Step Out of the Box With These 7 Fall & Winter Boot Styles
Well, hello there, gorgeous! Just wanted to let you know that you can head on over to Natural Hair Rules!!!™ NOW to learn about my favorite deep conditioners to help get you through this harsh winter in my latest contribution. Click the graphic to go directly to it! Go on! Read it, share your comments on the site and lemme know what you think! 🙂 As always, thanks so much for the love and support. xoxo Toia B.
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Ciprianna, TK & US VOGUE {February 2015}
Urban Bush Babes’ Ciprianna Quann and her singer-songwriter twin Takenya “TK” Quann do what they do best in their two-page US Vogue Magazine spread- look fab! Find the fashionable naturalistas in the February 2015 issue- on newsstands now- featured alongside other siblings in the “We are Family” story. Wanna know more about their mesmerizing locks? Check out some of their sisterly shenanigans over on the UrbanBushBabes YouTube channel! xoxo Toia B.
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Announcement: I’m a Brand Ambassador!
It’s a new year and I’m makin’ moves! For starters, I’m sure you’ve noticed that the site has a new look (more on that later). But, if you follow me on social media, you may have seen posts promoting specials from a company called Loux. I’m super excited to announce that I have just signed on as their Brand Ambassador! Yippeeee! What is Loux? Wouldn’t it be great if you could find all your favorite hair products in one place? Enter Loux (pronounced “locks”), a healthy hair care service celebrating women of color, a one-stop-shop for all your hair care needs! Carrying growing brands and larger brands alike, Loux makes it easy for you to find all your staples on one convenient site. What brands, you ask? Ohhh, nothin’ fancy… just Karen’s Body Beautiful, Jane Carter Solution, CURLS, Naturalicious, Wonder Curl, Design Essentials… and the list goes on. 😉 Here’s the best…
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Quickest Crochet Braids Tutorial EVER via My Natural Sistas!
Everyone and their mama is gettin’ a crochet weave (or crochet braids) and for good reason. What better way to achieve the big, textured look of a twist-out or braid-out while still protecting your hair! Even I tried my hand at it and kept it in for a month (sorry, no pics). A couple of my blogger boos have also joined in the fun! Wanna try it? There are a TON of tutorials on YouTube but I just came across what has got to be THE shortest how-to on crochet braids I’ve seen to-date! Although a mere two minutes and thirty seconds long, Toni of My Natural Sistas manages to pack some helpful tips into this vid making it great for beginners. Using Cuban Twist hair and the basic latch-hook method, the results are simply beautiful. CHECK IT OUT! I intend to install this again within a week or two…
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Catch My Winter Hair Tips on Natural Hair Rules!!!
Hey y’all! I never made a formal announcement here on the blog but, since last month, I’ve been a regular contributor to Natural Hair Rules!!!™. Awesommme! 😉 My most recent piece deals with winter natural hair care as it pertains to coconut oil. Many of us use this emollient in our regimen but have been taught to put the use of it on hold during the colder months. Well, this article gives you five ways you can still use your coconut oil even when it gets chilly. Click the graphic below to check it out! While you’re there, head over to my first contribution on length retention! Enjoy! xoxo Toia B.
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