Instagram is such a wonderful social media tool! It has enabled me to connect with so many creative, friendly and even fitness conscious individuals. A couple months ago I discovered an up and coming designer by the name of Racquel Dwomoh. Her hand crafted statement tees, totes and bracelets are highly sought after for their unique appeal, vibrant colors and eloquent display … [Read more...]
Black Girl with Long Hair Online feature!
Hey Guys! The lovely ladies at Black Girl with Long Hair/bglhonline were kind enough to feature me on their amazing website! I've been reading this site for years now and am happy to now be a small part of it! Here is the link below: https://blackgirllonghair.com/2013/05/tamara-multi-texture-style-icon/ Be sure to check out their awesome and informative articles! … [Read more...]
Natural Hair Meet-up!
I attended a natural hair meet up with one of my friends yesterday. I believe it was my first natural hair meet-up EVER! I generally don't attend these events because: 1.The good ones are never in the same cities (or countries) that I am AND 2. I think its a bit odd to focus so much attention on "natural hair" and not combine it with "total body wellness". *Seriously … [Read more...]
My favorite natural hair style!
Hey Guys! Check out this video of my favorite natural hair style. It looks great for any occasion AND it's comfortable for traveling :) Let me know that you think! What is your go to natural hair style? … [Read more...]
Twisted Collabo: A natural hair collaboration
I've teamed up with HonestlyErica (Youtube) for 4 weeks worth of styling videos! We will be styling mini/loose twists into easy to care for low manipulation styles :) Check out our intros beow: www.honestlyerica.com I hope you guys are inspired to send us your video responses! … [Read more...]
My favorite products for my natural hair while traveling
My mane doesn't stress me out as it once did years ago when I was transitioning. Or even when my hair was in that awkward grown out TWA (Tinnie Winnie Afro) phase. You know...that length where you can make a pony tail but there is only 1/2 an inch of hair sticking out your scrunchie . *Pure sadness* However, most of the stress came from testing out products trying to find … [Read more...]
TravelingHaircare: Welcome Jess MahogonyCurls
Name: Jess aka MahoganyCurls Where are you from? Macon, GA How can people get in touch with you ? My website, mahoganycurlsonline.com How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2009. How much has your hair care regimen changed since returning to the states? It hasn’t changed much. I still condition my hair like crazy and try not to … [Read more...]
Traveling with Natural hair series!!
It's back!!!!My traveling with natural hair series has been retired for several months now. But after many hours of writing in my "blog topics/ideas" book it was quite apparent to me that it needs to be resurrected.It is a really great series and I believe readers enjoy learning how some of their favorite YouTube gurus and everyday women care for their mane while traveling.And … [Read more...]
Tag! You’re it! A Travel Tag
*Tag! You're it! A travel tag :) If you have a YouTube channel please do this tag! If not, answer the questions in a blog post and let me know so that I can link your blog on this post. I want this to be the longest running tag of travelers on YouTube. Especially travelers of color or underrepresnted minority groups. In retrospect, I've never been able to find … [Read more...]
Loose Twist!
Every natural has heard of and seen Ciprianas "loose twist" hairstyle. However another YouTuber "Ashababe56" is the one who inspired me to give it a go! Our hair textures is quite similar and it looks fabulous on her. The style took me almost 3 hours to finish on detangled and deep conditioned hair. Here are my results: My hair has grown a bit since I left … [Read more...]