Calling all Naturals! It is back! The world's largest gathering of
naturals is being held in Atlanta again. April 27-28, 2008- come see
all of the vendors, visit with your Natural friends, take part in the
free seminars on hair and wellness. This event is truly all about you
and your needs as a woman or man with natural hair.

Are you transitioning? Come out and see all of the positive aspects
of natural hair that await you! This is an amazing opportunity to
show your sons and daughters that nappiness is going on in other
places outside of your household. Let them see the thousands of ways
that natural hair can be worn and adorned.

Come see your favorite product manufacturers, take home free samples,
see style demonstrations, check out the competitions, and more! If
you are a natural, you should be here!

There are hotel rates reserved for travelers, bus packages from major
cities near Atlanta, purchase your tickets to the show today.
Encourage your natural friends and group members- make it an annual
group trip for years to come.

Do you make your own products? Would you like to see your target
audience in one place? Become a vendor! Email me here
keke@... to find out how!

www.naturalhairshow.org

www.naturalhair.org

Thank you so much it means a lot that you replied to me.

Samantha <slchisolm@...> wrote:          You can get in cut in a nice
taperred style. I just recently cut mine
off to start over ( been natural for 3 years now) My hair was cut in
layers and I wanted it to be even all over, so I cut if off. Here are
some pics of my cut. You can tell your stylist you want it cut like
say Melinda Williams or Fantasia but just leave it natural. With it
being soo short, you can just wash and go (well put in some kind of
leave in conditoner so that it'll curl up) oh well I tried to put
pics on this but I couldn't. I'll post them on the site later...

Godd Luck:)

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "kellyann.kelly"
<kellyann.kelly@...> wrote:
>
> I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
> but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
> dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
> particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
> please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.
>






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You can get in cut in a nice taperred style. I just recently cut mine
off to start over ( been natural for 3 years now) My hair was cut in
layers and I wanted it to be even all over, so I cut if off. Here are
some pics of my cut. You can tell your stylist you want it cut like
say Melinda Williams or Fantasia but just leave it natural. With it
being soo short, you can just wash and go (well put in some kind of
leave in conditoner so that it'll curl up) oh well I tried to put
pics on this but I couldn't.  I'll post them on the site later...

Godd Luck:)





--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "kellyann.kelly"
<kellyann.kelly@...> wrote:
>
> I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
> but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
> dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
> particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
> please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.
>

I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCVm_GoyC_0

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O Kay the pictures would not show on the mailings I am new to the click and
paste and uploading some how I have the pictures posted on my Fotki page sorry
for the inconvenience



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Okay for those who are looking for locking tools,here is what I have this
came with a pack of beads. The bead threader got 100 beads with one of the
threaders for 50 cents at a dollar store. Very easy to use as well I wanted to
share for all the help you all have given me. While in the group Thanks to all
!!   Daisy



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Thanks for all the advice.  I am going to try Miss Jessie's for a month
to see how it does on her hair.

I made the mistake of putting a texturizer in my daughters hair when she was
about 5 yrs old, and 4 years later, we are still struggling with the after
effects.  It was, THE worst decision I made regarding my daughter!  I like KC
believe that a good conditioner is the best.  I have started using Miss Jessies
in my daughters hair and all that I can say is thank you Jesus.  It has made the
hair styling experience much easier for both of us!
   Tonia

KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
           Personally, I don't like the idea of introducing chemicals to such a
young child's head. My hair is long and afro textured as well. Wetting my hair
and applying a good dose of conditioner makes it much more manageable. Please
give it a try.

KC

Mysea <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
My daughter is 5 year's old. She has hair that is tight curled, thick
and long. I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
can be easily managed. Is this a good idea.

KC
The Afro in Kimono!

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T. Yvette
"To be blessed, You must be a blessing!"

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Hello Ladies, and Happy New Year

I wanted to know has anyone every tried DevaCurl Products? Are they
okay for Kinky hair textures?

How do ya'll protect your hair at night when? I usually keep conrows in
and I wear a satin headwrap, but when I take them down and have my
hair "free flowin" sometimes I put a sation cap on but my hair gets
smashed. I have a satin pillowcase too put my hair still gets smashed
when I lay on it without a cap.

Last question, can anyone suggests some winter hair tips for someone
who doesn't want to wear protective styles all winter long?

Thanks in advance ladies
Be Blessed

Samantha

I have to agree. A texturizer is just a relaxer and introducing a relaxer to a
child's hair at such a young age only leads to dependence on them through out
the rest of her life because she will have never learned to maintain and style
her hair in it's natural state.

It can be hard to manage natural hair, but that is simply because it is a
learning process. You have to be willing to take the time to LEARN how to take
care of it in the same way that you need to learn how to take care of relaxed
hair.

And I know that you did not explicitly state this, but often we turn to a
relaxer to straighten our hair  thinking that a relaxer will somehow magically
make it  "easier" to deal with our hair and we will  be able to style it with
ease. That is not and has never been the case. Relaxed hair has it hazards and
negatives as well: dry and/or split broken hair, over/under processing,
reactions from the chemicals etc etc ad nauseum.

To me is a matter of which you choose to deal with: learning how to care for her
natural hair and teaching her that this is a viable option or learning and
teaching her how to care for her straightened hair and teaching her that
straight (texturized) hair) is a viable option.The problem as I see it is that
too often when we go the relaxer route we do not teach our young girls natural
hair care or even that it is an option. We are teaching  and indoctrinating that
there is something wrong with her natural hair that can only be "fixed" by
straightening it.

It is a choice, YOUR choice. Choose wisely.

Having said all that there are products that are designed to help with the
manageability of natural hair. Miss Jessie's is one of them:
http://www.missjessies.com/products.htm

They are expensive though so you may want to look into products that you can
make your self or more inexpensive products that do the same thing. The key is
to keep your little girls hair moisturized and well conditioned and to only
manipulate or style it when it is wet (not dry). Something as simple as a
mayonnaise and egg white conditioner used after a shampoo can help. Use shea
butter or whatever your preference is to style afterwards. There are so so so
many cute styles that you can create with natural hair, especially on a little
girl.




KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:                               Personally,
I don't like the idea of introducing chemicals to such a young child's head.  My
hair is long and afro textured as well.  Wetting my hair and applying a good
dose of conditioner makes it much more manageable.  Please give it a try.

    KC

  Mysea <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
            My daughter is 5 year's old. She has hair that is tight curled, thick
  and long. I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
  can be easily managed. Is this a good idea.

  KC
  The Afro in Kimono!








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I wouldn't .  Try growafrohairlong.com she gives some suggestion on loosing
tightly coiled curls for managability.


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--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "Mysea" <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
>
> My daughter is 5 year's old.  She has hair that is tight curled,
thick
> and long.  I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
> can be easily managed.  Is this a good idea.
>
Texturizers are usually used for short hair. When my granddaughter was 4
years old I put in a kiddy perm (PCJ) because her hair was to tight and
hard to manange. She is 8 years old now and has had no problem with it.
Her hair healthy and thick.If you do use a kiddy perm make sure to use
a shampoo for permed hair, (very important)and moisturize daily.
Retouch new growth hair only about 8 weeks apart if needed and a trim
when needed. One product that I like is a cream moisturizer called
Ultra Black Hair cream moisturizer. You can find this online. You can
use the moisturizer of your choice but I like this one because its not
oily but adds shine. If you have a professional do it ask if you can
bring in the perm of your choice.

Good luck in your choice.

Personally, I don't like the idea of introducing chemicals to such a young
child's head.  My hair is long and afro textured as well.  Wetting my hair and
applying a good dose of conditioner makes it much more manageable.  Please give
it a try.

   KC

Mysea <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
           My daughter is 5 year's old. She has hair that is tight curled, thick
and long. I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
can be easily managed. Is this a good idea.






KC
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My daughter is 5 year's old.  She has hair that is tight curled, thick
and long.  I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
can be easily managed.  Is this a good idea.

thanks to all for your many postings that have helped me this year
looking forward to 2008

Hello,

   I have tried Miss Jessies products..

   Eventhough the products are expensive,  I think they are worth
   it. The curly pudding makes your hair a bit stiff but i does elongate the
curl.  i love the baby buttercreme.  it smells good and it really moisturizes
your hair.


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I've tried it , but for my hair?a cheaper--and I think more
effective--alternative is Kinky-Curly's Curling Custard (www.kinky-curly.com).?
I love it!!

Lee
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my old roommate LOVES the curly pudding

   http://www.curlmart.com/store/product.php?productid=578&cat=0&page=1



Shanita Lee-Keelen <prettypink9@...> wrote:
           Hi Group,

Has anyone every tried any of Miss Jessie's products for natural hair?
I am interested in buying the Curly Pudding.

Thanks
prettypink9






"At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated
Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did."
Acts 9:36 (New King James Version)


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Hi Group,

Has anyone every tried any of Miss Jessie's products for natural hair?
I am interested in buying the Curly Pudding.

Thanks
prettypink9

Try Ebony Secret.

A brother used it and handled his acne and razor bumps within a week.  I
heard it even handles eczema on children and adults. Another friend of
mine used it to handle scalp irritation after a color treatment.

I was able to get more information when I went to www.EbonySecret.com
<http://www.ebonysecret.com/>  and used Member Referral ID#: M11097.

Pass this info on to anyone you know who has been suffering.

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, amd <focalpointad@...> wrote:
>
> You could try 5000 mg bioton 1000 mg MSM to begin. It helped my temple
area grow back. Be sure to continue until your hair is strengthened or
the straining (braids, twist etc) has ceased.
>
> The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing.
>
> Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
> Watch your words, they become actions
> Watch your actions, they become habits.
> Watch your Habits, they become character.
> Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny
>
> Jesus is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIGHT
>
>
>
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Has anyone heard of this shampoo?  According to the website, it
regrows hair.....

You could try 5000 mg bioton 1000 mg MSM to begin.  It helped my temple area
grow back.  Be sure to continue until your hair is strengthened or the straining
(braids, twist etc) has ceased.

             The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to
do nothing.

   Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny

Jesus is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIGHT



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Sheer Elegance,

   could you (and anyone else) please tell me how long it took for your
edges to grow back?  I have braids right now while transitioning, but
I can see that my edges are very sparse and weak - I'm almost bald
around that area?  I was told that Nature's Blessings worked well, and
have been using it for about 3 or so months now, but haven't noticed a
difference yet.  Its probably b/c Im still pulling at them by wearing
braids (duh!!).  Also, what did you do to get your edges back?  Thanks
so much!


~ Michaele


> Re: Skincare and black hair growth tips
> Posted by: "Sheer Elegance" carwillis70x7@...   carwillis70x7
> Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:13 am (PST)
>
> I personnaly think that being natural is an extremely
> freeing process. I am at a point in my life that I
> could care less what corporate America thinks of my
> locks.
>
> I do not judge others that have gone back to bondage
> or those that will never free themselves of hair
> straitening, my daughter included. But for me, I
> won't go back to relaxing my hair.
>
> I have spent too much time trying to get my temporal
> area to the point where I can grow hair. That is a
> direct result of being over processed on more than one
> occassion.
>
> However my thought is to each his or her own.
> Whatever makes you happy is what you should do.
> Worry? why worry about what someone else is going to
> say or think. We must learn to be comfortable in the
> skin we are in!
>
> Carolyn Dixon
> --- Nubian <carlylemason@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > How is everyone? I wanted to share some tips. I'm
> > not sure about anyone else, but my hair kept
> > breaking recently because I committed the worst sin;
> > i dyed my hair and relaxed it! My hair was abused!
> > But its the price we pay sometimes for looking good.
> > Or so i thoght. I've gone natural now, no chemicals
> > whatsoever!
> > Anyway, you girls might want to check out
> > www.inkylovesnature.com for good black skincare and
> > www.nubiangold.com for good hair growth stuff.
> > Do you guys think that hair is a way of making a
> > political statement? Do you think that by
> > straightening our hair that we are really abusing
> > ourselves? I read some wroting by Marcus Garvey,
> > which made me think.
> >
> > Let me know guys
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> > Yahoo! For Good this month.
> >
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> >
> >
>
> Carolyn R. Dixon
> "in all of your getting, get understanding" Proverbs 4:6
> Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
> Notorius Nu Psi Chapter 1980
> Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter
> Greater Service, Greater Progress
>

I personnaly think that being natural is an extremely
freeing process.  I am at a point in my life that I
could care less what corporate America thinks of my
locks.

I do not judge others that have gone back to bondage
or those that will never free themselves of hair
straitening, my daughter included.  But for me, I
won't go back to relaxing my hair.

I have spent too much time trying to get my  temporal
area to the point where I can grow hair.  That is a
direct result of being over processed on more than one
occassion.

However my thought is to each his or her own.
Whatever makes you happy is what you should do.
Worry? why worry about what someone else is going to
say or think.  We must learn to be comfortable in the
skin we are in!


Carolyn Dixon
--- Nubian <carlylemason@...> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>   How is everyone? I wanted to share some tips. I'm
> not sure about anyone else, but my hair kept
> breaking recently because I committed the worst sin;
> i dyed my hair and relaxed it! My hair was abused!
> But its the price we pay sometimes for looking good.
> Or so i thoght. I've gone natural now, no chemicals
> whatsoever!
>   Anyway, you girls might want to check out
> www.inkylovesnature.com for good black skincare and
> www.nubiangold.com for good hair growth stuff.
>   Do you guys think that hair is a way of making a
> political statement? Do you think that by
> straightening our hair that we are really abusing
> ourselves? I read some wroting by Marcus Garvey,
> which made me think.
>
>   Let me know guys
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>  For ideas on reducing your carbon footprint visit
> Yahoo! For Good this month.
>
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> removed]
>
>


Carolyn R. Dixon
"in all of your getting, get understanding" Proverbs 4:6
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Notorius Nu Psi Chapter 1980
Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter
Greater Service, Greater Progress




      
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Hi,

   How is everyone? I wanted to share some tips. I'm not sure about anyone else,
but my hair kept breaking recently because I committed the worst sin; i dyed my
hair and relaxed it! My hair was abused! But its the price we pay sometimes for
looking good. Or so i thoght. I've gone natural now, no chemicals whatsoever!
   Anyway, you girls might want to check out www.inkylovesnature.com for good
black skincare and www.nubiangold.com for good hair growth stuff.
   Do you guys think that hair is a way of making a political statement? Do you
think that by straightening our hair that we are really abusing ourselves? I
read some wroting by Marcus Garvey, which made me think.

   Let me know guys


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Thank you so much.  I am enjoying the styles.  Please keep the websites coming.

Erica


----- Original Message ----
From: Sonia <s00nia@...>
To: BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:34:04 PM
Subject: Re: [BlackTresses] HELP!!!!! Getting Married and need pictures of
hairdo

Hi,

this site has a few hairstyles you might like too:

http://www.morris- roots.com/ bridal.htm

http://www.morris- roots.com/ styles.htm? freeflowing

sonia

On 13/10/2007, KC Kelly <afrokimono@yahoo. com> wrote:
>
> Try Essence magazine's webpage. They have a hair gallery that could give
> you a start.
>
> KC
>
> edublove < edublove@yahoo. com <edublove%40yahoo. com>> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I am getting married in April '08. I am looking for pictures of a
> possible hairdo. The issue, I have locks, very long locks and I have
> yet to find any pictures of a wedding style that I like. I hope that
> someone out there can help.
>
> Thanks
>
> KC
> The Afro in Kimono!
>
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Hi,

this site has a few hairstyles you might like too:


http://www.morris-roots.com/bridal.htm

  http://www.morris-roots.com/styles.htm?freeflowing


sonia



On 13/10/2007, KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
>
>   Try Essence magazine's webpage. They have a hair gallery that could give
> you a start.
>
> KC
>
> edublove < edublove@... <edublove%40yahoo.com>> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I am getting married in April '08. I am looking for pictures of a
> possible hairdo. The issue, I have locks, very long locks and I have
> yet to find any pictures of a wedding style that I like. I hope that
> someone out there can help.
>
> Thanks
>
> KC
> The Afro in Kimono!
>
> ---------------------------------
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>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Try Essence magazine's webpage.  They have a hair gallery that could give you a
start.

   KC

edublove <edublove@...> wrote:
           Hello all,
I am getting married in April '08. I am looking for pictures of a
possible hairdo. The issue, I have locks, very long locks and I have
yet to find any pictures of a wedding style that I like. I hope that
someone out there can help.

Thanks






KC
The Afro in Kimono!


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Hello Everyone,

I've added to my Journey to Locs journal. I started out with two stand
twists and have been on the journey a year now. My hair is actually
locking. Check it out.

http://journeytonubianlocs.blogspot.com/2007/10/one-year-down.html

Peace

Deatri