Tracee Ellis Ross Launches “Hair Love” Campaign After Our Instagram Post

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Antoinette

Tracee Writes:

“So the other day I reposted an image that I saw on Instagram that absolutely killed me! Seriously, I was crying with laughter. As funny as it was, it started to stir something inside me–a bit of which I expressed in my Instagram caption– but the more I thought on it, the more I realized it needed a larger response. So I took to my laptop and recorded a video! Apologies for the blurriness, I’m doing my best to be more technologically savvy but apparently it’s a process, hahaha! Anyways, hope you enjoy a bit of my hair story, and I absolutely cannot wait to hear why you LOVE YOUR HAIR!”

This is a great campaign. Please take part in it. Shanti and I will do it with you. And who really wouldn’t want to talk hair with Tracee? You’d be buggin. But seriously, remember only love someone else’s hair as long as it is an inspiration to you to love you own. Can’t wait to see you videos. Make sure you tweet them to us.

July 4th

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Antoinette

Genius Marketing strategy: JAY Z’s new album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” comes to Samsung Galaxy fans first. Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com

Rick Ruben, Swizz Beatz, Timberland, Pharrell and Jay all in one room?! He can’t lose.

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Antoinette

Shout Out To All The Big Poppas!

6-29-13

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Antoinette

We along with the American Dreaming Magazine are excited to invite you to “The Big Apple’s, New York Pop Up Mall”! American Dreaming Magazine tells the inspiring story of young entrepreneurs! This event is hosted by “Around the Way Curls”, and will take place from 2-8 pm on Saturday, June 29^th at The Bolon Room, located at 11-22 44nd Road LIC, NY 11101. In addition, it will be covered by Ebony.com, the online magazine which focuses on African American cultural insight, news and perspective! We strongly encourage you and your friends to come out for tons of great shopping with numerous vendors, appetizing food, great music and a guaranteed good time!

More Vendor Details To Come…

Free Admission

RSVP Here:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7066176123/efbevent

Cheerios “Just Checking” Commerical.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Antoinette

With all the controversy surrounding the commercial, I just want to say how happy and proud I was to see it. While I was watching The View yesterday an interesting point was brought up. Sherri Shepard made the claim that if this commercial had featured a black woman and white man and not a black man with a white woman, that it would not have received the negative backlash that it has (youtube had to disable the comments section as a result). What do you think? I thought about it long and hard yesterday and I think I agree. I’m sure there would still be some hate thrown it’s way but this was on another level. Some folks at work concluded that black men are prized possessions on our community so seeing them step out immediately creates conflict and that white women are the same in their community. What do you think? Weigh in.

In the meantime in-between time. Here’s a message to those who have a beef:

NYC Launches “You Can Touch My Hair” Exhibit.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Antoinette

They Write:

“With more and more people going natural, there seems to be a larger fascination with black hair, resulting in many being approached by strangers and asked, “Can I touch your hair?”

Some people don’t mind the solicitation while some find it annoying or offensive. What happens if we give everyone the opportunity to touch black hair… find out at un’ruly’s public art exhibit on 6/6/13 and 6/8/13″.

Learn more here: http://youcantouchmyhair.com

I feel like I’m going to have to go. I wished they would have showed the actual touching of the hair.Sidenote, I would have had to wash my hair 20 times after all those dirty NYC subway rat and roach invested hands had been in it.

What do you think ladies? Good idea? Bad idea? Would you do it?

Alisha From The UK Shares Her Hair Story

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Shanti

1.Have you always been so confident and in love with your curls? What’s your hair story?

No not a tall it is definitely something that has happened with time. When I was growing up I didn’t realise my hair was actually curly I just used to think it was bushy. As my hair was so long and there was so much of it my mum would just blow my hair out a bit and put it in plaits or chunky twists. So once I got older and started to do my hair I just didn’t know what to do with it so got it relaxed despite nearly everyone I knew was against it. Also then I didn’t know how to look after my relaxed hair which led me to sneak off to my friend’s house one day and get her to cut off most of my hair my mum was so mad I cut off my “long pretty hair”. Then I spent a number of years doing all sorts to my hair dying it, curly perm added to it, getting weaves and I even bleached it blonde. As you can imagine after all that my hair was a mess it was so dry and thirsty it was like the Sahara Desert there was no amount of hair product or grease that would help. This is when I decided to cut off my over processed ends and bring my hair back to health. Blogs like this helped so much as I live in the UK there aren’t many hair dressers or people who understand natural hair!

2. What is your hair regime (how often do you shampoo, condition, deep condition and with what products)?

I like to wash my hair once a week; sometimes I try to stretch it to two weeks that never ends well though. The day before wash day I will coat my hair in coconut oil so the washing process doesn’t dry it out. I shampoo once a week with Crème of Nature Moisture & Shine shampoo and usually once a month I will clarify my hair for deep cleanse with Pure Curls Clarifying shampoo. I condition my hair with Tresseme’s flawless curls conditioner and if I’m having a lazy day or I’m short of time I add some honey to this and leave it on for 30 minutes for a DC. Otherwise I usually deep condition with Shea Moisture Deep treatment masque or if I need a protein boost Aubrey Organics Protein Conditioner

3.What is your de-tangling process?

I section my hair into two and coat it in lots of Tresseme’s Flawless curls conditioner and then gently detangle each section with a Denman brush.

4.Do you put anything in your hair for styling (leave-in conditioner, gel etc)?

I usually apply either Giovanni direct leave in or Kinky curly conditioner followed by extra virgin olive oil to seal. Also sometime I might add a bit of eco styler gel to define my curls

5.Now that you are relaxer free, how do you perceive others that still have relaxed hair?

It hasn’t really changed my view on others you still have relaxed hair I think everyone should be able to wear and do whatever to do their hair as long as it makes them happy.

6.What is the worst mistake you have made with your hair?

The worst mistake I’ve made with my hair was relaxing it!

7. Who is your hair idol?

I wouldn’t say I have one particular hair idol I take inspiration from a lot of different people. However in saying this I do love heyfranhey and of course I love you guys from Around the way curls you girls rock!

8. Any words of wisdom that you would like to share with the masses about natural hair?

As cliché as this may sound I think the key element with natural hair is patience it doesn’t happen overnight ; it takes time to both love and learn how to take care of your hair!

The Child Loves Lipstick and “Duck Faces”!

Go on Girl! We Ain’t Mad At Ya!

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Antoinette

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

~ Rumi

New Summer Wet and Go Regimen For Fine Hair

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Antoinette

*Just an FYI this is NOT a sponsored review. We will always state when our reviews are sponsored and will never* *post anything false about a product.*

Alright now, so yall should know that we hosted the Curls Unleashed booth at the International Hair and Beauty Show this past weekend and as a result, I got turned out. That Curls Unleashed Leave-in Conditioner and Mousse is no joke. I tried both products out and immedeatly fell in love with the light weight mousse but I needed to fiddle with the leave-in to make it work. The mousse adds with definition and shine without creating and greasy weighed down look and was created specifically for fine hair. The leave-in is great for all hair types but it does contain a bit of shea butter so the first time I used it I liked how quenched and happy my curls looked, but my roots fell flat and looked a bit oily. (Shanti liked it but I was like , “Naw, son”.) So determined to make it work, I tried a different regimen and I am happy to report that my curls were/are pop lockin and droppin it on um. Fine hair curlies, you’ll want to listen closely.

1. Tame the Beast

Detangle. Detangle. Detangle

2. Apply Products!

All products used.

I apply the leave in conditioner to the ENDS of my hair and do my best to avoid my roots. This adds a lot of definition to my curls (at the end of the hair strand) and makes them really pop.

I then apply a very small amount of conditioning primer, focusing mostly on my roots and hair line . This product is very thick (but not greasy) so you do not need a lot of it. Despite it’s thickness it does not weigh the hair down. Read our whipped curls review here.

The mousse is the lightest weight sealant I’ve come across. I have used it on dry hair and the results have been just as good. It’s great for everyday weather and when you want to achieve bouncy (defined frizz) hair but I would opt for adding aloe vera juice/gel to the mix on very humid days or switch all together and use Goddess Curls Gel by Curls as a sealant.

3. Comb/Brush Hair Back

This helps mix and distribute the product. It also helps those who are in the ‘in-between’ hair length phase and suffer from her in their face all damn day. I’m trying to figure out whether I want to continue to grow my hair out or get a new and improved cut. The verdict is out but these sheep dog bangs are in the way.

4. Loosen & Scrunch Hair

I then combed through my hair with my finger, including my roots and helped my curls form by scrunching my hair in an upward motion.

5. Pin the Front

I then take my the front of my hair and pin it up using bobby pins. This helps keep my hair out of my face and helps create body. I do not remove the pins until my hair is completely dry.

6. Diffuse or Air Dry Hair

I’m going to do an updated video on how I diffuse now. So, check back it’s coming soon. The most important thing is that I don’t fluff or pick out my hair until it is completely dry. Anything else besides that just creates frizz.

7. Air Dry Results

These are the results before my pick go to it.

8. Fluff and Pick for Body/Results

Try it out. Let me know how it goes ladies. Holla

Curls Unleashed Complete Collection Giveaway!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Antoinette

In honor of our upcoming hosting gig at the International Hair and Beauty Show in New Jersey May, 19 and 20th the kind folks over at ORS (Organic Root Stimulator) hooked us up with a dope giveaway for yall. They are giving away not one but TWO FULL COLLECTIONS of Curls Unleashed‘s entire product line. Whoot Whoot!

This giveaway is over $100.00 in value and includes:

Take Command Curl Defining Creme