1Blessed Natural Mag

Big Sister Natural's cornrow headband style Happy Monday, my blessed naturals! I hope you all are having a great morning. I'm thankful God woke me up today! Yesterday, I posted Part 1 of the "1BlessedNatural Girls and Guys, Natural Hair Photo Shoot " which featured the older guys and girl. Today, I am posting the hairstyles of the little naturals (smile). Big Sister Natural: You may have seen her styles on my blog before . This time, Big Sister is rocking a braided headband. The style features two interlocked cornrows at the front of her head and two medium sized cornrows. The cornrows are braided around her ears and towards the back of her neck where they hang, hidden by all of her free flowing hair. Her mom said the secret to keeping her hair thick and long was to keep it stretched. She keeps it stretched by blow drying it. This helps to reduce breakage caused by tangles. If you are going to use a blow dryer on your hair, be sure to wash, condition,...

Monica Calhoun (photo courtesy of the "Best Man" Official Facebook page This weekend, natural hair was represented big time on the big screen, in the movie "The Best Man Holiday." Actresses, Shai-Pierre Dixon, Isis Moore, Allison Augustin, and Riele Downs all rocked their beautiful natural hair in the movie. Riele Downs appeared to wear twist-out hairstyles. Isis Moore (pictured below) reminded me of the character "Katy" from the television show, "My Wife and Kids" who also rocked her natural hair. Also, the lovely Monica Calhoun who plays "Mia" rocked a head full of beautiful curls in a TWA. It is refreshing to see that natural hair is being represented on the big screen. It is a great thing especially for the children. This means they are being taught to love their hair instead of conforming to the idea that it needs to be straightened.  Job well done to their parents! Shai-Pierre Dixon, Isis Moore, Allison Agustin, Riele Dow...