An Opportunity to be Featured on BlackHairMedia.com

Good Morning Ladies!

I am a member of Fierce Natural Hair on Meetup.com and this information was posted regarding the oldest black hair care media site:


"This message was sent to me on behalf of BlackHairMedia.com:



Greetings Rhonda,

On behalf of BlackHairMedia.com, I’m pleased to share an exciting opportunity to share with members of Fierce Natural Hair Meetup Group --

As the oldest black hair care site on the net, BlackHairMedia.com is preparing to launch a whole new website in early 2013, offering readers the next level of style. This fresh new site will feature tons of hair galleries for mega style inspiration, active forums for tons of insider tips and new pages that spotlight beautiful black women and their hair, front and center!

We’re providing members of Fierce Natural Hair Meetup Group the chance to star on the new BlackHairMedia.com by sending us their beauty pics, hair care stories, hair care questions, beauty events and professional inspiration stories. Selected submissions will also qualify for fabulous prizes from BlackHairMedia sponsors and advertisers!

If possible, I would appreciate your sharing this opportunity with members of your group or allowing me the opportunity to post it on your message board. Please advise on your preference.

Specific opportunities to spotlight Fierce Natural Hair Meetup Group members on the new BlackHairMedia.com site include the following:

BHM HAIR INSPIRATIONS: Do people constantly compliment you on your gorgeous hair? Well, BlackHairMedia.com wants to showcase your fierce hair and unique style as inspiration for our readers. To get started, complete the form at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight by[/url] including your hair photos, your favorite styling tips, your city and state, your name and phone number.

BHM BOSS LADIES: Are you a corporate or entrepreneurial beauty, representing in the workplace with style and grace? Let BlackHairMedia.com showcase your style and business success story. To submit your business success story or to nominate a Boss Lady Spotlight be sure to complete the form at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight, including your style photos or headshot along with your city, occupation and/or name of business and business URL (if applicable), name and phone number PLUS two tips for how you maintain your beauty on a daily basis.


BHM BLOGGER SPOTLIGHTS: Do you have one of the hottest hair and beauty blogs on the net? Let BlackHairMedia.com spotlight you and drive more traffic to your blog site! To get started, complete the form at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight, including 3 of your best blog posts, your blog name, blog URL, your name and phone number.


BHM HAIR QUESTIONS: Have a hair question for a beauty expert? Complete the form at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight, including your hair care questions, issues and challenges along with your name, city and state, and phone number.


BHM HAIR & BEAUTY EVENT LISTINGS: Got a hair or beauty event coming up? Submit announcements and digital flyers for hair shows, meetups, product launches, etc. Complete the form at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight, including[/url] the required details to spotlight your event on BlackHairMedia.com.


To be spotlighted on BlackHairMedia.com, Fierce Natural Hair Meetup Group members MUST complete the submission form accessible at www.BlackHairMedia.com/SpotLight. The submission deadline is January 31st."

Urban Twist by the Damn Salon

I got my urban twist installed on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles by Mushiya. The hair used is a high quality synthetic hair. It is very light. However, the ends do feel a little dry and have a tendency to get tangled.

I love the versatility of the urban twists and get compliments on my hair all the time.

The price can range anywhere from $300-$600 depending on the length and density of your hair and the look you are going for. Mine were on the higher end because my hair is BSL.

I will admit that I am afraid of the take down as I have 4c natural hair tangles easily and I am afraid that my hair may have locked up with the extensions. I will keep you posted on the twist removal.

Below is a photo of my urban twists taken on November 24th and on New Years Eve .

I take care of my hair by washing with my Ayurvedic ACV mud shampoo and deep conditioning via steamer weekly. Then I use my pH balanced moisturizing leave in and seal with the Damn Salon Butter or Qhemet Biologics Aethiopika Butter. I use my moisturizing spray daily and seal with and oil or butter. I massage my scalp nightly with Super Potent Black Castor Oil.

Who am I?

I'm your gracious host Niafloda. I live in the Los Angeles area and I'm a happy nappy! I haven't had the luxury of running into a lot of naturals in Los Angeles and not any with my kinky, curly, shrinky, 4b/4c hair. 

I started my natural hair journey in college when I saw the beauty in my best friend's natural hair. I admired the texture, density, and halo that the afro represents. I did the big chop but I don't remember when. It may have been 2001 or 2002. I remained natural until 2005 when I wanted a more "curly", aka 3C look. I got a wave nouveau. What a mistake! I was cute for half a second until the second touch-up ruined my hair. I was devastated that I caved into the creamy/liquid hair crack. Before the wave nouveau I had about 10-12 inches of thick hair. It was great and then I messed it up with chemicals.

I spent a lot of time trying to get my hair to recover by hiding it in braids. I defaulted to micro braids because my hair was in such bad condition. I went to a braider that was gentle and patient. I did this for 2.5 years. 

To abridge this story, I got tired of the braids and with my boyfriend's encouragement I got rid of the braids for a few months and enjoyed the length I had acquired. About 12 inches all around. I was ecstatic.  My fro was huge!! Then late December 2009, I fell under the pressure of doing an updo with my hair for a work Christmas party and got scissor happy cutting 2-3 inches off my hair and some sections even shorter (the right side was almost 4-5 inches). I don't know what I was thinking??!!? I resorted back to braids to let my hair rest and to not stress over growth.

 Now I'm back to my free-fro and want to dedicate a blog that concentrates on 4b/4c hair only! 

My objectives:

1. Get 4b/4c kinkies to embrace and enjoy their hair

2. Educate on proper and healthy hair maintenance

3. Product reviews

4. Network with other 4b/4c kinkies on their best practices for everyone to share.

I want this to be a positive forum that gives 4b/4c kinkies their moment to show the beauty of our hair.