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1BlessedNatural 2010 photo of my braid-out on permed hair while transitioning Hey my blessed naturals! One week ago, I ran into a young lady who complimented me on my hair. When I asked her if she was thinking about going natural, she said she didn't think she would look nice with natural hair. I had the same concern when I was thinking about doing the Big Chop. Natural hair is so versatile that you can find a natural style or styles that you like for yourself. If you are considering going natural and want to get an idea of how you would look, try doing braid-outs , twist-outs , rod sets, Bantu knots and knot-outs , straw sets, and roller sets . Those styles are the closest to textured hairstyles. During my transition, I loved doing braid-outs like the one below, and combing the hair out to get a kinky look (above). I also tried parting my hair different ways. If you don't like the textured hairstyles, many naturals chose to straighten their natural hair with h...

New Video: ACV/Tea Tree Oil Rinse to Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Hey my blessed naturals, Many of you may know, I've been using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV rinse) mixed with water and tea tree oil to treat my seborrheic dermatitis for almost a year now, and I've had great results! Thank God! So, I decided to do a video showing you how I apply it to my scalp before washing my hair. You can check it out below! Related Articles:    Apple Cider Vinegar: pH Balance and Seborrheic Dermatitis                              Update: ACV and Seborrheic Dermatitis                              Update on Seborrheic Dermatitis: Generic Brand for Derma-Smooth                   ...

1BlessedNatural: Results of My Banded and Pin Curl Twist-Out Hey my blessed naturals! Last time , I promised you all that I would share pictures of my banded/twisted pin curl twist-out results. I did it Tuesday night for Wednesday. I used my usual products for the style including Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion (listed below) and 100% coconut oil. The style was done on hair that had already been twisted a couple of days before. I was very happy with my results. My roots were smoother, but my hair was puffy, fuller, well defined, and curled. I didn't have time to take a picture of my hair when I first finished taking all of the bands out of my hair. I'd gotten back and put my hair in a puff before remembering to take a picture lol. So, my hair is a bit frizzy, you can still see my results.  1BlessedNatural: my  hair when I was removing the banded and pin curled twists                ...

There are so many things that many of us do and say as naturals, and Simply Mika thinks she has them down pat! Check out this hilarious video called Natural Girls Be Like... What did you think of the video? Related Articles:  4 Funny Things Naturals Say                              

                                                                       Hey my blessed naturals! It always makes me smile when I see fathers doing their daughters' hair. William "Go Hard" Barnes does his daughter's natural hair and makes her laugh in the process. Check out this funny and heartwarming video!   What do you think of this father/daughter duo? Related Articles:  Father Doing Daughter's Hair: #2                            1BlessedNatural Flashback: LL Cool J Braiding Daughter's Hair...                ...

1BlessedNatural - Banded Twist-Out for Smoother Roots Happy Monday, my blessed naturals! This weekend, I washed, deep conditioned, and put my hair in big twists for a twist-out. When I do twists for a twist-out, I usually pin curl them to get more definition. This time, I decided to use the banding method to elongate them and smooth my roots out a bit. I applied my usual products: Aunt Jackie's "Knot on My Watch" detangler , Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion , and 100% Coconut Oil to damp hair. Then, I let it dry overnight. In the morning (for church), I unraveled the twists and used a wide-tooth comb to lift the roots and hide the parts. I liked my results, but I don't like my hair to stick straight out. Later on this week, I'm going to do the same method above, but I'm going to pin curl the banded twists. I will keep you all updated. Also, I want to remind you all to use my GlassesShop.com coupon code to get 50% off your eyeglasses and sunglass...

1BlessedNatural: Sheryl Underwood Wears Natural Hair and Apologizes on The Talk (photo cred: CBS/The Talk) Yesterday, comedian and talk show host, Sheryl Underwood wore her natural hair onstage of the talk show, The Talk. She received a round of applause, and Sharon Osbourne commented that her Teenie Weenie Afro (TWA) was gorgeous. Underwood explained to her fellow co-hosts and audience that she'd done something wrong 2 years ago when she spoke against the actions of Heidi Klum for keeping her sons' Afro hair in a bag as a keepsake. She said the hair was "nasty." Underwood received backlash for her words, especially from the Black community. They were viewed as examples of self-hatred among other things. On Monday's episode of The Talk Sheryl Underwood apologized a second time for her 2013 statement by saying this: I made some statements that were not only wrong, they hurt our community. When I say, "our community," I mean Black ...