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Little Black Hair Book – Released!

Monday, the 14th of September was a big day for both Janice Deul and myself. Our book has finally been released, and is ready to be sold in bookstores and online! Hurray!

Although we did a lot of preparations, the day itself was still quite hectic, and nerves were kicking in. Janice is more used to being in the livedealercasino public eye, and, more important, seems to enjoy it in a way. Me however, I love the attention that the book is receiving, but need to collect myself to climb a stage. So Monday was quite a big thing for me. And we were so honered that succefull singer Sabrina Starke was willing to hand out the first print of our book.

But we did well, if I may say so. And wow, what a party it was.

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Sneak Peak

The countdown has started! Another 6 night off sleep, and the book release party will be a reality. The first pre orders have been placed at deboekfabriek.nl, and I have a hard time controlling my nerves.

Herewith a small sneak peak, behind the scenes, while making the book. Needless to say, Janice Deul and I are very proud of our work and the great team we worked with. We loved being surrounded by such talented people, and would love to do it again!

Pre-order Now!

So, the 14th of September is the official release date for ‘Little Black Hair Book’. A book, full of hair stories, secrets and tips & tricks, accompanied with gorgeous pictures.

It will be a limited release, but if you want to guarantee yourself a copy, you can pre-order right here:

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Love,

Sprottje!

AFWL 2015 part II

As the first day, of the 5th edition of the Africa Fashion Week London 2015 has finished, I am getting ready to see some London, and more Fashion and fabulous afro hair on day II.

Africa Fashion Week London

For visitors of ‘traditional Fashion Weeks around the world, you would have to adjust your expectations a bit. Although it is obviously a big production, and a long list of young designers that show their talent on the catwalk, it has a less ‘posh’, VIP-feel to it, compared to what you are probably used to. No goody bags to get you excited, no well-known actresses, or musician’s fighting for their spot on the front row, but is that a reason not to go? No.

There are lot’s of stands with products made of African Printed material, African inspired jewelry, bags and hair care products by Motions are well represented. And there is soul-food!

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Africa Fashion Week London

On august the 7th and 8th, it is time for another edition of the annual AFWL, Europe’s largest catwalk event of African and African-inspired design. As the event get more international every year, with people visiting from all over the world, they have invited me, as a Dutch blogger, to attend, what a honor. I cannot wait to get on that plane Friday!

And, is it me? Or is African fashion hotter then ever?

 

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Black Hair Day

If you love black hair, like I do, Kwaku Summer Festival is the place to be today!

11742976_878325518905543_4013344552054723377_nSince 1975, the Kwaku Festival is a annual event in Amsterdam celebrating  multi cultural culture at the Nelson Mandelaparc for 4 weekends in a row.

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Black Toy Boy

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More and more parents with a child of color, are looking for doll with their skin tone, but it often turns out to be quite a journey to find one.

the Dutch webshop however, have a great selection of dark skinned dolls. What started out as a search for a doll their stepdaughter, became a realization that there is a need for a store that sells just that.

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Sunscreen? But I am black?!

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It is June, we are already halfway through the year 2014. And the temperature is rising fast. With the festival season on its way starting this weekend with Pinkpop, and holydays are being booked, it is a good moment to protect ourselves from the sun.  Inspired by this picture above, a collage of the favorite sunscreen products of one of my favorite Make-up artist Benjamin Puckey.

‘But I am black?’, some of you might think. At least, that’s what I use to think for a very long time. Does a person with a dark complexion need to protect her/himself from the sun? Let take a closer look..

Dark complexions have both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to sun exposure. On one hand, dark skin is less likely to get sunburned and less likely to develop skin cancer. On the other hand, because dark skin naturally provides protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, it prevents dark-skinned people from producing the necessary amount of vitamin D.

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Amandla Stenberg: Don’t Cash Crop On My Cornrows

I just love this video and just had to share it with you. The Hunger Game’s 16-year-old Amandla Stenberg delivers a crash course on black culture with a fellow classmate for their history class. Her observance is not only very sharp and on point, but very well expressed. Is she really only 16?!

Watch and learn.

Love,

Sprottje

Press Release on Little Black Hair Book

The Hair Secrets of Dutch Afro’s

Going natural is currently one of the hottest trends in hair looks. Dutch celebs, as Sylvana Simons, and Hollywood VIPs alike, such as Solange Knowles and Lupita Nyong’o, the queen of the Teeny Weeny Fro (TWA), are part of a trend that has been going strong for a while.

While the wave of natural hair wearers has grown greatly in recent years, looks on the streets are still dominated by weaves, chemically treated hair, and straight hair styles. Is how one chooses their hair look just a matter of personal style or preference, or is there more to it?

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