CATCHING UP ON WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

How are you all doing?  I hope enjoying the summer months. 

I have to say that I am not good at this.  I started of very enthusiastic about blogging, great way to vent, share news, what's new, what's old etc.  However, as you can see ......I've done nothing!!!  As we get "younger" trying to keep up with all this new technology is time consuming, but to stay in business, its almost a must.

So with that said what has been happening?????  Alot!!!  I've been on the road doing what I do best, teaching.  Taliah's World Natural Hair Show was phenomenal show.  It was so packed that they had to shut the doors.  I was like a child candy store.  It was just beautiful to see sooooo many sisters sporting their natural hairstyles and wearing it proudly.  The vendors with new products, handmade crafts, and yes my new T's went down very well!!  My models, Bridgette, Sancia, Paulette and Sharon, did my proud.  I taught two classes, Curly Twists, and Loc Styling.

                                                  

Bronner Bros show in Maryland was good.  Classrooms were packed.  I taught Transition to Natural Hair and Loc Extension.  What I like about this show is that my class is filled with Professional Stylist eager and hungry to learn how to transition their clients and provide better transitional services.  My Instructional DVD's did well.  I hope those who purchased benefited from them.

The Premiere Orlando.  Well well well, if you have not been to this show, you have not been to a hair show.  Its two days filled with amazing, cutting, coloring, styling, mega stage shows......its like WOW!!!  Aziza Yasmin, and Essence China (Natural Hair stylists') were also blow away with what they saw.  The show needs to be three days.  You need a day and a half each for classroom and walk the floor, there is so much to take in.  Yes my classes were packed, and thanks to Phyllis, Yasmin and Essence for their help.  I taught Loc Extension and Curly Twists.  I was also blessed to have to have Asha Mandella, Gusiness World Book of Records holder for the longest loc, at my booth.  Yes she took people breath away as they approached the booth they could see hair......as they got closer, more hair........and then there was more hair.....and finally there was Asha!  The facial expressions were priceless!!!   I think Asha's face has a fixed smile on it with all the pictures she has to pose for.  Love your spirit Asha and hanks for tacking the time out to attend.

       

 

So what's next......working on putting some Hands On classes together.  Starting and Maintaing Locs, Loc Extensions, and different Braiding Techniques.  Save the date13th November, 2011, Natural Hair Care Seminar, Vibz Uptown, Hartford CT. 

For shows, check my events on the website for more information.

Love n HUGS
Maria Thompson
Twist & Curves

HANDS ON LOC MAINTENANCE & LOC EXTENTION CLASSES

TWIST & CURVES

Presents

HANDS ON LOC CLASSES

STARTING & MAINTAING LOCS. (this will be performed on a live model).

 Ungroomed Locs

                                         Groomed Locs
Date: 19th, 20th March 2011.
Place: W. hartford, CT,
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fee: $200

In this class you will learn:
1. How to properly wash locs;
2. Products to use and not to use so as to avoid build up;
3. How to start locs, using two strand twists, interlocking and comb twists;
4. How to maintain them using the palm rolling method ...and interlocking when needed.

You will also receive a FREE Beginner Locs Instructional DVD, and Shampoo/Conditioner by Black Earth Products.

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LOC EXTENTION/LOC REPAIR/LOC RE-ATTACHMENT
Date: 19th, 20th March 2011.
Place: W. hartford, CT,
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $250 (Normally $350)!!

In this class you will learn:

1.  How to start locs by extending them.  This method works well with clients who do not want to cut their per or not wanting to go through the beginning stages of locking hair.

2.  Re-attach locs that might have fallen out

3.  Repair thinning locs

You will also receive a FREE Loc Extention DVD ($80 value), Black Earth Shampoo and LocUp Gel.

YOU WILL NEED SUPPLIES FOR THIS CLASS.

Mannequin/Stand

1 pk Human Hair

Sissors

2 Combs

Separators
(Supply Kit can be purchased for an additional $99.00)

Registration is required and MC/Visa is accepted.

Space is limited so call now to register, 860 523-4844

Maria Thompson
http://www.twistandcurves.com/

Brazillian Keratin Treatments & Chemicals That Can Affect Our Health

  

Interesting article on Brazillian Keratin Treatments which contains formaldehyde, making people sick.  If you are going to use chemicals whether it be household, perms, relaxers, acrylic nails, etc.. chemicals are chemicals and they can harm you. So pay attention to what they might be doing to your health.  

Some people react to the slightest smell and other don't.  Pay attention to your body.  When you see changes, try to think of meds you are taking, smells you are inhaling etc.

From my own personal experience, I was getting terrible headaches and realised that when my BP (Blood Pressure) was high it contributed to making them worst.  When I took Excedrin they went away.  I was sick with the flu at the beginning of the year and again my headaches got worse.  I could not understand why Excedrin, 4 Advil's (at one time) and NyQuil, was not getting rid of it.  My head was also burning on one side. 

I had to go to Home Depot for something to take away the smell of an oil spill in my basement.  While asking for help to find this, I was told, I'd better get rid of the smell as it caused headaches.  Ah Ah!! there was my culprit.  I was locked in my bedroom, with the flu, for two weeks, no fresh air and this just made my headaches unbearable.  Needless to say I went home, opened all my window, and yes headaches and burning stopped.  So all I needed to do was open the window to air my house and get rid of the smells too!!!

Stylist have to remember that they are working around chemicals all day, and some harsh ones too, color, bleaching, relaxers, perms, acrylic nails to name a few.  They do so in poor ventilated salons.  Some are affected right away, but for others later on in life they are wondering why they have all these unexplained health issues.  Make sure your area is properly ventilated.

Starting Locs, Loc Maintenance, & Loc Extensions

Starting Locs, Loc Maintenance, & Loc Extensions coming soon.  I am currently working on putting these classes together, here in Hartford.  If you are interested in learning about any other braiding techniques let me know. 

Cannot come to the classes, then allow us to come to you.  You can view our Instructional DVD's and purchase them online.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 


Maria Thompson
860 523-4844

Connecticut, New York, Braids, Locs, Twists, Natural Hair, Education

Bridal Photo Shoot

Completed my first photo shoot for the year and a Bridal one too, was very excited about that. I have always wanted to do a bridal shoot. The collaboration was with DanielleCicero the designer for the bridal dresses.  We participated in the Bridal Expo in Hartford, CT, Jan 15-16.  That was fabulous.  Expo was followed by the shoot.  Models, NuNu, Amalia, Monique, Greg and Kristen, were on point and Keith Claytor, Timefrozen was working the camera.  Brettnee Nelson did an excellent job with the makeup as always. Jewellry was made and provided by Jessica Dickens.  Talk about team work...you all rocked!!!

The purpose of the shoot was to showcase Afrocentric Styles for weddings.  Styles consisted of Flat Twists, Natural Hair and Locs see pictures below:

Locs Updo Side Sweep

Accented with pearl beads

Dresses by DanielleCicero

Updo Loc Style

Flat Twists w/Bantu Knots

Natural hair was two strand twisted and the twisted out the next day

Back was flat twisted up, for an updo look

Loc curls was achieved using pipe cleaners

(purchsed at the craft store!!!)

I'm trying to start the new year right....Yeah I have finally started a Blog!!!!  I have to thank Keston Duke, for encouraging me and walking me through setting this up.  Now I have to be diligent and post....that will help!!!

I will be sharing Natural Hair tips, show info, pictures, photo shoot that I do, classes I am teaching and yes my opinions.  I also am looking forward to your interactions.

I hope you to are off to a great start for the new year.  Wishing you all much success.

Maria Thompson
http://twistandcurves.com/