Hair Idol - Freddie Brooks

I was a huge fan of A Different World and Cree Summer's character, Freddie Brooks, was my favorite! Freddie's wild natural hair was and  is an inspiration. I mean, she allowed me to be okay with curly bangs. Lol! 

I Flat Ironed My Hair!

I was bored last night so I decided to straighten my hair and was pleasantly surprised at the growth I had achieved in just three months. My hair was wrapped last night but I think I may pin curl it tonight. More pictures to come!





November 18th



August 16th



My Conversation with Leola Anifowoshe

I recently sat down with Leola Anifowoshe of the Nzuri Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show to talk about her natural hair journey and to find out more about her upcoming event.

Houston Naturals: Tell me your natural hair story? Are you all natural or still transitioning?

Leola Anifowoshe: I have actually been natural for 4 months physically, but mentally about 2 years.  My journey began with my 3 daughters at first.  Then I decided you have to practice what you preach so I decided to let it go.  I stayed semi relaxed because I distribute Nzuri elixir and wanted to show the full length of my hair through my hair growth journey. Then I really just gave in and said I will just have to stretch out my curl to show my length if asked.  I did not do the big chop but I do roller sets to achieve the look and texture I like.  The Nzuri grows my hair so quickly, in one year I expect my natural hair to be 12" long.

HN: What are your favorite products for your natural hair or your staples for maintaining healthy hair?

LA: Nzuri elixir (nutrition for the inside which is often either overlooked or underestimated), I don't necessarily have favorite products but I do have favorite systems.  I am really big on keeping my hair healthy and treating it almost like a person.  I use personification a lot with dealing with my hair.  I will ask her if she is thirsty and give her plenty to drink to keep it moisturized.  So, I suppose my favorite system is ensuring my hair is well fed with Nzuri and well moisturized with a very good moisturizing conditioner (read labels to ensure no alcohol is involved), and conditioned. Moisture is the key.  I also insist on scalp massages.

HN:. How do you retain and maintain your length?

LA: By keeping the ends on.  There is  a myth that Black hair doesn't grow like other's hair but the truth is our hair grows quiet nicely and can achieve great lengths (as can be witnessed by Asha Mandela the Guinness book record holder of the longest locs in the world - 19 feet long), if we learn to manage our hair with a regimen of moisture, conditioning and keeping those ends from breaking off. Also, I use the right comb and do not brush our hair.

HN:. What inspired you to create the Natural Hair Showcase and how long have you been working on this project ?

LA: Well we have a charity that donates shoes to local children in need so the hair showcases are just one of the fundraisers we do through our charity  We started with a healthy hair showcase last Spring and an editor who wrote about the show mistakenly wrote Houstons' 1st natural hair showcase (when it was actually supposed to be written as Houston's 1st Healthy Hair Showcase).  Well, to say the least, quiet a few naturalista's showed up for the "natural" hair showcase and I promised them we would do one for them this Winter and voila here we are!

HN:. What can we expect to see and learn at the Nzuri Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show?

LA: OMG Sis, where do I start?  What you will see first and foremost is a lot of beautiful women with good hearts who have found their rhythm in their natural hair and lifestyles.  You will also see a lot of sisters who have questions and need answers to what to do with their transitioning hair. You will find free workshops and classes on how to style, manage and grow our hair; 2 incredibly Hawte fashion shows, the nations' first beauty pageant for natural hair little girls the Little Miss "Happy" Headed pageant; Sistah Girls (our group of Natural Hair Queens - who work along with me to make this show and this vision a reality); products that will make your hair easier to manage, a natural stylist showcase of top Houston stylist showcasing their work, Felicia Leatherwood, Jill Scott's stylist teaching her workshop on Loving Your Hair and lots of samples and goodies.  Oh, and before I 4get last but certainly not least a panel discussion entitled

"Why is our natural hair so foreign to us...Getting to the root of the problem". and so much more...

HN:.What do you love most about being natural?

LA:My Spiritual connection to the Source.  My femininity, my power, my natural beauty!  It's like a revelation or a weight lifted off of you!  It's extraordinary. But most importantly, the message I am sending to my 3 daughters on loving yourself!

HN: Where can my readers go to find out more about you and your products?

LA:They can go to http://www.healthyhairsociety.com/ and find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/nzurihairshow and I also have a page about how to grow your hair long that is full of tips at www.facebook.com/blackhairgrowth

The page for the hair show is http://www.naturalhairshowcase.com/

Presenting Houston Naturals...

Presenting Houston Naturals at Ego for Men and Women was a blast! Thanks to all who attended and took part in my very first event.There are certain to be more in the future. Here are a few pictures from the event!

Presenting Houston Naturals Models

 

Illusion Model Management and Houston Naturals Model Joy 'Kiecia Holmes









Presenting Houston Naturals Afterparty!

Getting excited about Presenting Houston Naturals... at Ego For Men and Women Friday from 6:00-9:00pm. I am also pleased to announce the official after party...

JOIN US FRIDAY FOR THE ULTIMATE COLLABORATION W/ MAJIC 102
AS WE KICK OFF THE “FRIDAY XPERIENCE” AT THE ALL NEW SUITE 6224 (FORMERLY
MANSION, 6224 RICHMOND. FEATURING AFTER
WORK HAPPY HOUR W/ $1 DOLLAR DRINKS (U CALL IT), BUFFET, LIVE MUSIC (8PM-10PM),
D.J. B. LOVE & AND LATE Night PARTY W/ DEF JAM BLASTER IN THE MIX! NO COVER TILL 9PM & LADIES $10 ALL Night!

Detangling Nightmares

So I think I may be enjoying my protective bun a little too much. My next wash day is Wednesday and I can already feel the storm coming. The thing is, I haven't washed my hair in almost two weeks. I've just been really lazy with my hair, and I'm not sure why. I'll just blame it on the weather. It's so easy just to tie a scarf around that bun and go to sleep. Since I am pretty sure that this hair is not going down without a fight, any suggestions you all have for me would be great. I need a super slippery conditioner. What are your favorite detanglers?

2 Minute Scarf-WrapTutorial

This recent chilly weather has made me extremely lazy with my hair. I really should to do better but untill I get the motivation, I need options. Hats of course are cool and in college I used to rock head scarfs all day everyday. This is a great scarf tying tutorial by Moptop Maven and I still have my fabric sooo...

Presenting Houston Naturals Model Casting

Ego Boutique for Men and Women is looking for models for my upcoming event, Presenting Houston Naturals... They are looking for both male and female models and are open to various shapes and sizes. Natural hair is a plus but not a required.

When	Tuesday, November 9th
Time	6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location	Ego Boutique- Galleria 5175 Westhimer Rd, C-2480 Houston, TX

Bring a photo and lots of personality!

How Was Your Halloween?

As you may of guessed from my super obvious hint, I had a flash dance Halloween. I wish I had more pics to share with you, but in all the weekend excitement I lost my camera. I had a really fun one dancing in place and everything... :-(  Any how here's a few...

You Are Invited...

Presenting Houston Naturals...

 

 

Time	Friday, November 12 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Ego Boutique- Galleria 5175 Westhimer Rd, C-2480 Houston, TX
Hosted By	Houston Naturals and Ego for Men and Women
More Info	Come by and celebrate the launch of Houston Naturals! You can also meet and greet local naturals at one of Houston's newest and hottest boutiques! Not to mention the fashion, fun and prizes! Feel free to RSVP and invite your friends. Can't wait to see you there!!!

 

Are you attending? RSVP on Facebook or email your RSVP to HoustonNaturals@gmail.com.