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Month: September 2017

Curly Mom

I Broke Up With My Flat Iron

September 24, 2017February 22, 2018 Curly Courtship

It's such a significant rite of passage that it should be one of those moments where you know exactly where you were and what you were doing at the time. Yet, I don't remember exactly how old I was when I got my hair hot combed (straightened) for the first time. High school-ish is probably… Continue reading I Broke Up With My Flat Iron

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My soon-to-be-five-year-old is obsessed with Mohawk fades. He wants to have his hair as tall as possible, so this is his latest, fresh cut. On that same note, I think I should use this as a teaching moment and research the history of this style and the indigenous people it is named after. I hope this is not associated with disrespect and it may just be the topic I need to jump back into blogging. I lost my desire a while back, but have a clearer head these days!! 🙌🏽Let me know if you have any insights!!
Hola! It’s been a long time, but I’m still here and still blessed! Major decisions and life changes led to a new career, where I’m three weeks in and learning. This is my last professional headshot and tomorrow I’m taking a new one for my new role. My bangs are growing out (because I need an appointment) and I need to grab some root touch-up tonight but need to figure out a hairstyle. Thinking of switching things up with a white blazer, too. Feedback welcome!!
Napa = tours, tastings and tacos (yes, I will find them no matter what!)
That one time in the beautiful vineyards of #Napa Valley #FBF
Well, I’ve officially been 40 for seven days now! New decade + New house + Same me 💁🏽🙌🏽💃🏾 #thisis40 #curlycourtship #curldaze #curlymom #naturallycurlyhair #may19 #taurus #happybirthdaytome #40 #phoenix
I love seeing my ‘lil sis following her dreams! Her story is already so full and she’s really just getting started. Follow her at @beautyreload!

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