my adventures

I bike. I frolick. I hike. I see. I attend. I experience. I cook. I walk. I photograph. All of that–here!

EuroTrip Epilogue: European Black Identity and the #naturalhair Movement

04.18.2012 Europe2012

I’m finally back in San Francisco, and after a three week odyssey to Europe and back it feels delightful to write this post from my bed. I had a fanfreakingtastic trip traveling in the name of natural hair. Well, let’s be more specific there- I travel frequently in the name of natural hair, but the ABROAD part was truly eye opening.

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Well, at least I lost 15 lbs before getting to Europe…

04.13.2012 Europe2012

It’s a trip to FRANCE, yo! How could I not do a post on the food…and how I ate everything available in the country????

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Adventures in Finding Natural Hair Products in Paris

04.12.2012 bloggin'

Two Parisian bloggers show me three natural hair shopping hotspots in Paris!

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“Black Girl Flow” and the UK Natural Movement

04.03.2012 Europe2012

I met the ladies of Black Girl Flow the day before the London natural hair event when they were interviewing Felicia Leatherwood for a natural hair documentary they were working on. I had the chance to flip the cameras on them and have them tell me about natural hair in the UK and their documentary, Kickin It With the Kinks, at the London Workshop. I’m really inspired and impressed with what these ladies are doing and am thrilled to share it with you!

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Paris Workshop Wrap Up + Gallery!

04.01.2012 Europe2012

WOW! All I can say is WOW! The Paris Natural Hair Academy was absolutely an amazing event. Organized by Bellebene.com, the Paris Natural Hair Academy hosted over 150 Parisian naturalistas for a sunny afternoon cruise along the Seine river in the middle of the city. While Felicia Leatherwood presented her Loving Your Hair With Natural Care Workshop and attendees, we floated past iconic landmarks such as Notre Dame et the Eiffel Tower while soaked up valuable haircare knowledge and sunshine. These pictures are MUST SEES!

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London Workshop Recap + Full Gallery!

03.31.2012 Europe2012

200 London naturalistas come out for a phenomenal Loving Your Hair workshop! Check out the recap and full gallery!

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Europe2012: LondonTown Fun!

03.30.2012 Europe2012

Wrap up on day one in London: tons of time on the Tube and a swanky salon launch party!

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Just touched down in LondonTown

03.30.2012 Europe2012

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I See London, I See France! The Adventure Begins TOMORROW!

03.28.2012 Europe2012

Can’t believe it’s time to hop on the ol’ jet plane and head back across the pond tomorrow! Well, actually I can. It’s been seven years since I’ve been to Europe and I’m so excited to be making the return! I wanted to share with you all the itinerary of the trip so you know where I’ll headed to keep up with the adventures.

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Hair Color is TOTES Happening for Me. TODAY.

03.22.2012 my adventures

Thanks for all of your thoughts and words of advice regarding my little existential crisis last week regarding hair color, but sometimes a gal just says eff it and goes for the gold! And in this case, I’m going for a rich hue of coppery-cinnamon brown. I’m nervous, but here goes! Woo hoo!