I want to give a big Thank You to a Artist Harvey C. Cahn, Jr.  He created this great piece above for the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog & Website.  Harvey is from Louisiana and is a talented artist. See more of his work below.


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Name: Avia

Q: What is your hair story? What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?
A: I’ve been natural all my life, but before loc’ing I wore two-strand twists, afro puffs, braids, wigs, and occasional press.

Q: When and why did you decide to start wearing your hair naturally?
A: I loc’d my hair Father’s Day weekend 2005. I’ve always admired locs because I knew they were a commitment, especially for someone like me that changed their hairstyle often. One day I decided to make the commitment and loc my hair.

Q: Did you have any big fears about going back to your natural texture?
A: My biggest fear about loc’ing was if I was going to be “stuck” with the same style, however I soon found out that would never happen. Natural hair has a mind of its own, really! Locs are as versatile as you make them; they’re like a style within a style.

Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: The number one thing I cannot live without and no Black woman should be able to live without is a long silk scarf! Seriously, permed, loc’d, natural, weave, whatever, a silk scarf can do wonders! I’m a colorful person, so I cannot live without Clairol Tones & Textures or Kiss Xpress (right now this is what I use, until I find something better). I also need some oil (tea tree, olive, coconut, jojoba, etc.).

Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: Never be afraid to reveal who you are naturally. You are whole and perfect just as you were created.
Two great tutorials on how to create your own temporaty fabric headband with a favorite scarf or how to make your own hair bow with a favorite scarf. 



Headband



Hair Bow




Source: Currently Obsessed, Tribesbez & Vannerella


Beautiful song and message from singer Carolyn Malachi. To learn more about the singer, visit her -