Step Out of the Box With These 7 Fall & Winter Boot Styles
I first came across this beauty on Instagram back in November and right away, she had my attention! Not only was she a fierce naturalista but as I scrolled through her page, I realized she had it on LOCK in the fashion department. After numerous photo reposts and features on my IG page, I decided it was time I introduce her to you, my gorgeous readers. After all, natural hair & fashion are what ToBNatural is all about, right? Meet Jessica… How long ago did you go natural? Why? -I went natural 2/15/11. My last relaxer was 12/29/10. Initially I wanted to transition for a year, but I was too impatient and tired of the permed hair. So I big chopped and only had a half of inch of hair on my head. I loved it! Why do you love being natural? Have there been any challenges along the way? -The best…
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The Art Of: Hair on Ovation TV ft. Dr. Kari {TONIGHT!}
Hey girlies! Make sure you tune in Sunday, January 12th, yes… TONIGHT at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PT) to Ovation, America’s ONLY arts network, for the premier of The Art Of: Hair. The show will feature trichologist and super talented hair stylist Dr. Kari Williams who will be talking about what else but natural hair! I can’t wait. Here’s a little teaser to whet your appetite. 🙂 Learn more about Ovation TV here. xoxo Toia B. ♥
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Ask the Pro: Caring for Color-Treated Natural Hair
So, you wanna add some flavor to your natural hair but may be wondering about maintenance. Here are some tips on caring for your color-treated natural hair.
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Hair Tip Tuesday: Hair Steaming on a Budget
Happy Tuesday! Here’s the post that didn’t make it to the blog last week due to some technical difficulties! If you follow me on IG, you’ve already caught this lil tidbit. 😉 Last month I raved about my new favorite hair tool, the Q-Redew handheld hair steamer. However, I understand that in these times, even with a discount, some still may not have the budget to purchase one at the moment. That does not mean you’re without hope! Why Steam Anyway? Steaming is so effective in a one’s hair care routine because it provides just the right amount of moisture and hydration to the hair to soften it and make it easier to manage without completely rewetting it. It can be done to give you volume, revive that wash & go or give you a little moisture to re-twist your hair for a fresh do without starting from scratch. When…
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Cornrows and Chunky Twists – Natural Hair Tutorial
What happens when you have a wedding to attend in cooler months and want your hair to look amazing while keeping the season in mind? You turn to a protective updo! Take a closer look at the cornrowed style I chose for my cousin's nuptials.
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