tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033691956084996022012-01-25T20:34:54.016-08:00Your natural hair is hot! Love it. Live it. ROCK IT!Ayanna~The Product Mixtressnoreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403369195608499602.post-43107399427769534812009-10-12T06:24:00.000-07:002009-10-12T11:45:31.591-07:00

I went to see the Good Hair movie and the disappointment that I expected was confirmed. The movie seemed to focus more on weaves and perms; natural hair was barely discussed at all. With a title like "Good Hair" one would assume (or at least I did) that the filmmaker would actually discuss the real issue of "Good Hair/Bad Hair," but Chris Rock failed.Although, much of the film was entertaining,

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As most of you know, Chris Rock was inspired to create the film "Good Hair" after his precious daughter asked "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?" Being in love with my natural locks and addicted to promoting natural hair, I instantly became excited and intrigued all at once. I thought, "Finally, somebody is going to bring the "Good hair/bad hair issue to light!" I expected the audience to

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Hello all! I'm so sorry for the delays. Two things have caused me to take some time off from blogging...1. My beloved cousin passed away by his own hand and I have been mourning his loss....I'm just starting to pull myself together again. His death was very sudden, tragic and completely unexpected. 2. On a more positive note, my product line, Donna Marie, is growing faster than I ever imagined

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I'm away on my Jamaica wedding/vacation. I will post again in two weeks and show you how to Rock Your Natural, island style.Plus, stay tuned for pics of my natural hair style of choice for my wedding!Stay tuned!

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About two posts ago, I told you a story about my soon-to-be husband loving my natural hair and embracing the idea of me rocking a natural style for our upcoming wedding. While hubby loves my hair, I've gotten more than enough rude comments from my girlfriends.This comment tops the list, "Don't wear your hair natural to your wedding, its cute for a nice day at the park, but not your wedding!"

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KelisBritney Spears made headlines when she did it! Newcomer, Amber Rose made it fierce and singer Cassie followed suit. Kelis even had her own stylish variation that preceded this new trend. I'm talking about shaving it all off! Rocking a "baldini" is daring, but would you have the guts to do it? It certainly would minimize styling time and there would be no need to be a product junkie. A

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So, the other day I had an epiphany! I was somewhat stressing about what I'm going to do with my hair for my upcoming wedding. Since its in Jamaica, I immediately started thinking of protective styles, such as a natural weave (i.e. weave using naturally curly/kinky texture). Since I big chopped again, my hair is not the length I desired it to be for my wedding and I wanted to enhance the

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I am finally getting around to actually doing my hair and decided to do the old faithful...twistout! Now that my hair is growing back from my second big chop I can learn to appreciate it more.I used: Donna Marie Lock and Twist Pudding (but of course...wink)Here are my results:I LOVE twistouts, because they are so versatile. This style works great in any setting including work, a dinner date, an

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Next up in "Surprise, She's Natural" is someone we've all gotten to know and love since she was a little girl playing Olivia on the Cosby Show. Yes folks, Raven Symone is a NATURAL!!! Her hair is absolutely gorgeous. Check it out:Raven with the straight look Raven Rocking her NaturalI vote for the natural look. She even rocked it on red carpet, something you RARELY see! Go Raven. Thoughts?

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Some of you may remember in a previous post where I stated that I big chopped again because I wanted to see whether or not I was suffering from heat damage due the front of my hair being almost straight. Well, it wasn't a huge big chop, but my hair was almost to the middle of my back prior to the cut and I cut it just below my ears, so you be the judge. My hair is all natural. Here is my hair

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This is a Tyra show that I cannot WAIT to see! Tyra Banks explores the topic of Good Hair in the African American community. Good Hair is usually the term used to describe hair that is not kinky or tightly coiled in texture and also described as hair that "you can get a comb through". Her guests include a mother who perms her 3-year old daughters hair.I am very interested in this topic and more

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If you're like me, your hair LOVES oils and butters! I simply can't get enough. Oils and butters are essential to my daily hair styling regime, especially in the colder months. However, not oils and are created equal. Get to know some of the most common (and not so common) oils and determine what the best oils are for your mane! Here are my absolute favorites:Sweet Almond oil-My hair drools for

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Next up in my "Surprise She's Natural" segment is OPRAH WINFREY! If you watch her show you already know she's natural because she made this public to all of her viewers. However, some people made the mistake in saying the Oprah stated that she " has never worn a weave". Oprah said in response to questions on Twitter that day about how nice her weave looks on the show, "No, I am not wearing a

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If you are a transitioner or just obsessed with hair like me, hair forums can be a GREAT source of information. You can learn about products, ingredients and styles that are excellent for all hair types.Although some sites can be "Gossip Havens", there are a few jewels in the rough that I like to browse often for accurate information about hair and a peaceful friendly atmosphere.Afrobella-a new

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Fox News Chicago presented an interesting segment on black women and exercise. The notion that black women are less inclined to workout when their hair is relaxed vs natural was explored in this segment, and for many this notion was a reality. Some women stated they work out more now that they have the made the transition from relaxed to natural hair. The reporter, Robin Robinson, rocked her

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If you have cable and you watch VH1, then you probably know Tiffany Pollard, aka Miss New York who brought the drama to Flavor of Love and launched her own show I Love New York. You may remember her potty mouth and bold attitude, but there's one accessory that is unforgettable-HER WEAVE! She appears to love those full head weaves that don't even leave you questioning its authenticity!However,

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BEGIN RANT...Huh? Really? If you are confused by the title, please join the club! How on earth can the hair God gave you, "not look good"? After hearing countless people tell me "You look nice with natural hair, but not me." or "Natural hair only looks right on certain people." or "You have a better grade of hair and that's why you can wear your hair in natural styles.", I just want to SCREAM!!!

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I have not posted for a while for a good reason....I'm swamped. I think this will be my last post for a while. I plan to relaunch the blog in the summer. Please come check back in the very near future for tutorials, product how-tos, natural beauties of the week and more.Thanks for reading!-Ayanna-

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For those naturals who like to press their hair every once in a while (including myself)....brace yourself....heat damage is REAL!! DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.Of course I've always known this, but I have never actually seen the damage in the flesh, that is until last week. SHORT STORY: My sister in law to be wears her hair natural but she's still in transition and currently wears a partial

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I know I have been MIA for a minute...But I'm back and with a new cut. I got bored with my hair over the past few months and plus I still had some color in my hair that I NEEDED to get rid of DESPERATELY. I still have some color left, but most of it has been CHOPPED OFF!!!The verdict: Well, at first, I wanted to cry! My hair was literally to the middle of my back (well, when you stretch it out

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Okay, I have only 7 more months until my wedding. Planning is getting tight! I barely have anything accomplished other than my dress and honeymoon plans. Helloooo, I haven't even paid for the actual wedding yet, but got the honeymoon down? Anyway, one thing that is still bugging me is MY HAIR!!! What am I gon' do? I have had so many ideas. I want to cut it all off and go Eva Pigford short

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For those who haven't a clue about Sisterlocks, let me give you a little description (from culturedlocs.com)"Sisterlocks are tiny uniform locs that are the result of a precision parting grid, and the use of a specialized tool that places the hair into its locing formation. The Sisterlocks method does not require the use of waxes or jells. The small size and parting grid form a loc that is

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Have you ever felt uncomfortable rocking the natural look at work? Are you rocking blowouts during the week while rocking twists on the weekends for fear of not blending in at the workplace? I've been there. I hated the redundancy of my colleagues' questions like, "How did you get your hair like that?" or the comment, "You always have such crazy hair." I didn't know whether to take it as a

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Ethiopian model Gelila Bekele and rumored girlfriend of Tyler Pyler (giving the "YBF's *side eye* on that rumor) is absolutely gorgeous! I love beautiful, thick, curly manes! She's fierce and of course we love her because she rocks her natural without shame. Hair by Nedjetti SalonBloomfield, NJGive it up for Miss Bekele ladies and gents!

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Some of you have tried my products and have given good feedback (as well as some constructive criticism) and I THANK YOU! But I'd love more feedback from more of you. Today's feature product is the NEW and IMPROVED Ultimate Detangler (keep reading there are FREE goodies ahead)! Tired of fighting with tangles and knots? Well, this is the solution to tangle-free hair! The nourishing and detangling

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It was spring and summer's hottest hair accessory, but we don't have to let the love stop there. Headbands and hairties are stylish accessories that can do everything from keeping your head warm to hiding hair "imperfections"! When you have a limited amount of time in your schedule, headbands can be a lifesaver (they are indeed mine). Some of my BEST hair days have been accomplished from trusty

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Calling all transitioners! There's comes a point in time where your natural hair and your permed ends will battle. Your hair will start to tangle and knot, and sadly your hair also is at risk for major breakage, marking a pinnacle moment in your transitioning period. What should you do? CUT IT OFF! Yeah, I said it. When two completely different hair textures (i.e. straight vs curly) are battling

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Check out the article on Donna Marie Products in the "spotlight" section on Naturallycurly.com this month!

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We curlies tend to focus so much on DEFINING OUR CURLS but have you ever considered going cold turkey? What I mean is have you ever considered rocking your natural glory without using any curl defining products on your hair? I found this photo onhttp://www.theglamorouslife.com/ and was inspired. Why do we tend to still try to "tame" our hair? I'm guilty as charged because for so long I was

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Honey is more than just a fabulous, natural sweetener. Honey has been the secret key ingredient in beauty and hair since ancient times (e.g. African queen Cleopatra's famous "milk and honey" bath recipe). Today, the uses for honey are very popular in many natural hair care products for various exciting reasons. Honey can benefit naturally curly, kinky and wavy hair because it contains so many

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Okay, I know I'm extra late with this, but the old Lauryn Hill images are timeless and flawless. Chick was beyond fabulous and she rocked the cutest hairstyles. Her locks were amazing even if they were speculated to be lock extensions. Nothing wrong with extensions especially when they are used to embrace the natural look. Lboogie is the business and one of my favorite hair idols of all time.

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I am a "soon to be Mrs." natural kinky curly bride and let me tell you, I have struggled with ideas for how I am going to wear my hair. I'm getting married on an island in the summer so you know the humidity is going to be insane. Humidity= frizz for me so I have been researching hairstyles like a madwoman. I stumbled across Khamitkinks.com and the styles they displayed in their bridal section

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Ya'll remember YaYa right? She was an ANTM (America's Next Top Model) contestant that did not win. Although she didn't win, she has been in more movies, commercials than the other contestants and she even starred in a Daytime Soap (All My Children). She's fabulous because she still RoCkS her natural and hasn't let the industry change her image and she is gorgeous. Gotta love her! Go Yaya!

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Caring for your little girl's naturally curly, kinky, and wavy hair can be an easy task once you get the hang of it. Here are some tips to help you:1- Leave the chemicals alone. Parents sometimes want to take the easy road to hair care for their child by perming or relaxing the hair in hopes of making the hair more manageable and easy to style. Just say no! Chemicals alter the texture of the hair

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Most of you that have visited this site are either natural, thinking about going natural or simply looking for alternative 'dos. Sometimes, we need a little added courage juice to make us take the natural plunge. So, I'm going to start featuring celebrity naturals to give you undecided chicas that extra juice you need to RoCk YoUr NaTuRaL!!!Jill Scott is my staple natural celebrity idol right now

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Thanks to a previous reader's request, I am going to show you how to achieve the curly look using Flexi rods in detail!!!!! Yey!The model below has 3c/4a kinky curly hair. Flexirods work on any hair type. Just make sure you use product on the hair as it helps give the curls shape, shine and hold. You can make small parts or bigger parts in the hair (the smaller the part the more curls you will

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Tip 5: Style your hair with ease.Use a wide-tooth comb and a boar bristle brush to avoid hair breakage. Boar bristle brushes are great at evenly distributing the natural oils from the scalp to the hair strands and wide-tooth combs removes tangles with ease. Placing less stress on the hair minimizes hair damage and optimizes hair growth. Also, trimming your ends every six to eight weeks minimizes

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I love locs! If I just had a little more patience and less "hair commitment" issues, I would have locs just like these! Maybe one day...but I digress...Locks are a wonderful way to ROCK the NATURAL because there is so much you can do with your locs. You can CURL THEM, BUN it up, CUT THEM in layers, add some COLOR, and so much more. As a loctician, I am dying to share some great tips as well as

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Good Morning all! You tube is so resourceful! I found this incredible video of a woman doing a "bantu-knot-out" to achieve a bouncy, curly look. It consists of first doing Bantu Knots and then unraveling them when dry. I'm sure many of you are like "Huh", so without further ado, I present to you (courtesy of Youtube)....the BANTU-KNOT OUT!Video 1-shows you how to do the Bantu Knots.Video 2- shows

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Tip 4: Avoid constant heat. Heating tools such as blow dryers and flat irons place major stress on the hair and increase the chance of hair breakage. For naturally curly hair, air drying is always best. However, if you must use a blow dryer, use a diffuser attachment that minimizes heat and maintains curl definition. If you intend to straighten your hair with a flat iron, use a ceramic flat iron

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Everybody is rocking their natural and its a beautiful thing! However, so many of us are afraid to make the transition because we just don't know how. Here are some tips that helped me make the switch from the "creamy crack" perms to natural headed bliss:1. NO MORE PERMS! The obvious first step to making the transition is to resist the box. Ya'll know what box I'm talking about (i.e. "Just For Me

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Tip 3: Eat right. Our mothers always told us “Eat your vegetables” for a very good reason. Eating more vegetables and fruit, drinking water, increasing protein, taking vitamins, and exercise will improve your health internally and provide nourishment to the hair root, maximizing hair growth. Stay away from foods that are pumped with hormones and synthetic fillers. Stick to organic meats or go

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Can't decide how to wear your hair tonight? Well, make it a Curls Night Out and rock your naturally curly 'do. There are so many ways to Rock it. Here are some quick and easy styles for natural girls on-the-go:The Coil Cascade I styled this model (featured in Essence Magazine, July issue)by defining her curls with a little dab of my CoCo Curly Butter and pinned up her curls in a cascading mohawk

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Tip 2: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! Curly, Kinky, Coily, and Wavy hair needs plenty of moisture to stay strong and grow long. Despite its strong looks, curly hair can easily break especially when dry. Use products that contain natural moisturizers such as organic aloe vera gel, organic coconut oil or Shea butter. Also avoid shampoos that contain harsh cleansing agents, such as sulfates

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I styled this model Janelle for a Mahogany Magazine shoot. She's rocking her natural with a braided/pin-curl combo. The model's hair was cornrowed on one side going upwards and the rest of the hair was curled with a ceramic curling iron, then pin-curled for extra hold. The pin curls were released after about 3o minutes then gently pulled apart to create this, hot natural look!To maintain this

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Best seller, Coco Curly Butter is my all in one, 98% natural, curl styling and enhancing cream. It literally molds and shapes your curls while removing knots and tangles. Your hair does not become stiff or hard as this product is packed full of moisturizing agents such as sweet almond oil, honey and aloe vera gel. It's great for the summer heat as it has enough moisture to beat the humidity,

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Hello Naturals! It's Wednesday and that means it's time for my hair growth tip of the day!Here is a part of the piece I wrote for the Motowngirl.com July newsletter on how to maintain healthy hair growth. Check it out! A growing number of women are tossing their relaxers and embracing their beautiful natural hair. As we "go natural" our consciousness about the health of our hair increases. The

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Hello again natural beauties! I think we need a moment of clarity on hair types before I go any further. First and foremost, I personally can't stand the word "nappy" to describe "natural hair". It just has a negative ring to it (if some of you love it...by all means keep the party going). I've never heard anyone call someone nappy and meant it in a positive way. Instead, I'd like to call the

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ROCK YOUR NATURAL IS ABOUT LOVING YOUR NATURAL HAIR! Your beautiful fro', kinky twists, kinky curls and waves, and so much more is more than today's trend, its a part of you! Here, we embrace our natural hair and give a big "No Maa'm" to all those who have nothing but negative things to say about our hair. We're doing away with Imus' "nappy headed h*es" and Glamour magazines's "natural hair is

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