Dresser Top Make-Over

If you're anything like me...you probably leave the top of your dresser looking like a bomb exploded on it in the morning. I normally have make-up, jewelry and bobby-pins scattered all over the place only to come home that evening wondering, "what was I doing this morning?" Well I've come up with a solution that seems to be working out quite nicely. I went over to one of my favorite places, The Container Store , and searched to see what they might have to help. I finally decided on the above wooden bathroom accessories to house my make-up and jewelry. Now when I'm doing my make-up in the morning (not lucky enough to have a lovely vanity bathroom yet) I grab my make-up brushes from their "toothbrush holder" and drop them right back in when I'm done. I grab my bronzer and blush from the wide box and place them back nicely. It's helped my morning routine run a little smoother....now if I could just get out of the bed without snoozing 3 times, I'll be in great shape!

I finally did it...cut my hair!

I've been growing my hair out since the winter of 2002 and I've had ups and downs with my do. Anyone that's around me on a daily basis recently can tell you that I've been wanting to do something different with my hair. The quote that would come to mind is, "I want to chop it all off!" Well I finally decided to just do it! 2010 is all about taking action for me. I'm happy with my decision. What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments :)

Good vs. Bad….hair?!

Yep, I’m talking about it! So is everyone else apparently since the release of Chris Rock’s new movie Good Hair (open nationwide Friday 10/23/09). I heard about the movie a little while ago but was recently reminded of it by my husband. My husband, who is white, asked me if I knew about this “good hair vs. bad hair” thing. He read an article about the movie in one of his magazines which really demonstrates how popular the topic has become. I read an article in USA Today reviewing the movie and there are a lot of mixed feelings toward it. Some people feel that Chris Rock put black women’s “business” out in the streets. I think it’s great that people are talking about this issue. Anyone that is upset with the way Chris Rock is portraying black women and their hair habits should really pay attention to the reason behind the film. The motivation behind the film came from his daughter asking him why she didn’t have “good hair”!!! When I heard that, my heart ached. Why should this young black child feel like her natural appearance isn’t “good” enough?!

In my opinion, being knowledgeable about our differences is what can help us understand each other better. I will never forget the first conversation I had with my husband about “weave” and the different textures of black women’s hair. He was absolutely blown away but appreciated everything that I told him. I have a diverse group of friends and I’m eager to explain why my hair is different than theirs every time they reluctantly ask, “how do you get your hair to look like that”. I’m never offended but actually excited to share my hair journey with them J I don’t know why people are so scared to talk about it.

I decided to “go natural” my junior year of college. I actually made the decision after realizing how much money and time I was spending on my hair. I would drive from Philadelphia all the way to Maryland once or twice a month to get a relaxer (when you find a good hair dresser, you have to stick with them!). I figured if I go natural, I can just take care of my hair myself. That was 7 years ago and I couldn’t be happier with my hair. I went through some moments when I didn’t know what to do with what was on top of my head but I learned to deal with it. It’s my hair, it’s a part of me and I love it. A lot of other people like it too. I joke with my friends and call it the “crowd favorite” whenever I wear my hair picked out in an afro.

What I take away from the issue of “good hair vs. bad hair” is that it’s your hair and there is nothing good or bad about it! If you relax it, buy it, or pick it as long as you are happy with it then own it and love it!!! Don’t ever be ashamed of your hair, no matter how you wear it. It’s a part of you!