Just In: Vogue Black (Black Beauty)

Yes we all like to know what is going on and we definitely don't like to be left in the dark when it comes to the new fashion trends be it hair, make-up, clothes, and what have you. So I have decided to feature a new segment on my blog and it is going to be called "Just In", which is news on latest fashion trends in beauty especially when it comes to our natural black beauty.

On today's Just In, I will be touching on a new subdivision by Vogue Italia called Vogue Black, which shows black fashion and beauty in its entirety. This new addition by Vogue Italia features different black models and vintage fashion. Furthermore On Vogue Black, they have a segment called Black Beauty which features an article called "Afro Something". This article celebrates black women that are natural, pretty, and stylish.
I am so excited for this new division from Vogue Italia because it talks about black beauty and also places huge emphasis on our natural beauty.Please go to the Vogue Italia link below and check it out because it will surely blow your mind. Good stuff I tell you. Please continue to stay tuned for more and remember stay moisturized. Follow and don't forget to comment.

Click on link below to visit Vogue Black
www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black

How To: The Big Chop

So this is a guide for a friend of mine that has been transitioning to natural hair and she is finally trying to cut of the relaxed parts. This process of cutting off your relaxed ends and retaining your natural hair is also known as the Big Chop. I want to five her steps to go about it and help her big chop the right way without cutting off too much of her natural growth. Remember before you decide to embark on cutting off your relaxed texture, you need to be sure that it is really what you are comfortable doing. You also want to make sure the length that you decide to cut off you relaxed ends is the length you are comfortable starting you natural hair journey with. Know if you are really sure this is something you are confident in doing, here are some pointers below to bear in mind when doing the big chop.

Tools to use:
1. A pair of sharp scissors
2. Conditioner
3. Comb
4. Spray bottle containing water or just wet your hair in the bathroom beforehand.

How to Big Chop:
1. Wet your hair to help identify your different hair textures (relaxed/permed ends from natural hair texture/new growth)
2. You could also add conditioner to your hair before you start cutting. This helps to bring out your natural hair curl pattern and make them more defined.
3. At this point, you want to make sure as you begin snipping those relaxed ends off, you DO NOT pull or stretch the hair when cutting to avoid mistaking your new growth for your relaxed hair. So please make sure the person cutting your hair bears that in mind.
4. As you go with cutting the permed ends, you make sure you re-wet your hair and try to trim down as much of the relaxed ends as possible.
5. After you are done trimming off the last few strands of the permed ends,you can now give your natural hair a full wash with shampoo and conditioner of your choice.
6. Finally, you can now go ahead and style as desired. Girl you are now ready to dazzle the world with you beautiful natural hair.

This is where I wish you good luck in your journey and happy growing. Please make sure your overall goal with you natural hair is to keep it in a healthier state than it was at prior to the big chop.

Click video link below to check out more useful tips:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYSy9NTwGE4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7CGzb6Jfzo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGSP173YAKw

Update on my hair: Yes I still have them in jumbo twists and yes I will definitely be doing my product reviews. So please stay tune and remember stay moisturized.