it may depend on the size and texture of your hair for this technique to work effectively...
or maybe you could do plaits (using the three strand method) instead of cornrowing....
What's your screen name? renee83
City/State? originally from md, going to college in huntsville, al
Loose, loced, or transitioning? loose
How long has your hair been like it is? transitioned for eight months, cut off about six inches in dec, cut off the rest of the perm in mar (of this year)
How long is your hair? about 4 - 6 inches (depending on where you pull [INLINE] )
What are your 3 favorite products? OLIVE OIL (moisterizer), MANE 'N' TAIL (leave-in conditioner), GLYCERINE
What are your 3 favorite styles? twists, cornrolls, puff
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? at home
If you go to a salon, which one? n/a
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? mental - not feeling as pretty as i used to with permed hair
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? haven't deciced yet....i've only started because my family said i couldn't deal (they claimed..."i loved my hair too much to be natural)....so i'm stubbornly kinda proving them wrong right now...i've only stayed this long because i'm realizing how much i relied on my hair to establish me as a person...once i get my self-esteem back i don't know what i'll do... [INLINE]
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Hello Everyone,
I had a new customer that wanted to know names of Natural Hair Salons in Los Angeles, CA. I didn't know any so I did a search on the Interet and found a few, but was wondering if any of you could send me the names, web sites & phone numbers of any that you may know that you would recommend. I sometimes get these type of questions from customers and like to try to help provide information whenever possible. Please send all info to my personal e-mail at: wrightmia@...
Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. Have a good day. [INLINE]
From,
Mia S. Wright
Owner of Mia Simone's Boutique http://www.miasb.com
************************************************
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Body & Hair Jewelry made for You!
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i don't know if i agree because the ortho evra patch
is just like the pill but only in another form.if that
was the case,then they would have not put it in or
they would have taken it off the market. i have tried
the patch but was allergic to it. so it's not for
everyone.
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You all were so helpful with my last question, I thought I'd try this
one out. I am a big fan of the braid out, when I braid my locs and
then take em out for the crinkly look. I normally do this look when
I'm between appointments, I was wondering if anyone knew of an easier
way to get the look without the labor intensive process of actually
conrowing the locs....
Thanks again
you can go to Natural Hair Images the phone # is 410-8400 its on Patapso
ave...near the flea market...they do a great job.
I'm looking for a natural hair stylist for my teenage daughter in
the Baltimore area. Heck, I'll even do Columbia. Any help would be
appreciated.
OR My guess ... Big Ass Afro
Hey I'm guessing.........BAA bad ass afro??
If you have gone natural or are in the process of transitioning,
Naturally You! wants to hear your story. Tell the world about your
challenges and triumphs, and help other women who will learn from
your experience.
To submit your story, send the following information to
submissions@... (submissions AT
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* Full Name
* City/State/Country
* How long you have been natural, locing, or transitioning
* Your "goin natural" story (500-1000 words)
* Best email address to reach you
* Brief bio (optional)
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I hope to hear from you soon!
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Throughout my locing journey(4 years), I have gone from twisting/palm
rolling, to latching, to freeforming, and back to twisting/palm
rolling. It can be done, but there are a couple of concerns with it:
1) When you are freeforming, you are allowing your new growth to loc
up at its own pace. Because I did this for awhile, I now have an inch
or more of unloced hair at the root of some of my locs. Now that I am
(somewhat) back to cultivating, when I wash, this entire part(or most
of it) unravels. When I was frequently retwisting, I didn't have as
much unravelling.
2) My locs are lumpy, bumpy, or chewy. They are not perfectly
cylindrical, because of the different methods I have used along the
way. If you want perfectly cylindrical locs, proceed with caution.
3) Though I like the thickness and fullness of my locs when they
haven't been twisted for awhile(by awhile, I mean months), I am not
that fond of how difficult it becomes to get it all in a ponytail,
etc. This really has nothing to do with switching between the methods,
but it's something to think about when you're used to the "thinned
out" feel of cultivated locs.
Hope this helps,
KC
Phea,
You can loc your hair at any length.
You can order NY! on line. The NaturallyYouMagazine website has a list of
stores that carries the mag. You can check the site to see if there is
store a near you.
http://www.naturallyyoumagazine.com/naturally-you-magazine-stores.html
Myriam Muhammad
www.naturalhairvillage.com
Hello fellow Loc Wearers:
I'm just curious to know if one wears "maintained" or "cultivated" locs for a while (years, months, plus years on) and then decide to "free form" (say to add volume, thinkness/fullness), could it be possilbe to go back to "maintaing or cultivating" the same locs afterwards?
Thanks,
Nia~
You can purchase the magazine at Black Images in Wynnewood if you do not order on line. I am not sure how many copies they have (I ordered online); but I have seen the magazine there.
Patsy G.
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Hello everyone.
I was in the huge city of Palacious, Tx. (outside of Houston) for a
family reunion this past weekend (I live in Dallas) and I met a 50
somethin' cousin from California who is fabulously sporting her
colored locs. She is WORKIN' them. After an extensive chat with her,
I want to loc my hair. However, I want to let it grow out (currently
less than 2 inches long)some more because I really want to try some of
the fabulous styles I've seen online. Okay, so my question is: Is it
easier to start the loc process while your hair is short? Or Can I
still loc after it has grown out longer?
Next question: Can you purchase the Naturally You magazine at stores
or is it online purchase only?
Thanks.
Hi Diane
When I saw that term, I thought it was too funny! Well, if you are a
fan of Lord of the Rings, there is a character named Gollum. He has 2
or 3 strands of hair on his head. As you know there are many sistas
who are walking around like that b/c of the fire cream (perm). This
is where the term "gollum fire cream". Someone correct me if i am
wrong.
Aunatural60
What's your screen name? larandab11 or jazzy1too (NP)
City/State? Dallas, Tx.
Loose, loced, or transitioning? loose
How long has your hair been like it is? 10 mo. total (last relaxer
09/04 I wore wigs & kinky twists; BC 12/18/04
How long is your hair? 5 inches
What are your 3 favorite products? Shea Butter, ORS Hair Mayo, & ORS
Olive Oil Moisturizer
What are your 3 favorite styles? twist-out, & afro
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? home
If you go to a salon, which one? not aware of one in area (let me
know if you all do)
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental?
My toughest struggle has been physical, Of course I have good days
and bad days understanding my hair type, curl pattern, and battling
shrinkage...but that is minut compared to the looks and stares I get
from people at my church...I went from having "past the shoulder
hair to about 2 inches of natural hair. I also have to struggle with
my husband a bit, but he's mine until death do us part - -so pray
that he doesn't kill me throughout my hair journey. ;-) My mental
struggle is trying to stop thinking about my hair long enough to do
my job (household and otherwise)
Are you natural for life? Why or why not?
Yes. Getting ready to lock...not sure if I want to go with
Sisterlocks, Bradelocs, Isislocs, or self locs. I'm just
ready...ready to stop spending hours in the salon, ready for my hair
to grow to it's maximum potential, and ready to do things the way
God intended. (I feel like everything we need was provided here in
earth.)
I AM a "Loose" nappy but I Don't know what gollum fire cream is? Can you give
details? Thx!
Diane
There is to be no crown without first a cross**Lk9:23
-- "RO" <queenli19@...
You might be a nappy if you run home on lunch break to see if your
orders for your hair has arrived....
You might be a nappy if you have to watch your back at work because
you are on nappturality.com and you don't want your boss to catch
you....
You might me a nappy if you want to loc but everytime you think you
are ready you see a BAA and change your mind....
You might be a nappy if people with relaxers wish they had the guts
to get off the crack......
You might be a nappy if you bought a digital camera just to take
picture of your hair......
You might me a nappy if you have tried all kind of products and food
items on your hair......
You might be a nappy if you spend your whole paycheck on stuff for
your hair....
You know you are nappy:
If you prefer to get a giftcard to a natural store vs. a giftcard to
ninewest, yes I am a shoe addict...LOL
If you keep your hair products in the refrigerator
You find yourself trying to keep from buying every single product
mentioned here
You do not know what to do with yourself if NP.com is down
You feel the need to talk to a woman that's natural and share
products and this site with her and anything else you have learned
since going natural
You smile and encourage other nappys, I gave this girl in the
elevator at my job who is transitioning the thumbs up.
If you read every label of every product you put in your hair or
before you purchase it.
You care more about your hair now than when you were a permie and you
will not let any and anybody touch it or put any ole product in it.
You are open to trying make any and every concoction you read about
on here..LOL
Your kitchen is like a science lab
You don't want to get extensions in your hair anymore b/c you are
going to miss your hair
You make an order from Oyin or Asha and you start checking the
mailbox and start pacing the floor like a husband waiting on his wife
to deliver...LOL
I could go on forever but I will leave space for others
How could I forget the best one, you can't keep your darn
hands/fingers out of your own hair...can someone please share with
me, why we do this??
- you love the wind in your hair, like my taxi ride from Newark to
Manhattan. The taxi drivee didn't like it but tough!
-you can make last minute plans without thinking about your hair,
like swimming, water slides, staying overnight at a friend's hourse
(cos you can borrow a comb from her)
- you are considering giving up shampoo and acutally looking forward
to it.
- you know how to decipher product labels, and know what to avoid.
- you know which products claim to be natural but are in fact full of
synthetics.
If you have been to a napptural gathering or have even heard of them,
you might be a nappy.
If you have ever participated in or know what a "protective hair
challenge is", you might be a nappy.
If you have ordered from Oyin, Asha's, Carol's Daughter, etc. or even
heard of them, you might be a nappy.
If you plan a hairstyle and it doesn't quite work out and you don't
sweat it because you throw it in a puff and go, you might be a nappy.
If you have broken a comb or two or three trying to comb your hair,
you might be a nappy.
If you associate the name "Dee" to nappturality, you might be nappy.
If you have random pictures of other nappies' hair and they don't
know, you might be nappy.
If you know what gollum fire cream is, then you might be nappy.
If you laugh every time you see Gollum, then you might be nappy.
If you've ever used the words "happy" and "nappy" in the same
sentence, you might be nappy (and happy ).
If you recognize someone because of their hair, you might be nappy.
If you're vegetarian/ vegan, then you might be nappy.
You blame all your friends problems on the fact that they still get
perms. (Q: Girl... why can't I find a MAN?!... A: Because you keep
getting them perms. *shrug*)
Your co-workers, phones, etc. at work "Bug" you, cause you are trying
to read the latest on Nappturality. (B 4 the site goes down! ) {It
took me 1 hour just to read this whole thread! co-workers/phone keep
interrupting me every 5-10 mintues <_< Irritating! }
Your friends/family members talk about your hair, then it starts to
rain, and they ask "You" to get something out the car for "them"!
{<_< 'cause they gonna "melt" if rain hits them!}
Please respond to mailto:Duron.Chavis@...
UNIA-ACL Special Events Coordinator and
Founder of Happily Natural Day
Tel: 804-615-8695
Web: http://HappilyNaturalDay.com
Email: duronchavis@...
Africans in America Celebrate Black Consciousness at
Third Annual Happily Natural Day 2005
The Universal Negro Improvement Association & African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) will present the Third Annual HAPPILY NATURAL DAY - A Celebration of Black Consciousness, Saturday, August 27, 2005, 12noon to 10pm, Muhammad's Mosque, 104 Cowardin Street, Richmond, Virginia. Sponsored by the Prosser-Truth Division #456, Nappturality.com & Reel Freedom Productions LLC, Happily Natural Day is a not for profit festival which celebrates August as African Heritage Month.
Additionally, Black Freedom Weekend offers satellite programming which includes an "Ancestral Libation Ceremony", Friday, August 26, 2005, 6pm, Nubian Village Academy, 2022 Sledd Street, giving honor and praise to those who came become us, and a "Raising Black Consciousness Seminar", Sunday August 28, 2005, 2pm to 10pm, Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 00 East Clay Street, featuring a series of pro-conscious lectures.
Happily Natural Day, along with Black Freedom Weekend, is a means through which people of African descent can raise their collective consciousness and awareness, and it provides an opportunity for other cultural groups to be enlightened. The three-day event has an emphasis on black consciousness, natural hair care and holistic health, spoken word poetry, hip-hop, and neo-soul edutainment with a vendor marketplace.
Special guests include Del Jones, The War Correspondent; Reverend Phil Valentine, metaphysical scholar and founder of the Temple of the Healing Spirit; Malaika Cooper, founder of the Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo; Yvette Smalls, director of the independent film, "Hair Stories"; Linda Jones, founder of A Nappy Hair Affair; musical guest neo-soul vocalist Afi; and many more.
All events are open to the public with a small donation requested. If you have any questions or would like information on performing, vending or sponsorship, please contact Duron Chavis at 804-615-8695 or 804-573-2519. Also log on to http://HappilyNaturalDay.com for tickets, directions and more information.
Hi Sharon!
I actually live in Laurelton, which is not too far from Cambria at
all. Funny enough, I am in ATL today on business but I'm trying to
get out as soon as possible today b/c you guys having been having
terrible weather (sporadic lightning storms).
I really like the Neutrogena Triple Moisture Conditioner (not
moisturizer). It's really great for a mid-week no-poo wash. It leave
my hair soft and light. I'm also trying to get my hair to grow more,
but I think I just have to be more patient.
Camille
You might be a nappy if you run home on lunch break to see if your
orders for your hair has arrived....
You might be a nappy if you have to watch your back at work because
you are on nappturality.com and you don't want your boss to catch
you....
You might me a nappy if you want to loc but everytime you think you
are ready you see a BAA and change your mind....
You might be a nappy if people with relaxers wish they had the guts
to get off the crack......
You might be a nappy if you bought a digital camera just to take
picture of your hair......
You might me a nappy if you have tried all kind of products and food
items on your hair......
You might be a nappy if you spend your whole paycheck on stuff for
your hair....
You know you are nappy:
If you prefer to get a giftcard to a natural store vs. a giftcard to
ninewest, yes I am a shoe addict...LOL
If you keep your hair products in the refrigerator
You find yourself trying to keep from buying every single product
mentioned here
You do not know what to do with yourself if NP.com is down
You feel the need to talk to a woman that's natural and share
products and this site with her and anything else you have learned
since going natural
You smile and encourage other nappys, I gave this girl in the
elevator at my job who is transitioning the thumbs up.
If you read every label of every product you put in your hair or
before you purchase it.
You care more about your hair now than when you were a permie and you
will not let any and anybody touch it or put any ole product in it.
You are open to trying make any and every concoction you read about
on here..LOL
Your kitchen is like a science lab
You don't want to get extensions in your hair anymore b/c you are
going to miss your hair
You make an order from Oyin or Asha and you start checking the
mailbox and start pacing the floor like a husband waiting on his wife
to deliver...LOL
I could go on forever but I will leave space for others
How could I forget the best one, you can't keep your darn
hands/fingers out of your own hair...can someone please share with
me, why we do this??
- you love the wind in your hair, like my taxi ride from Newark to
Manhattan. The taxi drivee didn't like it but tough!
-you can make last minute plans without thinking about your hair,
like swimming, water slides, staying overnight at a friend's hourse
(cos you can borrow a comb from her)
- you are considering giving up shampoo and acutally looking forward
to it.
- you know how to decipher product labels, and know what to avoid.
- you know which products claim to be natural but are in fact full of
synthetics.
If you have been to a napptural gathering or have even heard of them,
you might be a nappy.
If you have ever participated in or know what a "protective hair
challenge is", you might be a nappy.
If you have ordered from Oyin, Asha's, Carol's Daughter, etc. or even
heard of them, you might be a nappy.
If you plan a hairstyle and it doesn't quite work out and you don't
sweat it because you throw it in a puff and go, you might be a nappy.
If you have broken a comb or two or three trying to comb your hair,
you might be a nappy.
If you associate the name "Dee" to nappturality, you might be nappy.
If you have random pictures of other nappies' hair and they don't
know, you might be nappy.
If you know what gollum fire cream is, then you might be nappy.
If you laugh every time you see Gollum, then you might be nappy.
If you've ever used the words "happy" and "nappy" in the same
sentence, you might be nappy (and happy ).
If you recognize someone because of their hair, you might be nappy.
If you're vegetarian/ vegan, then you might be nappy.
You blame all your friends problems on the fact that they still get
perms. (Q: Girl... why can't I find a MAN?!... A: Because you keep
getting them perms. *shrug*)
Your co-workers, phones, etc. at work "Bug" you, cause you are trying
to read the latest on Nappturality. (B 4 the site goes down! ) {It
took me 1 hour just to read this whole thread! co-workers/phone keep
interrupting me every 5-10 mintues <_< Irritating! }
Your friends/family members talk about your hair, then it starts to
rain, and they ask "You" to get something out the car for "them"!
{<_< 'cause they gonna "melt" if rain hits them!}
Hello Camille,
My name is Sharon, I used to live in Cambria Heights, where do you live? I am
now living in Atlanta. How do you like the Neutrogena Hair moisterizer? I have
shoulder length curly hair, really thick in the middle. I see that I am once
again having hair growth. But I would like to have more. I think I may start
going to a salon for two strand twists. My twists only last about 3 days, then
it looks like I have puffs at the roots and alot of frizz.
I can do them myself, but I may want to treat myself from time to time.
Any suggestions??
Sharon
I must say that I agree. When I had a TWA, Suave, Alberta VO5, Soft and
beautiful, etc worked really well with my hair. But a year and half later and
lots of growth, I have to buy products that cost more. Aveda Brilliant shampoo
works really well. My hair and scalp feel so clean after I wash. I still use the
Alberta VO5 conditioner and I also like ORS hair mayo. The ORS carrot oil didn't
do much. I love Carol's daughter Hair milk and Mimosa hair honey.
I am experiencing alot of scalp itching, but it started once I started using
Carol's Daughter products. No flakes, just itching. When my hair was permed I
had one spot in the middle of my head that would always itch. It stopped once I
stopped perming, but its back now. That's wear my hair is the driest.
For those who have wavier hair textures and that wear two strand twists, how do
you get them to stay? I was told that using a twist and lock gel in addition to
setting lotion and sitting under a drier will do? Plus using flat clips at each
twist helps.
Any advice?
Sharon
Hello All!
Screen name: CAMILLION@... OR CAMILLE
AS I GOT (SOMEWHAT) OF A GRIP ON MY NATURAL DO, MY HAIR STARTED TO FALL OUT IN
PATCHES. SO, IT WAS A MAJOR SETBACK AND MY HAIR IS JUST NOW STARTING TO GROW
BACK. NOW, IT'S LIKE STARTING FROM SCRATCH, B/C NOW MY HAIR IS A DIFFERENT
TEXTURE. VERY ANNOYING...
I am NATURAL FOR LIFE. I LOVE MY HAIR AND ALL ITS CRAZINESS. WHEN I
LOOK AT MY HAIR, IT MAKES ME THINK OF MY DAD, B/C HE'S GOT CURLY HAIR
TOO. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD B/C MY FAMILY IS SO IMPORTANT TO ME AND I
WOULD NEVER WANT TO DENY WHO I AM. MY HAIR IS ME...
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telephone number. Also, seeking 12 families consisting of mothers and
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The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
What's your screen name?
LOCSISTA
City/State?
Renton, WA
Loose, loced, or transitioning?
Loced
How long has your hair been like it is?
7 Years in October
How long is your hair?
down to the middle of my back
What are your 3 favorite products?
At this point, I am not sure I have 3 favorites. I am always trying to find natural based products that work well on my hair.
What are your 3 favorite styles?
rod set curls (looks like curly fries)
wavy (braided when wet)
up do with my locs
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon?
I go to the salon when I have an important engagement, need loc repair, or want a funky new style, but most of the time I style my hair at home.
If you go to a salon, which one?
Danyale Lashaun
Seattle, WA
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental?
My toughest hair struggle has been when I get really stressed that my hair begins to thin and fall out. I went through this about 3 years into being loc'd. I was going through a lot of family and work stress and my hair showed it. I had to adopt a less stress attitude towards things where I find positive ways to deal with the stress that I encounter.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not?
Im natural for life because I love the strength, the look, the versatility, and the beauty that is my hair. This is the hair that I truly feel that fits me best.
screen name: okorolina
City/State: Madison, WI
Loose, Loc'ed or transitioning: loose
How long has your hair been like it is: a few hours - I'm deep conditioning as I type Smiley emoticon but seven years natural, and going!
How long is your hair: between 7-8 inches
Three favorite products? Nature's Gate Original Herbal Conditioner, Pure Shea Butter, Elkien's Afro Detangler
Three favorite styles: curled two-strand twists, twist-out fro, flat-twist bun
Where/Who styles your hair: self, my friend Nikki for braids & cornrows
Toughest hair struggle: Physically, detangling my hair during or after conditioner; mentally, negative vibes/remarks from people who are ignorant about natural hair.
Natural for life: YES indeed! Natural hair fits my personality and represents part of my philosophy - Be an original - Don't die a copy!
Lina
Good Aftrennon Erveryone,
I rec'd this article and wanted to share it with you all and get some
of your thoughts.
Also- Is anyone from or know of someone in who lives Cleveland, Ohio
who specilaizes in natural haircare? I am moving there is six weeks.
Written by Columnist Debbie Norrell
At least two months ago WPXI contacted me to do an interview about
ingredients in hair care products used by African-Americans possibly
leading to breast cancer. I was selected because I am a 15-year
breast cancer survivor.
I agreed to do the interview. However at the end of the taping I
didn't know anything more about the study than before the cameras
started rolling.
Recently WAMO news anchor and New Pittsburgh Courier freelance writer
Allegra Battle did a story on this same subject and it was a feature
on the May 9, 5 p.m. KDKA news. But at the end of these stories we
still did not have a list of the products.
Battle gave me the list that didn't make her feature during a recent
visit I made to the WAMO studio's promoting the Pittsburgh Race for
the Cure. So many of my friends have seen the stories on television
or read about this issue in the paper and t! hey want to know which
products to be concerned about.
However I wanted to give you more so I went to the Internet and
looked for articles from the Center for Environmental Oncology and
found one titled: Why Healthy People Get Cancer: Center Examines
Environmental Suspects (update spring 2005).
The article stated, one of immediate research priorities of the new
center is the puzzling phenomenon of breast cancer in African-
Americans under the age of 40, who have nearly twice as much breast
cancer as do white women.
The center will work with Silent Spring Institute, a Massachusetts
based cancer institute, to identify suspect contaminants and
ingredients in hair care products and other personal products
regularly used by African-American young women and their mothers.
More recently, attention has turned to estrogenic compounds in hair
care products used by Black women as a possible explanation for
higher cancer rates in this population.
I've started t! o carry copies of the list in my purse but we're
going to share it with yo u right here. The list simply says: The
following is a list of products that have previously been found to
contain hormones:
Placenta Shampoo, Queen Helene Placenta cream hair conditioner,
Placenta revitalizing shampoo, Perm Repair with placenta, Proline
Perm Repair with placenta, Hormone hair food Jajoba oil, Triple
action super grow, Supreme Vita-Gro, Luster's Sur Glo Hormone, B & B
Super Gro, Lekair natural Super Glo, Lekair Hormone hair treatment
with Vitamin E, Isoplus Hormone hair treatment wit Quinine, Fermodyl
with Placenta hair conditioner, Supreme Vita-Gro with allantoin and
estrogen plus TEA-COCO, Hask Placenta Hair conditioner, Nu Skin body
smoother and Nu Skin Enhancer.
The majority of these products contain placental extract, placenta,
hormones or estrogen. As early as 1983 Dr. Devra Davis
(epidemiologist and direc! tor of the Center for Environmental
oncology, part of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute) and
co-researcher Leon Bradlow advanced the theory that xenoestrogens,
synthetic estrogen imitators, were a possible cause of breast cancer.
Davis also says, "most cases of breast cancer are not born, but made
and the more hormones a woman is exposed to in her lifetime, the
greater her risk of breast cancer."
We need to be more cautious of the products that we use on our hair
and our bodies and demand that more information about our health is
shared. Ladies and gentlemen beware.
(Email the columnist at debbienorrell.com.)
I tried the shampoo, which to me was too drying. The conditioner was okay. But the daily spray is okay. The only thing is I find I have to wash my hair more with it. Sometimes I wash my hair every 7 days, but with this, I would say on the 4th or 5th day you'd need to wash it.
Have you tried Pantene Hydrating Curls conditioner as a no-poo shampoo? It's really good. Also the Daily Defense "Tender Apple Conditioner for damaged and color treated hair. This is really good too. Along with the Aussie Moist Conditioner. They all make your hair really soft. Let me know what you think if you decide to try them. By the way I have regular, kinky hair; I think it s 4a/4b.
Erina B. P. Rivarde
Administrative/Residency Coordinator
LSU Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Phone 504/568-7638
Fax 504/568-7600
E-mail Erivar@...
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From: "Project L.O.V.E." <love@...
Subject: Summer Slam!!!
To: brothermanifest@...
Please forward widely...Thankx!
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What's your screen name? Erina
City/State? New Orleans, Louisiana
Loose, loced, or transitioning? Loose
How long has your hair been like it is? About a year
How long is your hair? I've cut it a few times, but currently it's about 5 inches, when stretched
What are your 3 favorite products? Conditioner washes with Daily Defense or Pantene Hydrating curls, or Aussie Moist conditioner. Then every 4 weeks a clarifying shampoo like herbal essence. I also do a deep conditioner every 4 weeks with Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo with a little olive oil added in. Every two weeks I after conditioner wash I do a hot oil treatment with olive or or Surge Oil.
What are your 3 favorite styles? Afro, afro puffs, or twist and twist-outs
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? At home
If you go to a salon, which one?
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? Finding different styles. I love the feel of my natural hair the thickness and lushness. I want to try different hairstyles that don't involve cornrolls. I like flat twist and braids but I need some ideas.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? I plan to keep my hair natural and I am also trying to eat more natural food.
Peace Sisters and Brothers,
I am on the planning committee for this business seminar that may be
of interest to anyone looking to grow their business or start their
own business. Please share with others in or near Philly. This tour
is also going to be in Atlanta and a few cities in Texas. You can
visit the calendar on the website (http://www.comprotax.com) for
information on those cities.
Thanks,
Janise.
Empowerment and Success Seminar featuring Mr. Jackie Mayfield
Self-Made Millionaire & Founder of COMPRO-TAX
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
8:30AM 5:00PM @ Dave & Busters - 325 North Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mr. Mayfield, will share his "seven proven steps to build
wealth." Some of the topics include how to:
Reduce your tax liability
Eliminate Debt
Master the Art of Selling
Make Yourself Unemployment Proof
"Mr. Mayfield is one awesome business man. He's already
built a nationwide business, the likes of which I've never seen
before.If I were you, I wouldn't miss any of his seminars or
workshops." - Joe L. Dudley, founder Dudley Products
This wealth-building seminar will help individuals who have suffered
through job dislocation, downsizing, layoffs, or general JOB
dissatisfaction. It is also structured to help aspiring
entrepreneurs and business owners who want to grow and expand
their businesses to the next level.
Early Registration Fee (includes lunch and seminar
materials): Only $99.00 (until August 6, 2005)
After August 6, 2005 REGISTRATION FEE: $199
To Register TODAY or for MORE INFO
CALL: Janise Lee, (215) 843-5278
email: jlee@...
What's your screen name? Genielnice
City/State? Chicago, Il
Loose, loced, or transitioning? Loose
How long has your hair been like it is? 3yrs
How long is your hair? I am not sure with measurements, but shoulder length when stretched.
What are your 3 favorite products? shea butter, ors loc and twist gel coconut oil
What are your 3 favorite styles? two strand twist, cornrows
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? home
If you go to a salon, which one?
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? no struggle. I love to comb hair Are you natural for life? Why or why not? Yes. Doesn't require alot of upkeep
Hello All,
I am a black male with locs and I am always looking for new styles to
try and way of styling my locs that are both masculine and appealing,
aside from the regular stallion tail or lettin them roam free....are
there any brotha's in here who try different styles or any stylists
who have hints or reccomendations?
-Maestro
Peace All!
2nd Annual Natural Haircare & Braiding Event!
This years Event will be held at The Marion Anderson Recreation Center Aug. 20,
2005. For more info contact me at (267) 242-9422!
*Calling All Vendors of Handcrafted Jewelry, Natural Haircare or Natural
skincare Products, Ethnic Decor, African Goods, Vegetarian Food, Books!
Vending start at $25!
*Calling all Musicians, Poets, Dancers, Singers, Entertainers, Fashion
Designers, Models with Natural Hair or Locks!
Peace & Blessings,
Nicole Corley-Murray
www.NaturallyYouMagazine.com/pureessence/
Hi Nisa,
This is Diane and I can truly empathize and feel your pain. Please don't give up
so easily and shave your hair off! It is gonna take some time for you to
experience growth, just try and persevere. I have also had damage at my temples
due to a bad perm and to top it off, I threw in braids to allow it to hopefully
grow back - what a mistake - with all the pulling and tugging to braid it didn't
help one bit. I actually thought that the hair would NEVER grow back in that
area because it's been over a decade since the perm fall-out. Thankfully it's
growing back in due to a combination of exercise, massaging the temple area and
taking hair vitamins (I provided a link for you below). I have read T'keyah
Keymah's book and she says a good idea would be to do a Head Trip. She calls it
the ultimate scalp invigoration and it requires doing a headstand or dangling
your head slightly over the edge of your bed for a full five minutes so that
your blood will flow to your scalp. I don't know the length of time it would
take to be effective though. If you do try the listerine, what have you got to
lose? Just let me know if it works.
HAIR NUTRITION FOLLICLE STIMULATOR & VITAMINS
http://www.hair-care-products.net/special.htm
What's your screen name?
GEEDAV01
City/State?
East Norriton, PA
Loose, loced, or transitioning?
Loose and Loving It
How long has your hair been like it is?
I've been natural almost 6 years
How long is your hair?
I'd say shoulder length
What are your 3 favorite products?
Well, I'm still venturing but I use 100% Cold Pressed Extra Virgin
Olive oil along with other essential oils (i.e. organic tea tree
oil, lavendar, and reosmary), aloe vera juice and gel, a good ol'
avocado with egg (for deep conditioning), and Avalon Organic
Botanical's Nourising Shampoo.
What are your 3 favorite styles?
(1) Big Afro
(2) 2 Strand Twists
(3) Wash and Go
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon?
Mostly, I style at home or have my sister-in-law twist it for me,
but I do go to a the salon every 4 months as a treat and as a
refresher.
If you go to a salon, which one?
Duafe Holistic Hair Care - Stylist-Amber. They're located at:
2947 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-232-6850
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental?
My first struggle is me... not having the time to put in to my hair
so that it can be a s healthy and strong as possible. the second is
that when I do get 2 strand twists or whatever, it only lasts me a
couple of days no matter what I do (professionally done, at home,
scarves at night, etc.). It can sometimes be a little discouraging
in the sense of getting my hair done and not wearing a fro all the
time.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not?
As they say, I'm ini t to win it!!!!! I'm in it for the long
haul...definitely for life!!! This is simply because I feel good
about the "ME" that God made.
I found lots of vegetarian cookbooks and such at half price books for really cheap check it out!
lina
AfroVegan was created for those in the black community (nationally and
internationally) who want to improve the well-being of their health and/or
the well-being of their spirit by adapting a plant-based diet. AfroVegan
will offer advice, support, and receipes for members who are vegan or
transitioning to a vegan diet.
Below is the site. Hope you find this useful.
Hello, this is joe, Isis manager. If you are in the Dallas area, Isis
has a shop in Oak Cliff, and also is featured at Partfolio on North
Preston Rd.; she also works in her home in Allen for northern clients.
If you are in Austin, she visits here once or twice monthly. You can
reach her at her cell 214.769.6879, or her shop in Oak Cliff at toll
free 866-9344747. Isis web site is www.dallasblack.com/isis; she does
any kind of natural hair style, including her own Isis-locks method.
She also has products for sale. thanx for checking.
I like the idea of us all getting to know each other
better. So here are my resposes to Kc's questions.
just two days
NATURAL 5 years
Olive Oil, Organics Uplifting Shampoo and Organics
spray oil sheen (not exact name but close)
struggle, physical or mental. My struggle is
physical--my hair won't stay 2-strand twist once I lay
my head down...It turns froey leaving only a few
twists, which is disappointing...I won't give up
though.
Yes, I feel and look beautiful. Recently I had a
senior moment but I snapped back into reality....
Answer the following questions about you:
What's your screen name?
City/State? Brooklyn, NY
Loose, loced, or transitioning? Loose
How long has your hair been like it is? 5 years, most of the time my hair was in braid extensions, I have only been wear it out since August of last year.
How long is your hair? shoulder length about 11"
What are your 3 favorite products? Carol's Daughter Hair Milk, still experimenting with others no other favs yet
What are your 3 favorite styles? Twist and twist out, that's all I can do.
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? at home
If you go to a salon, which one?
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? I'm lazy so having to my hair constantly is my biggest struggle hence I can wear twists one week and wear twist outs the next and not have to touch it as often; also since I am not good at styling, trying to do something different.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? For life, chemicals did not work for me I spent a lot of money and time for a head full of damaged hair when I had a relaxer.
What's your screen name? Lorren
City/State? Currently I alive in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My husband
and I will be moving to Cleveland Ohio in a few weeks. We are both
originally from Philly
Loose, loced, or transitioning? Transitioning
How long has your hair been like it is? 13 weeks
How long is your hair? 12 inches (11 relaxed and 1 natural)
What are your 3 favorite products? I currently use olive oil sheen,
Pantene natural and relaxed products, and carrot oil
What are your 3 favorite styles? Starw set, cornrows, and kinky afro
Do you style your hair at home, or go to a salon? Both,
If you go to a salon, which one? Divine Divas and Grand Rapids. If
anyone know any good salons in Cleveland please let me know
What is/has been your toughest hair struggle, physical or mental? The
transition process in tough. The women in my family have soft hair in
fact only two or three have ever had perms. They can wet there hair
and it curls up. My texture is in between. I can go months without
perms however it is very thick. I look forward to finally meeting and
embracing my true texture. My husband is very supportive as well.
Are you natural for life? Why or why not? I am young (26) and I can
not imaging continuing to put those chemicals in my hair any longer.
I am natural for life.
I look forward to learning from you all. Be blessed
Hi Everyone. this is Gloria from FL. Does anyone know of any natural salons in the FT Myers, Sarasota or Tampa area? I am new to the group and want to get out of these perms and go natural. Also if I wanted to do it myself how would I go about it? Thanks.
nappyhairdiva <nappyintellect@...
I am not Ameenah but why not try Natural Images Hair Studio?
http://www.naturalimageshairstudio.com/
The owner Kirigo (sounds like Cur-e-go) is a friend. She is Kenyan.
it is a fabulous hair salon. They sell natural skin/hair care
products. They also sell hair jewelry and a few items from Kenya.
Hi all, has anyone ever heard of Listeirne's effectiveness as a hair
loss remedy? I have been battling with hair loss around my temples for
some time, and it has gotten to the point where I'm thinking about
shaving my entire head because of the loss around the temples on both
sides. I've been using ORS hair serum, Dr. Miracle Temple Balm, as well
as Doo Gro Medicated Thinning Hair Formula, (as well as rosemary and
peppermint oil, sporadically) for over a month, but so far haven't seen
any results. In fact, it's getting worse. I feel so traumatized by this
and just regret not taking better care of my hair in the past (stay
away from micro braids as a transitioning method!!!). Someone had
posted a long list of helpful steps they're using to nourish their hair
(prenatal vitamins, pregnancy tea, oils, etc), and I'll be starting
that regimen and hopefully this will help because I don't want to shave
my head only for the hair in the temple areas to not grow at all.
Anyway, someone told me they used original Listerine on their balding
and thinning spots and it worked. We have experts in this forum, so I
figured I'd get some advice first.
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Yes.. thanks so much
I am not Ameenah but why not try Natural Images Hair Studio?
http://www.naturalimageshairstudio.com/
The owner Kirigo (sounds like Cur-e-go) is a friend. She is Kenyan.
it is a fabulous hair salon. They sell natural skin/hair care
products. They also sell hair jewelry and a few items from Kenya.
I've purchased some 100% Jojoba oil, 100% sweet almond oil, distilled
water & an lavender(scent)for a misting spray. How much of each of
these should I use?
Another one of the Four Tops died the same day. They called
him "Obie". I haven't heard much about that, either.
Maybe I should add that I am latching my hair instead of palm rolling
it. Does it make a difference?
This is beautyfullyhuman and i just wanted to say
thank you for the info.I've been a vegetarian for 14
years now, and i haven't seen to many cookbooks or any
thing else on vegetarian eating.
Hi Diane,
I did the simplest thing........I ignored my doctor. since i never was a fan of western medicine, i was very uncomfortable taking pills twice a day for any defeciency. What i did do was increase the iron based food that i ate. so instead of eating beans twice a month i ate them a couple times a week. i found various ways to cook my tofu and that in itself made me eat more of it. also green vegetables, raw if you could, or steamed or sauteed. the main thing is when you eat foods with a high iron count you MUST drink orange juice with it. no concentrated juice if you can help it. the vitamin C in OJ is what helps to absorb the iron into your bloodstream. cause to eat all that or take any iron pills without the OJ to help absorb it, defeats the purpose.
"dianejmartin@..." <dianejmartin@...
Hi Froy,
Can you please disclose how you got rid of your anemia? I am anemic also and your feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
Diane
There is to be no crown without first a cross**Lk9:23
Hi Shoiney--
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