Naturally Scandalous: Locs Edition

Thursday, October 31, 2013

I'm back! Locs Update and My New Blog!

Hey everyone!

I haven't used this blog in over 3 years, but I thought I should come on over and update you! If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen my loc progress. I've been loc'd for 4 years now! This is a style I created a few weeks ago at a blog conference.

Also, I have a lifestyle blog called Peace, Love: Erin Joy right here on Blogger. It's a lifestyle blog that covers family, food, decor and the journey to my wedding in March. I post there every couple days, so I hope you'll follow me there! I'm still blogging about makeup on my beauty blog, Scandalous Beauty, and I've got new videos coming to my YouTube channel soon!

Monday, January 4, 2010

BronzeGoddess01's Loc Journey

This video inspired me so much that I had to post back on my old stomping ground, Naturally Scandalous!!! Shawn is one of the people that really got me excited about growing my locs. Every picture gets better and better!!! She's got a BUNCH of loc tutorials that you can try on youtube, check out her page at here!!

UPDATE:

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Goodbye...Again...Kind Of....

Okay, for real this time! I've decided to go ahead and merge two out of the three of my blogs. All of my natural hair posts have been moved on over to Scandalous Beauty. There you'll find hair and makeup all in one easy to locate blog. Please excuse my indecisiveness. I excel at that.

May I just say, for the record, that I miss my fro like crazy. I've wanted to lather it in Honey Hemp conditioner, create funky twist outs, and see just how big and crazy it could have been! But, my hair is confined to the locs that are emerging at the moment. And ya know what? I don't regret locking my hair at all. If I hate them, I'll comb them out. I hope that you will continue to follow me over at Scandalous Beauty. Remember, you can watch my natural hair videos (which I have a slew of them to work on!) at youtube.com/NaturallyScandalous and my hair albums at Fotki.com/Scandalous10010 and Fotki.com/Scandalouslocs.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

My Newest Blog!

Hey everyone!

I clearly leave for my trip to NYC in 4 hours. I haven't packed a single item, but I'm on here blogging! Just wanted to let you all know about my new blog, An Urban Scandal. I discuss the things that inspire me, as well as some of my vices, neo-soul music, Starbucks, fashion. It's a sprinkling of everything!

My biggest decision at the moment is deciding if I will keep the blog seperate or combine it with Scandalous Beauty. As I said on Twitter, I don't want to be one of the "talkaboutalittlebitofeverything" blogs. SB didn't start out that way, and I don't want to alter it to be that way! So, feel free to check me out. I'll be mobile blogging from NYC, stay tuned!

An Urban Scandal
http://www.urbanscandal.com

Monday, May 11, 2009

The Oyin Handmade Contest Results!

Jamyla, Owner of Oyin Handmade

This is a Twitpic from my boss, Jamyla. She's one of those women that has a ton of hair, but wears it back all of the time. This is completely expected in her line of work. So, I have to say that I was FLOORED when I saw that she posted this pic of herself in the Oyin Store. Look at all of that hair!!!

Many people don't know that Jamyla had locs, and combed them out. She then just let her hair do its own thing. She is a DIY girl, she relies on no one for her hair. This is pretty evident since you already know that she is head mixtress and owner of Oyin! I'm trying to think of a way for her to reveal her regimen for her hair. An interview, maybe?

I always tell her that her hair is crazy gorgeous! She's a very humble and modest lady (with an infectious laugh, mind you) so she giggles away and keeps it moving. This is just a quick reminder that patience and nourishment can pay off!

Don't forget to check out the Oyin Handmade Blog for updates, new product announcements and banter from the super couple (her other half, Pierre also owns Oyin and is a crazy good film maker and artist. Check out some of his productions at www.youtube.com/exittheapple)! Their newest podcast will include the winners of the Oyin/NaturallyScandalous contest!!! Thanks so much for all of you who entered!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Video: Wait! Before You Relax Your Natural Hair, WATCH THIS!

(X-posted at Long Hair Care Forum)

I don't know if you all remember, but about a year ago I had a meltdown over the frustration of my natural hair. (I wrote about it here on LHCF on a thread called Naturals...Why Is My Hair Not Growing? I also did a video about it on Youtube. I was SO mad!) It was such a hard time in my life. It was dry, brittle and not growing (or so I thought). I ran on over here and did a post asking why my hair wasn't growing and all that jazz. Now, I am loc'ing, but my hair is healthier and happier than ever, and I'm still natural. I created a video for those that are frustrated, confused, scared, or feel ashamed, not confident, not supported and alone. Hopefully this helps someone. I'm working on a series of videos to help naturals and transitioners on my Natural Hair YT channel, Naturally Scandalous.

Here's the video that I wish I had when I was on the verge of relaxing my hair.

Monday, April 27, 2009

bglh: An Inside Look At The Struggle to Stay Natural

Black Girl with Long Hair did an AMAZING feature on me and my struggle to stay natural. The video that I created last year. Part one of the story talks about the video that I created during my lowest emotional point with my hair. OMG, that was the worst. I still can't explain how horrible it felt. Part two is an interview from the current point in my life, and how proud I am to be a natural girl!

Ooh, I got my hair re-twisted for the second time this week! My locs are coming along very nicely and I am SO excited about this journey! It's been the greatest! You can check out my newest updates with my loctician Amira here at my Fotki album.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

FREE Oyin Handmade!

Check out the video to find out how! Good luck!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Oyin and I

I'm not even going to lie, Oyin Handmade and I have a love affair. It's no secret. This is the first time in my life that I have EVER loved a brand so much that I am going to use only their products. And this is the second time that I have loved a brand so much that I have decided to work for them! If you follow me on Twitter, you already know this! ;-D

The store and facility are both located on Charles St. in Baltimore, MD. Every day at work is a great experience! My co-workers are on a whole different level of cool, I swear I had no idea that people this amazing even existed! Like the brand names says, everything is handmade! We are always mixing, packing, bottling, slicing, wrapping, stirring and anything else you can think of. And since I've started to be involved with other products there, my shopping list is pretty darn long.

So, in honor of my new job and favorite brand, I'll be doing a giveaway! I'm going to have it over on my natural hair YT channel, NaturallyScandalous. Trust me, you won't want to miss it!!!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Spiritural Connection Between Women and Their Hair

I LOVED this article, check this out...The Spiritual Connection Between Women and Their Hair. This dude always seems to surprise me when I read his blogs, but in a good way. Check out Sankofa at www.black-genius.com.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Video: Men We Attract as Natural Hair Wearers

I created this video last night, and WOW is it causing a controversy! I really created this video to voice my opinion about the change in men that I met. It's funny, because people on my YT channel are feeling me and understand where I am coming from, maybe because 98% of them are natural. But apparently, on Black Hair Media, people are disagreeing with me to the utmost extent! Can't please 'em all, I guess...

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=185940&PN=1

Yes, You Can Comb Out Locs

One of my favorite YouTube Ladies, Fauryn78 combed out her LOCS!!! Wowzer! They were an inspiration to many, including myself! Check out her video.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Budding Baby!

After just a few short days as a loc'er, I am budding!!! This is the point in the journey when the hair begins to swell, fuzz and feel like a real loc! I had no idea I would see them this fast. Although I have had my 2 strand twists in since March 1st, I've got buds popping up everywhere as of April 9th!

It's such a liberating feeling, really! I was a happy natural, but loc'ing is on a whole different level! It's amazing to see how your hair can change and mold and do all kinds of things depending on the chemicals, or lack of chemicals. Seriously, I am floored. And elated.

I have updated my Fotki with a few more pictures of the various buds I've found. As I have said time and time again, I will continue to create videos on my YT channel. My latest video is for all of the struggling transitioners out there. Don't give up loves!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Oil Cocktail

Upon leaving my hair appointment, my loctitian told me to use a few key items on my new baby locs-oil for 'moisture' and sea breeze 'cleansing' and dry scalp. Man oh man, my scalp is THIRSTY! I had to reformulate my oil cocktail mixture, since it ran out some time ago. I forgot the essentials that I used when I was relaxed, but here is the version that I am using right now. (This was what I had lying around my bathroom).

Equal Parts (about 1/4 cup)
Amla (Ayurvedic Oil from Indian Amla Plant)
Vatika (Enriched Indian Coconut Oil)
Sweet Almond
EVOO
Grapseed

Back in the day, I used to SWEAR by Keracare Essential Oils for the Hair. Everytime I smell it I think of the hair salon and my perfect roller sets and up-do's! The ingrediants on the label include Sunflower Seed, Peanut, Castor, Coconut, Jojoba, Sesame, Aloe Vera, Almond and Olive oils. I have made a vow NOT to purchase any more hair products for the month of April. After I've used a good portion of my homemade cocktail, I'll add some of the other essentials that I just posted. Wish me luck!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

I'm OFFICIALLY Loc'ed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned, I'll be conducting a giveaway very, very soon...

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Loc Album

My name is Erin Indecisive. I am locing my hair. The twists are binding together, and I'm not going to fight it. While I am blogging here, I will document through images on Fotki. Feel free to check out my journey, thus far.

http://www.public.fotki.com/ScandalousLocs/

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Twist-Out Experiment

On day 15 of my 30 day twisting challenge, I decided to try something new. I took roughly 10-15 twists and twisted them again. Then, I put each of the twists into a knot around itself. Here are the results. I only left them in for 3-4 hours, because it was something that I was just fooling around with randomly during the afternoon.

Just took the twists out of the knots. The Medusa look is not what's up. Still need to do most of my makeup.

Untwisted the larger sections, and there is hair everywhere! I love the effect! Had I left it in longer, I'm sure it would have had way more bounce!

I threw it back in a band for a few minutes while playing around with styles. Later on, I pinned it up for a very cute look. I received compliments all day. Who says naturals can't be fly?!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Knots!

I can't believe that I micro twisted my hair and haven't updated on it! WTF?! Today I put them in knots. I took a group of 10-12 twists, then twisted them, then put them into knots. I'm hoping for some kind of effect, although I don't know what it will be. Hmmm....

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Texture.

I'm in the process of doing my micro twists! While parting my hair, here's what I found. Man, these babies are one of the reasons why I'm not ready to loc!