Caramel Jewel
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I was thinking about going to her to do my BC a few months from now...I read about her in Essence and saw that her salon was nearby me......
http://nedjetti.com/
http://nedjetti.com/
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Caramel Jewel
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Be Gentle with Yourself…
OOOOuch that hurts!!!! Sounds familiar? Well, you and many others may have endured the pulling, tugging, and abusive yanking of a hairstylist in your crown of natural hair. However,once you discover that you have the power to seek a stylist who has positive energy, it is only then, that you're on the path of being gentle with yourself.
First, let me explain why we are are still mis-combing natural hair. For centuries we as African descendants have been afraid, frightened, and even petrified of water touching our hair. Why? It's because our hair naturally tightens into small curls and we've been brain washed into thinking the results are unattractive, ugly and unmanageable! From generation to generation I believe we have embraced the slave mentality in believing that the alteration of our natural texture is not beautiful to the eyes. Please open your eyes to see that our tight curly hair in all textures is strong, durable and the versatility of styling natural hair is endless.
Furthermore, we have been combing our hair when it's dry, which causes breakage and pain. When in fact, the hair should be sprayed with water and combed holding the hair with one hand, combing from the end toward the root. This is how our children's hair should be combed as well, and it is up to "the adults" to break the chains of " crown abuse".
Loving our hair in its natural state, without extensions has to come to light because many of us are denying what nature gave us. Adding extensions, especially to our children hair is reinforcing the message that "instant gratification" is healthy. Children need to know that their hair is beautiful regardless of its length or texture. The use of "extensions" is also implying their hair can't grow to the length of long hair and that's not true. It takes time and patience to see the growth of our hair and we must remember that God is patient with us on a daily basis.
Therefore, we must become conscious and responsible, by embracing the correct way of combing our hair because the ignorance of not knowing, can't be used as an excuse any longer.
Everyday I witness sistahs with braid extensions and perms and have notice that their hair fallen out in patches and I think it's so terribly sad. My heart drops at the sight of the tight pulling of braids and chemicals, which they're enduring out of habit. I believe that the subliminal message to use extensions and weaves reveals that some African-american descendants are still lost in 2003. I also believe that society goal keeps the African individual blindfolded, therefore the desire to emulate another stays alive and the necessity to embrace self-knowledge (love) stays buried. Can you imagine how inwardly powerful we will become once the propaganda of self-loathing is seized by consciousness with respecting our crowns in its natural essence? Interestingly, the crown is surrounded by the most important organ within us the brain and if you don't love thyself, then how can love be passed onto others?
Believe me once the hair follicles are damaged, the hair does not return. A few of my clients have bald edges from their previous perm or braid days, and the bald spots have not grown back! I believe that repeated use of extensions weakens the hair, mind and soul.
The truth of the matter is that our natural hair and locs can be elegantly styled from African comb coils, double strands, Bantu knots, flat twists, cornrows and braids the styles are endless, and once you accept yourself, you will be internally lifted.
Remember, 'being gentle with yourself' is a spiritual awakening of loving who you are in your natural state, as well as learning to appreciate what you have. Once your 'third" eye (spiritual) is open to seek the truth in life, it is then that you will begin to feel the freedom for yourself and our children. But, you must experience that freedom for yourself first!
Always remember, "Love what you do and do what you love" as long as it doesn't hurt the next person. Everybody has a purpose in life. Listen to your God (Good Orderly Direction).
Article featured in Black Beauty and Hair UK Aug/Sept 2001 issue
© 2001 Nedjetti's House of Peace
written by Nedjetti
OOOOuch that hurts!!!! Sounds familiar? Well, you and many others may have endured the pulling, tugging, and abusive yanking of a hairstylist in your crown of natural hair. However,once you discover that you have the power to seek a stylist who has positive energy, it is only then, that you're on the path of being gentle with yourself.
First, let me explain why we are are still mis-combing natural hair. For centuries we as African descendants have been afraid, frightened, and even petrified of water touching our hair. Why? It's because our hair naturally tightens into small curls and we've been brain washed into thinking the results are unattractive, ugly and unmanageable! From generation to generation I believe we have embraced the slave mentality in believing that the alteration of our natural texture is not beautiful to the eyes. Please open your eyes to see that our tight curly hair in all textures is strong, durable and the versatility of styling natural hair is endless.
Furthermore, we have been combing our hair when it's dry, which causes breakage and pain. When in fact, the hair should be sprayed with water and combed holding the hair with one hand, combing from the end toward the root. This is how our children's hair should be combed as well, and it is up to "the adults" to break the chains of " crown abuse".
Loving our hair in its natural state, without extensions has to come to light because many of us are denying what nature gave us. Adding extensions, especially to our children hair is reinforcing the message that "instant gratification" is healthy. Children need to know that their hair is beautiful regardless of its length or texture. The use of "extensions" is also implying their hair can't grow to the length of long hair and that's not true. It takes time and patience to see the growth of our hair and we must remember that God is patient with us on a daily basis.
Therefore, we must become conscious and responsible, by embracing the correct way of combing our hair because the ignorance of not knowing, can't be used as an excuse any longer.
Everyday I witness sistahs with braid extensions and perms and have notice that their hair fallen out in patches and I think it's so terribly sad. My heart drops at the sight of the tight pulling of braids and chemicals, which they're enduring out of habit. I believe that the subliminal message to use extensions and weaves reveals that some African-american descendants are still lost in 2003. I also believe that society goal keeps the African individual blindfolded, therefore the desire to emulate another stays alive and the necessity to embrace self-knowledge (love) stays buried. Can you imagine how inwardly powerful we will become once the propaganda of self-loathing is seized by consciousness with respecting our crowns in its natural essence? Interestingly, the crown is surrounded by the most important organ within us the brain and if you don't love thyself, then how can love be passed onto others?
Believe me once the hair follicles are damaged, the hair does not return. A few of my clients have bald edges from their previous perm or braid days, and the bald spots have not grown back! I believe that repeated use of extensions weakens the hair, mind and soul.
The truth of the matter is that our natural hair and locs can be elegantly styled from African comb coils, double strands, Bantu knots, flat twists, cornrows and braids the styles are endless, and once you accept yourself, you will be internally lifted.
Remember, 'being gentle with yourself' is a spiritual awakening of loving who you are in your natural state, as well as learning to appreciate what you have. Once your 'third" eye (spiritual) is open to seek the truth in life, it is then that you will begin to feel the freedom for yourself and our children. But, you must experience that freedom for yourself first!
Always remember, "Love what you do and do what you love" as long as it doesn't hurt the next person. Everybody has a purpose in life. Listen to your God (Good Orderly Direction).
Article featured in Black Beauty and Hair UK Aug/Sept 2001 issue
© 2001 Nedjetti's House of Peace
written by Nedjetti
ajargon02
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I was just about to post that too. Based on her helpfulness, gentleness, and ability to listen, I would DEFINITELY go to her to have your bc done!
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