#NaturallyActive

[lifestylehappyplace]

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🧜‍♂️Gosh I love these moments. This is the cool stuff we love to do, weather permitting. . . 🧜‍♂️My kids are naturally active and love the beach. It's cold here in NZ at the moment but I just love watching the kids enjoy life through their eyes. . . . #mumsheart #kidsatbeach #lifestylehappyplace #enjoyinglife #enjoyingmychildren #kidsinwater #familybalance #naturallyactive #activekids #activekidsarehappykids https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzv3L52lXxb/?igshid=1pgb1c2lcr6c

[welovenappyhair]

@naturallyact

[instalizer]

#Repost @gojauntly ・・・ Tomorrow is our FREE kids nature trail event in Brockley, London. Drop in anytime between 12-4pm & find @lizearlebeautyco prizes to snaffle up before your holiday! 👯‍♀️😍💚 • • • • • #Brockley #newcrossgate #newcross #se4 #se13 #lewisham #sydenham #foresthill #honoroak #peckham #peckhamrye #family #kidfriendly #nature #naturallyactive #happinessoutdoors #telegraphhill #nunhead #thisislondon #londonevents #londonbylondoners #nationalparkcity #blythehillfields https://ift.tt/2xUOihz

[dalovelee1]

Many congratulations and applause goes to Aleka Thrash (NaturallyACT) and Della Marie Levi on the success of the 2nd Annual Kinky Hair Connection GR.

Aleka Thrash & I

Rock Candy Earrings & Things by Della Marie

The event was held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Grand Rapids, MI on November 12, 2016.  It was truly an invigorating and motivating meetup with 50-75 beautiful Sistah Queens in attendance.

Felicia’s hair color tho!

Marley Ariyahu & I

Mary Dukes & I

Ms. Renewed Locs

Della Marie started the day off with a charismatic, interactive discussion about the importance of living one’s dream. She was the perfect person to facilitate the discussion because she has quite the resume. In addition to being the co-founder of the Kinky Hair Connection GR, she is also the founder of The Dream Big Sister Circle and owner of Rock Candy Earrings by Della Marie. She is living her dream but told a story that every Curly Girl present understood. That’s the story of continuing to work on your dreams despite having responsibilities that wear you out (children, jobs, bills, spouses, etc.). Della Marie encouraged us to find our passion and cultivate it. Some of the women shared their own dreams that included opening a respite care home for special needs kids, opening a beauty shop and becoming a model. Della Marie gave four tips for living one’s dream:

Make a plan.

Start something and continue doing it.

Schedule time to work on your dream just like it’s your job.

Have a good support system in place.

  Renewed Words

Monay “Renewed” Miller

Aleka facilitated the natural hair workshops. Aleka is a natural hair blogger, influencer and professional photographer. She has a relationship with several product manufacturers, many of which sponsored this event. Aleka’s workshops provided education about basic natural hair care. She taught about the importance of learning about hair porosity when  you choose your hair products and your hair care routine. Next she provided a hands-on demonstration to show what heat does to the hair follicles. Aleka encouraged us to use hair protectant on our hair any time we use heat, blow dryers, flat irons, or whatever. Save the tresses. Aleka also shared that she only uses the cool setting to blow dry her own tresses. Aleka provided a demonstration on how to properly take down two-strand twists for a twistout and how to use steam to keep our hair moisturized with a Q-Redew Handheld Steamer. A brand new Q-Redew was raffled at the end of the meetup. It was nice to see the steamer used in person. I’ve heard about them in natural hair groups and blogs but never seen one up close and personal. The Curl Friends had plenty of questions about their own experiences, problems, and concerns of being natural. Aleka was more than happy to share her expertise.

Just like last year, there was a panel discussion with natural hair enthusiasts who are experts in the Grand Rapids Community. The panel consisted of local natural hair stylist Sheena Webb of Gifted Hands by Sheena, natural hair stylist and product maker Marley Ariyahu of Beauty of Tziyon Boutique, independent makeup artist Paige Wright, and dietitian/RN Erin Webley.  Della Marie started the panel discussion with a few questions for each panelist before opening it up to the audience. Information was shared about how long to keep a protective style in place, what to use for thinning hair or alopecia, how often to clean your makeup brushes, and what to eat to promote optimal hair growth. It was very informative.

In between the workshops, the Kinky Hair Connection GR participants spent time chatting it up with each others and the vendors who were present. Some of the vendors included Rock Candy Earrings by Della Marie, Barb’s Bangles, Afro Princess Publishing, and many more. As you can see in the photos and videos, it was a great time. Make sure your in attendance because next year will be bigger and better. Unity is in the Hair!

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Where there is natural hair care products and information, there will be clothes to excite any diva like me.

The attendees were excited to learn about natural hair products and styling tips.

I still have two tickets ($70) for the Kinky Curly Connection Influencer's Brunch & Meetup on Saturday. You want them? Just share this post and subscribe to my blog. www.dalovelee1.com Winner will be announced tomorrow at 6 PM. Many congratulations and applause goes to Aleka Thrash (NaturallyACT) and Della Marie Levi on the success of the 2nd Annual Kinky Hair Connection GR.

[whitediamondxo]

The sales advisor said how good my skin and this is why; this moisturiser is just perfect 😍❤ #lizearle #naturallyactive #beauty #skincare #natural #bblogger

[alicaitrin]

I'm so glad I have the @lizearlebeautyco #cleanseandpolish back in my life! I've missed it 🌷 . . #lbloggers #bbloggers #ukbloggers #happy #flowers #pretty #instagood #nature #colours #plants #flowersofinstagram #floral #colorful #flowerstagram #purple #beautiful #photooftheday #beauty #mothernature #day #floweroftheday #petals #instablooms #flowerslovers #instagood #pursuepretty #skincare #lizearle #naturallyactive

[nutmeggingerwales]

@lizearlebeautyco #cleanseandpolish 🙋🏻💳👌🏻 #Repost @lizearlebeautyco with @repostapp. ・・・ You can never have too much Cleanse & Polish... How many bottles do you have in your bathroom cupboard? #LizEarle #naturallyactive

[slaplondon]

The Nailistas are still working their magic at #beautyconlondon the @lizearlebeautyco beach come and choose from the gorgeous colours we have on offer #naturallyactive #nailistalondon

[tashas-face]

@lizearlebeautyco 😊❤ #naturallyactive #bbloggers #beautyconlondon #tashaatbeautycon

[dalovelee1]

repost @kinkyhairconnectiongr #Repost @datrulovelee1 • • • I gotta show love to my girls @dellamarielevi and @naturallyact for pulling off the @KinkyHairConnectionGR Influencer’s Brunch & Meet Up. This is an opportunity for naturals and those thinking about going natural to get some support. You will have an opportunity to learn about techniques, products and people who can support your natural hair journey. The pictures on this post are from this event in previous years. I’m giving one lucky reader two tickets to attend. Here’s what you gotta do: Follow my blog via WordPress or email if you don’t have an account Leave a comment below what you would like to read on my blog Like my Facebook page Follow me on Instagram @datrulovelee1 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcKnTaB4-F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gz5ybhysonf0

[whitediamondxo]

Here is a #nomakeup #selfie in co-operation with my new #blog post on my skincare shelf. LINK IN BIO ❤📚🖌 #naturallyactive #lizearle #bblogger

[whitediamondxo]

Am in love with the scent of this cleanse & Polish ❤ #lizearle #naturallyactive #cleanseandpolish #happyskin #skincare #bblogger

[whitediamondxo]

The clear indication that I have a loving relationship with Liz Earle's skin care range 🙊🙈 #skincare #beauty #happyskin #naturallyactive #lizearle

[slaplondon]

Stop by the beach to get your @lizearlebeautyco manicure with @nailista_london at #beautyconlondon #naturallyactive #nailistalondon

[slaplondon]

Happy hands at the @lizearlebeautyco stand at #beautyconlondon #naturallyactive #nailistalondon