1Blessed Natural Mag

1BN 5th Anniversary: Show Me Your Natural Hair! Hey my blessed naturals, Yesterday, 1BlessedNatural Mag turned 5 years old, and I will be celebrating until March 23, 2016! This blog began as me sharing my natural hair stories, products, and techniques, but God turned it into so much more! It's not only about me, but it is about you all. So, I want to give you an opportunity to show me your natural hair and be featured on the front page of 1BlessedNatural Mag! Send me an email to 1blessednatural[at]gmail[dot]com with your name, location, date or length of time you went natural. Also, tell me why you think your natural hair is beautiful. Attach 3-5 JPEG photos of your natural hair. Files must be clear , high resolution photos . Your social media information may also be included. I look forward to reading your submissions!  Related Articles : Featured Naturals                  ...

Stylist Refuses to Relax Little Girl's Natural Hair, but Wait Until You Hear Why! - Norma's before and after photos (photo cred: Marchel Caldwell) Spring, TX - When a 12-year-old girl named Norma and her mom stated during a consultation with the owner of Studio 9 salon, Marchel Caldwell that they wanted Norma's hair relaxed , the stylist refused to do it. The problem was Norma did not like her thick natural hair. Another alternative would have been to do a Brazilian Blowout --a process that would've involved applying a product to the hair and blow drying it straight. The blowout was not an option because the little girl's mom feared it would exacerbate her asthma. Caldwell made the mother and daughter aware that flat ironing was another option, but the two left disappointed. However, the story didn't end there! The reason why Marchel Caldwell turned down Norma and her mother's request to relax her hair was because of her own daughter, Gabriella, ...

Angela Simmons Visits Kids in Haiti  - Angela and her team with the teen girls (photo cred: ted__jospeh/Instagram) Shout out to entrepreneur and philanthropist, Angela Simmons! Last month, she spent time visiting kids at the Children of Grace Orphanage and Young Girls Home in Haiti last month. At the end of January, the Growing Up Hip Hop star shared some heartwarming moments with them on social media. The orphanage and girls home are owned by the Mission of Grace which is a Christian organization that serves the village of Carries Haiti and nearby communities. Simmons brought gifts like markers, flash cards, and plush toys for the little ones. She also sang and danced with teen girls from the home. By the looks of the photos, everyone enjoyed themselves! Kudos to Ms. Simmons! Angela Simmons passing out gifts to the children (photo cred: ted_jospeph/Instagram) So excited to go bring gifts and love to the kids !!! @missionofgrace !! I traveled from America wi...

1BlssedNatural: My Winter Natural Hair Regimen for 2016 Hey my blessed naturals! I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! For love day, I wore my hair in a stretched 'fro with a bang. During the week, I pretty much wear my hair in a bun or puff with flat twists in the front. The weekends is when I let my 'fro be free lol. I still use all the same products for the most part. Here is a list of my natural hair products and regimen: 1. 100% Coconut Oil - applied 3 or 4 times a week 2. Aunt Jackie's Detangler - once a week after washing 3. Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion - applied 2-3 times a week* 4.  ACV rins e every week to treat my seborrheic dermatitis 5. Shampoo: Since I ran out of the Aunt Jackie's "Oh So Clean " shampoo, I just use whatever I have available until it runs out. I'm now using the Alvalon Organics Strengthening Peppermint shampoo. 6. Conditioner: Suave Shea Butter and Almond - I love this conditioner because it's ...

Photo credit: quinn.anya via VisualHunt.com / CC BY-SA We live in a world that promotes sex. It is on almost every TV show, commercial, song, an d billboard This can make it more of a challenge for you and your guy when you have made plans to pra ctice abstinence . Recently, singer Ciara and her boyfriend, Seattle Sehawks player Russell Wilson have been in the news for their decision to wait. Here are 4 tips to help you achieve your goal of practicing ab stinence until marriage: 1. Talk about it . : It is important that you and your guy have a talk about staying abstinent until you walk down the aisle . You might have to have more than one talk, and that is okay. Ladies, explain to him why it is important to you. If you plan on waiting until marriage, be sure to explain this fully so that he understands where you are coming from. Also, do not be afraid to quote the Bible either . Here are some verses you can read together: Hebrews 13:4 says, Let marriage be hel...

1BlessedNatural Spotlight: Keisha Epp' Senegalese Twists (photo cred: Instagram) Keisha Epps, who is a former member of the 90's hit groupTotal and wife of actor Omar Epps knows how to rock some cute protective styles! Today, she posted a pretty pic of herself on Instagram wearing black Sengalese twists with the top part of her hair pulled up. Last week, the Total star posted another pic of her hair in two neat french braids. Other protective styles she's posted include individual braids, twists, updos, and others! Back in her Total days, Keisha kept her hair in short hairstyles. It's nice to see her in different ones now. I have to also have to add that she is natural! Check out the pics below!   1BlessedNatural: Keisha Epps wearing french braids (photo cred: Instagram) 1BlessedNatural: Keisha Epps with her natural hair in a ponytail in 2015 (photo cred: Instagram) 1BlessedNatural: Keisha rocking an Afro back in January (photo cred: Ins...