tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30543798645689637532010-08-19T14:32:52.257-05:00A Kinky Hair MonologueTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-43210968639197817802010-05-12T10:00:00.001-05:002010-05-12T10:00:01.249-05:00ShrinkageTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-47464842385128952942010-05-10T10:00:00.000-05:002010-05-10T10:00:09.232-05:00Stretching Hair without Heat: Banding<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-38842705510694212222010-05-04T10:00:00.001-05:002010-05-04T10:00:04.268-05:00A Moment of Silence to Test & Experiment<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-38768957246705380542010-03-24T10:00:00.000-05:002010-03-24T10:00:00.608-05:00
Here’s my first attempt at a protective style. Yes – you read correctly. I tried a protective style after all my whining. It took me three hours to do the small, two-strand twists and probably another 20 minutes to make the two large flat twists and pin up the back (inspired by KimmayTube’s Wash Tuck and Go style). It wasn’t nearly as ‘scalpy’ as I feared it might be so I was happy about Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-16353601950722331672010-03-23T21:47:00.001-05:002010-03-23T21:51:25.230-05:00Protective Styling: Wigs
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-41866602610124540482010-03-17T09:09:00.005-05:002010-03-17T20:24:56.837-05:00Hello Lover! Wedding Shoes Now I know how Kari Bradshaw felt about her beloved Manolos. Aren’t these Giuseppe Zanotti’s hotness! I’m totally in love! They’re perfect for the wedding and I KNOW I would wear them again. But the reality is they cost a grip ($875) and I can’t walk in 4 inch heels without a platform. I was tempted to bite the bullet (“It’s my wedding day!” blah-blah-blah). But the Suze Orman in me Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-65770376616463192982010-03-01T10:00:00.003-06:002010-03-01T10:00:08.684-06:00Protective Styling: Fake It Till You Make It<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-56824779231670096162010-02-22T10:00:00.000-06:002010-02-22T10:00:06.572-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: Gehrrie
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-3514459574396890572010-02-19T10:00:00.000-06:002010-02-19T10:00:05.899-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: Silky CoilsDisplay Name: Ms. Silky Coils (blogspot), efficient1 (twitter) or Lainey May (Facebook)Age (or age range): I’m a PROUD 30 yr old. lolDegrees: BA in Special and Elementary Education and MA in Higher Education Administration, SOON pursuing a DoctorateIndustry: Education, ConsultingTitle: Director, Student Diversity Programs1. Based on your profession and corporate culture, what were your primary Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-4919638025703146252010-02-16T10:00:00.002-06:002010-02-16T10:00:03.522-06:00Karen’s Body Beautiful: Hair Milk & Hair CreamBoth of these products have dramatically changed my hair for the better. I’ve been using the Hair Milk for several months now as my leave-in conditioner. This product does exactly what is says it will do, “moisturize, detangle, de-frizz and define your curls.” I discovered this one morning when I woke up and realized my Bantu knot-out was pretty much at the end of its flyness. So I scrunchedTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-26233398315842345242010-02-15T10:00:00.002-06:002010-02-15T10:00:05.905-06:00Blame It On the ColorLast week before I got my hair trimmed, I noticed I was working a little harder than usual to get my hair to cooperate. There was this one section at the nape of my neck that just wouldn’t lay right. I checked my profile in the mirror to get a better view and noticed I could actually SEE through my hair … there was a chunk missing! What the heck! I couldn’t get a good view – but it was Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-23980409930073470542010-02-14T13:21:00.018-06:002010-02-14T14:48:07.424-06:001st Salon Visit in 2010: Mixed Results<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-77725923400223529872010-02-13T09:02:00.007-06:002010-02-13T09:09:36.610-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: Jonnasharrell
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-70164019985454943242010-02-06T10:23:00.004-06:002010-02-06T10:46:11.592-06:00I'm Engaged!
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-13178132123542034362010-01-11T10:00:00.001-06:002010-01-11T10:00:01.179-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: SLY
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-20433677166362547712010-01-08T10:00:00.000-06:002010-01-08T10:00:03.754-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: ChristinaName: ChristinaAge: 24Degrees: B.S. in English with an emphasis in Professional and Technical writingIndustry: Marketing and Consulting (for now)Title: Marketing Education Counselor/ Style Writer for Esteem Yourself magazine1. Based on your profession and corporate culture, what were your primary concerns about wearing natural hair in the workplace? How did you overcome them?I'm in a small Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-81294010308635413752010-01-05T10:00:00.000-06:002010-01-05T10:00:01.809-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: Tamara
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-73689903264802288232010-01-01T09:53:00.004-06:002010-01-01T10:09:13.663-06:00Happy New Year!May 2010 bring you and yours unconditional love, good health, wealth and prosperity.Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-18274605375412912502009-12-26T16:56:00.006-06:002009-12-26T17:21:31.161-06:00Six “Ah-ha” Hair Moments for 2009
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-51449279119007580892009-12-25T10:53:00.002-06:002009-12-25T10:56:39.451-06:00Merry Christmas!Image Credit: AllThingsChristmas.comTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-74378298072068999172009-12-23T15:05:00.004-06:002009-12-23T15:17:18.940-06:00Blog Under ConstructionSeason's greetings! I'm in the process of giving the blog a much needed face-lift. I started yesterday without warning - so apologies for any random posts, broken links, missing sections, etc. I should be done by tomorrow if all goes well. Thanks in advance for your patience. Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-83999380798509349842008-01-01T20:11:00.000-06:002009-12-22T20:12:00.615-06:00Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-80442191329420235492009-12-18T13:40:00.007-06:002009-12-18T14:03:50.246-06:00Professionals Keeping It Kinky: Nickie<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-37459059698427909962009-12-14T20:27:00.004-06:002009-12-14T20:37:04.039-06:00Professionals Keeping it Kinky: Chris-Tia DonaldsonThis week, we’re fortunate to have Chris-Tia Donaldson, author of Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair, participate in the Professionals Keeping it Kinky Series. I met Chris-Tia at a hair event here in Chicago and really enjoyed talking shop with her. Her hair story is really compelling and she’s doing big things. Want to share your story? WellTorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054379864568963753.post-88457527832801920132009-12-13T15:49:00.003-06:002009-12-13T16:12:57.418-06:00Loving Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep ConditionerThis has been sitting in my overflowing product stash collecting dust for almost a year. There’s so much stuff in there that I’m in the habit of shopping my closet before I go to the store just in case I already have it. So over the past year, the two trial size bottles of Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner I purchased from Target were relegated to the bottom of the bin in my product closet.Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962589212523617243akinkyhairmonologue@gmail.com3