RIP Barry:) Your music is timeless and so was that hair:)

HOME REMEDIES FOR MOSQUITO BITES

Well the dog days of summer make us wish for rainy days to cool off. Unfortunately their is a price to pay for everything ..and by price I mean MOSQUITOES.  I hate those bloodsuckers just as much as next person. Here is my ode to getting rid of that horrible itch they leave, and making your summer a little better:)

1)  COLD GREEN TEA BAGS
 The compounds in the tea combined with the coldness of the bag allow for great relief of mosquito itch:)

2) HONEY and ALOE VERA
Honey and ALOE VERA has a natural antiseptic properties to heal the bite faster.

3) BASIL LEAVES
Basil has actually been shown to repel mosquito

4) APPLE CIDAR VINEGAR
Drink 2 teaspoons in one cup of water has been said to repel mosquitoes as well:)

Hope these remedies help you with those little miniature vampires out there:) I'm M kyles signing out:)

Ok afro Puffs I SO HEART THIS GIRL and her TUTORIAL!!:)

A great Article from Co Co and Cream

Since I’ve begun wearing my natural curly afro, I’ve had an overwhelming amount of requests from people who would like to touch my hair. Both friends and strangers of all ethnicities are completely fascinated with how it looks, how it feels, how it stays up, etc. I am equally fascinated, though there’s no mystery for me as naturally, it is growing out of my own head and I know the steps and care it takes to make it look the way it does. Sometimes the shock and awe is extremely flattering and other times, it is just plain weird.

CNN is discussing this phenomenon with touching natural hair in a piece named “‘Can I touch it?’ The fascination with natural, African-American hair” written by Lisa Respers France. In it, blogger Tamara Winfrey Harris of What Tami Said tells a story of how a middle-aged white woman reached out to touch her hair in a restaurant, which completely took her by surprise. Blogger Los Angelista also had a similar story in which a woman said: “Are you serious, I can’t touch your hair?”. Her response:



“Because my black ancestors may have been your ancestors’ property, and had to smile while they got touched in ways they didn’t want to, but I am not YOUR property and never will be so you’d best move your hand away from me.”

Lisa goes on to discuss the idea of straight hair being thought of as easier to care for in the black community, as well as all the ways natural hair is described from curly to kinky to nappy.



Keneesha Hudson’s company Urbanbella is profiled, which helps women of color embrace and care for their natural hair texture. Keneesha has been natural since 2002, when she did the “big chop” like so many women with natural hair choose to do instead of growing their relaxers out slowly. She is still met with salon visitors who want to touch her hair to make sure it is real and not a weave, as well as those who want to touch it just out of curiosity.



“For the longest time we black women have been wearing our hair chemically straightened to a point where most of us really don’t know what our natural hair looks like. There’s a generation of us who have never even seen our hair in any form but straight except for baby pictures.” – Keneesha Hudson

Issa Rae of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” believes that hair is a huge component of being black and I have to agree with her. Our beauty and bodies in general garner a lot of attention and always have. We are thought of as exotic and unique, from the hair on our heads, to our varied complexions, to our curves or lack thereof. Hair is an intrinsic component of femininity as well, thus we have another level of the curiosity factor as our hair comes in so many forms, especially when natural.



I am often now met with a hair pat or “Your hair is awesome” as opposed to the usual greetings I would get with straight hair, but I really am not bothered. I have gotten more shock and awe from black people (black men especially) than any other race. I think this speaks to the fact that even we as a people aren’t accustomed to seeing our own hair in its natural form. Everyday, the debate continues and hopefully it takes on a form of complete positivity. As long as those ignorant to the feel of natural hair maintain a healthy and kind approach, I guarantee this will only foster appreciation of it.



Visit www.cnn.com to read the entire article.



What do you think of CNN discussing the obsession with touching natural hair? What are your experiences with it?

-Faith Cummings

Hair Envy is in the AIR!!!

REAL PEOPLE REAL ANSWERS EDITION 13

A DAY IN THE LIFE

“Living Naturally You”

Real People Real Answers

 

 

What’s your name?
My name is Shren! Or @ShrenAKO on twitter 

 How old are you?
I turned 24 years old July 14th

 Where are you from?
Born in New Jersey, Raised in Oklahoma

What is your occupation?
Receptionist

5. How would you describe yourself?
I am God-fearing, naturally beautiful, intelligent, outgoing, energetic, family oriented, and love to be around loving people.

6. When did you first decide to become natural?
I decided to go natural the beginning of 2010, but I thought about the true beauty of it around 2008, and how I would go about doing it, but I did not have enough courage until July 2010. I told myself this is it, I’m doing the BIG CHOP. I only had about two months of new growth, because I had stopped getting perms May 2010. So, about a month and a half of new growth and I did the Big Chop, July 28th 2010. My first year with natural hair just past and I am more than excited and look forward to my two year mark. 

If there was one word to describe your style what would it be?
Unique! I do all types of things with my hair. Especially on the weekends. I do updos, wash-n-go’s, puffs! You name it, I’ve done it. Before I was natural I had no clue that my hair was so beautiful and curly. I’ve always wanted big beautiful hair of my own, I would put weave in it in the past to accomplish this...but now! I have my own hair, and I cherish it! I thank God for it. Going natural is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Who are some people that inspire you the most?
There are plenty of vloggers on Youtube that inspire me. Such as, Iamsonotmyhair, BeautifulBlackBabyDoll, AfricanExport, and many many more. Bloggers also inspire me to do more with my hair, and new products. I actually encourage myself to stay natural, because I know that I will never go back to the hair damage (perms) again!

 What do you want to be when you grow up?
Well, if I was speaking for my hair! Big, healthy, and gorgeous! For myself, I want whatever God has for me. I want to be able to look back at these years and smile, I want to explore the world, and be successful. The sky is the Limit for most, but I’m shooting for the stars.

What advice would you give to others who wanted to go natural or live a more natural based lifestyle?
I’ll say, “Go For It!!!” There’s nothing like healthy hair. First do your research, and know the steps you’ll need to take in order to healthfully maintain your natural curls or locs if you choose. Remember, No person’s hair is the same, so research products, and find out what works best on your hair. Read blogs, view YouTube videos, and follow your favorite gal or guy, and seek information. Once you’ve chose the natural hair route / journey, please remember that, WATER is your Hair’s Best Friend! 

 What’s your favorite quote?
Don’t Remove the Kinks from your hair. Remove them from your brain! ~Marcus Garvey

I just discovered her BUT I LOVE HER!!! You gone head LEDISI!!!