Captured Curls: Aquia

I came across this beauty and her amazing head of hair, randomly on InstaGram! Immediately I wanted to feature her so she could share her story and some hairspiration with us all. Want to learn more about Aquia and her beautiful mane? Keep reading... 


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Alex







 Please, introduce yourself!




My name is Aquia Francisco, I'm from San Antonio by way of Dallas, TX. I'm a PR girl by day and a socialite by night, a foodie and a recovering retail addict. I've been completely natural for a little over two years and doing so was probably one of the best decisions I've made to date. 


 What is your current hair care regimen?


I'm honestly a horrible natural (please don't stone me). I don't really have a "regimen." I used to do PR for a major haircare brand and I faithfully read blogs so I know that one should have a regimen but doing my hair is usually an all day affair that I have to mentally prepare myself for. Every two weeks or so I wash with my handsdown favorite sulfate-free shampoo (Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Moisture & Shine Shampoo) and follow with a deep conditioning treatment (when I have time). I usually do three-strand twist-outs and sometimes wear them for a week or so under a turban or baret before taking them down. I trim my own ends (usually while twisted) every two-three months and in the last year, I straightened my hair maybe twice. My hair also loves coconut oil, so I use it as a prepoo and concentrate on my ends. 







What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?


I've never gotten into the "hair typing" fiasco. I never really cared. I don't believe my hair can be stuck into one category nor do I think it's like anyone else's... Similar, maybe, but not enough to call myself a "type a" or whatever. What does that even mean? Lol however, for my hair texture, I use a lot of cream-based products. They hold my hair best -- particularly with twist outs. My two staples are Creme of Nature Lemongrass Leave-in and Cantu Shea butter Moisturizing & Repairing Cream. I don't really do wash-and-go's because my texture varies so much across my head that they never really turn out cute...for lack of better words. 





What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?


Luckily, the people closest to me were very supportive and that's all that really mattered. One of my best friends and I did it around the same time so we leaned on each other for support. Of course you run into ignorant people who make ignorant comments, but at the end of the day, I'm no better than them if I believe their comments to be true. I think going natural allows you to find a comfort and a confidence within yourself that you may not have ever known you had until you make that decision. The same people who threw slugs when my hair was two inches long are probably the same folks trying to put their hands all in it now that it's longer than their mom's. 


 Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?


I transitioned for about nine months and then randomly decided to get my hair cut in a bob in September of 2009. When I washed it however, the back was so short that all of my permed ends were gone and I couldn't straighten it. Go figure. That same weekend I went and had the rest cut off. There were tears, but as cliche as it sounds, it was a very liberating experience.  


 What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?


I love the versatility. I love standing out in a crowd. I love the handful of compliments I receive daily. I love motivating other women to find the confidence to make the decision to be relaxer-free. I love that even on a bad hairday, I never regret making the decision to go on this journey. I've NEVER regretted it. Ever.  


 Where can we find you on the web?


I've been telling myself I would update my blog but that's still in the works. So in the meantime, you can follow me on twitter @missaquia. 

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Captured Curls: Kris

Please, introduce yourself!
Hello!  My name is Kristin Brooks, a 23 year-old musician and blogger from Pennsylvania.  I have a lifestyle blog known as “The Kris Bliss” where I blog about adventures in my life, my natural hair, and of course showcasing my sense of fashion!
What is your current hair care regimen?
I currently shampoo and condition my hair every 10-18 days.  I know that’s a broad range, but it truly depends on what style I’m wearing and how much product I’m using to maintain that hairstyle.  The more product build-up, the more often I’m going to wash & condition my hair, and vice versa.  In between washes, I keep my strands moisturized with a leave-in conditioner, and use oil on my scalp on a weekly basis as well.






What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I’m not heavy into typing my hair honestly, but if I had to… I’d say I have type four hair.  It’s really thick, and tightly coiled, but it is very soft.  I get the thickness from my mom’s side, and the softness from my Dad’s side of the family.
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
My best friends were totally down for it, my dad didn’t really know what that meant at the time, and my Mom, woo chile, she was NOT a fan.  Neither was her mother, my grandma.  I told my mom I was going natural and she fussed, “Well, it’s not like you’re going to be able to just wear it out.  You’re going to have to constantly be styling it… It’s not going to be curly or manageable…” etc. etc….  I OBVIOUSLY paid her no mind, and went for it anyway.  I only grew my hair for a couple of months before chopping it all off, and it was GORGEOUS.  Curls poppin’ all over the place, and was even softer than when it was relaxed (which I didn’t think could even be possible)!  Three months later my Mom decided she wanted to go natural LOL (and her hair length is currently inches past her bra strap when stretched)!
My grandmother never became a fan, but she loved me either way, God rest her soul, but she loved it when it was straight!  I made sure the to wear it nice and straight at her funeral J
Since going natural, I’ve gotten one of my best friends to go natural, and whilst in college, encouraged many, many sistahs to go natural, as well as a few women in my family.



Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
I did the big chop.  I went natural before it was popular, or before the “movement” started, and I didn’t have any of the information that is readily available today.  I was in 10^th grade, back in ’03-’04, and one day decided that I didn’t want relaxers anymore.  I grew my hair out for a couple months, until it was about 2 inches or so, and chopped it all off!



What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
I love everything about my hair.  I love the thickness, my tight curl definition… I love how soft it is, and that it’s so versatile!  I switch up my hairstyles very often too.  In one week I will have worn a good 3-4 different doo’s.  That’s what so fun about having natural hair.  There are so many options!  I love trying new smelly good products, and learning about what ingredients aid to my hair, to keep it healthy and growing to the sun!  I love just lying down and using my big puffy hair as a pillow.  I love rocking my big fro with confidence, and I even love (although I complain greatly) about how hard it can be to detangle sometimes (product is key!!)… At the end of the day, it’s just about being comfortable in your own skin, loving yourself, and accepting all that you are, which includes your crown!
Where can we find you on the web?
You can visit my blog at http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com
Tumblr: http://krisbliss.tumblr.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thekrisbliss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thekrisbliss
YouTube: http://youtube.com/kmbrooksberklee
Chictopia: http://chictopia.com/krisbliss


Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
 Ladies who are debating going natural, or ladies who don’t think they can maintain their natural hair:  Don’t give up!  Just like any change, or new chapter in your life, it takes time to adjust.  Know that you’re not the only one!  There are so many forums, online support and consultations, how to & style videos, and blogs, (including this beautiful blog where I’m being featured)!  Don’t be afraid to reach out!

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Captured Curls: Alice of Alice in Nappyland

Happy New Year beautiful people! I am pleased to introduce this year's FIRST Captured Curls feature. Meet Alice, a fellow natural hair blogger with a great head of hair, enjoy her curly girl story below.





Please, introduce yourself!
Hi! I’m Alice and I run the natural hair care/beauty blog Alice in Nappyland. I’m also a student getting a degree in computer science and studio art.
What is your current hair care regimen?
I co-wash with Aussie Moist or lightly shampoo my hair with Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo, which is probably one of the gentlest shampoos I’ve ever used, once a week.  Every other week I use a “real” shampoo to get ALL the build up, I’m currently testing one by Herbal Essence but I’m not ready to say if I like it or not. On the weeks I use “real” shampoo I deep condition with Shea Moisture’s Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Masque. After all of that, I set my hair with flat twist or twists Shea Butter, Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Cream and IC Fantasia’s clear gel. After about 2-3 days, the flat twists/twists come out and I rock a loose style for the rest of the week.
 





What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I’d say a combination of 3c, 4a and 4b. My hair is fine but I have a lot of it. So I like to wear loose styles because most protective styles look a little sparse. I love to dye my hair (henna red, black, brown, pink, red…) so even though I’m color free now, protein treatments are my best friend in terms of keeping my strands happy.
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
I got a lot of positive reactions! I went natural my first year of college when I was away from a lot potential negativity (family, close friends, etc.). But when I sent them pictures they all LOVED my TWA with the exception of one aunt. But since I don’t see her too often it wasn’t a huge issue.



Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
I Big Chopped after about 3 months of transitioning. I couldn’t deal with the different textures!
What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
I’m a style chameleon and I love changing my hair to reflect how I’m feeling on a particular day. I’ve never had this kind of versatility with texturized or straight hair!



Where can we find you on the web?
I blog at aliceinnappyland.blogspot.com, tweet at Alice_Nappland and tumble at aliceinnappyland.tumblr.com. I hope to see you at one of them ^_^
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
Thank you so much for having me Alex!

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Captured Curls: Danyelle

I have been trying to get the gorgeous woman and her BEAUTIFUL curls on my blog for weeks now; I FINALLY caught up with her and I am super excited to share this feature with you all! Everyone, meet Danyelle, a super stylish natural with the BEST brows on the planet hands down. I really enjoyed reading about Ms. Danyelle's natural hair journey and I think you will too. Click the jump for more!









Please, introduce yourself!
Hi I’m Danyelle, a 25 year old Floridian. I’ve been natural all of my life and I’m loving it!
What is your current hair care regimen?
I don't always stick to a set schedule but usually I shampoo every 7-10 days with Shea Moisture Black Soap shampoo or Herbal Essence Hydraliscious Shampoo, then condition with Peter Coppola Almond Latte Protein conditioner (for my color & fine hair), and deep condition with whatever DC I have on hand (currently it’s Shea Moisture Anti Breakage Masque). Sometimes I’ll pre-poo with Castor/Grapeseed oil and Shea Moisture Purification Masque. Also, I conditioner wash every 2-3 days with either Andalou Naturals Moisture Rich Conditioner or Mill Creek Jojoba Conditioner.
No matter the style, I use Curl Junkie Beauticurl/Kinky Curly Knot today (+jojoba & castor oils) as a leave-in. My go to style are flat twists, either on wet/dry hair and the styler product may vary, but lately it's been Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk or As I Am Double Butter cream. In addition to flat twists, I also do wet set buns with my leave-in and Eco Styler gel. Finally I seal my ends with a little shea butter.
Since I get my hair pressed almost every 2 months in the cooler season, I don’t do my curly hair routine. I just use a small amount of Aveda light elements smoothing fluid every 3-4 days if necessary, but for the most part I just leave it alone and my scalp will produce it’s own oils to add shine to my hair.





What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
I have about three different textures, so I’m a mixture of 3c on the sides, 3b on the top, and 4a in the back of my head. Styles like flat twist outs and wet set pony’s work best for my hair type. Wash & go’s, twist-outs, and especially Bantu-knot outs are not my friend!
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
Actually, I’ve never had a relaxer so my family has always known me to have this hair. As a kid I wore cornrows the majority of the time and got my hair pressed on special occasions/holidays, then in undergrad I wore my hair straight most of the time. I didn’t start wearing natural styles like braid-outs and twist-outs until about 3 years ago. So my family and close friends enjoy seeing my hair in whatever style I choose to wear it in, curly or straight.



Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
Even though I didn’t have a relaxer, I did transition out of my heat-damaged hair from my undergrad years. I had straight ends from the hard presses I would get and breakage, so about 3 years ago, I switched to a new hair dresser who encouraged me to let go of the pressing grease & hot comb, wear my natural texture by doing twist/braid outs, and opt for occasional blow-outs with light oils/serums. It took me about 1.5 years to get rid of the straight ends by doing gradual trims every 2 months.



What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
The texture, sweet clean smell from quality natural products, versatility, and my color are all reasons why I love my kinks, curls and coils.
Where can we find you on the web?
Twitter: @MsDanti
Tumblr: MsDanti.tumblr.com
YouTube: MsDanti1
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
Having natural hair can be frustrating and time consuming, but the fulfillment of it comes when you finally get that bomb style after numerous product and technique fails. Then you realize that you have, good hair…. I love The Good Hair blog!

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Captured Curls: Fatima of Flowers from Fatima

    


Please, introduce yourself.
My name is Fatima Spencer. I am 22 years old and reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.  I am a recent graduate and have earned my BA in Spanish, with a focus in Advertising. Aside from Flowers From Fatima, I spend much of my time with my family. Aside from my craft, I enjoy making music (YES, instrumentals!)


 What was your inspiration behind starting Flowers from Fatima?
I was inspired to start Flowers From Fatima from my involvement in gardening as a young girl. Growing up, my father decided to pursue a family run program for the improvement of our neighborhood. Alone, my family and I transformed the neighborhood into a paradise. It was then, 12 years ago, that I found an attraction for natural beauty and have grown to connect with our Mother Nature in all ways possible. The seed of Flowers From Fatima was planted then.








 Since you are a natural girl too, would you mind sharing your hair regimen?
My regime changes from time to time. Right now, I pre-condition my hair with natural vitamin E. It works wonders for thickness, bounce, and SHINE! Then I wash with a natural shampoo, which varies way too often to mention! But depending on how I feel, I may deep condition with the well-known avocado mixture.







 How long have you been natural, did you big chop or transition?
It has been 3 years and counting since I've transitioned.


  Do you wear your own hair accessories? If so, what is your favorite piece from your beautiful collection?
You know it! I love wearing flowers in my hair and I enjoy designing pieces just for myself to wear. Right now, MY personal favorite from the collection is the GoldenSunflower Hair, which has been our best-seller as well! 


  What advice would you give other women of color who want to embark on the entrepreneurship journey?
Think good thoughts and the rest shall follow! It all starts with the mind.


   What makes you love your kinks and curls?
What’s NOT to love about our beautiful, unique, NATURAL hair? The “Spiral, or curl, is the symbol for life and “spir”ituality.







Is there anything extra, like words of wisdom that you’d like to share with other naturals?
At times, managing your natural hair can be difficult, tiresome, and discouraging. We put up resistance against our hair and it resists us. However, it is important to realize that as with anything else, our hair must be treated with love and care. Then, those hair wars will come to peace.


Where can we find you on the web?
Twitter: FlowersFFatima


10. How can we get our hands on your hair accessories?  
http://www.FlowersFromFatima.com

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Captured Curls: Dominique

Please, introduce yourself!
Hey sistahs, my name is Dominique. From 9 to 5 I am a Court Liaison for a Residential facility and from 5 to (whenever I catch some Z’s) I write for my online publication, najamagazine.com I have been a natural for a little over eight years. Like many naturals, I was tired of the limp look and lack of versatility that I had with permed hair. There was no big chop during my experience I simply transitioned with braids, pony tails and sew-in weaves.
What is your current hair care regimen?
I actually don’t have a consistent regimen. It changes with the seasons or whatever my hair tells me to do. In the Winter I use more Shea butter products because my hair is very porous. I deep condition at least once a week or bi-weekly and my hair is usually in some protective style. In the summer my hair is never out unless I’m giving it a break in between braids and in that instance I love twist outs. It is pointless to straighten my hair. I don’t use Shea in the summer because it’s too heavy; I stick with olive oil instead. I do tend to wash my hair more often in the summer because I swim a lot and I sweat a lot. I use any brand shampoo as well as apple cider vinegar rinses. I’m not big on brands but I love Yes to Carrots and Yes to Cucumbers conditioners. They are super creamy! I just started using multi vitamins because I became vegetarian and I noticed my hair was shedding more often probably because it was adjusting to the new diet.








What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
Sheesh, I’ve never been good at typing my hair. I guess whatever two notches us from the most coarse type is. It’s funny actually because my hair was very coarse and hard to manage and detangle as a child. About a third year into not eating beef the texture began to change. The curl pattern was loose and my hair was actually less brittle. I wash my hair in sections in the shower instead of standing over the sink. (I need that all over feeling!) I coat my ends with olive oil since shampoos tend to strip my hair and I concentrate more on my scalp. Once I’m done one section I move on the next…on, on to the next one! Minimal to no manipulation, low to no heat, plenty of olive oil and a good attitude usually keeps my hair intact.
What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
I did not get much of a reaction when I went natural. I get more of a reaction when people see my hair out and find out that it’s actually mine! My mother loves my hair, my family always comments on how much I have and how thick it is. I dated a white guy for a while and he loved it! I get mostly positive feedback from everyone and if there is someone out there that doesn’t like my hair I sure don’t know about it lol.
Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
I transitioned for about two years and simply clipped an inch when it grew an inch. It was frustrating at first because it looked like my hair didn’t grow but I know I had to be patient and get rid of my wretched ends if I wanted my hair to look like something.



What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?
There is something about going natural that prompts a lifestyle change and improves self-esteem. I love the versatility that I am allowed, I love that my hair can actually communicate with me telling me what it likes and what it doesn’t like. I enjoy that connection.


Where can we find you on the web?
Hmm let’s see, first there is Twitter @mslondon247 then there is najamagazine.com as well as Facebook at dlondon.
Anything EXTRA you want us to know?


If you are a new natural or someone who is not natural but you are strongly considering, you are doing more than changing what’s on your head you will begin to change what is in your heart as it relates to your entire lifestyle…GOOD LUCK DIVAS! xoxo

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Captured Curls: Lesley of Ododo Originals

Please, introduce yourself.
Hello, my name is Lesley and I’m an accessories designer. I’m originally from Nigeria, but now make my home in Minnesota.


What was your inspiration behind starting Ododo Originals?
I’ve always loved accessorizing and the romance of putting flowers in the hair. But when I started looking a few years ago, there weren’t any flowers that had quite the look I was going for. I started Ododo Originals because I saw a hole in the market for high quality, curl-friendly hair accessories. I played around with silk flowers for a short while before I finally settled on beads as my medium. All of my accessories are made by me by hand.










Since you are a natural girl too, would you mind sharing your hair regimen?
My old hair regimen (I’m currently locing) was a little all over the place depending on what styles I had. I washed 2-3 times a week when I wore my hair in twists, almost every day when my hair was in braids (sans extensions) or wash n’ gos, and only once a week if I was wearing a stretched style which was usually a blowout/braidout combo. My favorite product for wash n’ gos was Kinky Curly Curling Custard, and for the braid outs I really liked the big, fluffy look I’d get with Oyin Hair Dew.


How long have you been natural, did you big chop or transition?
I have been natural since 2002. I chopped with about one and a half months new growth and at the time had no Idea that transitioning was even an option. I can be impatient though, so I don’t think I could have transitioned for very long. I chopped again 2005 just to try something new.







Do you wear your own hair accessories? If so, what is your favorite piece from your beautiful collection?
I do! I try to be my best advertiser and I like to show off my work. As for which one is my favorite, I don’t know where to start! I love metallic shades, so I used to wear this all the time with “out” styles but now that I’m locing and my hair is natural all the time, I make up the same combo with three minis.







You mentioned to me that you are embarking on a loc journey, what inspired that?
After my hair got to a certain length (MBL) I sort of had a “now what?” moment. I have a lot of shrinkage, so to keep my hair manageable, I kept it stretched almost all the time. I’m also a serious runner and was in the process of training for a marathon. I had to figure out something convenient to do. I gave myself the option of doing extentionless mini-braids (as I’ve done in the past), or locs, which were new to me, but a style I’d admired on others. I was concerned about the permanence of locs, so I told myself that if I didn’t like it in 6 months, I could take it down. It’s been just two months and I love them. I feel like I’m in for the long haul though I’m honest enough to admit that I sometimes miss the length of my “out” hair (shrinkage is a mutha).







What makes you love your kinks and curls?
I like being myself and feeling that, in terms of my hair, I have nothing to hide. It’s just a part of me being all of me.







Is there anything extra, like words of wisdom that you’d like to share with other naturals?
I get a lot of questions about growing hair long. I know it gets tiring to hear, but less really is more. You don’t necessarily have to invest time in elaborate protective styles, but try for styles that involve minimal combing/manipulation and keep your ends up as much as possible.







Where can we find you on the web?
I tweet @OdodoOriginals and I’m  also on facebook, here is the link. 


How can we get our hands on your hair accessories?
I have a website http://www.ododooriginals.com that links to my store and to my show locations if you’d like to see the flowers in real time.

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Captured Curls: Shari of Bon Bon Vie

As the months go on I encounter more and more amazing black women with hair that'll make you want to scream! Recently I have had the opportunity of becoming friendly with Shari, the beautiful owner of Bon Bon Vie. Her hair is amazing so of course I had to ask her to come on over to the blog and share her story! I think you all will enjoy it. Please be warned that her hair definitely falls under the "Hair Porn" category. Click the jump to read more about Shari and luscious curls!





Please, introduce yourself!
      Hey everybody! My name is Shari Neal, I am a 27 year old Belizean-American entrepreneur. I run an online tee shop named Bon Bon Vie and do occasional freelance graphic design projects. And I just moved to Connecticut from my beloved Chicago.






What is your current hair care regimen? 
      My hair care regimen is sooo low budget, but in a good way ;) I am a reformed product junkie (not that there’s anything wrong with that), for my daily routine, simpler is better.
      I’m in between shampoos at the moment, so I’m looking to try a new one. In the past I have used Oyin’s Honey Wash and Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing shampoo. And for my dry scalp moments, I use the JASON line of products. Now that that’s out of the way, I use good ol’ Suave Strawberry conditioner. Why? It’s cheap, it doesn’t have protein (my hair despises protein), I use way too much conditioner to go w/ pricier brands (unless I’m deep conditioning), and it smells delicious!
      I try not to manipulate my hair a lot, so I transition between buns, twists & twist outs. If I’m on top of it, I can get each style to last a few days. On occasion I wear my hair straight, usually when I need a trim. When I want giant, voluminous hair I do large twists (about 8-12) with little to no product (just some conditioner left in). For more defined twists, I use Oyin’s Burnt Sugar Pomade or Whipped Pudding. I use the same products for buns, ponytails & up-do’s. And that’s about it!



 What is your hair type and what works best for your texture?
       I’m still not exactly sure what hair type I have...for real! I don’t know anyone with my texture. I found out a few years back that my mom’s side of the family descends from Mayan Indians, so that may have something to do with it. My hair is more wavy than curly, which I used to hate because I always wanted spirally, springy curls! But I’ve since learned to embrace it. My hair is also coarse and porous so it REALLY absorbs water and takes forever to dry. Because of the coarseness, I generally avoid protein as it can make my hair brittle. My hair also has a tendency to get flat if too many products in it, so I try to use the least amount I can get away with.



What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
        The reaction was generally positive. Even when I had a relaxer, I would still transition between straight/wavy hair. My mom was a bit concerned at first, but she was a believer when she saw the results :)
Did you BC or transition, if so when or for how long?
 I transitioned the entire time. I never quite grew the cajones to cut all of my hair off. I actually had several stylists tell me they wouldn’t cut my hair because it was so long and they weren’t sure about me having short hair. I cut about 2-4 inches off every few months or so. But I will say this, transitioning was pure frustration! Especially when it was half relaxed/half natural. Your hair is really fragile where the relaxer ends, so you have to be careful. I lived in protective styles for quite a while. My transition lasted about a year - 18 months.



What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils? 
I love my hair because it is so versatile! I can do just about anything with it.
 Where can we find you on the web? 
You can find my tees online atwww.wearbonbonvie.com or www.drjays.com (and in real life you can find them at The Silver Room in Chicago, Exit The Apple (Shout out to Oyin!) in Baltimore and Littlepoco in Brooklyn, and more stores coming soon).
My other online lives can be found at:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bonbonvie
Twitter: @sharibonbonvie 
Instagram: @sharibonbonvie
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8.      Anything EXTRA you want us to know?
 Ladies, no matter what your hair texture, you are beautiful. P.S. Alex, you rock!

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