Yeah. I know. I’ve been absentee for a while. But, I’ll be back soon with hair and fitness updates. However, the reason I’m popping on here really quickly is because I just had to share this powerful ad by Dove. We’ve heard it said time and time again that we as women are often our worst critics. This Dove experiment put that statement to the test.
Powerful, huh?
Click here to see more of the sketches.
#truestory #realtalk
LOL!!! I couldn’t resist!!! If you don’t get the joke … a couple of weeks ago, this meme was floating around everywhere in the naturalhairverse and became very popular:
Dang it!! I should have posed like Celie! LOL!
Anywho, since I’ve been re-twisting my hair the last few nights, this came to mind and I had to recreate it with my bedtime/daytime look!! The things we do for beauty 
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Nighty night.
Move over Osterizer, there’s a new kid in town!!
Okay, so I’m home today … was feeling horrible this morning due to a severe allergy attack that began late last week, so I took the day from work. Finally got some much-needed Sudafed earlier this morning (you know, the behind the counter, pseudoephedrine containing, we need your name, ID and a blood sample before we’ll let you buy this kind) and have begun to feel like myself again.
So, a little while ago, I bust open the birthday gift that arrived on my doorstep yesterday. And so, I just wanted to pop on really quickly to share it and send my future in-laws a huge:
If you read the comments around here, you may see “Dad” commenting now and again. That’s Wei’s dad 
!! He and Wei’s mom check in on Wei and me here regularly . I was going to text a pic and thank them, but my sister suggested a post!! And, I thought, “That’s even better!!” Love you both and I am so grateful and blessed to be able to call you family!!
So, yeah, that’s it. Oh, and here are pics of the un-boxing and me putting it through its paces for the first time!! Love it!
Okay, so this past weekend, I see the above picture on Instagram … and commenced to drooling. So big, long and lush!!!! So, imagine my jaw drop when I learned this was a weave! You read right!! A weave!! So yeah, I’m just doing this quick post to share these amazing natural weaves by HeatFreeHair.com. The “curly” hair is out of stock right now, but I signed up for the mailing list … ‘cuz, I’m gonna need to investigate!! Because, I’d love to try a texture that was different from my own, just like the one above!! I LOVE it!!
Anywho, here’s a little promo video I found online.
via heatfreehair
And here are some before and afters!!
Pretty wicked awesome, wouldn’t you say?
3/23/2013: UPDATE
I haven’t even watched this video yet! But, it’s Alex of The Good Hair Blog talking about her heat-free hair installation and I knew I had to share!
And to check out her post about the Heat-Free Hair Movement, click here.
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So, whaddaya think? Would you wear a natural-textured weave? Would you wear a texture like yours or would you like to try something a little different?!
Hey guys!!! Remember I told you about the Pearls & Curls Virtual eVent a little while ago?!? Well, it’s this weekend and the complete schedule is up now!! Check out the line-up and I highlighted my chat session for your convenience (guess that poll was so close, I have to talk about both!! LOL!!)!! Hope some of you will be “dialing” in for the fun!!!
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via Pearls & Curls
Alright, Ladies!
The Pearls & Curls eVent Schedule is OFFICIALLY released!
We are making HISTORY!!! This is the FIRST Online Natural Hair Expo!
Be sure you are registered EARLY!
Thanks so much for your support and participation in the Pearls & Curls eVent!!!
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Friday, March 8, 2013 (8-10pm EST)
Virtual Soiree…My fancy way of saying “IT’S A PARTY!!!”
Join us for Open Chat and of course GIVEAWAYS!!!
All are invited! I hope you are able to make it!
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Saturday, March 9, 2013 (EST)
9 am
Nina “BeautifulBrwnBabyDol” (TBD)
10am – Open & Giveaways
11 am
Lockology (Loc care and Maintenance)
All Things O’Natural (Natural Hair Dryness and Moisturization)
12noon – Open & Giveaways
1 pm
Naturally Glam (Steps for a Successful Natural Hair Journey)
EatRelateLove (Munching the Moments: How to Emotionally Eat the Right Way)
2 pm
Baroness Countess (The L.O.C. Method)
Napturalite Radio (Becoming a Naturalpreneur)
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Sunday, March 10, 2013 (EST)
10am – Open & Giveaways
11 am
Hairscapades (How to Retain Length/Styling Multi-Textured Hair: When the WnG Doesn’t Work for You)
12noon – Open & Giveaways
1 pm
SportyAfros (Workout Hair Care Solutions)
LexiWithTheCurls (Loving Your Hair For What It Is)
2 pm
Afro Divas (Tips For Transitioning to Natural Hair)
JamPoet (TBD)
As you can see we have a FULL lineup with some of the greatest ONLINE Natural Hair Personalities! I am looking forward to each of their sessions and the information you will share with YOU!
Dance with the King!
My sister tagged me on this pic on IG …
That’s a Bible in the front y’all!! You know sometimes we have to call his name when we’re trying to detangle this mess! “JESUS!!”
And before you start talking about the broccoli, pudding, chocolate sauce …
#realtalk #truestory #truth #Imjustsayin
LOL!!
In honor of Presidents’ Day, have to share just about the funniest Presidents’ Day commercial that I’ve ever seen! Abe and George have never been so cool!!
“BLUETOOTH!”
Oh, and here’s another President for you. Kid President!! I’m really digging his message and agenda !!
“Not cool Robert Frost.”
“I’m Shelli of Hairscapades and I approve this message.”
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Hope you all had a great day!!
Just coming on quickly to share a this virtual event for the naturally curly hair community called the Pearl & Curls eVENT!! I’ll be participating by hosting an hour-long LIVE chat session for attendees!!
Pearls & Curls vision is to bring together the worldwide community of naturally curly hair lovers in one place, at one time, for a memorable experience by learning, discussing, and celebrating naturally curly hair. check out all the other great natural hair personalties who will be present!!
And, I just learned that pre-registration has been extended to 11:59 pm tonight, February 17th!!! After today, the price goes up to $10.
So, pre-register here for the low, low price of $5 and receive a complimentary Virtual Gift Bag too!
For more details and updates about the event, check out PearlsCurls.com and follow Pearls & Curls on Facebook and on Twitter.
IT’S POLL TIME!!!
True story. LOL. Thanks to my sis Shana for sharing these with me and now I will return the favor!! Enjoy!!
Sometimes it really be like that … right? Well, except for the end when he was happy with the cut. But yeah, sometimes it be like that too ! LOL!!
2/2/13: Okay ladies! This is it!! I got a personal text from Nik asking me to get the word out! Please buy your copy (or two or three or four … I got 3) of Curly Nikki’s Better Than Good Hair BY 5 PM TODAY!!! In the publishing world, you have one week to make it in the top 20 and BTGH is so close!! So, if you can buy another copy AND/OR get family and friends to do so, TODAY IS THE DAY!!
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It’s here!!! It’s here!! Okay, my copy isn’t here. But Hairscapades follower Myeisha got her copy of Curly Nikki’s Better Than Good Hair yesterday and shared pictures of my Exercise and Natural Hair article on the Hairscapades Facebook page!!
Woot! Woot!
OH!!! And get this!!!! Though they don’t mention any of the contributors by name, Huffington Post had this to say:
“We especially love the sections on how to maintain gorgeous hair while exercising (since that’s proving to present some major health risks) …”
That’s me!!! That’s me!!! LOL!!
Anywho, hopefully I’ll get my copy today! If you haven’t ordered yours, now is a great time to get it!! Because, you can get a $10 Shea Moisture coupon when you do the following:
How easy is that? And shoot, if you get the coupon, it’s like getting the book for free!! Buuuuut, you have to order and register fast as this offer is only good while supplies last!! (Full details of offer here.)
(Hmmm, I think I may need to pick up a couple more copies for the family myself! Given my PJ ways, you know that I want some Shea Moisture coupons .)
