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The creator of www.glaccessories.etsy.com   has offered to sponsor a giveaway on theNaturally Beautiful Hair Blog.  In  order to win the contest, reply to this post withyour comment, answering the following question - If you could only give one reason, to someone who is thinkingabout going natural, what would it be? The winner of this contest will win two items!  A purplecrochet hair flower/brooch and a pair of cotton earrings!! The contest will endin two weeks, on Tuesday August 9 th at 11:00 pm.  The winner of the contest will be chosen bythe jewelry designer. Once the winner has been chosen, I will given an emailaddress to where you can forward your ship-to information, to claim your prize. To learn more about GL Accessories, go to her page on Etsy and on Facebook .

Currently Obsessed ... loving the individuality of her style.

LOL....  Loving this photo from L ADI SWAGG!

Beautiful photo of model Bre. Photo found on Currently Obsessed With... .

Check out Nikki's Beads, Braids & Beyond blog post today, on how to change your daughters doll hair from straight to a natural texture.  Nikki's Natural Hair for Dolls Tutorial takes you through the process you step by step.    I soo love this post by Nikki! She also list some great links to sites that show how you can change a barbies hair to loc's. If any one tries this, please let me know.  To see barbie loc's how to, check out - Play Barbie and Corsetkitten .

Fellow blogger Diedre Callam talks about her Natural Hair Story - "I created my blog,  keepitkinky.blogspot.com , for those who want options for managing their natural hair in any way that they desire. I'm quietly emotional and extremely expressive. My often hidden explorative personality constantly oozes out of my scalp, nurturing the myriad of hairstyles I have done in the past five years. I've been locked-natural thrice, loose-natural about 4 times and relaxed about 2. Oh yeah, and I don't play with ideas of cutting my hair off. I just do it. I'll say what need not be said though, natural hair generally wins for me and is my preference. Right now I am newly braid-locked and loving it. If I could give a newly natural one piece of advice, it would be to love yourself. I don't mean the you that people see, I mean the you that is stripped down and clean every morning after a shower. Love that you and embrace your assets and your flaws. Self accept...

Natural Black HairCare Tips When it comes to the gentle care of African American skinand hair, there are various ingredients that well-made products contain. Theseingredients will help to rejuvenate your skin and hair and replace thenutrients that are lost in day to day living.   Shea Butter Cream Shea butter cream has long been known for its effectivenessas an emulsifier and a moisturizingcream . It is especially valuable in treating wrinkles, skin discolorations,dark spots, blemishes, dry skin, acne, burns and for fading scars. Shea butteralso helps to provide natural protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.It is easily absorbed into your skin, and it won't leave your skin feelinggreasy, as some other types of products can. Shea butter cream helps to soften your skin, and maysometimes be found in hair conditioners in its butter form. It helps torevitalize and rehydrate brittle or dry hair. It will also keep hair frombreaking as easily, and make it softer to the touch. She...

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One of the great ways to enhance your confidence is to take class that help you embrace and love being a woman.  "GoDiva Studio is an exotic dance studio located in Bloomfield, New Jersey that specializes in pole, belly and erotic fitness dance classes.  Founded in 2010 by three friends, Ty Smith, Nikki Philip and Sonya Miller, GoDiva Studio strives to assist women in discovering their sensuality while simultaneously confronting the negative stereotypes associated with exotic dancing, and using it for a positive purpose."   Not only have these ladies successfully put a spin on erotic fitness, they proudly represent the natural hair community while doing so. For more information, visit the GoDiva’s website at Go Diva Studio .

 Great photos from Natasha, author of Making That Natural Step and creator of the Journey To Nappy blog.

Introducing Erika. Fresh faced natural beauty!  Q: What is your hair story?  What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair? A:   My mother permed my hair at the tender age of 5. I started out with two long, kinky, beautiful braids and ended up with brittle, bone straight hair up to my ears by the time I was sixteen. I was in high school when I began experimenting with various products and black rinses. One day I showed up at my childhood dominican hair salon and the stylist who gave me my first perm looked at me with a sad face and she goes "Ay mami why you hair look so bad?"  I was ashamed of my hair ever since. I struggled with my hair all throughout my teenage years and  it was shedding more by the day. I began to get braids which I hated. They'd pull and tug at my scalp. I hated the smell of the green gel they used, the smell of weave and burned hair and grease and throbbing headaches after I was done. A few years later, I cut ...

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        "Our beauty comes in many shades of browns. Our textures are unbelievably unlimited. There is wisdom and knowledge that shines from within us all. That beauty, knowledge, wisdom and heart connects us all in away that can never been taken. Know that there is power in the beauty of our beautiful brown skin and in our amazing hair textures - that carries our history, pride, power and strength."                     -  Karen, Author of the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog