AisforAfro

2011-07-03T10:00:00.001-07:00

Feather Jewelry Trend

2011-06-20T14:19:00.000-07:00

I recently attended the NC Natural Hair Expo and spotted a trend. Feathers! Worn in the hair, as earrings and on necklaces. I thought I would post a tutorial by By Sara K. Woll.

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Check Out Asha Mandela's 19 Ft. Long Locks

2011-06-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

RIP Gil Scott Heron

2011-05-28T09:59:00.001-07:00

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by mallox

Natural Beauty

2011-05-14T10:06:00.001-07:00

Why Does Your Hair Look Nappy?

2011-05-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

Tell em Rihanna!

Natural Brides

2011-05-11T15:37:00.000-07:00

No Mirrors

2011-03-10T17:19:00.000-08:00

Esperanza Spalding Grammy Win Natural Hair Style!

2011-03-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

Quote of the Week

2011-03-06T18:44:00.000-08:00

"Do not remove the kinks from you HAIR remove them from your BRAIN" Marcus Garvey

Thursday's Recipe: Ayurvedic Hair Cream Recipe

2011-03-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

A creamy leave in conditioner made with a blend of Ayurvedic oils.

Created by
Natural Beauty Workshop of Oxford, CT

Ingredients:

1 ounce Amla Oil

1 ounces Mahabhringraj Oil

2 ounces Shealoe Butter

Instructions:

Gently melt the Shealoe Butter over medium heat in a double boiler. As soon as the Shealoe Butter has softened into a liquid, remove it from the heat and add the two Ayurvedic Oils. Whip the mixture until it cools. The cream should thicken slightly as it cools down, but will not become firm. If desired, add a few drops of your favorite Absolute, Attar, or Essential Oil. Jasmine Absolute would be a great choice. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar and allow it to cool completely.

This intensely moisturizing hair cream can be used in very small quantities to add targeted moisture, or to help a hair style hold its texture. Ayurvedic Hair Cream may be especially effective when applied to the ends of the hair, or when it is rubbed into the scalp as an overnight treatment. Please note that this formula may be too intense for some hair types. Experiment with a small amount before using a lot of product. Ayurvedic Hair Cream can be packaged in any 4 ounce jar. I particularly like using Flat White Cream Jars for this formula.

These ingredients can be found at From Nature with Love and Amazon.com

Afro Jewelry- Rachel Stewart Jewelry

2011-02-28T16:45:00.000-08:00

Jewelry by Rachel Stewart Jewelry

African en Vogue! Who new?

2011-02-26T14:16:00.000-08:00

It fails to amaze me how certain celebs can bring a style into popularity and all of a sudden it's the rage. I ain't hating, but what you see has always been there. Get me?
Check out what Gwen Stefani is wearing from her L.A.M.B. label.

Maryanne E Mokoko & Stephanie T Mouapi of Côté Minou

These ladies put a modern twist on traditional African fabric. Wouldn't these outfits look good with an afro?

Banana Avacado Smoothie by Marcus Samuelsson

2011-02-26T13:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
juice from one lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bananas, chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/4 cup vanilla ice cream

Directions

Combine the avocado, orange juice, bananas, ginger, honey and yogurt in a blender and puree until smooth.

Mix in the lime juice and salt.

Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/

Essence.com Natural Hair Diary

2011-02-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Natural Hair Diary: Nikia Phoenix, Model RT @essenceonline Buzz up!Like this story? Hair Story

Natural Hair Diary: Nikia Phoenix, Model

Thursday, February 3, 2011
6:00 AM
by Patrice Grell Yursik

In the latest installment of our Natural Hair Diary series, Afrobella.com's Patrice Grell Yursik profiles Nikia Phoenix, a L.A.-based model with a coily, chestnut-hued 'fro.

Natural Woman: Nikia Phoenix
Age: 30
City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Model

Hair Journey: Nikia got her first relaxer at six years old. "I was about to enter the first grade and my mom wanted my hair to look 'nice,'" she says. "My hair is thick, coarse and dry, so I think she figured it'd be easier to style with a relaxer."

When Nikia began her modeling career at age 25, her hair was still chemically processed. "Around 2005, advertisers started using more natural haired models...mostly light-skinned women with loose curls," she says. "My hair was relaxed, but hairstylists on set were styling my hair to look like that. I was like, this is cute, but it's not what my natural hair looks like!" At that point, Nikia cut her hair, transitioned, and never looked back.

These days, her hairstyling on shoots is kept to a minimum. "I'm convinced that people [in the industry] don't know how to work with black hair," she says. "They're scared of it and don't have any training. Stylists will just spray it and walk away."

Read more: http://www.essence.com/hair/hair_story/natural_hair_diary_nikia_phoenix_model.php#ixzz1DCqEYzE1

Original Art from I love My Hair

2011-01-25T19:08:00.000-08:00

Check out some of I Love My Hair original artwork. So Cute!

Tell Me What You Think

2011-01-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

Random Styles

2011-01-17T13:35:00.000-08:00

Nourish Your Afro

2011-01-16T18:33:00.000-08:00

Afro Movement

2011-01-16T16:57:00.000-08:00

I am starting to see a movement of women giving up the creamy crack (relaxer) and going natural. I've been doing it for 14 years. I am now trying to grow it long. It'a journey! Some might go back to the relaxer, I am just trying not to cut my hair Amber Rose style.