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1BlessedNatural: 3 Guys with Natural Hair You Should Follow on Instagram! Hey, my blessed naturals, We aren't the only ones who can slay natural hair! There are some men on Instagram who are killing the natural hair game! Here's 3 of them: 1. @aaronjoates View this post on Instagram A post shared by AO (@aaronjoates) on Dec 1, 2016 at 2:09pm PST 2. @willnotwilly View this post on Instagram don’t get it “twisted” this is def a throwbacc 😂🤪🤺 A post shared by Will (@willnotwilly) on Sep 27, 2018 at 12:31pm PDT View this post on Instagram Bringing in National Hair Day with my fave style 🕺🏾 If you know someone, old or young, guy or girl (or anything in between and beyond those categories) who has natural hair, tell them how beautiful they are today! 💕 Everybody...

1BlessedNatural: Black Teen on Dr. Phil Show is Diagnosed with Self-Hatred Story Update: Days after I covered this story, Treasure's sister NinaKimberly posted several IG stories stating that the story was "100% false ."  She also talked about alleged abuse in her family.  Prayers for their entire family!  Hey, my blessed naturals, I had to talk about the 16-year-old Black girl named Treasure who recently appeared on an episode of the  Dr. Phil show because she hated Black people i.e. herself. During the introduction of Treasure, she said, "I'm white because everything about me is different from a African-American." Then she went on to say that she didn't have features of Black people such as "nappy" hair, big nose and lips. Girl, by that time I was ready to close the video! You could tell that little girl believed with every fiber of her being that she was a white girl. She was like a walking billboard that spoke every negati...

1BlessedNatural: Back to Flat Twisted Bang and Puff Hey my blessed naturals, I hope you're having a great week! Last time, I told you about how I was  frustrated with my natural hair, but I am getting over that hump by doing old styles I used to like. The flat twist bang style in the picture above is one of my favorites, and it's done on stretched hair. I still use my same products now that it's fall, but I'm heavy handed on all the product that provide and seal in moisture. For example, I use a lot of moisturizer, conditioner (including leave-in and protein), and coconut oil. I do this especially after I shampoo or co-wash my hair. I do a protein treatment every 1 to 1 1/2 months. What's your favorite natural hairstyle to wear during the cold weather? Related Articles: New Video: Flat Twisted Bang with Crochet Hair Net

1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural Big Chops! Hey, my blessed naturals,  Last Friday, Big Sister Natural did the Big Chop! A little over a year ago, her mom permed her hair and she was not feeling it. So, BSN started transitioning. Some of you might already know that her hair grows extremely fast, so she has a big 'fro now! Check her out!   😍   " Momma cut the perm off and I'm back natural!!!!" CONGRATULATIONS, Big Sis! Here are some throwback pics of hair a couple of years ago. She is 13 years old now. Big Sister Natural's hair back in March of 2016 Big Sister Natural's hair back in 2016 after getting it blow dried   Did you recently Big Chop? If so, what made you do it? Related Articles: 1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural's Cornrows...                             1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural's Impromptu Puff

1BlessedNatural: In a Weird Place with My Natural Hair...Frustrated Hey, my blessed naturals, Lately, I've in such a weird place with my natural hair. I've been natural since 2011 and transitioning before that, but this is the first time I've become super frustrated with it. I've had moments of frustration through the years but this time it's much different.  If you've read some of my previous posts, then you know I spent a lot of the summer in protective styles and caring for my hair in between. What I didn't realize was how fast my hair was losing protein due to the frequent washing because of the... YOU GUESSED IT! seborrheic dermatitis! By the time I started doing co-washes again to keep my hair moisturized, I was already experiencing moisture overload .  A few weeks ago, I did 2 protein treatments a week apart and saw a big improvement in my hair. Last week, I put my hair in mini twists for the first time in months and noticed that m...

1BlessedNatural: Rubber Band Twists with Maryley Hair  Happy Saturday, my blessed naturals! I hope you're having a great day. Last night, I did some rubber band twists using Marley hair. It took me about 3 hours. I used a little bit of Eco Style gel at the base of the hair to smooth the hair a bit. This style was done on freshly washed hair. I plan to keep it in for 1-2 weeks. I used the 3X Expression Carribean Braid Hair from last time . 1BN, do you have any tips for doing this style? If you're going to do this style, I would suggest prepping the hair ahead of time. My hair prep usually starts when I am taking the previous style out. I use 4 sections of hair and I put a rubber band in the middle of it. This way, all I have to do is attach the hair and start twisting when I do the next style. 1BlessedNatural: back of rubber band twist style The thing that takes up the most time and effort with this style is... PARTING! I'm working on it. If you...

1BlessedNatural:Drawstring Ponytail Advertised a a "Clip-On Hair Bun"? I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline and ran across a video for what looked like a man bun. It was a demonstration of a guy attaching a drawstring ponytail to his hair with the normal comb attachment and string. So, I'm watching this video and thinking to myself, "Isn't that a drawstring ponytail ?" So, you know what we all do when we watch videos... I checked the comments and saw someone who said the exact same thing I was thinking! Here's the comment from the Facebook user: "First of all, it's called a draw-string ponytail and is NOT a new fad! It's been in style over 10 years..." Thanks girl, for schooling folks.  It never fails... There will always be products that are traditionally used and/or created by Black people that will then be stolen and repackaged as something else like the original products never existed. ...

The "Nappily Ever After" Trailer is Finally Here! (photo cred: Netflix/Imdb.com) The long-awaited trailer for the Netflix film  Nappily Ever After was recently released and social media is raving about it. I can't wait to see the movie either! Sanaa Lathan, who plays the character Violet in the movie had made some drastic hair changes over the last year for this role, including big chopping. She is now sporting a beautiful TWA! My favorite part of the trailer is when the little girl says, "My dad won't let me perm my hair." Then, Violet says, "You don't need to do that!" The little girl's reaction is priceless.     Nappily Ever After will air on September 21st. Please the trailer below! What do you think of the trailer? Do you plan to watch the movie when it comes out? Related Articles: Sanaa Lathan Goes Blonde for "Nappily Ever After Film Adaption!                       ...

Seborrheic Dermatitis: ACV Rinses and Co-Washing Between Washes Happy Sunday, my blessed naturals, A couple of weeks ago, I made the decision to go back to co-washing my hair. This summer has been brutal on my scalp because of my seborrheic dermatitis. I know some of you might be saying, "I thought the apple cider vinegar rinses worked for you."  Well, they do! My problem was that my hair was drying out due to washing it twice a week. This is in addition to doing ACV rinses, which keeps my scalp from itching. I wash my hair every two weeks. If I sweat a lot or think my hair needs a wash, I will do an ACV rinse and co-wash it in between. Co-washing (washing my hair using conditioner)  ensures I maintain the moisture. In the past, my only concern was I felt like my scalp wasn't getting clean enough. Now, I usually don't do it too many days after the regular shampooing. Also, the apple cider vinegar helps to clean and soothe my scalp, so problem solv...

Happy Sunday, my blessed naturals! Thank you to everyone who entered the 1BlessedNatural Favorite Natural Hair Product Giveaway ! The winner is...                                                                                 LaTaevea Burke                                                                                   Tori Michelle                                                                     ...

Happy Saturday, my blessed naturals,  Earlier today I uploaded a NEW YouTube video! I know it's been forever. In the video, I share an update on my hair and length check. Check it out below! Don't forget to ENTER the 1BlessedNatural Favorite Product Giveaway here ! Related Articles: New Video YouTube Tutorial: Front and Back Flat Twists with Puff

Hey, my blessed naturals! I know it's been a long time since I've done a natural hair giveaway ! So, it's time for one! I am giving away several of my favorite natural hair products! I am celebrating the many blessings that God has given me. This year, 1BlessedNatural Mag turned 8 years old! Can you believe it? Also, June 11th made 2 years since my second Big Chop. I am also celebrating the launch of my (NEW) website called The Working Naturals . The Working Naturals is a place for underemployed, unemployed, and working naturals to go to find helpful information about jobs, careers, and more! I share my experiences in the work world too, so please be sure to subscribe!  Enough of my rambling! Here are the prizes that 1 "Blessed" winner will receive: (1) container of the Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Cream (1) bottle of Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream (1) bottle of Aunt Jackie's "Knot On My Watch" I...

Gig Economy Jobs: Will Freelancing Work For Me?               With the creation of companies like Uber and Instacart, it’s becoming easier for people to become their own bosses by getting gig economy jobs. I know because I am a freelance writer. While being a freelance writer has its benefits, there are some downsides. In 2015, I found a job post on Craigslist for a freelance writing position working from home. As part of the application process, I had to complete a writing sample and answer questions (from what I remember). Four weeks later, I received an email invitation to join the company as an independent contractor, and I couldn’t believe it! Before signing the contract, I went online and read the reviews of the company to make sure they were legit. Myself and a family member read over the contract and highlighted extremely important areas like pay rate, dates, and obligations... READ MORE This article originally appeared on The Wo...

1BlessedNatural: The Cast of "The Bernie Mac Show" Reunites (photo cred: Instagram/ Camille Winbush) Fans of the beloved Bernie Mac Show got a real treat yesterday when the cast posted pictures of their reunion on social media. Camille Winbush who played Vanessa "Nessa" Thomkins on the syndicated show said, "Excuse me while I have a moment with my family." She posted a photo of herself, Kellita Smith who played Aunt Wanda, Jeremy Suarez who played Jordan Thomkins, and the youngest of them all, Dee Dee Davis who played Bryana "Baby Girl" Thomkins. Even though the cast is about 12 years older they all still look the same. Beautiful and handsome! I think Smith must be a vampire LOL because she hasn't aged a bit. Jordan and Baby Girl grew up on us! I feel old. Kellita Smith ( Z Nation ) is 49 years old. Camille Winbush ( The Secret Life of An American Teenager ) is now 28 years old, Jeremy Suarez is 27 years old, and Dee Davis is 2...

1BlessedNatural: Here's the back part of the ponytail  Happy Thursday, my blessed naturals! It's almost Friday! This week, I did another protective style. This time it was with a curly drawstring ponytail. I used the Ponydo Drawstring "Curlable"ponytail by Motown Tress. The style code is PD-AFRO-5. and #1 color. 1BlessedNatural: Drawstring Ponytail Protective Style and Product Review    S tyle Details  After moisturizing and sealing my hair, I parted 3 diagonal sections of hair in the front, applied Eco Styler gel, and secured them with black rubber bands. The back was placed in a bun. Then I took about 5 sections of Marley hair and braided the 3 sections off to the right. The remaining part of the hair was wrapped around the bun in the back. The Ponytail Product: Ponydo Drawstring  Price: $12.99 Place: Local beauty supply store or Amazon Other Details: Synthetic Hair After my hair was put into a...