HEYYYYY Y’all!!! I’m back!! Did ya miss me!! I sure hope you did!! The baby and I are doing well!!
So remember those Highlights I did like two weeks ago? (If you follow me on instagram) Well I did a video to show you how I got them! They were super cute!! Check out some of my pics!! Make sure you subscribe to my Youtube and also check me out on Instagram!!
xoxo
Check out the Video
Natural Hair Dont Care!!
Tell me a little bit about yourself and your company. Share some of your natural hair journey.
Where is your company based? My company is based out of Chicago, IL.
How did you come up with the concept for company? I started my apparel line 2 years ago. I was inspired by my daughter who was born that same year. I wanted her to grow up loving herself just the way she was created and I wanted to be her best example of embracing the “natural” me. So I came up with the idea to create an apparel line to celebrate my natural hair loud and proud. I designed this line for women that want to make a statement about their natural hair without saying a word. I also wanted to be sure not to alienate women who choose not to wear their hair in its natural state, but rather to celebrate those who do. My tees are created to express the pride I have in my hair-itage and the joy I feel in sharing that pride with others in our community. All of my items are designed with the fashionable girl in mind. I understand that natural girls are fashionable too.
The name Natural Hair Don’t Care Tees LLC derived from the term “long hair don’t care” which was coined by Lil Wayne, the rapper. Natural hair don’t care simply means to have the audacity to wear your hair in its natural state.
What distinguishes your company from other companies like yours, whether large retail-chain or small? My designs speak bold simplicity with a play on pop culture. They are clean, edgy, and thought provoking yet playful at the same time.
What is your favorite product that you can’t live without? I actually don’t have a favorite product. I consider myself to be somewhat of a lazy natural lol. Whenever I’m doing my hair, I reach for the first product I see in my cabinet. My hair loves coconut oil though!
What is your most popular selling product? The black/gold “All Natural Everything” tee is our best seller. It sells out so fast I can barely keep it in stock. The Signature t-shirt is also a customer fave.
Are there any new products or accessories on the horizon for your company? Yes, I’ll be adding new t-shirt designs, sweatshirts, and beanies to my line as part of the winter collection.
Are you or your products making any appearances at anymeetups, or natural hair events anytime soon? I just exhibited my line at the 3rd Annual Holiday Beauty Bazaar on December 7th at Kroc Community Center from 12p-4p.
Any transitioning or natural hair advice you’d like to leave with the readers? 1. Be patient with your hair. 2. Enjoy EVERY step of your hair journey. 3. It’s okay to like or even admire someone else’s hair but be your own hair crush. 4. If you love [on] your hair, I promise it’ll love you back.
Do you have any advice or words of wisdom for someone wanting to start their own company? Be clear on why you want to start a business, do your research, create a simple business plan, determine/know your target customer, and network network network! Most importantly, do what you love and love what you do.
Where can we find you on social media? You can follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @NHDCTees for updates on the brand, sales announcements, and to view pictures of our featured customers. http://nhdctees.bigcartel.com/
LOL… Hey guys! Ok I am trying my best. I have been struggling keeping up with work and home. Its been really stressful at my job, I havent had much me time to do anything. I just wanted to check in with you guys to see how you all are!
I am doing well, baby is doing well. I am 22 weeks 🙂 We are so very excited to be welcoming our little princess into the wold!! Oh.. and yeah I have been planning my wedding reception as well, and that is a job within itself right!!
But other than that, I have a protective style. My fav Marley Twists because a sista don’t feel like doing her hair at all!! LOL
I also attended an event close to my home at my alma mater Governors State University. The event was called the Mane Event and it hosted some of my other blogger friends on the panel to discuss hair. As well as many vendors and hair stylists in the south suburbs.
Some of my blogger boos Parisade, Meechy, and Donedo and Nicole 🙂
I will be doing a few reviews soon so stay tuned for that. If you would like a topic to be discussed. PLEASE don’t hesitate to email me 🙂 I don’t bite. I want to know what you all want to talk about! Thank you all for being who you are! I couldn’t do this blog without you. I really do appreciate each and every one of you!!
Check out some pics 😉
My mommy and I 🙂
xoxo
Michelle
Happy Monday Naturalistas!!
So I got a chance to try some of the products from the Pantene Truly Natural haircare line. Check out my review!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Pantene through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Pantene Truly Natural, all opinions are my own.
Pantene Truly Natural Clarifying Shampoo
– Description from Pantene: Pantene responds to your hair’s structure to help bring out the beauty that’s yours alone. Pantene’s Truly Natural Line is a line of products designed to help manage your natural hair. Pantene knows that your hair has a unique structure with distinctive twists & turns so hair can knot and be unmanageable. Pantene’s Truly Natural Clarifying Shampoo deeply cleans, removing build-up and oily residue, leaving hair shiny, clean, and refreshed.
Directions: Massage into wet hair to create lather. Rinse & repeat if desired.
My Thoughts: My hair badly needed to be clarified. I felt that this shampoo got my hair very clean and did not leave it stripped. I had no buildup left after using the Clarifying Shampoo. I was very impressed!
Pantene Truly Natural Deep Conditioner
Pantene’s oil-enriched Truly Natural Conditioner moisturizes and detangles natural hair. The Pro-V formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and protected from damage.
Directions: Massage into wet hair after shampooing. Start at tips and work toward roots. Rinse thoroughly. Gentle enough for color-treated hair.
My Thoughts: This deep conditioner was the bomb!! Ok… at first I didn’t think I would like it but let me tell you, I was able to degtangle my hair with no problems at all!!! I will definitely use this again!
Pantene Truly Natural Defining Curls Custard
Pantene’s Shine Serum provides intense moisturization and a long-lasting brilliant shine. It leaves your hair soft, smooth, and protected.
Description from Pantene: Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural Defining Curls Custard works with your hair’s unique structure to define curls and control frizz up to 24 hours, even in humid weather. This styling custard leaves curls manageable and feeling soft.
Directions: Apply to wet or damp hair. Scrunch or twist through small sections from root to tip. Do not rinse out. Style as usual.
My Thoughts: I used the Pantene Truly Natural Defining Curls Custard to do a braid out on my hair. I liked this product, but I will say that I thought it would moisturize my hair a little. But it did not. I definitely did have a defined braid out though!! I had 3 day hair yall!!!!!! Check out the pictures below!!! I will definitely use this again! Maybe next time for a twistout!
Pantene Truly Natural Shine Serum with Argan Oil
Description from Pantene: Pantene Truly Natural Shine Serum with Argan Oil is a daily serum that provides intense moisture and a long-lasting brilliant shine. It leaves your hair soft, smooth, and protected and ready for any natural ’do! Pantene’s Shine Serum provides intense moisturization and a long-lasting brilliant shine. It leaves your hair soft, smooth, and protected.
Directions: Can be used over or under other Pantene products on wet or dry hair. Apply 2-4 pumps to hands. Scrunch or twist though curls. Use more or less as needed for your ideal style. Do not rinse out.
My Thoughts: Pantene Truly Natural Shine Serum with Argan Oil is a great moisturizer!!! Pantene Truly Natural Shine Serum Left my hair feeling soft!!! Yes I will be using Pantene Truly Natural Shine Serum DAILY!!!! I applied the Pantene Truly Natural Shine serum to my hair after my braid out.
Check out the pics!! Let me know what you think!! Have you tried the Pantene Truly Natural Line?
Happily Ever Natural 