In honor of my birthday weekend in Las Vegas I thought I’d put up “Sex Room” by Ludacris with the sex inventor himself Trey Songz. It was produced in Sin City himself and I happened to be VIP to one of the clubs in this video, XS which is located in the fabulous Encore Hotel on the stip. I love Vegas and this video is the icing on the cake to my crazy weekend!
Category: Afro Chics Digest
2 Years and Counting. . .
My friends have been asking me to straighten my hair for awhile now, and since I am back home where humidity can’t effect my press and curl I decided to give it a try. Only problem is I couldnt get pass a blow dry. Just two years ago I cut my hair off around this time, BIRTHDAY WEEK! I think I’ve came a long way, it drapes my shoulders and this is not when its fully straight. I’ll post a picture later when I see my hair stylist so it can be professionally done 🙂
The Graduating Class of 2010
On May 9, 2010, Hampton Univeristy graduates, family, friends, and people from all over the world gathered in the stadium of the “REAL HU” for an experience of a lifetime . The 2010 Commencement was not only special because I was a graduate but also because our honorary speak was President Barack Obama. It was one of the greatest days of my life to achieve one of the milestones that I have lived up to and have my very own black president give me the recognition that I deserved. Graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations, I held my diploma high as a marched acrossed the stage with gratitude as the crowd looked on with respect.
It is not everyday that the President of this free world agrees to speak to a Historically Black College so I am proud that my alma mater had that honor. Although secret service put us through many stipulations, it was worth every penny to stand there in the blazing sun in my uniform black and stockings to hear the commencement speech. Below you can view what was the best day of my life!
Afro Chic’s Testimony: Going Natural
It was not a choice…..at First.
I got my first REAL relaxer when I was in the 8th grade and it was maintained pretty well until I entered my first year of high school. I had to take a swimming class so my intentions were just to get cornrows for those few weeks than take it out and be back to my long hair don’t care! NOT! The chlorine had eaten away my hair and soon broke it off and it never looked the same again. I had to wear braids and twisties and natural styles just to nurse it back to some kind of health. It became healthier and managable my senior year and this is what it looked like. . .
(before Senior Pictures)
When I first came to Hampton University in 2006, I tried to do a press and curl/flat iron for a few weeks but that humidity was not gone fly. I came in rockin braids but when it was time to take it out I had to make a decision that changed my whole life. I got my first relaxer. I soon grew accustomed to the typical HU lifestyle and got weaves and completely forgot about getting touch ups or going to the hair salon frequently. By the end of my sophomore year I had fried and weaved up every little bit of the hair I had, so much that it became to fall out. It wasn’t until I gotten to my hairstylist back home who told me that I should cut it off. In order for it to be healthy again I need to cut off the remainding perm. I didn’t have a month to think about it, it was just GONE. There was only two inches of hair on my head and I burst into tears. I left the hair salon and made my bestfriend go with me to Eastmont mall and I bought the ghetto-ist wig in the world and put it on my head. LOL This is what I looked like after my big chop…
That summer before Junior year 2007 was the most liberating experience I had ever had. All those stories you hear about a woman chopping off their hair and starting over is SO TRUE. I had learned to love myself and the skin that I was in. I would like to thank, Karen from Class of Braids, for giving me so much advice on how to look beautiful with the hair that I was naturally born with. It took some time to getting used to; I definitely rocked braids that summer but when I came back for my junior year I never felt happier with my life. I had vowed to never treat my hair like that again and to also share my experiences and advice that I had learned that summer with my fellow sistas. After two years, two inches, and no creamy crack this is what I look like now 🙂
(May 2009)
(March 2010)
Chrisette Michele’s Big Chop
Yes, Chrisette Michele is natural once AGAIN!…This grammy award winning diva decided to go natural for the third time in her life and she share’s her story with www.curlynikki.com . Due to her healthy hair relationship in the past, her decision for the big chop was solely just try something new and fun, and I love it!
She say’s ” My natural hair is a promise to myself to be kinder to myself”
What inspired her to go natural was her mother. She admires her mother and how she chops her hair off all the time so it was only right to finally adapt the hair that was naturally given to us a birth. Chrisette could care less about what the “Industry” feels about her hair and knows that with creativity she will still continue to rock the charts.
If you would like to see her exclusive footage of the big chop check out her website www.thisischrisettemichele.com
Afro Chic’s: Spring Hair Tip #1
The weather is changing and so is your grain of hair. I currently reside in a state that has a lot of humidity so that moisture does wonders to my curls but that still doesn’t mean you don’t moisturize. Many people have been asking me what do I put on my hair on a daily basis. Nothing seems to change much with the seasons; but when it comes to my spring looks I like to use less.
Elasta Care Products
This spray is very light and is good to use when you wet your hair in the morning.
That old school TCB never fails. Once a month its good to do a hot oil treatment. I dont think you need to get the serious bottle, just the samples for $99 at the beauty supply is fine.
Ladies please don’t forget to braid your hair up every night. I hate it when I see some of you guys walk around with knot ball in your head. There is no reason why you should not comb your hair. I use this comb in the show.
Use your favorite conditioner and it will comb through easily.
Now take off those winter clothes and show off your hair! It’s Spring!
Afro Chic’s Hairstyle: Flat Twisted UpDo
I wanted to share with you my hairstyle that I have created and suprisingly mastered for my Senior Ball last night. It’s a popular style called the two-strand flat twisted updo. I washed my hair then blowed it dry just a little. I used ultra sheen to moisturize my hair and the gel’s I used were Jam extra hold and Jamaican mango and lime. I think it worked out pretty good 🙂
Kinky Curly’s Midnight Miracle
For all my curly sistas, kinky curly is back on the market with a new product. Kinky Curly’s “Midnight Miracle” is an overnight treatment that is said to revamp and and pentrate your hair shaft for magical results the next day. It’s a 4 oz. bottle that is produced in a foam with ingredients castor bean extract, meodowfoam and silk protein. I never placed a foam conditioner on my hair but it should be worth a try. I’m not sure what kind of miracle a small bottle for $22 makes but I trust kinky curly’s products so it will do it’s job. (results coming soon)
Afro Chic’s Pick of the Week: ReKaste
There has been alot of buzz on Hampton University’s campus this year, and the group ReKaste has a lot to blame for it. Performing at Hampton Idol and the Haiti Relief Benefit concert, I had the opportunity to hear with my own ears. The group members; Allen “StevieVisionz” Hargrove, Kyle “D.J. Kal” Lawrence, Leavil “Recipe” Armstrong, are music techonology majors hailing from New York City. They were able to collaborate and produce eccentuating vibes right on the campus of HU.
Along with “Throw it Up”, Rekaste’s single entitled “Something Special” which is my pick, is a very smooth cross from alternative and hip hop, with lyrics that have your mind, body, and soul at ease. It happens to be on my “feel good” playlist cause it’s fitting for the mood. Check it out here!
Rekaste has been making moves in the community as well. They will be at Blurr in Newport News, Va. March 31, 2010 performing with other artists. Be sure to get your tickets for this event go to their website www.rekaste.com where you can find more information on how to follow them on twitter and access to their latest music releases.
Get Funky With Spring
Spring is the perfect time to express your style and what better way to do it by accenuating your shoe game. I cam across a line called “Funky Dada” that http://www.zazzle.com/funkydada that crafts really creative shoes with Asia and African inspirations. These are customized shoes that are orignally fabricated with funky materials and laces to fit you own accentric style.
You could go bold and funky, neutral, warm, black and white and more. The prices range at about $65 which is not that bad if you would ask me.
(photos courtesy of Designs by Anaylli)
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