What you’ll find on this blog…
Originally, my intentions were to make this all about nappy hair and related topics. I soon realized that makes me yawn because there’s only so much you can say, plus I’m sooooo not the beauty type (don’t wear makeup, sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t). I will continue to post nappy stuff as I try new products and new-do’s and such, but I’m also going to share topics that strike a nerve for me and call at my soul to speak out, websites and blogs worth checking, black media and entertainment news, charitable causes, current events, history revisited, etc. Those who know me in my day to day life know that I’m passionate about things and have no problems letting people know what I think.
I hope you enjoy visiting and reading something here that strikes your fancy and provokes discussion or at least makes you laugh.
I only know you’re here if you tell me so leave a comment or share a good hair stylist or barber in your town (you know how hard that is to find).
myspace: myspace.com/affroditesez
facebook: www.facebook.com/affrodite
twitter: affrodite
On the subject of nappy…
I’ve contemplated going natural since my undergrad years and finally did it for good in August 2004 shortly after starting grad school. I just got that feeling that the time was right (the decision to head back to school after 9 years was life changing in itself), so I cut off my relaxer and never looked back. It was one of the the most liberating things I’ve done in my lifetime. I don’t reject anyone who has chemicals in their hair- heck, I’m starting to play with dying mine. However, I do think we African-Americans need to, once and for all, embrace “good hair” as what God blessed us with NATURALLY.
The general stuff about me…
I currently reside in Columbus, OH with my husband of 10+ years and a 3 lb teacup poodle named “Happy”. I have some Guyanese roots so West Indians, big up your girlfriend! 
My hubby and I are both in our 30s and from DC and MD, respectively. While we’ve both chosen technical career paths, we are yin and yang on so much else. I’m definitely the expressive, creative, social type but we love each other just the same.
Sending *Dap* from dc/md … I have two daughters that I “need” to go natural. I have them bi-weekly at seven day stretches and I struggle. Their mother is slowly coming around, just not fast enough for me, I think she’s power tripping. I think I may begin a 90-day countdown to liberating my girls from that relaxer. Wish me luck, the campaign begins tomorrow!
~blkirish
thanks for the dap from the east coast! i’m going to check out your blog. keep me posted on your countdown. i’m all for it and, hopefully, your girls are too.
Debate in your state tonight. I got $50 for each you and your husband if you can get on camera at MSNBC behind Billary, sporting a black glove with your fist raised in the air like you just one the olympics.
~haha hah
LOL!!! You crack me up! I would sooooo do that! She has become somewhat of a caricature in the past few weeks that your wager seems apropos. On a brighter note, I hear Obama will be in Columbus tomorrow night, so maybe we’ll brave the crowds and crappy weather to see if we can get in to hear him speak.
hello, love ur intro about u and ur lifey..simple and inviting…
i actually used 2 live in cols oh 2, went to ohio dominican college there
Express yourself.. your ripple and my ripple and other’s ripples will add up to quite a wave.
Hi,
Welcome to Columbus, Ohio…I’ve been here, or on the outskirts, all of my life. If you ever want to know anything about this fair city, just ask. I’ll do my best to assist you.
@Nihuru…Thank you for the kind shout out. I see you know a friend of mine so I’m sure we’ll be in touch. I’ll also be sure to check your blog out, too. We’ve got to get this natural hair meetup up and running here.
Sounds good!
My girlfriend and I have joined the Atlanta Meetup for naturals but so far have not made it to any of the meetups due to our schedules, the weather etc. It’s a shame to have to travel so far to commune with like sisters. I hope you enjoy my blog. Due to the nature of my occupation, I like to keep it lite and relaxing.
[...] About Me [...]
Thanks for showing A II Z love, its much appreciated! Aziza
In Northern VA and my husband and I also attended an HBCU in NC–Go Eagles over at NCCU! I’m natural now (haven’t been since college 10 years ago) and have two boys sportin’ twists. Headed out today for hair products for teh boys’ new twists and my own curly fro. Thinking I’ll start with Carol’s Daughter.
@Tosha- hello! thanks for commenting.
i lived in cary, nc before moving to columbus so i’m very familiar with NCCU. check my Carol’s Daughter and Aveda posts. tui hair oil is nice from carol’s. aveda’s humectant pomade is da bomb! pantene’s relaxed and natural products are also very good and at a better price point. i still like tresemme’s bouncy curls gel, too.
send me some pictures for the blog post i have displaying different hair styles. for your boys, too. i just got a male friend of mine to send me a pic of his dreads.
Hello,
A few things in common:
10yrs married
2kids
AND NAPPY!
locks since 06..SUCCESSFULLY nappy since 05(many attempts,lol)
oh, in Cbus-I would love to connect and blow this nappy thing up!
@cheleski- i just got an email from someone named Zonia who has started a Columbus based meetup through meetup.com. It’s called “Naturally, Kinky, and Coily”. I’ll put a blog post to help get the word out, but you can check the link http://women.meetup.com/1387/
hopefully, we can finally start to connect!
Hi Affrodite,
Thanks for the welcome! I will be happy to send pictures of hte boys and me! Thanks, too, for the recommendations. I’m glad I found you guys and am looking forward to future visits.
ok…so i have been reading your blog and i think it is funny and informative…though i am not wearing my hair natural, i would if i could find a good dominican place in ohio that does doobies…any suggestions?
@Dani- i had to go look up dominican doobie before replying to you. yes, that’s sad, i had never used that term to refer to a wrap.
in any case, i threw a new blog post out there on the dominican doobie so maybe someone will reply.
Thank you so much for including me in your blogroll. I am extremely honored.
Peace & Nappiness
Great blog Affrodite! Send me your email when you get a chance. Take care.
You have a great blog, keep up the good work!!!
I have a blog called CrucianNaturals.net, and we’re currently running
a contest on my blog for registered users. We will be giving away (1) Nyraju Hair Care Sampler Set & (1) Nyraju Lemon Spice Body Butter Scrub to one lucky winner!!!
So Sign up at http://www.cruciannaturals.net to automatically qualify!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
I have been reading your blog for a few weeks now. Because of some of your posts, I went to see your stylist on Saturday and she cut the relaxed hair out of my natural. She truly has a great spirit.
@Cheryl- Thank you for taking the time to comment, and letting me know that you visited Dairdre. I really love Dairdre for so many reasons beyond just hair. She’s just a really nice and caring person. Email me a photo so I can post it on my natural hairstyle pictures post and/or on a separate blog I’ve started focused on just my appointments with Dairdre called mizzethnicita.wordpress.com.
On her birthday , I thought I would remind you of my film
Black Hair A Documentary by Aron Ranen
It is about the loss of an Industry started by Madame C.J. Walker.
The film features an expose of how Korean Business people have taken over an industry which relies on 99% African American Customers.
I am not a hater..I am a Motivator
Plus I am a white guy who stumbled onto this subject by accident.
Link to 3 minute trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRIOK52cBIo&feature=channel_page
Link to entire 30 minute film on youtube (over 300,000 views)
plus an update and report from London.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p96aaTSdrAE
Link to Eurweb Article about me and film
http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur27288.cfm
Feel free to contact me regarding streaming this for free at your website.
Aron Ranen Producer/Director Black Hair
You do a great job. Thank you for your fine work.
Hi- I too went natural. In 2006 I think it was. Can’t recall exact date but it was liberating in that I no longer have to deal with breakage and because I have somewhat manageable hair, the flat iron works wonders when I want to do anything stylish!
Thanks again for posting my Women of Color contest
WE R DOIN A REPORT ABOUT U AND WE REED ABOUT U TOO AND U ARE MY HEROE U IS A VERY SMART.