Naturally Obsessed

After the recent tsunami/earthquake in Japan, singer Solange and son Juelz decided to show their support through art. Solange tweeted this adorable pic of Juelz getting his paint on in the name of charity and of her modeling her son's designs. If you would like more information on where to purchase these tees and/or paintings follow Solange on Twitter.

Take a look at these tees from www.WeLoveFine.com and tell me they are not the most adorable shirts you've ever seen!! I must have the green one!!


Pick yours up today at this link: https://welovefine.com/shop/character/SESAME-STREET/
If your unfamiliar with this character get to know her HERE!

UPDATE: Hey Guys! Necole from welovefine.com just let me know that these tees are now available in girls sizes and a new tee has been added https://welovefine.com/shop/CHARACTER/SESAME-STREET/I-Love-My-Braids.html

Just a random video to make you laugh...enjoy :)

"Don't need a trip to the beauty shop, cause I love what I got on top"

I'm sure most of you have seen this vid already, it's been posted all over the natural hair blogs. I just watched it for the first time today and had to post it here! It's an adorable vid and song, but the message is strong and clear. Love Yourself! No matter how you choose to wear your hair....Love It! The Sesame Workshop gets a A++ for putting this together, but to really get the point across it's up to us...the Mothers, Aunties, Sisters...to carry the message into the homes. It all begins in the home. Please watch the vid in HD with your little one below...Enjoy :)

The giggle at the end was too cute lol!!

This almost never happens...Neicey Poo sitting still for more than 2 secs and my camera being fully charged and ready to go. It's been a very gloomy, rainy day here on the east coast and NieceyPoo was staring out of the window. Clearly she was bored, Max & Ruby was on the tv, but she'd rather look out the window. So I asked "can I take your picture?"...lately she hates taking pictures and will make the most forced looking smiles if you ask her to. Not today though, she said "yes, mommy!" (She's been calling me mom and my husband daddy quite often lately. Its a strange, yet natural thing all at the same time.) And even gave me some sincere smiles this time lol! Enjoy :-)

Have the kiddies in your life made you smile lately? Tell me about it!

After much practice, I think I finally have the flat twist look down! It's been the one style that has frustrated me so much, because I can't do it on my own head. So the other day I grabbed my niece, who has been puffin it up all summer long, and began twisting.I t took me a couple tries to get into it, but after one nap and two movies I had accomplished the flat twist. I used Blue Magic on her scalp, BB Hair Lotion w/ Castor Oil and a little gel for hold. I didn't want to waste my good stuff on just a practice look, so next time I use Bee Mine's Hair Milk and some gel instead. Here's the outcome....


My Hair Update
For all the length lovers out there who asked me to measure my hair, here are the measurements....

• Front - 13 in
• Top - 14 in
• Side/Temple - 12 in
• Middle Back - 12.5 in
• Back/Nape - 12 in

Not bad for a self trimmer :-)
I'm also trying to challenge myself in the following ways...

• Drink More Water- This will be very hard for me. I love juice and teas, but my lack of water intake has not been so good for my skin. i really need to get my pores down to normal size lol! And I'm certain that my hair will benefit to me drinking more water also.
• Take My Vitamins...Everyday - I hate vitamins, but I know the body needs it. I currently have Nutrilite Women's Packs. The packs consist of 1 daily multi, 1 Cal Mag D, 1 Hair Skin and Nails Complex, and 1 Ocean Essential Balanced Health vitamin. I received these earlier this year from Youtube vlogger DontUWishUKu, and I started taking them and then I just stopped. I buried them in my kitchen cabinet and forgot all about them, until recently. I have about 15 packs left, so I'm going start taking them again. I'll reorder more once I run out. Also, when I was taking them before I would throw away the Hair Skin and Nails vitamin, because it contains biotin and it has broken my face out in the past. But I think now that I'll be actually drinking more water I can curve this affect ...I'l keep you guys updated.
• No More Trimming - I've been a bit scissor happy this year and it's time to cut back. The only cutting I'll do is to get rid of single strand knots. I'll measure my hair again at the end of the year for the length lovers!

I'll keep you guys update on my success with this little challenge. Join me if you would like too :-)
Also I was bored the other day and decided to try out NaturalChica's hair bow tutorial, here's my results lol!


Super easy..super cute!

No more braids and barrettes, at least for now, for my little monster.  Let me give you a bit of background on the midget....she's a wild child with tons of energy!  I've always braided her hair into various styles to keep from having to worry about how her hair will look after she has flip off the couch or tried to balance on her head lol. 

So over the weekend I decided to try something different with her hair.  Something that would give her hair a break from the pulling of the braids, something that would be quick and easy to maintain....a wash & go?  Yes!!! I washed her hair with Giovanni Triple Threat Shampoo, applied the Triple Threat Conditioner, which I let sit for 5-7 minutes, then rinsed with cool water.

While wet and with a little bit of conditioner still in her hair I smoothed in some Coconut Oil.  Then I raked/fingercombed Clear EcoStyler Gel throughout her hair.  Not too much though, a little bit goes a long way with EcoStyler and I didn't want it to be too crunchy.  Here's how it looked wet....

After if dried I pulled it up into a puff...

On my next shopping trip I plan on getting her some Aloe Vera Gel, which would be a better choice for her young hair.  It will probably keep herhair moisturized and less crunchy...lesson learned.  The next day I spritzed it was a  little smushed, she's a wild sleeper, so I sprtized it with water and fluff.  Her curls sprung right back up!!   I should have thought of this sooner lol!

Well these YouTube channels might be able to help you!  Like I've said many times before, loving and appreciating our natural hair starts at home.  Our little girls look up to us and its our job to let them know that they are beautiful...AS IS!!

 Beads, Braids & Beyond

The Rave Review

AFRICAN EXPORT 

My Curly Baby

 

If you like what you see make sure you subscribe and support these women. The direct links to all the channels are placed above the videos. If you know of any other Youtube channels or blogs dedicated to natural hair kids please leave a link in the comment section below :-)

This clip gets to me every time I watch it ...sniffles

 

How old were you when you first got a relaxer or had you hair flat ironed?

Re-post: Going through my archives I came across this post I did a couple months ago and wanted to share it with you guys again...Enjoy :-)

I went back and watched a few more clips of the "Good Hair" episode of The Tyra Banks show and got upset all over again.  The children on the show had such a strong dislike for who they really are and it's all because of the parents.  If you constantly tell a child that spinach is disgusting , then before they even try it they'll hate it just because mommy hates it.  Same thing goes when you tell a child that her hair is too hard to handle or why can't your hair be like this and not be like that.  Your feeding that negativity straight to her.  Think before you speak when talking to a child ,because they are always listening even when it seems like they are not.  When I do my niece's hair they are no tears and I think she actually likes getting her hair done.  And when I'm done I turn her head from side to side and say, in a goofy kid voice, "Awww Pretty" over and over again.  I know it's silly right but she loves it.  And when I do my hair she comes and does the same thing to me.

All the things that makes us who we are begins in the home.  The way we carry ourselves and the level of self esteem we have comes from having a great support system behind us.  People who love you for being you no matter what hair type you have.  Below are a couple of clips and links of mothers taking the time to learn how to care for their children's hair.  And teaching their children along the way.