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Rain? Who Cares...My Hair Is Natural!!

I hear this statement repeated constantly!! Supposedly because your natural getting caught in the rain withOUT an umbrella is no big deal. Ummm...how many of y'all feel the same way? I sure don't. After how ever many minutes (hours sometimes) of doing my hair and styling it just right I wouldn't dare talk a walk in the rain withOUT an umbrella...if I didn't...

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Video: How I Straighten My Natural Hair

The video is pretty self explanatory and I included some flat ironing tips as well. As it states in the video I recorded this tutorial on 11/24 and maintained the look up until 12/14 by simply sticking to a very simple night routine of pin curling. I recorded clips of that process as well and I hope to get it edited and uploaded...

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iObsess: Marie

name • Marie  age • 30 where • Chicago  Hair • Bantu knot outs Fashion • Classic & comfortable, yet tailored.  Actions • Blogging. Cooking & baking. Shopping. Holding hands when walking with my husband. Food • Sweets!!! Homemade fresh Drink • Coffee  The Tube • Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, True Blood, American Horror Story, & Revenge. ...

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Turban Inspiration From Chescalocs & Busayo

What do you when the cramps finally let up and your home alone...bored!? Well, you go on YouTube and check up on your subscriptions...duh!  Chescalocs is one of my absolute favorite youtubers. She's super creative, funny and her locs are gorgeous! I also love that most, if not all, of her hair tutorials can be adapted to loose natural hair or even long...

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Hair Diary: Meet Ebony Majesty!

 Get to know the lovely Elle from London whose curls I've been drooling over for I don't know how long lol! Enjoy :) About me...My name is Elle, also known as The Ebony Majesty on YouTube. I'm a 20-something year-old natural hair addict with waist length 3b/3c hair. (Wash & go while transitioning) Where do you live? How is the natural hair community...

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I'm Straight...

(image source unknown) If you follow me on Twitter, then you already know I straightened my hair last Wednesday. I tweeted a pic, but didn't really have much time to really get into to it. However, I did record the whole flat ironing process and HOPEfully..notice the emphasis on hope...I'll have it posted this week. Until then continue reading to see how my...

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Video: Look What I Got...

Viviscal!!! I was sent this product by NaturallyCurly.com on 11/11/2011 and I've been taking them ever since. Continue reading to get my thoughts on "growth" vitamins, how I plan to share my Viviscal experience with you guys and more information on this product. Viviscal!!! I was sent this product by NaturallyCurly.com on 11/11/2011 and I've been taking them ever since. Continue reading to...

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Video: How I Wash & Go

This video was recorded on 11/11 right after I took my twists out. I used clear Eco Styler Gel, Kera Care's Leave In Conditioner and Kera Care's Butter Cream Everyday Moisturizer. Awesome combination!!! The video shows the entire process and I made sure to include lots of tips :) Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Pictures after the jump... ...

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How Long Is Too Long For You?

I know I've been slacking BIG time, but I just had to share this video with y'all. It's not very entertaining...there's no music and she doesn't talk, but I still watched all the way til the end lol! Her hair is gorgeous and LONG!! This video definitely falls under the category of Hair Porn". It got me thinking though...how much is too much...

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After Nearly 6 Weeks...The Twists Are Gone!!

Hooray Hooray!! The twists are out!!! I began the dreaded take down process late Tuesday night and finally finished up around 10pm. last night. That may seem like a long time to you, but it certainly didn't feel that way to me. Based on appearance I could have kept them in longer, but even a "protective" can be damaging when worn for too...

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Fab Finds: Knitted Beanies Under $10

When the weather gets cold it's time to cover that head, but you can still keep it cute and colorful. Beanies are a great way to do so! There's nothing new about this style of hat, but what made me write up this post is how affordable they are. I purchased this bunch from www.Forever21.com and I'm very happy with them. They're super...

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Obsessed Mail: Love From West Africa

My name is Bintou Camara, I am from Guinea-Conakry, West Africa.  I don't speak English very well, but I am trying my best. I am 23 years old and I am a young business woman in mining. I discovered your blog when I was searching how Corinne Bailey Ray maintains her beautiful hair, because until May 2011 I decided to let my hair...

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Hair Diary: Meet Rachel!

About me...My name is Rachel, also known as Curlyt00 on the web. I am 24 (soon to be 25 in November) and I am a natural hair lover, I love everything about natural hair, the good and the bad. I am a Christian, a wife of 4 years, soon to be 5 in May, a student, an aspiring author, a self proclaim natural...

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Today's Hair...

Nothing special... My twists have finally reached the 5 week mark and are holding up really well, but I'm so ready to snatch them out and wash my hair! I planned to do the take down over the weekend, but plans were made and I have no time. Then I decided I'll take them out next week, but I have a few interviews...

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WITB: Cosmo VoxBox From Influenster.com

Hey guys! I recently signed up with Influenster.com to try and give my opinions about products that fit my profile. Influenster is free to join and is super easy to register. Basically you fill out a quick survey about your lifestyle, shopping habits, likes and dislikes, etc. and after you fill out a few more surveys that's pretty much it. They then look...

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Random...

(source) How adorable is this? I wish for ALL little girls to have a reflection like this...you ARE a princess!! (source) How adorable is this? I wish for ALL little girls to have a reflection like this...you ARE a princess!! ...

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Video: Goodbye Raggedy Ends, Hello Happy Coils!

I finally got around to snipping those pesky dry ends that I mentioned in my "Tension Blow Drying" video. This trim was wayyyy over due, but better late than never, right? So...early last Saturday (10/22) I gave a myself a trim by snipping off an 1/2 an inch all over. How did I do it you ask? Well, continue reading for a short...

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In Review: Belle Butters Mango Moisture Butter

Product Description: This moisturizer lasts all day! Scented with calming lavender, it is present while applying to the skin but the scent then quickly fades away. Unlike heavy moisturizers, Mango Moisture Butter is so light that you're able to apply your make-up immediately after use. Does your hubby or special little guy in your life have dry skin? Mango Moisture Butter isn't just...

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Video: Twist Talking & Protecting Twists At Night

*Watch In HD* So there's no confusion....please note that these videos were recorded when my twists were 2 weeks, today I hit the 3 week mark! Have a great weekend ladies & gents :) ...

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Obsessed Mail: Micro Twists & Heat

Nicole writes - Hi, I love your YouTube channel and blog. I wanted to know do you blow dry your hair really straight before you twist? I have a problem with shrinkage with my twist. And do what product do you use to straighten if you blow dry? I've seen you and "Pretty Dimples" do the "mini" twist tutorial before, but I haven't...

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Tracee Ellis Ross Talks "Carla Reed's" Fashion w/ BET!

Hair Lust...

Seriously...how gorgeous are these two?? I spotted this photo on Tumblr and while the fashions are a bit weird to me, their fro's are picked/fluffed/teased to perfection...I love it! Seriously...how gorgeous are these two?? I spotted this photo on Tumblr and while the fashions are a bit weird to me, their fro's are picked/fluffed/teased to perfection...I love it! ...

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Mini Twist Tutorial

Hey guys...long time no postings eh?? I've been a little busy, but I did finally find some time to record this tutorial for all you twist lovers out there. I'm already 2 weeks into this set and they're holding up quite nicely. After the jump you'll find some pics of them freshly done and a few I took yesterday. Enjoy the tutorial and...

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Blow Drying Natural Hair Using The "Tension Method"

Hair Diary: Meet Jael Of NaturalHairCommunity.com!

About Me...I am “Natural Jael”, co-founder of Natural Hair Community, who has been researching natural hair for years. I love meeting random natural women to hear their natural hair story. I am always amazed at the stories behind the beautiful head of hair. I enjoy playing Sudoku and reading the funnies during lunch.   Where do you live? How is the natural hair...

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What I Learned About Hair Care In Madagascar

Article written and submitted by Holly Carrell  Hello everyone! I have been thinking about something, and I wanted to share it with you all. A few years ago, while I was in undergrad, I went on a mission trip to Madagascar and Botswana with a group from my school. We stayed for about a month in each place, and set up a small...

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In Review: Anata Naturals Products

Goat Milk & Shea Butter Shampoo: If you are looking for a kinder, more gentle way to cleanse your hair and scalp, give our Goat Milk & Shea Butter Shampoo a try. The sulfate-free formula cleanses the hair and scalp with any stripping or overdrying. It produces a medium rich lather that will pamper and nourish your hair. Ingredients: distilled water, goat's milk,...

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Today's Hair...

Ok Ok...it's not REALLY how my hair is today, but it led to how my hair is today :) I blew my hair out on Tuesday to do my mini twists and I even recorded the whole process. Its going to take a few days until that video gets uploaded, because there is a ton of editing that needs to be done. I'm...

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Fab Blogger Jessie ADORE Shares Her Style With Levi's

I love her style and blog, check it out at www.JessieADORE.com ...

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In Review: Cantu Shea Butter Products + Quick Style Tutorial

Cantu Shea Butter Super Shine "Hair Silk" Ingredients: Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Shea Butter), Limmanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (Meadow-Foamate), Ethyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Silk, Fragrance (Parfum) Cost: $5.99 for an 5.1 oz bottle @ DrugStore.com Cantu Shea Butter Oil Sheen Spray Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Isobutane, Propane, Lanolin Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Paraffin, Petrolatum, Isostearate, Tocohperol, Proplyparaben, Isopropyl Myristate, Pvp...

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Is This The World's Largest Afro??

Guiness World Records thinks so! Meet 36 year old, Aevin Dugas from New Orleans and her 4ft. 4in. MEGA FRO!!! ...

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Obsessive Links: Flowers From Fatima

Hey Ladies! Today I wanted to share with you another fab site that I stumbled upon called www.FlowersFromFatima.com. Fatima creates and sells these gorgeous handmade flower hair clips that you see above. Her pieces can be worn for many different occasions. Dress them up with a chic dress or use them to add pop to a plain tee and jean look. Keep reading...

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Rhassoul Clay Treatment Tutorial

Nothing has really changed in my Rhassoul Clay routine, but I wanted to give you a better tutorial since I have a better camera to shoot with now. Enjoy :) ...

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In Review: Thayers Peach Witch Hazel w/ Aloe & Vitamin E

 Product Description:  An Orchard in a Bottle. Thayers Peach Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula is nectar for the skin. It’s got all the soothing properties you’ve come to love in our Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringents, with a gorgeous, fresh-off-the-tree scent. Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringents and Alcohol-Free Toners have been soothing, softening, healing and stimulating skin...

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Corrine Bailey Rae Shares Hair Tips With BET!

 (source) BET caught up with one of every curly girl's favorite curly girl, Corrine Bailey Rae, to chat about that gorgeous mane of hers during Fashion Week. Read below for the interview highlights Her fave products... “Most of the time when I do my hair I wash it and I use two different Aveda products: Shampure and Aveda Damage Remedy,” she said.  On...

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Hair Peace: A Natural Hair Anthem

This video was passed onto me via Twitter and I just had to share it with you guys real quick before I fall asleep and forget lol! Here's the content description (copied from YouTube)... Essence China brings to you, HAIR PEACE. An original spoken word written by Essence & starring Essence. HAIR PEACE comes as not just education, it serves an anthem for...

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Today's Hair...

Just another fluffed out braid out! This week I used Kera Care's Leave In and Butter Cream to style, I'll have my review of that as well as the Cleansing Cream posted sometime next week. These Kera Care products are quickly becoming new faves of mine...the softness is ridiculous!! I almost feel like I'm cheating on my beloved Bee Mine lol. Anyhoo, here I...

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5 Natural Tips For A Soft Smooth Shiny Head Of Hair

Article submitted by Daisy Raybould- Maintaining healthy hair is unfortunately not as simple as just using shampoo and conditioner. There are a number of things we need to consider and all are equally as important in order to achieve the perfect hair we all desire. These are not complicated or expensive tips however practiced on a regular basis they have proven to be...

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Obsessive Links: Cue Black Girls!!

Check out this HILARIOUS video from Cue Black Girl. If you ever had someone try to ruin your day by putting their hands all up and through your masterpiece of coils and kinks...then you'll absolutely love this video!! Click the link above to visit their Vimeo channel or visit their blog >HERE<. ...

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In Review: Kera Care "Natural Textures" Leave In and Twist & Define Cream

Obsessed Mail: Distressed Hair!!

(source) Loeski writes... Hi Shana! Let me start by giving you props for having such a successful blog and YouTube channel! Your natural journey has helped me out a lot, but I'm sure you can tell by the subject line that I'm having some hair issues. Around April this year, I began to notice my hair getting more frizzy and a lot drier....

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Video: How I Separate & Fluff My Braid Outs

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Today's Hair...

 I am loving my hair today! It's a braid out...of course, but I used 2 new products from Kera Care's "Natural Textures" collection. They were sent to me via NaturallyCurly.com and I'll have my complete video review posted this weekend. But for now just know that I'm a fan! As far as styling I was inspired by Naptural85 and used my own hair...

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HBO presents...Happy To Be Nappy & Other Stories of Me

Have you seen this film?? While flipping through the TV this morning, trying to find something to occupy Niecey Poo, I came across the title of this film Happy To Be Nappy. I was like "Huh...What"! That's not a title you see everyday on your TV guide lol! So I quickly clicked it to see what it was about. Immediately my heart was...

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NCR: Can Black Seed Oil ReGrow Your Hair??

The Mister and I were introduced to Black Seed Oil a few months ago, by a relative. They got us in touch with a local seller who basically told us this was some kind of miracle oil that fix/cure almost anything. I was a bit skeptical, but my husband decided to purchase some anyway...smh. Long story short, neither one of us has ever...

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Video: How I Maintain My Wash & Go's

*Watch In HD* Hey ladies! This is just a quick video detailing how I wrap my hair at night and revive in the morning. The products I used to set my wash and go (which is not shown) were Castor Oil, Ori Organics Leave In (not available) and clear Eco Styler gel. To fluff in the morning, all I need is a a...

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Esperanza Spalding For New York Times Magazine

Check out our Esperanza Spalding looking gorgeous on the new cover of New York Times Magazine Style. So glad she's getting so much recognition, she is truly talented. Read more about this and her interview >HERE<! I also spot Solange's name on the cover, be sure to check her feature out as well. Check out our Esperanza Spalding looking gorgeous on the new...

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Today's Hair...

The weather is really nice today...not too hot or humid...it's just right! So I decided to do a wash & go. The product combination I used this time around was a dab of Castor Oil, then Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk and then clear Eco Styler gel raked through. I diffused on low heat and then stretched the roots. For added shine...

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