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.
Hello New Jersey naturals! I’m so excited to tell you about this event going down on Sunday, November 16th brought to you by my girl, natural hair care pro Simeko Watkins-Hartley of Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique. Simeko’s latest endeavor, The Natural Hair Care Coach, will be a natural’s destination for styling help and we’re celebrating its launch at The Suite Spot in Montclair, NJ. The event will include LIVE demos, giveaways, hair trivia, musical entertainment and much more! I have the privilege of being a special guest host for the evening! Eeek! PLUS, my homie, MUA Melanie Brown of Kurls, Stilettos & Lipstick will be doing a live makeup demo and offering FREE eyebrow shaping to all VIP guests! This is going to be SO MUCH FUN! Space is limited and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR so head here to get yours NOW!…
Our resident natural hair care professional Simeko Watkins-Hartley answers… What do you recommend for dry and itchy scalp? Dry and itchy scalp is usually a sign of your body’s way of letting you know that something is off balance. It can be caused by a number of things; environment, poor diet, stress, internal issues, etc. So the first step in finding a solution is finding the cause. Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself: ● Do I have any medical conditions or taking any medication that may cause dry, itchy scalp? ● Am I getting the proper nutrition (vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids) through my diet daily? Am I drinking enough water daily? ● Am I using the right products/ingredients for my skin type? Am I properly moisturizing and oiling my scalp? ● Can my external environment be causing my dry scalp? Here are some practical suggestions…