Tia Mowry Talks Big Chop

Actress Tia Mowry big chopped recently-- and boy, she reports her new hairstyle took a lot of getting used to!

Mowry, who has worn weaves for years as an actress in Hollywood, said she cried when her stylist cut her locks. Mowry, who has since sported a cute pixie cut and natural waves, has adjusted and said her hairstyle has given her a new "... outlook on life."

She dishes below on HollywoodHipHop.com:

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Most of us can relate. Long hair, whether it's natural or not, is coveted in our community. And hair is our security blanket. It's what we're known for. I was always the little girl with long hair, that strangers actually would pull to see if it was all mine. So when I cut all mine off in 2006 (no big chop) it took a minute. I didn't quite cry, but it took a long time for me to "see" myself, it that makes sense.

Tia Mowry's big chop-- Source

Yes, our hair grows and it will grow back if we decide to let it grow back. But that doesn't mean our minds still don't associate long hair with beauty -- especially if that is the type of feedback that was reinforced at a young age.

I'm glad that Mowry did the big chop -- for her. She may decide to grow her hair back, or maybe she'll let it stay. Beautiful either way.

How did you handle your big chop?  Did you cry?

Stretching Natural Hair With No Heat

By Tenisha Mercer

I've heard of stretching natural hair with no heat by using African hair threading in forums and on natural hair blogs, but I've never seen it done practically. But this video from @GirlsLoveYourCurls, which was posted on CurlyNikki.com over the weekend, really breaks the process down. And the results on her two adorable girls are just AWESOME!

 

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Though it's largely an African technique, I found GirlsLoveYourCurls' technique of stretching the hair with braids connected to each other very similar to how my grandmother and countless mothers styled our hair (without thread, of course) in ponytails when we were little girls. They were "stretching" the hair, though I'm sure they didn't call it that.

I actually think I'm going to pick up some weave thread this week and try this. Depending on how my hair behaves, I might try it on my girls.They're due for a blow out. Looking at her girls' results on what appears to be 4ish hair, it definitely looks blow dried, but it's not. And I love how she adds oil at the second step for even more stretch. 

At the very least, it could eliminate at least one step in the flat ironing process for less potential heat damage overall.

Have you tried African hair threading? 

World Natural Hair Show in ATL

By Tenisha Mercer

The 15th Annual World Natural Hair Show touches down in Atlanta this weekend, sponsored by Talia Waajid.

As usual, I'll be there, checking out the natural goods at the show, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The fall show isn't typically as busy as the jam-packed spring show, but we'll see.

Are you going to the World Natural Hair Show?

Must Have Coats For Fall

It's the first week of October and it's finally starting to feel like fall.

I felt like starting a fire, curling up with a good book, a cup of steaming hot cocoa and a bowl of chilli. And along with the chillier weather also comes what to wear for fall. Nothing says "fall" more than outerwear -- that perfect new coat.

Something about buying a new coat says it's fall -- and this year, coats are huge, especially larger, more voluminous coats. Larger coats haven't been in for a minute, so enjoy this trend while it lasts. Statement coats are also on trend.

Check out these images from Pinterest and other sites. And, if you haven't already, follow HairNista on Pinterest.

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Red, oversized coats are hot this fall on the runway -- Source

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Natural Hair Pic of the Day

Moore at Hart Plaza at the Detroit River  Source

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This is Amber Renee Moore,  a dancer and graduate of the dance program at Wayne State University (ALUMNI, whoot!) in Detroit.  Moore, a Detroit native, has studied with Urban Bush Women and choreographer Sonya Tayeh, of So You Think You Can Dance? 

Nicki Minaj Reveals Natural Hair On Twitter

By Tenisha Mercer

Nicki Minaj wearing a straight wigs

Nicki Minaj, known for her no-love natural hair rap lyrics such as "nappy-headed hos need a perminator," and "nappy headed hoes but my kitchen good" debuted pictures on Twitter of her natural hair. The picture, with the captions, "no chemicals," and "no perm," show a picture of her stylist holding Minaj's straightened hair.

Is this Nick Minaj's straightened hair?

And I feel what about that? Umm, err, I could care less, but since celebrity hair is some of the highest-rated posts on this blog, I'm writing about it. Some doubt whether her hair is real; maybe it is, maybe it's not. I don't care.



Minaj is one of the latest celebrities who have debuted natural hair in recent months, including Oprah (texlaxed) on the cover of O magazine. Minaj is more known for her colorful, pink wigs and eccentric weaved styles in bright neon colors than her natural hair. But with her lyrics unsupportive of natural hair, this is one so-called natural who I don't care if she is #teamnatural.

What do you think about Nicki Minaj's hair?

Natural Hair Pic of the Day

I LOVE this color! Source