Tell us about Mahogany Babies, what drove you to start such a program and what should parents expect from participating in that program?
Mahogany Babies was born out of my desire to help parents get the right product information and basic techniques to take care of their children’s hair. There are few salons and stylists who serve children and I noticed a growing need among parents who wanted to keep their children’s hair healthy and celebrate their hair in its natural state.
The seminar consists of a presentation of dispelling common myths about hair growth in children, proper products to use as well as a hands on portion. During the hands-on portion parents learn to detangle the hair properly, how to keep the hair lubricated and moisturize, and simple styling techniques like twisting, braiding and cornrowing.
Marrying social media and business is almost inevitable these days but we have heard that blogs and vlogs specifically geared towards hair care are irresponsible because many of the women are not formally educated in cosmetology. What is your opinion on the DIY trend?
I think it’s great that women are reacquainting themselves with their hair and the fear that a lot of women with curlier hair strands had with manipulating their own hair, is disappearing. Understanding your hair is empowering.
As a result, I do feel that women have to understand that everyone’s hair is unique and a hair care regimen, product or style that is shared in a blog or vlog will not always work on your hair.
The examples demonstrated or discussed on these sites are opinions from peers who have experience with ONLY their hair. Women have forgotten the importance of seeking the guidance and help of a trained professional who has experience with thousands of women, curl patterns and textures.
The information shared on many blogs and vlogs confuse facts and perpetuate myths creating a lot of confusion amongst women. I’ve seen the result of this confusion many times over in the salon manifested in damaged hair, inflamed scalps and emotional women frustrated and disappointed that their hair is not behaving like their favorite vlogger or blogger.
I know a lot of these communities were formed out of a need to find support with managing natural hair because there was a lack of trained professionals. Well I’m here to state “WE DO EXIST.” Come see us sometime 🙂
Your skin is nothing short of perfection, if you could share one ultimate beauty secret, what would that be?
Drink lots of water. I know it sounds cliché but when I started consuming more water on a daily basis (about half a gallon) I started seeing clearer skin.
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Slammin in the lil black dress
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Pretty
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Love it
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Cute
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I have that same necklace
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She is working that black dress!
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She is beautiful. I don’t know too many African American woman who can wear red lipstick, but she is wearing it and wearing it well. =)
nappy headed black girl says
I didn’t know she was a lifetime natural. How cool is that? She’s been highly recommended to me by more than one person. I haven’t been to a stylist in years but I’d like to try her out.
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