http://kristenlock.com/blog African American Braids, Hair Care and News Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:27:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Image from TMZ.com I know I may be late, but I was on vacation so get off my back! But in case you missed it, can you believe how far Loreal went to lighten Beyonce's skin in their ads in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence magazines?  The Associated ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/29/does-beyonce-have-digital-vertiligo/   The other day I wrote an article about a cool salon in Atlanta and one in Henderson North Carolina.  You know Atlanta the "black mecca" of the United States.  Where you can get more flavor than a liquor store candy isle.   And North Carolina has one of the largest African ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/29/help-i-need-urban-hair-care-in-north-dakota/ Carols Daughter-Mimosa Hair Honey MotownGirl Ingredients: If you want your hair to shine, bounce and smell WONDERFUL, you've got to try Mimosa Hair Honey. Naturally colored with annatto seeds and alkanet root, this product controls frizzies and adds luster to all types of hair, while delivering a sweet citrus scent. While faithfully used ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/28/carols-daughter-mimosa-hair-honey/ If there is one city that I could point to that I get the most request for referrals, it would have to be Atlanta Georgia.   I love my sisters down there, and you can even see the photos I brought back from the hair show in my gallery.  So ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/27/hair-extensions-of-atlanta-lacing-up-the-south/ Brought to you by MotownGirl Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castille Soap (Organic Eucalyptus Oil) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Ingredients: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut & Olive oils (w/ retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E\ I began using this soap six months ago. The consistency is ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/27/dr-bronners-liquid-castille-soap-organic-eucalyptus-oil/   A while back I asked readers of this blog looking to get their product, business or service out to my readers to send me your details.  I have gotten a few responses, and I hope to make this a regular piece on my blog.  Today's review is on Barber Eric ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/08/19/stylist-review-barber-eric-cheek-of-henderson-north-carolina/ This review appears courtesy of MotownGirl: Curls Milkshake CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Ingredients: Purified Water, Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behnetrimonium Metosulfate, Jojoba Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Soy Protein, Soyamidoprpylkonium Chloride, Allantoin Soy Lecithin, Beeswax Milk, Coconut Milk, Aloe Vera Milk, Milk Amino Acids, Buttermilk, Arnica Extract, Lavender Extract, Chamomile Extract, ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/07/08/curls-milkshake/   So what is the most beautiful gift that a woman can make? I think that everyone out there will agree that a BABY is the most wonderful precious gift that can come from the body of a woman. Lets talk about the growth pattern of non-pregnant women vs pregnant women:  Normally ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/06/22/hair-loss-after-pregnancy/ So you think that getting green hair after swimming only happens to blonds?? Well let me shed some light on the situation by letting you know that it can happen to you if you have:   Blond hair Light brown hair Highlighted hair Or color treated hair (going from a darker shade to a lighter shade)   It ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/06/22/how-to-prevent-your-hair-from-turning-green-this-summer/ I have so many people who want to know what style they should get while growing there hair natural. I tell them all tree braids! Here are the top 8 reasons why Tree braids are the way to have your hair styled while growing out your hair. 1. They take ... http://kristenlock.com/blog/2008/06/19/the-best-style-for-growing-your-hair-natural/