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- On the set of Great Day Houston – From left to right: Tyrika, Taleebah, Debra Duncan, Irozenell
No one was more surprised than I when I arrived at the KHOU studios this morning to attend a taping of Great Day Houston and found myself on camera! As an assistant organizer to the Nappy Love Houston meet up group, we’d previously attended a taping and met the host Debra Duncan, who also wears her hair natural, and our group had been requested to come be a party of her audience for her vintage style show today. You know…big 70’s fro meets 2009 fashion. Sounded like fun and we were thrilled to have been requested by Debra!
As the two other ladies from the group and I arrived at the studio, one of the producers met us at the door, informing us that one of us was to model our hair on the show. My fellow nappy sisters quickly appointed me before I could speak up and I was whisked off to hair and makeup. I must say Clemente Javier from Michalyndon’s salon made my hair look fabulous. I’d never styled my hair this way before and he and Ryan Chase, the makeup artist, made me look and feel like a diva.
Though my moment in the spotlight was brief (click here for the clip), it was a lot of fun and an awesome experience. Wearing my hair natural is more than just about beating the Houston heat, or even the overall easier maintenance. Wearing my hair natural is a way of life; it’s a lifestyle of health and caring for my body for years to come. Taking care of my hair and skin in a way that requires more thought, effort, and research is worthwhile to me because I have control over what does and doesn’t go into my body. I challenge everyone to take a moment and read the labels on your hair and skin care and really and truly take a look at the ingredients. If you don’t know what they are, you should wonder why?
Love and blessings to you all!
