Guess who turned 29 today?

Hello all!

That's right! Today is a special day for me! It's my born day!

I'm an Aries.



If you ever encounter someone who is a spoiled brat, yet fun, optimistic, dynamic, energetic, pioneering, has an opinion about EVERYTHING (yes, EVERYTHING), fiesty, witty, impatient, very intelligent (how else would we have an opinion about everything?) highly motivated, easily bored, rebeillious, loves challenges, hates the word "no", free spirited, just to name a few, more than likely, this person is an Aries!

I've had many blessings come my way, even when I didn't deserve them! I have to praise God for letting me see another year on this earth.

That's it for now folks!

I'll be back with updates, hopefully by this weekend.

Until then, be blessed!

The only black owned beauty supply store in Richmond

Hey!

I just wanted to put a plug in for the ONLY BOBSS in Richmond, VA. While that's a very good thing, it saddens me that there are not more of these type of establishments in the Richmond area or across the nation for that matter.

Sparkle Beauty Supply & Frangrance Shop
(corner of North Ave. & Brookland Park Blvd.)
2930 North Avenue
Richmond, VA
(804) 321-4040

I went in there today and I must say it was a nice experience. I talked to the owner for a few minutes and discussed the issues that black beauty supply owners were having with trying to get into the industry. The same industry that caters to mostly black women, is one that makes it diffucult for the black women, or a black person period, to get into. Why? Because it is dominated by Koreans. Yes, I said Koreans.

How did that happen? Well, let's just say it's a 2 way problem.

First, because we, as blacks, collectively, let it happen. We faithfully patronize these establishments where the owners could give a rat's %$^ about us, treat us like dirt, and know NOTHING about black hair. Rather than giving our dollars back to our communities, we are enriching the Asian community to the detriment of our own.

Secondly, the black hair care industry is completely dominated by Koreans. From the store front to distribution. That makes it hard for a new competitor to infiltrate that particular market. I've read accounts of business owners who are non-asian, that have been given a hard time about getting products and were limited in the products they could get to sell. How's that for a fair competition?

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all about capitalism and wealth building in this country, but I'm not about wealth building via exploitation of someone else.

If you're ever in Richmond, make sure you stop by there. You'll enjoy the experience just as much as I did.


That's it for now.

More inquiries and compliments!

I was in Panera Bread today (I only got a salad) and the cashier ringing me up, complimented me on my hair, and said she wanted to go natural. I told her it was possible and what she needed to do to prepare herself for the transition. I also, gave her my website address.

I think more and more sistas are seeing that napptural hair IS NOT bad and that they CAN rock it with pride and confidence. I know I do and dare someone to tell me my hair isn't beautiful!

That's it for now! Until then....

Be cool!