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nature, character, makeup, the essence of being self ~ my journey to rockin' locs and just being me...naturally!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913322728284448723noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367699339024541410.post-2216004868528225732012-07-08T17:28:00.001-04:002012-07-08T17:28:03.864-04:00New Products | Shea Moisture Thickening Shampoo and NYX Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have been using the Shea Moisture Organic Yucca & Baobab Thickening Shampoo since May because my Raw Shea Moisture Retention Shampoo from this line was all gone. I like its sweet smell and soft feeling of my hair after shampooing. I am not too worried that it says for 'Fine, Thin Hair' as my own hair is not fine at all. The shampoo was recommended by my loctitian and I thought I'd take up the challenge for review and enjoy the journey. She did warn me that it does what it says as she has seen clients' hair improve over time. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cost: BDS$35</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Both pencils glide on easily and do not pull on the lid or skin when applying. But maybe it is because of this quality that it comes off so easily even from simply wiping my face during the day. Needless to say, it is easy to remove with makeup remover wipes or liquid/foam wash.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am still waiting for the occasion to try the entire triple eye shadow set. I have tried the black separately and it is gritty to the touch. I don't really like the applicator brush either, but it is not a problem; it is quite easy to replace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, that's it for now :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meet Rhea! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A self-confessed risk taker when it comes to her hair - as you will read, Rhea has done quite a bit with her hair and is very open to talk about her highs and lows. When I first began exploring natural hair maintenance and having locs, Rhea was one of those persons who readily encouraged me to take that route. And from that we would always talk about her locs and maintenance. She has crafted a style which is all her own and is very much in awe of natural beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, Naturaleza fam, sit back and be inspired by what this naturalista has to say!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hi, Rhea! Tell us 3 interesting facts about yourself:</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">I love to sing, I love the smell of fresh bread and track and field and swimming were my first love.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">You have had a pretty interesting hair story. Talk to us about that.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have always been a naturalista at heart! I’ve done so many things with my hair, it’s ridiculous! I have always had really long thick hair. However, in my final year at University, I decided to chop off my hair which at the time was relaxed, colour treated and highlighted - to go BALD. My hair was down the middle of my back and it was layered but I think it was over-processed and it was starting to thin out. I hated it. Seeing that I was going to be moving to live and work in France, I decided that my best option was to go natural and have fun with it. I’m a risk taker so I didn’t worry too much about the change.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In 6 months time, I had a huge curly afro and it was working for me then, but It was a challenge to manage and I decided to grow locs in August 2007. One of my brothers has locs and I always thought they were beautiful. I really did not want to have to straighten my hair with chemicals in order for it to be manageable. So, I gave locs a try! And I loved them. After three years I wanted a change and decided to go ‘frolicious’ again. I felt as if I could manage the fro this time around since there was a lot more information out there about caring for your natural hair. So in August 2010 I did another BC.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What are some of the stereotypes that you just cannot embrace when it comes to how people view having natural hair or locs?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">People grow locs for all kinds of reasons. In the past, it usually meant you were a devout Rastafarian. Today, that’s not the case. Some people get scared and suspicious when you have locs. Once well maintained I think it should be equally embraced like any other hairstyle. I think we’re getting there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">So I am now really getting to understand my curly roots. I like Nature’s Gate products. I have been washing my hair with their Minty Tea Tree line since my scalp has been a bit dry. I like products that are minty. My hair gets dry fast so to lock in moisture, I mix a shea butter potion using pure shea butter, almond oil and olive oil. I did my first co-wash recently so I think I’ll be making it a habit when I want the bob look. On another note though, I don't do much twisting at all. That's reserved for vacations and days off :-)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">I love my hair texture. My parents are Guyanese mixed with Black and East Indian, so I got some interesting curly roots. I love working with my hair because it allows me to be creative. The front and middle are long and almost dead straight, the sides are tightly coiled and the back is wavy-curly. I just have a natural bob cut going on. People always ask me if I cut it that way but I have not. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">And one other thing I enjoy doing is tying my head. I think I got that from Suzie - my momma. Give me scarf, or a piece of cloth and you’ve made my day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love to wear my hair in any updo.Whether it’s a Mohawk look, a chignon, a cinnamon bun, or tie-up. I love having my hair out, too and freeeeee! I love a wicked afro!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #76a5af;">;-) At least I try to! When I am very busy I go on shakes and fruit or light snacks. I love to cook veggies, fish and chicken. I mostly steam, bake and stir-fry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love lamb, too, but I don’t eat it as often. I use grapeseed oil when frying (I like this much more than olive oil). Every morning I drink a glass of lemon water. But my breakfast tends to vary most days with goodies ranging from saltfish and plantain with tea OR oats, a banana and some tea. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also use Pure Castille soap which I find is a great multi-purpose cleanser. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am a performing artist. One day this is all I will be doing so I have got to be in good shape to take on the demands of this lifestyle.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Do you. Always do you! Going natural is a challenge worth embracing!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Thanks so much, Rhea!! </i></b></span></span><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913322728284448723noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367699339024541410.post-15416219594692247702012-06-26T00:02:00.000-04:002012-06-26T00:02:00.435-04:00Two-Fer Tuesdays | Link Love ~ The Handmade Collective<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is so much more to see on her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IonisCreations" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While not everyone uses heat in hair styling, it is certainly a common practice to do so. Often, a forgotten tool to support the use of heat on the hair and prevent heat damage is a heat protectant! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Much like most topics in hair care, there is some debate around the question of whether heat, or thermal, protectants are necessary for hair before applying heat. To explain, a heat protectant product (usually a spray) acts to coat the hair with a fine layer that protects the hair from subsequent heat coming from styling tools or other sources. A <b>heat</b> <b>protectant</b> is important because it diminishes the degree of heat that reaches the cortex of the hair and <b>decreases</b> the degradation and <b>damage</b> to the internal hair structure. Basically, it's a line of defense for your hair against heat! If you've ever trimmed off heat damaged hair, then you're familiar with the aftermath of hair that has experienced too much heat over time. Who really wants to lose their natural curl pattern? </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While you may hear advice from your friends telling you that a thermal protector is not necessary, take it from us, protecting your curls and tresses is a must! For those with curlier hair who may need more heat to get their hair straightened, you'll want to keep your hair as safe from damage as possible! <i><span style="color: #674ea7;">We think of it like this: You could reach into the oven with your bare hands to get the hot pan of food and risk getting burned...or you could put on an oven mitt and keep your hands safe! </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">As we explained in our </span><a href="http://www.ishimma.com/hair-advisor/hair-guide/">hair guide</a><span style="background-color: white;">, some heat protectants are water-based, but with the high heat of a styling tool, that water will evaporate and leave less protection for your hair strand! Heat protectants that are silicone-based are great for protecting the hair and you can find many good ones in your beauty supply store for under ten dollars! Even better, look for heat protectants that contain some good oil, which will help in conditioning and further protecting your hair. Examples of good oils in heat protectant products are grapeseed oil and olive oil, so look out for those! There is buzz that those oils alone would be sufficient as heat protectants because of their high smoke points (the temperature at which the oil begins to smoke after heating), but currently, their ability to be enough protection is not a conclusive theory. We'll be on the lookout for any updates in the science! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, in short, heat protectants are <i>incredibly</i> helpful for the hair in minimizing heat damage and we do recommend their use! Kick heat damage to the curb! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>In this second and final part of our discussion on eating raw vegan, Kareen breaks it down so you can better understand what a raw food diet really entails and how she has adapted it to suit her preferences. She caps this discussion off by supplying us with one of her fave recipes. Thank you so much Kareen! </b></span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kareen is a regular contributor to the blog as she has written extensively for our <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/p/series.html" target="_blank">Health Naturally! Series</a>. To read up on PART 1 of this current series, please see <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/2012/05/why-raw-vegan-insight-into-healthy.html" target="_blank">'Why Raw Vegan.'</a></b><br />
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<b>What is a raw whole-food plant-based diet?</b></div>
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Also known as a raw vegan diet, here are some of its guiding principles: </div>
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<li>Foods are not heated above 118oF (47.7oC). So you’re not forced to eat only cold food; it can be warmed!</li>
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<li>Food can be frozen depending on the raw foodist to whom you are speaking. This is an area of debate because the viability of frozen enzymes is compromised. I enjoy frozen fruits and vegetables so it's not an area of concern for me.</li>
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<li>Increased intake of digestive enzymes, helps promote optimal digestion. Digestive enzymes are destroyed when heated above 115oF.</li>
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<b>Types of Raw Diets</b></div>
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There are raw diets that include meat. I won't discuss that here but I will say meat is especially unsafe raw so it's a practice to either eliminate or significantly reduce.</div>
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1. <b>Low Fat, aka 80/10/10</b></div>
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This type of raw diet was brought to popularity by Douglas Graham, MD in his book "The 80/10/10 Diet" http://foodnsport.com/shop/books/the-80-10-10-diet.php. He proposes a fruit, vegetable, nut and seed intake in a ratio of 80% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 10% fat of our daily caloric intake.</div>
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Proponents of this way of eating find themselves eating a significant amount of fruit for energy throughout the day. For example, 30 bananas or entire watermelons are eaten in a sitting. Vegetable intake is strongly encouraged for adequate mineral intake. Nuts are limited to pine nuts and overt fats are eaten sparingly. Concentrated fats such as coconut or olive oils are avoided.</div>
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This type of raw diet was the one that first caught my eye. You can make raw pizza? Pasta? Desserts? The pictures were beautiful and the food even more delicious.</div>
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In Gourmet Raw there are no ratios to follow. Overt fats are part of many meals such as coconut oil, walnut pate, cashew cheesecake crust or almond milk. Gourmet raw foodists use the dehydrator a lot to mimic familar foods like pizza crusts, bread, crackers and chips. All other aspects remain the same: lots of fruits and vegetables.</div>
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<b>Where Do I Fall In?</b></div>
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Because I am not strict with low fat, I fall into the Gourmet category. Like most gourmet raw foodists, most of my meals are low fat although I love avocados and eat one at almost every meal. On the weekends or special occassions, I like to splurge with a higher healthy fat meal or even raw sweets. My body has responded well to this pattern so for now, I'm sticking with it. I also appreciate the endless possibilities with creating new dishes and don't want to be limited.</div>
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As I've mentioned before, I'm not 100% raw. I am blessed to have a husband who enjoys cooking and makes excellent vegan meals and I eat them :)</div>
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I don't fit into a neat square and most of us don't. When starting a new plan, eating or otherwise, it's important to evaluate what will work for you and what won't. Don't feel like you have to stick with someone else's ideas. Instead use them as a launching pad to discover your best path. </div>
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In general, food prep is easy as fruits and vegetables are naturally ready-to-eat! Soaking, sprouting and dehydrating require more planning. Otherwise, most meals involve washing, cutting and occassionally blending or using a food processor. Yes, it does take more time but my health is worth the effort.</div>
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I eat a lot of fruit, salad with yummy dressings and include juices and green smoothies. I don't get bored because every meal is a different combination. I rarely eat the exact same meal twice.</div>
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Here's a view of what I typically eat in a day.</div>
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On a parting note, I would like to share my favorite go-to recipe! </div>
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<b>Walnut Taco Meat</b> </div>
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This recipe is revised from <a href="http://www.therawtarian.com/" target="_blank">The Rawtarian</a>. But the original recipe can be found <a href="http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-taco-meat-recipe" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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1 cup walnuts, soaked for at least one hour</div>
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10 sundried tomatoes, soaked for at least one hour</div>
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1/4 tsp chipotle pepper flakes - you can also use crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne or chili powder to add heat but start with a little and add to taste</div>
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1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until the tomatoes, walnuts and garlic are incorporated into each other. Do not process until smooth. You want a semi-crumbly texture.</div>
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2. Enjoy with tortilla chips, sliced zucchini or cucumber, mini bell peppers. The possibilites are endless and delicious!</div>
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If you are interested in a raw whole-food plant-based diet or have any questions related to nutrition or weight management, please visit me on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/iamEatingRight" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> </div>
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Thank you Tasha for hosting this series on diet!</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have been blogging back and forth, but I have not dealt much with my own locs in recent times. There is not much to report, I've not been doing much with them. My last salon appointment which was around the final week in May, I had bantu knots then took them down. I am still wearing the bleached ends from my color earlier in the year. But, I will probably return to black. I will have a couple photos taken so I can show you the remaining look. I am mostly wearing my headbands again between salon visits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I realise however that my locs have been somewhat fuzzy, it's like a new wave of serious growth and the strands are all in the process of matting. I know this process happens daily but honestly, it's like I am having the attack of the super strands. It just looks so fuzzy. And if I let you in on a secret:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>I have been thinking a) cutting them off and starting over; b) picking them down and becoming a sista with a fro! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If I were to make a change, I'd more than likely embrace option b, seeing that before locking my hair I spent no time having free natural hair. What does it feel like to feel your natural hair in a twist out, between your fingers? I don't have that experience. I cut off the ends after transitioning and started to loc right away. So I have a serious hankering to just do that and it would make it clearer what many other sistas go through when managing their loose kinks and coils. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My summer vacation is approaching and I will make my decision during that time. So for now, I will rant a bit and be frustrated a bit until I can make that final decision with a clear mind :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Love you all,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In March, I did a three-part post on African head wraps *<a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/2012/03/african-head-wrap-part-1-introduction.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a>, <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/2012/03/african-head-wrap-part-2-lovely-ladies.html" target="_blank">Part2</a>, <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/2012/03/african-head-wraps-part-3-tutorials.html" target="_blank">Part3</a>*. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Back in February I posted an interview with fellow Barbadian blogger, Kim <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/2012/02/kim-fly-chick-with-fro.html" target="_blank">*The Fly Chick with the Fro*</a>. Kim's blog and Facebook fanpage focus on makeup, fashion and reviews of products in these domains. Now, this naturalista has teamed up with Risee Chadderton and they have moved over to Wordpress and a new blog - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"We are two Bajan fashionistas who love to talk and observe the evolving fashion and beauty scene on our island home of Barbados, this isn’t to say that we won’t talk about the international scene but we do try to keep it local and relevant to our local divas who just want to look stunning all the time." </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today, I feature their very first video - black|Up Makeup in Action. In the video, Kim is doing the application on Risee, who is seated with her groovy and quite glam natural fro.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yesterday the New York Times published the op-doc (opinion documentary) of British-Nigerian filmmaker, writer and broadcast journalist, </span><a href="http://www.thisismyafrica.com/director.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Zina Saro-Wiwa</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Zina might be better known for the film, 'This is My Africa' which was telecast earlier this year in the US on HBO. This latest contribution is entitled, 'Black Women's Transitions to Natural Hair'. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I, for one, applaud the filmmaker's candidness. She unmasked herself for the camera and the public as she shared her own story. As she originally said, it was not her intention to be a part of the documentary. But as things progressed, it would seem that her desire to be totally honest about her own struggle had propelled her to take a stand and to step away from her usual braided hairstyle (which she has done for about 20 years). So strong was her love affair with her natural tresses, that her initial experiment of a few weeks with natural hair has now turned into 7 months. Zina spoke of her awareness of needing to change her lifestyle on a whole as her transition could not now be limited to her hair alone. And with this point I could not agree more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The interviewees themselves are also to be complimented for sharing their story. Nevertheless,</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> this film struck an even deeper chord with me. As I listened, she touched on several commentaries which have reverberated across the natural hair community:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As the filmmaker is prepped for her shave and about to get going, I could not help but pause when Zina exclaims, '...I can just see myself getting uglier..."; and, '...do I <i><b>finally</b></i> look gorgeous?' But why? Because you are suddenly revealing those lovely full lips? No more hair to tuck behind the ears or draw another's gaze upward and away from your gorgeous cheekbones? Girl, behave!! You are beautiful the way you are!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I will not go over verbatim what Zina shared in her video but I want to encourage you to watch it. At the end of the day it is undeniable that more and more black women are embracing their natural hair, resulting in the<a href="http://curlscoilsandkinks.com/naturals-making-dents-in-relaxer-sales/" target="_blank"> decline of chemical relaxer sales</a>. Is it a fad? For every last woman who has transitioned, I doubt. I can only speak of life here in Barbados and in many cases it is not about just getting a look. Many women have experienced serious damage caused by chemical straighteners. It has to be about personal choice. About what YOU want for YOU. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I do agree with Zina's point though, and that is that transitioning can be seen as making a political statement. Whether we wish to endorse it or not, the scissors snipping away those permed ends does symbolize a cut of the ties that bind us to the negative stereotypes; the being '...ungroomed and unedcated' stereotyping that has dogged us for many generations. Those changes start with altering our own mindsets to being more positive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">No-one is asking us to tread with history tied to our backs into the present. Contemporary life is informed by our past. Our history has shaped us, true, but <b>WE</b> get to choose how we will use those events of our past to order a better life in the <b>HERE AND NOW</b>. Embracing our naturalness is a firm stand of personal affirmation and ethnic solidarity. It's about being black. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913322728284448723noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367699339024541410.post-56489372125181625722012-05-31T10:11:00.000-04:002012-05-31T11:33:53.297-04:00So...what's a POMADE?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Other than really loving the sound of the word, I never really explored the real deal behind a POMADE until becoming natural and getting a natural education. </span></h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Murray's Pomade has been around since 1925</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Many of the slick Rockabilly hairstyles of the 30s to 60s were created using some form of pomade. Generally speaking, most pomades back then were made using heavy petroleum, mineral oil and wax. And given the density of petroleum, they really made for a good hold and the styles were more dramatic. Contemporary brands of pomades tend to be more naturally scented and their bases can be of water or more natural wax. That is not to say that they no longer contain petroleum at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When we were growing up my brother also used Softsheen-Carson's Sportin' Waves pomade to achieve his 360 waves. I am sure that someone out there knows just what I am talking about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So to make things a little clearer if you are still unsure of what is a pomade, here are just a few tips that I have collected from different sources including some product manufacturers. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">is generally a wax-based hair product as some may contain more oil than wax; others still are water-based or creme-based</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">is made up of waxy ingredients like beeswax, castor oil, organic coconut oil, lanolin or petroleum; and essential or carrier oils (eg. jojoba, safflower)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">is used to tame unruly hair, make short spiky hairdo's and/or keep hair slicked back</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">makes hair shiny</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ought to be used sparingly as it can be very difficult to wash out</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">works best on clean, dry hair</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">does not have in alcohol like hair gels do, so will not dry the hair; it is versatile and makes hair more manageable</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">it is suggested taking a very small amount and rubbing it into hands, then your running hands through your hair </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Personally, I would take an extra 2-3 minutes and maybe defining your coils by twirling small portions of your hair between your fingers </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">some manufacturers also target the locked community by making products versatile enough that can be used to retwist locs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">an increasing number of pomades are being made <b>FREE</b> of parabens, sulfates, silicones, phtalates and other ingredients which many naturals simply do not wish to use</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">some pomades also claim to moisturize the hair</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are looking for a pomade there are many, many choices on the market now. It might be easy for me to say pick one and try it, but you know the ingredients that you prefer in your products and the texture of your hair. And you will also take into consideration the look or style you are trying to create.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>*For Barbadian readers: Not all of these products are sold here. But you should still check the beauty supply stores to verify or if possible purchase online (or when you travel).</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In this first guest blog on making a raw food diet a healthy lifestyle option, Kareen shares her decision to embrace this way of life and the impact it has had on her health. Kareen is a regular contributor to the blog as she has written extensively for our <a href="http://journeytonappy.blogspot.com/p/series.html" target="_blank">Health Naturally! Series</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I write "vegan" in the title because for most of the world, it's an easy to recognize term associated with an animal-free diet; however, I prefer "plant-based whole food diet" which describes what I eat and not how I live. I find that vegan is morphing into more than just a descriptive word about diet and I'm not necessarily comfortable claiming all that it stands for. But that's a topic for another day :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I grew up in a vegetarian household but occassionally ate meat when I was out. When I moved out, I ate out more frequently and more of my choices were meat based. That changed when I met my husband who had been vegetarian his entire life. While dating, it was just easier to eat similarily to him and so I made the switch. The hardest meal to give up? KFC's Chicken Burger with extra mayo LOL! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Eventually the change became second hand but to make due I sustained myself with meat analoges. You know, soy products shaped into meat-like substances. My favorite line was Schneiders Au Naturel, from a Canadian company. It tasted so real which was comforting to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After many years of moving between vegetarian and plant-based, I began looking for alternatives. That's when I stumbled on raw eating two years ago. I definitely fell into old habits and my weight reflected that with a 12 lb gain in a couple of months on top of the 40 I'd already gained in the past five years. I was at the my lowest point health-wise so in the past ten months, I've focused on raw foods and juicing. As a result I've lost 37 lbs! I've been fortunate to share this journey with my husband and so far he's lost 43 lbs! We're still on our journey but feel fantastic with what we've accomplished so far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That's my health story in a few words. In the next post I'll talk about what is a raw food diet and share what I usually eat. </span></div>
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<i>*Kareen holds a Masters in Public Health from a Southern California University. She is a Registered Dietitian and currently works at a local community hospital. Kareen is available to field your comments or answer any queries which you might have on the topic. So please, feel free to communicate with her via the box below. For more on her personal journey, delicious raw vegan recipes, exercise and other information, you can follow Kareen on <a href="http://iameatingright.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">i_amEatingRight</a></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Today's Two-Fer One post comes compliments of my loctitian, Kelly Sealy-Benjamin of Nubian Naturals. Connect with Kelly via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NubianNaturals" target="_blank">Nubian Naturals on Facebook</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have never used Bentonite Clay on my skin nor on my hair. It's one of those things that I have carded for later in the year. I especially want to try it on my locs. When it comes to my skin I am very hesitant as my face tends to be sensitive to different products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One reader on the Facebook Fanpage had asked about Bentonite Clay and I had shared a video by YT maven, QOChemist. It really got me reading even more and asking questions about the properties of Bentonite Clay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bentonite Clay is derived from volcanic ash and is the source of many minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium. This form of clay is known for its healing properties and is said to have been used for centuries to purify the body's toxins and as a facial treatment mask. According to numerous sources, Bentonite Clay has also been used to alleviate diarrhea, stomach ailments and constipation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know that in the case of locs, Bentonite Clay treatments tend to pull the lint that is trapped in locs to the surface. But many times, the wearer has to end up picking this lint out with a pin or paper clip when if you are not careful, may lead to you picking out that particular loc. So be careful especially if you are not ready to pick down your locs or cannot handle having locs with unraveled ends. On another tip, <a href="http://onyxlouisville.com/get-kinky-with-bentonite-clay/" target="_blank">one reviewer shared</a> that Bentonite Clay actually helped to define her curls and made her hair easier to detangle. She also went on to share a bit about her daughter's hair/scalp condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, onto today's tutorials. The first comes from the vault of Fusion of Cultures', Laila-Jean. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The video clearly outlines the ingredients in her own concoction and takes you through the application. It also gives a post-wash/rinse review. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The whole process is free but you are encouraged <b>to share your reviews</b> on the Influenster website and of course on your blogs. I think it all helps to get the word out there about the types and quality of products which manufacturers are putting out to consumers. It's the least you can do after receiving free stuff. Needless to say, fam, as long as I get my Box we shall have reviews :) I am all for sharing what knowledge I have, if it enlightens someone else then it will be done here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Kim and I have been friends since we were 11 years old. We met at the Christ Church Foundation School as first formers, new students to the education lighthouse in the south of Barbados. She has always been incredibly positive, determined and very intelligent. When hanging out with Kim, you will be sure to sense her warm personality and share in her very infectious laughter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After installing two-strand twists to start locs via the palm-rolling method, she decided it just was not what she truly wanted. She looked beyond the initial queries of the price tag and got her heart's desire - Sisterlocks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So Naturaleza fam read on as Kim shares her story and we hope it inspires you, too!</span></div>
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<li>I read for my MSc. in the wonderful country of Scotland, in the city of Stirling. I loved that place and would like to return there for a holiday soon. </li>
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<li>Love to read though since motherhood I have not had the chance to do so as often as I'd like. </li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is my second attempt at being natural and I would dare to say….last. In 2001, it was more out of necessity, being in a new country and not knowing how I would be able to maintain my relaxed hair. On returning home to Barbados in 2002, I maintained the natural look for about two (2) years during which my go-to styles ranged from two-strand twists to cornrows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This second time around, it was out concern for my body. I found that the chemicals in the relaxer seemed to be affecting my skin and scalp so something had to be done. So I had my last relaxer in January 2011.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I began by braiding my hair, intending to loc using the palm-roll method but after a while, I became unsatisfied with this and decided to do the ‘big chop’. My heart's desire though has always been to have Sisterlocks. And even knowing this, I recommenced locking my hair via two-strand twists and palm-rolling. You see, as much as I wanted to have Sisterlocks, the cost to have them installed kept any advancement at bay. However, being the impulsive person that I can be on occasion, one Sunday afternoon in March I decided to contact a fellow sisterlocker to get some contact information about her Consultant. And the rest as they say is history! And so began my journey with Joyann. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I totally LOVE and am enjoying this journey and if I do say so: I love love love my Sisterlocks!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As you would have read earlier, I use the term Consultant since research shows that it is best to allow a certified Sisterlocks Consultant to install and maintain sisterlocks given the unique method that is used to form the locs. Also, given the high cost to have the locs installed, <b>it is not adviseable to pay an untrained person to install them</b> since one must ensure that what is installed is indeed, Sisterlocks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Research also shows that the Consultant should provide extensive information on the process and be capable of answering your questions. Also, she should provide you with the Sisterlocks Starter Kit which includes the Shampoo, bands as well as tips on maintaining your hair. You will realize that I keep saying ‘research’ because on deciding to become a sisterlocker I lived on the computer (lol) and read as well as listen to the various blogs and vlogs on the experiences of persons who have/had Sisterlocks. Actually, though I have only had my locs installed for two months (installation was March 23 & 24) I still frequent YouTube and various sites for information on Sisterlocks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Since the installation, I have had loads of compliments. When I was previously natural, I received many compliments then, too. However, what I found amazing during that first occasion was the positive comments I received from the Caucasian students in my class while in Scotland. My classmates seemed very pleased at my transformation from braids to natural hair and expressed the desire to have hair like mine. I found it really funny since we as Black people chemically process our hair to make it similar to that of a Caucasian. As a people, it seems to me that we are seldom satisfied with what we have, sad, but true. Food for thought!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love the fact that my hair is limited maintenance, though not ‘no maintenance’. I can style my hair basically in any style which those with processed hair can. However, I prefer to remain as natural as possible. I recently saw on YouTube, a lady with sisterlocks who actually flat-ironed her hair. I thought that was crazy. However with my sisterlocks, I sometimes section them and plait into cornrows or large plaits at night. When the plaits are undone in the morning, the hair has a crinkled-look which I love. Also, I sometimes use soft spiral rollers to curl my hair. This gives it a nice, soft curl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During this current loc journey, I am pleased that locs are more acceptable within the workplace and in society in general. Back in 2002 when I was natural, I never even ventured to think of wearing locs since I too, at that time, was mentally enslaved. Boy, how have I grown and become mentally emancipated since then. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We have leaders, professionals and others in prominent positions wearing their locs with pride. We as a people have come far, especially since a few years ago persons were not hired for wearing locs or even their loose natural hair. We still have strides to go though since there are still some businesses in Barbados which frown on the wearing of natural hair by Black people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You are advised that in the early stages to refrain from manipulating the locs too much since this slows down the settling phase. I therefore can’t wait until my locs have settled and I can stop the braiding and banding which I have to do each time I shampoo as well as try other styles. However, at the moment, I am enjoying this stage of the journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As a result of chemically-processing my hair, my temple hair is really short and I find myself limited in how I wear my hair for the time being (some may say it’s a limitation I place on myself). As a consequence, this area could not be sisterloc’d since one must have at least 1 ½ inches of hair to loc. I therefore prefer to wear headbands to hide the fuzz along the hairline. I am always told that it looks okay minus the headband but I don’t feel comfortable with it that way just yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the meantime, I mist my locs with water on a daily basis, at nights prior to plaiting it into sections or placing into the soft rollers (I only use six); and in the mornings after removing the plaits or soft rollers. I had thought the absence of oils would have posed a problem for me, especially since my workplace is air-conditioned. However, as I read online, the hair produces its own oils nor have I had a dry, itchy scalp. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As for shampooing, the method utilized to do this is new for me. Each time I shampoo, I braid and bundle my hair to prevent the locs from unraveling. This requires me to section the hair into large portions and then braid each bundle. To prevent any chance of the locs unraveling, I bend the ends of each section/bundle then place a rubber band at the end. It might sound tedious to some, but given the price paid to have the locs installed I will follow each command to the letter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">THIS WAS THE TALLY GOING IN TO THE RANDOM SELECTOR:</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 - Angi L Echols</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 - Danille Springer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 - Danille Springer (Bonus entry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 - Danille Springer (Bonus entry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 - Shane Leacock </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 - Shane Leacock (Bonus entry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7 - Jackie Afrolocs Red</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8 - Davina Ysrael Martinez</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9 - Yulander Wilder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10 - Kiki da Naturalista</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">11 - Kiki da Naturalista (Bonus entry)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">AND THE WINNER OF THESE LOVELY EARRINGS IS:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue; color: #f1c232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">KIKI DA NATURALISTA!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">CONGRATULATIONS!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kiki, you have 5 days in which to respond to this post and email. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My heartfelt thanks to each and every single participant. You made my birthday really special. You might not have won this time, but don't despair. There will be more giveaways soon!! Keep reading the blog and stay posted!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ta ta ;)</span></div>
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