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:: REVIEW :: Carol’s Daughter 1-2-3 Transitioning Kit & GIVEAWAY!

  PSA: Carol’s Daughter is coming out with a kit dedicated for the transitioners out there! Carol’s Daugher sent me a kit to review early and I’m excited to share my review wit...

22 h ago

Mhe Magazine Spring 2012 Issue GIVEAWAY!!

Last year, I had the awesome privilege of helping to host the Mhe Magazine launch party and this Spring I was honored to be invited to be a contributor for their second issue! If you’re not fam...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

:: SPOTLIGHT :: Singer/Songwriter /Musician Kirby Lauryen

I happened to come across the music of Kirby Lauryen through a Natural Chica reader and I was so grateful to have been introduced to her music! When I visited her YouTube channel, I was impressed whe...

24 may 12

The Keys to a Healthy Scalp by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

The Keys to a Healthy Scalp by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams A head full of hair is a sign of health, vitality and youth. These are all desirable traits, so who wouldn’t want a full head of healthy...

21 may 12

::Thrifty Chica Finds:: Brown Purses w/ Cool Detailing!

I can still remember the first day I went “thrifting” 9 years ago. I was a freshman in college and had joined a group of girlfriends for a fun-filled day of shopping. Our last stop that d...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

::GIVEAWAY:: Sproos Cheetah Roar Bow Clip

A while back, I had the privilege of reviewing several hair accessories from Sproos. Now, the owner of Sproos has graciously offered to give away 10 of her Cheetah Roar Bow Clips to Natural Chica rea...

14 may 12

A Natural’s Guide To Summer Hair Care (Swimmer’s Hair Tips) by Dr. Phoenyx Austin

By Dr. Phoenyx Austin of DrPhoenyx.com What’s your favorite thing to do during the summer? For me, it’s trips to the beach for fishing and swimming. I absolutely love the summer- there’s nothing like...

08 may 12 2 people like this

Temporary Hair Loss After Childbirth by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

Women experience beautiful, thick, shiny luxurious hair while they are pregnant. Everything seems to glow and grow while supporting another life. Once the baby is born the joy continues, but three to...

05 may 12

Dr. Phoenyx Austin’s “Green Eggs & Ham Hair Growth Smoothie”

The Green Eggs & Ham Hair Growth Smoothie By Dr. Phoenyx Austin of DrPhoenyx.com I love Dr. Seuss rhymes and I love my blender. They both bring me so much joy. So this post is about one of my Dr....

03 may 12

:: REVIEW:: Yoruba Wax Dyed Scarf (by Busayo) from OSISIAfrica.com

I’m not sure if you’ve heard or not, but there is a new online store, OSISIAfrica.com, which hosts a unique collection of African-inspired fashion! They have a variety of items available ...

01 may 12

Lilla Rose Mother’s Day Special!

Special Message from Lilla Rose! FREE SHIPPING on orders over $20 from 4/25 to 4/29. This is a great deal that does not happen often. Take advantage of it to get your Mother’s Day gifts and stock up ...

27 apr 12

5 Common Myths About Afro-Textured Hair by Dr. Phoenyx Austin

5 Common Myths About Afro-Textured Hair by Dr. Phoenyx Austin Have you ever heard questionable facts about “Black hair” that made you think, “Hmm, I wonder if that’s true?” I sure have. Growing up I ...

24 apr 12

Journey to the Ph.D. – My conference presentation in San Francisco!

As some of you may know, my journey to attaining my Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering has been pretty simultaneous with my natural hair journey. I started my program back in Fall 2008 and ...

23 apr 12

Dr. Phoenyx’s Banana & Coconut Milk Hair Smoothie

I just love this time of year! Don’t you? You’ve got gorgeous weather for days, barbecues, cocktails with little umbrellas, and weekend trips to the beach. There’s just one major thing you have to lo...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Curves, Coils and Curls by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

“Curves, Coils and Curls” by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams Black hair represents strength and resistance. The coils in our hair spiral up towards the heavens…keeping us connected to ou...

17 apr 12

Interview with “Bon Bon Vie” founder, Shari Neal & GIVEAWAY!!

1. How did you get started in the world of design? I was never formally trained in design, but I always liked to draw and stuck with it throughout middle school and high school. In college even thoug...

05 apr 12

“If You Love It, It Will Grow! A Guide to Growing Long Afro-Textured Hair” by Dr. Phoenyx Austin (B...

If You Love It, It Will Grow: A Guide To Growing Long Afro-Textured Hair is the title of a new book by physician, media personality and author Dr. Phoenyx Austin, and yes you guessed it… itR...

03 apr 12

GLOSSYBOX is coming to the U.S.! + GLOSSYBOX GIVEAWAY!!

When it comes to purchasing beauty products, I LOVE having the opportunity to try samples before investing in full-sized items! Enter….GLOSSYBOX! GLOSSYBOX is a subscription service that provid...

31 mar 12

“Protective Styles Gone Wrong: What Happens When The Weave Is Too Tight? ” by Trichologist, Dr. Kar...

Protective Styles Gone Wrong: What Happens When The Weave Is Too Tight? by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams Weaving is a popular option for most women who are making the transition from straight and r...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

Calling all TWA’s in the DMV! – Photoshoot Contest

There’s a new natural hair salon coming to the DMV. N Natural Hair Studio located in Silver Spring, Maryland is looking for a lucky TWA to be a model in their upcoming photo shoot. The winner w...

22 mar 12

:: REVIEW :: Lilla Rose Hair Accessories

I was so thrilled to have been contacted by Linda Menke from Lilla Rose to review some of their beautiful hair accessories! I was sent an assortment of their “Flexi Clips” (available in a...

12 mar 12 1 person likes this

“Too Young For Hair Loss” by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

“Too Young for Hair Loss” by Dr. Kari Williams Hair loss is typically associated with aging, but an increasing number of people are losing hair and they are not in their “golden years.” ...

11 mar 12

:: REVIEW :: Sproos Hair Accessories

Sproos is an online boutique created by Melissa Matos with a collection of “sassy and chic” hair accessories. Melissa was kind enough to send me some accessories to review and I’m e...

27 feb 12

“Understanding Androgenic Alopecia” by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

Understanding Androgenic Alopecia by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams If your grandmother, grandfather, mother or father experienced hair loss, this may be an ominous prediction that you will also exp...

26 feb 12

“Natural Girl” A Poem by Marcus Aurelius Higgs

I was introduced to the poetic skills of Marcus Aurelius Higgs back when we attended college together. I was so delighted to hear from him before my Naturally Pretty event with Mimi J last year. It w...

22 feb 12

:: RECAP :: Beautiful Textures Lounge at ‘Fro Fashion Week

(L to R: Natural Chica & Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle: Photo courtesy of Beautiful Textures) Two weekends ago, I had the pleasure of being a special blogger guest of Beautiful Textures in t...

16 feb 12

“Self-Inflicted Hair Loss” by Dr. Kari Williams

Self-Inflicted Hair Loss by Dr. Kari Williams Hair loss is devastating. Unfortunately, some black hair care practices make many of us susceptible to hair loss at a very young age. With pressure fro...

13 feb 12

:: International Naturalista: Meet Tiga, living in France!

Meet Tiga from France!   Where do you live? What’s your background? I live in Paris France. I was in born in Paris. My parents are from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, which is a state...

10 feb 12

“Weak Hair Shafts, Split Ends and Breakage…Oh My!” by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

I often hear women complaining that their hair is not growing. Let me put these fears at ease by lovingly confirming – As long as you are living and breathing, your hair is growing. If you genu...

27 jan 12

Coco Curls Moisturizing Styling Cream Review

Ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil, Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxypropyl trimonium Honey, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (and) Rosma...

23 jan 12

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