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Our second meetup on Tue July 20th was a success!
The success is definitely attributed to…
...Melisa (created giveaways, took pictures and notes) Thank you!
...Venue Touch Ov Soul Thank you!
... and lastly, to all the beautiful naturals that said they were coming, and came! Thank you!
After an ice breaker to get acquainted we opening up one big group discussion. I quickly learned people didn’t attend for information, but more for the fellowship.
We discussed topics ...
Transitioning - Big Chop, and fear of
Work Hair
Our Youth
How to get more texture and curls
Product Suggestions
The Media
Moisture
Styling
How to stay natural and not fall victim of the creamy crack
and the desire to
Fellowship with like minded naturals
Network and learn more about moisture
Sharing positive Natural Experience and encouragement
Make new friends
Share spiritual experience going natural
I had the opportunity to meet fellow Richmond blogger Kenyatta, of All Tressed Up!
To maintain natural moisture she had two suggestions. One is putting a mixture of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and one table spoon of honey. She revealed, after throwing away shampoo, the ritual of co-washing (conditioning-washing) has solved her lack of moisture.
The group shared favorite brands…
Taliah Waajid’s Products
Giovanni conditioner
Trader Joe’s shampoo
Kieshl’s
Miss Jessie’s
Tresseme
Infusium Leave-in conditioner
Nubian Heritage
Carol’s Daughter
Cantu Shea Butter Cream
Home Made Favorite Ingredients...
For Moisture…
Tea Tree Oil
She Butter
Coconut Oil
Vegetable Glycerin (provides slip)
We ended the discussion asking…
What does it mean to be natural?
answers included…
TRUTH… JUST BEING ME/BEING REAL… FREEDOM… AUTHENTICITY/NONCONFORMITY
...HONORING GOD…TO OWN SELF BE TRUE/ SELF DISCOVERY
FREEDOM/ FUN…MORE MONEY IN MY POCKET
...PHENOMENAL…REFLECTION/ MYSTERY…PERCEPTION
COMFORTABLE…VERSATILITY…FREEDOM TO BE MYSELF
...LEARNING TO LOVE MYSELF
Our next meetup Happily Natural Day
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