Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
Happy Friday! Today’s ensemble is the result of a prompting by Ije over at Klassy Kinks. This week, she participated in ModCloth‘s Uniquely You Challenge where she was asked to style a specific piece from their collection using up to seven items also sold by ModCloth. Ije suggested we take the dress and style it to our liking. Of course, I had to take her up on that but I’d style this Bea & Dot Palette on Parade Dress using pieces from some of my other favorite retailers. Hey, I’M not doing the challenge LOL! Not yet anyways… Bea Dot shirt dress / H M denim jacket / Combat boots / Forever 21 tote bag / ALDO gold ring / Infinity scarf / Cutout Craze Geo Earrings This shirt dress is too adorable. I love the retro shape and you can go either way with it style-wise. I decided to go casual by first adding a…
Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
Breakage vs shedding. I often hear these terms used interchangeably, do you? Are you aware of the difference between the two? Welp, here ya go… Why is it important to understand if you’re experiencing breakage vs shedding? Once you know the symptoms and causes of an issue, you’re in a better position to treat it. Yes, my friends… shedding is a normal part of the growth cycle. On average, we can lose up to one-hundred hairs per day. The hair that falls out is making room for new hair to come in. However, there are times when shedding can become excessive and be a real cause for concern. For more on these triggers and how you can overcome them, take a look at this post. Breakage, on the other hand, is the result of damage. Dryness, over-manipulation, excessive heat-styling, etc. can all be causes of damage. The tips I’ve listed here…
Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
Yesterday, I was surprised by Vee of The HodgePodge Files with a nomination for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award… woo hoo! Thanks for the nomination girlie! I’m so honored to have been considered by someone with as awesome a blog as yours. 🙂 Vee and I have been following one another for a little bit now, both within the blogosphere and on social media. We finally met over the summer last year and she’s as sweet as she is beautiful. ♥ Do yourself a favor and check out her blog! Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award: Acceptance Criteria Thank the person who nominated you. (Check! 🙂 ) Share 7 things about yourself. Nominate 7 bloggers for this Award. Here goes… Seven Things About Me I used to love peanut butter but now, not so much… Well, only if it’s accompanied by jelly. Apparently, I have tiny ears. Yeah, iPod ear buds…
Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
Are you a naturalista who wants to start making healthier choices not only for your hair but for your overall well-being? Well, Sabrina and Sharon of Natural Partners in Crime, the ladies who brought you Cues & Curls back in September, are coming to you with another unique event for NYC’s natural hair community. Trust… this is NOT just another natural hair event! Fros & Fitness will feature interactive demos and presentations which will help you on your way to a better you. Learn about green smoothies from fellow NY blogger, Monet of Curls and Mo. Worried about working out with natural hair? Well, head on over and let Roxanna Reid-Johnson of Natural Roxx show you how it’s done! I hope to be able to make it. If you see me there, come over and say hello! 😉 Purchase tickets here and check out the sponsors, vendors, etc. xoxo Toia B.
Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
My go-to for super big hair, guaranteed to give me bounce and volume all in one style is the dual method braid-out on a blow-out. Woooop! The Process Starting with freshly washed hair which was divided into about eight sections, I applied my favorite leave-in conditioner, Karen’s Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia. I then added a little more than a quarter-size amount of grapeseed oil to each section just before grabbing the blow dryer. No need to slather a ton of oil onto your hair. This not only seals in the moisture but also acts as a heat protectant. I divide each section in half to make the job a little easier and to keep from over-drying by applying heat for too long. The smaller sections will usually be dry after only a few passes. My goal is just to dry and stretch the hair, not make it bone straight. I always set my dryer on…
