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1BlessedNatural: Finger coils in 3.5 Hours Happy Wednesday, my blessed naturals! Many of you know that it can take me anywhere from 3-8 hours to do finger coils , depending on the size. In the past, I finger parted my hair in small sections to keep it neat. This weekend, I parted my hair in bigger rows. I used EcoStyler Gel.   Altogether, it took me 3.5 hours to finish my hair. Some of them started to puff up at the roots, but I'm happy with my results! I did four rows on each side of my head, so next time, I will probably do four rows. 1BlessedNatural: side photo of my finger coils 1BlessedNatural: Here's my hair while doing the finger coils. I was amazed at how fast I was going by just parting and doing bigger sections. 1BlessedNatural: Flashback to 2011- This style took me like 4 hours, but my hair was shorter than it is now Do you plan on protective styling this fall? Related Articles: 1 Week Old Finger Coils  ...

Janelle Mon á e Rocks Pin Curls and Punked Out Look for African American Museum's Opening Day - (photo cred: Instagram) Saturday, Janelle Mon á e attended the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. rocking pin curls and a punked out leather jacket that said "Black Girl Magic" on the back. Those pin curls were on point! The singer also wore a long sleeve black shirt that said "The Last Poets," skirt, matching earrings, and a cute hot pink beret. On Instagram, Mon á e described her ensemble as the 'Afro punked out Dorothy Dandridge from the future.' The 30-year-old's look also gave me a Black Pantherish vibe. Her hair was done by stylist Nikki Nelms, who also did Solange's beaded braids that we saw last week. Janelle Mon á e's  jacket also contained the silhouette of a women's waist, behind, and legs. Some people on social media joked about the figure because the...

Solange Gets Beaded Braids Inspired by Patrice Rushen (photo cred: Facebook) Patrice Rushen is one of the people who came to mind when I saw Solange rocking, beads, braids, and shells in one of her latest pictures. Where is Aunt Song from the movie "Crooklyn"? Let's flash back to where she called the style "beads, braids, shells, and thangs." Seriously, Solange is giving me African beauty, and I love it! The 30-year old's caption on Instagram was this: Patrice is MOM . She was definitely paying homage to the "Forget Me Nots" singer. Go, Solange!   Would you try Solange's beads and braids style? Related Articles: Solange Knowles' Mold Breaking Wedding Day Hair!                             Solange Rocks Diana Ross Inspired Hairstyle                           ...

1BlessedNatural: Kerry Washington Wears Her Natural Hair on the Emmys Red Carpet (photo cred: Facebook) Everyone is talking about Kerry Washington's red carpet look for the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards! The Scandal actress wore a custom black maternity gown by Brandon Maxwell, and the gown hugged the 39-year old's baby bump. Kerry Washington's long thick natural hair hung loose with a part down the front. She's joined celebrities like Lupita Nyong'o and Viola Davis in rocking their natural hair on the red carpet. So pretty! Loving @kerrywashington on the red carpet at the Emmys! #emmys #redcarpet #naturalhair … https://t.co/RfyQWhIZSg — Chelsea Huey (@BlingingBeauty) September 19, 2016 NATURAL HAIR!! I SEE YOU KERRY! @kerrywashington #Emmys #Emmys2016 #emmyredcarpet — vicktorea (@toribrookss) September 18, 2016 What did you think of Kerry Washington's natural hair and look on the Emmy red carpet? Related Articles...

1BlessedNatural: Photos of Atlanta Teacher, Patrice Brown You Probably Haven't Seen Patrice Brown, a 4th-grade teacher's aide from Atlanta has been in the news recently for posting pictures of herself in form-fitting clothing at her workplace. Some people think her clothing is inappropriate, while others disagree. I wanted to shift the conversation involving the woman nicknamed #TeacherBae to her role as an educator and show you some photos you probably haven't seen. Patrice Brown tutoring a student (photo cred: Patrice Brown/Instagram) During this past summer, the teacher's aide provided tutoring services this past July. Patrice Brown knows that being an educator is a rewarding but difficult task. You are responsible for shaping the minds of children who are our future, and that fact shouldn't be taken lightly. Teachers often do extra work that doesn't lead to extra money in their pockets. This means no extra pay for staying after school beca...

1BlessedNatural: Uzo Aduba Wears Stunning Natural Hairstyles for TIFF (photo cred: Facebook) Actress Uzo Aduba never ceases to amaze me, especially when it comes to her natural hair! This week, she posted a photo of herself on social media wearing a black off-the-shoulder blouse, huge Afro, and matching headband for the Toronto International Film Festival. She also wore her hair in two other styles for the event. Aduba was definitely giving us #hairgoals! Her hair looked beautiful and healthy. The Orange is the New Black star captioned her Afro photo as "Au Naturel." She was excited about attending the TIFF for a new movie called American Pastoral . The screening for American Pastoral was September 10th in the Visa Room at the Elgin Theater. The movie stars Uzo Aduba, Ewan McGregor, Dakota Fanning, Molly Parker, Jennifer Connelly, and David Strathairn. Uzo Aduba's hair for the the movie's promotional photo was in a top and bottom bun, done by celebrity ...

 Kimberly J. Childs If it were legal to be married to a hair product, my spouse would be Kinky Curly Curling Custard, curl definer. I love that stuff! It has loved me, and my hair for years. We're just in love, ok?:) But, every spouse has a flaw, or 2. This one's flaw is the price. Although it does a great job defining my curls, it is around $17 for a petite size. Recently, I discovered a plus sized container of EcoStyler Olive Oil gel for around $5.50. Many ladies say they are using this as a curl definer for their wash ‘n’ go. I decided it's time to cheat on Kinky Curly, and go on a date with my Eco. (That's his pet name;) Here's what we did on our date for the wash ‘n’ go… First, I washed and conditioned my hair as normal. For kicks, here is a picture of my hair, no product, just washed… Next I separated my hair into four sections. I raked a good amount of product into even smaller sections of my hair. I worked my way from the ro...

1BlessedNatural : Sanaa Lathan Takes "Dem Braids Out" (photo cred: Instagram) Sanaa Lathan has been showing her big and pretty natural hair on Instagram! The 44-year-old actress removed her box braids last week to reveal a braid-out in a video captioned "Dem Braids Out."

1BlessedNatural: Alicia Keys Inspires Tamron Hall to Remove Her Makeup Friday, Today Show co-host Tamron Hall removed her makeup in support of Alicia Keys' "no makeup" movement. The anchor said, "I love the message; I love the idea." Hall's co-hosts Billy Bush and Al Roker also grabbed wipes and removed their makeup in support of the ladies. I loved it! Earlier this year, Alicia Keys launched her "no makeup" movement by appearing in public fresh-faced. In a letter to Lenny dated May 31, 2016, the singer explained that she didn't want to cover up anymore. Alicia Keys was criticized on social media for her decision to not wear makeup to the VMAs. Some people thought makeup was fitting for the event, while others supported her decision. Her husband, producer Swizz Beatz took up for his wife on social media. In an Instagram video, he said, "This is deep. Somebody is sitting home mad because somebody didn't wear makeup o...

If you are a natural who loves to use shoelaces for your shoes and puff, then this post is for you! The company Laces Out have a wide variety of shoelaces including flat, rope, 3M, and metal tip laces. They also offer replacement laces for Jordans . I recently got a chance to check out their website, and I liked what I saw! Prices: $6.99 and up Laces Out Website Product: Shoelaces                                                       Lacesout.com contains the Style Guide that will help you choose the correct size of laces for your shoes. The Style Guide uses the eyelets of your shoe to assist you. It also contains popular shoes that contain eyelets. You can shop for laces by type, color, and size. If you like to lace up your shoes different ways, you can click the Resources tab to find video tutorials and other helpful...