May 25, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured
1. Have you always worn your hair natural? Since I was a little girl, I had a perm in my hair, but I never really kept up with getting a perm every 6-8 weeks. My beautician said, “If you keep this up, I’m not gonna put a perm on it again!” Because I had
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April 23, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Products
Pura Vida has done it again. We came together to bring to you one of the hottest body lines of the Beauty Industry. Moroccan Oil has launched their Body Line and we proudly present the Moroccan Body experience to the Abilene Community. The Collection Includes all that your body will need to be purified, moisturized
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March 17, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Hairstimony
1. What made you want to start your ebonycurlz Facebook page? What made me want to start my Ebonycurlz Instagram page? Initially was the fact that I had decided I wanted to grow my hair out to waist length but I was really lazy when it came to taking care of it, maintaining it, and just
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February 4, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
Were all trying to avoid heat damage while trying to manage tight curls. Meanwhile most of us desire knee cap length hair, and so a good blowout every now and then can be a great break from a consistent “wash and go” lifestyle. I am a huge fan of the Professional Moroccan Oil line
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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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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
| Events
The long awaited Launch Party is finally here. This day is a day to celebrate the Secret Curl Society and it’s mission of a Empowering women and girls one curl at a time. The evening will jump off with a runway show showcasing diverse curls, followed by wellness vendors to enrich women’s lives and concluding
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October 8, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
The Breakdown: 1. Cleanse- Mizani Thermasmooth 2. Deep Condition – Custom blend for smoothing 3. Condition – Phase 2 Leave in conditioner spray 4. Protect – Mizani Thermal protectant and serum 5. Style – Dudley Cream Press 6. Finish- Blowdry, press, bend, and spray light oil mist and Moroccan oil Hairspray for hold and humidity
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