YouTube's Top 5 Natural Hair Care Vloggers

In the past few years there has been a natural hair revolution in the black community.  I find myself looking around at the gym, church, the mall and in airports for women with natural hair. To my surprise, I have been noticing that there are more naturals than relaxed girls....which made me coin the phrase "Perms are so 1992." This is not to disrespect women with relaxers, I am just acknowledging the trend among women of color who have decided to embrace their natural beauty. 

It appears that the media is catching on to this trend with recent articles on CNN and the New York Times highlighting African American women and their natural hair. Also a rendition of a Sesame Street puppet singing I Love My Hair and Forever 21's "I love my hair" Tee (Currently out of stock-pictured to the left) further solidifies that the world is taking notice of our big and bold kinks and curls. 

Today's article in the Huffington Post features 5 natural hair vloggers we have all grown to love. Check out the link: Youtube's Top 5 Natural Hair Care Vloggers.

Check out Elle's Holiest of the Holy Grail List! She is wearing the "I LOVE MY CURLS" Tee

Check out Elle's blog at: Quest for the Perfect Curl

5 celebrities we wish would join team natural

We all know the effects of a weave or color gone bad but we still love them. Remember that summer you got micros and it pulled out all your sides? Or those bleach blonde highlights that ate away at your hair? Even though weaves and color look great for the moment they definitely have a lastly effect. Many of us, have chosen to join team natural because of the damage caused by styling. Just like us, celebrities get bored with their style and need to switch it up. Which leads me to wonder what celebrities like Naomi Campbell or Beyonce would look like if they joined team natural?

Naomi Campbell

We have all seen the embarrassing photos of Naomi's thinning sides. That was definitely a weave gone bad. This picture captures the natural beauty that is hidden behind the long Indian hair that Naomi loves so much. 

Beyonce

Beyonce! Beyonce! I love this girl and really can't get enough of her music but I’m a bit tired of seeing the same old long blonde tresses as she pops her booty on stage. This pic of Beyonce reminds me a little of Tina Turner or Diana Ross….one of the two but I think she would be a beautiful addition to team natural. 

Rihanna

It is undeniable that Rihanna is the queen of hair and fashion trends. Remember the asymmetrical bob trend? Yea I know you do. I bet you even tried it. Or her jet black mohawk? When it comes to style Rihanna's got it. She appears to be over her fierce red mane as we recently saw her sport a new do. Rihanna looks fabulous in this afro/twisted wig. 

Nicki Minaj

Nicki is definitely not scaaarrreed to change up her look. From bright pink to multi colored blonde Nicki has tried it all. What I would really like to see is how she would look with her natural tresses. She is such a beautiful girl with an awesome voice. 

Jennifer Hudson

If one person in hollywood has brought sexy back its Jennifer Hudson. She looked great 40 pounds ago but she looks even better now. Looks like having a baby and a new man has been good for Jen (it usually works the opposite for most of us---referring to weight). I loved her role in "Sex and the City" and " Dream Girls", in both movies she wore a curlier mane. I think her beautiful face would definitely compliment a textured fro.  

30 Black women bloggers you should know

I recently came across an article on ForHarriet.com featuring inspirational female black bloggers. The list  includes blogs from relationships to entrepreneurship. It is definitely a MUST SEE. 

My girl Kurly Bella made the cut!

CONGRATULATIONS to all the ladies that were featured! 

Article Link: 30 black women bloggers you should know

Hair Recipes so good you can eat them!

There is no doubt that beautiful hair is a measure of its care. As mentioned in The Natural Hair Care Regimen, it is imperative that you deep condition your hair at least once a week to keep it healthy. 

Curly hair unlike straight hair often lacks moisture. This is one of the reasons why you need to deep condition more now than when you had a relaxer. Here are a some yummy recipes whose ingredients can be found in your kitchen.  

Avocado and Honey Deep Conditioner

1/2 Avocado

1 egg

1 tablespoon of honey

1 cup of mayonnaise 

In a bowl mash avocado to a paste. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Apply mixture to damp hair. Cover hair with plastic cap. Sit under dryer for 15 mins. Wash hair with moisturizing shampoo. 

Avocado- Nourishes, smoothes and softens hair. 

Eggs- Add shine and bounce to hair.

Honey- Adds shine and makes hair soft and supple.

Mayonnaise- moisturizes while giving hair shine and body. 

Banana and Coconut Deep Conditioner

1 banana

1 egg

5 tablespoons of coconut oil 

3 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of milk

Blend banana and egg in a bowl. Add other ingredients and mix until smooth (blender preferred). Apply to hair and cover with a plastic cap. Sit under hooded dryer for 15 mins. Wash hair with moisturizing shampoo. 

Banana- contains potassium which softens the hair.

Eggs- Add shine and bounce to hair. 

Coconut oil- Deeply moisturizes, conditions and softens.

Olive Oil- conditions the hair. 

Milk- moisturizes and nourishes hair. 

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Rihanna's New Hair Do Unveiled....

Rihanna is definitely a trend setter when it comes to fashion and hair! What do you think about her new hair do? Like it? Love it? Can't wait to try it? Or will you take a rain check?

I have to admit I love this look on her. Stripped tee, booty jeans and nude below the knee open toe boots...NICE!

DIY: Natural Hair and Button Earrings

Studded earrings and short natural hair are a perfect combination! Nothing says elegant and classy like an updo and FAB earrings. Ever pictured a certain kind/type of earring but couldn't find it anywhere? Well here is your chance to create your masterpiece. Below is a Do-It-Yourself guide to creating personalized earrings. 

What do you need:

1. Superglue
2. Earring backs (Purchase online at : www.Hancockfabrics.com or any Fabric store near you.)
3. Buttons, bottle caps or anything with a flat back surface that you think would make a cute pair of earrings. 

How To: 

1. Superglue flat part of earring back to reverse side of flat button, and let dry for 3 minutes.
2. Repeat on second button to make a pair of earrings and viola!!! 

*I'm sure you have some old jackets that have fabulous buttons. If not visit a thrift store and go button shopping. You can even get creative by spraying, painting or decorating your button earrings.*

*WARNING: This can be an extremely fun project if girlfriends are added.*

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