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What Does Natural Mean To You?

by Trula on June 9, 2008 · 3 Comments

When I think of ‘natural’ hair, the term to me refers to hair in it’s natural texture; the hair texture hasn’t been chemically or physically altered. Since chemical color has never had any effect on the texture of my hair, I think that hair that has been chemically colored can be considered natural. However I [...]

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The N-Word

by Trula on June 5, 2008 · 3 Comments

Not that word. The other one. Nappy. For me it’s not a negative or derogatory term, but a description of hair texture that is both very thick and tightly-coiled or curled. I understand many black people find the word offensive, so I have learned to be careful of it’s use. How do you feel about [...]

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Trula with Ibop June 1991

by Trula on October 16, 2007 · No Comments

This is an old pic and brings back so many memories. Here I am with my daughter I-bop a little after her birthday. She was 2 and I was 19. Check out my wacky eyebrows LOL! um yah I actually thought that was cute. My baby girl was adorable!! and she still is. Our hair: [...]

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Dread Mama Blogroll

by Trula on October 4, 2007 · No Comments

Here are some blogs and websites about dreadlocks and/or natural afro-textured hair I like. I will be adding to the list on a regularly so check back! Dreadlock BlogsRed Dread Loose Natural Hair BlogsAfrobellaNappy Love Subscribe to Dread Mama by Email

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Ibop’s Afro May 2007

by Trula on May 9, 2007 · 1 Comment

This is a very recent pic of my daughter and her afro. To get this style she washed her hair, moisturized it, and picked it out (when wet). Then she pulled it into a puff (i.e ponytail for non-afro textured hair)and wrapped it around with a scarf. After her hair dried, she took out the [...]

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