Dad does daughter's hair: And I enjoyed watching every minute of it.
As y'all know I like to dig through YouTube videos for cool videos from people I FEEL ain't getting enough views and subscribers to their channel.
Our featured Unsung YouTuber today is DiscoveringNatural she has a great natural black hair care channel where she discusses the best natural hair products, great products for natural hair kids and more. Anyway...
In this video, her husband tries his hand at doing his baby girl's hair and I loved the video just to see the relationship between the two and in their family overall. We live in a messed up world, but not everything in this world is jacked up, well... his daughter's hair might get jacked up. I ain't gonna tell you if he does well or not though, you gotta watch for yourself. Take a look and see below..
If you are just finding out about DiscoveringNatural's Channel, please go subscribe to her and leave her a comment telling her that BlackHairOMG sent you 🙂
She has great natural hair product reviews and besides her natural hair care videos they have a family YouTube vlog that is just amazing. It's like watching the real life Cosbys, ha.
Yup, I’m going there. I’m taking about some of the stupidest, silliest, and downright insulting assumptions natural hair stereotypes that are made about natural haired women.
We all get them and what makes it so shamefully sad is that many of these assumptions or stereotypes come from other women, co workers friends and even family members.
There are countless things to say about natural haired women that are positive, polite and perfectly right but if you’ve been natural for a while those comments are not as prevalent as the ones we’ll be discussing. Without further ado here are my top 10 stereotypes that naturalistas have to deal with daily:
Lee's Article Highlights:
Here are the 10 biggest stereotypes of naturals. 1. Natural are tree-hugging fanatics. 2. Naturals are political rebels. 3. All Naturals are vegan or vegetarian. 4. Naturals make all of their own products. 5. Naturals think women with relaxers are self-hating. 6. Some think natural hair is dirty (especially locs). 7. Naturals are hair obsessed. 8. All natural women love neo-soul or reggae. 9. All naturals are just fad-driven. 10. Natural hair is hard work.
♦ Some of these stereotypes are downright messed up (#6), some aren't that bad (nothing wrong with neo-soul and making your own hair products). But either way, you can't fit a whole group of people into a small box and that is often what happens. This was an interesting top 10 list of what some people think about when they see naturals. It goes without saying that people are often judged on their appearance, some more than others, so the way you choose to wear your hair will also be a factor. Some ladies won't care what people think and others will. But it never hurts to know what the leading perceptions (or misperceptions) are out there.
♦ I don't think these misperceptions should discourage, natural hair is becoming more and more mainstream and understood (and loved). Rockin' your natural hair with pride and living your truth will only do good things as far as perception is concerned, because at the end of the day, your natural hair is a VERY GOOD thing that God gave you for a reason.
Many people have mistaken beliefs about things they don't experience or don't see for themselves. Having more and more natural-haired women "stylin' on em" in the workplace, on the streets and wherever else will only prove what the natural hair movement really is. It's beautiful women reclaiming their natural beauty. No more, no less (in most circumstances).
When Angelica Sweeting heard her young daughter wishing for blonde hair and white skin similar to her doll's, she decided to create "The Angelica Doll" for little girls with curly hair, wider noses, and fuller lips.
The doll comes with hair that you can twist and knot just like real-life natural hair.
Sweeting's Naturally Perfect Dolls Kickstarter campaign has already raised $23,000 of the $25,000 needed to launch production of the doll, which promotes positive beauty ideals and self-acceptance for young girls.
Sweeting and her daughters tested The Angelica Doll's hair for eight months with common natural hair practices, such as twisting, bantu knotting, and curling, to make sure little girls could style and wash their doll's hair exactly how they would do their own.
Lee's Article Highlights:
♦ First off, I want to to stress the importance of supporting Angelica's business. If you have the means to do so you can help her get these dolls made for thousands of little girls by contributing to her kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelica/the-angelica-doll-a-natural-hair-doll-for-young-gi and hey, I know it's hard out here on these skreets (yeah, I said SKREETS), so if you don't have money to help her get these dolls made then just share this article. Someone else who reads this might contribute and it will be because you let them know about it through sharing this story.
♦ I always love products like these and BlackHairOMG is known for promoting these kinds of businesses and products because they make a difference, I just recently wrote about the coloring book for natural hair kids. When children grow up rarely seeing a positive reflection of themselves in the things that they are entertained by it has a negative psychological effect.
Angelica's daughter thought that the standard of being beautiful was the dolls that she played with and nothing else. Little girls adore their dolls and so she began to adore what she was not and undervalue what and who she is. It's not a conscientious choice she made, it is the mental conditioning that comes from being exposed only to what is the opposite of yourself and being told that it's the most precious thing without seeing any alternatives. Natural hair dolls gives the girls a chance to see beautiful representations of themselves.
♦ This serves as a lesson to myself and you as well as far as business goes too. When you see something missing, something that is needed... MAKE IT. It's much more effective than wishing and hoping for something and it's a great opportunity to build a business, make money while giving people something they need and want. More people need to have the entrepreneurial spirit like Angelica. I'm supporting her, I hope you will too.
Thanks to the OMG Army the natural hair forum on Facebook is over 1500+ strong. The natural hair group is a great place to get and give natural hair tips, advice and support.
Come join and share natural hair care articles on our natural hair forum and discuss natural hair related news that you've found across the web with other Natural Hair Lovers in this group. Both women and men are welcome, as long as you love the natural hair movement.
Curl Centric has created a new natural hair styles for kids coloring book to give children a positive portrayal of curly-haired people, so they don’t feel isolated by one of their defining features.
Unfortunately, kinky curly hair is often considered a nuisance for those who have it, but its true potential is far more varied than straight hair can be. Unfortunately for curly-haired children, their minority status can see them subject to bullying and derision. As such, it is important that this is counterbalanced with positive messages.
Because the media can't be counted on to portray curly hair in a positive light, people have been left looking for alternatives, and Curl Centric has provided one. They have just published a new Natural Hair Coloring Book for children with curly hair.
The Curly Kids Coloring Book is a new product, and was created because Curl Centric understands the importance of representation. It is important for little girls with textured hair to see images that look like them. The coloring book features more than thirty different images, including action shots, mermaids, princesses and ballerinas with natural hair.
The girls in the coloring books have also arranged their hair in a variety of styles that range from cornrow braids, puffs, two strand twists, bantu knots, wash and gos, locs and many more, to show girls with curly hair the amazing potential their hair has to be defined and redefined.
A spokesperson for Curl Centric explained, “Those with naturally curly hair in the media tend to straighten it, leaving little girls without role models. The coloring book is designed to fill that void and offset the lack of representation. This is just the beginning however, and showing girls it’s possibly to have a curly-haired princess or action hero will open them up to a world of possibilities for their own hair, many of which can be found on our website. The book is available now at Amazon for $5.99.
Lee's Article Highlights:
I wholeheartedly agree with what Curl Centric is doing, they realize that little girls need to see themselves and associate representations of themselves as something pleasant and positive. Natural hair styles for kids is something to be proud of and they need to know that as they grow up. I look forward to seeing more and more products like this in the future, they are long overdue.
If you think that products like this are important, you need to show your support and let others know about it too. Many positive products die on the shelf because they don't get the same level of attention as less-valuable products that get promoted.
The Curly Kids Coloring Book contains more than 30 coloring pages for little girls. The coloring book features a wide variety of natural hair styles for kids, the little girls are wearing natural hair buns, puffs, braids, afros (or low styles), updos, twist-outs, and bantu-knots. Get the colored pencils, crayons, water colors and makers ready. The coloring book is recommended for children age 1 year and older.
Had no idea that you could earn a natural hair care license? Don't feel bad. Many don't realize how big the natural hair movement is, you will soon be able to find a natural hair school online that'll push your career to the next level.
You might be surprised with all of the current drama about U.S. officials trying to shut down braiding schools but the black cosmetology school and natural hair trend is taking off.
In the video you'll learn a bit about the Rare Essence Academy, it's a natural hair training platform with the primary focus of teaching members key business principles, natural hair styling fundamentals, and advanced styling techniques.
They offer various forms of education, such as video lectures and step-by-step tutorials targeting specific natural hair needs. No matter your level of experience or ability, if you have a passion and motivation to learn more about natural hair styling then you probably benefit from their courses at Rare Essence Academy. Learn how to be a in-demand natural hair artist and entrepreneur in the natural hair industry.
Rare Essence Academy understands that technology is a driving force in any field in today’s advanced world, that’s why they have committed to providing a wealth of knowledge to every natural hair artist student. Rare Essence Academy has made its curriculum accessible from any mobile device so that their students are never disrupted when trying to access course material. They are here to be a principal online resource with flexible scheduled courses for even the busiest natural hair artist.
What a Great Natural Hair School Does
Rare Essence Academy is an online Natural Hair Training Platform with a focus on business accommodating entrepreneurs who want to excel in the natural hair industry. Their natural hair academy is designed to cultivate natural hair artists into businesswomen and self-driven innovators. My only gripe is that they don't have any cosmetology schools in Detroit Michigan. My hometown would be the perfect place for a natural hair school. But hopefully REA gets some natural hair and cosmetology schools in Detroit Michigan soon.
This natural hair movement video carries a powerful message for women who have gone natural or those who are going natural. But Essence Farmer's video is also a bit controversial for some.
Although for the majority of women who viewed the video it's seen as highly-inspirational and it really communicated to them the fact that their natural hair, as well as themselves in totality, are naturally beautiful and MORE than acceptable. Some women had issues with the strong words in the natural hair movement speech. Some women who are not interested in going natural have said that they were a bit turned off by the video. One woman said that she feels the naturalista in the video is preaching bias against women who choose not to go natural and in her opinion, that's equal to what "euro-centric society" is doing to black women as a whole. Making them feel not worthy of being seen as beautiful.
Well, I personally liked the message of the video and thought Essence did a great job with her anthem/poem. But I'll admit she does kind of "go in" on women who like to perm their hair and chemically straighten it. Check out the video...
I'll also say that not everybody thinks of women who don't go natural as weak or naive. Some women like what they like and that's it. Tell me what you think, does Essence's natural hair movement poem go to far? Or is she dead on?Let me know what you think below in the comment section.
Do you want a variety of hairstyles for natural curly hair? Today's featured BlackHairOMG pro is Bianca Renee. She goes through and demonstrates 21 quick and easy hairstyles for naturally curly hair.
These black hairstyles only take a few minutes to do and give you a lot of freedom to get creative and change them around some yourself. The only items she used in the video was 3 scrunchies, 500,000 bobby pins (just joking), an EZ beaded comb and an old sock with a hole in the end.
Yes, you read that last sentence correctly... An old sock with a hole in it. But hey, whatever works, right? Watch Bianca do her thing and teach you a bunch of great curly girl hairstyles below in the video.
This was a great video because so many women have really curly hair and have no clue about what to do with it.
If you want more hairstyles for natural curly hair for school, work or play, you should subscribe to BiancaReneeToday and tell her that BlackHairOMG sent you! She has great tutorials about eliminating curly hair frizz, making faux bangs and many curly-haired women love her vids because she actually has curly hair instead of wavy. So if that's what you're looking for, you just found it.
Are you looking to restore your natural hair? Natural hair restoration is big business these days, mainly because so many women are dealing with hair loss that was brought on by harsh chemicals that don't belong anywhere near your sensitive scalp or a genetic illness.
Tons of women are dealing with alopecia, this is far more serious than simply having a "bad hair day", this problem can give you a "bad hair life".
The problem has gotten so bad for some women that they've had to turn to doctors. Hair transplants are on the rise among women who have permed the life out of their scalp.
Well, if you are losing your hair or have lost it you'll be happy to know that you may not need to go as far as hair transplants in your attempts of natural hair restoration. I found an excellent of women who restored her natural hair with a few natural hair products, attention to detail and consistency.
So let's check these ladies out and see exactly what they did in their hair loss restoration efforts.
Natural Hair Restoration With Jass
Jass naturally cured her Alopecia Areata (AA). She suffered with this problem for years and years. Her doctor even told her that she'd ALWAYS have the condition. My hair may either grow back or fall out again. Well... She proved her doctor wrong and hopefully many other women will follow in her footsteps on the journey back to a full head of hair.
Jass breaks down for you the exact ingredients she used and how to make the concoction. I also placed a list of links to the hair restoration products she mentioned below the video.
1 Year Natural Natural | Alopecia Hair Growth Success
Use on natural hair at night and rinse it out in the morning.
How Did I Get Fast Hair Growth?
So when it comes to hair restoration, women(and some men too) need to work hard like Jass, use the best hair restoration right products, and be consistent in your actions and your belief that it will work. Remember, Jass' doctor told her she may never be cured from alopecia and that even the best hair loss restoration tactics may not work. So what did she do?
SHE went to work on fixing the problem and regrowing her hair. Jass is proof of that natural hair restoration can be done if you're willing to do what it takes.
When we decide to go natural, we are consciously deciding to embrace our natural hair and subconsciously deciding to accept our true selves.
Meaning, we are making the choice to be independent of all external sources of "beauty" by showing the world who we really are and relieving ourselves of permed strands for kinky tresses. We are deciding to let go of the fear of not being accepted and deciding to embrace our true-selves. These are some of the key components of self-love.
Lee's Article Highlights:
I loved the point about how naturals are changing what they look on the outside while transforming what they are inside. It's so true. I've often said to friends that most natural women have a different swag and confidence. That confidence makes them sexier and more fun to be around. True some people will always have an ugly spirit no matter what, but for the most part, naturals are transforming as people in a positive way.
It takes true confidence to KNOW you are beautiful and believe that, I want my daughter to feel that type of confidence. Just know that, you are not alone. The world is starting to recognize your beauty, something that's been covered up for too long.
Just realize that going natural is more than what is happening on top of your head, it has a lot to do with what's happening inside of your head. Keep going, and know that you have support.It's a beautiful thing.
