Lacefront wigs on children

Derby City Naturals said it all in her blog. I will only add that in viewing the posters response video she compares images of children playing with, switching and modeling wigs to what she did in the initial video.

There is a vast difference between children playing with wigs and applying a lacefront wig to your child and telling her how beautiful she looks.

The mother seems to be a very talented wig designer/stylist I just think she doesn't realize the impact of her actions.

Afro Wigs Offensive?

Halloween is approaching and I've been reading many blog post on racist Halloween costumes. Some costumes are obvious in their offensiveness: All "sexy" professions (because women can't just be professionals), caricatures of traditional costumes of ethnic groups (Native Americans, Asians) but are afro wigs as part of Halloween costumes offensive?

Before I wrote this post, I googled afro wig and was surprised that ANY curly wig is referred to as an afro. The wigs were red, pink and blue, isn't that just a curly wig or even a novelty wig. I don't think these have any relation to my hair or hair texture.

My next problem is how they are advertised:


What's with the silly faces? Is this a hair style that is inherently comedic?

And last but not least, why would a colorless person NEED an afro wig for a costume? If they are invoking the 1970's they can just do straight hairstyles from that era. If they are portraying a person of color isn't wearing and afro wig just as bad as blackface?

Product Junkie art on Etsy

I love it when the artists on Etsy go with their hearts I found these adorable keychain/cell phone charms at LadyInTheWoods .

Shea Lover

Eco Styler User

Product Junkie

How cute are these!

Fro Fashion Week -Fall 2011 Recap video

See if you can spot me. I appear three times. :D



It looks like just as much fun as it was!

Video courtesy of Thirsty Roots

Fro Fashion Week -Fall 2011

Fro Fashion Week Fall 2011 was a whirlwind of excitement and education. The event was beautifully planned and executed by Tarin Boone its creator.

Tarin Boone

The weekend events started off Friday evening with cocktail party featuring live performances, a DJ, a buffet and product samples. Saturday morning there was a Zumba fitness class for all, an invitational brunch for bloggers and product representatives. I was honored to be seated next to the celebrity guest of honor Kim Coles during brunch. :D She was gracious and personable.

Kim Coles posing with Nappy Rutz earrings

The day continued with workshops I attended Thirsty Roots module that helped women find natural hair resources online, Virtuous Styls module, looking fabulous on a budget. It was wonderful. Kim Coles was featured in her own module on Saturday.

Throughout the day the various vendors are available to all attendees including Nappy Rutz, Bee Mine, Pura Body Naturals, Koils by Nature, Bags that Beckon and many more.

Saturday evening there was THE Fro Fashion Week Fashion Show.

Sunday the educational modules continued until the Pool Party finale. The pool was beautiful and had lovely cabanas, a buffet, a bar, a DJ, product demonstrations, samples and give-a-ways sponsored by Kinky-Curly.

Pool Party Finale

All images are courtesy of Tara Harp

Homemade Natural Hair Barbie

I was amazed by by the beautiful custom Barbie dolls created by Tabloach. The dolls had braids, locs, BAAs and TWAs. I found a tutorial on how to afro-lize my Barbie.

Here she is as she arrived:

Before

And here she is after her new texture and styling:

After

You can find the tutorial here.

What do you think? :D

Digital Guestlist loves natural hair.

Joey Digital, founder of Digital Guestlist

Atlanta, GA is the home of the Atlanta Classic collegiate football game. This game is between Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and Southern University and as with most collegiate event it spawns a variety of social event and parties leading up to and following the game. Joey Digital the founder of Digital Guestlist has decided that he will show his "utter disdain for weave and love for natural hair" by giving all the natural ladies a discount. He also extends this discount FAMU to homecoming activities.

All women with natural hair simply have to do is use the code “natural” when purchasing tickets using the links below:

• Atlanta Classic: Society of the Crown at 200 Peachtree (Your ticket will be just $10)
• FAMU Homecoming: A Special Evening Introducing NUVO Lemon Sorbet at Mary Brogan (Your ticket will be just $10)
• FAMU Homecoming: The Art of Celebration at the IMAX (Your ticket will be just $10)

He even has an anti-weave page where he list natural hair resources.

Thoughts ladies?