Sunday, July 3, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Feather Jewelry Trend
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.
luxorcouture.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday's Recipe: Ayurvedic Hair Cream Recipe
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.
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
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
African en Vogue! Who new?
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.
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
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/
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Essence.com Natural Hair Diary
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
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Afro Movement
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.
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