NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS BLACK FRIDAY SALE PREVIEW WITH DETAILS AND LINKS!!!

• Amazing Botanicals
  • Friday 11/23 3 Pumpkin Pomade $15 + Free Shipping
  • $5 off any order over $20 + free gift with code: DERBYCITY Friday 11/23 thru 12/3
• Anderson Soap Company Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Saturday 11/24 11:59 pm
  • 40% off everything in store with code: blackfriday
• Anita Grant Friday 11/23 thru Tuesday 11/27 GMT
  • 20% off everything in store with code: Derby City Naturals
  • *Spoiler Alert* New Clay Wash Product will be introduced as well
• B.A.S.K. Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 20% off full-size products with code: THANKFUL
  • PLATINUM PJ SAVINGS: 24% off Site-wide by LIKE PlatinumPJ on fb on 11/20 to get the specialty discount code
  • Free 2 oz jar of Muscavado Vanilla Pecan Whipped Custard Souffle Body Cream with purchase of $50+
• Be Beautiful Natural Products Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $25 and up No Coupon Code
• Beija Flor Naturals Thursday 11/22 thru Wednesday 11/28
  • 25% off + Free Gift with $65 purchase code: BEIJA2012
• Belle Butters
  • 20% off order of $25+ with code: BBBF Friday 11/23 Midnight CST
  • Free Shipping on your order with code: BBCM Monday 11/26 Midnight CST

• Bobeam Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Brown Butter Beauty Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale with code: BlackFriday
• CC’s Naturals
  • *Early Bird* 40% off Thursday 11/22 9:00 pm – Friday 11/23 11:00 am
  • 25% off everything Friday 11/23 11:01 am  – 11:59 pm
  •  *Early Bird* 40% off Sunday 11/25 9:00 pm – Monday 11/26 9:00 am
  • 25% off everything Monday 11/26 9:01 am  – 11:59 pm
• Coiffie Friday 11/16 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 30% off + Free Shipping with code: SAVE30
• Coily Head Chick Friday 11/23 Noon thru Midnight
  • 20% off purchase $30+ with code: CHCBF2012
• Curls of Joy Friday 11/23 Midnight
  • 30% off everything (going out of business sale) code: CLEARANCE
• Curly Kinks Friday11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 30% off all products + Free Shipping on orders $65+ No Coupon Code
• CUSH Cosmetics Sunday 11/18 8:00 am – Friday 11/30 11:59 pm CST
  • 40% off everything in store No Coupon Code Required 
• Faithfully Beautiful Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $15 and up No Coupon Code
• Hairitage Hydration Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 35% off everything with code: BLACKFRIDAY2012
• HairVeda Friday 11/23
  • 20 – 30% off everything in store No Coupon Code
  • Plus an Additional 10% off with code: DerbyCity
• Honey Chile Hair Love Friday 11/23 Midnight No Coupon Code
  • Free 3oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter with $50 purchase
  • Free 4oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $100 purchase
  • Free 8oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $150 purchase
• Hydratherma Naturals Friday 11/23 11:00 am thru Monday 11/26 11:00 am
  • 20% off all inventory including discounted collection sets No Coupon Code
• Hydrating Essentials Monday 11/26 Noon – 8:00 pm CST
  • New line from the makers of Mozeke Products
  • 10 – 15% off products with code: HE1015
• Jamaica Hut Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Jamaican Black Castor Oil products with code: JAHUT26
• Jessicurl Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm PST
  • 25% off Everything with code: BFDC2526
• LaBella Body Care Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Everything with code: BlackFriday15
• L.A.C.E. Naturals Thursday11/22 5:00 pm thru Friday 11/23 11:59 pm
  • Save 35% off total purchase of $25+ with code LACETHNKS
  • Free Shipping and Free 2 oz sample on orders $65+ with code: LACETHNKS
  • Buy 2 Get 1 Free Soaps with code: LACETHNKS
• Lexie’s of Louisville Friday 11/23
  • 20% off Lexie’s Hair Milk NO COUPON CODE
• Lia Naturals Friday 11/23 NO COUPON CODE
  • BOGO 50% Off  Butters and Sugar Scrubs
  • Buy 2, Get 1 Free Soaps
  • 30% off Detangling Conditioner
• Little Penguins Friday 11/23 thru Sunday 11/25
  • 20% off any product + free shipping on orders $50+ No Coupon Code
• mainelement: love Friday 11/23 Midnight thru 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale on all products and gift certificates code: blkfri
  • Special free shipping offer for DCN followers, use code: dcnlove
• Miss Jessies Sunday 11/18 thru 12/15
  • BOGO Free product + Free Shipping No Coupon Code
• Mozeke Products Friday 11/23 Midnight CST 
  • Save 25-50% off all inventory No Coupon Code
• Naturally Smooth As Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Pura Body Naturals Wednesday 11/21 thru 12/31/2012 No Coupon Code
  • BOGO Free Sale on Cupuacu Hair Butter, Chocolate Hair Smoothie, Sapote Hair Lotion and MuruMuru Moisture Milk
  • Use code: derbycity for an additional 5% off
• Sincere-Ly Naturale Apothecary Friday 11/23 1:00 am to Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 20% off everything with code: SNABLKFRI12
• Sister’s Keeper Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
• BOGO 50% off everything when you spend $25 with code: BLKFRIDAY
• First 10 orders get a free 4 oz Dip Hair & Body Moisturize

Bucket list sure why not?

always aspire to do whatever you want to do in life...

• skydive
• graduate from college
• make a large piece of furniture
• fall in love
• buy a house
• complete a 5K
• buy a motorcycle
• go to Japan
• perform in public again
• paint a self portrait
• get married
• have 2.5 kids
• go to the Superbowl
• drive a car at the Daytona Speedway
• teach a class
• go on a cruise
• go hang gliding
• meet Oprah or LL Cool J 
• go to Jamaica
• own a horse
• stay in a cabin in the woods for at least a month
• make my own glass
• buy my Dad a boat

MUST WATCH WEB SERIES!!!: the Unwritten Rules: "The Redux Episode"

BOYFRIEND TAG with TORSH

TRADER JOE'S PRODUCT HAUL!

So I went to Trader Joe's Fourth of July with Torin just to buy these cleansing pads per one of the youtubers I watch advice. Once I hit the face and body product aisle though, I went crazy. Every product is SOOO affordable most of them less than 4 dollars! All I have to say is thank you TRADER JOE'S!

My bf loooves this shampoo. 

a more natural alternative, sunscreen is sunscreen though

this is the soap I got for my bf, he is now very much so proud of his soft skin lol.

THE BEST PRODUCT IN LIFE!!!! IM GOING BACK TO BUY 7 MORE IN CASE THEY STOP MAKING IT. MUST BUY IF YOU HAVE BAD SKIN! IT IS DOING WONDERS!!!!! horribly strong smell to me when first applying because of the tea tree oil but it works soooooo well.

wonderfully light great summer moisturizer

great cleanser. leaves face clean but not over dried. 

They Make Natural Cleaning Products too????

**************ALL PRODUCTS WERE BOUGHT AT TARGET********************

been using the dryer sheets too and I absolutely love this brand!  < $15.00

so a lot of hype with this deodorant but I reallly like it. <$4.50

This is a spinoff of Burt's Bee. Leaves skin soft and moisturized a little pricey though <$14.00

THESE WORK BETTER THAN ANY OTHER UNNATURAL ALTERNATIVE!  <$10.00 total!

great scent. Trying Method out they seem to be the cheaper natural brand. <$3.75

Summer Essentials! PART 1

a mini flowery skirt

YELLOW is one of the colors of the season. Need a jazzy yellow top.

a white crocheted top of some kind. I chose the crop top half sleeve. Im all about crop top this year.

a CROP TOP! lol. and try a print why not?

L.W.D 

a dress short

a statement tank... I have 2.

a lite bright short sleeve summer cardigan

ROYAL BLUE! the other color of the season. Also PLEATS! style of the season.

a maxi with flair. tribal print another trend

lite colored 3/4 summer skirt

This or That? Vol 1

 My first edition of This or That. I plan on comparing items that are alike. Im not a product junky but im all about finding the BEST product that works for YOU! So comparing and trying new things is the best way to do this in my opinion.

Vaseline cocoa and shea butter oil VS. Johnson's Cocoa and shea butter oil

Vaseline: **** out of *****
Cost: $4.79
Smells good, lasts very long. TOO SHINY.


Johnson's *** out of *****
Cost: $3.76
Smells good, doesnt last long. Perfect shine given but only temporarily.

Chobani Greek Yogurt Vs. Oikos Greek Yogurt

Chobani *** out of *****
Cost: $1.00
consistency is not ideal
Oikos ***** out of *****
Cost: $1.20
MY NEW FAVORITE! Great flavor and consistency

Yes to Cucumbers Color Care Shampoo Vs. Shea Moisture Deep Cleansin Shampoo

Yes to Cucumbers
**** out of *****
Cost: $8.97
LOVE THE SMELL, cleans well. Only downside is it doesnt leave hair moisturized as much as I would like and people with locs dont use conditioner so I need a shampoo that leaves hair with a lot of moisture.


Shea Moisture
** out of *****
Cost: $9.99
I will never use this again. Probably more ideal for loose naturals. My boyfriend even hates it. lol. Makes hair super curly, doesnt condition well. Strips hair.

Where can I find Natural/Organic Hair and Body Products?!?!

im a minimalist... damn near all the products I use

goes on smooth, takes 20 minutes to set. Your face is hard like a statue at this point.

once you wash it off though the softest and brightest skin youve ever had

***This seller is no longer in business but you can search any store or site with beauty products for a  quality mud mask, just check the label and make sure its ALL NATURAL AND 100% ORGANIC. 

my newest buy havent tried yet. 

SHIRESOAPS.ETSY.COM

not 100% natural but since the flea market got raided I cant get to my oil spot. 

sold at almost all major stores.

BEST SOAP EVER! squeaky clean skin, gets rid of blemishes, and softens skin ANNND moisturizes. only 6 bucks!

         AWildSoapBar.com

lip scrub, great buy for men AND women

you can even make it at home!
***This seller is no longer in business but you can search any store or site with beauty products for a quality lip scrub, just check the label and make sure its ALL NATURAL AND 100% ORGANIC. 

Shea butter 2.0 lol its whipped thats the difference. 

whipping the shea makes it easier to use as a lotion.

MULTI PURPOSE EVERYONE SHOULD OWN THIS AT ALL TIMES!  SHEA BUTTER. Can be melted down to oil  too.

GreenAfroDiva.com

How to Pack a Lunch for a Professional Environment

 just an example I think that can guide you in the right direction. Of course you can take a more complicated lunch but I wanted this to be as general as possible.

your favorite sandwich with spinach lettuce

15-20 almonds and 9 baby carrots

handful of pretzels

100 calorie snack sized bags of popcorn

Pack some green tea every job offers free hot water!

handful of cherriers, grapes, and strawberries

and look it all fits into a brown lunch bag even. 

A Letter to all the Black Mothers of all the Black Men Ive ever dated...

Dear Maam,
 WHY DID YOU RAISE THAT BOY UP LIKE THAT?! DAMNIT! Emotional retard... ACTUAL RETARD!!!!! O.k. lemme bring it down a notch so you know how serious I truly am.


 YOU MAAM, have coddled that young boy... have enabled that young man... have infused thoughts of false grandeur in that young soul. All because you are husbandless.. or because the husband you have isnt the husband you want. Stop raising these men up like golden KINGS to replace that feeling you have that you would share with a partner. ITS SICK! Now your son is out in the world... no longer dating his mommy (EWWWWWWW!) and he has problems coping.


  Id like you to know Black Mother if your Black Son complains about every chick he's ever dated... its HIM. Now the women that are to actually date him are left to reboot his brainwashed mind or deal with it. We always talk about the viscous cycle that is the black community and are easy to point the blame at the absent father... what about the demented mother??? Some of you have convinced your sons that them having to pay child support is wrong... REALLY?! HOW CAN YOU AS A WOMAN WHO HAS BORE A CHILD REALLY SAY THAT?! Some of you talk so poorly of all the women including me that your son dates... to your son's face. BUT WHY? Thats the same as your best gal pal blasting your man every time they saw you, if your son is truly "grown" let that man be grown.


Black Mothers you cant raise a black man on your own. He's needs some kind of male role model. So stop passing down your insecurities on that man too. If I meet another black man with women insecurities im going straight to his mother's house (YOUR HOUSE) and im fuckin you up off GP.


And stop lying to these black men about how youve lived your lives. KEEP IT REAL. YALL WERE POOR WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG BECAUSE YOU ARE TRIFE AND WAS RUNNING AFTER A MAN.


PLEASSSSSSE TELL THEM THIS WHEN YOU EXPLAIN WHY YALL WERE POOR GROWING UP. Because the women again who must date him know this without these men having to tell us... but now we have to sit back and listen to how hard their mother's tried and had it. REALLLY?! NO! Im not saying there arent situations but on the whole, no! LET YOUR SON KNOW YOU WERE A HOE, LET YOUR SON KNOW YOU WERE A WEAK WOMAN, LET YOUR SON KNOW YOU WERE TRIFLIN.


You are not doing any service to him having him think you are this perfect creature who life tried to tear down over and over again making you a martyr in his eyes. THATS A DAMN LIE.


You say you want your sons to be happy... to one day find a good woman but you are setting them up to fail at ever achieving any of that which makes me question your motives. Damn shame these men dont see it, often until its too late.


too many damn Baby Boys out here. *kicks rock*


Sincerely pissed off,
Ash