Go Check out this movie , even if it does just start a hair conversation

Chris Rock Releases Documentary Called 'Good Hair'

Working on a project that took two years in the making, actor and comedian Chris Rock has completed a controversial documentary called “Good Hair” that uproots the inter-workings of the $9 billion dollar African-American hair industry.

Inspired by what he calls his youngest daughter's “hair envy,” or uneasiness with her naturally curly hair, Rock has set out to discover the power and politics around African-Americans and their hair, according to the Wall Street Journal. Rock traveled across the country from beauty salons to barbershops to hair chemical factories interviewing ordinary people and celebrities about the political implications that our hair has had in the community.—QS

POSTED: OCTOBER 5, 2009

Nia Long Talks 'Good Hair'

On the heels of her appearance in comedian Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair," actress Nia Long and ESSENCE invited five smart and stylish women—singer Solange Knowles; singer Ledisi; TV host Tanika Ray; celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen; and writer and producer Tonya Lewis Lee—for a provocative discussion about Black women's love-hate relationship with their hair in the article "The Root of the Issue." The exchanges between the women, moderated by ESSENCE beauty and cover director Mikki Taylor, range from hilarious to heartbreaking, but they all keep it real on this hot-button issue.

I was excited to see the movie "GOOD HAIR"when I read about it last year. I thought wow a documentary about Black Hair. Finally someone is bringing to the surface about chemicals, weaves, naturals etc. Well when I saw the commercials I then got upset because I thought...a mocumentary. I know that Chris Rock is a comedian but I figured since his daughter triggered this idea for the movie it would be somewhat serious. The commercials did not look serious at all.So I am catching up on my beauty sleep and I hear Whoopi and Barbara Walters going off about hair, and black women wanting to emulate white women.It was interesting that 12% of the population is black and the haircare industry is a 9 billion dollar business sold to black. I am so happy to hear that Chris Rock says NoRelaxer ! for his daughters. Good Hair is whatever hair that works for you according to Chris Rock. You all just have to stay tuned in because NNR is going to keep this convo going as we have for the last 10 plus years. I must say that I have some things that I have to really make a move on.

Hair Memiors:A hair care guide for young girls of color

I swear I have been writting a book since I started specializing in healthy hair care. I have also had a passion for talking to young girls about self esteem, empowernment and the importantance of self knowledge.Now I do have several finished notebooks about hair research, interviews from differnent people regarding the issue of esteem, hair and how the two work together but never a published a public form called a book. Well I am so happy that I finally had the time and gudiance from God to point this book in the right direction. I have decided to self - publish (for now) a book for young girls and women of color called "Hair Memiors":A hair care guide for young girls of color.I truely believe that if a person is taught how to..then it will be easier to climb that mountain of life , success or whatever is presented before them because they are already equiped with the knowledge that they need. This book is an easy read explaing hairsytles, the art and history of hair, period hairstyling,knowing your texture and much more. The key element about this book iss that there is a section of letters from professional women sharing their experience and insight on their own hair stories of past and present .I hope to give young girls and women knowledge on their own hair texturues, solutions of caring for it and the ability to embrace their own texture however it naturally grows out of their scalp.God made everything body perfect and he definately did not make any mistakes especially when it came to the texture of hair.
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Nekesa J Smith

A love affair with my hair

I have worn many hairstyles but I must admit that I am in love with my Diamond Cut Twist (TM) starter locs.I have always wanted to loc my hair but after being patient with everyone else's hair I just did not have the patience with my own. I have tried loc extentions and just letting my hair "be" twice before but I can say that I am in it for the long run. I am patiently enjoying every step towards locing my hair. Here are some pic of having them for the first tie in april until now July so lets see and feel free to go on this journey with me. Until Later

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My 3 week vacation in Bonaire , Netherland Antilles

I know that the last time I posted I was surely to update you all on the hair and fashion on Bonaire, netherland Antilles. Unfortunately I was not able to. I did see that all the women absolutely love red/burgandy/maroon hair, but that was it. I was so wrapped up with my family that I felt ....work can wait. This is one issue come face to face with daily. It is the balance of family,work, marriage and me time.Well as you can see family won this battle. It is not hard ...I admit that sometimes I am a workaholic, or even a perfectionist but ...I do it all in moderation and balance thank God I work for myself! The island is beautiful and I could definately see myself spending two or so months out of the year to write, relax ,and get charged up for the hustle we call life in the states.This vacation has taught me more patience as well as being grateful for what I already have. I once said to my cousin that success is different for many people and as far as I am concerned ...if you live you dream daily then you are successful.Simple living with a strong sense of pride is what I have picked up from the locals here. It has been a different learning experience. The only thing that is done here in which like is "siesta" that is a time beteen 12pm-3pm when most businesses close for lunch. They are able to go home...my fav take a nap etc. Can you imagine in the states 12pm-3pm you could just leave your job and return at 3pm. I DO NEED TO ASK THE QUESTION IF THEY ARE PAID FOR THAT. But for sanity sometimes that pay does not matter a bit. Until later
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NNR is in Bonaire,The Netherland Islands.I will give you the latest on hair,fashion,and beauty secrets of this Dutch carribean island.Stay tuned and until later.....more hair

Nekesa

I AM TRUELY CONVINCED...that what you put in is what you recieve.I have been in business as a beauty entrprenuer for over ten years.Through this time I have dabbled and moonlighted into some other avenues.I have my Associates Degree in Marketing.I tried being a resturantuer with my husband,I sold radio advertisment, then I wanted to be a radio announcer,the next thing that came was nursing. The only thing that all these endevours had in common was that I COULD MAKE MONEY to expand my beauty company. Needless to say none of these things added up...but did pan out to a life learned lesson of being grateful.All of these careers did not feel the least bit good to me.I remember in nursing school saying"if I fail one class then God is telling me that this career is not for me.Well it happened.The easiest class of them all ...Nursing Fundamentals. I am a hands on person and this class was just that,I was told to do a rectal laxative....that was that for me.In addition to all my patients recieving spa treatments,and arometherapy I failed the class and said goodbye to my nursing career.

   Money is definately something that we all need to survive, but I say if I have to work it needs to be something that I love.I have truely learned to be grateful when God gives you a gift and stay in your own lane.If you stay consistant eventually things will fall in your favor.Stay tuned as I keep you all posted on my I am My Hair Tour, Hair Memoirs the book,and a 2010  speaking schedule. 

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