Nappiversary

So did I tell you guys that I officially made 8 years natural on this past Saturday, April 13th. Yay me. Been natural since 05, and still going strong!!!!! How long have you been natural? What was your inspiration?

My "GO TO"

So, the last couple of weeks, I have been wearing my hair in either a Grecian braid or twist wrapped around my head with the ends of my hair safely tucked away and pinned. I REALLY enjoy this style simply because it's quick, easy and cute! I do believe it is my new "GO TO" style.
This style can be achieved by adding a spritz of water in the morning, a bit of gel to slick the edges, and a few bobby pins. It literally takes under 5 minutes!
It is perfect for the wee hours of the morning when I can find anything to do with my strands or for when I am pressed for time, OH, and it is a  great protective style. Enjoy!!!!!

A week of styles!

So, the last week or so, I have been very busy with work and have not posted any hair pics. I do apologize because my hair is growing and I want to keep my readers updated.....So sorry for this BUT, I hope I made up for it by posting to my Muzy.com hair album ...

Review: Turbie Twist Towel

So, this is it-My second review! Yay.
This review comes to announce:  that my hair is FINALLY being protected after every wash. Yes, after the co-washing, pre-pooing, and clarifying washes I now use this neat, little microfiber towel that I bought at my local Dollar Tree store for, $1.00.

Disclaimer: The towel itself, It is not actually sold under the Turbie Twist brand name, but I had already opened, used and tossed the package.....I used the Turbie Twist name and pic for comparison only!!!!!
First, the feel of the microfiber towel, as with any other microfiber product, it was Super soft to the touch! I love the way it feels....Reminds me of cashmere.

Secondly, we shall discuss the TASTE, SMELL, AND SOUND Have all been Obviously omitted. And Lastly, there's Appearance. ...it is so cute!!! It looks like a  cute little turban hat, that has a little button to keep it securely snapped in place on the top of your head, and it comes in a variety of colors....SO who wouldn't love that!?
My hair loves this towel and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. Great quality, great product, and my hair was Ubber soft....So, I say for the price...It was an fantastic steal!
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What do you think of my pics? What do you use to dry your head? Would you  consider a turbie twist?Let a sistah know below...........................

H.O.T.D- 09/10/2012

Here it is y'all.....my mini twist......H.O.T.D. post for the month of September. I believe that mini twists are becoming my newest style craze right now gang! Yes, it is very time consuming for me, but the results are amazing. So, all I did to achieve the style was wash my hair with my Tresemme Naturals Conditioner/VO5 Clarifying Conditioner and applied Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding once again....That simple.I dressed the style up with a flowered headband. I continue to get compliments on this style more than any other style I've worn....I am so in love with this style because I get compliments and I can keep my hair in protective mode for weeks!What are your thoughts? Would you like to see me rockin this style at least once a month? Let a sistah know below......................

H.O.T.D- 8/29/2012

So, I achieved this twistout look today by applying Cantu Shea Butter, and some Hot Six Oil to freshly washed hair. My hair was sectioned and left in 12 medium size twist to dry overnight. I love the results and I accessorized my style with a headband! Hope you like!

NatMuLab #18

This week's NatMuLab is ready folks!
I love this song bythe Beautiful, inspiring, Ledisi.
She is so gorgeous, and I love her dreads!
She is so inspiring and  this song in general signifies strength to me..
The words talk about trials coming and going, BUT in the end, EVERYTHING will be alright. Natural hair can sometimes be a chore, but Keep pushing... No one said life was easy, but don't give up....Its "Alright."
Its Friday. Live, Love, Laugh !Hope you enjoy!

H.O.T.D-8/19/2012

Decided that today in preparation for church I would style my mini twists differently. This style featured is a bantu knot out accessorized with a leopard headband:)

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What do you think of this style? Let a sistah know.....Below

Review: Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding

If you follow this blog, then you know yesterday I posted a H.O.T.D pic.
If not, you can find the pic here.
I was feeling and looking great, and the products I used were Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding and some EVOO. So, today for the first time EVER on my blog I am humbly submitting my review of this product.

Note: I was in no way paid to endorse, or review this product and all the opinions are solely my own.
So let's begin with a walk through the 5 senses: Scent, Sight, Touch, Taste, and Sound. First, We shall begin with Scent.The product smells heavenly and I was taken back aromatically with the fragrant, lavender smell. I mean, gee it REALLY smells divine.
Next, Sight. The product looks purplish in color and even resembles a lavender, or lilac purple and even comes in a nifty purple container. It has a thick, creamy, non-watery texture as a cream should.  So, yes, I was smitten, as Purple is my absolute favorite color!
Then there is , Taste & Sound, which for my health's sake has been purposely omitted out of the review.LOL. We follow up lastly with Touch, and I will say this: I don't know if the underlying EVOO had something to do with my hands being VERY sticky but I did have looks of icky, sticky residue on hand during twisting! I remedied this problem by simply wiping my hands every few minutes on a few of my son's baby wipes.
So, my all in all Honest opinion of Miss Jessie's :
It is a pleasant smelling, consumer appealing, darn good styling agent. It does curl the nicely as it suggests, it was easy to apply, and a little goes a LOONG way, BUT it isn't budget friendly. It will cost you a nice penny, but in my opinion its worth it. I won this product in a giveaway BUT after first use I will definitely use it again, and will purchase myself!  My hair loved it!
I give it 4 out of 5 stars. 1 pt. deducted because of the residue, BUT otherwise AMAZING stuff.
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Find this and other products from Miss Jessie's here

H.O.T.D-08/16/2012

So, last night I decided at 10:45 p.m. to get started installing mini twist. LOL, I know. My hair was freshly washed with my Tresemme Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner, and then I generously applied some olive oil and the pictured Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding.
Around 1:50 a.m. I felt too tired to go on , so with about only 50% of my hair done, I commenced to tie up my strands and lie down for the night.
I woke up around 10:50 a.m. and proceeded with finishing the install of my new mini twists. I listened to music and was in my own zone. Took about 2 hours to complete, totaling 6 hours from start to finish. I absolutely love the look. I pinned one side for a bit of  pazzazz, and VOILA! Miss Chastity is looking good.
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Do you like this style? Have you tried Miss Jessie's? Your thoughts? Let a sistah know below................

Natural Newby #1

Congrats to our newest Natural sistah:Shannon Jones-Guignard, who BC'd yesterday!!! She looks fabulous, Doesn't she?:)

NatMuLab #15

Ever had a song that you love to your core?Everything about it is beautiful, and you want to share it with the world?

Well, I am having one of those moments now. OMG! I love this song sooo much. Yeah, I know its old, and I have heard it numerous times, BUT it is so appropriate to have on NatMuLab today.LOL.This is music that will be around for a lifetime.I have to share it with you curlfriends. It has positive words, images, and Beautiful Black people.It is by Dead Prez , a Rap/R&B group, who also happen to be some natural, handsome brothers. I hope you meditate on the words, feel the good vibes coming through your speakers and enjoy! He is talking to US natural sistahs, and I'd like to Dedicate it to each one of you!:)

H.O.T.D- 08/5/2012

So, today, I decided to try something different for church. I had prepped my hair for a twist-out Thursday night, and woke up Friday to some lukewarm results. I was so upset I picked it and commenced to wear it in an afro. It was later Friday night before bed that I decided once I got baby to bed I would try bantu knots. So, I simply sprayed my dry hair with a spray bottle mix of water and EVOO. I added shea butter for moisture and sealed with Castor oil. The results turned out better than the twist so I wore them for 2 days(Saturday and Sunday).
The hairstyle featured is my hair on day 2.It is a side-swept style held up with two hair combs plus reinforced bobby pins.I loved these results and even got a few compliments at church. Be Blessed. Hope you Enjoy!
Do you like this style and would you also try it? Have you tried it before?Let A sistah know below...................................

NatMuLab#14

Don't you love a strong Black woman or man bringing to the world a VERY powerful, inspiring message?



                                                
I do. I do. I love the message in this video sooo much. There are so many positive images that I just couldn't count them all! From beginning to end...I LOVE THIS VIDEO. So, Yes, Tonight's NATMULAB is dedicated to Black Kings and Queens everywhere. The Queens like Esperanza rocking a natural hair do', or a Positive Father figure involved in his child's life.....etc.Whatever the case, if you fit the mold...You are " Black Gold." Remember the influential quote that says: You can't know where you're going until you know where you've come from.This video puts focus on that.I Love you all. Hope you enjoy Esperanza, with her dope lyrics, sensational voice and the teachable moments in this video.

NatMuLab #13

This week's NatMuLab comes bringing positive vibes, energy and FUN sound and lyrics to the world. I love the message coming from this natural Sistah Queen. Enjoy!

Naturals in my Life: Aariyah

So, If you are a fan of BSBLOGS, you should have read a post about my niece, Kyla's natural hair. Read it Here.
OK, and dandy good deed . Now that We're all caught up, I 'll have you to note that I have more than 1 niece and more than 1 natural niece.
Meet Aariyah. She is all of 6 year old, and so adorable with her 6 going on 36 attitude and almond shaped eyes!
Yes, she is natural and I wanted to share a few snapshots of her that I snabbed of her during our Fourth of July festivities. Enjoy!

SN: Yes the little goofy one in red is my son,JJ. Check his blog here: JJ's Blog

Freeze Frame

The one.The ONLY. Blacksistah of BLACKSISTAH BLOG is still rockin' Sengalese OR Silky  twist 3 months later. My summer protective style. Enjoy the pic





SN: Installation date-April 12, 2012
       Take down date-July 12, 2012

Discussion#7

To pick just one hair crush would be a hard task for me.  I have so many! But if one insisted I had to pick a hair crush I would have to shout out : Tracee Ellis-Ross. Yes, Diana Ross's daughter has beautiful, natural hair!!! I would see her on one of my favorite sitcoms, Girlfriends, and fall in love with her hair time after time. She is gorgeous, and so is that Head of hair! I

**CHIME IN**

Do you have a natural hair crush? Please share.......................
Inquiring minds wanna know. LOL

Book Review #1

  I work in the school District, and we work hard all year just awaiting the words S-U-M-M-E-R! I say this because the summer leaves me with more time to enjoy things I love.
I can spend more time with my son JJ,  family, vacation properly, EVEN read!
One of the books that I enjoyed reading this summer was: The Curly Girl Handbook by Lorraine Massey. I had many a YouTube friend raving about the Curly Girl, or CG method and I had to try it~I bought the book in April as a Birthday gift to myself, and I love it!

 Lorraine is a beautiful, self-professed curly girl and Salon Owner. She has many years in the haircare business, and has compiled all of her knowledge on hair and expertise into this nifty little Handbook! She has this curly hair stuff down to a science!! But I found that most of her info, Naturals in today's society already know!Here is my Book Review:
 Things I Learned
There are 7 different types of curl patterns:
1. Botticelli- Curls that vary in size and shape! 
2.Corkicelli-Curls w/varying curl patterns!
3.Cherub-Curls that are soft to the touch, and baby-fine. Resembling hair of a young toddler!
4.Wavy -Curls that loose curl pattern; Can appear straight!
5.S-wavy -Curls that are defined + wavy with a slight bend on the end; Curls resemble an "S"
6. Fractal or Zigzag -Curls that most women of color have; Very dry and resembles micro-spirals or corkscrews!

7. The Curly Girl Method-A daily routine which involves cleansing with sulfate-free  or Botanical shampoo- Conditioning, and leaving most in hair for moisture- Scrunching, with a microfiber towel to absorb excess moisture and lastly-Styling with a handful of gel being added to hair to define curls and hold your hair's natural shape!

8. How-To make some homemade products targeted to Curly Girls!
9. There are tons of natural hair classification systems;Lorraine's classification system of curl patterns is one of the BEST I've seen!
Things I Knew
 10 Hair doesn't need Shampoo to thrive and grow. Most naturals already do conditioner washes! >I JUST NEVER TRIED THEM MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF TIMES:(

11. Water is essential to hair growth 
12. Most naturals already know about shrinkage; Lorraine calls it " Spring Factor"- LOL.




In the end, the book was an awesome read, and at a price of  $9.99, I say grab it. It can always be used as a refresher course. It has the Actual DVD that assists you in learning how-to do the CG Method step by step! I would buy the book again for myself OR someone I love just so they can learn the CG Method. ***Once I have these twist taken out I am trying her method.

NatMuLab #12

So, NATMULAB is for any artist Female or Male who produce quality music, and wear their hair in its natural state! Tonight's NATMULAB is so Awesome. I love the words. I love the artist. I love his style of music and his natural LOCS. Truth of the matter is: This song was EVEN once my cellphone's ringtone. love,LOVE, LOOOVEEEE IT! Enjoy!