Bantu Knots

I just found this gorgeous picture online of a women wearing Bantu Knots. My mom, who is newly natural, is trying the Bantu Knots to achieve coil curls.  It just goes to show, that it is never to late to get back to your roots. 

nuNAAT's Karité Special With Shea Butter

I received some great products from nuNATT called Karité Special With Shea Butter. The Karité Special With Shea Butter line includes Karité Nourishing Shampoo, Karité Reconstructive Conditioner

Karité Special Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, Karité Special Leave-In Detangler (Combing Cream) and the Karité Thermo Active Anti-Frizz. It is a great hair care set that is perfect for curly and thick hair.

Here is more information about the products - "Packed with Vitamins and Nourishing Shea Butter

Our advanced karit formula with shea butter relieves dryness and restores hair's healthy balance, leaving it soft and shiny. Widely considered one of the best shea butter hair care collections on the market today. Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory-colored natural fat extracted from the fruit of the Shea tree found in Africa. Shea butter is one of the richest emollients on the market, providing ultraviolet protection without a greasy feeling. The hair products are also packed with vitamin A, D, E and F; protects hair from harmful sun damage. There is no oily buildup or greasy residue; No clogged pores. It also rehydrates, restores and revitalizes dry, damaged and brittle hair; restores natural brilliance to chemically-processed hair and protects hair from damage caused by daily flat iron use. To find a store that carries NuNAAT in your area, click here.

Ivy Charlaine's Hair Story

Name: 'Ivycharlaine'

Q: What is your hair story?  What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?

A: Wow my hair story is crazy and was very unpredictable.  I've gone from getting relaxers to flat ironing my hair and keeping it super long to dyeing it blonde, brown & red at times.  I've also chopped it all off and shaved the back.  This was all before I decided to go natural.

Q: When and why did you decide to start wearing your hair naturally?

A: I decided to go natural a little over 3 years ago.  I was at a point in my life where my hair was shoulder length and dyed a dark blonde/light brown color and was super damaged from heat and dye.  I hadn't had a relaxer in almost ten years at that time however my hair was so damaged that it would barely curl when it was wet.  I also started noticing women with beautiful, big, curly natural hair and I loved it so I made the decision to go natural.  Which to me meant putting down my flat iron and growing out the damaged parts of my hair (basically my whole head lol).

Q: Did you have any big fears about going back to your natural texture?

A: I was a little nervous about the unknown.  I had basically worn my hair straight for my entire life (except when I was a kid) so I wasn't sure how my hair would look natural and I couldn't even remember what my curls looked like.

Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?

A: First off I think water is the #1 best thing for your hair.  I also love, love, love coconut oil and Shidanaturals moisturizing cream. 

Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?

A: Just do it! I'm so glad I made that decision.  I absolutely love my hair and I love that it's different, unique and all my own.  Don't worry about society's view on natural hair, because lately that's been changing a lot and you see a lot of natural beauties in the media and in the workplace.  Embrace the natural beauty that God has blessed you with.  I straighten my hair every now and then but I get so excited when I go back to my curls.

Q: How can we keep up with you and your journey?

A:  You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube under my username Ivycharlaine.  You can also check out my website www.ivycharlaine.com

Congratulations Mr. President

Congratulations to our President of the United States of America, for winning a second term of Presidency!  

President Barack Obama
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Wonderful Day! Voted for the candidate that I thought was best for our country. I hope that everyone had the chance to vote today. 

Cantu Shea Butter's Natural Hair Care Line

The Cantu Shea Butter line has a new website that will be launching soon.  I for one, am excited to see their new site. Cantu  Shea butter has a new line of Natural Hair products. Some of the products that are apart of the line are the Coconut Shine and Hold Mist, Coconut Styling Cream and Creamy Hair Lotion. 

Cantu is one of my go to brands. I love their thick No Drip Oil.  It makes my scalp feel healthy and moisturized. Some of the ingredients are shea, aloe vera, jojoba, coconut oil and milk. 

Cantu Shea Butter products can be found Walmart, Walgreens and Target. 

Alanis's Curls

Here are some gorgeous photos of Alanis! Her mom Claudia tells us a little big about her – “I personally love natural hair, so I’m trying to keep my daughter the same way. She’s interracial and has beautiful curly hair. I try to use only non-alcohol products. I love the Pantene curly line on her hair. Her name is Alanis, she’s 4 years old and absolutely loves her curls :-)."