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1BlessedNatural: Did QVC Host Make Offensive Comments Towards Black Model's Natural Hair? (photo: YouTube screenshot) Happy Saturday, my blessed naturals! I have been hearing about the accusations towards QVC host Sandra Bennett stating that she made offensive comments towards a Black model wearing her natural hair on the show. The segment was for a Dooney & Bourke handbag in which Bennett and another host were discussing the details of the bag. They were stating that you will not look back and wonder why you are wearing it. Bennett adds to this when she says, "Now, you might think, "Why did I wear my hair like that? But, you'll like your bag still." During that time, the camera focuses in on an African-American woman named Michelle who is rocking the bag and her curly hair. Bennett's remarks caused a lot of outrage in the natural hair community. After the show aired, another writer by the name of Bougie Black Girl called Bennett out on Tw...

1BlessedNatural: Are You a Natural Hair Parent? Hey, my blessed naturals, I hope you all are having a great evening. Today, I wanted to talk about dealing with natural hair parents. You're probably like, what are you talking about 1BlessedNatural? I'm talking about this: You've  read up on all the natural hair websites and/or books and decide to go natural. You've also talked to your friends who are naturals. After awhile, you start experimenting with your hair. Some things work and others don't, but you accept it as part of the journey. All of a sudden, other naturals come out of the woodwork giving you advice. The advice is appreciated but you dislike one thing... their delivery! After telling one of your friends  who is also natural that you are thinking about coloring your hair, her response is that you should not color your hair because you would no longer be natural. Next, you decide you want to use wigs and weave as a protective styles, bu...

1BlessedNatural: Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o Represent Natural Hair and Beauty BIG Time at the SAG Awards! (photos courtesy of  Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o Facebook pages) Last night, actresses Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o represented natural hair and beauty BIG time at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Nyong'o's hair was braided with extension hair in small cornrows into a puff. Two big braids were wrapped around the puff and crossed at her crown area. I thought it was a gorgeous style! Nyong'o wore a long sleeve, black and white striped belted gown that was decorated with a red and green floral print. She wore black and silver earrings and rings. Nyong'o, alongside Jared Leto presented the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television movie. 1BlessedNatural: Lupita Nyong'o's cornrow and braid puff at this year's SAG awards.  Viola Davis won the Outstanding Performance by a Femal...

1BN Kids:  Flowered Ponytail, Braided Bun, and OT Eco-Friendly Bowls Happy Saturday, my blessed naturals! I hope you all are enjoying your day. Big Sister and Little Sister Natural (my nieces) are rocking some super cute natural hairstyles this week! They include a flowered ponytail and braided buns. The girls were excited about getting their pictures taken for this article. Big Sister Natural said, "We're taking pictures for 1BlessedNatural [blog]?" Here are the styling steps their mom took for the girls' hairstyles. 1BlessedNatural: front view of Big Sister Natural's flowered ponytail   Big Sister Natural's Hair 1. blow dried 2. flat iron 3. put in a ponytail using a hot pink flower scrunchie 1BlessedNatural: side view of Big Sister Natural's flowered ponytail   1BlessedNaural: back view of Big Sister Natural's flowered ponytail    1BlessedNatural: aerial  view of Little Sister Natural's braided buns...

1BlessedNatural: Yaya DaCosta and Kimberly Elise Rock Their Natural Hairdos  on Instagram ( photo ) Recently, actress and model Yaya DaCosta posted a beautiful picture of herself and fellow actress Kimberly Elise rocking their natural hairstyles on Instagram .The two attended Lifetime's premiere of  the Whitney movie 2 weeks ago. DaCosta, who stars as the late great Whitney Houston rocked a side updo. Elise, who starred in movies like Set It Off, John Q, and Diary of a Mad Black Woman rocked a bang with a puff decorated by a scarf. I thought both ladies were gorgeous! What a great way to represent natural hair in Hollywood, ladies! What did you think of Yaya DaCosta and Kimberly Elise's natural hairstyles? Related Articles: Taraji P. Henson Goes Curly For 'No Good Deed'!                             Sonequa Martin-Green's N...

1BlessedNatural: The Dove Hair "Love Your Curls" Campaign Will Break and Mend Your Heart  Only 4 out of 10 curly haired girls think their hair is beautiful. Yesterday, Dove Hair launched the "Love Your Curls" campaign that featured a commercial that will make your heart melt! The commercial begins with heartbreaking interviews with 5 little girls who have kinky and curly hair. The little girls, ages 5-11 state that they do not like their hair because they think straight hair is better. You could even see a couple of them pulling on their curls to illustrate the type of hair they desire. Dove teaches us that the best way to instill self-love of their curls is to be an example of it. The parents take their children outside, dance, and celebrate their hair. Dove asked the parents, family members, and friends to get together and surprise the girls with a song and dance party to celebrate their natural hair. The expressions on the little girls' fac...

1BlessedNatural: Natural Hair Inspiration from Dominique Happy Tuesday, my blessed naturals, Today, I wanted to share with you some natural hair inspiration pics of the lovely Dominique and her curly frohawk. The style was created by running two rows of bobby pins on each side of her head. The frohawk is a great go-to style. I also love her green dress! Her entire look is simple and chic! If you would like to be featured, email me at 1BlessedNatural[at]gmail[dot]com with "Natural Hair Inspiration" in the subject line.         What is your favorite go-to natural hairstyle? #naturalhairblog Related Articles: 1BlessedNatural Spotlight: Dominique's Puff with Scarf Style                             1BlessedNatural Spotlight Introduces: Dominique Smith