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Natural High Tip

This might be a hard one. . but I working on it too.

Try not to put anything in your hair that you can not eat.

That's right. . I know it seems hard, but makes you more aware of what you put in your hair and two, you are able to learn more about the harsh chemicals we sometimes use in our dresses. .

I'm not saying this is going to be easy picking out products. . but start with the all natural products. Things you can read on the label. I'm in the works of making hair products and will be giving and selling things. .

You can never go wrong with Shea butters. olive oils. . etc.


Don't worry as I discover them I will post them up. . :)

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Color Yo Feet and Fingers: My Mini Nail Bar. .

Ok. . I must say . . that every single time I use to try to paint my own nails and toes. . it didn't come out right. . I mean it looks lumpy. . and just crazy ...

Sometimes I would do, it trying to avoid going to the nail shop. . and because I like doing things myself. .

Oh yeah and when I did go to the nail shop. . my polish didn't last a week. .


I felt like I wasted my money. . until. . done!! done!! donnneeee. . !! I found OPI. . I mean I have used it for sometime now. . its not a new discovery for many by any means. . I just thought I would share my pure devotion to the polish.

It's really easy to put on and it lasts a good while.

OPI can be a little pricey though. most are about $7.50-$8.00. .

I start with a clear coat then polish then another clear coat. . it lasts me about 2 to 3 weeks. . if not more if i wanted. .

from left to right: charmed by a snake, Nantucket mist, a true ab-original, no color label, and strawberry margarita.

P.S. Don't just paint your toes and keep them up in the summer time because they are seen. . keep them up year round. .whether you do it yourself. . or get them done. . trust .. you wont regret it . . and its just nice. . ya. . know. . :)

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Nubian Heritage Peppermint Soap

I was at one of my favorite spots in the world, the beauty supply store. . :)


I saw this soap, Nubian Heritage Peppermint Soap with crushed almonds and baking soda.


I've seen Nubian Heritage before, but this time I thought I would give it a try.


I liked what I saw because I could read all the ingredients on the side of the box.


Ingredients:

• African Shea Butter


• Essential Oil Blend


• Aloe


• Soaps of Coconut and Palm


• Wheat Bran


• Iron Oxides


• Crushed Almonds


• Vitamin E


• Almond Oil


• Peppermint Oil


• Baking Soda

Scent or smell: light smell of peppermint and chocolate

Lather: light

Natural High Review:

I didn't know what to expect from this soap. As I have mentioned before, I liked the fact I could read everything on the box and the combination of peppermint and almonds, but in the end I didn't like it to much. The crushed almonds chips in the soap are left behind in the tube after you shower, which leaves a little mess. The peppermint and almond combination might be good in another form like oil or lotion.

First Buy $2.60

Second Buy: No

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Natural High Book Reading: Hair Story, Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America

OK. . I haven't really read much in awhile, well at least something that I was totally interested in.

I'm really trying to get back into my reading. It can refreshing reading a good book. :)

I research things about natural hair for my own genuine interest and this book always seems to pop up, Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America, by Ayana D. Bryd and Lori L. Tharps.

So I said, "let me crack this book open." :) I'm always eager to learn about new things.

I'm not going to make any promises on when I will be finished, :) with my crazy schedule, but I will definitely come back with my own personal book review.

Also, go pick it up if your interested we can have our own little book club like Oprah. :)

Solange Knowles New Look: "I'm No Soul Girl, quipped with no Afro, I'm Just My God Given Name. ."

Well by now. . I'm sure everyone has seen Solange Knowles new look.

Yeah she wore alot wigs and hair pieces, but I'm sure her hair wasn't looking how it looks now.

I love it of course :) I think its very bold and daring, especially being in the spotlight of what beauty is "suppose" to look like. . .

According to her twitter. . she said she wasn't trying to make a statement, but just trying to "release herself from the bondage black women put on themselves."

She also tweeted this. . ..

"I'm no soul girl, quipped with no Afro, I'm just my God given name." (this is a lyric in the song, God Given Name, on her CD, Sol Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams, which is a really nice CD by the way. . thanks Cass :)

I love this pic on the left. . very nice. . :)

Go Solange!!!

So what do ya think?

School Daze: Good or Bad Hair

I'm not sure who has seen this movie.

School Daze, 1988, directed and starring Spike Lee. The movie also stars, Laurence Fishburne, Tisha Campbell-Martin and Ossie Davis.

I would consider School Daze to be a movie that highlights the satire in African American college life.

Nonetheless, It is a movie in my DVD collection and I love it :)

There is an interesting clip in this movie that covers many of the "good and bad hair" myths and ideas. It makes it even more interesting because it is in musical format.

Take note of the color dynamics of the two groups of girls, the "Wannabes" and "Jiggaboos."

If you have already seen it. . then OK. . but if you haven't, check it out.

"We're talking about good and bad hair. . whether your dark or your fair" (song excerpt)

LUSH-Fresh Homemade Cosmetics

About three years ago, maybe more I was in the Airport in Orlando, Florida. I was getting ready to head back home from a family reunion.

Anyway, the Orlando Airport is huge. It's basically a mall and an airport put together:)

As I was waiting for my flight I walked around and checked out the different stores. Then it happened. .. Done! done! donnnneee!. . :) I walked into Lush: Fresh Homemade Cosmetics!!!

They make their own products, freshly made with little or no preservatives.

It was pure heaven for me. I love lotions, body butters or anything dealing with cosmetics and to top it all off they made these products were handmade and natural!! I couldn't ask for anything more. . .

I went inside and got a chance to try some samples of hand and massages lotions. Great :)

They have everything from products for your hair, body, face and fragrance.

Unfortunately, there is no location close to me.

Uhhhh I guess I will be ordering online.

I will post a product review.

Hair History: "I got my start by giving myself a start"

She was an entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist.

Madam CJ Walker turned herself from a uneducated laborer in farmlands to a self-made entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist.

According to her Offical Website, She was born as Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867 on a Delta, Louisiana Plantation. She later changed her name to Madam CJ Walker after marrying her third husband, Charles Joseph Walker.

When Walker began losing her hair from a scalp ailment in the 1890's, she went to work trying to make her own homemade remedies and cures.

Soon after, she created "Madam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower," a scalp conditioning and hair healing formula.

She promoted her product and gave demonstrations throughout the country. She also traveled to other countries like Central America and the Caribbean.

As her product and name grew by the early 1900's, she was able to open her very own training school and a hair and manicure salon. Years later she also opened Lelia College in Pittsburgh. This college, named after her daughter was a place where hair stylists or "hair culturists," could get their training.

Madam Walker also was an active contributor to many organizations for African Americans, like the building fund of the "colored" YWCA in Indianapolis, the NAACP's anti-lynching movement and Harlem's Political life.

Madam CJ Walkers life was the key element in the development of a 20th century, self-made businesswoman with cosmetics and black hair-care. She also set the stage for giving back to the community.

According the her official site, she was quoted as saying "I got my start by giving myself a start." Her start to make her own products began a movement to hair products that African American can use.

**This short bio was written by myself, but works cited comes from CJ Walker's Official Website.**

"What do you use in your hair?": Natural High Must Haves

I have tried soooo many different hair care products. Who know's how much money I have spent. I'm sure it's been a pretty penny though.


Anyway, here is a list of some of products that I continuously buy. I don't use all these products at once, but I do consider many of them must haves.


Each item listed serves a purpose in different stages of my hair care regimen. Sometimes, I substitute one thing for something else like shampoos for example.



I've learned less is more. Don't but a lot of extra things in your hair.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil




• Pure shea butter




• Pure Mango Butter





• Let's Jam Shining and Conditioning Gel Regular Hold




• Dark and Lovely Kids Ouchless Detangler
  



• A rake comb




• tooth comb




• Optimum Oil Therapy 3 in 1 creme oil moisturizer




• Carol's Daughter's Black Vanilla Shampoo




• Motions Lavishing Conditioner

This items are purely things that I personally use. Remember "not all naturals are created equal," meaning everyones hair is different.

I Love ! I Love ! I Love! My Two-Strandddd Twists!!!

There is always that one hairstyle that you always are confident with. A hairstyle that looks good no matter what.

Well I consider mine to be the good ol' two-strand twists.

Yes. . it does take time. On average, it takes me about three hours to do depending on how small I twist them or my mood. :)

Here's a pic of me with my two-strands. It's not a very good close pic, but you get the idea.
I pinned my hair up on one-side and left the back out and the other side down.

I will post a tutorial on how to do two-strand twists.

Black Hair: CNN Video Report

I found this interesting video on CNN.com. I believe it's a segment from Black's In America.

I watched the special but do not remember seeing this segment.
Anyway it talks about the importance of hair behind a black women's identity.

It wouldn't upload from CNN, but of course YouTube had it!! :)

Take a look and tell me what you think.