Hair New Era

I hope to see some of my DMV naturals at my first networking event that I will be hosting along with The GoldDiggers and MilaFireVintage! We would love to have you come out, support, network and party with us! Feel free to bring family, friends and significant others. 

Remember the handsome Jamal, who was featured as last weeks "Loc'd Man?" Well, I had the pleasure of shooting with him this past weekend. We had a ball! I just wanted to show y'all a set of the pictures we took, the theme was black love x natural hair. My hair was simply pulled back into a puff with twist out bangs and his loc's were twisted. I loved his hair, it made my "I want loc's" itch, itch even more.

Hey y'all! The GOOD HAIR PINS are IN. I absolutely LOVE them and will be getting more to sell soon. I can't wait to wear mine on my jean jacket!

For those of you who aren't aware, I started my new accessory line called ALS. My Etsy store, shopALS, consists of handmade bracelets, earrings and soon to come, shirts and totes. I had the honor of working with my favorite photographer Teck and some of my gorgeous friends ;o). Markeeta Young was the makeup artist and she has supported me since day one! I appreciate having her in my life and she truly is a big sister to me.  So, check out the video above and let me know what you think. New items will be added to my Etsy store by the end of the week.

I am so amped about these pictures, I can't stand it! Y'all know that I when I have my photo sessions either one of two gentleman shoots me; Teck or Dizzy. I actually had the pleasure of shooting with both this week. Dizzy yesterday and Teck today-- EXCITING! Any who, Dizzy is one of my favorite folks and I've been shooting with him since day one. His work has progressed so much since our first shoot and I am so proud to say he's wanted to use me as a "muse" because he's truly an amazing artist. He sent me the pics today and I LOVE them. Of course, I had to share with my natural hair ladies! My hair is wrapped in a turban in these pictures because my natural hair needed a break.  I think the turban added some flare though, you tell me...

Just wanted to share this picture of us. We had just finished dancing in circles to Maroon Five's "Moves like Jagger!" I am trying to teach Char rythm, I'm not too sure if it's working but we will get there, LOL! GOOD TIMES with the munchkin, peep her hair. I love when it's wild.

Many of you all know that I am mother. I became pregnant at 17 and had my daughter at 18. So, yes, I am a "Teen Mom." Angela, over at WiseCurls.com asked if I'd be willing to share my story with her blog readers, OF COURSE I jumped at the opportunity. Mainly because so many young women who become mothers young,  feel like they have no options and that their lives are over. I am living proof that that's false. Now, I in no way, shape or form condone teen pregnancy, WRAP IT UP and use contraception if you are sexually active! Sexual health is important. I know that talking about sex and pregnancy is a touchy subject in America but it's real. I have stated many times that I should have waited before having a child but life has a way of teaching us valuable lessons. So, if you are interested in learning more about me and my journey as a young mom click HERE to read the interview. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comment box below. 

Earlier today I experienced some of the most disrespectful nonsense in my life! I have been debating on speaking on the situation but I think a lot of people may benefit from reading this. Many of you don't know my "story" but to make a long story short I used to be very unsure of myself, insecure and I was not proud of who I was. I was never good enough, not just for other people but for myself. It took me such a long time to embrace who God made me. I hated my hair, my skin, my nose, my figure-- EVERYTHING I was I hated. So rewinding to today, I am proud of who I am, I love my features, I adore my hair and I am pretty darn happy with the woman I am being molded by God to be. 


I got on Twitter today and was greeted with a tweet from a COMPLETE stranger saying that I was a "slave looking, ugly, black crow and a nobody in this world b**tch" and that, he (yes, a man was tweeting this) "hates my face and my nose" along with other crazy insanely rude comments, like he "hates the remy weave I am wearing" LOL, and my hair is NOT weaved at the moment. I was stunned, not only because I do not know this individual but because he dedicating so much time and hatred on a person he's never met. 


After doing some research, I found out who he was and indeed he is a resident of my county and he went to school with several of my childhood friends. Still confused at his hateful words, I was convinced he had the me mistaken with someone else, until the tweets kept coming. The verbal harassment was RIDICULOUS. I've heard somethings over the years but experiencing this as a 22 year old young woman and mother, I was stunned. It seems that some black people really hate their race. While reading through his timeline I saw that he refers to himself as a "bigot and a racist," he also exclaims how he's so happy to be light skinned and not a "crow" (I have NO IDEA what a crow is, by the way)-- if you are wondering, yes, he is a black man.


Never did I thought I'd be the target of "cyber bullying" as an adult. Especially, since my life is so different now. The things that person said did hit a soft spot with me, I'll be honest. I was teased a lot as a kid and I was also in a verbally/emotionally abusive relationship with the person I have a child with. So some bad memories were brought to the surface, verbal wounds take so much longer to heal that physical ones. I've changed so much over the years, the past year alone my life has evolved and God has truly blessed me. I've grown to love my flaws and accept who I am. These days I'm much calmer, gentler and nicer. I try my best to give and spread love as it was intended.  My life and future success is dedicated to my daughter. Tteaching her that it's more to this world than the superficial expectations of beauty and perfection is important to me. With that said, I really try and watch my thoughts and actions carefully even when I am angry or hurt. I am a strong believer that you are what you think and allow in your space, negativity and hatred is NOT allowed in mine.


The point of  this post is to tell each and everyone one of you, who have been teased, bullied, picked on, and targeted out of hate; to stay strong and STAND PROUD in yourself. If I wasn't who I was today, I would have taken his hurtful words much harder and it would've shaken my world in a completely different way. Although the hate that was thrown my way did sting a little, I was able to laugh at the ignorance he portrayed PUBLICLY on a social network. Black people hate each other more than other races hate us and that is a shame!
Not everyone is going to love your looks, your hair, your complexion, ect... but as long as the you love them and you're proud of YOU, that's all that matters in the long run. 


Let no one steal your joy.

I really do appreciate you all! I have reached over 1k followers on my YouTube and blog, which is epic for me. The love and support you all throw my way is amazing, to say the least. My blog has been getting close to 4k hits A DAY so to know that over one thousand people have taken the time out to follow my site, makes me feel amazing! Hello to all you occasional visitors too, you count just as much. ;o)




To show and share my love and appreciation with you all I decided to host a little giveaway. Two people, 1 reader and 1 YouTube viewer will receive the above items. Entering this giveaway is easy here are the steps that you need to take:

I have been WAITING and WAITING to get these cuties in the mail! When they came yesterday I literally was like a kid at Christmas opening gifts, super excited and anxious to see what my new cards looked it. I was sent a proof from the designer but that did the actual card NO justice. They are so cute and "snazzy," as my mom said. These are my personal business cards, they have my email, blog name, new Etsy store and Twitter name on them. I wanted to get my whole name printed on the card, Alexandra, but it's too long so I settled with Alex. 

Hey y'all just wanted to let you know that all of my beauty vids, personal vids, ect will be on a NEW channel. CLICK HERE to sub. Makeup videos and such will no longer be posted on my Good Hair Blog channel--so please make note of that! :o) Don't forget to RATE, COMMENT AND SUB!

Hey everyone! I have some exciting news, I launched a fun new blog called "Lush in Flats" and she's up and running. Many people have asked to make a personal blog that catered to things other than hair, well I did it and I am super excited for you guys to check it out. There will be a lot of fun posts on the site that I think you will enjoy! So head on over (by clicking the link below) and check it out, don't forget to "follow" so you can be kept up to date and in the loop.

I had a ball at SunFest today! It was so nice to meet some of my fellow bloggers and blog readers! For my first Safi "on the ground" sale things went well! It was great to see the other vendors too, I saw some FABULOUS hand crafted pieces, jewelry, clothing, food and skin care. My family helped me at  my vendor booth; my mom, stepdad, daughter, nana and my close friend Ryan kept me company. I snapped some photos to share with you all, OH and I also had a few products left over, including the new Coil Latter Buttercreme; click here to shop.