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I’ve been featured on Irocklocs.com

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Check out my feature on http://www.irocklocs.com/

Kim, author and of http://www.irocklocs.com/ is a middle school teacher who is blogging about her journey from rockin’ relaxers to rockin’ locs! Lets show Kim some love by following her blog http://www.irocklocs.com/ and follow her on Twitter @irocklocs

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The World’s Longest Locs

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From Black Voice-They measure 19 feet, 6 inches long. When dry, they weigh four pounds. When wet, at least 10 pounds. Asha Mandela has the longest dreadlocks in the world, making her an official Guinness World Record holder.
For Asha, it’s more than just a hairstyle. It is a way of life and an expression of self.
“When I started growing my locks, I suddenly became very overprotective of them, as I felt they beheld all my energy, wisdom, knowledge and understanding and my over all strength. So I twisted, groomed and maintained them for myself… to the present,” she explained in a recent e-mail interview.
Caring for hair of that length requires a lot of time, and a LOT of products. Check out how many bottles of shampoo she uses to wash her hair! Click here to read more
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Modern-Day Slavery at Hair Braiding Salons Driven By Greed

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Article from Black Voices — A New Jersey man from the West African nation of Togo is behind bars after forcing at least 20 women to work without pay in hair braiding salons. According to the Associated Press, 47-year-old Lassissi Afolabi, a citizen of the Togolese Republic, was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison after he admitted to smuggling Togolese women and girls into the U.S. from 2002 through 2007 and making the young women, in effect, modern day slaves at hair salons throughout Newark and East Orange, NJ.
The Star Ledger reported that the women suffered beatings, psychological torture and sexual abuse. A federal judge in Newark described Afolabi’s crimes as “horrific” and ordered him to also repay his victims $3.9 million in restitution. But Afolabi didn’t act alone; he had help. His ex wife, Akouavi Kpade Afolabi, and her son were also convicted in the scheme. The former wife will be sentenced in September for her wrongdoing; her son has been given 55 months prison time. The trio snuck the women into the U.S. using fake visas, authorities said.
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NEW Hair Milk Collection From Carols Daughter

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NEW Hair Milk Collection

Hair Milk- Curl Defining Trio

*Hair Milk Curl Perfecting Shampoo, Conditioner & Lite Curl Booster*

Cleanse, moisturize and boost your curls with our lightweight curl perfecting trio.
Infused with a natural nutrient blend of Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamins A & E, Apricot Kernel Oil plus essential oils for bouncy, soft, manageable curls with frizz-free shine.
Set Includes:
Hair Milk Shampoo, 10 oz.
Hair Milk Conditioner, 10 oz.
Hair Milk Lite The Curl Booster, 10 oz.
$50.00

*Hair Milk Curl Perfecting Shampoo & Conditioner*

Inspired by Hair Milk, the Original Curl Definer, this set cleanses to prep hair and moisturizes curls to help eliminate frizz and flyaways.

Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange, Panthenol and Jojoba Oil help give your curls what they need for that healthy, bouncy look.
Set Includes:
Hair Milk Shampoo, 10 oz.
Hair Milk Conditioner, 10 oz.
$35.00


Hair Milk Lite- The Curl Booster
*Ideal for Softer Curls*

A curl’s best friend. A curl boosting, weightless lotion that tames frizz while defining your curls. Adapted from our famous original formula, Hair Milk Lite is made with essential oil of Lemon and Vitamin C for an extra light, moisturizing hold.

Hair Milk Lite The Curl Booster Benefits
Apricot Kernel Oil – Increases moisture
Cocoa & Shea Butters – Condition the scalp and hair
Vitamin C – Protects from environmental damage
Lemon Essential Oil – Gives this formula it’s energizing and uplifting fragrance
Paraben-Free, No Petroleum, Mineral Oil or Artificial Color
$20.00

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any trademark, proprietary product, or company name is intended for explicit description only and does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Au’Naturale, Miss Sixx, or anyone else. Statements expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Miss Sixx nor Au’Naturale.


** Compare to Mz. Sixx Coconut Almond Hair Milk**

As Seen on Etsy

Almond Coconut Hair Milk is a thick creamy styling cream that styles hair with ease and provides gentle hold for everyday styling. Provides shine to dry, dull hair.•With Almond Butter, and, Lemon Essential Oil •Provides hold and controls frizz • Contains no petroleum products, parabens, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, or wax

$8.00

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Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any trademark, proprietary product, or company name is intended for explicit description only and does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Au’Naturale, Miss Sixx, or anyone else. Statements expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Miss Sixx nor Au’Naturale.

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I’ve Been Nominated for an Afro Glitz Web Award!!!!

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I’ve been nominated for an Afro Glitz Web Award *insert applause*. Please vote for my blog missnaturale.blogspot.com/ under the “Best Hair Blog” category by going here ( you must put the url address (missnaturale.blogspot.com/) when voting). Voting ends August 25, 2010. Below is a list of all the nominees and categories-I can truly say its an honor to have been nominated among some of the industries experts. Thank you to whomever nominated me and Good Luck to all the nominees!

Nominees

List of websites and authors(books) that are currently in the running:
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Best Author (Best Book)
Curly Like Me: How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long, and Strong by Teri LaFlesh

Going-Natural: How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair by Mireille Liong-a-kong

Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America by Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps

No Lye: The African American Woman’s Guide To Natural Hair Care by Tulani Kinard

Thank God I’m Natural–The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair

The Knotty Truth: Managing Tightly Coiled Hair at Home: DIY Survival Guide
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Best All Around Beauty Blog
www.afrobella.com/
addictedtoallthingspretty.com
clumpsofmascara.com
moptopmaven.blogspot.com
www.mwatum.com/
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Best Photo Blog
afroholic.tumblr.com/
blackloveposter.tumblr.com/
lecoil.tumblr.com
locluv.tumblr.com/
naturallyhott.tumblr.com/
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Best Blog for Locs

http://www.afroniquelyyou.com/
http://www.curlynikki.com/
bglhonline.com
http://www.happygirlhair.com/
http://www.nappymuse.com/
http://www.textureplayground.com/
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List of categories/websites that need to be narrowed down:
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Best Forum
blackhairmedia.com
cnappymenow.com/
http://www.curlynikkiforums.com/
http://www.happycurls.com/
http://www.nappturality.com/
http://www.naturallycurly.com/
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/
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Best Hair Blog
afroncurls.blogspot.com/
www.agrlcanmac.com/
www.afrobella.com/
backtocurly.com/
bglhonline.com
beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/
www.cherrylola.com/
http://www.coarsehairdiary.com/
http://www.collegecurlies.blogspot.com/
hairspiration.blogspot.com/
hopefullyhappyandnappy.blogspot.com/
http://www.knapsgirl.com/
http://www.naturalchica.com/
newlynatural.com/blog/
glamazini.typepad.com/
http://www.highlytextured.com/
mahoganyknotsblog.com
missnaturale.blogspot.com/
moptopmaven.blogspot.com/
mynaturalme.blogspot.com/
mynaturalhair.wordpress.com/
www.naturalbeautifulhair.com/index.html
naturalhairrules.blogspot.com/
http://www.nappystl.com/
www.naturalbeautifulhair.com/index.html
naturallyrandom.onsugar.com/
questfortheperfectcurl.wordpress.com/
http://www.textureplayground.com/
thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/
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Best V-log for Loose Hair
www.youtube.com/AyannaNaeela
www.youtube.com/BlackOnyx77
www.youtube.com/user/BronzeGoddess01
www.youtube.com/curlychronicles
www.youtube.com/glamazini
www.youtube.com/HoneyChild36
www.youtube.com/NubianLockedPrincess
www.youtube.com/kimmaytube
www.youtube.com/misskrisnew
www.youtube.com/richeau
www.youtube.com/RusticBeauty
www.youtube.com/shawnta715
youtube.com/sumkindawndrful
www.youtube.com/xGOLDn
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Best Haircare Products Line
http://www.anitagrant.com/
http://www.carolsdaughter.com/
darcysbotanicals.com/
http://www.janecartersolution.com/
http://www.kinky-curly.com/
http://www.missjessies.com/
http://www.mixedchicks.net/
www.qhemetbiologics.com/
http://www.oyinhandmade.com/
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Most Influential
www.afrobella.com/
bglhonline.com
http://www.curlynikki.com/
http://www.kinnks.com/
lecoil.tumblr.com
motowngirl.com
http://www.nappturality.com/
http://www.thecoilreview.com/
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Are years of wigs & weaves taking their toll on Naomi’s hair line?

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It looks like years of wear and tear on Naomi Campbell’s hair has finally caught up with her.

During a glamorous photo shoot in New York City on Monday a hairdresser brushed back a portion of Naomi’s weave to reveal a frighteningly large bald spot on the side of the super model’s head. Unfortunately, bald spots and a receding hairline are not uncommon in the modeling world: After years of weaves, blow drying, dying, and styling, some models can lose their hair.

(L) Naomi in 1997 (R) Naomi in May 2010

If there’s anyone who can rock a bold bald head, it’s Naomi. She’s certainly got the attitude. Should Naomi just ditch the wigs and give her hair some time to recoup?

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American Apparel Has Policies About Black Hair

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The litany of complaints about American Apparel’s advertising and hiring policies are so long, someone could write a book about them.

The company is known for chic, trendy, affordable locally made clothes yes…but they’re also known for being sexist, judgmental, and discriminatory based on the aesthetic attractions of its owner, Dov Charney (who, by his own standards of appearance, probably wouldn’t be welcome to work in his own store).

If you want to work at American Apparel you’ve got to meet the criteria. You’ve got to have the right look. You’ve got to have a strong fashion sense. And if you’re black, you need to have the right style of hair. Several ex-employees recently wrote into Gawker about their experiences, and one former manager said she was told this about what types of black women to hire during the American Apparel’s open casting calls:

“none of the trashy kind that come in, we don’t want that. we’re not trying to sell our clothes to them. try to find some of these classy black girls, with nice hair, you know?”

i will remember that forever, especially the “nice hair” part. he was instructing another manager and i on who to look for during an upcoming open call, and i sat there dumbfounded, listening to him speak while the other manager made “uh huh, got it” sounds on her end of the phone. the other manager on the call with me later became a district manager, and at one point instructed me to tell two of my employees (both of whom happened to be black females) to stop straightening their hair. i refused to do this, but wondered if the mentality behind her request was related to what dov had said.”

Wait, what?

A company discriminating in favor of black natural hair? Is “nice hair” the new “good hair”?? What does that even MEAN?

I’m not sure what to make of this news from American Apparel, so I’m just gonna keep doing what I do – which means not shopping at American Apparel. Which I couldn’t do anyway, because they don’t do plus size clothes, either. Ugh!

For lots more, check Gawker – they’ve been on this story ever since the company was founded, it seems!

What are your thoughts on this latest American Apparel scandal?

Article Courtesy of Patrice Grell Yursik

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LOCS OR DREADS… WHICH IS CORRECT?

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How many times have you heard, “I like your dreads”, and cringed by the implication of what ‘dreads’ means to you. I do not mind, but many cultivated loc wearers do. The terms locs and dreads are often used interchangeably, as they both refer to ropes of matted hair. There is however, a distinct difference between the two. The following descriptions are intended to help you distinguish between the terms.

Organic Locs

Organic locs are more widely referred to as dreads or dreadlocks and are formed as the name implies – organically. The hair is washed regularly, but not combed, allowing the hair to mat with no interference. This typically results in thick locs of different shapes and sizes – these are the locs most often associated with interchangeably. Example: Bob Marley

Freeform Locs

Freeform locs are similar to organic locs in that they aren’t “tightened” or “maintained.” However, freeform locs are cultivated to a degree, as the hair is separated (not parted, just pulled apart in “chunks”) into fairly uniform sections after washing. There is no parting, palm rolling, twisting, or latching. Example: Lil Wayne

Cultivated Locs

Cultivated locs are more widely referred to as locs and are formed using various methods. What sets them apart from organic locs and freeform locs is that they are parted into sections of about equal size and regularly maintained, using one of several methods to tighten the new growth. Cultivated locs are usually relatively neat and uniform in appearance. Example: Miss Sixx

Types of cultivated locs include:

Traditional locs
BradeLocz
Nappy Locs
Sisterlocks(tm)

Source: http://www.loclovers.com/Types-of-Locs/1

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I wanna wash this grey outta my hair.. HELP!!!!

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My beautiful head has been invaded by GREY HAIRS!!!!! they are popping up all over- even on my edges.. Everyday I find a new one!!! I plucked a few and it seems like 2 more grew in the same spot. The grey hair is so wirey and just… just.. I don’t know.. but they are wanting to be seen.. My locs will be freshly twisted and they stick up as to say ” heyyyyyyy.. hello how are you?” LMAO!!!!!! Due to my dilemma I started researching natural methods to coloring my hair.. ( I have got to wash the grey out of my hair..) During my research, I’ve come across a few methods that I’ve heard of, and some that has me wondering if it will really work.. ummmmmmm… Let’s see….

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has always been considered to be a preferred alternative to expensive hair colors. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon. This would give you approximately 2 tablespoons of juice. Add around 6 tablespoons of water to the lemon juice. Gently apply this to your hair. You need to adjust the quantity of the juice as per the length of the hair. Repeat the procedure for several weeks. With time, your hair will have natural highlights. Lemon juice also helps to get rid of dandruff.

Henna

Henna is also a wonderful option to color your hair naturally. Henna adds a shade of red to any kind of hair.Henna has many other properties that benefit hair. It adds a deep rich color naturally. Henna powder is available in any store that caters to hair care products. Mix the powder with adequate quantity of water (as mentioned on the box) and blend together to achieve a thick paste. Leave it on the hair and wash off after 2-3 hours. Pure henna color should always be preferred over henna that has dye components.

Black Tea
For a darker shade, you can opt for strong black tea. Prepare strong black tea and use this mixture over the hair once its washed and shampooed. Rinse it continuously with the same solution at least 10 times. Collect the water in a large vessel, which can be kept on the floor. After 10 rinses, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with water. This method will require patience but will help to give you naturally colored hair.

I am sure you will find this advice on hair coloring ideas to be useful although the results may take time ( I want a method a little more instant ). Natural ways can be more effective as compared to chemicals in the long run. So, have you found the right hair coloring method for your hair?