January 2012
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Divorce & the Division of Assets: Does Kobe's Wife...
This post was created from a spontaneous Twitter rant. I saw the (above) young brother’s video and even though I’ve heard it all before-it started a fire!
Now the young brother in the video (link above) inspired this rant. Let me first say, he has every right to his “opinion”. No matter how uninformed or naive that opinion might be. I’m personally tired of...
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December 2011
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Twitter Thursdays 12/29/2011
******TOPIC: ALOE & HOW LONG CAN IT BE PRESERVED?******
Question 1) @PttSophisticate ASKS: How long are you able to keep your aloe once opened and refridged? Also, what is your take on Aloe Gel…as an alt & on its own?
My Answer:
As long as I keep my (unaltered, pure as it came) aloe vera juice refrigerated after opening, I’ve found it lasts for weeks. But if I leave it out...
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Air Jordans or Money for College?
Or their first car? Down payment on a house?
The biggest problem I have with expensive sneaker culture is rapid disposability. You buy the shoes, but they’re “out of style” in 3-6 months!
@MrsDjRass Tweeted me:@kimmaytube Eh. Not true for Jordans. I don’t have any, but they are considered “gym shoe culture” classics.
Sure, Air Jordans may be classics, but...
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Twitter Thursdays 12/22/2011
I only received a few questions for this week’s edition. If I don’t remind people, I guess they forget. :o) So I’m just going to answer the few I’ve received.
TOPIC: MAINTAINING MOISTURE IN HAIR
Question #1) @RaquiGarcia How do you moisturize *daily* after you’ve done a rod set?
My Answer: Firstly, adding water to a rod set would ruin the style. So I would...
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If 5 years from now you aren't earning more,...
Even though I’ve “retired” from my consulting career, I still receive emails/calls from former clients for work. What do I do? I’m going to tell you.
I simply forward my clients to respected colleagues I’ve worked with over the years. This is why your NETWORK is important. In fact, it makes me look good when I’m able to connect them to new talent.
One...
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A warning against strange "hair fads" for hair...
*from a spontaneous tweet rant* :o)
I’m almost hesitant to say anything about this cause there is so much willful ignorance regarding haircare — so this is take it or leave it
Got an email the other day from someone who has been using a latest fad hair regimen that involves among many things, not washing your hair for a month. And using certain combinations of “natural”...
November 2011
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Twitter Thursdays 11/17/2011
TOPIC: HEAT STRAIGHTENING (Preparation)
Question #1: I am planning on straightening my hair (blow dry then flat iron). Whats steps should I take? @CasaRobertson
My Answer: Here’s what I did when I straightened mine earlier this year, without incurring damage.
Step #1 Prepped my hair by washing/ deep conditioning/ keeping it well moisturized. Since I typically wash my hair in twists,...