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.
Soooo… is it wrong if I take someone else’s go-to hairstyle and use it as my own? No, Okay, cool… ’cause that’s what’s happening! LOL! It’s no secret (at least within the natural hair community) that Essence.com Beauty Editor Nicole M. Melton is known for her fabulously coiffed topknot. I’ve seen Nicole around the circuit a number of times and it’s only upon catching up with her at a CurlBOX event at the Ouidad Salon in NYC last summer that I got to see that this was no ordinary bun! When she sat down for her consultation and began to take her hair down, I tried to sneak a peek at how she’d put it back together! ^_^ But alas! Amid the schmoozing and networking, I didn’t catch how it was done. Fast forward a few months… I’m finally on Instagram. Of course, I’m following Miss Melton, gawking at this…
Hola everyone! I was sent over some products to try from Original Moxie and used three of them for my blow-out… Get Clean! No-Foam Shampoo, Intense Quench Deep Conditioner and the Lux Locks Styling & Shine. Check out the video below for a brief look at my wash process and style! Another video with full detailed review (and GIVEAWAY!) to come. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtUzbULuIA] Great results, right?! Click here to learn which OM products might work for YOU! Stay social with Original Moxie: YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram xoxo ~Toia
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? 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…
I gotta admit… this post is just as much for me as it is for you beautiful people! The past two months have been super busy and sad to say, my hair has suffered the dire consequences. Not having enough time to really carry out my routine to the letter has my hair going through some things- dryness and lack of strength being among them. I always seem to recover, somewhat, so that it looks halfway decent with the use of leave-ins, creams and oils. However, I know deep down in my soul that a good hot oil treatment is definitely in order. But why do it in the first place? I love these little “Postcard Tips” from BlackHairInformation.com- all you need to know right there, straight to the point! Courtesy Of BlackHairInformation.com I’m a huge fan of Sweet Almond Oil and Grapseed Oil, got a large bottle of each…
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! 🙂 I haven’t colored my hair since 2011 and whether or not I wanna do so this season remains to…
