Hosted by Naturally Curly and Miss Jessie’s April 25, 2010, Naturally Curly and Miss Jessie’s hosted their first ever Natural Hair Celebration in Austin, TX. It was actually Titi and Miko Branch’s first time to visit the great state of Texas. My fellow Texans wowed the Miss Jessie’s Owners with the vast number and variety […]
Archives for April 2010
Natural Hair Celebration
The “˜Big Chop’ Experience
Wednesday Apr 14, 2010 ““ By Laquita Thomas-BanksCourtesy of Clutch Magazine The boldest way to start your natural hair journey is to do the “˜big chop’. A few weeks ago, R&B singer, Chrisette Michele shocked the world debuting a sassy new short and tampered look during an appearance at Albany State University. The singer’s bossy […]
Two Strand Updo
Products and Use: Shampoo- Organic Tea Shampoo I shampoo my hair maybe once a week or every two weeks with either this shampoo or Dr. Bonner’s Peppermint Castile Soap African’s Best Organic Hair Mayonnaise ““ Deep Conditioner Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner- Leave In conditioner Olive Oil– Seal moisture in the scalp Curl Soufflé – Moisturizer […]
Societal Pressure
Today, I was walking on the University of Houston campus when I noticed a girl sitting on a bench. Usually like everyone else I avoid eye contact but this particular time I didn’t and spoke. I quickly recognized her from the university’s natural hair group. I was amazed that she had relaxed her mane of […]