You might have her album already, or seen her in magazines, but if you did, the first thing that stands out is her hair! Reason enough to ask Nicole Bus some questions and try to discover her hairsecrets. …Read more →
Hairrules Rules
During my stay in New York, I had the honor for a short interview and an appointment for a hair analyze and a good haircut with my hair-hero. This week I got to meet Anthony Dickey: The writer of the book Hairrules, my ‘hair bible’, that I have read with great fascination, but he is better known for his work as an celebrity hair stylist.
After reading his book, I was sure, that if I would ever go ‘natural, it must be Mister Dickey, that will give me my big chop. After braiding my hair for almost 21 years, no lie, and having my cousin begging me to get rid of my ‘poetic Justice’ braids, I got more and more comfortable with the idea of going natural. Especially after having a ‘chat’ with him for my blog. ‘Yes, he must be the one!’ …Read more →
The Black Hair experience@ AAMU
Going natural has never been as popular as it is now. After years of trends that made us straight, braid, of jerry curl our black hair, it is more and more excepted to let your hair gro in it natural state.
Therefore, a lot of people that have been straightening or braiding their hair for years, are now re-discovering their own hair texture and looking for products, hairdressers and, not to forget, a new’look’.
‘How important is your hair to you and your identity, and what statement are you making with your look?’ those a but a view questions that are addresses at the Mirror Mirror – the Black Hair experience. An event initiated by Kosmopolis in Utrecht, the Netherlands and Black Hair at the Museum of contemporary Aboriginal art.
During this event you get the chance the, literally look in the mirrow of the hairdresser and get a free hair analyze, or even a new look at the AAMU (The Museum of contemporary Aboriginal art). And this treatment is not limited to people with kinky or curly hair, blond, red, straight, everybody is welcome. And all of this will take place at Museum night in Utrecht on October the 29th. Movie maker and performer Quinsy Gario will interview participants on the spot about their view on their own hair, and their thoughts on there hairdo.
More info you wil find on www.museautrecht.nl. Tickets are already available Uitburo Utrecht. You will find a directory on www.aamu.nl. But don’t forget to check out the tweets of sprottje, and you might just win a free entrée.
White Bald Man & Black Hair Woman
Being a white bald man married to a beautiful black woman, the strangest things can happen to you.
Last month I found myself in a ethnic beauty supply store in the Eastern part of Amsterdam purchasing hair extensions. “May I have Mermaid extensions #4 please?” I know this by memory.
There were only black women in the store shopping for wigs with the exception of the obviously gay Indian storeowner. “How many you like?” “Eh…well, can I have eighty packs please?”
“Sure.. you like conditioner?” he said looking at my shiny, reflecting bald white head. I began to wonder…maybe he was thinking that at midnight I wander the streets of Amsterdam as a drag queen. This thought made me smile, secretly.
Sometimes I help my wife remove her extensions. This is always a challenge. I usually use scissors to keep up with her since her unbraiding skills are much better than mine.
Believe it or not, this feels like a very intimate process. I actually like doing it. If you wonder… no, I never played with My Little Pony as a kid, I just love my wife’s hair.
Last week I attended the Sziget Festival in Budapest Hungary. Over 350,000 people were in attendance. Only 1% consisted of African-Americans, mostly performing artists by the way. …Read more →
I Love My Hair
After weeks and weeks of rain, finally, the sun is coming out, and I feel like a hearing a ‘happy song’!
White moms, kids with black hair – part 1: Get informed
Earlier this month, model, role model, but definitely also known as a successful businesswoman Heidi Klum, gave an interview to the Huffington Post about the haircare of het 3 kids she has with the singer Seal. …Read more →
FestiFro’s
Walking around, from gig to gig, I got inspired by so many creative looking people bouncing around on one of Holland’s best Music Festival: Lowlands 2011. Looking around I felt I had to capture some great looking hairdo’s and share them with you. Just an ‘inbetween post on my blog for fun. Here they are: FESTIFRO’S
{Image courtesy by Sprottje}
The Natural Hair Parade and Festival
The Natural Hair Parade and Festival is the brain child of natural hair pioneer, Isis Brantley. As the first entrepreneur to own a natural braiding salon in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Isis continues to be an advocate for economic empowerment and pride within the African American community.
“The Natural Hair Parade & Festival is a celebration of natural hair.” Isis Brantley
Erykah Badu, a long time friend of Isis, is a sponsor and supporter of the Natural Hair Parade & Festival. Erykah has challenged Isis to get 400 people to march and participate in the parade. The free event will take place on September 3, 2011 in Dallas, beginning at the Wynnewood Shopping Center,655 W. Illinois Ave. and ending at the Naturally Isis Beckley location, 2642 S. Beckley.
Black Hair in Europe
Black hair in Europe.
I stumbled upon two great items on Blair hair in Europe. Since this site has been online, most of the responses that I have received from the states, put emphases on the differences between Europe and the States. Especially for those readers I wanted to find some more items focused on Europe.
There is a wonderful open en honest item published in april by Yale News that I just have to share with you. Yes, Yale, the American University, about a girl with natural Black hair, and how she is looked at and approached by other students. Read the whole item here.
A funny, and so true review of ‘An American Chick in Europe’ about black Hair Care in Brussels and her search for hair care products! You can read the entire blog at here.
Going natural special
‘Going Natural Special ’ was on News Channel 5 last year and Rochelle Ritchie received so many positive reactions, I have to share this with you once again. For those out there who have never heard of her: Rochelle Ritchie is a multimedia journalist of WPTV NewsChannel 5 who one day decided she was tired of wigs, weaves and relaxers. She wanted to go natural and wasn’t the only one: Going Natural Special features women getting the ‘big chop’ and their amazing hair stories were written, shot and edited by Ritchie.
Read more about Rochelle Ritchie.
