I am sure you have questions about Black Voices' newest black blog and I've got answers. Who is this girl? What is this 
blog about and what can you expect (click below for more)?
I thought I would kick off the hair blog with an introduction. I'm CoilyGirly and this is Black Voices' newest blog, 'I Am My Hair.' I am not a licensed professional. I am simply someone who is passionate about hair. When I get together with friends we find ourselves eventually swapping hair tips and sharing stories about our stylists. Eventually, I decided it might be a good time to take this pastime online and this is the result. Several times a week you'll find me online blogging about some of my favorite products, biggest mistakes, favorite styles, and much more. This blog is an invitation for conversation so please don't forget to drop off a comment or two. I won't leave the fellas out either. I am an equal opportunity enthusiast.
Now let me address the name. I am sure it will spark controversy, if not many questions. 'I Am My Hair' is clearly a play off of India.Arie's hair anthem. I think every person can identify with the strong statement flowing through her lyrics. Similar to the clothes on my back, my hair also makes a powerful statement. I think that is one of the many beauties of our hair. Depending on our mood, we can rock it straight, curly, braided, twisted, cropped or my favorite gentlemen bald and beautiful. So while my hair does not define me, it is a part of who I am. Therefore, I am my hair.
I hope I can count on you BV'ers for support and comments!
Contacting me via snail mail:
Black Voices Editor
c/o America Online
22070 Broderick Drive, 12E:D14
Dulles, Virginia 20166
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By: afrobella on 8/03/2007 9:02AM
I look forward to reading your posts, CoilyGirly!
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By: Cecil Jones on 7/22/2007 12:13AM
How many conversations can you have about hair before you just don't care? I don't care now. Isn't "Magic Johnson's" wife named "Cookie?" It's hard to say anything without offending someone. Keep this off the main track if you want to have a serious converation. That's what's wrong with our Black Voices. We aren't respected because we don't have anything serious to add to the conversation. What we say matters and people do listen if we are right.
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By: Cecil Jones on 7/22/2007 12:15AM
Another one of those mysterious mistakes. It's a conspiracy.
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By: Shawn on 7/23/2007 12:49PM
Looking forward to reading and participating in your thoughts....I am my hair also...at the least it's a HUGE part of who I am.
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By: Ms Mel on 7/27/2007 10:51AM
I look forward also to the information that can be shared here. And to share the historical info that has us black woman so exhorbitantly tied to our hair/ our presentation to the world/presentation in the professional arena etc etc etc... need I say more?!!!!
I think this will be a great place for us to share and grow because of each other.
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By: Sassy on 7/24/2007 10:40PM
I am looking forward also- Good solid information that helps us beautiful black women be more beautiful!
Sassy
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By: PEG on 7/25/2007 7:12PM
I think your blog is a great idea. My hair style says a lot about my personality. It is important that women and men begin to think about styles that appropriately suit them. Someone has to talk about it so why not begin with Black Voices? It might take time to find the best stylist but trust me when I say that it is worth the extra effort and cost to find the right stylist and salon. One should never rely on convenience or low budget prices. Always remember: You get what you pay for. The "Cookie" story is the best example of what can happen when you don't do your research. I am in the salon once or twice per week and let my stylist know the "look" I am going for. This is the case even with less than two incles of permed and color hair! I am looking forward to your thoughts and ideas...Can we start with Venus and Serena? They both use a "celebrity stylist," have money and their hair is a "hot (not taken literally) mess." I suggest one of the African Braid shops in Harlem on 125th Street (preferably next to the Apollo) especially because they can catch those edges. Cost: $100.00 or negotiable. Look: Priceless! Next topic: Corn rows and men: Just say no.
Best wishes. P.E.G.
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By: PEG on 7/25/2007 7:14PM
I think your blog is a great idea. My hair style says a lot about my personality. It is important that women and men begin to think about styles that appropriately suit them. Someone has to talk about it so why not begin with Black Voices? It might take time to find the best stylist but trust me when I say that it is worth the extra effort and cost to find the right stylist and salon. One should never rely on convenience or low budget prices. Always remember: You get what you pay for. The "Cookie" story is the best example of what can happen when you don't do your research. I am in the salon once or twice per week and let my stylist know the "look" I am going for. This is the case even with less than two inches of permed and color treated hair! I am looking forward to your thoughts and ideas...Can we start with Venus and Serena? They both use a "celebrity stylist," have money and their hair is a "hot (not taken literally) mess." I suggest one of the African Braid shops in Harlem on 125th Street (preferably next to the Apollo) especially because they can catch those edges. Cost: $100.00 or negotiable. Look: Priceless! Next topic: Corn rows and men: Just say no.
Best wishes. P.E.G.
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By: valerie on 7/26/2007 6:06AM
I just finish read your blog and the first few were okay ,but than P.E.G, started in on two of our sisters Venus and Serena, lets not use this blog to bash other sisters, but lets use it to inform each other of helpful hints about our hair. We Black Women are colorful, beautiful, and smart, however mainstream America always cast us in a less than way, lets not degrade our sisters in any. Truth being we all get up and look at ourselves in the mirror in the morning, so we have to see the condition of our do. Anyway lets blog on and commit to partnering and inspiring each other to be the best we can. I speak to young women and more than anything I find that their self-esteem is not intact, lets commit to complimenting the next sister we meet alon the way, whether we like her do or not nothing is wrong with saying hello my sister.
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By: Tam on 7/27/2007 7:08PM
I hope this site lives up to "my" expectations L.O.L.
Any suggestions for someone with "almost" naturally currly hair. It is fine, thick and very curly, and wild. I don't need a perm just flat iron and it is perfect, but when it is curly it is a mess.
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