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**Please know that the delivery of books will take place after the official book release date, August 15th.**

Stay tuned for information regarding the release party.....

Side Note: It has truly been an experience and we are eager to share our journey!!!

Respect the BUSH!


We want you to be surprised with the product but here is a distorted image of the cover..... The book is full of color, confessions, beauty and pride!

with love.....

Ode to Africa

Sunday, January 9th, we've got two beauties

stepping up and stepping out.....

KEKEP

VONDELLA

Get ready.....Africa awaits.....

Carla Confesses

A little over a year ago, I caught my best friend staring at my head. He asked, "What are you going to do about your hair?" I had been attempting to grow it out, rather unsuccessfully, for almost a year after a series of unfortunate incidents with relaxers, permanent hair color and scissors. "I don't know," I replied. He suggested I stop relaxing it and go natural. "Besides," he said, "Do you even know what your natual hair LOOKS like?" I didn't. So I grew it out and to my pleasant surprise, I loved it! I hadn't seen my natural texture since I was about 12, which was when my mom slapped a Dark and Lovely in it one day after several foggy mornings kept destroying my carefully pressed hair. So when I heard about what the BushBroads were doing, I was almost foaming at the mouth to be a part of it. And what an awesome experience it was! Everyone was so easy to work with. Gia showed me a new way to curl my hair, Joy gave me a beautiful face and Davita's styling is magazine worthy. Marquita and Meesh took some fabulous shots. The whole experience made me feel glamorous and special. Keep up the awesome work ladies! :)

Pretty Outspoken: Corvaya!

Meet Corvaya!

She'll be transformed soon but, hey, introductions

are always in order.....

1) In one word, how would you describe your hair?

Beasty.
2) How long have you been without a perm or applied any other straightening chemicals?
It has been six years! At a young age I realized that I only felt pretty when I had a fresh relaxer. I had to make some changes!
3) Beauty is SELF MADE!
4) Do you have any interesting hair rituals?
If I want a more tamed, curled fro I make thick finger curls in the shower with conditioner, sit under the dryer after, and then separate them in the morning. When I am feeling wild (which is most days) I let my hair air dry and let it do whatever it wants to do!
5) What products do you use?
It truly depends on the season, Carefree Curl works well on my hair in the Winter with a dab of anti frizz. I have yet to find something that keeps my hair fully moisturized in the heat. 

 'This one if for all the multicultural women reading this. Embrace your hair as much you embrace your culture! There is no right or wrong way, love it and it will love you.'

Thanks Corvaya!

We'll see you soon.....

Pretty Outspoken: Lovy

Meet Lovy!

1) Was there a specific someone who encouraged you to become natural? If so, who?
My decision to go natural was a personal decision. I decided to go natural Sept. 26, 2006 on the spur of the moment. I had been contemplating it for some time, but never had the guts to do it. Then, one day I walked into a well-known natural hair care salon, sat in the chair and opted for the BIG chop! I truly believed that if I could let go of all of that hair I could let go of anything in life that was in one way or another suppressing my growth.

2) Why aren't more women embracing their natural hair?
I think that the most common reason for more women refusing to embrace their natural hair stems from internally rooted reasons. I know a few women who just simply fear entering into the" unknown." When I say unknown I simply mean they fear what their natural texture will look and feel like and whether or not they will be able to maintain it. Many women seem to have the perception that their natural hair will be "nappy" or "ugly" when in fact everyone that I know that has taken the leap towards natural hair has fully embraced and fallen in love with their kinks and coils.

3) In one word, how would you describe your locs?
Unique!

4) What's your definition of beauty?
Beauty is not defined by the straightness or length of your hair. Beauty in essence is truly skin deep. You have to love everything about you, imperfections and all in order to truly recognize what real beauty is. Beauty is not defined my the woman, but rather the woman defines beauty. So, while I could give my definition of beauty it would only pertain to me as an individual.

5) What would you say to someone thinking about becoming natural but is a little hesitant?
To those contemplating going natural I say "Do It" what's the worse that could happen? Hair will always grow back.

6) What products do you use?
I use a number of products because I like to experiment and see what works best... I've used all of the Miss Jessies products, deva poo, Curls, Jane Carters solution , Kinky Curly, Carols Daughter, Uncle Funkys Daughter, Hair Rules, Mango and Lime, as well as other brands. At the end of the day, you have to find the products that works BEST for you in ever sense of the word from budget to end results.

Pretty Outspoken: Chakayla

So, this beauty is Chakayla....
She'll be transformed November 21st....
She has a few things to share.....

1) Seeing as though you've been natural for a year, what made you detest chemical applications?
The year before chopping off all my hair and reinventing myself, my hair was so thin and unhealthy. I was sick of looking like every other black chick on my college campus, which is predominantly white. Two months before entering college my freshman year I decided to transition until my new growth started peeking out. Anxious and apprehensive, yes two horrible combinations, I cut if off October 18, 2009. This has been one of the best decisions I have made since graduating from high school. In a crowd full of chicks addicted to creamy crack, I am the BUSHY BROAD everyone looks at.


2) Do you think being natural will effect any of your relationships? If so, in what way?
I am currently in a relationship and he met me when I was six months into my natural journey and it was way shorter than what is was now. Only a REAL man can truly appreciate a woman who is natural. One guy told me he thinks its sexy that a woman is natural, its shows that she is confident and comfortable in her own skin. I guess I said all that to say that being natural hasn't affected any of my relationships, but I've had exes say rude comments when I first cut if off, but that's why there exes.

3) What about finding a job? Do you think it will intefere?
It all depends on where natural divas are trying to find jobs. I have aspirations to work in the fashion industry, but I never know where I will end up after graduation. But I will NEVER go back to creamy crack no matter what. I've seen CEOs with natural dos that look dope and professional, the world is changing slowly but surely, my loves.

4) What products do you use?
I currently use Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner that I got from Target. Carol's Daughter leave conditioner spritz, and I just brought this line called Black Earth product that I'm anxious to use.

5) Do you have any interesting hair rituals?
I don't know if I would call it interesting but I braid or twist my hair before I got to bed.

6) Fill in the blank: My hair is _________________.....
FIERCE, with a mind of its own!
 
SEE YOU SOON CHAKAYLA!!!

Monique

Monique Has A Moment~

Regal is the word that comes to mind when describing my BushBroad photo shoot. I am a woman with a disability and the team accomodated me by coming to my home to transform me into a BushBroad queen! Including a woman with a disability really shows that they are capturing a "broad" spectrum of natural sisters in the movement. The creative energy and love that they brought to my home was a beautiful feeling. The back drop for my shoot had names of famous and powerful black women past to present that inspire us to carry ourselves as queens; it was an honor to even sit in front of those names painted on a cloth. Having been officially stamped a BushBroad makes me feel even stronger and ready to rule in every area of my life. "Off with the heads of those that don't respect the BUSH!"



Thank you Davita, Marquita, Meesh, Gia, and Ty via Joy for making me look so beautiful!


Monique Stamps

Pretty Outspoken: Amina

 This is Amina (and her precious son).

She will be transformed in November along 

with other models from Georgia.

We asked.

She shared.

1) How long have you been natural?

I've been wearing my hair natural for over 15 years!

 

2) What significance does your hair have?

Great question. At different times my hair has meant different things, in fact, if I were asked this question a week ago my answer would be totally different. Today I would have to say my hair signifies a "BEAUTIFUL REBELLION." I recently moved back to my hometown which is not as "progressive" as Atlanta and right away I noticed the stares, the "sneak peeks" and the gawking of the people around me. Maybe they've never seen an afro all big and bushy like this in real life, hee hee! It's certainly not the norm here. Anyway, I decided rather than doing my usual up-do, i would keep doing the full fledged in your face kinky afro. You know, use it as a natural beauty wake up call. I think the fact that my almost 2 year old son has a HUGE afro himself adds to the amazement!    

 

3) What is your definition of beauty?

Beauty to me is confidence and kindness. It is positivity and joy. When you possess these qualities, beauty can't help but to shine through.

 

4) Do you have any interesting hair rituals? If so, please share.

Hummmm, hair rituals. Not really at this time, BUT there are a few things that make being a "bushbroad" A WHOLE LOT easier. First, I always deal with my hair in sections when detangling, washing and styling. Second, keeping a wide toothed comb and a "strong" paddle brush on deck is a must. This third one may sound a little funny but it's real. I am CONSTANTLY telling my hair how much I love it. I really think, it helps it to grow better. ;)

 

5) What products do you use?

My go-to pomade is Jane Carter Solutions "Nourish and Shine," the name says it all. For smoothin out the edges or a more firm up do, nothing, is touching Hick's "Edges!"

 

Wanna become a BushBroad?

Are you 'pretty outspoken'?

Email a pic to BushBroads@gmail.com!

We'll take care of the rest :)

Joy & Pain

Our team is down one.
We've lost a bad ass Broad.
But she has much work to do.
And, so we must let her do just that.
Here's to Joy!! (http://www.flawlessmakeupart.net/)
Continue to beat those faces sis!!!
Much love.....

Next?

This Sunday, the movement continues with

two more beauties.....

Meet the 'CandyGirls'!!

Jamie

Jania

Want to be a model,

tell us about yourself and send a pic to

BushBroads@gmail.com.....



Photos, Photos, Photos

Is your hair natural?

Send us pics so we can share your beauty

with the world.....

We want to see it all:

locs, fros, fades!

Show us what you got.....

bushbroads@gmail.com