Growing Long Hair the Healthy Way
I've made no secret about my admiration of gospel duo Mary Mary comprised of Erica and Tina Campbell nor their latest hit song Go Get It. This song really ministers to me and I play it so often you would think I am the third member of the group with my own ad libs! As I sit and reflect on things happening in my life - I am reminded of how blessed I am and am also reassured constantly that God has additional blessings in store for me. All I … [Read more...]
I'm back with another update on my little cousin, Jennifer's hair. I did her hair after the holidays, about 6 weeks or so after our first vlog. I want to help nurture her hair back to health and give readers some little girls hairstyle ideas with this series as well. This week we went for two strand twists up with a braidout, which she loved (although as you'll see in the video below she did NOT trust me to come up with a cute … [Read more...]
Well, it seems like it has been forever and a day since I posted! Happy Holidays to everyone, pardon my tardiness! Originally I planned to have a fabulous Christmas Day collaboration post, but for all of those who are new to L4L...Christmas time for my family is a very busy time. Normally I finish all of my shopping by December 1st, but this year I was so swamped leading up to the holiday that I had no time to shop! Therefore, I spent … [Read more...]
I had so much fun last weekend attending and covering the Nzuri Natural Hair show. Honestly, I could talk until I am blue in the face (or type until I'm blue in the nails rather...) but I still wouldn't be able to say it all! But you knowwwwww, I did a little vlogging and took plenty of photos for you. So I've captured the trip in two videos and hopefully you will get a good understanding of the Nzuri Natural Hair Show events and my role in … [Read more...]
I have a large, tight-knit family and growing up I was (still am) very close to my paternal cousins and family. My mother, however, is one of only two children and has a smaller more spread out family. My grandmother's sisters are all deceased now, but their children are my mother's first cousins and within recent years we have all re-connected. I think this is actually one of the reasons God sent me to my current city for school - two of … [Read more...]
As 2012 comes to a close, I have begun my normal end of the year reflections. Next year I turn 30 years old. I always said I would be looking forward to my 30s for a number of reasons - my thirties were supposed to be an exciting time! I had anticipated that I would no longer be in school. I'd own a home. Be married. Have children. Be more financially stable. Now that I am less than 6 months away from entering this magical … [Read more...]
I just wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for your past and continued support of me and Longing 4 Length. I'm always deeply touched by your outpouring of genuine appreciation for what I share regarding my personal healthy hair journey and hair care in general. I never thought so many people had the same hair obsession as I do and would find anything I have to say interesting , let alone helpful. Because of you, I've been awarded … [Read more...]
Good evening ladies and happy Sunday! Church was so awesome for me today, I'm still on a high and its 11:30 pm! I'm prepooing at the moment with EVCO + hemp seed oil. All evening I've put off doing my hair simply because it is the wash before my relaxer touch up which calls for my pre-relaxer routine: Clarify, ApHogee 2 step treatment, moisturizing deep condition with Bee Mine Bee-U-ti-FuL conditioner, and roux porosity control. Whew! … [Read more...]
