Keri Hilson x braids of LIFE!!

How muvva friggin beautiful is Keri Hilson. I've noticed it before but the box braids really do her justice since it pulls all the hair away from her face and lets her beauty shine through. Eurgh I want braids now!!

Solange x ES Mag

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Chick with the braids: Sam Chang-Gardner

My natural hair obsession is musician, actress and now part-time model Sam Chang- Gardner (stage name Sam Rose), if you remember this post where I blogged about her in November; it was actually the most popular post I've had since I started this blog. I'm glad people can see how amazing she is musically and in beauty. She takes her own experiences and puts them into lyrics and melodies "to speak to women so that they may empower themselves and know their worth". 

Check out this video of her discussing her style, music decisions, musical inspirations and more:

Her Voice:

source: ruthmariaphotography.blogspot.com

SH*T natural girls say | SH*T relaxed girls say

This is hilarious! "You are soo brave"

"I only use organic products" ....lol yes being natural has made me a hippy!

Curly love

Just discovered this youtube blog, her hair cut is amazing + I love her fashion+hair tutorials, check her out HERE

Sam Chang - Gardner

My natural hair obsession + her voice is kinda dope + those eyes. She is inspired by a wide range of artists from Paulo Nutini to Mariah Carey which has "resulted in refreshingly unique, relatable and true music".

source: natcaine.tumblr.com, hermannaudrey.com

6 things we want to say to relaxed women.

I love this post at BGLH

We don’t just associate with other naturals

Cutting people out of our lives because of how they wear their hair is ridiculous. We have mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, co-workers, and friends who are relaxed, and it doesn’t make us respect them any less. Natural women do tend to find and connect with each other, but making new connections doesn’t mean we abandon old ones.

It’s rude to criticize our hair 

Something about natural hair draws the crazy out of people. They want to touch it without asking and opine about how bad (and in some cases, good) it looks. But it’s uncalled for. As with anything related to the appearance of someone you don’t personally know, it’s rude to give unsolicited criticism.

We don’t believe that only natural women can be progressive and forward-thinking

To discount trailblazing women like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Coretta Scott-King or Serena Williams because they choose to wear their hair straightened is absolutely ridiculous. It does take strength to be a natural girl in a straight-hair world, but there are countless ways to exhibit strength and character.

We don’t believe that all straight hair is unattractive

A beautiful head of hair is a beautiful head of hair, whether it’s kinky, curly, coily or straight. But while we can appreciate a mean round brush blowout, we also refuse to drink the Koolaid and believe that hair is beautiful *just because* it’s straight. We’ve seen too many dry, broken-off relaxers to believe that.

We talk about hair a lot because there’s a lot we need to learn

It’s not vanity or frivolity that has us talking about hair so frequently, it’s necessity. We live in a culture where natural hair resources, stylists and salons are far outnumbered by relaxed, weave and wig resources. Many of us are encountering our kinky, curly, wavy and coily textures for the very first time and need guidance on how to manage. As naturals get older and more familiar with their hair this becomes less important, but in the early days the need is great.

Hair shouldn’t be another topic that divides black women

Hair is an emotional topic. Many naturals are frustrated that we live in a world where black women are incentivized to believe that straightening is their only and best option. And while this is a serious issue, it’s not worth feuding over. With so many other divisions between black women — based on skin color, hair texture and class — do we really want to add another one?

Sabina Karlsson

Beauty comes in all shades and colours.  Pause. Sabina Karlsson..be you angel?
I think I am in love *no homo*...her freckles, her hair, it's colour plus she has a diastema which by the way is something I wish I had got from my mum; I think with the right face, it is beautiful.

She is half Gambian and half Swedish + she's a healthy model.

Her blog: http://sabinakarlsson.webblogg.se/

source: thefashionspot.com

Natural hair care | The 7 wonders of the world

1. Eggs

I know what your thinking..'they should be in my tummy, not my hair' but ever since my late aunt (RIP) told me that her go to product was an egg I haven't looked back (and her hair was incredible). I tried it a few times and I must say it works. For those of you that want an inexpensive deep conditioning product try mixing 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (yes food mayo) and a tablespoon of EVOO, then steam or wrap your hair with a damp + warm towel. The egg white is very high in protein and vitamin E (strengthens hair) whilst the yolk is rich in protein and fatty. It leaves the hair looking glossy and it's good for those with frizzy, damaged hair and those with dandruff.

2. Argan oil (Moroccan oil)

My holiday in Morocco was amazing and whilst there I wanted buy as much pure argan oil as I could. I bought about 3 bottles of this golden hair miracle for about £10 bargain right?! (I wish I bought more). When I first tried it, I really didn't like the smell initially..it's has a strong nutty smell but with the oil, a little goes a long way; I am only half way through the first bottle (I use it 3 times a week). My hair loves it, it sits well and gives a great shine and softens my curls much better than almond oil and the same as CO. I would definitely recommend buying the oil, but it can be on the expensive side if you buy a branded one, just because of how it's made, so I would probably buy it directly from Morocco.

3. Shea butter

This is my baby, my angel and my life..lol too far? But seriously it has saved my hair's life and as long as I am consistent with applying it, I am in hair heaven. It's fantantic for TWA and above mainly because it's a natural gel especially when applied from it's solid state. I only use the pure shea butter that my mum bought me from back home in Nigeria (about 4kg) and then cut it and put it in a container so it's easier to use. I also love melting it and mixing it with other oils like EVOO, CO and peppermint oil. Shea butter is inexpensive when bought pure which I do prefer because it is fantastic on its own. If you want want to define your curls, after a wash take about a 50p coin size of shea butter and using your finger work it into sections of hair...voila.

To be continued...

Natural hair | Yagazie

You guys have to check out (in a non creepy way) Yagazie, a fellow Nigerian that just happens to have natural hair. She is hilarious and laid back which is what I like about her and her attitude towards her hair which is 'keep it simple'.

Protective styling is the way forward, especially as it's getting colder and drier as winter approaches.


Her youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/yemezi

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