Guest Post – Event | Gidore Multi-Textures Hair Workshop with Felicia Leatherwood – The Inside Story by Fiona Onanuga of Love Your Tresses
Posted: April 3, 2012 Filed under: Black Women, Blogging, Hair | Tags: Felicia Leatherwood, Giorde, Jane Carter, Kera Care, London, Love Your Tresses, Multi Texture, Natural Hair, United Kinkdom Leave a commentI really love London! There is SO much to do and see in this fabulous city.
An event that I reall wanted to atted was the Gidore Multi-Texture Hair Workshop that took place last Saturday, however I was unable to attend. I didn’t want my lovely subbies and followers to miss out on what I knew was going to be an awesomeevent, so I asked Fiona of the brilliant blog, Love Your Tresses to write a guest post for me!
Here it is!
Enjoy!
4 different conditioners per section, and see how your hair feels afterwards
face has been rinsed thoroughly after washing
![]() |
Miss Leatherwood in action and the buzz in the hall! |
![]() |
Jane Carter and KeraCare product and styling demos |
![]() |
Moi and the beautiful Laila & Joycelyn |
![]() |
After many months of talking I finally got to meet Pelumi! |
![]() |
Crystal [such a sweetheart] & Fiona |
![]() |
Isn’t her fro so spicy! Wunmi of Woman in the Jungle |
![]() |
Any thoughts Nubians? Laila & Kaila – stunning as ever |
![]() |
Kulchicbeauty – a friend of a friend newly discovered! |
![]() |
Made my day finally meeting Akua from SheaButterCottage |
![]() |
Joycelyn, Ayo & I |
![]() |
Photo owned by naturalselectionblog |
![]() |
Photo owned by naturalselectionblog |
![]() |
Goodies! |
Afro’s & headline fashion shows AW12
Posted: March 14, 2012 Filed under: Beauty, Black Women, Fashion | Tags: Afro, AW12, Black models, Fashion Week, Natural Hair Leave a commentAfro’s & headline fashion shows AW12.
A great follow up to my post Afro-tising! If you are not following Afroblush, you should be!
Enjoy!
Afro-tising
Posted: March 5, 2012 Filed under: Black Women, Hair, Marketing | Tags: Advertising, Afro, Benetton, Natural Hair, Oscars, Solange Knowles, Viola Davis, Vogue 8 CommentsI was browsing through the current issue of Marie Claire magazine and I came across the latest Marc Cain SS12 campaign ad.
The model’s afro-esque hair style really caught my attention.
The next day I travelled to central London and as I was exiting Oxford Circus tube station, the new Benetton SS12 ads also caught my eye – again beautiful models – black and white – sporting afro-inspired hair!!!
Here are some more images from the lighthearted, playful campaign, that has the signature Benetton look and feel – young, fun and fresh!
Natural, afro hair is on the up and up and is being fully embraced by women of colour in droves Recent research conducted by the market research agency Mintel, showed that the natural resurgence in the US has resulted in sales of relaxer kits dropping by 17% over the last 5 years (Black Hair Care US- August 2011, Mintel).
Many African – American celebrities are staunch advocates of wearing their natural hair and Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis’ natural style garnered numerous column inches and commentary as she steeped out onto the red carpet at the recent awards ceremony. My Twitter timeline went CRAZY!! Tweets and retweets flew across cyberspace as natural hair bloggers and vloggers, beauty critics and others commented and congratulated the actress’ stylish mane.
One thing I love about being a black women, is the many choices we have in how we can wear our hair – be it chemically relaxed, in its natural form or accentuated with weaves and extensions. For me, what is more important is the fact that we have the CHOICE to express our individuality, personality and sense of style in the way that feels right to us.
For the month of February, another poster child for the Naturalista’s, Solange Knowles, was British Vogue’s ‘Today I’m Wearing…’ Photo Blogger of the month.
Two of my favourite looks of the month are shown below – her unique, individual style is the epitome of today’s empowered black woman.

Image: http://www.vogue.co.uk

Image: http://www.vogue.co.uk
I love!!