June 20th - Weekly Update

This update contains information about the following:

• Featured Members
• How to Videos
• Koils By Nature Review Videos
• Upcoming Events
• Ask Kenya Advice Column

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Featured Members

Ida Harris

Ida joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care in August of 2009. Ida Harris has been a natural hair stylist for 15 years. Her work has been featured in Essence, Natural Hair Styles, and Braids and Beauty magazines. She has also written several editorial pieces on natural hair care and culture. Her website, HOTPEEZNBUTTA, features blogs about natural hair care and happenings in the natural hair care community.

Alyssa & Nicole

Alyssa & Nicole joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care this month, June of 2010. They are the creators of L.Y.N.K.H. (Love Your Natural Kinky Hair). L.Y.N.K.H is a support group for naturally textured hair, those transitioning to natural hair or individuals that would like to share their hair journey. L.Y.N.K.H.'s goal is to provide information, natural hair care product recommendations, and homemade recipes along with LynkhUp events to discuss our natural hair care needs face-to-face. Your beautiful kinky hair requires a loving commitment from you to make it look, feel and be its healthy best. L.Y.N.K.H. is here because Alyssa and Nicole love their natural hair texture and want to help you embrace your natural hair journey as well.

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How to a Videos

Flat Twist Style Inspiration
This week we have posted a flat twist style how to video. This video was created Atlanta Natural Hair Care members Farrah and Kiki, creators MahoganyKnots.com. Check out more of their videos on the MahoganyKnots YouTube Channel.

Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge

In answer to your requests, we have extended the Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge through the end of July so that you all can fit it into your summer hair care routines. Do not be afraid to try this style with your protective hair styles like twists and braids.

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Product Review Videos

Koils By Nature

This week we have posted a Koils by Nature product review video from the CoilsKinksCurls Natural Hair Channel.

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Events

Beauty & Glory Product Launch & Networking Event (Natural/Organic Hair Care)

June 23, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm

Come to Beauty & Glory by Tarece's Product Launch Event. Beauty & Glory is launching a new organic & natural hair & skin care product line for men & women. Come to the exciting event to learn more about our products.

FREE ADMISSION: RSVP required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2wxe72fe593283e

June LynkhUp f/ The Nappy Hair Shop

To reinforce our need to love our natural kinky hair & provide quality products that are made to nurture our tresses, Pam of the The Nappy Hair Shop will present her story. This LynkhUp with allow you to get up and personal with another woman that has followed the same path that we've all ventured down until her breakthrough out of necessity.

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Ask Kenya

Atlanta Natural Hair Care is launching a new advice column, “Ask Kenya", featuring expert stylist and co-creator of the Natural Styling Guide DVD, Kenya Fauntleroy.

"Ask Kenya" will premier on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Kenya will answer questions about transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair. She will also answer questions about maintaining and styling natural hair.

Send your questions in now.

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For advertising information contact Elaine at atlanta_hair@yahoo.com or 404.277.5211.

June 13th - Weekly Update

This update contains information about the following:

• Featured Members
• How to Videos
• Hair Rules Review Videos
• Upcoming Events
• Ask Kenya Advice Column

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Featured Members

Farrah D. Riley and Kiki Stephens

Farrah and Kiki joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care in September of 2009. According to their website, MahoganyKnots they "have been friends and natural hair buddies for years and just decided to do our own blog and videos." You can find their blogs and videos on MahoganyKnots.com and their Youtube channel, MahoganyKnots NaturalHairCafe. For those of you that are new to the online natural hair community and a bit confused with all of the terms being thrown around on the natural hair blogs and videos, MahoganyKnots' Terms to Know page is very useful.

Yoruba Brown

Yoruba joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care this month, June of 2010. In describing herself Yoruba says "I am an Atlanta based freelance fashion writer/blogger. I specialize in reviews on new and innovative styles and fashion. I am making the personal journey from relaxed to natural hair, and would love to make new friends and connections as well as write about those experiences along the way." Check out some of Yoruba's work on K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple and Stylish).

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How to a Videos

Bautu How-to
This week we have posted a bantu how to video. This video was created by Franchesca, Those of you with locs will be able to relate to the colab video she did with other Youtubers who sport locs

Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge

In answer to your requests, we have extended the Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge through the end of July so that you all can fit it into your summer hair care routines. Do not be afraid to try this style with your protective hair styles like twists and braids.

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Product Review Videos

Hair Rules

This week we posted three Hair Rules videos, a how-to video and two product review videos. Hair Rules has been getting mixed reviews from the Youtube natural hair community. What everyone can agree upon is that Hair Rules is not inexpensive.

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Events

Urbanbella Curl Talk and Tea with Shelley Davis

June 19, 2010 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Don't miss this Special Event with Shelley Davis, creator and owner of Kinky-Curly

Please call 404.255.5022 to RSVP. Seats are Limited.

Bronner Brother's International Hair Show

August 10, 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Center Bronner Brothers will have several workshops that feature natural hair care. CLICK HERE for more details about natural hair care work shops and the hair show.

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Ask Kenya

Atlanta Natural Hair Care is launching a new advice column, “Ask Kenya", featuring expert stylist and co-creator of the Natural Styling Guide DVD, Kenya Fauntleroy.

"Ask Kenya" will premier on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Kenya will answer questions about transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair. She will also answer questions about maintaining and styling natural hair.

Send your questions in now.

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For advertising information contact Elaine at atlanta_hair@yahoo.com or 404.277.5211.

June 6th - Weekly Update

This update contains information about the following:

• Ask Kenya
• Featured Members
• How to Videos
• MYHoneyChild Review Video
• Bronner Brother International Hair Show
• Tips for Finding What You Need on Atlanta Natural Hair Care
  

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Ask Kenya

Atlanta Natural Hair Care is launching a new advice column, “Ask Kenya", featuring expert stylist and co-creator of the Natural Styling Guide DVD, Kenya Flauntleroy. Kenya is a senior stylist for Too Groovy Salon. She with the help of her partner Allyson Brown, created of the Natural Styling Guide DVD, a DVD created “to help women around the world embrace natural hair and feel confident about their hair no matter the texture". Kenya exclusively styles natural hair and has also taught classes at the World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show as well as provided Natural styling demonstrations at local natural hair meet ups in the Atlanta area. Kenya holds a degree in Biology from Spelman and prior to becoming a stylist she worked as an application chemist, making her familiar with many of the ingredients used in today's hair care products.

"Ask Kenya" will premier on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Kenya will answer questions about transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair. She will also answer questions about maintaining and styling natural hair. Send your questions in now.

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Featured Members

Kenisha Forbes

Kenisha Forbes joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care in April of 2010. After discovering the wonders of the moisturizer Silk Shake by Blended Beauty Kenisha became a distributor. You can find her review of Silk Shake on the Products page. You can find out more about Silk Shake moisturizer on NaturallyMe.

The SistahChick

The SistahChick joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care in March of 2010. Check out her latest discussion, Summer, Summer, Summer Time, posted on our Children's Hair Care page. When describing herself he SistahChick says , "I am a 41 year old chick/wife/working mother of 4 AND a Natural Hair Junkie!! I have been wearing my hair natural for about 4 years." You can find natual hair care videos from the SistahChick on The SistahChick's Spot on YouTube. She also the creator of Our Natural Kids, an online network whose mission is to "To share ideas & resources while promoting healthy hair care and maintenance for children with kinky. curly, nappy or multi textured hair".

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How to a Videos

How to do a Blow-Out on Natural Hair: A NATURAL CHICA TUTORIAL

This week we have posted a blow-out how to video. This video was created by one of Atlanta Natural Hair Care's members, Mae (Natural Chica). For more videos from Mae visit her YouTube channel, Nikkimae2003.

Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge

In answer to your requests, we have extended the Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge through the end of July so that you all can fit it into your summer hair care routines. Do not be afraid to try this style with your protective hair styless like twist and braids.

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Product Review Videos

Nappy Days Are Here Again

This week we have posted a MYHoneyChild product review video. This video waas created by Tracie Mae, who recently moved from Atlanta to Brooklyn, New York. For more videos fron Tracie Mae visit her YouTube Channel, Call Me Tracie Mae.

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Events

Bronner Brother's International Hair Show will have several workshops that feature natural hair care. The workshops are being conducted by Ethena Sugri, Tara Miller, Taliah Waajid, Tajuana Hughes, Alicia Garmon, and Marcia Thompson. CLICK HERE for more details about the work shops and the hair show.

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Finding What You Need

Atlanta Natural Hair Care is your resource for natural hair care in Atlanta. Here are some tips for making it easier to find what you need on the site.

1. In the upper right had corner of the screen above the title of the page there is a search box. Just type in what you are searching for click on the magnifying glass icon and relevant reviews, videos, and discussions will be listed.
   
2. Join a Group is that is relevant to your needs. Members of groups are alerted via email when new discussions or comments are posted to the group page. Members of the Products group are updated weekly with information about discounts and new distributors of natural hair care products.
   
3. Use the advance search option on the Members page to find members that are stylists, salons, distributors, or that live near you. you can send members messages and friend requests.
   
4. If you can not find what you need. Email us at atlanta_hair@yahoo.com and we will do everything we can to help you. If we can not help you we will put you incontact with with some one who can.

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For advertising information contact Elaine at atlanta_hair@yahoo.com or 404.277.5211.

May 30th - Weekly Update

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This update contains information about the following:

Featured Members

Quick...Messy...Updo Challenge

Karen's Body Beautiful Review Video

Bronner Brother International Hair Show

Tips for Promoting on Atlanta Natural Hair Care

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Featured Members of the Week

Lexi Nicole

Lexi Nicole (Alexis Fielder) has been a member of Atlanta Natural Hair Care since November 2009. Lexi is the creator of the Facebook Group Gorgeous Atlanta Naturals. She is also well known for her Youtube channel, LexiWithTheCurls. In addition to Gorgeous Atlanta Naturals and LexiWithTheCurls, Lexi created the website Curls, Coils, & Kinks. In describing her site Lexi says, "I definitely have no intentions of making this site about me. I want this site to be interactive and know about you all and your hair. We all don’t have the same hair texture so I want to showcase all of my curly, coily and kinky ladies so everyone can relate to someone."

Also today, Sunday May 30th, Lexi will be on BET's MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL at 1:00pm. MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL celebrates the unique and dynamic qualities of the African-American woman. Hosted by BET’s own Tasha Smith, MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL is an energetic, interactive and informative lifestyle, beauty and fashion series that uplifts and inspires African-American women by celebrating their unparalleled beauty.

Marcia Dore

Marcia Dore is our newest member. Marcia joined Atlanta Natural Hair Care on Saturday, May 29th. Her Youtube channel is Str8Natural. She is also a spokes model for Sutera Hair Spa and Groove Therapy. When speaking about her YouTube channel Marcia says, "We are the first generation that will pass down the love of natural hair to future generations. This natural hair community on YouTube is a part of changing the course of our hairstory and I am so proud to be a contributing author in this new chapter. I consider it an honor and accept it as a calling."

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How to a Videos

Natural hair: Quick...Messy...Updo

This video is a demonstration of a quick updo style. This week Atlanta Natural Hair Care is challenging its member to try this style and post pictures of their results in the comment box below the video. Let's see how this style varies when it is done on different hair types. "Quick...Messy...Updo" pictures will be featured in next week's update.

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Product Review Videos

This week we have posted a Karen's Body Beautiful product review video - Karen's Body Beautiful Product Review!

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Events



Bronner Brother's International Hair Show will have several workshops that feature natural hair care. The workshops are being conducted by Ethena Sugri, Tara Miller, Taliah Waajid, Tajuana Hughes, Alicia Garmon, and Marcia Thompson. CLICK HERE for more details about the work shops and the hair show.

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Tips for Promoting Yourself on Atlanta Natural Hair Care

Last week we provided tips to salons and stylists for promoting their services. The same basic tips hold true for you all promoting blogs, YouTube channels, websites, natural hair care products, etc.

To better promote your services on Atlanta Natural Hair Care we suggest the following:

1. Update your profile information to include your contact information, a link to your website, and a description of what it is you are promoting.
   
2. Join or start a group is that is relevant to what you are promoting. This makes it easier for members and visitors to the site to find your profile page
   
3. Post photos and videos of what you are promoting.
   
4. Click and drag the most relevant information to the top of your profile page to make it more prominent.
   
5. If you do not currently have a website, utilize your Atlanta Natural Hair Care page as your website. Your website name is AtlantaNaturalHair.com/profile/yournamehere.
   
6. If you are interested in being featured in a weekly update or having an ad on our site contact Elaine at atlanta_hair@yahoo.com or 404.277.5211.

May 23rd - Weekly Update

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This update contains information about the following:

• Featured Members
• How to Shampoo Videos
• AfroVeda Product Review Video
• Tips for Salons and Stylists

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Featured Members of the Week

Monica

This week Monica posted 4 videos with great practical and economical tips for natural hair. She also posted photos of herself with various natural hair styles. Check out monica's website KnapsGirl.com where you can buy Monica's Lil' Better Butter products and Knaps T-shirts.

Sumayah

Sumayah is a stylist. This week she posted 6 photos of some of her work. She is currently working ant TruNaturals Specialty Salon and she also works independently. See photos of her work and find her contact information on her profile page.

This week 17 new members joined the site. Visit their pages and welcome to the Atlanta Natural Hair Care community.

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How to a Videos

2 new videos were posted this week about how to shampoo natural hair; Washing Hair without Tangles and How to Shampoo and Condition Natural Hair.

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Product Review Videos

This week we have posted an AfroVeda product review video - Protective Style and Afro Veda Product Review.

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Tips for Stylists and Salons

To better promote your services on Atlanta Natural Hair Care we suggest the following:

1. Join the Salon and Stylists group so that our members can easily find your profile page
   
2. Post photos and videos of your work.
   
3. Update your profile information to include your contact information and a link to your website.
   
4. Click and drag your profile information to the top of your profile page to make it more prominent. Also other features, including photos and videos, can be moved to a higher position on your profile page by clicking and dragging them.
   
5. If you do not currently have a website, for business cards and other online sites, utilize your Atlanta Natural Hair Care page as your website. Your website name is AtlantaNaturalHair.com/profile/yournamehere.