Wednesday, May 16, 2012

How to find joy in the midst of your transition

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Savior, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
 He is mighty to save

Forever, author of salvation
He rose & conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

 
I woke up; with this song in my spirit today and I wanted to share it with you, beautiful women of God. Our God is mighty to save! This is the seasons for God’s people to really trust and believe in him like never before I have a message for you today. That focuses on your hair and your spiritual and mental wellness. I understand if some might question my objective in this message but you will soon see how this message will tie into every transition you have dealt with or dealing with in life, including your hair. When you think of the word transition, you think of a change or something eluding to change. The word transition is a word that sends some into panic mode because of the fear of the unknown. In which, change is inevitable in this existence we call life. 

Transition in Christ, transition in hair, transition in marriage, transition in death, may it be spiritually or physically it is necessary in order for you to get from one place to another. Therefore, transition is necessary for you to triumph into your destiny. In the midst, of our transition we experience hair loss, ups downs, storms, anxiety, depression, the list goes on but I am here to tell you it is a part of life. Who said that transition would be easy? I was always told anything worth having or going for, requires a person to be stretched from one place to another, stretching could take place in the area of your trust or faith, or the expansion of your mind.

Think on this, when a women transitions from being relaxed to natural she will encounter turbulence within her hair regimen. Turbulence can cause an interruption in the way a person is used to doing things. Transiting will cause you to have new growth that will be in conflict, with your relaxed hair because your roots are curly. Some may experience unwanted breakage due to improper handling of the hair. Old products may no longer work as they did before. Some women may break down and cry because they are fighting against the process of going natural. In which, I found that this is the time that most women may experience some self-esteem issues. Again I ask you, who told you that transitioning would be easy? In all things consider Christ because he plays an intricate part is all transitions.

Remember, he can move all mountains and everything will work for the good of those called according to his purpose. To encourage you even the more, know that God stretches who he loves. The children of Israel were in the midst of a transition to the promise land, when they began to doubt God and Moses his servant.  All they could think about at that time was the discomfort transiting bought. Therefore, when things did not go their way they murmured and complained (Exodus 16:2-3) about the process when their victory was on the other side, in just a few days. Eleven days to be exact. (Deuteronomy 1:2) Regardless, of how rough your transition gets remember to have faith and trust in God because your faith and trust will ultimately play a critical role in your processing time. The word says in Roman 8:28 “and we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”. Therefore, count it on joy that you are in the midst of a transition because that means you are preparing to go to a greater place in Christ, in your career, in your business, in your education, and in your hair. Beautifuls, your hair is going to get longer, stronger, and healthier because you are going to begin to flow with the process. 

Z signing off for now he can and will move all mountains because he is mighty to save!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

I am getting married to my hair


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In my opinion, going natural is like getting married. It requires a lot of work, such as compromise, acceptance, understanding, self-awareness, determination, encouragement, patience, prayer, courage, and consistency. When you make the decision to go natural it is a formal union between you and your hair. Just like marriage is a formal union in which you choose to give recognition to that relationship. Giving the same recognition to hair is necessary for the success of your journey. Even if you are not married, the same principles still apply. In fact, this concept applies to all relationships good or bad. Building a relationship between you and your natural hair will take some work, but all relationships do. Commitment may appear to be a burden for some, but (in most cases) for others it is simply a lack of understanding. Some people may not understand what is required; others may lack patience with their individual growth process; others can lack the courage to accept the truth about their hair's texture.  Sometimes, it is all of the above. That being said, begin to look at your relationship with your hair and body like a marriage; commit to it...until death do you part.

Until to next time Z

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Meet Our New Stylist LaTwana Oliver!




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Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Connecticut. I moved to NC in 1995 to attend Johnson C. Smith University and have been a resident of Raleigh for several years.

What is your mission?

My mission is to fulfill my God given purpose and destiny.  I am a social worker by education and career and had chosen this field because of my love for people and my passion and desire to encourage and help.  In every area of my life, I strive  live out this purpose even as a natural hair stylist.

How long have you been in the business? Did you desire to become a natural consultant? Why do you enjoy what you do?

I have been styling my own hair since I was younger. I always enjoyed changing my hair styles and creating styles that made me feel even more beautiful and unique. My hair is an extension of me and my creativity is a gift from God. I have been styling my natural hair for nearly 3 years. I did not realize that my true gift was in this area. My creativity flourished as I progressed in my natural hair journey.  I began styling other peoples hair over a year ago. It wasn’t until I met Zora who said my hair always looked beautiful and I should expand my gift and share it with other women, that I considered becoming a stylist.  After prayer and consideration of her words, I began my business and started my journey as a natural hair stylist. I realized it wasn’t just about hair but it is a combination of my love for hair and love for people. I never saw myself becoming a natural hair stylist but when I realized my gift and my niche, I did not want to take for granted what I had been blessed with. I truly believe our hair is an extension of ourselves, an expression of our individuality and uniqueness.  My goal is to promote wholeness and beauty from the inside out. I enjoy doing this because it is not just about hair, in the process I am able to educate, listen, share, encourage, and meet  other women who share the common bond of love for themselves and love for their hair.

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