Thinking Kinky : The Nappy Haired Diva

Funny that I created this blog years ago in effort to draw positive attention to what so many others were scorning at the time; natural hair. I used to be a natural hair stylist and I met so many women who were either afraid to "go natural" or were struggling to stay natural. Seldom did I meet someone who was content and simply needed styling services. I won't say that learning navigate an entirely new hair texture doesn't come with it's fair share of challenges. I will say that so many of us don't want to deal with our hair once it's restored to its original texture. I have to admit that I have been one of the women that I used to tsk at years ago. I always have in hair extensions by way of weave, braids or crocheted something. I say that I am doing a protective style which is sometimes true but most times I am just trying not to do my hair at all. I don't want to bother to manipulate my hair into elaborate twist outs and take time to do intricat...

Photo by  Priscilla Du Preez  on  Unsplash You would think I would have been more creative the second time I tried to die. I wasn't. I was a single mother with a very young toddler and I couldn't figure out how to be a very young twenty-something, a mom, a college drop out, and an adult who was aspiring to build a career instead of just having a job. I was waitressing and my tips weren't enough to make the rent for my studio apartment. My daughter was always at her father's parents home because I was working nearly 53 hours a week. Despite my hard work, I never had enough money. I dropped about 15lbs and everyone was complimenting me but I was starving. I would feed my daughter and pray she would be full so I could eat whatever she left over. I didn't care if it was cold Farina or chewed up and spat out chicken and veggies. I needed to eat and I was broke. Realizing that I was working for my daughter but hardly saw her started to wear on me. It didn't hel...

Being a self-proclaimed Diva is no easy feat. I have to live up to the title. There are times that I'm not feeling up to par however, no matter how I may be looking or feeling, I like to use some tried and true items to get myself over the hump. If there is one thing you are going to tell me, it's not going to be that I'm not fabulous! So check out my Nappy Diva Beauty Tips: The Lips: If you can't get your shadow popping, go for the lips .  I discovered Lip Venom 12 years ago and I always keep some on hand. Lip Venom gives your lips a tingle and allows for a "bee stung" look. I usually order mine from Sephora . In fact, I don't know where else to find it. What I love about it is that it gives my lips a great shine and they actually do look a bit more rosy in color. Beware: Lip Venom is addictive!  The Look: Being a Diva on a Dime is easier than you think. Grab a few nice pieces and even when you are feeling your worst, you can still look fabulous! I ...