Hot Hairstlyles: Hair That I Love, Want And Envy

Always a fan of big hair

New age mohawks rock

A blunt cut with bangs is edgy and timeless

Colorful curls

Messy Fro; again with the big hair

TWA (teenie weenie afro) with bright lips!

All About Hair: Tutorial For A Braided Mohawk

Give your Mohawk Some Style

My daughter allowed me use her head of hair for this tutorial.  She's normally a very shy girl, so I lucked out!  This hair style took us about 20 minutes to complete and the finished look came out really nicely!

To start, make sure that you hair is detangled.  It can be slightly damp if you choose.  Leave the middle section of the hair out and  french braid the sides of the hair toward the middle.  Gather adjacent braids and secure them with pony tail holders or rubber bands.  We used rubber bands.  To prevent any breakage from the rubber bands, don't twist  them too tight and when it's time to remove them, cut them out instead of pulling or trying to unravel them.

Last, just pin the hair up in a way that suits you best.  I added a bit of moisturizer to her hair to get her curls defined and very tiny bit of get on the ends.  This style can last for about 3 days if you wrap your hair up at night.  For extra curl definition, you can braid your hair into 6 or 8 single braids at night.  This will also help to keep your hair protected while sleeping. Just them take them out in the morning and you're ready to go!

If this is a little hard to follow, not to worry!!!  We made a tutorial for you!  

Hairstyles: Giving The Braid Out A Try

   

I rarely wear my hair down because I'm in the process of growing it out, and so I am very protective of my ends.  So, just for fun, I decided to let my hair out to play with a braid-out.  If you don't know what a braid-out is, it's where you braid your hair, leaving it in for a day or longer and then you take the braids down.  You end up with waves and curls or whatever your hair type gives yuh!  You can do this on wet or dry hair.  I did it on dry hair.

How I Did It:

After washing and deep conditioning my hair, I blow dried it into 8 sections with a leave-in conditioner (Kinky Curly-Knot Today) and a bit of shea butter.  I then braided the sections and added a little more shea butter to my ends.  I kept my hair braided for 2 days and then I un-braided it.  I styled it with my fingers by separating some of the curls.  I was careful not to disturb the curls much because I didn't want my hair to frizz.  

Overall, I think it came out pretty good!  When I start wearing my hair down more often, this will definitely be one of my go to styles!

My Makeup:

Lips:  Mac - Brave Red

Cheeks:  Mac- Ambering Rose

Eyes: Maybeline Eyestudio creme liner - Blackest Black and Maybeline Falsies Mascara - Blackest Black

My Two Cents: Discussion On The Natural VS. Relaxed Debate

Relaxed VS. Natural

There is lots of discussion about natural hair versus relaxed hair and I figured that I'd add my 2 cents to this topic.

First, I would like to say that although I prefer my hair to be in its natural state, I do not believe that this makes me or my hair better or even healthier than the hair of anyone else. Healthy, beautiful hair, and even damaged hair can be found on both natural and relaxed hair.  I have seen this discussion take an ugly turn when someone decides to get on their high horse and dictate to others what they "should be" doing with their hair.  In my opinion it's not so much the state of the hair,  as it is the state of mind an individual is in when they make the choices they make.

Wearing your hair how you choose to wear it is a choice that you are entitled to, but if your decisions are based on some sort of crazy superiority complex or feelings of inferiority then you might want to take a step back and access your reasoning behind your decision for the sake of your own mental well being.  In my opinion, hair is an accessory. You should be free and feel free-minded to do whatever you want with it! Dye it, Cut it, Curl it, relax it, lock it, twist it, braid it, shave it, perm it...do whatever your little heart desires, because it is just hair and you should have way more going for you than just your hair anyways. We shouldn't allow a silly device such as "natural vs. relaxed" to divide us.

All this is to say, whatever you decide to do with your hair, allow it to come from your freedom of choice and from doing what makes your happy and nothing more.  That is all...

Are you relaxed?  Are you natural?  I would love to hear your point of view on this topic.

All About Hair: Keeping Split Ends At Bay During Cold Winter Months

 

 Cold winter air can be extremely drying which can result in brittle and/or split ends.  Some people do regular trims to keep their split ends at bay, however, I do not.  I use the "seek and destroy" or also referred to as "dusting" method, which entails removing only the hairs with split ends. After blow drying my hair, I part it into 4 sections.  I check the ends of each section and snip wherever it's needed.  I do this once every couple of months. This practice along with daily moisturizing minimizes excessive split ends for me.

Daily moisturizing has been the real lifesaver. I use a leave-conditioner each day (sometimes twice a day) and then I seal my ends with shea butter or a castor oil and olive oil mix.  Keeping the ends moisturized makes them more pliable so that they are less likely to dry out and break off and/or split.  Here are a few leave-in conditioners that I use to help combat dry ends:

Knot Today

Jane Carter Solution 

Shea Moisture

Chi Keratin Mist

What are some of your favorite products you use to keep your split ends under control?

 

Be Fearless!: My Kinky Hair Is Not Understood By Most, But So What!

(source)

Kink·ʿite

(coined by yours truly!)

 

kink-ahyt 

–noun 

a person who's hair is kinky and/or nappy in its natural state.

Recently I took my hair out of my twists.  Normally I rock twist outs or some other kinky style.  This time, I decided to flat iron it.  My hair hadn't been flat ironed for nearly a year, so it was a nice change for me.  What was interesting was the response I got from those that do not have curly kinky hair.  

Everyone complimented me on my straight hair.  Even went so far as to say things like " I like you hair like this better", or "nice to see you with your hair done".  Excuse me, but was my hair not nice in its natural state?  Was my hair not done when it was in its natural state?  I straightened my hair by choice and for myself, not to appease others that can't understand or appreciate my hair as it grows out of my head.

My boss, a non-kinkite, once asked, "bad hair day", on a day that I came in with an afro.  I took this moment to educate him. I explained to him that this is the way my hair grows out of my scalp. I further explained to him about chemical relaxers and the reason why lots of kinkites won't go natural is because of people that make statements like his and hold negative views on kinky hair.  He apologized and said that he wouldn't make comments like that again.  His ignorance didn't upset me.  I was glad that I had the opportunity to provide him with insight into my hair type.

All this is to say, be fearless!  Make choices that you want to make for you and not ones that are for the benefit of easing someone else.  I don't care if your hair is super kinky, loosely curled, or straight, do you!!  Because you can me damn sure that I'm gunna do me! 

All About Hair: I Want Yummy Smelling Hair!

Who doesn't want their hair to smell yummy???  I absolutely love when I catch a whiff of my hair and it smells sweet. I find myself walking a little faster or tossin' my hair to and fro, just so others can get a whiff of it too!  LOL!!

This hair perfume by Aquolina is Awesome!!  Love this stuff!!  Check out the description of the scent: Pink Sugar begins with sugary sweet notes of cotton candy, strawberry, raspberry and orange which fade to reveal sensual mid notes of lily of the valley, fig leaves, and barbe-a-papa. The scent finishes on rich, soft base notes of vanilla, amber, musk.  
How can you go wrong with that?  You can get it at ULTA for $15

You can spray a little in and it lasts all day!  If you don't like sweet scents, their are other hair fragrances on the market.  Some people even use a spritz of their own perfume or body wash.  This can be very drying if it contains alcohol, so be careful with that, or you can just make your own!


What You'll Need:                                                                                                                                                             
Your favorite carrier oil and favorite essential oil.  Examples of carrier oils: almond , olive, pecan, avocado, tea, cranberry seed, evening primrose, grapeseed, rose hip, coconut, jojoba, hazelnut, watermelon seed, etc.

Examples of essential oils: cinnamon, ginger, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, myrrh, peppermint, rose vanilla, etc,

Essential oils can irritate your skin if not used properly.  The following is a good rule of thumb to follow if you're going to try this:

A safe and effective dilution for most aromatherapy applications is 2% (2 drops of essential oil per 100 drops of carrier oil). There is no need to go beyond a 3% dilution for any purpose. Using more of an oil will not get you better results; in fact, it may cause adverse effects. Some oils, such as lavender, are sedating in low dilutions and stimulating in high dilutions. A 1% dilution should be used on children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with health concerns. 

When making blends for the first time, start with no more than two or three oils at a time. The more complicated blends require a bit more knowledge because the oils have synergistic effects (meaning that the combination of oils have properties greater than the um of the individual oils).

• 1% dilution: 5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
• 2% dilution: 7-14 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
• 3% dilution: 15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil

10 drops	1/10 tsp	1/60 oz.	1/8 dram	1/2 ml
12.5 drops	1/8 tsp	1/48 oz.	1/6 dram	5/8 ml
25 drops	1/4 tsp	1/24 oz.	1/3 dram	1 1/4 ml
50 drops	1/2 tsp	1/12 oz.	2/3 dram	2 1/2 ml
100 drops	1 tsp	1/6 oz.	1 1/3 dram	about 5 ml
150 drops	1 1/2 tsp	1/4 oz.	2 drams	13.5 ml
300 drops	3 tsp	1/2 oz.	4 drams	about 15 ml
600 drops	6 tsp	1 oz.	8 drams	about 30 ml
24 tsp	8 Tbs	4 oz.	1/2 cup	1/4 pint
48 tsp	16 Tbs	8 oz.	1 cup	1/2 pint
96 tsp	32 Tbs	16 oz.	2 cups	1 pint

All About Hair: My New Remedy For Dry Brittle Ends

I always like to have 3 faves of each product that I use.  Especially hair products!  You never know when one might get discontinued or not in stock.  One of my new faves for sealing my ends after moisturizing is Lanolin!  One of my closest friends/hairdresser recommended that I give it a try.  Boy was she right!  I put a little moisturizer on my ends and followed it up with some lanolin (100% pure lanolin) and in the morning my ends felt sooooooooooooooo soft!  This stuff is super thick and is a bit greasy, which is why I only apply it to my ends and I only use a little.  If you use a very small amount, you might be able to get away with using it on curly hair.  If  you have straight hair, I wouldn't recommend it.  Like I said, it is very greasy and may way your hair down.   It may not be for everyone, but I think it's definitely worth giving it a try.  You can purchase it online at Amazon, or give your neighborhood Target a try.  I found a small tube (my friend's suggestions) at Target in the nursing mother's section.  It cost me about $10.00 for a 2 or 3 ounce tube. Although it's a little pricey, I have a feeling that the stuff will last forever!  Here's some info I found on the net regarding lanolin.

What is lanolin?                                                                                                                                    
Lanolin is a very greasy material produced by the sebaceous glands of sheep. It acts as an excellent moisturizer for skin and hair and also functions as an effective water barrier.  In its natural state, lanolin contains about 25-30% water by weight. When applied to skin or hair, it is very effective at penetrating the surface and enhancing moisture retention. Lanolin is also beneficial because it continues to absorb moisture from the air, and can thus act as a humectant for the skin or hair.

Is it safe?                                                                                                                                              
Some people are allergic to lanolin, especially if it is not purified enough, and some people prefer to avoid animal products (although sheep are not killed to have their wool collected).

Can I use it on my skin?                                                                                                                       
It is often a key ingredient in chapsticks, creams, shaving lotions, and skin moisturizers. It is often used medically to soothe rashes, minor burns and abrasions. In these cases, it is very purified; less-refined lanolin can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Easy Hairstlyles: How To Style Your Hair Without Heat

(I love this picture of her)

 My one concern about taking my hair out of my twists was maintenance.  I am a low-maintenance girl when it comes to doing hair.  I don't like to spend longer than 10 minutes or so on my hair in the morning.  Along with being low-maintenance,  I'm also against using excessive heat on my tresses, so typically my rule for myself is that once I take my hair out of a protective style, I get to apply heat to it once.  That means no flat irons, curling irons or blow dryers after my initial styling session.  It works for me because I never have my hair out of braids or twists for longer than a month.

Due to my choices, I've had to find ways to maximize the amount of time my flatirons last and find ways to style my hair that don't take up too much time in my busy mornings.

WHAT I DO BEFORE BED:                                                                                                                   

• Brush my hair using a pattle brush to rid it of any tangles and/or shed hair
• Rub 3 or 4 drops of  IC Hair Polisher(you can use your favorite product) into my hands and apply it to my ends only.
• I apply a very small amount of hair wax to my edges and brush them to lay them down
• This next step depends on the style I want to achieve for the next day.  If I want straight hair all over, which is rare, I will wrap my hair.  I like a little wave pattern to my hair, so I bring it all to the back like I'm going to make a low ponytail, but I just twist it into a bun, and secure it with a bobby pin. 
• I wrap my hair with silk scarf and I sleep on a satin pillow to help scarf from slipping off ( I hate when that happens!)

That is it!  It sounds like a lot but it takes me about 5 or 10 minutes at night.  In the morning I just take my scarf off and my roots are pretty straight and the hair is wavy.  It give me the option of wearing my hair down with a little finger coming or up in a messy bun or ponytail of some sort. Best of all, no trip to the salon and I can keep that money in my pocket!  Here are a few other styles that are cute and very easy to do using the method I use.

 

MY VERSION OF THESE STYLES:                                                                                                      

All About Hair: Length Check Time!

Blow dried and flat ironed

Okay, so as you know, I choose to not relax my hair and I rarely straighten it.  A majority of the time, I wear it in braids or twists, simply because I don't have the patience it requires to do my hair on a daily basis.  Every now and again I'll take it down and straighten it to trim my ends(if needed) and see how my growth is progressing.  My goal is grow it a tad bit past BSL (bra strap length).  I'm getting there slowly but surely!

I achieved the length it's at now by lots of protective styling and moisture, moisture and more moisture! Although I've been natural for about 10 years now, I wasn't always taking good care of my hair.  I recently started taking better care of my hair and as a result, it is now growing!  No secret miracle tonic, just the products I like to use and using them on a regular basis to maintain the moisture in my hair and lots of protective styles to keep from messing with it.

If you're on a hair health and growth journey, I'd love to see your photos and hear what you're doing to maintain your hair's health!!

Hairstyles: How To Curl Your Twists Or Braids

CURLS CURLS CURLS

One of my favorite protective styles is twists.  Sometimes I get kind of bored with them being straight so I change it up a bit by adding some curls!  Read below to see how easy it is!

What you'll need:  

-10 to 20 flexi-rod style rollers (I used a small rolller, the larger ones will give bigger curls)

-tea pot or saucepan

-tall thermal cup with handle

-2 towels(one for the floor and one for towel dry hair)

How To:                                                                                                                                                      
Using flexi-rod styled rollers, take 4 to 5 twists or braids and roll them spirally.  I find it easier to start rolling from the ends.  Next, boil some water.  Once the water reaches boiling point, put it into your thermal cup.  Next, dip 2 or 3 sections of your rolled hair into the cup for 5 to 10 seconds. Now, using a towel, take your hair out of the hot water and  press any excess water with a towel.  Keep another towel on the floor underneath you in case water drips on the floor. 

The water has to be really hot in order for this to work, so after dipping  a few rollers, you'll want to reboil the water and repeat this process until you are done.  Keep the rollers in until they are completely cool or dry even.  Once you take them out, you will have a head full of fun curls!  If you get tired of your curls just dip your twists/braids into boiling water without rollers and your hair will revert to straight!  MAGIC!!!!  Enjoy!

Note:  This will only work with synthetic twists/braids.

all those curls

messy side bun

Hairstyles: Easy No Fuss Hairstyles To Change Up Your Look

Because my hair is still in braids, I have been looking for different hairstyles I can put it in to change up my look. These are a few simple hairstyles that I really enjoy.  They don't take too much time and are really easy and cute! Eva (above) is always so cute to me.  This Grecian styled hairstyle is really pretty.

(curly and free)

(pin curls)

(messy fishtail braid)

(another Grecian inspired look)

All About Hair: Big Chop Or Not To Big Chop?

Many of you who are thinking about going natural or are currently transitioning have wondered if  a "big chop" is necessary to began your natural journey. It is not.

If you are concerned about length retention and are not yet ready to do a big chop, don't.  There are plenty of transitioning and protective styles that you can keep your hair in until it grows to an acceptable length for you.  One of the important things to keep in mind if you are transitioning is to be mindful of the two different textures you are supporting. I would shy away from styles such as "wash and goes" or "afro puffs".  It's best to keep your textured hair fairly straight.  I don't mean flat ironing and blow drying, but try twist or braid outs, or styles where your textured hair isn't allowed to coil back onto itself and cause breakage at the point where the natural hair and the textured hair meet.  I've seen people successfully transition to shoulder length before they decided to cut off the chemically treated hair, so it definitely can be done.  You can also do an inch trim every 2 to 3 months.  This will slowly get rid of chemically treated hair while your hair stays at its current length.

This is all to say that the big chop is not necessary but it is definitely your choice. Either way, the ending result will be a head full of beautiful curly locks! 

All About Hair: Natural Hair Has Versatility Like None Other

(I love this picture of Jill Scott)

As a natural haired girl, I often hear things like "you can go natural because your hair is long", or "your hair isn't that nappy so you can do that".  The truth is, I started wearing my hair natural over 10 years ago and my hair was only 2 inches long.  Additionally, if you don't thing my hair is nappy, kinky, curly, or whatever you wanna call it, stick around on one of my wash days and you'll see my nappy truth! 

These types of statements come from the mis-education of our own hair.  Kinky textured hair is extremely versatile.  It can go from a solidified afro, kinky curls, coiled curls, to bone straight and still revert back to it's natural state. Lots of us have never even taken the time to experiment with our natural hair to see what style options there are.  There are many more resources and products for natural hair than there were when I first went natural.  I will be honest in saying that for me, being natural requires a little more maintenance than it did when it was relaxed, but once I found a washing and conditioning routine that worked for me, and I learned how to deal with my hair in its natural state, the easier it became.

If your contemplating going natural or you are just beginning your natural hair journey, here are a few encouraging things to remember:

• This journey is your own, so don't compare your hair to the hair and results of others. Enjoy your own journey
• Be patient. On average, hair grows 6 inches per year. Sometimes a little less and sometimes a little more. Patience.
• Except your hair texture whatever it happens to be and learn to work with and the love the texture you have
• Experiment with a few products and find something that works for you. Don't try every single product that you see someone else using in hopes that you will get the same results. It doesn't always work out that way
• Minimize frustration.  Everyone has had to play around with products and styling techniques before they found something that works.
• Have fun!  Experiment with different styles and techniques and enjoy your hair at every stage.
• Remember there are lots of online resources and natural hair communities on Youtube.com. Fotki.com, and lots of others to help you with questions regarding transitioning , big chops, hair styling and products.

Again, I'm not trying to convert everyone to natural, nor am I saying natural is better, because your hair is exactly that, YOUR hair. What I do want to do is, provide information about textured hair and to provide encouragement for those that may be thinking about becoming natural or those who need a little reassuring along the way!

Protective Hairstyle: Kinky Twists Are Just What The Doctor Ordered

I went from this...

To This

Low Side Bun

Up-Do

One of my favorite protective styles is the Senegalese Twist (also know as kinky twists).  I love this style because it is versatile and is very low maintenance.  Because I don't relax my hair, for me, winter months can sometimes be a battle.  With all of the rain and moisture in the air, I tend to mess with my hair more than I should, so this style is a big help.  I use to go to the shop and spend over $200 to get this done.  For several years now, I have been doing it myself to save a bit of money.  It is well worth it!  If you want to try this style yourself, I have an older tutorial here.

*Tips:

If you wear your hair in braided or twisted styles like this one, it's important that you still take care of your hair by doing the following: 

• Regular washing, conditioning and moisturizing is important. 
• Be careful not to braid or twist so tight that the scalp buckles or the hair is pulling.
• Be mindful of braiding the hairline to tightly to prevent a thinning or receding hairline.
• Keeping the hair braided for longer than 10 weeks isn't suggested.

Product Review: Jane Carter Solutions Hair Care Products

Jane Carter Solution

I never even heard of Jane Carter Solution products until I attended Felicia Leatherwood's online Natural Haircare Workshop. Felicia couldn't say enough good things about this product line so I thought I'd give it a try.  Because my hair is really dry, I am always trying to find the next best conditioning product that will leave my hair moisturized without feeling oily. I've found it!!! I purchased the Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner and the Nourish & Shine, both at Target.  I have been using the leave-in daily, mainly on my ends and I have been using the Nourish and Shine to seal my ends and also with blow drying.  My hair has never felt so silky soft!  The natural healthy shine it gives my hair is an added bonus!  I will definitely be giving some of the other products on this line a try, because I am thoroughly impressed with the 2 that I've been using. 

Pros

• All natural ingredients
• No parabens
• Light and clean fragrance 
• Affordable
• Can be found at Target
• Products can be purchased in a "regimen" bundle

Cons

• I didn't find out about this sooner

If you've tried any of the Jane Carter products, please let me know what products you've tried and what you think about this line.

Things You Should Know Before Dying Your Hair

I have been thinking of dying my hair lately just to change up my look a little.  I've had some really bad hair dye experiences in the past and also some very good ones.  Here are a few things your may want to consider if you are thinking about dying your tresses.

Is your hair healthy?

Before considering any type of chemical processing to your hair, make sure that you hair is in decent enough condition to receive chemical treatment. If you are unable to assess the health of your own hair, check with your own stylist or the salons in your area, because some will do a hair evaluation for free or for minimal cost.

Is dying my own hair advisable?

Depending on what you're trying to achieve, there are dying processes that are relatively safe to try at home. There are different types of hair coloring processes, which I will explain below.  The general rule is, if you are only going for a lift (lightening) no more than 2 shades, you should be okay. Additionally, if you are depositing (darkening) color to your hair, this process isn't as harsh as lifting and can be done at home too.  If you choose to try dying your hair at home, follow the instructions on the box. You may want to conduct a patch test to make sure that you have no allergies to the dye.

If you are lifting more than 2 shades, I suggest that you have it done professionally.  This doesn't guarantee that you will get the results that you want, but at least you have a better chance with a pro colorist. 

How do I choose the right shade for me?

I suggest that you try on a few wigs. If you don't have a wig shop in your area, some beauty supply stores carry them and will allow you try them on.  Don't just try on the color that you're thinking of dying your hair, but try on a few other colors.  You might be surprised by which color you end up selecting!

Types of hair coloring processes

• Color rinse - most gentle, for depositing color only, contains no ammonia or peroxide, adds shine and deepens colors, washes out within a few weeks. (generally DIY safe)
• Temporary  - no ammonia or peroxide, for depositing color only, washes out after with one shampoo (generally DIY safe)
• Semi-Permanent - last a bit longer than a rinse, deposits color, doesn't lighten dark colored hair well (generally DIY safe)
• Permanent - color is permanent (has to grow out or dyed another color), uses ammonia and peroxide to lift color (consult with a professional)

• Bleaching - achieves high lifts from very dark to very light, I suggest avoiding this process all together because it is extremely damaging to the hair, but if you must (consult with a professional)

As you can see, there are some processes that you can try at home, however, keep in mind that you if you have dark hair and want to go a lot lighter, many of the more gentle processes will not give you the lift that you are looking for because they are not designed to this.  Hair color can be a fun way to change up your look, but it's important that you do your research and do what's best for your hair type. If you are preggers,  check with your doctor to get information about some of the risks associating with dying your hair while pregnant. 

Happy hair dying ladies!

Product Review: Reviewing Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In Detangler

Kinky Curly Knot Today

I was hearing so much about the Kinky Curly line that I had to give there products a try.  I opted to try one of the less expensive items, which was the Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In Detangler ($12.00).  Detangling my hair isn't a real issue, so I purchased the product to use it as leave in conditioner.  I am extremely pleased with this product.  My hair is extremely dry and needs daily moisturizing.  I am able to use this product daily without my hair feeling oily or heavy. I use it mostly on my ends because they tend to be extremely dry.  This product keep my ends feeling soft and silky.  This have become one of my staples and has been put into heavy rotation.  I also use it for twist and braid outs and I get wonderful results.

I have heard wonderful things about other products from this line.  In the near future I may be giving some of the other products a try to see if they are as impressive as this one.

Have you tried any of the Kinky Curly products?  If so, which ones and what is your opinion of them?

All About Hair: Meet Felicia Leatherwood;Natural Hair Stylist Extraordinaire!

Loving Your Hair With Natural Care

This young lady is none other than Felicia Leatherwood, hair stylist to celebrity clients Jill Scott, Sanaa Lathan, Will Smith, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson and Arsenio Hall, to name a few.  Her work can be found in People magazine, Essence, and Instyle and a host of other film and television appearances.  Although these accomplishments are truly impressive, what's even more impressive is Felicia's genuine care and dedication to her craft and her clients.

I found Felicia through one of her "Loving Your Hair With Natural Haircare" workshops.  I stumbled upon her information while scouring the web to find help for my super dry tresses.  Upon finding her, I did a little googling to get some background information.  As I read her background info and learned of her celebrity clientele and of her press publishings,  I have to admit that I hesitantly signed up for her online workshop. If you're wondering why I say "hesitantly", it's because although I knew the workshop would be informative, I felt as though someone of her notability probably wouldn't be concerned with my insignificant "dry hair" problem.  Boy was I wrong!  Not only did Felicia show a real concern for my hair issues, she was very kind and informative.  I felt like I was talking to one of my longtime girlfriends.  As if that wasn't enough, the information and product recommendations I left her workshop with, has literally saved me hundreds of dollars.  

Some people are fortunate enough to find work doing something they truly enjoy which is Felicia's case.  Her stated mission in her own words is to "empower women around the world to love their hair naturally."  This statement is so powerful, because loving your hair naturally is so much more than just loving your hair.  It's loving yourself, inside and out, and for who you are.  Thank you Ms. Leatherwood!

If you'd like to learn more about the works of Ms. Felicia Leatherwood and about upcoming events and workshops that you can attend, check her out on her website www.lovingyourhairwithnaturalcare.com   I recommend that you sign up for her next workshop ASAP!

All About Hair: 20's Inspired Hairstyles Are My Latest Obsession

deep waves

pin curls and side parts

  

oversized hair accessories

  

finger waves swooped to the side

glamorous deep wave

 

pinned waves with headband

I am fascinated and inspired by fashion and style of the 1920's.  I am especially inspired some of hairstyles, such as pin-curls, deep waves and oversized hair accessories.  There's something extremely flirty and feminine about these styles paired with red lips.  I will definitely be rocking one or two of these styles!  What do you think?