tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300039350422662432011-05-04T09:15:27.573-05:00As The Wind BlowsJuggling Hair, Family & BodyLawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-12079411740934650422011-05-03T13:03:00.002-05:002011-05-04T09:09:23.510-05:002011-05-04T09:09:23.510-05:00Pre-teen Hair GoalsMotherhood is full of challenges and helping your children to have a positive self image is a very important & difficult one. My only daughter Tia is twelve and she is beginning to discover that the way you look has an effect on the way people respond to you in society. Embracing her natural hair is what I want for her but I also want her to know that she can chose. She will always know that I see a relaxer as the "creamy crack" but that if her reasons for getting one don't include self hate I will accept it. We sat down together and discussed what goals she had for her hair, here's what she said: long.long.long,long hair!<br />
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I explained to her to have long hair you need healthy hair so we have partnered to create just that! She has dedicated her time and effort to achieve her goal by wearing protective styles, sleeping with a satin bonnet, taking a daily multi-vitamin, 6-8 glasses of water a day & caring for her hair with conditioning and oiling it. The process has just begun for us so join in and help your daughter achieve her hair goals too!<br />
Please post some of your pre-teen hair struggles, styles or success. All styles pictured were styled at home by myself unless noted. Here are a few of the styles:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">side of cornrow ponytail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wash n go with Eco styler-front</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wash n go - back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cornrows w/extensions back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">two-strand twists</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kinky twists</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kinky twists shoulder length</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">press n curl with professional trim</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kinky twists dipped w/coldwave rollers</td></tr>
</tbody></table> **Beginning May 29 I will begin my Ultimate Make-over Challenge & Tia will participate in the hair portion also so please stay tune for that also!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-1207941174093465042?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-77229697362175335962011-04-30T08:46:00.002-05:002011-05-02T08:05:04.053-05:002011-05-02T08:05:04.053-05:00God Bless Alabama!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
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The Southern states have just experienced devastating tornadoes and its not just another tragedy on TV its my life. It's my neighbors, friends, co-workers, family members and fellow statesmen. To drive along a road that you take everyday and see the landscape, the buildings & the homes you had admired along this route gone....erased as if they never existed is mind blowing. Its no longer someone else in a distant place its you! I mourn so intensely for people I have never met but feel that i am missing. I continue to work to come up with ways to help those affected directly that it overwhelms me. My family was blessed to only experience an inconvenience of not having electricity and a slight financial hardship but others lost lives, businesses and homes. Tornadoes have been part of my life since I could remember (even in MI) but I never felt the heartache that I am feeling now during this brutal attack on my adopted home of Alabama. I dont have finacial means to support my Alabama family but I have time and love that I will give until there is nothing left. I know that only a few people will view my blog but of those who do please support the Red Cross as a way to help Alabama & the other Southern states affected. Also take time to stop: Love your family, love your neighbor and give a little back to the world. Thank you<br />
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***A big THANK YOU to the state of Tennessee for all the help and hospitality you have shown your Alabama neighbors!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-7722969736217533596?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-4358269742540519502011-04-14T14:35:00.000-05:002011-04-14T14:35:41.908-05:002011-04-14T14:35:41.908-05:00OLay Skin ChallengeDark Circles under my eyes has been my adversary for the last 7 years..as i grow older it gets worst! I have become dependant on concealer. I have three strikes against me: Poor diet, hereditary & age but i am determine to fight. I've tried many products in the past but decided to give <a href="http://www.olay.com/skin-care-products/definity">Olay's Definity Collection</a> a try. I am going to try this product line for 8 weeks and document by progress in weekly photos. I am hoping to reduce the raccoon look i am sporting when not wearing concealer. Would you like to join me? I will be tweeting as well so follow me for more updates <a href="http://twitter.com/?status=%43%68%65%63%6B%20%6F%75%74%20%74%68%69%73%20%73%69%74%65%3A%20%68%74%74%70%3A%2F%2F%6D%73%6C%61%77%61%6E%64%61%69%73%68%65%72%65%2E%62%6C%6F%67%73%70%6F%74%2E%63%6F%6D%2F#!/mslawanda">@mslawanda</a>. This product is a little pricey about $30 each on Definity items but I have just one face so I'm in! Check your Sunday paper for coupons.<br />
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* wash my face daily/nightly with Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths<br />
* use Definity Eye Illuminating Eye treatment in the morning & night<br />
* Definity Night Restorative Sleep Cream before i go to bed<br />
* increase my water intake from 8oz now (don't judge me) to minimum 64 oz<br />
* take a daily multi-vitamin<br />
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Supplies:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SheaMoisture/108628512522126"> Shea Moisture Curl Enhancer</a>, <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/Foam-Rollers/SLNCAR50,default,pd.html">satin sponge rollers</a>, clips to hold hair, satin bonnet<br />
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Procedure: I simply did two-strand twists (medium size) using the Shea Moisture on each strand of hair and when my entire head was complete I rolled them (3 or 4 in each roller) with the satin sponge rollers. I sleep in my satin bonnet and removed the rollers. Here's the pics...What do you think?<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My hair was a little greasy but I like it..cant wait to see how long it lasts.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-7252849983900053249?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-40958959903155083652011-03-22T16:20:00.001-05:002011-03-22T16:24:57.863-05:002011-03-22T16:24:57.863-05:00Spring/Summer HairstylesBe a part of my blog! Looking for new FAB Natural Hairstyles for my next review.....Feel free to leave a comment on why your hair is FAB & email a picture to <a href="mailto:mslawandaintheloop@gmail.com">mslawandaintheloop@gmail.com</a> I will share the photos and stories and construct the best hairstyle on myself . A FAB prize will be sent to the winner! Tell your friends!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FQe_asEMjZc/TYkToIDfIGI/AAAAAAAAAFc/5-By0XWVup8/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FQe_asEMjZc/TYkToIDfIGI/AAAAAAAAAFc/5-By0XWVup8/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-4095895990315508365?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-65585634129078524792011-03-19T14:28:00.001-05:002011-03-19T14:30:12.853-05:002011-03-19T14:30:12.853-05:00Braid Out Part2<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/o1LPNNdapGg?fs=1" style="height: 235px; width: 346px;" width="425"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-6558563412907852479?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-14164121855703993422011-03-19T14:15:00.001-05:002011-03-19T14:20:41.405-05:002011-03-19T14:20:41.405-05:00Braid-Out Part 1<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yeZw7IfE7qU?fs=1" style="height: 227px; width: 353px;" width="425"></iframe><br />
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This is my first on camera tutorial...I was very brave so share with your friends & please leave your comments and advise!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-1416412185570399342?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-37231172760878225572011-03-14T20:04:00.000-05:002011-03-14T20:04:27.197-05:002011-03-14T20:04:27.197-05:00A Natural Sisterhood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LtQO2-f31og/TX6y4xLGDII/AAAAAAAAACU/R7qFl2F9Eb8/s1600/crew.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LtQO2-f31og/TX6y4xLGDII/AAAAAAAAACU/R7qFl2F9Eb8/s320/crew.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>Returning to my roots has been the best experience. I have found myself surrounded by women who encourage, support & guide me through a amazing journey. Support is easily found on the Internet not in nameless chat rooms but in videos with women who look like me, talk like me & want to truly know me. YouTube is better than any college or cosmetology school! Users like BlackOnyx, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/divakeke76">DivaKeke76</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Naptural85">Naptural85</a> &<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/LexiWithTheCurls"> Lexiwiththecurl</a> (to name a few) guide you through product reviews, how to videos & answer questions we have all asked at some point! I have never been more proud to be Black & A Woman!<br />
Twitter has open another world that allows people with the same interest to connect with tag lines like <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23teamnatural">#teamnatural</a> & <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23naturalhair">#naturalhair</a>. Locally I have found support in a group we call "Happy to be Nappy" (photo) where we meet on Facebook to share product ideas, ask questions & talk each other off the ledge when we become frustrated! We have also had a product swap to let some of us "product junkies" reorganize. <br />
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I believe the most amazing part is the way no one seems to be territorial! We all help & support each other, so to all my Natural sisters, my thinking of being Natural sisters, my relaxed but respect a Natural sisters & the men who love us all- THANKS! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4ruufxJbDp0/TX7JyXRsChI/AAAAAAAAACc/U3malNebdao/s1600/rllst1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4ruufxJbDp0/TX7JyXRsChI/AAAAAAAAACc/U3malNebdao/s200/rllst1.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">First I washed & conditioned my hair, then i put in a leave in conditioner..... in a plastic bowl i mixed olive oil and some 7 in 1 miracle oil....i separated my hair in 4 sections (just to make life easier) and began taking sections from those to roll....before i rolled the hair i used my fingers to apply my oil mixture then i added the argon oil gel...use cold wave rollers with paper over them i rolled my hair in a spiral....After i completed my entire head i sprayed it with the Shea Naturals Spray (see previous post) and put on my satin cap & when to bed....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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In the morning, i sprayed my hair again and removed the rollers...my hair WAS NOT hard!!!! The curls came out beautiful! I didnt seperate the curls (i may later in the week), i just pin some back & fluffed! I finally have a successful way to use styling gel....let me know what you guys think!<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My curls are completely defined and have a beautiful shine while its wet. As my hair begins to dry it begins to feel crunchy so I spray it with the Shea Moisture Oil Mist i purchased earlier this week. I did see improvement but there was still some stiffness. Overall i think if you want a lot of curls this is a good way to achieve them. I believe I will add oil to my hair before applying the gel next time but I wanted to let the gel work alone for this review. I'm not sure what I'll look like in the morning but I will definitely let you know! <br />
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Prices:<br />
Eco-styler on sale $2.99 at Sally's<br />
Bed Head Moisture Maniac 2 for $22 at Walmart (on sale) or $12.99 TJ Maxx<br />
Proclaim Olive Oil Treatment $1.79 Sally's<br />
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***Special thanks to my daughter for making the video on her IPod for me- Thanks Tia :)***</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/30003935042266243-2817133316962649865?l=mslawandaishere.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lawandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230162212871972374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30003935042266243.post-36439723840308423352011-02-26T16:15:00.000-06:002011-02-26T16:15:44.140-06:002011-02-26T16:15:44.140-06:00Shea Moisture ResultsI have to be honest, i am not completely sold on this product...just yet. I like the softness of my hair but i didn't experience the curl pattern I normally achieve from a braid out. I have to admit that my hair wasn't fully dry because i had somewhere to go so I'm going to continue to use Shea Moisture for a couple weeks and give you guys an update later. Here's a couple of pictures...let me know what you guys think.<br />
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Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque $9.99<br />
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie $9.99<br />
Shea Moisture Hold & Shine Moisture Mist $9.99<br />
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They also have Shampoo & condition but i just bought some Organix so I wasn't investing in more shampoo/conditioner today. I washed my hair and applied the masque. There wasn't much to the directions so i just went root to tip and placed a plastic cap on my hair for about 30 minutes. The smell wasn't bad and the texture of the masque was like whipped shea butter. However i wasn't happy! I was ready to take the remaining two products back to Target unopened! My hair felt weird and although I had defined curl pattern emerging i wasn't experiencing the softness i was use to with my other deep conditioners. I took a deep breath and continued the process. I washed the masque out and began using the smoothie. I felt like i was on a tropical island because my hair was a pina colada lol..I decided to do a braid out and i applied the smoothie to sections of my hair, come through with my fingers and then braid. This seemed promising..Well i don't have a sit under dryer at its midnight so here's a few pictures and we will see how it turns out in the morning..<br />
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