This week in history!!!

Well first off, I hope everyone got out to vote!!! And if you didn't, shame on you! But if you did, I'm proud of you.

Secondly, congrats to Barack Obama & Joe Biden!

And now to the extra good stuff!!!

John Legend & Q-Tip both dropped cds this week. I listened to Q-Tip's cd, The Renaissance, via Imeem playlist. After listening to it, I see that he is back on his Kamaal the Abstract-esque rhyming! I love it. I can't wait to hear John Legend's cd. He has never disappointed me with any cd/song/anything he was featured on, so I know I'll be happy to hear this one!!!

A Fresh Start!!!

It's been a while since I've blogged seriously!!! But now I'm back & ready to do it daily!!! Just an update on some things going on in my life: I've given up on my "dream" of doing hair. I don't even know if it was really a dream or just something I grew to like to do. I've also became an avid reader of Hampton Roads Craigslist's Rants & Raves section. I mean these people don't hold back!! Just check it out for yourself here (http://norfolk.craigslist.org/rnr/). But besides that I'm here (again) to start anew, bring you blogs that you can enjoy & share!!! (Eventhough right now I have like NO readers)

Ohhhhhhhhhh and I couldn't keep this out of this blog but Congrats to President Elect Barack Obama!!!!

Hair: Now, Forever, Always...

I've always loved hair. Hair is my passion. But recently, hair isn't what I want to do anymore. I don't know when or what changed but hair isn't important to me right now. My hair is important but doing other peoples' hair doesn't bring me much joy. It's like I was living this dream where I would become so successful from doing hair & be this superior mega stylist to the stars. But with no real clientel, no license, and no firm support system (by that I mean monetary support); hair isn't what I want to do anymore. I've realized that I was dreaming. I guess it's good I woke up just in time to figure out what I really want to do in life.

I'm not saying that I won't do hair, but it won't consume my life like it did before. I guess that will leave me with more time to keep my own head nicely done.

Hair, I've loved you, I love you still.. But it's not you. It's me. Sorry we had to come here, but I'm over you.

My First Real Adventure into Weavedom!

Hello all!!! I'm a member of the BlackHairMedia Forum (check it out: http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/) and the ladies in the weave/extension section always give me such great inspiration to wear weave. I mean not like braids, but weave (sew ins, glue ins, etc).. So I finally gave in. First I brought some Pro-10 Bohemian Curl... The texture/length/color was exceptional! But after week #1, I couldn't handle it!! My scalp was itching something terrible so I decided to wash the synthetic hair.. Bad move! The curls didn't pop back after my conditioner wash. So by week #2, I took the hair out.



Now to this past couple of weeks. I've been YEARNING for some pretty hair. So I went and brought some hair from one of the many local beauty supply stores.. For 18 inches of hair, each pack cost me $36 and I needed 2. So I spent roughly $70 bucks on hair. That was a first. I got my hair done (full sew in, no hair left out) on Saturday October 11th. And guess what? I already want to take it out. I'm not too much of a complainer but when I want something done, I might as well do it myself. As of right now I'm not loving my hair that much.. I mean I like it, but I'm not in love with it!!! I took it out after 1 week.

I have been thinking about trying it again, this time with curly hair again just for Thanksgiving. And if it works out, then I'll be doing it more often. Right now I'm having a love affair with my naturally curly puff. It's getting bigger & bigger!!! Hopefully sooner than later I'll be rocking a ponytail puff!

Braid Etiquette: What it is?

Braid etiquette is when you (the braider) asks what braided style you want, does it precisely as requested and the client loves it. The main goal is to make the client happy, so asking questions is great. How long do you want the braids, is the tension too much or okay for your scalp, is this size good for you? All these questions & more should be asked before, during, and after you have completed their hair. A lot of people will bring a picture or magazine of different braided styles so you can see what they want. I've had clients actually make up something as I go along braiding their hair. As a "perfectionist", I always give my first opinion of something. If I think it looks funny or bad, I will tell them and if they say, just keep going or that they think it looks good, I do; but I'm not happy with my work even if they are. Over the years, I have learned a lot about braiding hair: first braids last a long time as long as you take care of them, and are done neatly; secondly, moisture is great for braids! and lastly, braids promote growth.

Here are a few more questions to help you acheive client satisfaction to the fullest!

• What is the desired style/look that you want?
• What type of hair did you want to use?
• Do you have a picture of this style or a similar style?
• How long do you want the braids to be?
• Am I braiding too tight?

And here are some questions your client may ask:

• Can you acheive this style just like in this picture?
• What type of hair do you recommend we use?
• What should I use to moisturize my hair daily?
• Can I wash these braids?
• What do you recommend to wash & condition this style?
• How long will this style last?
• What should I use to protect this style while sleeping?

I hope this helps someone!!! Leave comments, questions, etc. Thanks for checking me out!