http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/ This list is for Black women (and men) who have made the decision to stop altering the natural structure of their hair. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:35:33 GMT Deatri http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8216 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8216 Hello Everyone, I pray these lines find you and yours well. I've posted two new entries into my journey to nubian locs blog. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:53:00 GMT Stacy http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8215 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8215 I made the conscious change to locs right after Christmas 2007. It's now May 2008 and I feel like I'm in the "awful ugly" stage of them. My locs are not the Sat, 10 May 2008 02:24:27 GMT delanie122000 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8214 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8214 hello, I am new to this is I do not know how to take care of my hair it is a short afo I want to do twist curls something Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:38:37 GMT Sharon Jones Stallworth http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8213 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8213 I edited this newsletter to remove info that was not hair related. Jamilah is in the Atlanta area but I believe there are workshops scheduled in other states Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:44:28 GMT Samantha Chisolm http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8212 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8212 I agree with you Sarah. Anyone who uses a "silkener" is not natural. I've used Miss Jessie products before but not to have less shrinkage but to have less Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:27:32 GMT Sarah http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8211 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8211 There have been a few posters on this list who've raved about Miss Jessie's products and I also got a big thumbs up from a coworker. So I've been poking around Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:13:39 GMT Sarah http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8210 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8210 I've never been told personally that a relaxer is needed to braid hair, but my sister has. I'm not sure if it was merely a suggestion or a requirement though. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:16:47 GMT iroc314 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8209 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8209 No, I'm in GA. But I'm about to seek out some easy to do low maintenance styles that will help my hair to grow that I can possibly learn to do on my own. ... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:03:49 GMT KC Kelly http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8208 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8208 I have only had positive feedback and success from African and Carribean hairstylist and braiders. I am sorry to hear you are hearing this incorrect Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:57:45 GMT Samantha Chisolm http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8207 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8207 What do you think of this style. It's a simple cornrow with your natural hair going up and the the ends are free... Sorry I don't have a front pic, I find this Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:57:29 GMT Sharon Jones Stallworth http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8206 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8206 Jamilah Shakir is my stylist in Atlanta and she conducts workshops to teach you how to care for your hair. She is conducting workshops in Atlanta, Baltimore Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:16:14 GMT iroc314 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8205 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8205 Okay everyone, I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with that? I'm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:04:01 GMT tray_hawk http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8204 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8204 i have not put any chemicals to my hair for about 3 going on 4 months! and my hair is very very course! can someone give me some tips for maintaing course and Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:58:20 GMT Kheisha H. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8203 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8203 Please go to www.naturalhairshow.org for the most up to date info about the show. Look forward to seeing you there! Keke Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:28:14 GMT Keke http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8202 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlackTresses/message/8202 Hey there, You may be better served by driving to your closest bus travel point and taking the bus down. I know there are charters coming from Virginia and