H.O.T.D-3/ 17/2012

Today's H.O.T.D comes to you via my cousin.....Britney. She is about 8 years younger than me and has a son. She keeps his hair braided in nice cornrows and so I decided to call her up this Spring Break week, and ask if she would braid my hair. She humbly obliged and said I didn't have to pay because we're family and she needs the practice, so I was excited. Now, Ladies and gents.....I still paid her but after seeing the finished results I believe I look all of 12 years old. Shaking my head. I think I wanna take them down. I don't know, HMMMMM. The excitement has left. Proud of me for venturing out to try more styles, But.....
Then, her dad, my uncle said, I have a "BIG HUGE FOREHEAD."
What to do , what to do? Wear this to church, and rock it, or take it down and start fresh?

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Note: I do have church in the a.m. Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Let a sistah know below..................................................

H.OT.D-03/8/2012

H.OT.D-01/19/2012

Hey All! Here is my hair for today. It's all twisted up. First, I detangled my hair with my finger to remove any and all shed hair. Then I used my comb, and my paddle brush to detangle FULLY. Next, I applied my Shea butter. Sealed my ends with castor oil. I am on a protective style challenge til March 19th. Let's see if I last.LOL

   

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Christmas Update

So, I hope that all of my readers had a Merry Christmas! JJ and I sure did. I received only 1 gift But, it was the 1 thing I wanted. Can you guess what it was? That's right........An Ipad2!!!!! Yay me. It's a beauty, too! Anyhow, I am SUPER excited about the new ventures this gadget brings. I will have a new wireless router by the end of the week, and I can update regularly, and keep in contact.Pictures are soon to be flooding this blog.LOL. Yay!

--------------------------------------------- Here I am in pics with JJ, and my BFF(who just went natural). I wore my hair in a high puff for Christmas. Hope your New Year is bright. Hope your hair is looking tight :) * I am still on vacay til next week. Just wanted to update you my loves. Muahhh.*

Entry #1

So, this is it, and it's official! My son, the wonderfully fabulous, JJ now has a blog. Check him out as we document discoveries, issues, and life in general. This Blog brings our readers into JJ's world! This is his life. Join us...won't you? Check him out @ http://www.JJs-spot.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------- JJ STATS: Name: JJ Age: 2 DOB: 1-25-09 Faves: Barney, Thomas the Train, Elmo

Love Letter to my Hair

Dear Natural Hair: I am so madly in love with you! I am sitting here writing this love letter to you. I want to let you know that all I do is think of you. We met and as children, and rekindled our love just several years past. I am glad to say that I am more in love with you with you now, than I have ever been before. You make me complete . You make me whole. You were the missing key to my soul. Thank you for showing me how to love you and what true love REALLY is. Thank you for being so versatile and free. You helped to shape the "NATURAL" woman inside of me. Thank you for sticking with me through the good and the bad. People stop and stare and make sly remarks, but you allow me to walk free and walk upright with pride. I am so lucky to have you right by my Dear side. So,simply-thank you my love. thanks for the love. I love you back. I didn't know what I had til I gave up that crack. Love Always, Chas

FOR A GIRL

FOR A GIRL Exclusively for BSBLOGS @ http://www.blacksistah.blogspot.com Girl, Hey! you rocking a natural ‘do? What happened to the old days- When we rocked perms, and weaves with glue? Girl, I simply grew up And my hair did too!! I retired the old And I found my roots. Now my hair is kickin Like a fresh pair of boots See, my roots were buried, but Not quite dead They were relaxing next to some old “HOTHEAD” I picked my roots up, embraced them and said, “Hello Roots and how are you? I’ve neglected you far too long, How’s about a truce?” The Roots softly whispered, “Why thank you. You’re so kind, Will you promise to love all of me? I’m black, kinky, and fine. My roots and I obliged each other, and fell in love this day Our love affair is one of a kind and so DIVINE. They keep me grounded, and I keep them on track. We are so happy, we have not looked back! I told that “Hothead” get off that creamy crack. The crack is WHACK!!! Anyhow, GIRL: This is why I rock my new ‘do You wouldn’t understand my praise And I don’t expect you to! So do me a favor and continue to do what you ‘do!!! Original work by: Miss Chastity Williams 12/15/2011

Natural Hair Confessions

Can you keep a secret?? Shh, Don't tell nobody! here it is....This is the blog post I am dreading most. LOL. I am writing today about my natural hair confessions. Yes, I have flaws! We all do!! I stand before my peers today, and confess!

1.In the beginning........I knew nothing about hair, but I was styling daily...! 2.I still have products from when I was a permie(Mainly....Pink Oil Moisturizer). LOL. Need to donate or trash it, but I secretly use them from time to time...cause I want to use em up!!! I know it's bad,.....HELP! 3. Sometimes I do comb and brush my hair, but I make sure I am cautious. 4. I have NOT had my ends trimmed in over 2 years! Disclaimer: Me and my hair ARE NOT PERFECT. So don't judge. Whew........Now that's over...I feel better. You can scold me NOW.....In 3,2,1:( -------------------------------- What are your thoughts on my confessions? What are some of your hair confessions? Let a sistah know below............

Top 10

Here it is folks! The Top 10 Slogans that would fit a natural hair lifestyle........ (David Letterman Style)

10.The Home Depot-" You can Do it....We can Help" 9. Nike-"Just Do It" 8.L'Oreal-" Because I'm worth it" 7.Campbell's- "M'm! M'm! Good!! 6.Capri Sun-" I can Respect that" 5.Sally Hansen-"Beauty that Works" 4.LG- "Life's Good" 3.Oscar Mayer-" It doesn't get better than this!" 2.Olay- "Love the Skin You're in" 1. McDonald's-" I'm lovin it" Then here's a bit of trivia. Q:If you had to pick a state to grow natural state in, which would you pick? A: Arkansas, the Natural State. --------------------------------------------------- Did you like the slogans?Any you'd recommend? Which is your fave? Let a sistah know below............

Discussion#1

First off, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I am thankful for all my followers. Thankful for My readers.

Thank you all so much

But just like Tina Turner, "There's something on my mind" I had a family member ask tonight after a VERY delicious dinner: "If you are natural , why do you have makeup on?" My face almost turned upside down.LOL This is just one of the misconceptions people have about being natural. Or is it? Just because I'm natural, does that automatically mean I have to be a vegan, naked-faced, and a natural hair wearing woman? REALLY? I think not. Tonight just like any holiday or special occasion or event....women want to wear makeup. Its what we're born to do. I don't wear it daily, but when I do I love it. So, as always, what are your thoughts? Do you feel being natural means Au naturale (EVERYTHING)? Let a sistah know below.........................

Cosby kids

What decade were you born? The 60s? 70s?80s?Every decade has a pivotal moment,or role in society. The 60s were about racial equality and the Civil Rights Movements. The 70s were about peace, love, and no more wars. The 80s? Hmm,I was born into the 80s.Right after the turn of that decade I made my grand entrance. LOL.
I sure miss the 80s.
The 80s symbolized so much in my little life.I just sit back and wish I could go back sometimes. Aww, the wonderful memories and innocence of childhood.
I mean from Michael Jackson and Thriller, to Reading Rainbow, and Miami Vice to the Cosby Show and Big Hair!

Yes, I said the Cosby Show and Big hair

The Show The Cosby Show was and still is an influential, groundbreaking TV series that dominated 80s TV! It broke racial and color barriers and dealt with issues that we still deal with today!
With me being an 80s baby, I can say that the Cosby Show, for me was the epitamy of all Black families. I wanted to be like them.I admired them. I never knew these black,middle class, successful, highly-functional families existed until I watched an episode. LOL. Sad, but true.The show, If you have been living under a rock for the last 25 years, features, and All-black cast, and everyone can relate to someone on the show. The father is played by William "Bill" Cosby. The Mother is played by Phylicia Rashad. The kids : Malcolm Jamal-Werner, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet,and Sabrina LeBeauf.


The Hair
Did you ever stop for a moment to notice something different about these images of Blacks on Television? What's was different?
Could it be that EVERY, and I do repeat every cast member on the Cosby Show had natural hair. Yes, I said EVERYONE! Even Mr. Cosby himself!They were rocking braids, twists, & puffs way before us.
This was Mr. Cosby's show, and he cared about the image he was putting out there on our behalf that many years ago. Not only did he care about our image he took the time to encourage each cast member to stay natural.I learned this from watching a now ancient interview of Tempestt Bledsoe paying tribute to Mr. Cosby. Natural hair was the in thing on this show..... From Tempestt rocking her many different styles, to Lisa rocking her dreads, Keshia rocking her afro puffs or twisted pigtails, to even Malcolm, who as a young cast member represented the natural fellows with short taper fades and a box, to him transitioning and reappearing in the early to late 90s in countless other shows rocking his dreadlocks! This show was awesome. *Even guest stars of the show like Ms. Erika Alexander, who went on to play Maxine Shaw, on Living Single was natural. Just awesomeness!





Like I said I miss the 80s. So grateful for the positive images that were being spoon fed to me even then.Miss the Cosby Show! Thank you Mr. Cosby for being an influential part of TV history, and for upholding our image amongst the media masses. Stay encouraged Naturalistas. Note: picture source: aoltv.com

And as always: What didn't you like? What did you like about the article? Do you remember the Cosby show?Who was your favorite natural looking back? Let a sistah know below................................................

Sesame Street:Song: I Love My Hair

This song inspires me to keep my hair natural. Hope that you find it inspires you too! LOL. Yes, I'm a kid at heart. *Oh, and please make sure you share it with your kids today.*Enjoy!

Spotlight: Sunshine of Sunshine'sNatural and Loving It!!!

BlackSistah: Is Sunshine your real name? What's the story behind it?

Sunshine:Yes, SunShine is my real name. My real nick name that is. My great grandmother Mama Sarah named me that when I was a baby and it just stuck! I used it throughout life and even while in college too. I don't think anyone knew that my first name was Shauna lol. So, when I first started my Facebook page and put Shauna ppl were like who? So, I changed it to SunShine and now all my friends and family can find me lol lol .I thought about changing it to SunShine when I was 18 to be my legal name, but my mom liked the name she gave me and that would have made me feel bad. So, the nick name stayed and of course for work and government purposes Shauna is used there!




BlackSistah: How long have you been natural?

Sunshine:Well, I'm 33 years old and out of those years I was not natural for about 7 of them! This time around I am going on being natural for 3 years and that's without any heat or color!




BlackSistah: What made you go natural?

Sunshine:What made me go back to being natural was when I changed my lifestyle after my mom passed away with breast cancer. I just wanted to be a more healthier me. I have been vegetarian for almost 6 years! So, it was only right!





BlackSistah: Why is Sunshine Natural &Loving It?

Sunshine:I am loving the relationship I have with my hair lol and sharing how I have felt along this journey has helped me to meet some outstanding women, you included! I love my hair, I love the freedom of being me, and I love being natural!


BlackSistah: What product do you consider a staple of yours?

Sunshine:Shea Moisture is definitely a mainstay! I use many of their products which I will share during the next question. I also use Deep SOULutions by Natural Girls Rock and many essential oils. Those oils are; Coconut oil, Olive oil, Jojoba oil, Sunflower oil, Grapeseed oil, I also use Castor oil on occasion.

BlackSistah: Do you have a hair care regimen? Why or why not? And If so, would you be willing to share it?


Sunshine:My regimen is sort of long, but mostly I wash my hair every 4 to 6 weeks or co~wash when needed. I use Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Butter Conditioner and Shampoo, the Deep Treatment Masque, Curl Enhancing Smoothie or Styling Milk for styling, and also treat my scalp with the Thickening Moisture Mist. I seal in these products with the essential oils I mentioned and with a Shea Butter Mix product called Twisty Locs from HPO Spa Treatments. Oh! I absolutely love my Huetiful Hair Steamer! I used is when I am conditioning my hair!





BlackSistah: What's the natural scene like in your state?


Sunshine:When I am out and about I see many naturals. When I am on SN& LI! I see STL naturals too. I am going to start doing meetups real soon, so that we can all meet and support each other.

BlackSistah: What tips would you offer to someone who may read this and is considering going natural?

Sunshine:Love Yourself, Embrace Your Curls, and spread some SunShine! That's my motto, because it will not always be easy or start off easy. It can if you OWN It! I say to rock your natural hair like you would with a whole head of weave! Be confident and make sure that you research! Use products that people are using that have similar hair characteristics. This will help you cut down on being a product junky. If you find something that works stick with it! BAM!



BlackSistah: 5 words that best describe you and your personality?

Sunshine:SunShiny, Confident, Empathetic, Supportive, and Educated





BlackSistah: Anything else you'd like to share with my readers? Anything we should know about the Sunshine in our lives?

Sunshine:lol...well let's see. Oh! I have my very own natural tee line located at http://naturalandlovingit.spreadshirt.com My favorite color is green, I hate onions, and love reality TV! Are y'all watching America's Next Top Model? lol I am! I am also becoming a Doctor of Education. Stay tuned! On a more serious note, I am humbled by the overwhelming response I have gotten on the http://sunshinesnaturalandlovingit.com/ where you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook. I am so happy to have so many beautiful people to share this journey with. Thank you so much Chastity for giving me this opportunity. Love you always!
xoxo


Thanks again to Sunshine for bringing her natural rays of Sunshine to us.

Catch her on Facebook @ sunshinesnaturalandlovingit!!
Website:http://www.sunshinesnaturalandlovingit.com
Her t-shirts: http://www.naturalandlovingit.spreadshirt.com

Note:All photos courtesy of Sunshine@Sunshine'snaturalandlovingit.com

Weave ....Me....Alone...2

So, BSBlog Followers, do you believe God has a sense of humor? I definitely,,,,um, DO! LOL.
If you can recall just a few days ago I wrote a post about black teen girls in the High School I work, right?
Here is the link if you have not read it.........Weave....Me ...........Alone


Anyhow, today, I walked into school and during first period I have 5 black teen girls right. Typical 15-16 year old teen girls. I don't know what the fascination is with me looking upside folks heads this week is, but I had to count the girls. I began to count the one with natural hair vs. those with weaves, and surprisingly...............On this day, I counted 4 out of 5 black girls in class with natural hair. WT? Were my eyes deceiving me? I counted a second time and even grabbed a sticky note so I could jot down my findings for this post. LOL. I am honestly in shock, but glad to report these findings. They had cute natural hair. These young adults were breaking that mold that most fall into .And oh, yeah, while I lunch, I saw 4 teachers and 1 substitute rocking natural styles. Happy Friday. Happy Hair Hunting.I say that because I know this blog will make some of you who were not aware more aware. At least that is the idea.Hahaha
Do you even care for natural hair statistics? Or how high schoolers are rocking their tresses? Let a sistah know below........................................

HAHA!

HAHA!Today in Dallas, TX, the weather was foggy, rainy, and wet. I couldn't help but notice the perm addicts running for cover as the much needed raindrops fell. LOL. I felt like the guy(Isn't his name:Nelson?) from the Simpsons who always shouts the tagline: "HAHA!"

On the inside I felt like jumping for joy. My hair needed that moisture. I had to take a moment and tell the Lord God thank you that I am natural, and am learning my true self!I love the natural hair journey I am on, and  I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is what you chose for me. It felt good to talk to my Heavenly father and let the rain fall on me as I marched into work, without a care in the world. I thank God for this and every natural loving hair day to come. Send more rain Lord:)
How do you feel about getting your natural hair soaked in the rain? Is it acceptable? How do you feel to see perm addicts fleeing rain? Let a sistah know below...........