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1BN Contributor: 4 Ways to Cutefy Your Nighttime Natural Hair Routine Kimberly J. Childs It's time to go to sleep naturals. You've put your hair into 6 jumbo braids, reminiscent of your childhood. Problem is, you  have a grown husband/partner waiting on you when you get to bed! Now, we know he loves you, regardless. The issue is, you feel a little self conscious. Anyway, you curl those ends with multicolor perm rods and glance in the mirror…Good Lawd...Helllooooo Sista Pippi Longstocking! If you feel self conscious in front of your boo, here are some tips to reclaim your cute at bedtime... 1.  Make Your Braids/Knots/Twists Into a Style If you are prepping your hair for the best braid out ever, try to make your braids into a style. For example, if you usually put a bunch of braids in your hair, and just let them hang, why not twist them into a style for the night? If done right, it can eliminate the need for rollers too!  Here's a picture of me, bra...

1BlessedNatural: My Top 5 Favorite Songs to Listen to While Doing My Natural Hair We all have those times when we don't feel like doing our hair, but sometimes listening to some good music can change that! I listen to all different types of music, but these are my current top 5 favorite songs to listen to while I'm doing my hair. They're in no particular order. 1. "Where They From" [Clean] by Missy Elliot featuring Pharrell Williams        2. "Queen's Speech 4" by Lady Leshurr     3. "Heavy Love" by Mali Music       4. "Power" by Marvin Sapp     5. "Worthy Is Your Name" by Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago featuring Anita Wilson       Earphones in My Main Pic   What's 1 of your favorite songs you like to  listen to while doing your hair? No profanity please. Related Articles: 7 Creative ...

Product: Michonne Deluxe Action Figure from The Walking Dead Size: 10in./25 cm Price: approximately $30.00 Manufacturer: McFarlane Toys Place: Walmart and Amazon Prime Items Included: Outfit, sword, sheath, and (2) arms 1BlessedNatural: a look inside the box. Check out her lox!   My Review  This past weekend, I saw the 10 inch Michonne Deluxe Action Figure ( The Walking Dead ) at Walmart, and I had to buy it! I don't usually buy action figures, but I loved the detail on Michonne. On the show, Michonne is a sword-swinging fighter with a good heart. She is a powerful character, and the toy captured that really well. The box says that the figure was created based on a complete 3D scan of her (Danai Gurira). You can see the wrinkles in her clothes, details on her boots, and facial expression. She is very lifelike. Even her dreads are elaborate, and I love her headband! If you are looking to get someone a Christmas or birthday gift and they'...

1BlessedNatural: Review of the Natural Goddess Moisturizing Conditioner/Detangler Hey, my blessed naturals! Today, I want to tell you all about a natural hair product called the Natural Goddess Moisturizing Conditioner/Detangler. I usually jump right into the review, but I would be doing this product and its creator an extreme disservice.  The Natural Goddess line of products were created by 19-year-old Joi Zakiyyiah. She's overcome  many challenges, including health problems and the loss of her brother. Zakiyyiah credits the Lord for her strength. She created her product line because she was not pleased with the choices of natural hair products on the market. I was very inspired by Joi Zakiyyiah's story, and I hope you are too! I'm very proud of her. Product: Natural Goddess Moisturizing Conditioner/Detangler (Pudding) Size: 4 OZ Price: I received the product for free to review, but the regular price for this size is $12.50. There are 2 other sizes a...

Hey, my blessed naturals, Have you ever wondered about the Afro-Caribbean hair industry in the UK? If so, check out the infographic below by Love Afro Cosmetics . Related Articles: "Afro Hair Industry- Facts & Stats" [Infographic]

Tami Roman with curly wig (photo cred: Facebook) Basketball Wives star Tami Roman posted a stunning photo on Facebook of her wearing a curly Afro wig, big hoop earrings, and berry pink lipstick. She joked about the fact that she was wearing a natural looking wig in her caption: One time for my natural sisters! I naturally put on this wig to see if it was yay or nay...What ya'll think? She is too funny! I'm going to say yay! Roman has been known for wearing weaves, but I think it's time for her to go natural. Love the look! What do you think of Tami Roman's curly wig on her? Related Articles: 54-Year-Old Rocks Fro and Wows Judges...                                Apple Cider Vinegar for Wigs and Weave Extension Tangles                             

Maria Borges at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (photo cred: Instagram) Angolan model Maria Borges made history by becoming the first model to rock her natural hair in  Victoria's Secret Fashion Show taped this past Tuesday. Although this was Borges first time wearing her Teenie Weenie Afro  on Victoria Secret's runway, this was not her first time walking in the show. She participated in it in both 2013 and 2014. The 23-year-old's' choice to wear her natural hair move is super significant because she boldly went out on the runway as herself. Her move represents a change in beauty standards . Year after year, natural hair fans of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show sit with their eyes glued to their TVs, hoping they will see a model wearing their natural hair--a model that looks just like them. Fashion shows make statements about what is supposed to be considered beautiful or appealing to the eye. So, the fact that the models rocked nothing ...

1BlessedNatural: What is the D ifference Betwee n No-Shave November and Movember ? (photo cred: Idris Elba Lwp Kommunikáció  via Flickr under CC by 2.0 ) What is No-Shave November? Men around the world are foregoing the razor this month in recognition of No-Shave November. Many people believe the cause is just for appearances, but there is actually a deeper meaning. The purpose of the event is to shed light on cancer and men's health awareness in general. The Today show news anchors, Al Roker, Matt Lauer, Willie Geist, and Carson Daly will be wearing their non-shaven beards and mustaches in honor of the cause all month long. One of the goals for men around the world is to see how long their beards and/or mustaches will be at the end of the 30 days.  Today is officially the beginning of the greatest challenge among us men! ✊🏾 #NoShaveNovember @… https://t.co/N1NcG1K3gs — KING JAMES (@LivinLegend6ix) November 1, 201...

1BlessedNatural: Dove Releases "Love Your Curls" Curly Hair Emoji Keyboard  (photo cred: Dove) Us natural haired girls can shout for joy because today, Dove (by Unilever) released a keyboard featuring curly hair emojis! It is apart of the company's #LoveYourCurls campaign that was started earlier this year. The new curly keyboard represents different shades and curls. Plus, it includes both static and animated emojis. I think the keyboard is too cool. It really adds to the inspiration of loving your natural hair."Love Your Curls" emjois are available for both Android and Iphone users. Dove collaborated with Twitter to celebrate the launch. As a result, you will receive an emoji when you tweet #LoveYourCurls. One of the tweets that went out by Dove is this one: 12 different train emojis... but no curls? Not anymore–download our NEW curly emojis today! #LoveYourCurls https://t.co/IWvPi7GycO — Dove (@Dove) November 4, 2015  They are right! The...

Happy Tuesday, my blessed naturals! I've talked about the trimming method I use for the ends of my natural hair on here often, but I just uploaded a new tutorial of it on my YouTube channel. Check it out below! Comment, rate, and subscribe if you like (smile). Have you trimmed your natural hair? Related Articles: Current Trim Regimen: in Twists                             Fine Natural Hair: Single Strand Knots, Mini Twists, and Trimming My Ends                             Mini Twists, Trim, and Pin Curl Out

1BlessedNatural: 1BN Kids: Triangle Parted Twists with Bun Style Hey, my blessed naturals! This week, Big Sister Natural is rocking another cute natural hairstyle on her way back to school. Her mom did the font part of her hair in triangle parted, rubber band twists going up into a bun. She also did her signature small horizontal cornrow going across the back and up into the bun.   Are you going to try this style? Related Articles: 1BN Kids: Side Fishtail Braid with Bun and Big Twist Styles                               1BN Kids: Upward Rubber Band Twists into Twisted Bun Style                               1BN Kids: Twin Natural Hairstyles - Part 2 From Yesterday's                              1BN Kids: Upward French Braid ...

1BlessedNatural: Viola Davis Inspired Her Daughter to Dress Up Like Her for Halloween (photo cred: Facebook) Yesterday, Viola Davis shared a photo on social media of her daughter, Genesis dressed up as her for Halloween. The caption of the photo was this: So.....the Elsa costume? Didn't work for her. The Pirate? A no go. So she finally said," I just want to be YOU mommy"! So... uhh.....this is ME. The 4-year-old wore a white dress and Afro, while holding a statue. Little Davis' costume was reminiscent of her mother's look for this year's Emmy Awards where she won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for How To Get Away With Murder . She made history as the first African-American to win in that category. Viola Davis' daughter was not the only one who was inspired by her look. Sharane Ellis posted a photo of a little girl who was also dressed like Davis for Halloween. I love the fact that the actresses daughter and others dressed up as her b...