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So rememer a few weeks ago I started the vitamin packs...Well I only had 15 packs and there all gone now and I don't think I'll be ordering anymore. One of the four vitamins in the Nutrilite Women's Vitamin Pack is a hair, skin and nails supplement. And I've now for a while now that most if not all hair vitamins contain Biotin...

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Bubbly personality, crazy sense of humor and gorgeous natural hair...That's Amanda Diva!! Bored on the internet, earlier this week, I started going through my Twitter favorites and found a link to Amanda's videos for Black Voices. Jackpot!  I think I watched almost all of them in one sitting. She talks about the latest celeb news, chats one on one with comedians and musicians...

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About Me...My name is Jonna (just like Donna, but with a J) aka Monchhichi. I'm married with 3 kids..I mean dogs :-) I work at a local hospital in administrative support and I'm also singer. I have 2 vlogs on YouTube: one for natural hair and fun stuff - www.youtube.com/user/ItsMeMonchhichi and one for my music - www.youtube.com/user/JonnaSharnell. I also have an artist fan page...

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I love bangs! They frame the face, add shape and give subtle sass to any hair style. However, I'm too chicken to actually cut my bangs. I like to have fun with my hair and try different looks. Cutting bangs, in my opinion, will limit my style options...and that's no fun lol! So bored over the weekend, armed with a fab twistout and...

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Moms! Would you rock it or pass it on to your little one?? Moms! Would you rock it or pass it on to your little one?? ...

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If your unable to watch the video, I've included the transcript....MRA: What advice could you give women on hair care tips? Because a lot of people say "Oh, Melanie's hair is nice", but your traveling all the time. So what products do you use and how do you keep your hair.... MF: Yeah hair care is very, very important! I actually had to...

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According to TheYBF.com, newly married celeb Lala Vasquez was snapped by the paps while heading back to her hotel yesterday. Looking fab in a white blazer and jeans, striped top and bright red bag. The animal printed shoes gave the look some extra flair. Some may think it's a lot going on with this look, but I love it! And remember ladies your...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I've been natural for over 20 years (I'm 37). It wasn't a big decision, I just wanted to cut my hair...shave it off actually. I wasn't trying to be natural I just liked the hairstyle.Where do you live? How the natural hair community there?I live in North Carolina. There are some naturals here, but it's...

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Article written by Stephanie Rose Bird via NaturallyCurly.comThe cacao tree is as beautiful and intriguing as it is useful. One of the top economic botanical plants, theombroma cacaos pods yield cocoa butter, cocoa powder and that confection we desire most of all during February—chocolate.Savoring cacao’s numerous health benefits is a nourishing treat for skin and hair—adding shine, vibrancy and improving the general health of...

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It's been a minute since my last NaturallyCurly.com review, but I'm back! I have tons of products to tell you guys about, but first up is Carol's Daughter's Rosemary Mint shampoo and conditioner set....PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSShampoo: "Cleansing is healthy for your body; well deep cleansing goes for your hair as well. This minty scented, invigorating shampoo deeply cleanses and removes product build-up and daily...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I've always been a quasi-natural by way of the almighty hot comb, but this summer's extreme humidity in Michigan of all places forced me to permanently retire my hot comb and embrace my unruly, unpredictable napfrocurlz!Were your friends and family supportive of your decision?My friends and boyfriend love my hair, but my parents are VERY...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I struggled with my hair since I was a little girl. My perception of beauty were the images in magazines and actresses on tv with long flowing hair. Nappy was a no-no to me. One day I guess I had an epiphany plus a head full of damaged hair, and I came across this page…Yup...

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I'm always on the hunt to find ways properly care for my hair. While doing so I stumbled upon this article written by Audrey Sivasothy a beauty contributor to AssociatedContent.com. She really broke this issue down for me and I highly recommend that you guys read it, because you can never know too much. Here are some of the articles highlights... Do you find random...

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I'm sure you've all heard about these afro perms (sometimes called "poodle" perms), but have you seen how it's done? I found these vids on YouTube and they are quite interesting. Take a look and please share your thoughts!!Things that make you go hmmm! Share your thoughts please!!Check out this link as well The Fiesty House. I'm sure you've all heard about these afro...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I began transitioning in August 09. I transitioned for 9 months & BC'd on Sat 5/28/10. I decided to go natural b/c I wanted my thick hair back. The hair I remembered and saw in my childhood pics. My hair had thinned over the years from the constant & more frequent relaxers and was at...

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These pics were snapped yesterday but I got in so late last night that I completely forgot :( Like i mention in the previous Lazy Hair post, I got this style idea from reding Brandi P's hair diary.  Brandi was inspired by model Grace Mahary's video look in the Trey Songz video. So here's my take on it....Create a hump in the center...

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Article written by Stephanie Rose BirdHave you seen grape seed extract mentioned in ingredient lists and wondered why? Turns out this ingredient is great for skin and hair!Grape seed extract is derived from vitis vinifera, and as it sounds, it is extracted from the seed and sometimes the skin of grapes. Grapes are native to Asia near the Caspian Sea. They were brought to...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I had my hair relaxed at 15, colored at 16 and my hair dresser had to chop the damage at 17. I felt a bit devastated because I went from shoulder length hair to a length above my chin. Even though most of my damage was cut off, my hair was still damaged due to...

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Giovanni Smooth as Silk is not only a great conditioner, leave in and deep conditioner...I now know that it's a great styler for twist outs too. If you read my hair post yesterday then you know that I got real lazy this past weekend and instead of using this, this and that for my twists I only used the Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner....

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If your interested in being featured on Naturally Obsessed please follow the steps below....Hair Diary: Answer the following questions and send your answers along with 3-4 (Clear) pictures of your hair to naturallyobsessed@yahoo.comTell us about yourself.Where do you live? How is the natural hair community there?When and why did you decide to go natural?Were your friends and family supportive? If not, how were...

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When and why did you decide to go natural?I decided to go natural in May 2006. I permed my hair one last time before putting in a weave for graduation. It wasn't really a conscious decision, I just did it. Soon then after I chopped off all of my permed hair and continued wearing weaves for the next 3 years. In January 2009...

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Congratulations to lucky #83 ERIN PAYTON from Minneapolis!!! You correctly gave the answer to this question.... Which ingredient is clinically tested and proven effective in stopping hair-fall caused by Seborrheic Dermatitis? And the answer was Organic Sapote Fruit Seed Oil!! Erin's entry was randomly selected by using Random.Org. Your fabulous Anita Grant package will include the following... 1 - 100ml of Japanese Camellia Kissi Oil...

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NCR: Top 10 Concerns For Curly Heads!NaturallyCurly.com asked their CurlTalkers for their biggest concerns about your curls and kinks, and they told us. The answers covered a wide range of topics, from self-image issues to finding a good stylist. Here are the ones that rose to the top of the list.1. Triangle Head! On a similar note, many people cited “Flat Top.”2. Finding...

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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,...

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