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Laid Back Rock Star Style!: Win a Trip to NY Fashion Week & a Rock & Republic Makeover

Today I’m jumping on an airplane headed to New York. My visit to the “Big Apple” is business, pleasure and of course hair related!

To prepare myself for my two hour flight, and quasi strip search at airport security, I decided to pull together a “total rock star” look.

Ok. Honestly, my look is 5% total rock star & 95% laid back rock star. Either way, I’m giving the “rock look” a solid effort.

Jeans, an over sized grey mens t-shirt, a black vest and my favorite pair of sneakers screams rocker to me. Well, maybe…:) Read more...

Little Red Dress Beauty Bash – Atlanta

“Join PrettyCity.com as they celebrate their annual Love You event series.

PrettyCity is teaming up with The Heart Truth to raise awareness for women’s heart health, and you are invited to celebrate! Dress your best and join them at the Bob Steele Salon on February 7, 2012.

Guests will get the opportunity to choose from several complimentary services provided by the Bob Steele Salon, including make-up applications, hand massages, chair massages, eyebrow waxing, and dry hair styling. All the while sampling tasty, heart healthy appetizers and beverages. Read more...

Pretty City Little Red Dress Bash - Atlanta

“My Natural Hair Essence Natural Hair Meet Up”: Providence, RI

My Natural Hair Essence will host a natural hair meet up on Saturday, January 28, 2011 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Public Library.

The event will include an “open dialogue about natural hair, networking spotlight, and a product swap.” Be sure to “bring all your unwanted products to swap with other participants”

Providence Public Library located at 150 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903.

For more information about My Natural Hair Essence Natural Hair Meet Up click HERE.

photo: My Natural Hair Essence

Something Borrowed Something You! A Classic Fashion Affair

Get ready for an “ongoing fashion installation and cocktails showcasing Pool Little Rich Girl, Guy Vintage Boutique and introducing Pure Studios Retail Co-op” on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012.

Something Borrowed Something You! A Classic Fashion Affair will take place in Historic College Park Village from 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Check out the image below for more details! RSVP by emailing rsvp@thegarnercircle. Read more...

Get “Fab” in 10 Minutes with Lamik

“Want to reveal your beauty on the go?

Let Lamik Beauty experts show you how to apply your make-up, for an ultra-fab face, in just 10 minutes flat!”

Lamik Beauty “10 Minute Face” class will take place in Houston, Texas on on January 21, 2012 and Atlanta, Georgia on January 28, 2012.

$5.00 admission will be charged. RSVP for this event at rvsp@lamik-beauty.com Read more...

Laid Back Rock Star Style!: Win a Trip to NY Fashion Week & a Rock & Republic Makeover

January 25th, 2012

Adrienne

Today I’m jumping on an airplane headed to New York. My visit to the “Big Apple” is business, pleasure and of course hair related!

To prepare myself for my two hour flight, and quasi strip search at airport security, I decided to pull together a “total rock star” look.

Ok. Honestly, my look is 5% total rock star & 95% laid back rock star. Either way, I’m giving the “rock look” a solid effort.

Jeans, an over sized grey mens t-shirt, a black vest and my favorite pair of sneakers screams rocker to me. Well, maybe…:) Read more...

“EBONY SPEAK! HAIR: Still the Ultimate Black Girl Divide?”

January 24th, 2012

Adrienne

I was scrolling through my Twitter timeline when I stumbled upon a tweet from the blog Natural Hair in the Media.

The link within this 140 character status led to a post featuring Ebony.com’s newest addition SPEAK!.

“SPEAK! [is a video] series [that] brings together leading bloggers in conversation on provocative and trending issues of the day.”

This particular segment of SPEAK! showcased a discussion between EBONY.com style editor Geneva S. and several natural hair bloggers. Read more...

Navy Nails with China Glaze First Mate

January 23rd, 2012

Adrienne

Several months ago I shared with you all my slight infatuation (obsession) with blue nail polish. Well, I was not at all in the market for another bottle of blue hue but, of course, I just can’t say no to a sale.

Originally I headed to Ulta, with my $3.50 off coupon in hand, to pick up a 2 oz bottle of Hair Rules‘ Nourishment Leave In Conditioner. The plan truly was for me to grab the product and head to the front counter. Read more...

Johnny Wright SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Director

Celebrity Stylist Johnny Wright Shares Tips to Protect & Promote Healthy Hair

January 19th, 2012

Adrienne

“It’s a new year and the beginning of a new season. Every woman wants to maintain healthy hair, especially during the winter months.

Johnny Wright, SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Stylist to First Lady Michelle Obama and such celebrities as Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A Fox and Sherri Shepherd, has some fabulous tips to combat to protect against Winter dryness and promote healthy stronger longer hair.

1. Add An Extra Dose of Moisture
Your hair will benefit from an extra surge of moisture in the winter months. Keeping your hair and scalp regularly moisturized will ensure that your hair stays healthy, strong and protected from the cold. Read more...

Ticket Giveaway!: Little Red Dress Beauty Bash – Atlanta

January 19th, 2012

Adrienne

PrettyCity.com is teaming up with The Heart Truth to raise awareness for women’s heart health with the Little Red Dress Beauty Bash.

On February 7, 2012 at Bob Steele Salon in Atlanta “guests will get the opportunity to choose from several complimentary services including make-up applications, hand massages, chair massages, eyebrow waxing, and dry hair styling. All the while sampling tasty, heart healthy appetizers and beverages.

Best of all, every guest will leave with a goodie bag full of must-have beauty products and a $10 gift certificate redeemable for future service bookings.” Read more...

Little Red Dress Beauty Bash – Atlanta

January 18th, 2012

Adrienne

“Join PrettyCity.com as they celebrate their annual Love You event series.

PrettyCity is teaming up with The Heart Truth to raise awareness for women’s heart health, and you are invited to celebrate! Dress your best and join them at the Bob Steele Salon on February 7, 2012.

Guests will get the opportunity to choose from several complimentary services provided by the Bob Steele Salon, including make-up applications, hand massages, chair massages, eyebrow waxing, and dry hair styling. All the while sampling tasty, heart healthy appetizers and beverages. Read more...

Hair Chat with AfroVeda Creator Mala Rhodes

January 17th, 2012

Adrienne

Through the wonderful world of cyber space I was able to chat with Mala Rhodes creator of the natural hair care line AfroVeda.

AfroVeda products have been on the “natural hair scene” for 10 years and has been considered the “#1 hair care product specializing in natural and transitional hair.”

Healthy living, AfroVeda, and of course, hair were all topics of Mala & I’s discussion. Read on for more details…

Adrienne: Tell me a little bit about your natural hair journey. Read more...

Would You Change It?: Texture Talk

January 16th, 2012

Adrienne

I was cruising Nappturalite Radio’s online community this weekend and came across a post by fellow natural hair blogger CurlyNuGrowth.

In her post she shared a few results from Sally Beauty Supply’s annual consumer survey.

Here’s the scoop; each year Sally’s, as I call it, hosts The Sally Beauty Supply Best Tressed® Survey . This year they polled 1,000 women on topics like best & worst hairstyle in 2012 and work out hairstyles.

Check out full survery report here. Read more...

Milk Protein & Olive Oil Sulfate Free 2 in 1 Conditioning Shampoo

January 16th, 2012

Adrienne

Sofn’free GroHealthy has introduced it’s new Milk Protein & Olive Oil Sulfate-Free 2-in-1 Conditioning Shampoo.

This products contains no parabeans, mineral oil, petrolatum, and sulfates. It is safe for color treated hair, and is said to moisturize and condition.

I gave this new cleanser a try this weekend. Here’s my take on Milk Protein & Olive Oil Sulfate-Free 2-in-1 Conditioning Shampoo.

SMELL
I stood in the shower for almost an entire minute attempting to get a whiff of the contents of the bottle and came up with nothing. Believe it or not, this shampoo does not have a smell. Read more...

“My Natural Hair Essence Natural Hair Meet Up”: Providence, RI

January 13th, 2012

Adrienne

My Natural Hair Essence will host a natural hair meet up on Saturday, January 28, 2011 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Public Library.

The event will include an “open dialogue about natural hair, networking spotlight, and a product swap.” Be sure to “bring all your unwanted products to swap with other participants”