Hi everyone! Thanks to all who commented and entered to win a set of minis from Original Moxie! Two of you will receive a four pack with trial sizes of all the products I used in my last two hair tutorials: Get Clean No-Foam Shampoo, Intense Quench Deep Conditioner, Lux Locks Styling & Shine and Just Gel Styling Concentrate. Without further ado… the winners are: Dream and Chavelia!! Congratulations to you both! Please email me at tobnatural@gmail.com with your full name and mailing address by Friday, July 5th. Thanks again. There are more giveaways ahead so stay connected! xoxo ~Toia
With feelings of both excitement and nervousness, I attended my very first big blogger event - the Sixth Annual Blogging While Brown Conference. Bloggers of color from all over the country would gather to learn from the pros and hope to get the tools needed to take our blogging careers to the next level! Here are some highlights from my point of view!
Hello and thank you for joining me for part two of my Original Moxie review! Last time, you saw how I used two of the products on wash day (here it is in case you mised it). After washing, I did a blowout using one of the styling products I received, Lux Locks Styling and ShineĀ along with a small dollop of grapeseed oil as a heat protectant. Lux Locks Styling & Shine- 6 oz. $18 {For thick, dry hair that soaks up heavier creams and craves moisture and definition.} Claim:Ā “…penetrating moisture & natural ingredients without product build up! The key is our unique blend of Shea & Ucuuba Butters, both exceptionally rich sources of Vitamins and Omega Fatty Acids, which deliver deep moisture to dry hair, and create a smooth, glossy finish that lasts and lasts.”Ā How can I describe the smell of this?? Ā Hmmm… this is a tough one.…
Hello my people! I just wanted to pop in really quick to tell you about an awesome event taking place this Saturday in NYC brought to you by Mane Moves, Tribe Called Curl, NaturalChocolat and master stylist Diane C. Bailey. I’ve been invited to cover the goings-on and I hope to see as many of my NYC Naturals in the place as possible! Take a look at the details below… Is styling your natural hair a struggle?Ā Tired of tepid twist outs? Feeling tortured by your texture? Then, take your natural hair to the Next Level with this ultimate DIY hands on hair workshop! The SuperNaturals present Next Level Hair: Natural Hair Workshop on Saturday, June 8th in NYC! The group that brought you last year’s dynamic Spring Is In The Hair event is back with a comprehensive workshop designed to teach textured haired women how to nurture their strands…
Spring is here and the temps are getting warmer (ummm, sort of) which often has us ladies itching for some color! From shades of red to honey blonde tints to some “unconventional” hues, these fab naturalistas might have you running to your nearest colorist or reaching for a box of Textures & Tones. Even if you’re a color-free natural, you’ve gotta admit, these chicks are pretty fierce! Check ’em out… BLONDES Want color but scared of damage or would just rather not mess with your own hair? Girl, slap a weave or some extensions up in there! You get all the benefits of color without the risk and a protective style to boot! REDS “OTHER” Whew! Okay, I’m having way too much fun with this so let’s wrap it up! š I haven’t colored my hair since 2011 and whether or not I wanna do so this season remains to…
