Thank God Im Natural Dual Review

Thank God Im Natural

We are hugely supportive of close to home companies and TGIN is one of those <3 So while i was searching for the perfect "natural" T-shirt for my Diva to wear i came across a super cute one on Thank God I'm Natural's Web Shop and ordered it immediately! I must say the very first time that i seen TGIN was at Naturally Flyy Detroit's Anniversary Hair Meet Up and it was a pure blessing in itself. They had everything from clothing-hair/skin products and nothing screams natural more clearly than adding GOD into the mix, that is what caught my eye immediately and through this day TGIN is the ONLY company selling natural items who highlights God and naturalness together in the hair world...

So thereafter we bought the shirt i had become increasingly interested in the Thank God I'm Natural Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair Book, after seeing reviews and evident hype over this i had figured that i should dive on in :) So Kathy/Jackie from TGIN had thoughtfully blessed us with a copy of the book and a copy to giveaway in our very next giveaway (stay tuned)...

Needless to say i have been taking my time to read this guide from front to back twice over making sure that i didn't miss any juicy details <3

So to begin with here is my Diva proudly wearing her Thank God I'm Natural Girls Shirt <3 She loves this shirt so much and it was also a huge hit at church as well, not to mention everywhere else we went... Its always so hard for me to buy shirts and such online for my Diva because her torso is longer and she is tall/skinny too so i went with the 4/5 size and the shirt is 100% cotton.  The style of the shirt is a regular type unisex style T-shirt and at the time i believe i paid 14.99 plus shipping.

This was a great find in our book and i definitely recommend this super cute shirt for all the little Divas. There are also super cute and rockin women's shirts!!!




Thank God I'm Natural has a highly recommended book called...

The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair a.k.a "The Natural Hair Bible".

Book Description

Written by a Harvard graduate, Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair is a must-read for any black woman who has suffered hair loss or breakage caused by relaxers — or has grown tired of spending thousands of dollars and her Saturday afternoons frying her kinky tresses into submission. Thank God I’m Natural offers up to date information -- and a plethora of tips to help women break free from wigs, weaves, and damaging chemical processes, and was recently declared the “Natural Hair Bible” by Essence Magazine. While there is no shortage of information on this topic to be found on the Internet, Thank God I’m Natural is the most comprehensive natural hair guide on the market today, and the book black women need now more than ever before.

Special Features:

• Homemade Hair Recipes
• Hair Style Photos
• Celebrity Stylist Product Reviews
• Daily Routines for Natural Hair and Locs
• Natural Hair Myths & Misconceptions
• Relaxers Beware
• Greatest Moments in Black Hair History
• Natural Salon Directory

Our Review

Type: Paper Back
Cost: $14.99

I do not even know where to begin with this review as i seriously skimmed the book first and then i read section by section at least twice or more over.  I knew what i was getting myself into before i even dove in.  At first i decided to gather some ideas about what i would expect from a book like this as well as some things that i would hope to read or learn from reading it. I came up with a list with some of the following...

*I hoped to gain some new insight on specific ingredients, product ingredient combinations specific to desired goals, new styling ideas and explanations of hair terminologies.

*I hoped to get some of my questions and dilemmas answered and resolved regarding natural hair and some various aspects of it.

*I wanted to gain some new resources that i could pass on to others as well as gain from myself.

*I was searching for clarification regarding relaxers, old school hair care methods, and the hair typing systems.

The above mentioned are only some of the things that i had in mind as there were tons of ideas and still new wonders daily that i think about or require more knowledge on...  I cannot say what chapters are my favorite BUT i can say that the product recipes are some of the most fascinating as well as the break down of faux natural products and ingredients. I really liked the various links and shops listed which cater to natural hair and i seriously have to keep going back to chapters in this book because my mind just cannot retain all of the abundant levels of knowledge inside at once!!!!

In my opinion this amazing guide is wonderful for beginners through and beyond professional level individuals as there is so much information, knowledge, insight and tips/tricks to benefit from not a person is left out of gaining.  I am especially thrilled at the complex dissection of the hair follicle and components there of.  My expectations were thoroughly met and then some. Also compared to some other natural hair books the cost of this one is extrordinarily affordable and for the knowledge within is a must have in EVERYONE'S hair care regime. 

I seriously have never been much of a reader unless i absolutely had to read something and i have always preferred to be more active and physical with my activities BUT this book is a definte regime changer for me (aside from my FAV manual being the Holy Bible KJV).  I have yet to get bored with reading this and i forsee a growth in knowledge each time i return back to reading it.

The description of the book doesnt do it justice let me tell you there is MUCH MORE to this amazing guide to natural hair than the summary illudes :) I suggest you splurge on this guide as you will not regret it! Ive learned tons of new elements and tricks to perfect and switch up my daughters hair routine and i will be trying some of the product recipes. Ive gained several new sets of resources that i was unaware of before.  It was refreshing to learn that there are several natural hair salons local to me too <3

We <3 and fully support TGIN and their mission <3

Diva R's Mommy-Kim


You can get on deck with TGIN at one or all of the following links <3

Eml: thankgodimnatural@gmail.com
Web: www.thankgodimnatural.com
Fbk: www.facebook.com/thankgodimnatural
Twt: http://twitter.com/TGINatural

Blg: www.tginblog.com

Curly Zebra Chullo Satin Lined Hat in Ladybugs 'n Clovers

We have had the blessed opportunity to receive and review a Satin Lined Chullo Hat by Curly Zebra <3 After seeing Key from Keyative Styles sporting a hat from Curly Zebra we had to see what all the hype as about... Where we live it is cold/chilly at least 7-8 months out of the year so caps are a must here!!!  I remember way back when, when i began looking for a satin lined cap and had not a stitch of luck and so eventually i just gave up searching as the only place i could find that sold these hats of the quality we required was out of the country and they were way over priced at that...

Boy was i glad that Curly Zebra surfaced because we were so tired of those itchy scratchy ill fitting hats of the norm that we only had a choice of liking or lumping.  It was kind of hard to make sure we got the right size for the Diva because her head is of a larger size and she cannot wear child size anything on her head as it is. BUT we got it right and the hat that we got for her is an adult small.

We chose the Ladybugs N Clovers Chullo Hat and couldn't have made a better one...

I LOVE how this cute and girly trapper like hat fits and looks not to mention how soft it is and alongside the adorable pattern it all out ROCKED <3  The day that we got the hat Diva R's hair was styled in random parted pony tails with ballies and pony tails so her style was a bit bulkier in nature.  This was the perfect day to test out the hat as well since most of the time i would take off her hats and find a newly messy or frizzy style that wasn't that way before i put the cotton/knit hat on her destroying time well spent creating a style. It was also very cold outside...

As you can see her cap just slid right over the style not pulling or disturbing the ponies all over...

With her curls being down the after math is comparable to it being styled and unde rthe hat... Not a bit of disturbance in sight and her hair remains well kept and full of its health pre-hat.
This is what the hat looks like top to bottom, don't forget it is handmade to perfection and with this being so one could never tell by looking at the fine details <3

The inside is seriously 100% satin and is as soft as silk and the outside is like a baby soft fleece material but not the kind that ever so quickly gathers those yucky fuzz balls.

Here is a glimpse of the inside liner and the super cutesy Curly Zebra logo...

My sweet Diva LOVES this hat beyond explanation and it has since replaced all other winter hats in our household.  She is equally as thrilled today about this hat as the day she received it months ago.  I have washed it a couple times now and there is not a bit of wear showing...

This hat is very cost efficient, shipping is fair and Curly Zebra also has a special going on currently where you buy 3 or more hats you get FREE SHIPPING <3 Click here to check out the Curly Zebra web shop...

I give a huge Kudos and Hug to Vicki from Curly Zebra for blessing my Diva with this amazing hat and for creating such an amazing line of satin lined hats... I know for all future tense we will be customers hands down!!! God Bless and guess what Curly Zebra even makes hats for BOYS so no little mans curls will be deprived of winters traditional hats<3

Diva R's Mommy- Kim

Pretty Brown Girl Collection Showcase Event

 

 

We were blessed with the opportunity to travel out to the Pretty Brown Girl's Show Case Event.  This was very anticipated and since we missed the first PBG event i promised myself we wouldn't miss the next.  Diva R was geeked about this for some time and began to count the days down for when we would be able to go.

I had the idea of getting some new shirts made with our blog name on it, for representational and promotional purposes so this is what i did and we got some shirts airbrushed. You can see the Diva's shirt above and mine was exactly the same except the colors were black and grey. I did a hair style for her which i will be detailing in a future post, special for this event and of course the beads coordinated with her shirt and boots.  

The venue that the showcase was held at was My Girly Party, which is a place that caters to Diva's and Princesses of all ages and they specialize in special custom parties.  This was our first time going to this place and didn't know what to expect.

We got there real early as i had no idea how long it would take to get there, so we hung out and surveyed the area.  As the time rolled around my Diva was beyond words with excitement and couldn't wait to go inside and meet new friends and play.  I wanted to be early so we could ensure that we found the place in a timely manner as well as guarantee us one of the 10 door prize packs.

When we walk in we seen nothing but a pure slice of girly heaven, Pretty Brown Girl Style! I snapped some random photos of the venue and PBG set up and they are as follows...

Here were the refreshments and  table set ups all in the beautifully coordinating pink and brown shades :) The Diva notices the cake first and foremost and insisted that she have a piece...

We in fact were the second ones there and my sweet Diva got the prize pack as she desired and to her surprise included was the awesomely girly and poofy PBG skirt and the PBG wristband! This made her day and little did she know the excitement didn't even fully begin yet!

Here are some close ups of the skirt and band that we took after we got home since i could barely get her to stay still for 2 seconds while we were at the show case :)

 The very next thing that Diva R noticed was the Pretty Brown Girl's Doll that was in its separate casing on display for everyone to see. This was a HUGE hit for all the little girls present and they all HAD to have one :) So since this was the premiere of the doll and we already had it planned to purchase it for her i pre-ordered her one which we are expecting in May. I must say that this was a hard gum drop for her to swallow as she really wanted to walk out with it that very day.

 

But i assured her it will be here right after her Birthday and she is fine with that and has begun to count those days down now...  I was so happy that we ordered that day because we got it for $37.00 even out the door and the quality of this doll makes that well worth it!  So throughout the event we spent time socializing, hanging out, meeting new people and I spent time spreading the word about proper natural hair care and styling for children with plugs to my blog and luckily i brought a good amount of business cards because i ran out at this event! It was a honor being recognized by fellow women with interest in natural hair with little Diva's with natural hair. There were men present as well who really took interest in the event as well as did they have questions regarding how i take care of my daughters hair and how we get through hair time.

I met people who were in need of advice, a stylist, information, and beyond. It was great to have met so many wonderful people of which i could relate too and the compliments my Diva got were never ending! This made her feel so special and along the way she met her a new friend that we will call Diva K and they played the whole time we were there :) They spent most of the time working the runway, dancing and playing games. She really enjoyed all of the little girls who were present and they all played so nicely together, it was priceless listening to them compliment each other on their hair and outfits!  

Here are some shots of my Diva working the stage! She wanted to take it home with us too &lt;3

 

Here is Diva R and Diva K doing what they do best!  By the way i met myself a new friend too whom i will call Mommy K, she is Diva K's Mom and a very nice and cool lady! We meshed on so many levels and we had long conversations throughout our visit ranging from being mommy's, hair care, random-ness and we shared tips, product information and she even showed me how to do flat twists like she had did in her daughters hair. Not to mention we don't live that far from each other either so we arranged for some play dates for the girls to keep in touch as well. 

Here are some shots of some of the Diva's present including my sweet Diva on the far left, Diva K and the ORIGINAL Pretty Brown Girls themselves, the daughters of Corey and Sheri Crawley the PBG founders!!!!

 

This event was definitely one to remember and it was such a pleasure meeting Sheri and Corey as well as all the other lovely and friendly people that we met.  Pretty Brown Girl is on the map and it will be exciting to see the organization continue to grow and prosper.  To keep up to speed with future happening from Pretty Brown Girl make sure you "like" their FB fan page <3

My Girly Party is a cool place too! The owner and staff  were just so pleasant and welcoming! I must give a huge shout out to them for asking for me to put some of my cards on their desk! EEK I only wish i would have brought another stack with me at that point :)  My daughter just wanted to wear the princess dresses so bad and just loved everything about being there.  It was worth the drive too and we couldn't have asked for a better overall experience.

I did take videos too but You Tube has been reluctant in letting me upload them :( But when i do i will add them to the post...

Diva R's Mommy-Kim