My New Version of the "Rearden Metal" Bracelet

My Esty Page

Yes, I'm wearing it, but the first one is MINE (a prototype)! These will be handmade to order, for $80.00 plus S/H. It took me five days to make the bracelet. It wore me out, considering I was starting a new job at the same time as learning a new skill (at my age). Seeing the finished product filled me with such a sense of accomplishment... completely gratifying. This is the first item on my Esty page. I still have 4 large link ($20) and 4 small link ($15) bracelets in stock on this blog (bracelet page, at the top of the blog), available for immediate shipping. Once they're gone, I'll only be making the Rearden bracelet out of niobium jump rings. I can't find that previous particular link anymore, and jump rings are immediately available, albeit a bit pricey. I wish it was Rearden Metal. Eventually, I will be a dotcom.

I'm going to learn a new weave in a couple of weeks. I want to master starting the Persian weave, which was next to impossible (FIVE HOURS). I had to really understand the pattern. It made no sense during those five hours, and then the next day, I just did what I understood it to be, and it was correct. That was a lightbulb moment of "letting go". I had faith that it would turn out, and it did. Stay tuned for more creations from Creative Magic.

The TRUTH.

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

(John 8:32)

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These photos are alarming!!

Perhaps even shocking, but believe it or not,

hair loss, damage and breakage is a legitmate problem

in the black hair community.

so, WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

The solution is not as difficult as it may seem. Allow me to hypothesise that the reason for a lack of solution, is due to ignorance, oblivion, failure to comply and sheer lack of knowledge. I am going to list typical things that black women do to their hair- along with the long term consequences. If you aren't ready for change, this may be a tough pill to swallow. But if some of those photos are not far from where your hair is headed, you may want to listen up...

Hair Weaves and Extentions:

"It makes my hair grow!"

"It gives my hair a break..."

"I want to switch it up... I like straight hair without hair damage..."

"It gives my hair a chance to breathe..."

Well what happens in the long run??

Relaxers and Perms:
"Its too much for me to have to wear natural hair..."

"No one likes all those naps and curls anyway..."

"Its too humid where I live... "

"Do you know how nappy my daughters hair is???"

"I like my hair to look done! And an afro don't count.."

"Don't no one need to dwell on African pride, we aren't in Africa. We are in America!"

Hmm... but in the long run?

(We ALL know that does NOT look healthy)....

Maybe your hair hasn't reached this point yet but it can easily happen.... Consider what is entering your blood stream and affecting your overall health!!

Excessive heat:

"I prefer my hair straight..." 

I am not insinuating that straight hair is wrong,

this is in reference to EXCESSIVE HEAT...

And in the long run...

Using "black/ethnic" products just because they're made for us...

Of course most of us don't realize who is really making these products.... and what the overall goal is.

Buuut...

"You don't know the way it makes my hair feel, it must be workin!!"

"My hair squeaks because it feels to clean."

"It SAID all organic on the label..."

In the long run...

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  Rubber bands
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  Rough combing
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  Ripping out hair with brushes
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  Harsh dealing with hair
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  Products with mineral oil and petroleum
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  Hair grease
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  Excessive styling
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  Packing on products
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  Scrubbing scalp with nails

Do I need to post more pictures??

Celebrating happy, healthy and long hair  :)

Photo Inspiration - Usheda

Great picture from Pop Rock singer Usheda.

http://www.facebook.com/usheda

http://www.myspace.com/usheda

http://www.reverbnation.com/usheda

CLASSICOS

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=e256e20b2909b299d41644271fb54c6cdfd52d2f91f37f33292b492bd5edc68e

Junior Vasquez - X (Junior's Dub) 1994

Style Search: TWA, BBA, and all lengths in between

In July 2010 I.M.I. held a giveaway that asked readers to suggest topics that they would like to see on the blog. The following topic was inspired by one of those suggestions:

When I am looking for a new style and I get stumped, I have found the that internet and a good ol' Google search can provide me with some inspirations. Recently, I have discovered Tumblr and the numerous natural hair photo blogs that are housed on that website. Here are a few that I like to browse regularly:

Natural Hair Rules!
le coil
Currently Obsessed With...
**** Yeah Natural Hair

Those will keep you busy for a few hours and if you start clicking around you will come across more photo blogs. Hairstyles will  not always fall into your lap, especially natural hair styles, so you must go looking for them. Happy Hairstyle Hunting.

Be sure to click the Suggested Topic label to see all the posts in this series.

"Whip My Hair" - It's becoming a phenomenon!

Emo Girls Fashion

Emo Girls Fashion

JEFF VALLE

HOT TRACKS

OFFIR MALOL FEAT .SIVAN -I SAY GOODBYE

http://www.mediafire.com/?dubgnjgm2zi

NEBBIA - SHINE FOREVER

http://www.mediafire.com/?kogt2mzm2ct

ARABIAN NIGHTS- TONY MORAN´S LATIN RASCAL TRIBUTE

http://www.mediafire.com/?c372oinycg5xejq

CARNIVAL DE BRAZIL -ALLAN PIZIANO

http://www.mediafire.com/?zuki8dp3ss62zjs

RANDY FRIESS - PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE

http://www.mediafire.com/?mzmttm2gyjl

ALEJANDRO - L .G (DJ LEANDRO D´AVILA CLUB MIX)

http://www.4shared.com/audio/mCbLK1Iu/Lad

Nicole's Sisterloc's

Read this readers contribution from Nicole about her new Sisterloc's:

Q: How long have you been Natural? If you transitioned from process hair to natural hair, what made you want to change?

A: I have been natural for a year but unfortunately I wore weaves for that whole year. I stopped processing my hair because I thought it was an unnecessary expense since I did wear weaves and I wanted healthy hair. I now currently rock 2 day old sisterlocks. Which I am excited about!

Q: What has been the most amazing or suprising part of your having natural hair?

A: The most surprising part of going natural was how beautiful I looked with my natural fro. As sad as that sounds, I didn't know I would be so beautiful or as beautiful as I was with my long flowing weave. But I love the way I look with natural hair.

Q: What is your maintenance routine? What product do you love?

A: Right now I have a shake and go routine...still new to the sisterlocks.

Q: What advice do you have for any one that is considering going back to their natural texture or getting their hair loc'd?

A: Be fearless. Going natural is scary for black women...society has made us afraid to love ourselves the way God made us. So I would say do not be afraid to be you, because the natural you is the most beautiful. And I am so happy I stopped damaging my hair with chemicals.

Q: How can we keep up with you and your journey (for example: facebook, fotki, tumblr, twitter, and more)?

A: Facebook. I have a photo album that I will update often to show my sisterlocks journey.

quilt: miranda & todd's wonky log cabin

I hope Miranda and Todd like this quilt half as much as I do.  I am really pleased with how it turned out!