Mother and Daughters Rip The Runway at The 2013 Nzuri Natural Hair Health & Beauty Festival

Congratulations to Natural Beauty Sista Shea Dionne for winning 2nd place in the 

Nzuri Natural Hair Health & Beauty Full Figured Foxy Competition!

(Shea Dionne )

Congratulation to her daughter Chole' Symone, 13  for winning 1st place in the 

Little Miss Happy Head Teen Competition &

Madison Skye',5 for winning 1st place in the Little Miss Happy Head Little Girl Competition! 

(Madison Skye',5 & Chole' Symone, 13)

Q&A of Natural Beauty Sista Shea Dionne talking about her girls 

& herself's pageant experience at Nzuri 

Q: What inspired you and your daughters to be a part of The Nzuri Natural Hair Health & Beauty Festival Beauty Pageants?

A: Hmmmm, I'll try to make this long answer a short one :).  I actually showed up at the Nzuri headquarters in 2012 to register my little Madi for the Little Miss Happy Head pageant.  The staff assumed that I was also there to register and handed me an application too. I said no, I'm just here to register Madi.  I am not a model! They all looked at each other and I was then told and I DO mean TOLD honey, that I looked great, to fill out the application, and to get ready for a mini runway rehearsal with the runway coach *Bing, Bam, Pow*! Talk about thrown for a hot loop but in a good way :).  I then settled my nerves and put my fears aside and did just that.  A few weeks later, I received a text saying that I was selected as a Full Figured Foxy contestant and Madi had officially been registered for the Little Miss Happy Head pageant(Btw....I won Miss Congeniality 2012 and Top ticket sales and Madi won 2nd place)

(Madison Skye',5)

By this time I was a 3 year natural, already LOVING my Kinks & Curls.  For me, the decision to go natural was Freeing and Liberating. I wanted my daughters to know that the hair that God gave them was beautiful as well. My decision to join the Nzuri family was about Self Love and Liberation.  It was about learning to embrace our Natural Being.

So fast forward to this year’s Nzuri beauty pageants.  I was ecstatic about returning to compete again as a Full Figured Foxy contestant this year.  I also registered Madi and managed to successfully "encourage" my oldest daughter Chloe to join us.  It was officially a Family Affair!

( Chole' Symone, 13)

Q: How was the pageant experience for you and your daughters leading up to the show and the day of the show?

A: I was a little more relaxed this time around being that I was a repeat contestant. I had also been in a number of fashion shows throughout the city and as well as San Antonio. Madi was cool a cucumber (she oozes pageantry and loves every minute of it) & Chloe was a wee bit nervous because this was her first pageant experience. 

( Chole' Symone, 13)

Q: What was going through your mind and how were you feeling, when you found out both of your girls won 1st place in the Little Miss Happy Headed Teen and Little Girl Competition?

A: I was OVER THE MOON and on CLOUD 1000 filled with Joy over their wins! This was BIG! All of their “our” :) hard work of dance rehearsals, pageant requirements, and outfit preparations had truly paid off.  It was also a great sense of accomplishment for me as a single mother. I experienced first-hand the fruits of my labor!

(Madison Skye',5)

Q:  How did your girls feel when they found out their mommy won 2nd place in the Full Figured Foxy Competition?

A: My girls were happy for their mama.  All they saw was a trophy in my hand and that was spoke winner to them!

(Shea Dionne )

Q: Will you and your daughters continue to model in the future? If so, what are some of you and your daughters' modeling goals?

A: Yes indeed, we will all continue to model in the future.  For now, we are concentrating on their one year pageant queen reigns as Miss Happy Head Teen & Miss Happy Head Petite.  They will be involved in making public appearances, community service projects, radio interviews, and much much more. As for me: Follow me on social media for all the GREATNESS to come: *Facebook: Shea Dionne - Plus Model *Instagram: Shea Dionne *Youtube: www.youtube.com/SheaDionne

(Shea Dionne )

Thank you so much Natural Beauty Shea Dionne for sharing you and your daughters' Nzuri Pageant experience with us! 
We look forward in watching you and daughters blossom into national super models.

Natural Beauties, if you have a story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

-Here to inspire others to embrace their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole http://www.facebook.com/tierranstith .
 Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @Tierranstith For inquires tierra@tierranicole.com  

Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

 ~ Tierra Nicole

Receive Your Holiday Gift from ME to You!

Happy Holiday's Natural Beauties! My holiday gift to you is to send you a FREE sample of Cantu Coconut Curl Cream & A Cantu Coupon! I want you to try The New Cantu Coconut Curling Cream with shea butter plus coconut oil minus harsh ingredients (@cantubeauty).

Comment Below with your email address & I will send you an email, 

so you can receive your sample before the holidays!

"The Daily Motivator" - Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Offer encouragement

You cannot force other people to do the right thing. What you can do, and what is extremely effective, is to encourage them.

If you offer threats, intimidation and low expectations, you’ll get resentment and poor performance. When you assume and expect the worst of others, you’re very likely to get it.

A better choice is to expect the best, and to offer opportunities for those expectations to be met. Though it’s true that people won’t always live up to your positive expectations, it’s also true that most people would prefer to do what’s best for everyone concerned.

Just about everyone responds positively to positive, genuine encouragement. Let others know, clearly, precisely and in positive terms, what you expect, and let them know you have faith that they’ll meet those expectations.

Instead of looking for ways to control, look for opportunities to support and encourage. Instead of conducting detached transactions, seek to build ongoing relationships.

Offer the encouragement to do what is right, what is good, what is valuable and positive. Expect the best, in a supportive way, and it is much more likely to happen.

— Ralph Marston

One of A Kind Pieces by Jhari Designs

Jhari Designs features crocheted items with some of the most interesting yarns, arresting colors, textures, & stitching. Each design is one of a kind & carries a bit of a very special lady in its crafmanship. Hand crocheted offerings include: Hats, Scarves, Jewelry & MORE! 

Q:Where do you get your inspiration create Jhari Designs?

Jhari Designs is a family affair.  Mom, Harry is the crochet artist.  Her three daughters act as business manager, marketing, and finance managers.  The family works together in all aspects of development, production, and sales.  At the end of the day, running the company is a labor of love.  Harry’s daughters are her biggest fans and enjoy sharing Mom’s needleart with the world.      

    

Q:When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer and how long have you worked as a designer?

Harry has crocheted since the age of 10.  Her mother was a knitter and a neighbor showed her how to crochet.  She’s always enjoyed challenging herself to work with unusual patterns and yarns.  The designs began as gifts for friends and family.  In high school and college, friends began to ask the girls about their unique accessories.  People began to request pieces for themselves. 

This evolved into small weekend craft shows, and eventually the brand that the company has become today.

Q: Describe the general process you go through to design each crochet piece ?

In creating our signature pieces, we are constantly on the lookout for the quality, eye catching yarns.  It’s the most important part of the design process.  Once, Harry has found the materials she wants to work with, she decides what she will make out of it.   The yarn dictates the items she creates.  Since the yarns we find tend to be rare, there is often just enough to make 2 or 3 pieces. 

Our Naturalista Line came about fairly recently and took a couple of years to develop.  Harry had already begun to sell her crochet, when one of her daughters transitioned to wearing her natural hair.  Making a hat that would comfortably fit was a new challenge. She experimented with patterns that would fit over braids and ‘fros.  As always, people began to ask her daughters for the new hats. Harry worked to develop patterns that have a consistent look and fit as she duplicates each one by hand. 

Q: How would you define your personal style?

Timeless.  Our family has always believed in investing in quality.  Trends come and go.  You can always update your look by accessorizing with hot new items, or adding a piece here or there.  We’ve always been big believers in standing out in a crowd, rather than blending in.

Q:What are some of Jhari Designs goals?

We’ve worked to build our brand and create a following for our products.  Our Jhari Design fans are pretty faithful and often surprise us with their willingness to invest in a variety of our apparel.  We continue to listen closely to our clientele and offer pieces that appeal to their tastes. 

In 2014, we want to begin posting styling tutorials on our YouTube channel.  Often customers express interest in wearing our line, but say “I’m not a hat person” or they have no idea how to wear an infinity scarf or cowl.  It can be intimidating.

Women don’t realize that a great look is a result of styling.  Sometime you have to experiment and play around until you find a way to express your own personal flair. 

Q: Where can readers purchase Jhari Designs?

Shop at our online boutique at jharidesigns.com. You can stay connected with Jhari Designs on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JhariDesigns & Instagram @Jharidesigns 

Natural Beauties if you have a small business and you would like be featured on my website/blog or would like to sponsor a GIVEAWAY please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

-I am here to inspire others to EMBRACE their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole www.facebook.com/itstierranicole  . Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @itsTierraNicole For inquires: tierra@tierranicole.com Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

 ~ Tierra Nicole

Product Review | Obia Natural Hair Care Twist Whip Butter

Natural Beauties are you looking for that special product that will define your twist outs and keep your hair moisturized all day? I know product that will work for you, Obia Natural Hair Care Twist Whip Butter!

I applied the product on while my hair was dry and used coconut oil to seal my ends, every night. My hair stayed moisturized all day and smelled lovely! I liked the fact while using the product daily, I didn't have product build up at the end of the week when it was co-wash day (Sundays). 

Twist Whip Butter: Use to moisturize, soothe, and add sheen to your trees. Infused with Tucma butter, Mango butter, and Shea Butter. Non-greasy  formula enriched with Aloe Vera and lemongraass.

 ($10/4 oz, $18/ 8 oz) 

OBIA Natural Hair Care motto is "Natural Ingredients for Natural Hair Care"

The Mission of OBIA Natural Hair Care is to produce pH balance, non-toxic, herbal-based hair care products for natural hair.  

The focus of OBIA Natural Hair Care is to use natural ingredients such as light, absorbable carrier oils (ex: argan oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, etc.) herbs (burdock root, horsetail, chamomile, nettle neem, etc.),and essential oils (rose, lavender, lemongrass, sage, tea tree etc.)

• The products are cruelty free (no animal testing) and vegan (no honey, beeswax, goats milk, animal prtein, etc.). The products do not contain: mineral oil, sulfates, toxins, petroleum, artificial colors, drying alcohols, silicone, or gluten.
• All preservatives used are from parabens and formaldehyde. Fragrances used are phthalate free. 

Visit OBIA Natural Hair Care website for their  Product Line & More

www.obianaturalhair.com 

You can find OBIA Natural Hair Care Products both Nationally and Internationally at Beauty Supply Stores, Salons, or Boutiques! 

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT NOW-11/28, YOU CAN SAVE 45% OFF YOUR FAVORITE OBIA NATURAL HAIR CARE PRODUCT! Use Code: BeatBlackFriday at checkout

www.obianaturalhair.com 

Natural Beauties if you have a small business and you would like be featured on my website/blog or would like to sponsor a GIVEAWAY please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

-I am here to inspire others to EMBRACE their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole www.facebook.com/itstierranicole  . Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @itsTierraNicole For inquires: tierra@tierranicole.com Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

 ~ Tierra Nicole

SAVOY APARTMENTS-Review (Houston, TX)

This my 1st time living on my own and this has turned out be the worst experience ever! I wouldn't recommend these apartments to anyone who would need to be paired up with a random roommate. The leasing office will just pair you up with any and if doesn't turn out to be a pleasant/comfortable match, you are stuck with that roommate until the end of your lease. The only way you can get out of it is by pay extra money ($300.00) to transfer to another apartment . The roommate I have is extremely inconsiderate. We have come to agreement to keep everything separate (food, dishes, cable/internet, trash & more) , after I had call the Houston Police to the apartment back in September. She leaves 2-4 full size garbage bag full of trash in the apartment, she consistently  turns the A/C off while I am sleep at night or she would turn on the heat to 90 degrees. She plays loud music pass midnight, makes messes in the kitchen purposely , for me to clean up & now she is tampering with my food. I have stressed these issues that I am having with my roommate numerous of times to the leasing office and they aren't concerned about this matter. My car has been broken into while living in these apartments as well. I don't understand where is the common courtesy? I don't want to be static who is found killed in their apartment because the controllable small issues weren't resolved in the beginning. Everything starts off with signs or little issues and then they turn into something that is beyond controllable. I refuse to pay $300.00 to transfer into another apartment because I didn't asked to be paired up with a psychopath. I signed this lease before her she needs to be evicted from this apartment ASAP!

Distinctive Designs by Tomira

Natural Beauties check out MyDDBT!

Distinctive Designs by Tomira #MyDDBT, specializes in high quality...in exclusive accessories.

Custom designs are welcome info@myddbt.com 

www.myddbt.com

1. Q: What inspired you to become a jewelry designer?

A: My inspiration to become a jewelry designer stemmed from my desire to use my creativity to stand out.

I have always loved accessories!!! They'll emit break an outfit. :)

2. Q: When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer and 

how long have you worked as a designer?

A: I have been designing for a little per four years. When I began I was creating accessories for myself as gifts. Soon my co workers and strangers everywhere were inquiring how on how to purchase. I consider all of my pieces to be statement pieces because the always spark of conversation.

3. Q: Describe the general process you go through to design a one of a kind piece of jewelry?

A: The process of designing and creating my accessories stem from a number of things.

- Textile

- Inspiration

- Occasion

For example if I choose leather I will then decide if I want to paint it, stitch it. or combine with another textile such as beads, I will then decide what size I want it to be and I create a vision of what someone would wear this piece with. This is the reason I plan to start to blog to show my customers how to rock there MyDDBT. 

It's really simple just throw the accessory on they always speak volumes...hence term statement piece.

4. Q: Describe the general process you go through to design a one of a kind piece of jewelry? 

A: I would describe my designs as custom, Work of Art, Statement pieces!!!!

5. Q: What does MyDDBT stand for?

A: MyDDBT stands for My Distinctive Designs by Tomira

6. Q: Where can readers purchase MyDDBT?

A: MyDDBT will be available for purchase at www.myddbt.com beginning tomorrow 10/13/13. In addition you are more than welcome to follow me on Instagram and Twitter @MyDDBT, and to LIKE The Facebook Fan page at My DDBT. 

Thank you so much Tomria for sharing your inspiration of MyDDBT with us!

 Natural Beauties, if you have a story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com

-I am here to inspire other EMBRACE their Natural Beauty!

Do What Come Naturally!

You can find me at www.tierrnicole.com or 

"LIKE" my facebook fan page Tierra Nicole

www.facebook.com/itsTierraNicole

Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @itsTierraNicole

For inquires tierra@tierranicole.com

Your beauty comes from within. You are & You are Natural<3

~Tierra Nicole

Naturalista Weekend at The Texas Black Expo

Natural Beauties you don't want to miss The Texas Black Expo presents Naturalista Weekend sponsored by Natural Hair Rules !!! and Naturally Happy Hair!!!
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM – Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM (CDT) Houston,TX -The schedule events will include a "Mega Natural Hair Meet-Up" hosted by Natural Hair Rules and Naturally Happy Hair, Product Swap, Style/Product Demo, Meet and Greet with your favorite local Bloggers/Vloggers and more. I will be apart of the discussion panel "Turning Your Blog Into a Brand". So come on out & enjoy this FREE weekend! For more information & to RSVP go to http://naturalistaweekend2013.eventbrite.com/

EMBRACE Your Curls Giveaway Winner

Congratulations Natural Beauty Sista Gina Wilkins! You are the special winner for the EMBRACE Your Curls Giveaway sponsored by Jewelry Creations Astella 19! Please email your address by Mid-Night Friday tierra@tierranicole.com. Thank you Natural Beauties for participating. EMBRACE your Natural Beauty -Tierra Nicole

New Product Pick Up| Lavender JBCO

Lavender Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Lavender oil is the most known scent throughout the aromatic world, and regarded as the most versatile essence in aromatherapy. It has a sweet, balsamic, floral aroma which combines well with many oils including Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Lavender is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-depressant, sedative and de-toxifier. It works well on dry or acne prone skin. People who have alopecia can also use lavender, to treat their hair loss. So, for those of you that have dry acne prone skin, Alopecia, and or want their hair to grow fast then the combination of pure Lavender Essential Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil will get the job done.
(Credit to: www.jamaicanblackcastoroil.com) I will be using this product for my dry hair & I want my hair to grow faster. I purchased this product from Tendrils and Curls in Houston,TX for $16.

EMBRACE YOUR CULS Giveaway

Natural Beauties I am hosting an EMBRACE YOUR CURLS Giveaway sponsored by Astella19.

ONE Natural Beauty has an opportunity to receive a pair of wooden EMBRACE YOUR CURLS earrings.

All you have to do to ENTER to win is comment below on what inspires you to EMBRACE YOUR CURLS. Once you've left a comment your name will be entered into a raffle. 

The giveaway will run until Midnight EST. Friday May 31st. BEST WISHES!!!! 

You can check out more of  Astella19 jewelry creations at www.Astella19.com

Natural Beauties, if you have a small business and you would like to sponsor a GIVEAWAY please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

-Here to inspire others to embrace their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole www.facebook.com/itstierranicole  . 

Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @itsTierraNicole

For inquires: tierra@tierranicole.com  

Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

 ~ Tierra Nicole

HELP Oklahoma | Let's Make A Difference

Attention: Lets help our neighbors in Oklahoma ! I am hosting a donation drive for the residents affected in Oklahoma. Please feel free to donate non perishable foods, clothing, housing & personal items. Any donation will help make a difference for those effected by the terrible tragedy. The deadline for the donations is THIS SUNDAY MAY 26th. If you are interested in donating please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com Thank you, GOD BLESS AMERICA!

-Tierra Nicole

Homemade Facial | Using Indain Healing Clay & Apple Cider Vinegar

Chemical FREE Deep Pore Cleans

Feel Your Face Pulsate!

Facials, acne, bodywraps, clay baths, foot soaks, chilled clay for knee packs and insect bites! Enjoy the benefits of clay in your own home, Beauty & Refresh.

DIRECTIONS: Mix Clay with equal parts of raw apple cider vinegar and/or water. Use a non-metal bowl and utensil. Stir the mixture well to a smooth paste. Add more Clay or liquid as needed. Apply 1/4in to 1/2 in. to the face or other area. Let it dry for 5-10 min. for delicate skin and 15-20 min. for normal skin. You will feel a  pulling and tightening sensation. FEEL YOUR FACE PULSATE! Remove clay by washing with warm water. Slight redness of the skin is normal and will disappear in about 30 min. Removes impurities and dirt from the pores. Deep pore cleansing. "WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL FACIAL" 1lb. of Clay makes 10-15 facials. Use it once per week for the family, more often for problem skin. Men love it, too. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. 

My sister Tianna and her two best friend joined me in the Indian Healing Clay facial.

I purchased the clay at my local H-E-B Grocery Store for less than $10

I purchased the Apple Cider Vinger at my local H-E-B Grocery Store for less than $10

 I mixed the clay, apple cider vinegar, water into a plastic bowl. I made enough for more than 4 facials. 

EMBRACING My Natural Beauty! 

After apply the mask we allowed it to dry and harden for 15 minutes.

Natural Beauties, if you would like to share your Natural Hair Journey or have a Weight Loss journey, small business, talent, testimony, or positive motivational story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com. Thank you!!!!!

-Here to inspire others to embrace their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole http://www.facebook.com/tierranstith . Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @Tierranstith For inquires tierra@tierranicole.com

Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

~ Tierra Nicole

Solange Shut it DOWN!

Solange TELL ME! Natural Beauties do not allow negativity to influence you! You Are Who You Are & if someone doesn't like you because if the way you look than you don't need to be associated with them. Natural Hair ROCKS, EMBRACE Your Natural Beauty! -Tierra Nicole

Embrace Your Inner Beauty | Event

 Touch of Heaven Salon & I have teamed up to present Embrace Your Inner Beauty for International Natural Hair meet up day May 18th of 2013 from 3:30-7:30 p.m 
FREE Event to mix & mingle with beautiful ladies EMBRACING their inner beauty! RSVP: http://embraceyourinnerbeauty.ticketleap.com/
What to look forward to::
~Discussion Panel - A panel of licensed professionals will be open to answering questions as well as discuss products, ingredients, diet, and more
~Product Swap-  We have tendency to become "product junkies" in attempts to find the perfect products or just try new things. Bring new or gently used (50% or less) hair products that you no longer use and swap for another.
~"LIVE" BIG CHOP!!!
~Vendors
~Giveaways & so much more...
 

Tierra Nicole: Q&A Houston Inspiring Natural Beauty Model LOVEBIA...

Tierra Nicole: Q&A Houston Inspiring Natural Beauty Model LOVEBIA...: For you Natural Beauties who do not know LoveBianca she is an upcoming natural hair model from Houston,Texas. Bianca firmly believes that everyone is beautiful in their own no matter the outside appearance. Read more about Ms.Bianca go to my blog www.tierranicole.com

THE COLOR RUN- HOUSTON 3/24

Participate in The Color Run 5K Houston 2013 - Sunday March 24th at Minute Maid Park
Time: 9:00 a.m 
Join My Team: Tierra Nicole
- SAVE $5 Coupon Code: COLORBLONDE exp: 03/30/13
*4+ Person Color Team Runners & Walkers
45.00 per person starting March 1st, 2013
http://thecolorrun.com/houston/

Natural Beauties, if you would like to share your Natural Hair Journey or have a Weight Loss journey, small business, talent, testimony, or positive motivational story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com. Thank you!!!!!

-Here to inspire others to embrace their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole http://www.facebook.com/tierranstith . Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @Tierranstith For inquires tierra@tierranicole.com

Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

~ Tierra Nicole

Q&A Houston Inspiring Natural Beauty Model LOVEBIANCAA

Hey LoveBianca! I want to let you know I love your big hair and your goofy personality. For you natural beauties who do not know LoveBianca she is an upcoming natural hair model from Houston,Texas. A freshman in high school at Cypress Lakes High School. She plans on getting a degree in nursing while doing modeling as a hobby. What inspired her to become a model is the love she has for taking pictures. Bianca firmly believes that everyone is beautiful in their own no matter the outside appearance. 

Q: What inspired you to go natural?

A: Realizing that I have a beautiful curl pattern is what inspired me to go natural, and also the fact the last time I attempted to get a perm it did not take.   

Q: Did you transition, if so for how long? 

A: I transitioned for 2 1/2 years 

Q: What is the good in your natural journey? 

A: I love the versatility! I hope being able to switch up my look.

Q: What has been your biggest learning experience in your natural journey?

A: My biggest learning experience is that I have to take care of my hair. It has to be cared for just like anything else.

Q: What is the meaning behind LOVEBIANCAA? How did you come up with such creative name?

A: The meaning of lovebiancaa is basically like saying sincerely Bianca. I came up with name in 2012, when I made my instagram "lovebancaa." Every pictures has it own story.

Q: For the newbies transitioning to natural or for those how just the Big Chop, what are your top five tips to maintain natural hair at home?  

A: Both transitioning Big Chop I would say the main key is patience, learn to love your hair for the way it is, listen to your hair, it will tell you what it needs, be genital with your hair. Natural hair is more delicate that chemically treated and enjoy the journey. 

Q: What is your daily hair care regimen?

A: In the morning mist my hair with a mixture of water and leave in conditioner i have put in a spray bottle, fluff and go. At night if i need to seal it with Argan oil and put it in a big plats and put a satin cap on.

Thank you so much LoveBiancaa for sharing your natural journey with us! Natural Beauties you can check out LoveBiancaa on her  social media sites Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lovebiancaa Instagram: @LoveBiancaa.  

Natural Beauties, if you have a story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

-Here to inspire others to embrace their natural beauty through hair, fitness/health, fashion, self-confidence, motivation and life. Do what comes naturally. You can find me at www.tierranicole.com or “Like” my page on Facebook Tierra Nicole http://www.facebook.com/tierranstith . Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @Tierranstith For inquires tierra@tierranicole.com  

Your beauty comes from within. You are who You are & You are Natural♥

 ~ Tierra Nicole

 

 

Natural Beauty Sarah Coleman's Weight Loss Journey

Natural Beauty Sarah is a 23 year old graduate student living in the Washington D.C area. She began her weight loss journey a year ago and has lost approximately 35 pounds. Sarah credits a great deal of her weight loss to cutting out processed foods and increasing the amount of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in her diet. This journey has encouraged her to attempt things she has never thought she could accomplish. 

 

 

 

Q: What inspired you to being this extreme physical fitness journey?

A: Short Answer: My mother. About five years ago my mother began losing weight and turning into a women that I have never seen before. Her journey was the catalyst for me to start my own and it would not have been possible without her.

 

Q: What are you doing to lose the weight?

A:  Eating right and working out. There are no special pills or some instantaneous way to lose weight healthily. Losing weight will not always be easy. There are days where working out is the last in on my mind, and I may not end up doing anything. However, I refuse to let one day off turn into two, then three, and so on. Living a healthy life means making one healthy decision at a time.

 

Q: What are your long term and short term goals?

A: My current short term goal is to complete the Tough Mudder (toughmudder.com). This is a 10-12 mile obstacle course/mud run. My long term goal is to continue to lose weight, gain muscle, and live a healthy lifestyle. 

 

 

 

Q: Since you have started this journey, have you noticed a change in the way you feel?

A: Absolutely! I have found a new level of energy and confidence that I did not know I was missing. I have always been confident in myself, but the confidence I have now far exceeds that of which I possessed before. I think it comes from knowing that I am working to be my best self rather than seeing a particular number on the scale.

 

Q: How often do you excise and what is your excise?

A: My answer to the question varies, especially with my school schedule. However, I attempt to work out three to four times a week. If I cannot work out I try to be strict with my food intake. Currently, I do a mix of High Intensity Interval Training combined with weight lifting. Also, I am trying to increase my running abilities so that I can do the 10-12 mile mud trek!

 

Q: What advice do you have for people who are struggling with weight loss?

A: Physically, incorporate weights into your routine. Until I started working with a trainer, I really had no clue how important weight lifting can be in losing weight. Cardio alone will not be as effective. If you are unsure about weights invest in a trainer or ask a friend who knows his/her way around the weight room!

Mentally, push yourself. The way your body looks is completely up to you. You have the power to push past the limits that either you, society, or others have placed on you. So push. Push through the voices of doubt. Push through the insecurities. Push until you can’t push, then dig deep and push some more. The results are well worth the pain.

Thank you so much Natural Beauty Sarah Coleman for sharing your weight loss journey with us! Natural Beauties, if you have a story to share with the group please feel free to email me at tierra@tierranicole.com.

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