Natural Like Me!

Last Week

2010-09-20T13:09:00.000-04:00

Here's some pics of the NLM ladies from the adventures of last week @realifecitygirl tried out IC Olive Oil Gel with some SheaMoisture Curling Smoothie and got these bomb results I had a pretty good dry twistout for date night with the bf @crairenae got her curls straightened and got a new and extra cute hairstyle. *Howard hand* Post your pics on our FB page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/

@ChoklitGemini's Summer Style

2010-09-15T11:05:00.000-04:00

Check out @ChoklitGemini's favorite summer style. Verrrry cute updo!

Success! : The Janelle Monae

2010-09-10T15:15:00.001-04:00

Remember (this post) on Janelle Monae? Well I tried to emulate her style again today and actually succeeded! Check it out! I did it like the video in the previous post about the style. Whatcha thank?!

To-Do List: #15 Rollersetting My Hair

2010-09-09T16:56:00.001-04:00

Just stumbled across a YouTube video of HealthyHairJourney and LOVED her results! Check it out...the roller set part comes in at about 2 minutes. Enjoy!

Summer's Fab Five

2010-09-07T12:06:00.000-04:00

Even though the season isn't technically over, that summer feeling is officially over. This summer produced the finding of new staples for my hair, new styles, new growth, and a new perspective for this blog. There was some losses as well in products, hair (check out the post on stress and hair), and jobs but it's all lessons learned. Since I don't do official length checks, here is a little

Happy Labor Day!

2010-09-06T10:08:00.001-04:00

Hey ladies! In lieu of Labor Day, I wanted to ask you guys a related hair question: What is the most labor you've done while doing your hair? My response is my graduation hair! Those mini twists that took me roughly 5 hours to do definitely took a lot of labor and patience. I left them in for two weeks and got a good amount of growth since my hair was stretched. I guess the "no pain, no gain"

KandyCurls Is Natural Like Me!

2010-09-04T09:04:00.000-04:00

KandyCurls is a company that sells natural hair apparel online. Here's more info on their background: "KandyCurls was born out of the desire to provide curly girls and natural hair women as a whole, with a wider variety of colorful and vibrant natural hair apparel. Designer Erika, a lover of fashion and all things curly, created KandyCurls initially to design t-shirts for herself when she

Super Shampoo

2010-09-03T09:35:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to highlight the shampoo I'm using now. I have mild scalp eczema and this shampoo has been amazing at minimizing the symptoms (dandruff and itchy scalp). Here are some deets on this staple in my product bin Shea Moisture Organic African Black Deep Cleansing Shampoo Made by the wonderful gentlemen from Shea Moisture, this shampoo is specifically for Dandruff, Eczema, and

Stress And Your Hair

2010-09-01T14:46:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, sorry for the long hiatus, but I began a job in June that was very demanding so the blog had to take the back burner. But now, due to my recent resignation (because of hospitalization), I've decided to get back in my old rotation of posting. I decided to write this as my first "Welcome Back" post because I dealt with this issue this past summer. Mostly everyone has a stressful job

Starting your Locs

2010-07-11T19:22:00.000-04:00

Starting your LocsAnyway you spin it, it’s still beautiful. I thought that in this blog I would take a step back and talk about the methods in which you can start your loc journey. Everyone starts at a different place in the journey in terms of hair length. And depending on how you want your locs to look, the methods will vary. Locs can be started at just about any hair length. If you about an

Summer Style Update

2010-07-06T19:44:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of posts! I just got a new job (Hallelujah!) and have been extreeemely busy with that. As I get more settled into my new job, I will of course post more. In the meantime, check out my new afro twists! Here is the hair I used...It's from the Nafy Collection and the hair is called Afro Puffy Twist hair.

The "N" Word

2010-06-22T18:28:00.001-04:00

While we're on the subject of natural hair terms we'd like to forget, what do you guys think of the "N" word? You know, the word that is associated with bad, brittle, unkempt hair. The word that people use in a negative connotation when someone's hair isn't straight. The word that girl almost said in the Dr. Miracles commercial when she said she didn't have "soft, manageable hair." The word

Trimming Techniques

2010-06-17T15:12:00.002-04:00

Trimming is an annoying necessity that we all have to deal with because natural hair breaks a little bit easier than relaxed hair if you aren't taking care of it. It should be done once every 2 months and even shorter than that if you prefer. Most recommend that you go to a salon to do it, but it often happens that you get more taken off than you bargained for. Now it may be just because you

Natty Dread Locs - by Alikeh

2010-06-16T19:20:00.006-04:00

NATTY DREAD LOCSConnotations: Locs vs. Dreads Ok so, through the years, I have heard people use the words dreads, locs, and of course dreadlocks. I want to dig deeper into the names of it all and why I am opposed to one name over the other. History proclaims that the name of “dreadlocks” were developed by “western civilization” because of the “dreadful” look of the locs on the heads of African

Bee Mine's Bee Hold Curly Butter - Je'Kendria's Review

2010-06-16T11:38:00.011-04:00

Bee Mine was gracious enough to send us some great products to try out. They are an all natural product line that is famous for their wonderful growth serum. Here's their story: "We started out 2 years ago with our best seller Bee Mine Hair Growth Serum. This came about due to the fact that I went natural in 2007 and wanted to grow my hair out. Looking for a growth aid I tried a

NLM Diaries - "Back To Black"

2010-06-14T14:04:00.000-04:00

Guys, I'm all sad.... I was all excited because I was able to find my fluffy twist hair at a local beauty supply store. Since I've had much success with coloring synthetic blonde hair with rinses, I decided to get a pack of blonde hair to dye purple so it could match my purple patch when I get the twists. After letting the rinse set for a few hours, I washed out the color only to discover

Pre-Salon Tips

2010-06-12T14:26:00.001-04:00

An NLM Reader (Shoutouts to @HenryQs) and I recently discussed some things that is on the minds on every transitioning or natural haired chick that has considered going to a salon to get their hair cut or trimmed: "What if she chops off all of my hair????" We all know someone who's gone through it. It may have even been you who's gone to the salon expecting a quick trim and left with more

Weekend Reads

2010-06-12T13:37:00.000-04:00

Here's the best reads from this week! My Natural Me Showcases Her Box Braids A Grl Can Mac Posts Video On The Truth About Alcohols Natural Chica Searches For The Perfect Wedding Hairstyle Curly Nikki Reader Gives Transitioners Advice Afroniquely You Discusses Heat Use Afrobella's Opinion On The American Apparel Scandal

Transition Style File #3 - Microbraids

2010-06-09T21:15:00.002-04:00

It's suprising to think, but many women don't "go natural" because they don't want to go through the bold BC (big chop) and they feel that there aren't many options for styles. There are also women who don't like the length of their fro so they get frustrated and wind up reverting back to relaxed hair. This segment of NLM is dedicated to those women....who are on the fence on becoming natural,

Alikeh's Fab Five For Locs

2010-06-09T17:38:00.000-04:00

Hey all! Today I will be speaking on my fab five. Five things that I feel are necessary items for anyone in the locking process. These items are pretty simple and most can be found at local stores, preferably beauty supply stores. As I continue to experiment with the loc process and try new products, I will inform you guys of what works and what doesn't. However, I am not a fan of non

Deronda Is Natural Like Me!

2010-06-08T19:19:00.000-04:00

Name: Deronda Corbin Age: 32 Hometown: Charleston, SC Natural Since: Last Relaxer was in December 2008..by January 2010 all relaxer was out Method: Transitioned Hair Type: 4a Who are your inspirations for your styles? My inspirations for my styles are: Cree Summer, Curly Nikki, Tracey Ellis Ross and Janelle Monae Why did you become natural? I became natural after my

Summer Styles 2010

2010-06-07T20:21:00.001-04:00

Spring is ending, and summer is just around the corner. I've decided to tweak my weekly routine a bit to accommodate for the upcoming hot weather. Mane Style: The Chunky Dry Twistout I'm finally at a length I like with my hair, so I'm content with rocking a twist-out every week. How-To: I'm not one for total order with my hair, so I don't part my hair when twisting. I section each

How Much Is Too Much?

2010-06-06T13:54:00.002-04:00

Overloading your hair with products is a problem that most of us have. I've personally had this problem since I became natural. It usually derives from me wanting to achieve a specific look and I just keep adding more product thinking it will help me get to that look. Most of the time this results in buildup and flaking for myself, meaning I have to wash my hair more often. It also means that

Weekend Reads

2010-06-05T10:45:00.001-04:00

Here's what we're into this weekend! Curly Nikki Reader's 10 Styles For TWA's AfroBella's Great Idea For #Naturalhair Day Mane And Chic Tries Out Midnight Miracle Natural Sunshine Encourages The Big Chop UrbanCurlz Shows Funky and Fly Curlies Afroniquely You Breaks Down Natural Hair Lingo Kinnks.com Wants YOU To Upload Your Pics Have a fun weekend! :)

Another Fluffing Technique!

2010-06-04T09:20:00.000-04:00

Please excuse the bad angles and dry scalp (from satin bonnet, post on that later), but I just got really excited because I found yet another fluffing technique that works really well for twist-outs. How I did it: It was very simple, I just took down my chunky twists how I normally would, then I massaged my scalp in sections for fullness. It gave me the fullness I wanted while

Wish List #94852039

2010-06-02T15:30:00.003-04:00

Haven't done a wish-list in a while....these are some things I've been having my eye on... These are all-natural products too! Click the picture for a bigger view! *From left* Bee Loved Hair & Scalp Moisturizer - penetrates hair and scalp to deliver lasting moisture to your scalp and tresses for optimum growth potential Yes To Carrots! Hair and Scalp Moisturizing Mud Mask - will keep

Baby Hair

2010-06-01T07:09:00.000-04:00

An NLM chick (Hey Caress!) asked me about some product and styling suggestions for babies with natural hair. After doing some extensive research, this is what I came across! I hope this helps some of you guys with a little bun in the oven! :) Styling Products Kinky,Wavy, Natural's Herbal Style & Shine From http://www.naturalhair.org/haircareproducts.aspx this is just one of the few

Our New Loc'd NLM Blogger!

2010-05-31T13:32:00.000-04:00

Before I begin my Journey is the Official ‘Naturallikeme’ Loc expert, I just want to thank everyone for this opportunity to write about my experiences, and to give my “expertise” and most of all opinion about everything that is locs. I have a lot to write about, and much to share if you are open to read it. I thank you. (You're very welcome!) Now with that being said, I will now share a

Cracking The Quiz on Manipulation

2010-05-28T11:16:00.013-04:00

So we've taken the quiz....but what did those questions mean? How did they relate to over-manipulating my hair or did they even relate to it at all? I hope to answer your questions about the quiz in this post. Let's start with #1 of course, hopefully this one was an obvious one to you guys. 1. How often do you wash your hair with shampoo? A. More than twice a week B. Once a week

Grad Hair!

2010-05-27T10:13:00.002-04:00

Here's some NLM ladies that recently graduated! But first...a blast from the past with Cheyenne! A friend of mine that just graduated from North Carolina State. She was originally a Bison though :) And last but definitely not least....here is everyone we got that graduated from my Alma Mater...HOWARD UNIVERSITY!!! Ciara - "It's a two strand twist up into an updo. I'm not really sure

The Fluffing Technique

2010-05-26T21:28:00.000-04:00

When you do a dry or wet twist-out, are you satisfied with the results? Is it as full and big as you would like it to be? I used to love doing my twist-outs specifically to get that "third day" hair. You know what I mean...the big, fluffy, but still defined fro. The whole point of a twist-out in my opinion. But it gets annoying to have to wait to get to that point right? It took a while, but

Giveaway Results!!

2010-05-24T10:18:00.003-04:00

Here is the list of the participants in our giveaway in the order that we received them. This list is compiled of the results given to us by the comment section, by email, and by Twitter. The number that is by each person's name is the number that will be used in the random number generator to determine who receives the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. So without further ado, here is our

Is That Yo Real Hair??

2010-05-23T07:23:00.003-04:00

Here you are on a good hair day...simply walking down the street or sitting at the computer at your job...and someone walks past you and says: "Ooo girl your hair is so cute! IS THAT YO REAL HAIR?!" Um...what? Have you ladies ever been asked such a question? And if so, how did you respond to it? I'm beginning to be at my wits end!! Now, for the record, I initially didn't get offended

Cheyenne Is Natural Like Me!

2010-05-22T17:10:00.000-04:00

Here's a fellow Howardite I met from swimming class and discovered she was a Natural Like Me chick. Enjoy!! Age:24 Hometown:Queens, NY Natural Since:Birth! Method: Never Permed Hair Type: Not sure! Who are your inspirations for your styles? Women of DC. I've noticed Natural, Kinky, and Locked is the way to be. Why did you decide to maintain your natural hair instead of relaxing

Weekend Reads

2010-05-22T09:50:00.001-04:00

Here are some of our fave posts from this past week from our fellow natural hair bloggers! Just click the titles and find natural goodiness ;) A Girl Can Mac's Hair Accessory Finds Afrobella's History Lesson A CurlyNikki Reader's Style How-To Glamazini's Good Hair Mane and Chic Asks How You Sleep On Your Hair Nappy And The City Talks Color BGLH Shows Cute Natural Kids Afroniquely

Feature Update!

2010-05-20T20:17:00.003-04:00

See how some of our past NLM features have been doing with their hair! Lauren then (Click name for original post) Lauren now... "Eight weeks ago I started locking my hair. The journey has been surprisingly easy for me. My friend retwists my hair for a GREAT price every two weeks and in between the re-twists, I generally don't touch my hair at all. My hair has not grown this fast since

Our First Giveaway!

2010-05-20T17:16:00.000-04:00

If you're an avid reader of this blog, you've probably noticed our recent posts about our absolute LOVE for the Shea Moisture hair products that have been at Target for a couple months now. We wanted to share the love to our followers/readers by giving away our favorite product from them: The Curl Enhancing Smoothie! The ingredients are priceless and the effects are magical! :) The rules for

Hair Today...And Yesterday..,

2010-05-19T13:50:00.000-04:00

I did a wet twist-out yesterday morning on freshly deep-conditioned hair and got these results. The twists were really chunky and were still pretty wet so that will explain why there is more fullness and less definition. Here's another photo: I got this colorful cloth from The House of Khamit located on Georgia Ave near Howard University. Since it was a yard of cloth, I just twisted it until

Item Of The Week - ConAir Hair Dryer

2010-05-18T11:38:00.001-04:00

When you're on the go and co-wash daily, a diffuser has been rumored to be the best way to get your hair dry quick, fast, and in a hurry. I don't actually own a diffuser, but what works for me is my trusty dusty ConAir Hair Dryer. The reason why I love this tool so much is the "cool" option. I can do a quick wet twist-out and dry my hair with it without using heat. It does take a little bit

Product Love!

2010-05-02T15:40:00.002-04:00

Realifecitygirl tried out Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie and wanted to share her results! Day 1 Results She said her hair was incredibly defined and soft after applying the smoothie after a wash-n-go. Here's her Day 2 Hair Still some great definition and pure softness! Needless to say this product was a WIN! I will be posting all about Shea Moisture and what you can get

Purple How-To

2010-05-01T14:56:00.002-04:00

I've been asked many times lately about how I got those bold purple chunks in my hair so I decided to do a quick how-to post to show you how I did it and the exact products I used. As stated in my coloring post here, in order to get a really bold and bright color in your hair, you have to take it up to a lighter color. If you decide to get this professionally done, then I would consult with

Style Inspiration: Janelle Monae

2010-04-27T18:31:00.001-04:00

She's been on the scene for a minute now, but singer Janelle Monae has recently been starting to come into the spotlight with her management by Diddy and her first studio album "The ArchAndroid" coming out on May 18th. I absolutely love her music and style and have been seeing many natural chicks replicating her signature 'do. Remember our first feature Ms. Nia? She's been rocking her own

One Stop Shop - Target

2010-04-22T19:39:00.002-04:00

Good ole Tarjay has become the "one stop shop" for just about anything nowadays and when it comes to natural hair, it's no different. I've compiled some of the best quality and most affordable products that you can get from Target and what they're best for. Enjoy! *PS - I'm sure you've all heard of the recent debut of Miss Jessie's at Target. I was excited like most of the natural hair

Dilemma!

2010-04-06T22:33:00.001-04:00

The time is finally FINALLY coming where I will be graduating from my beloved Howard University! It's been a long, hard road but I am so thankful to have gone through it for I would not be the person I am today if I hadn't. All mushy ish aside, I'm having a mini-dilemma about how to wear my hair for graduation exercises. I'm finally at a stage where I'm completely satisfied with my hair's length

Who's Responsible For This?

2010-04-01T18:56:00.001-04:00

Did an impromptu deep condition the other night and yielded the most amazing results I've ever had to date.... LOTS of definition...even after falling asleep on it. And my hair was incredibly soft...and 3 days later it's STILL as soft as it was on the first day. That has never EVER happened to me! What product did I use you ask? Well after a trip to Target with @realifecitygirl, she hipped me

Homemade Concoctions Pt. 1

2010-04-01T18:08:00.008-04:00

Since I've gotten a new bad ass Ninja blender, I've been making all kinds of fun things! I decided the other day to experience with more than just food and make the whipped shea butter I've always dreamed of. You know, something that's not too greasy but gives a great amount of moisture and hold. I attempted to make a video out of it..but I haven't mastered the art of filming so that didn't work

Update!

2010-03-29T21:16:00.000-04:00

Heeey everybody! We're still over here kicking! Haven't blogged in ages and I'm sure you guys realize that it's because we've been leading some busy busy lives. This is my last semester so it's been pretty hectic making sure everything's in order for May. As usual, once things start to slow down (after graduation) and I start to have a more stress-less life, I'll be blogging more! I have some new

You Oughta Know - Frank Juice

2010-02-07T18:07:00.001-05:00

This is another great product that I received in my Curly Cocktail Gift Pack. I decided to give you some quick facts on it based on my success with the product. I loooove this stuff, but I will admit it took me a while to get used to the smell (made with Frankinscence and Myrrh). I have grown to appreciate the earthy smell and now can't go any more than two days without it! Facts About

Adamma is Natural Like Me!!

2010-02-06T18:14:00.001-05:00

Another fab feature!! Enjoy! Age: 27 Hometown: Currently Washington, DC Natural Since: My last relaxer was in the Summer of 2007 Method: I transitioned with sew-in weaves for a year and a half Hair Type: 4a. My curls are loose and 3cish at the crown, 4a everywhere else. Who are your inspirations for your styles? Tracee Ellis Ross, Curly Nikki, Gelila Bekele, Cree Summer,

When It's Cold Outside....

2010-01-24T17:01:00.001-05:00

It's been winter for a good minute, and I'm sure all you guys have found ways to combat the cold weather with protective styles and products that moisturize your coils to the max. But just in case you haven't, or you are looking for a new style, or you've tried to keep your hair safe from cold wintry winds but have failed then this post is for you! Now I understand how winter in DC is different

Your ARE What You Eat!

2010-01-12T20:36:00.002-05:00

Do you realize how much your diet affects your hair's health? Just like what you eat has a direct effect on your weight, skin, and overall happiness, it has an effect on your hair too! How can one be so adamant about taking care of their hair if they aren't even thinking about what they're putting into their body? We are alllll guilty of it and it must end! Incorporate some of these foods

Aubrey Organics HoneySuckle Rose Conditioner: An NLM Review

2010-01-11T19:59:00.000-05:00

Product: Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner Description:The sweet smell of success for your hair. Trade those dry, thirsty tresses for vibrant, touchably soft hair with this moisture-intensive conditioner. Restorative herbal emollients detangle and rehydrate to leave hair ultra-silky and irresistibly fragrant. Also recommended for bleached or highlighted hair.

Don't Be Afraid! - Coloring

2010-01-10T20:06:00.003-05:00

I know what you're thinking and yes, I did sing Don't Ask My Neighbors whilst typing the title. Anywho that's me and @realifecitygirl (I know we look alike, it's uncanny) with our recent dye jobs. A lot of naturals for different reasons are terrified of what coloring can do to their strands. But have no fear, it's all in how you take care of your hair before, during, and after your dying

Fab Five Revamp!

2010-01-10T19:06:00.001-05:00

Since the last fab five some months ago, I've changed a lot of my staple products.... Best Co-Wash/Leave-In Conditioner - Aussie Moist Conditioner I recently stumbled across this conditioner a la @realifecitygirl. I bought this ginormous pump for about 5 dollars at Walmart back in Texas and it has not let me down yet! I use this for co-washes and detangling. Best for Twistouts - Blended

Style How-To: Dry Twist Updo

2010-01-04T20:26:00.001-05:00

This is a recent style I rocked around the holiday season. It was a very simple dry twist updo that I like to call the Kid n Play. :) What you'll need: Large bobby pins, Your favorite styling butter (I used Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine), a Denman brush, and a wide tooth comb How I did it: This was after a two day old wash n go. My hair was still quite soft because of my glycerin mix so I was

Hair Goals for 2010 - Je'Kendria

2010-01-04T19:48:00.001-05:00

Recent Wash - N - Go Hey all! Hope your breaks were as amazing as mine was! Decided to have our first post be about our personal hair goals for 2010. I personally don't like to attribute change to a new year, after many years of failed new year's resolutions, I've come to realize that most change doesn't occur overnight. It's more realistic to set goals, and to begin forming habits to

Giovanni's Smooth As Silk Shampoo: An NLM Review

2009-12-22T11:54:00.002-05:00

Product: Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo Description: Enriched with certified organic botanicals No animal by-products Cruelty free Luxurious lather soothes dry, chemically processed hair Magically seals color into color-treated hair Protects hair and creates vibrant gloss Soft and smooth, sexy and sultry. It's how you feel when you have silk against your

What's On Your List?

2009-12-17T13:46:00.000-05:00

I posted last week or so some things on my wishlist for this holiday season and now it's YOUR turn to share! It doesn't have to be hair-related, of course, this is all just for shiggles. :) So what do you want for Christmas? Or is there something special you're doing to your hair for the holidays? Share! BTWs, I'll (Je'Kendria) be taking a brief hiatus (again) from le blog because I'm

'Tis The Season....

2009-12-15T11:35:00.001-05:00

For straightening! Following the path of @realifecitygirl, I've decided my winter routine will involve straightening my curls. I'm a mixture of nervous and excited about it because it has been almost a year since I've gotten it done. Trimming will have to happen annnd I have to get used to the idea of not washing on a regular basis. Here are some products I got from Aveda to prep my hair for the

DevaCurl's Set It Free: An NLM Review

2009-12-15T11:20:00.002-05:00

Product: DevaCurl's Set It Free: Moisture Lock Description: Set It Free! with the extra reassurance to hold, define, de-frizz and hydrate your precious locks. Separates and secures your curls with 24-48 hour moisture lock holding power. Made with Beeswax and olive oil, this conditioning finishing mist will replenish your curls giving them the ultimate shine they need. Spray and scrunch on

Charellitta Is Natural Like Me!

2009-12-14T21:00:00.000-05:00

Back with another feature from @realifecitygirl's fly big sis! Age: 22 Hometown: Olathe, Kansas...now Durham, NC Natural Since: Birth..... Hair Type: I know this sounds incredibly odd but I think I have an unknown type of hair...its like a mixture of 2g<---doesn't exist) and 3 something....I'm still looking for my hair twin :/ The hair in the crown of my head is wavy and finer then the

@Realifecitygirl's pre salon ritual

2009-12-08T09:27:00.002-05:00

Hey loves! So I'm sitting here with my puppy Quincy playing at my feet with a shower cap and silk bonnet atop my head;I have just gotten out of bed and I have a hair appointment at noon and I'm nervous!! I haven't gotten my hair professionally straightened since I have a relaxer in April of 2007....over two years! I'm really excited though...I had a consultation with the stylist (Lisa of Styles

c.rairenae is back!

2009-12-02T05:40:00.002-05:00

As I sat in my bed with "Paper Planes" playing from MTV U tonight [morning] after a night of studying... I decided I should add a post to NATURALLIKEME....since I plug it everywhere I go. So I wanted to answer a few questions I have gotten over the past 3 years... What is my natural texture? I am not confident in the different numbers and how to decide which one I have... I have been told 4A..

Sooo....Went Shopping This Weekend....

2009-11-29T12:48:00.001-05:00

And this is what I got: As you can see, I knocked off a few things on my wish-list. Needless to say I'll be doing product reviews on everything. I've tried them all already and I will say that one of those are SUPER AMAZING while one is SUPER HORRIBLE. Can you guess? Happy Sunday! Have a good week! (From left) Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner Giovanni NutraFix Hair

What I Want For Christmas Is....

2009-11-25T10:47:00.002-05:00

To have a blog with consistent posts! Hello again readers! Sorry for the hiatus, we've all been working and schooling and getting hit by cars and traveling and dying our hair and avoiding the blog :-/ But we're back! For now! With....a christmas list chock full of hair products. Product junkies have to dream too right? Here's what I'm longing for this year.... Product List

Cool videos on straightening natural hair!!

2009-11-12T22:22:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone it's @realifecitygirl and i've gotten the itch to straighten my natural hair!!! I feel like I know more about MY natural hair vs a stylist who knows nothing about me/natural hair so I would rather DImyself. I've done it a couple times myself(yessss i've had a million different hair colors lol) While searching on tips I found two great videos online! http://www.youtube.com/

@Realifecitygirl's vlog about deep conditioning

2009-10-17T19:52:00.000-04:00

First of many to come! xoxo, @realifecitygirl ps. follow me and @naturallikeme on twitter!

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-10-13T12:03:00.001-04:00

I know, I know. I haven't been posting like I should. Such is the life of a multi-tasker. As usual, I promise to start updating more relevant things in the near future. Once my job and mid-terms settle on down, we'll be back in effect! In the meantime, enjoy this vid on how to make a vegetable glycerin mix. There will be a post coming soon on winter hair care and this product is very vital in

No Mo' Woes

2009-10-08T14:39:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to follow-up with the last post I had on my natural hair woes. The main thing was that I feared that my hair was falling downwards as it grows, not out. I still think it's petty, but a girl has to dream right? Lol...I basically wanted to say that I'm pretty sure my hair is too thick for it to really fall down, it only looks that way when it's wet. Besides, even if does in fact

Lauren is Natural Like Me!

2009-10-07T23:05:00.000-04:00

Another great feature from a fellow Howardite! Enjoy! :) Age: 20 Hometown: Long Island, New York Natural Since: December 10, 2008 Method: 3 month transition>> Big Chop Hair Type: I'd say likeeee 3c-4a? Who are your inspirations for your styles? I must say, being at Howard is inspiration enough. I see 50 different natural styles every time I go to class. So, I'd have to say my

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-10-06T20:48:00.001-04:00

Great style inspiration!!! Her channel is here ---->http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackOnyx77

NLM Inspirations

2009-10-05T22:40:00.002-04:00

This is in honor of this wonderful, informative, and all around FAB website that served as a HUGE inspiration to all of the writers of this site. CurlyNikki is celebrating her first year as a natural hair blogger and we just wanted to say congrats! More than that, I personally want to say THANK YOU! Before reading her site, I was lost in my "naturality." I washed with shampoo every

Are YOU Natural Like Me???

2009-10-05T22:22:00.000-04:00

Hey...You there!!! Wanna be featured on the site??? Hit us up at naturallikeme@gmail.com Let us know if you want to do an interview, product review, or routine. Be easy! :)

Shufflin' Saturdays (Sunday in this case)

2009-10-04T20:01:00.000-04:00

Something a little mellow to end a great weekend :) Ya'll know ya'll were feeling Maxwell's hair back then! :) Have a great week!

Natural Hair Woes

2009-09-30T21:53:00.001-04:00

We all have those days when you either don't know what to do with your hair or you're just sick of it! Whether it be the length, color, or texture that's getting to you that day, it still makes you want to chop it all off and start over again (or get a relaxer). My latests hair rants are: #1 - My color is growing out, I chose not to dye it at all and I've been doing good. Lately though, I've

"Good Hair" Revisited

2009-09-30T21:11:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to post this again since it is coming out again soon! I'm excited...I won't comment on the Oprah show, except I think it was hilarious..and biased, but that's all I'm gonna say lol. Shoutouts to Solange and her awesome TWA for making an appearance! October 9th!!!!!

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-09-29T21:28:00.000-04:00

A new post about washing techniques is coming up soon so here's a video demonstrating just that... Check out her channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hairrules

Shufflin' Saturdays (Sunday in this case)

2009-09-27T20:35:00.000-04:00

In honor of the weaves theme! :) Hope ya'll have a great week!

Transition Style File #2 - Weaves/Extensions

2009-09-27T20:27:00.002-04:00

Oh the beloved and hated weave. Overall, I believe this is the most worn transition style. Weaves are by far, the most versatile style you can have. They come in sooo many colors, lengths, textures, and styles! I'm sure each one of ya'll has at least wore one right? Hopefully you'll recognize some of these tips, as well as learn from them! Transition Style File #2 - Weaves Price: As low as

Caress Lepore is Natural Like Me!

2009-09-27T18:28:00.000-04:00

I've been following Caress for quite some time now on Twitter and she is hilarious and really cool! She also has a fun fashion blog that I check out and love! (Link below) Enjoy and comment! :) Age: 27 (will be 28 on October 20) Hometown: Decatur, GA (I was born in the country Baxley, GA but I only stayed til I was 3) Natural Since: March 2009 Method:Big Chop Hair Type: A

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-09-22T22:13:00.000-04:00

I've been thinking about doing a blow-out lately, so of course I dedicated this week's YouTube video to it. Enjoy! When she shook it out, I laughed so hard! Ya'll know ya'll would do the same thing too after a blowout lol! Check her out here -> http://www.youtube.com/user/Mechee007

Following A Trend? Or Following Your Heart?

2009-09-22T22:03:00.000-04:00

In class today, a girl was admiring my hair and we started to talk about natural hair and all that blah. The brief discussion produced a statement from another person: "But, isn't that like a rite of passage for a Howard girl? To go natural?" Initially, I agreed, but in the sense of most women do come to Howard and other colleges and "find themselves." You know, get all cultured and stuff and

Shampoo Showdown: Giovanni

2009-09-22T21:14:00.002-04:00

I've been using products from Giovanni for a while now and I've been going back and forth with which shampoo I like better from them. So what better way to do that than blogging about it? Here are the "contenders" Versus The first one up is the 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Cleansing Shampoo. Description: •Adds moisture and manageability •Hydrating botanical

For the NLM Neophytes - #1

2009-09-19T13:16:00.009-04:00

You can blame the title on my Alma Mater (HUUUUU!). This is for the peeps who are pretty new to this natural thing, and are still learning how to adjust to working with their curls. These are some things that even I had to learn the hard way and am still learning. Being "natural" is a continuous journey and once you accept that, you will actually be able to enjoy your journey! The first tip...

Shufflin' Saturdays

2009-09-19T12:16:00.001-04:00

It's been too long! Sorry readers, but we've all been extremely busy between work, school, and relocating! We promise to start updating a little more often than once or twice a week. In the meantime, today's Shufflin' Saturday is dedicated to an exceptional artist with the CUTEST TWA! Solange!!! She created alotta buzz when she tossed her weave and just rocked it au naturale. I've always

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-09-15T22:22:00.000-04:00

CurlyChronicles is one of the most viewed natural hairtubers out there, so some of you out there may be familiar with her. In this video, she's going through a great demonstration on how to apply the Curling Custard. I would recommend watching parts 1 and 3 to get a full feel of her results. I guess I should've watched this before huh? :) Great Vid! Check her out here..http://www.youtube.com/

Kinky Curly's Curling Custard: A NLM Review

2009-09-15T22:03:00.002-04:00

So I finally got some ya'll..... Product: Kinky Curly's Curling Custard Description: CURLING CUSTARD gives moisture and curl definition, hold and brilliant shiny hair all in one product! It reduces bulk, defines & elongates your curls helping them to 'hang' better. CURLING CUSTARD will bring out the natural curl or wave pattern you never knew you had! It is an advanced botanical formula made

Contact Us!

2009-09-08T13:27:00.002-04:00

If you have any questions, comments, or you want to be featured on the site, then hit us up at naturallikeme@gmail.com Or you can find us on the Twitters http://twitter.com/Naturallikeme

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-09-07T21:52:00.001-04:00

Of course, I'm early! And of course, this YouTube Tuesday is dedicated to the previous post! This video is from kimmaytube and she does a great demonstration on how to detangle effectively. Check it out! Here's her channel -> http://www.youtube.com/user/kimmaytube

Detangling 101

2009-09-07T21:39:00.000-04:00

Detangling is one of the most important processes you will have to go through in order to acheive healthy, growing hair. Unfortunately, it can be very stressful (especially for the type 4 crowd) and extremely detrimental to your hair if done the wrong way. Here's some cruicial tips to remember when detangling your coils: Tools: Clips, A wide-tooth or detangling comb, LOTS of water, Your fave

Wish-List #145725

2009-09-06T20:35:00.000-04:00

Here's some pics of some of the things I plan on trying in the near future....feel free to share any reviews on these products in the comment section if you've tried them before! Product ListKinky-Curly Curling Custard DevaCurl DevaFuser Kit Jamila Henna for Hair JessiCurl Weekly Deep Treatment Giovanni Smooth As Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Infusion Aveda's ENTIRE Be Curly

Alikeh is Natural Like Me!

2009-09-06T19:38:00.004-04:00

Back again with another feature! This time it's another Howardite that I've been knowing for most of my time there. Her hair, like all of our features, has always been fab in my opinion! Enjoy! Age: 22Hometown: Decatur, GA! --However very much Jamaican! ;-) Natural Since: November 2007Method: Started transitioning in July 2007 and big chopped November 2007Hair Type: (4a, 4b, 4c)- A mixture of

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-08-31T22:06:00.002-04:00

Yeah, I know it's early....but anyway....in keeping with the previous post's theme of kinky twists, this week's YouTube Tuesday is dedicated to....yeah, you guessed it...kinky twists. This video shows even MORE ways to rock your kinky twists. I looooove PhillyDiva19154's channel...I'm convinced we're hair twins because she likes her braids/twists big and curly just like I do! Here's one of her

Transition Style File #1 - Kinky Twists

2009-08-31T21:31:00.005-04:00

It's suprising to think, but many women don't "go natural" because they don't want to go through the bold BC (big chop) and they feel that there aren't many options for styles. There are also women who don't like the length of their fro so they get frustrated. This segment of NLM is dedicated to those women....who are on the fence, across the fence and mad, or have hopped over the fence and just

Realifecitygirl's profile

2009-08-28T04:05:00.000-04:00

Sooo...better late than never right? Sorry I haven't been able to post sooner....my life has been doing the mooooooost lately lol but yeah here is the story of my natural journey.In April of 2007 I got my last relaxer because i had noticed that my hair had started thinning....Im almost sure it was due to the glue in weaves I was getting and the method my old stylist used to take them out. So I

Ms. Nia Is Natural Like Me!

2009-08-27T22:28:00.000-04:00

I am so excited to introduce our newest feature which spotlights everyday fly and funky naturals like us and NLM is lucky to have the wonderful, beautiful, and talented Ms. Nia as our very first! I met her a few years back through a mutual friend (Hey Lawruh) and it's been amazing to see her hair journey over time. She's now about to move on up and do it big in NYC! Gone head Ms Nia! You truly

A Would-Be Shameless Plug...

2009-08-26T18:30:00.000-04:00

So, I'd been applying to jobs recently and got the job of my dreams! *Applause* But, as soon as I accepted my new position, a few employers called me back for interviews and one of them was LUSH cosmetics. I soooo would have done the interview if I could because even though I've never bought anything from them, I've heard great things! LUSH is a cosmetics brand that sells bath/body, hair, and

YouTube Tuesdays

2009-08-25T19:11:00.000-04:00

Back again with YouTube Tuesdays! This week is a tutorial on how to make a great moisturizer from organic products. It's also specific for the type 4 hair crowd so also a major plus. I definitely will be trying this out when I start wearing my hair out again. If anybody tries it out, feel free to let us know how it went! Thanks MzTeaCake! Check out her channel at http://www.youtube.com/MzTeaCake

Elasta QP's DPR-11: A NLM Review

2009-08-19T18:06:00.001-04:00

Product: Elasta QP DPR-11 Deep Penetrating RemoisturizerDescription: 11 Plant extracts, essential oils and vitamins penetrate hair. Moisturizing emollients renew moisture depleted hair, giving strength and elasticity. Peach Blossom Oil and Vitamin E soothe the scalp.Ingredients: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Oil,

Natural Hair and Swimming

2009-08-19T18:05:00.000-04:00

*Sigh* So, school starts tomorrow for me and although this year is poised to be my easiest year ever, I'm still apprehensive about taking the dreaded swimming class. It's a requirement for my school, and this is my last year, so there's no escaping the impending doom. Ok, I'm being dramatic lol. What really worries me though, is what taking this class could do to my hair. I've worked really hard