January 13, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Hairstimony
Hairstimony by Casundra Johnson 1. Tell me about your natural journey. My natural hair journey begins in 1999 flipping through one of those black hair magazines, trying to figure out what my next hair style was going to be. I came across a picture that screamed do me, do me, do me. It was a
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January 13, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
First and foremost I have tried almost every twist cream the world has ever known. Back when I started this “natural thang” there were no twist creams; only leave in conditioners and I lived on Parnevu leave in conditioner. I will do a review on this soon. Back to Keracare, this is my #1 twist
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January 6, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured
Little children are sensitive, full of love and admiration for others and constantly seeking approval from us; the important people in their lives. When behind the chair, I see so many young curlies who disapprove of their curls. They look at me with longing eyes wondering if I can straighten their hair to look
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December 24, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Featured
Can you believe it? She cut this beautiful hair off and empowered another woman or girl by donating to Locks of Love! This woman was one of my first clients as a professional Stylist and through her I learned that “all curls aee created equal.” After styling her hair for the first time,
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December 24, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Products
This review comes to you with much enthusiasm and gratitude. The Moroccan Oil Brand has truly outdone themselves and provided a quality product like to professionals for the benefit of the clients. I will slowly review all of the Moroccan Oil products but I will start with the product that brings relief to the
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December 8, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Events
In Abilene, Texas, this group of women celebrated their diversity through the unity of their curly hair. The evening was hosted by Founder, Janelle Sands, Textured Stylist at Pura Vida Salon and Spa where the Launch was held. Abilene rocked it like the big city Curl Meets Ups given by bloggers like Taren
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December 7, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Events
Ready to take your (or your child’s) natural lifestyle to another level? Come and learn Janelle Sands’ Method of hair braiding to empower you on your journey. This course is open to 25 students. Light refreshments will be provided and students will leave with course handouts.Please reserve your placement by submitting your $10.00 payment through
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November 12, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Styles
Have we not gone protective style crazy? I would say were all completely obsessed with haîr protection. This method of hair preservation is mostly utilized by kinky or tight curly textured women. Other curl types need to be sure to take on a protective mentality by protecting hair from heat styling and using protective sleep
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November 12, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Styles
It doesn’t matter what new styles come to the forefront temporarily. The classics will always be our tried and true jewels. Take this cornrow style; It serves us throughout the summer heat, the winter air, wet and wild days and elegant escapades. Similar to the new box braid craze, I wish Solange Knowles will soon
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October 31, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Styles
This Transitioner has been at it for roughly 7 months. We have found this to be a really great option for her to wear as she transitions. This style allows her to focus on other areas of her life as she knows her hair is taken care of for a few weeks;roughly 3-4. My client
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