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Monistat for Natural Hair Growth I was recently asked on Facebook by a lovely young lady about using Monistat for hair growth. Yes…….you read right. We are talking about Monistat Cream. You should have seen my face as I read this. I had to quickly tell her to ignore those blog posts and videos promoting this foolishness.  Oh boy! The things we women do for the dream of long hair. I have seen and heard of a lot of remedies for hair growth. However using Monistat cream for hair growth is by far the most outlandish remedy of them all. Like really?

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Featured Naturalista: Lisa Hunter   Where are you from? I am from Greensboro, NC. What’s something we wouldn't know by looking at you? I love Jesus Christ with all of my heart and soul. I am also an undercover nerd, that loves science. I am currently a technologist of microbiology, and I'm pursuing my master's degree in Theological Studies. Aside from natural hair I absolutely love fashion, people, and animals. I'm probably one of the most positive and funniest people you'd ever meet, because I believe you can find the good in any situation. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for almost 4 years. My last relaxed was in August of 2010. Did you do the Big Chop or did you transition to natural hair and When? I chose to go through the transition phase, mainly because I didn't have the courage to do the big chop. I wanted to keep my length as long as possible and this was an easier process for myself. I transitioned for a y

Product Review: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Curl La La Defining Curl Custard gives curls and coils long lasting moisture and hold, without crunch or flaking. Promises: Kiss frizzy, hard-to-tame hair good-bye. The mega-moisture humectants in Curl La La Defining Curl Custard give long-lasting bounce to curls, adds shine and definition to spirals and coils. Define your signature look by adding a little or a lot. Whatever your style, rest assure that it will be well-moisturized and soft to the touch, without caking or flaking. Use it as often as needed on wet or dry hair.

Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy - Product Review Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Knot On My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy will help you comb through difficult to manage hair, while providing your hair with a restorative moisture balance. Promises: Have no fear! Your hair has its own personal Super Hero, guarding against tangles, knots and unruly, tresses! With the power of its "silky slip," Knot On My Watch helps the comb glide through hard-to-manage hair, leaving it tangle-free and protected from breakage, while restoring a healthy moisture balance. Use as often as needed on wet or dry hair. Great detangling solution for all hair types and textures.

Product Review: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner Promises: Tame, nourish and deep condition frizzy, hard-to-manage, dehydrated, brittle natural curls, coils and waves with natural extracts and proteins. Gentle humectants moisturize and hydrate. It's an excellent restorative treatment for any type or texture, including natural, colored, relaxed, and texturized hair. Gentle enough to be used daily after shampooing. Enhanced with Shea Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Keratin to promote softness, strength, shine and pliability

Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Oh So Clean! Moisturizing & Softening Shampoo Aunt Jackie's natural hair products has been the talk of the town recently. So of course, I had to get my hands on these products. Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils collection consist of a Shampoo, Conditioner, Detangler and a Defining Curl Custard. These products are all free of any sulfates, parabens, mineral oil and petrolatum. you know I love that. Promises: Treat your chronically dry hair to this lather-rich, deep moisturizing hair bath. Enriched with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tresses become super clean, soft, hydrated and easier to comb.

As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner Product Review Product Promises: Gently cleanses hair and scalp Removes product residue Preserve moisture Price : $8 for 16oz Where to buy: Target Stores or Sally Beauty Store My Thoughts: So I bought this because lots of people was talking about it and being the Product Junkie that I am I forked over the cash. I have used most of the jar so far and I like it. It leaves my hair soft and my hair was clean. I like how it makes my hair feel after I rinse. I suggest leaving it in for a few minutes while you shave or whatever else you do in the shower to get a full conditioning.  I noticed that if I used lots of product that week then this CoWash is not enough to clean my hair and scalp in one wash. I have to repeat the process. I believe it removes some product build up but not a full week's worth of gels and moisturizers and oils. If your a wash and go person or if you Cowash your hair few times a week then

Now I have heard lots of heartbreaking stories about wearing weaves but this one is truthfully painful to hear. The actress Countess Vaughn, revealed on The Doctor's TV that she suffered severely as a result of wearing lace front wigs religiously. These wigs are very attractive to women in the black community. They are more appealing because they cover your entire head and once in place, it can really look like your natural hair (hairline and all). So what does it need to stay in place and look good? Not pins or strings but GLUE! Yes, the lace front wings have to be glued to the perimeter of your head. Countess Vaughn developed a horrible allergic reaction from the glue that is used to fasten the wig to her skin. If this is not a sign and witness to the harms of these weaves then I don't know what will make women stop wearing these things on their head. Is the pain of chemical reactions and other harmful effects of wearing wigs worth it? Countess Vaughn was brave en

 Featured Naturalista: Benita Andrews Hey Guys! Its a real pleasure featuring Benita as this week's Naturalista. Benita Andrews is the owner of the natural hair care product boutique Frize' Boutique . Enjoy her story below: Where are you from? Savannah, GA What’s something we wouldn't know by looking at you? I owner of a natural hair product boutique by the name of Frize' Boutique  www.frizeboutique.com

Shampooing Natural Hair Are you shampooing your natural hair properly? How hard can it be though? Isn't it just wetting your hair, applying shampoo, rinsing and be done. Well, sorry to burst your bubble but that's a NO!  Have you ever shampooed your hair but your scalp has white residue on it or your scalp do not feel or look clean? Well that's because you might not be doing this thing right. So how do you do it?   1. First, choose the right shampoo. Choose sulfate-free shampoos for routine washes. Shampoos containing sulfates can leave your hair brittle and dry - we don't want that. So choose a good shampoo that is sulfate-free. SheaMoisture and OBI makes really good moisturizing shampoos and Shampoo Bar, give them a try.  2. Divide your hair in sections.  Unless you have straight hair, shampooing your entire head all at once will lead to tangles, breakage, split ends, and itchy dirty scalp. Shampooing your natural hair in sections allow you to pay

Lupita Nyong’o, the gracious black beauty was an honoree at the Essence Women Luncheon a few days ago. In her speech, revealed her struggles being a black girl to womanhood and how images of the supermodel Alek Wek made her see beauty in herself as they both shared the same 'midnight' complexion. She then pulled out a letter a fan wrote to her thanking her for appearing on the scene just in time before she ordered Decia's Whitencious bleaching cream.  “Dear Lupita,” it reads, “I think you’re really lucky to be this Black but yet this successful in Hollywood overnight. I was just about to buy Dencia’s Whitenicious cream to lighten my skin when you appeared on the world map and saved me.” Who or what is Decia's Whitencious Cream you might ask? Dencia is the Cameroonian-Nigerian singer 'was' of dark complexion but been using bleaching cream to lighten her skin to a 'very pale' complexion. Now I urge you to look up FOOL in the dictionary and her pale

By Tiffany Shawn of  http://mynaturalreality.com/ When Hattie McDaniel accepted her Oscar in 1940, she walked to the podium from a segregated table away from her “Gone With the Wind” co-stars. [ Source ] Read More!!!

Pooka Pure & Simple Shea Body Butter Pooka Pure & Simple Body Butter Product Promises: Conditions and moisturizes dry skin Price: $14.99 Where To Buy: http://www.pookapureandsimple.com/products/bodybutters.asp Ingredients: Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Fragrance & Essential Oils My Thoughts: I got these two Pooka Shea Body Butter as engagement gifts from my friend Krista and boy do I love them. First, I must say that the smell is to die for. The guava mango and the pomegranate body butter smell so good; you would be tempted to take a bite. Lol! I am a sucker for all things natural and loved that the ingredients used in these body butters are natural. These butters only differ in fragrance so there isnt any difference in performance. I love love love these Pooka Shea Body Butters. Shea butter based products work for me because I have dry eczema skin so I was over the moon happy when I got these. These Pooka body butters left my skin

Tutorial: 3 Strand Twist Out On Natural Hair My new obsession is the Three(3) Strand Twist Out on my Natural Hair. 3 strand twist out are great because they leave my hair a lot more fuller than my usual braid outs. In addition, my curls are more spirally and elongated than any other curl defining method. It might seem complicated at first, but 3 strand twist have become second nature to me. After doing it a couple times its really easy. In the video below I show you how I do this type of twist out. Tutorial: 3 Strand Twist Out On Natural Hair