Okay, it’s been 15 days since I did yarn twists in my hair. I will be taking them down tomorrow but I did want to post pictures of different ways in which I wore them. I did want to note that the smaller you do them the longer they last. The only reason I’m taking mine down is because the ends of my natural hair is starting to swell probably because I was in New Orleans last week and it was raining almost the whole time. I will be doing them again but probably a little smaller next time.

I’m pleased to add the Tar Heel State to the Natural-ness in the States feature.  Please meet Portia and some of her lovely natural family members (son, sister-in-law & sister)!

Name:
Portia

What state are you representing?
North Carolina

How long have you been natural?
4 months

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
There are mostly people with locs in my area and very few loose
naturals. I always get asked if I am planning on locking because
that’s the norm around here.

Additional comments regarding your natural hair:
I love my hair, the way she feels, moves, looks, smells, coils,
curls, bounces, and twirls. From being relaxed most of my life to now
being 100% natural, I can say that this is the best choice I have ever
made for myself.

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here: Natural-ness in the States. I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most! Once I get at least 20 submissions, I will randomly choose one lucky person for a special giveaway!

Special purchase: Buy an autographed copy of Val & Nadine now for only $10 + s/h (while supplies last). Only 14 copies available at this price!

I was at Walmart recently when I came across a great set of combs.  Priced at around $4, I quickly grabbed a set.  The set includes 10 combs that can be used for all sorts of purposes.  I’ labeled my two favorite combs below. I now own two sets of these combs; one for me and one for my daughter. These combs have a smooth finish and they don’t snag the hair.  I highly recommend this set.

I am thrilled to have the Magnolia State be the first state represented in the new Natural-ness in the States feature. I am pleased to introduce Denise!

Name:
Denise

What state are you representing?
Mississippi

How long have you been natural?
six (6) months

What’s the natural scene like in your area?
More and more women are adapting to their natural hair. I love to see
a natural sister.

Additional comments regarding your natural hair:
Loving my natural look. Excited about my hair growth and finding the
right products for the look I want.

Would you like to “Rep Your State”?

If so, please fill out the form here: Natural-ness in the States. I will be glad to accept more than one entry from the same state. Let’s see what state will be represented the most! Once I get at least 20 submissions, I will randomly choose one lucky person for a special giveaway!

Special purchase: Buy an autographed copy of Val & Nadine now for only $10 + s/h (while supplies last). Only 14 copies available at this price!

Also available for purchase here: Val & Nadine: one sista’s comic interpretation of going nappy at a new lower price!

Product Purpose:

Shampoo - Hydrates & Strengthens

Conditioner – Moisturizes & Restores

Ingredients:

Shampoo - Aqua (water), sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium chloride, glucono- lactone, sodium benzoate, phenethyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, citric acid, stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl lauryglucosides chloride, arctium lappa (burdock root extract), hydrolyzed soy protein, panthenol,, thymus  polysorbate 20, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary oil),  mentha arvensis (cornmint oil), cinnamomum camphora (camphor oil), lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), citrus ausantium (orange oil).

Conditioner - Aqua (water), behentrimonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, phenethyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 60, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium citrate, stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl laurylglucosides chloride, aloe barbadensis, panthenol, tocopherol (vitamin e), matricaria recutita (chamomile flower extract), polysorbate 20, lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), rosmarinus officialis (rosemary oil), mentha arvensis (cornmint oil), cinnamomum camphora (camphor oil), citrus aurantium (orange oil).

Product Review:

Quality products without a bunch of harsh ingredients do not have to cost an arm and a leg.  I found this out on a recent visit to my local Whole Foods Market. I went to Whole foods specifically to try and find products that did not contain a long list of “bad for you” ingredients.  I did not have much money to spend so I was pleased and surprised to find the 365 product line.  I was able to buy the shampoo (16 oz bottle) for $2.99.  The conditioner was only $4.99 for a 32 oz bottle. This is more than comparable to department store brands of shampoo and conditioner (i.e. Suave, TREsemme, etc.) The first thing that caught my eye was the fact that neither the shampoo or conditioner contains any parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial fragrance and no animal ingredient s (says so right on the label).  On top of that, these products were made with no animal testing.

While not the absolute best shampoo & conditioner that I have bought, I am getting pretty good results from these products.  The shampoo cleans my hair well without stripping it.  The conditioner leave my hair nice and soft.  Both have a very pleasant scent without being too over-whelming.  Overall, for the price, you just can’t beat these products.  I would definitely buy this shampoo & conditioner again!

Special purchase: Buy an autographed copy of Val & Nadine now for only $10 + s/h (while supplies last). Only 14 copies available at this price!

Also available for purchase here: Val & Nadine: one sista’s comic interpretation of going nappy at a new lower price!

Yesterday I added a post about the latest braids that I did on my daughter. Today, I wanted to follow up with some pictures of a few variations of the braids. These braids had a few styling options. Of course, the braids could just be left done, or they could be worn in a pony tail, half up and half down, two pony tails, etc. Here are a few ways that I styled her braids:

Special purchase: Buy an autographed copy of Val & Nadine now for only $10 + s/h (while supplies last). Only 14 copies available at this price!

Also available for purchase here: Val & Nadine: one sista’s comic interpretation of going nappy at a new lower price!