Interveiw with Angela + Cute video!

I saw this really great video of Angela (below), doing a creative and cute hair tutorial video - and it came out great. Love the music, personality and the way she put it together. I contacted Angela, and she agreed to do an interview for NBH Blog.

1. What is creativity? Feeling free enough and comfortable enough to go outside of the box. Being innovative and not being unafraid to do something different to make a statement.
   
2. How do you express yourself through art? I express myself through crocheting mostly. I paint and draw occasionally too.
3. How long have you been Natural? I have been proudly sporting locs for two years as of June 8th 2009!
   
4. What's been the low and highs of your natural journey with loc'd hair? The abs worst thing about having dreads was the 1st 7 or 8 months when they were new. Maintaining them and babying them for that long was a pain, but it was well worth it after! The best part about them are they are beautiful, and fun. AND they're the easiest hair i've ever had! (minus the 1st several months). - :D♥OH

Poor Babies!

Aww yes... The fallen ones!

No ones loc's or hair is perfect. Me - I am a full time mom, wife and I have a full time job. With this, as most of you know, comes the need to workout, so I can be healthy enough to see my children grow, and to meet and care for my future grand children. I also have to run a household and I have the (sometimes unrealistic) desire to make everyone happy at all times. This means, I am always busy. From 6:00 am till 11:00 pm, I am on the go and always needed by someone, somewhere. This is the life of a working mom and wife, as I am sure most of you are aware of this. I love my family, so I will not complain.

But, I often neglect myself in the process of taking care of everyone else. So that's where my fallen loc's come into play. A little bit of stress, lack of constant maintenance and a crazy crazy schedule has caused me to not only ignore a few week spots, but to just push aside locs that have fallen out!! Man o Man.... Ok, so its time for damage control. I will work on this today and take pictures showing how each of these loc's found a home. Stay Tuned!!

Artist - Indigo Soul

Ms. indigo soul on Myspace is a wonderful artist.

I could not find this piece with out the water mark. But its beauty is obvious. I love it. Inspirational...zwbjsgphdc

Artist Janine Jackson

Artwork from featured Reader

~ Janine Jackson ~

To read more about Janine, go to Plant Folk. For her artist page, go here Ma'art.

First Giveaway - Part 2

Giving thanks!

This is Part 2 of Naturally Beautiful Hair blog's first Giveaway contest. The first giveaway was for a men's gift. This giveaway will be for a woman's gift . Both giveaways are to show appreciation to my blog followers.

Giveaway Part 2: The prize is for a womans green pendant necklace. Very beautiful! Brand new, and only worn once for this photo -

To win this prize, please answer the following question - The economy has been pretty hard on everyone. Businesses are closing down, people are getting laid off, and a lot of folks are really pinching their pennies. What are some of the creative things you have done to maintain your natural beauty while on a budget. For me - I have not gone to the hair salon since last year. I do my own hair, make my own accessories and I try to find my favorite products on sale! Let us know how you have been able to still maintain your gorgeousness, but also maintain your low budget. This is not limited to hair ideas. Any thing having to do with natural beauty - health, loving yourself and or your fashion. The most creative and helpful tips will win this necklace as a prize. This contest will end on June 20th at 9 pm. The winners response will be featured in a future winners post. Have fun and good luck!

First Giveaway - Part 1

Giving thanks!

This will be the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog's first Giveaway contest. This is a 2-part giveaway. Both giveaways are to show appreciation to my blog followers. I decided to do two separate giveaways, because the first gift can possibly be used as a Fathers Day gift, so this contest has to end kind of fast, since the holiday is almost here. The second contest will be for a woman's gift. That contest will be posted next.

Giveaway Part 1: The prize is 3 men's leather bracelets

Description - Brand: TOUCHSTONE, Material: Leather, Size: approx. 8-26 mm, Condition: 100% new, Weight: approx. 65g, Quantity: 3 pcs, Length: approx. 237-256 mm

To when this prize, let our readers know what about your natural beauty does your partner, Spouse, Lover or Friend like the most about you. Be creative, and colorful... but please keep it PG. Who ever has the the most inspirational and descriptive message about why their partner loves their natural beauty will win the contest. In order to get this before Fathers Day, this contest will end on Tuesday the 16th at 9pm, so the item can ship the next day. The winners response will be featured in a future winners post. Have fun and good luck!

Poetry from Als Simmons

Thank you Als for submitting your poetry and for this peaceful photo. Look below her photo, to read her poem - Stripped down like Nature

Me
Stripped down like nature
To the naked depths
And makeup-less core
Imperfections revealed
Scars of Life
Birth and Death
Celebrated

My roots have been planted
Deep within every crevice
Of the Earth’s floor
My Life has become
Part of Life’s Lore
I’ve been
Stripped down like nature

My Self-consciousness
Exposed
Only to realise
My doubts make me human
Rough edges and random quirks
Transforms to uniqueness
Stripped down like nature
Silence is revealing

I am me
Only one
Stripped down like nature
Changing like the seasons
By the many actions and externalities
Transformed but not lost
Aged yet still youthful
Moulded to the will of the transparent

Fate I believe
Altered and shaken
Renewed never crushed
Stripped down like nature
My Identity
Where I’ve come from
Where I’m going
Strengthened by will not might
Secure

Stripped down like nature
Uncovered
By the wisdom of living
Contained by the traditions
Of unknown mysteries and
Acknowledged belief
Cloaked by a thousand prayers
And endless whisperings

My nakedness touching
Pressing on bare earth
My arms
Stroked by subtle trees
And the delicate branches
Of conviction
My essence is caressed by the
Eternal wind of Faith
Stripped down like nature
I am me and me is One

14th April, 2009

- from Als Simmons
Her blog: Theories of Anything