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http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/category/jewel-afrika-designs?page=2 Saying It Loud ! I came across these earrings while reading an Essence Magazine article entitled:  "The Ultimate Natural Hair Bloggers' Gift Guide" and thought I would share it with my readers. With a little research and surfing the web, I found the designer at a website called "Amazing Botanicals"   http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/category/jewel-afrika-designs?page=2 The site offers natural soaps, oils, and pomades.  If interested, go take a look! Happy Curls to You! © Copyright 2012-11 Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks - All Rights Reserved

To get 10% off your Membership Enrollment  Please use Referral Code: http://curlkitshop.refr.cc/TR98DS7    Greetings Everyone, Just trying to keep all my naturalistas informed!  Take a read on the Curlkit Box! This was the November's 2012 Curlbox Kit, priced out at $20.00.  The above-noted picture was taken by MsRoyAlone on Tumblr.com. M r sHairToday , one of our YouTubers, has given a link to all her subscribers for January's (2013) Curlkit with a 10% discount on the required $20.00/month membership fee. Remember that you will receive samples, Curl Life (hairstyle pamphlet), and full-size products! The October Curlbox is pictured above and was taken by thathaitiangirl on Tumblr.com. Here is the link:   www.curlkitshop.com Use the following discount code at CURLKITSHOP to get 10% off! There Facebook Page is:  http://www.facebook.com/curlkit?filter=2 Naturalista's give yourself a gift for Christmas and satis...

Eco Styler Custard Recipe Always in search of a better product, newer combinations, and simply something that tickles my product junkie-holism! This is not a new idea.  It's been around for some time being passed from one internet or on-line hair guru to another! The receipe is quite simple and foolproof.  The ingredients are easily accessible and can be just as easily interchanged or replaced by your personal favorited products. I used the Olive Oil Styling Gel, which I love!   The product doesn't contain alcohol, which is drying to the tresses and allows you to make a more natural hair end product. Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel Ingredients:  Water, Carborner, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Olive Oil, Fragrance, Blue 1, Yellow #1 Ingredient Lesson : Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate:    It is a chemical preservative commonly found in "natural" cosmeti...

Do you happen to know what your hair type is?  Take a look at the following hair chart from kinkylikeme.com.

This chart was posted from another site (4naturals.com) and thought that it would be helpful for some!  Please take the time to visit their website.

  What is Marula Oil ? Marula oil is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea), from the Anacardiaceae family.  Marula oil is traditionally used in cosmetics. in food as a cooking oil, and as a meat preservative and to treat leather. Another great natural nut from the Motherland of Africa, the Marula Nut!  It is comprised of monounsaturated fatty acids and its natural antioxidants makes it a stable oil. Marula Oil is 10 times more stable than Olive Oil!  Its fatty acid monounsaturated break down is as follows: Oleic Acid (70-78%) Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic Acid (4.0-7.0 %) Alpha-linolenic Acid  (0.1-0.7 %) Saturated fatty acids:   Palmitic Acid ( 9 - 12%)   Stearic Acid (5.0 - 8.0%)   Arachidonic Acid (0.3 - 0.7%) Background Information : The Marula Nut has been used by the Tsonga people of South Africa and the people of Mozambique as a moisturizing body lotion ...

  Something new for natural curly, wavy, and kinky ladies to try!  Again, while perusing the naturalistic world, I came across an item called the CurlKit!   It has a subscription cost of $20 a month.  The subscription cost is taken out of your account on the 15th of the previous month and the items are received around the 7th day on the following month. The package will include a random assortment of 6 to 9 products (some will be samples and some will be full size product), along with some literature for naturals! The link for the CurlKit is:   http://www.curlkitshop.com. The following is from their website: We’re a mix of natural hair and online experts but above all we’re consumers like you and understand how overwhelming and confusing it is to navigate the endless quantity of natural hair products on the market. Despite the huge number of products it is still difficult to find quality products for the woman of color. That is where...

Ask CurlyNIkki: How Can I Highlight My Hair Without Damaging My Curls? Curly Nikki I was researching "new hair trends" and came across this article on popular Naturalista Curly Niki.  The picture is from an article from Essence, found at the following link:   http://www.essence.com/2012/11/01/ask-curlynikki-how-can-i-highlight-my-hair-without-damaging-my-curls/ The article is in result to the following question: "I'm anxious to try bold highlights -- think bright bold or purple -- but I don't want to use chalk or any chemical dye in my hair.  Any Suggestions?" The above-noted picture is her answer to the question!  Bright, bold, beautiful color that is vibrant, temporary, wearable, and fills that color void for excitement. This great idea came from a Blogger by the name of FroEnvy and this is her Blog site:  http://froenvy.blogspot.com.  It is an alternative for Kinky, Coily, Curly  and Wavy Naturals to apply vibrant co...

http://www.hatsome.com/ I came across this company while looking for different styles of hats to wear during the Fall and Winter seasons.  As always, there is always a new find on the internet.  The company's name is Hatsome! Hatsome gives your four reasons for purchasing one of their hats: Why Lined Hats Why Satin Lining: The satin lining in HatSome's hats creates a smooth barrier between your hair and the raw material of winter hats. If you are wearing a hat for 3-4 months of the year,  you should make sure that your hair is good hands. Here are 4 reasons why your hair will love HatSoMe's silk and satin lined hats. 1.       Moisture, Moisture, Moisture HatSome lined hats help your hair retain its moisture and keeps your hair looking just as shiny as when you put your hat on. This is highly recommended for anyone with dry or chemically treated hair. 2.      Hair Breakage, Be...

Style:  FlowArn; Price:  $15.00 Styling for those Winter Months The winter months are upon us and for those of us on the East Coast, it means that it is time to cover and protect those luscious tresses.   There are so many styles and colors to choose from.  Your sure to find one that will fit your fancy! Also, consider lining your knit hats with a silk scarf or bonnet to protect your hair from unnecessary rubbing on the inside of the hat accessory of your choice.  The rule remains the same for wool hats.  Yes, they can be strikingly adorable but wool hats and scarves have the tendency to pull and rub out your hair with consistent wearing.  Line them, if possible. This style of covering adds a little sass to your style while covering the circumference of your head against the winter winds. This winter grey adds interest to your face while allowing your tresses to cascade from the back. Whatever your style, color choice...

Coconut Oil and It's Uses I have been interested in the uses of Coconut Oil for some time and came across an article on Coconut Oil and its uses.  I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did! 80 Uses for Coconut Oil by  Jennifer Hybrid Rasta Mama So what’s the deal with coconut oil? Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural. I have completely fallen in love with coconut oil and use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I buy it in 5 gallon increments and keep it all over my house. I even have some in the car. So here is a little information to inspire you to check out this amazing oil including 80 uses for it! General information about Coconut Oil Coconut Oil Is: ·       Anti-inflammatory ·       Antimicrobial ·       Antifungal ·       Antiviral · ...

        Earthly Butters         www.earthlybutters.com                 http://www.facebook.com/groups/134282693386708/ I recently came across this company on one of my Facebook visits and thought it worth mentioning.  The owner's name is Kim Mayo.  I do plan to order her peach butter for my hair and will let you know, of course, how I like it! Following is an excerpt from her Face Book page: A new butter coming to Earthly Butters - Hint: It has been scientifically tested and proven to provide long-lasting moisturization and have soothing and purifying effects on the skin. it moisturizes skin so well that, in the ancient times, early Polynesians used to cover their newborn babies from head to toe with to protect them from dehydration.  Hair Benefits  can be used as a pre-shampoo hair treatment to deep condition and protect hair from atmospheric aggressions. The bu...

What is Hair Porosity ? Porosity is the measure of the hairs ability to absorb moisture. To better understand hair porosity, think of your hair strand as the roof of a house and the outer layer or the cuticle as the shingles on the roof. When the shingles lay completely flat, it’s difficult for water to enter or exit the hair shaft – this is low porosity hair. If the shingles are completely raised then moisture will easily enter and escape – this is high porosity hair. In normal porosity hair, the shingles or cuticles are neither completely flat nor raised, but at an optimum angle to allow moisture to enter and remain there.--NaturallyChelsea Low Porosity Hair Low porosity hair is usually harder to moisturize since it is more difficult to get the moisture into your strands. In order to moisturize your hair, you should use more water based, liquid products that will moisturize your hair without coating it and making it greasy. Also, use a light oil like jojoba ro grapes...

I purchased the Curl Souffle from Walgreens while perusing the shelves for another product.  I hadn't heard much about it but the consistency reminded me of Kinky Curly Curling Custard.  I also read the list of ingredients and they were all "natural" and ingredients that must naturalistas laud over. I was looking for a "natural" gel that I wouldn't have to purchase on-line or pay the high price of KCCC.  It seemed like a good product choice and I purchased it with the Walgreens customer card for $8.99. Product Description: This all natural styling souffle with agave nectar and flax seed oil defines and promotes curls, with a soft, smooth after feel.  Coconut and flax seed oils nourish and hydrate hair, seal the hair shaft to protest against external pollutants and assist natural oil retention,  The natural humectant complex of agave nectar, coconut oil, glycerin, and shea butter moisturizes, conditions, and boots shine without frizz. Does no...