My Natural Hair Regimen & Pre-Poo/Detangling Routine! (Videos)

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'Fro Fashion Week (Spring 2012) Tweet Up

Wish I could attend this, but I won't be in Atlanta until Friday. #boooooo lol

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Update: 2011 Hair Resolutions!

 *hair coming down a little in the back*

1. Continue transitioning & eventually chop off all of my relaxed ends so I can be fully natural! (Natural!)

2. Continue shampooing, deep conditioning, and moisturizing my hair regularly. (Check!)

3. Re-stock my Deity protein conditioner!! I miss this stuff so much! (Still haven't done this. :\)

4. Continue to cut 1 inch or more every month until completely natural.  (Check! Natural for almost 8 months!)

5. Try shea butter. (Trying this as we speak)

And why did I just now realize 1 & 4 are the same thing????? Why didn't ya'll tell me?? lol! O_o All I need to do now is get my hands on some of the Deity conditioner & I'll be all done. What's going on w/ your hair resolutions? We still have about 4 months left in 2011 ladies!

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I know I'm a little late in posting this. Finished all except 1. Don't worry. I'll be finding my Deity conditioner in 2012! Been trying so many products that I barely miss it. o_o

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10 Reasons Why YOU Should Attend the Nzuri Showcase!

So many things to participate in!

As you guys already know, I'm one of the VIP bloggers for the Nzuri Showcase Dec. 10-11th. :D Still excited over here! lol So I'll be there, but will you??! Here are some reasons why you MUST be at the Nzuri Showcase!

1. Bloggers Speak! From the Web to the Table-Come & meet me & the rest of the Nzuri bloggers/vloggers in a discussion session & Q & A! I'm SO excited be apart of this & I get to meet you wonderful ladies. :-)

2. The Miss 'Happy' Headed Pageant! Dec.10th at 3:30pm. Yes, I'm a lover of pageants. :D I loved participating in pageants when I was younger. It helped me immensely in getting over my shyness & having more self-confidence. I'm the woman that looks at the Ms. America, Ms. USA, etc. pageants every year...and i get MAD if I miss them. This pageant is such a great way for natural girls to embrace their natural beauty. And to boot, Aevin Dugas, Guinness Record holder for the 'Largest Afro', will be emceeing the pageant!

 3. 2 words: Fashion shows. Nzuri has partnered with Macy's to bring you 2 fashion shows: "Fashion 2 Fro Fix" & "Fabulous Fashions 4 Over 40." Nothing like seeing a cool fashion show! And after finding this dress for $9, I'm now a fan of Macys. My sister is proud. lol

4. Felicia Leatherwood, Jill Scott's hairstylist, will be in the house teaching her infamous "Loving Your Hair with Natural Care: The Felecia Leatherwood Experience" workshop. I'm always hearing about how great & informative her workshops are on Twitter. You may remember me featuring her on the blog big chopping Tomiko's hair a while back. Tickets are $25.00. Workshop will be held Saturday, Dec. 10th: 11-12:30pm.
5. Best Kept Afro & Best Looking Locs Contest. Now ya'll know it's no secret that my go-to style is the 'fro. It's one of the biggest reasons I went natural....to be able to rock the biggest 'fro possible. :D I was already trying to achieve that with the braidouts I did on relaxed hair.

6. Cool "Total Natural Look" Contest. This is for the natural woman that who has it all together from head to toe. Natural fashionistas! And you know who you are. ;-) Think you've got the "Total Natural Look" or do you know someone who does? Apply here!

7. The Vendors! Need I say more? Here's a few to name: B. Natural Apparel, LAMIK, Koils by Nature, & Upscale Magazine. See the full list here.

8. Miss Jessie's will be giving out their infamous 500 gift bags for the 1st 500 attendees! Get there early! No need to add anything else to that.

9. Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey aka BeautifulBrwnBabyDol of YouTube will be educating the masses with her workshop, "How To Create Fabulous Yarn Braids! Yarn Braids: The Ultimate “How To” on an AWESOME Protective Style!" Armed with 53,000 subscribers on YouTube, Nina was recently named one of the Top 5 YouTube Natural Hair Care Vloggers by the Huffington Post. What a fantastic accomplishment! Workshop will be held Saturday, Dec. 10th: 11-12pm. Tickets are $10.

10. Kim Roxie of LAMIK will be teaching a workshop entitled, "Eco Chic Beauty Revelation: Put Your Best Face Forward in Under 10 Minutes." Some of the key points of her workshop will be brow defining & correctly identifying your skin type to choose healthy products for your skin with benefits. Speaking from my recent experience with LAMIK, they're excellent at brow defining. I'm definitely going their soon to get my brows shaped.Tickets are only $10 online! $15 at the door. Check out the rest of the passes here. Workshop will be held Saturday, Dec. 10th: 3pm. Free.

Need some more reasons? Check out the Nzuri Showcase website: naturalhairshowcase.com! I'm sure you'll find plenty more there. ;-)

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Natural Resources Salon to Launch Live Stream Series

 For Immediate Release: Natural Resources Salon to Launch a Live Stream Series to Educate Women on Healthy Hair

"Naturally Live" will feature demonstrations, discussion forums and more

Houston, TX, November 6nd, 2011- On Tuesday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CST, Natural Resources Salon will launch their first live stream series titled, "Naturally Live." The 3-part series will focus on healthy hair maintenance, easy, do it yourself styling and will act as a discussion forum for hot topics related to natural hair. Users can participate from wherever they are, using multiple social media networks and can send in questions leading up to the event.

Salon Owner Tamika Fletcher said, “We do in-person consultations everyday, email questions and social media inquiries non-stop. I'm ready to start sharing our knowledge with a broader audience, in a more intimate way."

The first show, titled "The Basics of Transitioning," will focus on how to transition hair while working in corporate America as well as how to properly comb out hair. The staff at Natural Resources Salon are passionate about raising awareness about hair loss prevention, particularly among children and practicing good habits from the start. Fletcher said that the key is to start by simply knowing how to properly comb out your hair. “Too often I've seen women become discouraged in their transition because they feel like their hair is too difficult to manage. I want to show them that there are ways to make the process easier, while still saving you time and energy,” said Fletcher.

The discussion forum will give women an opportunity to share about concerns and challenges they've faced in their transition. For instance, Fletcher recently appeared on Houston's KHOU Ch. 11 sharing about her hair pat down by airport security. The goal is to continue discussions such as this during the live streaming event. The remaining portion of the event will feature an interview with a woman who's currently in transition, a live demonstration and a Q & A with Fletcher. Questions can be submitted live, during the event and leading up to it on the Natural Resources Salon Facebook Page and Twitter Account.

Register and sign up for reminders at www.livestream.com/naturalresourcessalon. Natural Resources is on Facebook at Facebook.com/NaturalResourcesSalon and on Twitter at @Natural_Mecca. The series Twitter hashtag is #Naturallylive.

To learn more about Natural Resources Salon visit www.naturalresourcessalon.com. To schedule an interview with Tamika Fletcher, contact Ashley Small at ashley@medley-inc.com or 281-827-3419.

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About Natural Resources Salon
Natural Resources Salon, located in Houston’s flourishing museum district, is celebrating its 10th year as Houston’s leading natural hair care salon and boutique.

October 2001 marked the birth of a business inspired by a love for natural beauty. Natural Resources appeals to the natural professional in search of a salon that values a pristine, tranquil, and Zen-like atmosphere with an urban flair. Looking for an escape from your busy life? Every treatment and service provided is designed to unify mental relaxation and holistic hair care. Master natural hair care specialists strive to give all clients modern, sophisticated, versatile natural styles. We specialize in chemical free services while paying superior attention to healthy hair and scalp. Earth's Nectar™, the salon's signature line of hair and skin products, delivers results and a happy balance between nature and indulgence.

"We believe that natural hair and organic products go hand in hand because people want to feel close to nature when they’re being pampered." Word of mouth referrals from all over the country have helped to build our stellar reputation for professional service, quality products, and originality. Let us help you express your style--simply, beautifully, naturally

Media Contact:
Ashley Small                       

281-827-3419
Ashley@medley-inc.com

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'Fro Love

Just a pic of my go-to style. :D

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My Roots

 My color seems more vibrant in person. It looks so dark in these pics. #ohwell These pics (taken when I flat-ironed) are for LaQT who requested to see more pics of my roots. The color is growing out....I don't think I'll be re-coloring the roots because I like how it looks. When I color, I don't touch up the roots as my hair gets longer. The roots being dark brown never really bothers me. I think it looks fly! ;-) I may throw a semi-permanent over the color to brighten it up a bit though. To see more of my roots check out my recent YouTube videos below. :-)

Now I'm off to eat...FINALLY. It's funny how a little baby can alter your eating schedule so much!

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4 Things I Learned About My Natural Hair This Summer

Things I learned about my natural hair this summer:

1. There were no ill effects (breakage, etc) from me applying the Textures & Tones hair color to my hair. The dyed hair is just as healthy as the part that isn't. :D I'm gonna continue to monitor my hair...

2. I get bored easily so creating hairstyles is a MUST. I thought when I went natural I would just rock curly 'fros all willy nilly, but by August I was already ready to change it up! lol I think I'm gonna put a hairstyles tab at the top of the page as I've come up with a lot over the years. ;-)

3. My pre-poo/co-wash detangle routine is the business. I never realized how helpful this would be to my regimen.

4. Postpartum shedding doesn't last forever! #thankgod

So summer is really over??? It's always hard to say 'see you next year' to my favorite time of year. :(  This is random, but.....am I the only that believes summer should start at the beginning of June & not towards the end? Because I'm a good sport....

Welcome Fall!

**Please check out this post & tell me how we should celebrate HairGurl's 3rd Birthday!!! :D What should we do??!!**

 
Photo from here

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TWA: Easy Way to Create a Curly 'Fro (Video)

Another video! :D You've all seen my pics of my curly 'fro that I've been doing since I bc'ed. I've been meaning to do this video for awhile & now that my hair is growing past my twa stage, this was the perfect time to post before my hair became to long. I get so many compliments when I wear my hair simply like this...

Futhermore, my 8 month natural anniversary is tomorrow so....i'll think I'll be flat ironing! ;-) I keep going back & forth on whether I'll do it or not...even tweeted asking other naturals how long they waited. lol....Okay right now, I think I'm gonna do it. I'm either going to do it on Tuesday or this coming weekend. Get ready to see some pics if i do!!! Oh & there should be no question on which flat iron I'm gonna use. (hint, hint)

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My Pre-poo/Co-wash Detangle Method

Recently, I've been a big fan of pre-pooing/co-washing. This whole summer actually. I'd done both of these on relaxed hair & it didn't impress me at all the majority of the time. Now that I'm natural, I MUST detangle my hair. It gets way too tangly for me to skip detangling sessions so that's why I started incorporating more pre-pooing & co-washing. I'm already going through postpartum shedding & I definitely don't wanna add to more hair being lost, lol! I should also mention that I don't wash my scalp per se with the conditioner though. I only apply it to my hair & then rinse it out. Both of these methods are great for detangling! I  do them about 2-4 times a week. I still make sure I wash my hair at least once a week! Here's what I do:

1. Simply slather my hair w/ the conditioner. Sometimes I add evoo to the conditioner.

2. Detangle my hair with only my fingers. This takes about 10-15 mins I think.

3. Put on my grocery bag. ;-) Note: I don't keep as many as I used too... Sometimes I put my Hair Therapy Wrap on over the bag. 

4. Leave it in for as long as I want to. I tweeted a few days ago that I was going on hr. no. 22 with the condish in my hair so yeah...lol. 

5. Rinse. 

6. After rinsing, I either shampoo my hair & dc as normal or I just rinse & apply my leave-ins. Hence, me using both terms.

True story: When we moved to Houston in September, I went to Dollar Tree to get some body wash. When I got home, I realized that instead of picking up the White Rain body wash, I'd gotten like 3 bottles of White Rain Lavender Vanilla Conditioner. Hair on the brain?? Guess so! Being the true #hairgurl I am, I just kept them! :D Hey, you can NEVER have to many conditioners!

So this is the conditioner I've been using the most for my detangling sessions. Mainly, because of the Dollar Tree mix up, but it's been working well to my advantage. :-) I love how my hair just soaks this stuff up. I even play in my curls a little while it's in my hair.

 I still have my trust VO5 conditioners ready for a comeback. I'm experimenting with the Strawberries & Cream condish to see how well it moisturizes the 'fro. I may even re-visit the Suave conditioners as well. We'll see.....:-)

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