The Practicallity of the Natural

We survived the Down pour and the Flash Floods of 2009, with our hair doing what it does Naturally. Here is what the westside of Atlanta looked like in places like Hiram and Austell, GA

Meaningful Mondays

Do you take the time? 
During these turbulent times-fires, floods, disease.  Do you take the time to appreciate what you have? You may have trouble on your job or at home, but some don't have either.  Do you take the time to think on what is important in life?  Your health, relationships, friendships.  Take some time today to reflect on what's really important in your life....

The Weekend Wave

Special thanks to all our {GO} followers! We appreciate your love and support!!
We truly hope that we are being of good service to you. Stay encouraged & know that being natural is the healthy choice... along with self acceptance and nuturing the natural beauty you possess.

The Weekend Wave has brought you several different styles and tips.  We would love you feature YOU one weekend to show off how you have incorporated some of the styles we have shared with you.

Why not send us a few pics and a small description of how you went about styling.

YOU may be our next feature on THE WEEKEND WAVE!

Have a fabulous and productive weekend everyone!

Out and About -NY Times Article

NY Times Article
A discussion of black hair into today's society.
Let your voice be heard.

Meaningful Mondays

Feeling Good about Our Natural Hair...

When you are out and encounter other natural women, how do you feel?
Do you get a sense of pride and say "You {GO} girl?"
Does it warm you inside to see the textures, colors and flow of those raw kinks, curls, twists, locs & naps?
Why not acknowledge the beauty of natural hair when we see it out during our daily travels? Let someone know...  I'm feeling that natural vibe...  Rock it Girl!

Tips, Tips for the Natural Hair Journey

Itchy Scalp
Here are products that are found to give Relief for the Itchy Scalp, it may help you if you have similar problems (we are all individuals).These products along with some of the other homemade ideas we have gotten from other online Naturals as well as Naturals in the communities, when we ask "what do you do?"

                           Itch Relief!!!
Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo, Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
Murray's Loc-Lock Gel, Murray's Liquid Beeswax (Anti-itch Formula)
smells fresh and feels good.  
What do you use for Itch Relief? Share with the rest of us!!!! 

Cultural Influences - Out and about

You know natural hair is making it mainstream when the media wants to discuss the subject.  It may not be acceptable in all environments, but people are taking notice.  Soledad O'Brien even posed the question on CNN's website. What are the perceptions and misconceptions about natural hair?  A lot of us are all to familar with this truth. So while we are on the subject... what have you faced in regard to your natural?

Meaningful Monday....I mean Tuesday

So how was your Monday?  Did you do something "Meaningful"? Spend time with family & friends?  Maybe you got a chance to just relax? Did you get an opportunity to do something special for your hair? Maybe deeep condition, give it rest or hot oil treatment?  We want to hear from you, leave us a comment... how did your Meaningful Monday go?

Have a great week everyone!

The Weekend Wave

Before we get into this Weekend Wave... allow me to reintroduce The{GO}Girls to our followers!

The three ladies behind GrowOrganicHair&Body: Kinky Joy Curly Nanette Nappy Phyllis are allowing you to follow them on their personal blogs! (Click on our names for the link!) To get the real deal on how we each individually deal with our hair, our natural journey that lead us to {GO}, tips and experiences and just getting to know us on a personal level. Each one of us has a unique point of view, different hair textures, experiences and reasons why we are organically grown! Be sure to check out, subscribe, leave comments for us;

Nappy Phyllis, Kinky Joy & me... Curly Nanette!

NOW for this weeks: WEEKEND WAVE!

Almost breaks your heart to know we have young girls out here having such a difficult time with their hair. A C C E P T your C U R L S! Guess what? Straight plain Jane is OUT! Just take a look around, you'll find a world of kinky around you.

This Weekend Wave is about Acceptance!

We here at GrowOrganic are here to support you in figuring out what's best for YOUR hair. We love kinks, curls, napps, fros & waves for days! That's why we're here to show you that all of it is beautiful & ACCEPTABLE.

Out and About-Natural Hair Beat

What are your feelings about natural hair?

How do you define this journey?

What is your Hair-itage?