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.
I’ve been trying to think up some profound intro for this post, perhaps some super poetic description of Miss Lupita Nyong’o. Listen, it ain’t happenin’! What is there to say except… This chick bad! Here are four reasons why (in my humble opinion). So, ummm, let’s start with the obvious. {1} The Fashion! I’m gonna be completely honest… I hadn’t the slightest idea who this beauty was before the Golden Globes (nope, didn’t see 12 Years A Slave) but, needless to say, she has had my attention ever since! I think I’m a bit late to join #teamlupita, but I’m okay with that. 😉 Anyways, Lupita Nyong’o = RED CARPET KILLA! Stylist Micaela Erlanger does an amazing job with her event after event. The colors, the shapes- they always work. She doesn’t stop. Just when you think she’s topped the last look, she goes and does something like this… And then…
So, you’re thinking of or decided to go natural. Now what? The hardest part of going natural is changing your mindset. Once you've got that straight, there are three important steps to a smooth transition: Moisture, Strengthening & Protection.
I saw this on Instagram the other day and couldn’t resist sharing here… Ha!! It sure is funny but the reality is, it’s a real struggle for a number of women at various stages of their transition back to natural not to return to the creamy crack. Some gals get so frustrated with their hair that they feel like returning to chemical straightening is the best solution. Do all of them beat this temptation successfully? Sadly, nope. 🙁 I dunno, am I in some crazy minority who have never faced the temptation to relax their hair again… ever? Are most women plagued with this burning (pun intended) desire or are the two groups pretty even? The thing is, when I hear stories of someone who “couldn’t take it anymore” and gave in to the temptation, I simply cannot relate. Well, what say you? Have you ever gotten so annoyed with…
I just saw this on Instagram thanks to being tagged by my friend Kim (hey girl!). I couldn’t have said it better myself. Not only did I repost but I thought it would be a great topic to open up some dialog here on the blog! Have you ever had this conversation with one of your relaxed-haired girlfriends? She tells you how cute your hair is and “you look good with natural hair but I don’t think I could ever go natural… It’s not for everyone”. Sure, every STYLE may not be for everyone but umm, it’s the hair that grows… out of your head! HOW CAN IT NOT BE “FOR YOU”?! I’m sorry ladies, I get confused when I hear this nonsense. What really makes my eye twitch is when they take it a little further talmbout “uh-uh, you don’t understand. My hair is too nappy for me to…
Hey my peoples! Welp, after all the back and forth about what I was gonna do with this hair of mine, I finally settled on doing Marley Twists and I am SO excited to start styling these babies! I have a how-to video on the way but I know some of you may have some questions about the process so I’ve put this together for ya… How long did it take you? Well, I had a whole lot goin’ on so it wound up taking parts of two days. Hair used: Afro Marley Braid by Janet Collection Number of packs: Hard to say. I bought three fresh packs of hair but also washed & reused some leftover hair that I’ve had for a while which I’ve used for updos as well as my last set of twists. The old hair would probably make up about four packs so I’d say…
