Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday's vocabulary word of the day.
Herbarium- n. A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study.
9 WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men... A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F--K YOU!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men... A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F--K YOU!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
Friday, September 19, 2008
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday vocabulary word of the day....
Today's word is: epulose
Epulose- It means to feasting to excess.
Epulose- It means to feasting to excess.
Friday, September 12, 2008
16 Things..........Stuff white people don't like.
white people don't like it when:
1.)When a golden-haired white athlete commits a crime and there is no negro to blame.
2.) When their favorite team has a Black quarterback.
3.) Blaxploitation movies as the villain is white and the hero kills a whole bunch of racist crops.
4.) when you point out that skateboarding,NASCAR,monster truck rally, or any other motor related or Xtreme sport aren't real sports.
5.)When Black people white people think are "good negroes" point out systemic racism and social justice and then white people realise they don't know anything about Black people.
6.)that they can never know the joy of eating pig feet.
7.)Same with collard greens
8.)whites can talk about crime all they want, but what was Jeffrey Dahmer? or Edward Gein? or Adolph Hitler? nuff said.
9.) they know full damn well Bab Ruth is half-Black.
10.) They'll never know about the KFC secret recipe because Colonel Sanders entrusted it toward Martin Luther King after his death, who in turn gave it to Jesse Jackson before his assassination,and Jesse Jackson won't give the secret recipe until he receives a apology for slavey.
11.) Huge fat black women who take up 3 seats on the subway and when you sit down next to them they look at you and snort contemptuously.
12.) Admitting that they really enjoy the privilege white skin affords them over nonwhite people.
13.) Paul Mooney
14.) Okay, I hate that Black don't crack. I got pasty Julianne Moore skin and there is no amount of newborn blood or big, floppy hats that is going to save me from looking like Vincent Price in about 5 years. So, fuck y'all. And fuck Halle Berry, 60 yrs old, having babies with teenagers, prancing around in a little bikini in Things We Lost in the Fire... bitch.
15.) Having to apologise when they're caught
16.) A black woman with a better paid job than them
1.)When a golden-haired white athlete commits a crime and there is no negro to blame.
2.) When their favorite team has a Black quarterback.
3.) Blaxploitation movies as the villain is white and the hero kills a whole bunch of racist crops.
4.) when you point out that skateboarding,NASCAR,monster truck rally, or any other motor related or Xtreme sport aren't real sports.
5.)When Black people white people think are "good negroes" point out systemic racism and social justice and then white people realise they don't know anything about Black people.
6.)that they can never know the joy of eating pig feet.
7.)Same with collard greens
8.)whites can talk about crime all they want, but what was Jeffrey Dahmer? or Edward Gein? or Adolph Hitler? nuff said.
9.) they know full damn well Bab Ruth is half-Black.
10.) They'll never know about the KFC secret recipe because Colonel Sanders entrusted it toward Martin Luther King after his death, who in turn gave it to Jesse Jackson before his assassination,and Jesse Jackson won't give the secret recipe until he receives a apology for slavey.
11.) Huge fat black women who take up 3 seats on the subway and when you sit down next to them they look at you and snort contemptuously.
12.) Admitting that they really enjoy the privilege white skin affords them over nonwhite people.
13.) Paul Mooney
14.) Okay, I hate that Black don't crack. I got pasty Julianne Moore skin and there is no amount of newborn blood or big, floppy hats that is going to save me from looking like Vincent Price in about 5 years. So, fuck y'all. And fuck Halle Berry, 60 yrs old, having babies with teenagers, prancing around in a little bikini in Things We Lost in the Fire... bitch.
15.) Having to apologise when they're caught
16.) A black woman with a better paid job than them
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
5 Secrets to a Great Weave
ESSENCE . BEAUTY & STYLE . BEAUTY
5 Secrets to a Great Weave
By Pamela Edwards
It's easy to see what makes weaves so popular-the almost-instant gratification of long, short, red, blond, straight, curly, fine or thick hair. If attached by expert hands, the tresses you bought can even give the hair that nature gave you a rest and help it grow. But for every gorgeous weave, there are a few bad ones. And a healthy weave is even more rare. To be sure yours is one that works, follow our five commandments, expert style and product advice, and you'll be sure to turn heads.
1 Choose the Right Texture
Buying quality hair is absolutely essential, but it's not enough. Selecting a believable texture is critical. "Superstraight hair with nappy roots looks crazy," says celebrity stylist Porsche Waldo of Ebony Design in New York City (Faith Evans, Mya, JoJo). "I've coined the term 'Kunta meets Becky,' " says stylist Nelson Vercher of the Rita Hazan salon in New York City (Tamia, Phylicia Rashad, Britney Spears), who also wove our opening look. If the weave is bone straight and your visible hair is tightly coiled, or if the purchased hair looks like it would never have grown out of your scalp, it's wrong. Most important, the texture should be one that complements your complexion and features. It's not that you shouldn't rock straight styles; just choose hair that looks the way your own hair looks when straightened.
* Do show some scalp or your hairline so the look is more realistic. The weave and your hair should blend together beautifully.
Buying human hair by the ounce, as opposed to in a pack, is the preference of top stylists. Eight to ten ounces of human hair can cost from $200 to $600.
2 Buy Human Hair
Most celebrity stylists say no to using synthetic hair. The consensus is that it looks like plastic. It also melts under heat, so forget about curling or straightening. "It just doesn't move like human hair," says Vercher. "Too many people are allergic to it," adds celeb stylist Yusef of Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa in New York City (Solange), who created the weaves on this page and the following two. But stylist to the stars Ursula Stephen (Rihanna, Keisha Cole) has a different point of view. "It really depends on what look you're going after. Sometimes synthetic hair can work, if you know how to flip it," she says. "I have some synthetic Afro-kinky hair that I put in often. I get tons of compliments when I wear it."
* Don't choose a weave that doesn't mesh with your lifestyle. If you work out a lot, try a texture and cut that needs little heat or manipulation.
3 Cut It Into Shape
What you do with your weave after it's in is just as crucial as choosing the right hair texture. Too much hair will look like a wig. "Every weave needs to be shaped according to head size and face shape," says Stephen. Yusef adds, "Razor-cut that weave; you've got to take some of the weight out of it." Natural, thinned ends are also much more believable than blunt, baby-doll ends. "If you don't have the weave shaped correctly, it won't fall naturally," says Vercher. Weavers who can cut are few and far between. Get your weave done by the best, then have it cut and thinned only by a stylist who's a whiz with the scissors.
* Do give your weave a full brush-through daily, in order to prevent tangling and matting.
* Don't flip your head upside down in the shower when washing your weave. This creates tangling.
4 Customize The Weft
Custom-blending the color and texture of each weft, also called a track, ensures a realistic weave. Top stylists swear by customized tracks, like the ones used to create every weave featured in this story. Since a variety of textures can make up a single head of hair, one secret to achieving a look that's close to what nature gave us is to blend wavy and curly or wavy and straight textures. Not only can the texture and color be varied, but the length as well. "By placing various lengths throughout the hair, I reduce bulk," says Vercher. "I still have to cut it, but I prefer to place shorter pieces on the top and longer ones on the bottom."
* Do try an alcohol-free mousse. Apply to wet hair before you blow-dry. This will hold the style in place without weighing the hair down.
5 Handle With Care
Treat your weave like you would your real hair. Don't be afraid of it. Wash it weekly and "Give it a good comb through, daily," says celebrity stylist Lawrence Davis (Tyra), who just won an Emmy for Outstanding Hair for The Tyra Banks Show. If you don't detangle daily, the hair sheds and gets tangled in the braid, causing unnecessary hair loss when you remove the track. Human hair wefts can last almost a year if you take care of them. Deep-condition like you would your own hair. Hot oil treatments and steam treatments maintain manageability. Also make sure your own hair dries properly after you wash and condition. If not, you could encourage mildew-not a healthy or pleasant-smelling scalp condition. Invest in a hooded dryer. Clip varying sections up so that the heat can get to your hair underneath. Once your hair is dry, style as usual.
* Don't forget your brows. Black brows and blond or red hair don't mix. Have your stylist lift your brow color to better coordinate with your hair color.
5 Secrets to a Great Weave
By Pamela Edwards
It's easy to see what makes weaves so popular-the almost-instant gratification of long, short, red, blond, straight, curly, fine or thick hair. If attached by expert hands, the tresses you bought can even give the hair that nature gave you a rest and help it grow. But for every gorgeous weave, there are a few bad ones. And a healthy weave is even more rare. To be sure yours is one that works, follow our five commandments, expert style and product advice, and you'll be sure to turn heads.
1 Choose the Right Texture
Buying quality hair is absolutely essential, but it's not enough. Selecting a believable texture is critical. "Superstraight hair with nappy roots looks crazy," says celebrity stylist Porsche Waldo of Ebony Design in New York City (Faith Evans, Mya, JoJo). "I've coined the term 'Kunta meets Becky,' " says stylist Nelson Vercher of the Rita Hazan salon in New York City (Tamia, Phylicia Rashad, Britney Spears), who also wove our opening look. If the weave is bone straight and your visible hair is tightly coiled, or if the purchased hair looks like it would never have grown out of your scalp, it's wrong. Most important, the texture should be one that complements your complexion and features. It's not that you shouldn't rock straight styles; just choose hair that looks the way your own hair looks when straightened.
* Do show some scalp or your hairline so the look is more realistic. The weave and your hair should blend together beautifully.
Buying human hair by the ounce, as opposed to in a pack, is the preference of top stylists. Eight to ten ounces of human hair can cost from $200 to $600.
2 Buy Human Hair
Most celebrity stylists say no to using synthetic hair. The consensus is that it looks like plastic. It also melts under heat, so forget about curling or straightening. "It just doesn't move like human hair," says Vercher. "Too many people are allergic to it," adds celeb stylist Yusef of Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa in New York City (Solange), who created the weaves on this page and the following two. But stylist to the stars Ursula Stephen (Rihanna, Keisha Cole) has a different point of view. "It really depends on what look you're going after. Sometimes synthetic hair can work, if you know how to flip it," she says. "I have some synthetic Afro-kinky hair that I put in often. I get tons of compliments when I wear it."
* Don't choose a weave that doesn't mesh with your lifestyle. If you work out a lot, try a texture and cut that needs little heat or manipulation.
3 Cut It Into Shape
What you do with your weave after it's in is just as crucial as choosing the right hair texture. Too much hair will look like a wig. "Every weave needs to be shaped according to head size and face shape," says Stephen. Yusef adds, "Razor-cut that weave; you've got to take some of the weight out of it." Natural, thinned ends are also much more believable than blunt, baby-doll ends. "If you don't have the weave shaped correctly, it won't fall naturally," says Vercher. Weavers who can cut are few and far between. Get your weave done by the best, then have it cut and thinned only by a stylist who's a whiz with the scissors.
* Do give your weave a full brush-through daily, in order to prevent tangling and matting.
* Don't flip your head upside down in the shower when washing your weave. This creates tangling.
4 Customize The Weft
Custom-blending the color and texture of each weft, also called a track, ensures a realistic weave. Top stylists swear by customized tracks, like the ones used to create every weave featured in this story. Since a variety of textures can make up a single head of hair, one secret to achieving a look that's close to what nature gave us is to blend wavy and curly or wavy and straight textures. Not only can the texture and color be varied, but the length as well. "By placing various lengths throughout the hair, I reduce bulk," says Vercher. "I still have to cut it, but I prefer to place shorter pieces on the top and longer ones on the bottom."
* Do try an alcohol-free mousse. Apply to wet hair before you blow-dry. This will hold the style in place without weighing the hair down.
5 Handle With Care
Treat your weave like you would your real hair. Don't be afraid of it. Wash it weekly and "Give it a good comb through, daily," says celebrity stylist Lawrence Davis (Tyra), who just won an Emmy for Outstanding Hair for The Tyra Banks Show. If you don't detangle daily, the hair sheds and gets tangled in the braid, causing unnecessary hair loss when you remove the track. Human hair wefts can last almost a year if you take care of them. Deep-condition like you would your own hair. Hot oil treatments and steam treatments maintain manageability. Also make sure your own hair dries properly after you wash and condition. If not, you could encourage mildew-not a healthy or pleasant-smelling scalp condition. Invest in a hooded dryer. Clip varying sections up so that the heat can get to your hair underneath. Once your hair is dry, style as usual.
* Don't forget your brows. Black brows and blond or red hair don't mix. Have your stylist lift your brow color to better coordinate with your hair color.
WHERE TO FIND GREAT HAIR
Atlanta Custom Crowns, 678-421-0805, customcrowns.com; Hair-Ex, 404-843-4447, hair-ex.com
Detroit Eastern Wig & Hair Co., 313-965-3800; Keda's Custom Hair Units & More, 313-424-2974; Celebrity Hair Co., 877-721-4736
Houston, Texas X Beauty Supply, 281-580-8191
Los Angeles Extensions Plus, 818-881-5611; His & Her Hair, 800-421-4417, hisandher.com; Giovanni and Son, 818-908-0183
New York City Adorable Hair-Do Corp., 212-989-7500, adorablehairdo.com; Lugo's Hair, 212-979-5160
Washington, D.C. Cambridge Beauty Supply, 202-832-4100
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Wait......
Wait until you find a guy that calls you beautiful instead of hot or sexy. Who calls you back when you hang up on him? Who will stay awake just to watch you sleep? Wait for the guy who kisses your forehead. He wants to show you off to the world when you are in your sweats. Who holds your hand in front of his friends? Wait for the one who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares about you and how lucky he is to have you. Wait for the one who turns to his friends and says "that's her."
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday Voabulary word of the day
Monday Voabulary word of the day is:
Irenology- it means the study or science of peace.
Irenology- it means the study or science of peace.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Your Editor and Chief:
Your Editor and Chief:My mind is like an ocean it'll take years to discover, blunt, straight-forwards, tasty, cutie, erotic, fun-loving, careless, aggressive, compassionate, eager, trust-worthy, affectionate, stylish- bamma, goofy, sexy, realist, optimist, democrat, obama-biden, anti-kiss ass, child-like, emotional, drama-fanatic, lingerie- wearing woman that I am.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday Vocabulary word of the day.
Sorry again, it's Tuesday and I was on a Holiday weekend vac; here's a word to add to your vocabulary:
Lotus: The fruit of this plant.
Lotus: The fruit of this plant.
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