Stunning Braids Book Giveaway!

Stunning Braids is stylish book by Monae Everett.  The book not only has hair style photos, but also offer tips on the best styling equipment, combs and brushes to use for your hair. Although the majority of the styles are shown on straight hair, most of the styles can be adapted to also be done on natural hair as well.

"Welcome to the beautiful world of braiding. Fishtails, Dutch braids, updos, curls, waves. From the Five-Braid Updo and the Draped Knot Braid to the Triple Mermaid Updo and the Queen Bee, these styles will turn heads and make an impression. Monae’s celebrity clients have included a few of Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies, like Taraji P. Henson, Mariah Carey, Connie Britton, Lauren Graham and many more."

To enter the contest, let us know what your favorite braiding style is and why you need this book? The contest will end on Oct. 16th, 2015.

Hot Head caps Giveaway Winner

**Update - The winner of this giveaway is Carolyn S.!! Please email me at naturalgirlsunited@gmail.com with your shipping information.

 

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I absolutely love my new Hot Head™ caps. I had locks for a decade, and recently took them down because of thinning locs at the roots.  Because I have not had time to go to a hair salon, my hair was extremely dry and also damaged from the stress of removing my locs. 

I received two Hot Head™ caps, and they are amazing.  After I washed and conditioned my hair,  I combed through it and it was so hard to comb; and I could hear it snapping and breaking a bit as I combed it out.  But after I used the Hot head cap for a deep conditioning treatment, my hair was super soft and so easy to comb through.  Since then I have also used my cap for a hot oil treatment, which was very soothing to my hair and scalp. 

Here is more about the Hot Head™ caps  -

 "For every kind of hair, for every season... introducing Hot Head™.  For healthier, shinier hair, whether it's curly or straight, fine or thick, colored or natural, in good shape or damaged, Hot Head™ will make your hair look better in 30 minutes or less, in an eco-friendly way, and will save you money.   

What Is It?

Hot Head™ is a microwavable deep conditioning heat cap created by a professional hair stylist. It offers an easy and chic way to achieve the results of a salon quality conditioning treatment at home. 

Why It's Important

Hot Head™ is a year-round beauty product that will significantly improve the quality of one's hair. Hair that has become dry or damaged from the sun and pool, cold weather, genetics, or due to over-processing will greatly benefit from treatments with Hot Head™.

Why It Saves You Money

For about the cost of one salon deep conditioning treatment you can purchase the Hot Head™ to treat yourself at home whenever you like.

How Does It Work?

The Hot Head™ heat cap is filled with flaxseed which generates heat when warmed in the microwave. It's reusable and is the most environmentally friendly way to deep condition your hair with heat.  The fact that there are no cords or plugs means that you are free to move about while performing your treatment.  To use Hot Head™, apply your favorite deep conditioner (or hair treatment) to freshly washed hair and then a place a shower cap over your head. Heat the Hot Head™ in the microwave and place it over the shower cap. For best results leave it on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse your hair.  Beautiful, deep-conditioned hair in the comfort of your own home is that easy!

Hot Head™ caps is giving away a cap to one lucky winner!.  To enter the contest, please reply to this this post letting us know what color cap you like and why you need this cap in your life?  A winner will be chosen on Thursday, September17th.  Good luck!

Giveaway!! Cute Lela backpack.

Rayo, CEO/Creative Director of the brand Lela, has offered to giveaway a cute Lela backpack to one Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog or Natural Girls United follower. 

"It is with great pride and excitement that I introduce you to my company, Lela. The name Lela is of Swahili origin, meaning black beauty. I formed this company in order to manufacture a new line of character merchandise that showcase the beauty of children of African and Caribbean origin.

All of our products feature the adorable Lela girl icon. The idea was born when my husband went out looking for something special to buy for our new baby girl. He came across a few items of merchandise for young girls with animated characters on them, none of which represented our daughter. So we set out on a journey to develop a character that young African and Caribbean girls can relate to. Our aim is for Lela to be an inspiration to children from all walks of life, encouraging them to feel good about themselves." - Rayo.

To enter the contest, follow these steps -

• Like the Lela Facebook page.
• Reply to this post telling us why products from the Lela brand are so important to young girls.

The giveaway will end on the September 22, 2015.   For further information, please visit: Lela on Facebook.  Good luck!

Doll Giveaway!! NGU for Bold & Fearless Magazine

Check out my interview on Bold & Fearless magazine online. At the bottom of the interview, you can enter the contest for a chance to win this doll. You must enter the contest on the Bold and Fearless website. To see more dolls like this for sale, go to Natural Girls United.

Update!!! Giveaway Winners of the Bad Hair Does Not Exist book.

Update!! Thank you to everyone that entered the Bad Hair Does Not Exist book giveaway.  The winners of this giveaway are:

1. Afropean Queen
2. Danielle Munro Blackshear
3. Simone J
4. GL Tomas

Please contact me at naturalgirlsunited@gmail.com to claim your prize.  Congratulations!!!

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Sulma Arzu-Brown, author of the children's book Bad Hair Does Not Exist!, is giving away copies of her book to 4 lucky Natural Beautiful Hair blog followers.

Bad Hair Does Not Exists is a tool of empowerment for all little girls who are black, afro-descendent, afro-Latinas, and Garifuna. It’s to enhance the confidence of girls who are beautiful, intelligent, savvy, witty, and have extraordinary hair. The book is intended to teach little girls how to define and describe their hair so that they don’t identify with the term “bad hair.” It gives you cool illustrations of gorgeous girls with examples of each type of hair. The book serves to educate and calls for all of us to work as equal partners to build our girls up by using proper terminology to describe their hair because it is directly linked to their essence.

"This book will help ensure confidence and self esteem in young girls of color."



To enter the giveaway, please do the following - 

• Like Bad Hair Does Not Exist on Facebook
• Be a follower of the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog
• Leave a comment letting us know why you would like this book

The giveaway ends in two weeks on April 27th, 2015, where Sulma will choose the 4 lucky winners.

**Updated - Giveaway Winner!! The New Braiding Handbook

I am excited to talk about a new book called The New Braiding Handbook by Abby Smith.  This is a great book that shows you step by step how to create 60 modern twist, braids and hairstyles. Each picture is detailed, in color and easy to understand. Perfect for moms or just any one looking to do something new. Although the styles are shown on straight hair, some of the style techniques can be adapted to use on ethnic natural hair textures as well. 

"Braids, knots and buns, oh my! Introducing “The New Braiding Handbook,” a full-color guide that will help you master the trendiest twists, fishtails and updos. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll master gorgeous new looks, including the Waterfall Braid, Fishtail Bun, Twisted Bohemian Updo, French Braided Pompadour, Celtic Knot, Topsy Tail High Bun and so much more. This book will give you the perfect look for every occasion, whether you’re meeting your besties for brunch, attending an important meeting or walking down the aisle! It’s also packed with tips for eliminating pesky hair problems—split ends, slow-growing tresses, oily hair, etc. With “The New Braiding Handbook,” you’ll have locks to envy!"

Abby Smith is giving away one book to one lucky follower of the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog.  To enter this contest, in the comment section below, tell us the following -

- Why you enjoy creating new styles?
- What style you like the best from this page that shows styles from the book?
- The winner must also be a follower of the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog.

The contest ends in two weeks on June 6th at 10 pm.  To learn more about Abby and her book, go to Twist Me Pretty.


 
**Update!   The winner of this contest is Betsy Foust.  Thank you for entering the contest. Please send your shipping information to naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com. 

Update - Winner!!!! Fashion Accessory Giveaway!! The GirlyGoGarter®

I just received my new GirlyGoGarter® and I love it!  It is a cute way to keep your keys, ID, cash and more, with out having to carry a purse. I tried it on and it feels so comfortable.  Here is more about the garter belt that seconds as a purse -  "The GirlyGoGarter® is a sexy, lacey garter with pockets that adheres to your upper thigh with patented GentleFlex™ Grippers. There are two types of pockets on the GirlyGoGarter®: easy-access (on the outside, just within the lace) and lock-flap (on the inside, against your thigh). Both types of pockets keep your money, I.D., lip gloss, mobile phone, keys, passport and all of your essentials safe, secure and right at your fingertips." - GirlGoGarter

The GirlyGoGarter® is giving away one Hot Pink GirlyGoGarter® in size 1 (fits sizes 14 to 18).  To enter this contest, follow these two steps:

• Be a subscriber to this blog
• Reply to this post telling us why you love the GirlyGoGarter®

The contest ends in two weeks on January 1, 2014, which is New Years day.  Good luck everyone!
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Thank you to everyone that entered the contest. The winner is BeauTi_Renee!  Please contact me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com to claim your prize and provide your shipping address.  

T-Shirt Giveaway!! Three Winners

NZinga of Infinite Art Tees is hosting a giveaway for 3 T-shirts for three lucky winners!  She is giving away the Divine Spirals, Big Curly Fro & Blonde Bombshell T-Shirt.  To win this contest, follow these two easy steps:

• Subscribe to the Infinite Art Tees email list
• Be a follower of the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog

There is a survey listed on the Infinite Art Tees website, but it is not required for you to fill it out, in order to enter the contest.  To read more about NZinga, please go to her about the artist page.  She will be picking the winner. For any questions about the contest, please send emails to infiniteeart@yahoo.com. This contest ends on December 13, 2013. Best of luck!

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** Update! The 3 winners of the T-shirt giveaway are Desiree F., Kandace D.  and Tina R! 
Thank you everyone that entered the contest. Please stay tuned for more giveaways, on the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog in 2014. 

Winner!!... Makeup Giveaway

Thank you everyone that entered the Makeup Giveaway contest.  There where so many great entries that it was hard to choose just two winners. So I choose three!

The first two winners that will win the giveaway package 1 & 2 is Alex and Beauti_Renee!!! Whom ever emails me first, can choose what makeup package they want. The second person that contacts me will get the remaining package left. The third winner is Johnetta! You have won Revlon's blackened brown lengthening mascara and some nail art stickers (white, colorful or black nail art stickers). Please email me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com, to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone that entered the contest. Stay tuned for more giveaways on the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog.

Makeup Giveaway! Two Winners of Eyeshadow, Shadow Stick & More

Natural Girls United! is hosting a fun giveaway. Two lucky winners will win a gift package of three makeups from Revlon. Here is are the packages:

Giveaway Package #1
Revlon Colorstay Eye Shadow Seren
Revlon Colorstay Eye Shadow Siren
Revlon Smokey Shadow Stick - Atomic Nucleaire

Giveaway Package #2
Revlon Colorstay Eye Shadow Addictive
Revlon Photoready Blush - Peach
Revlon Smokey Shadow Stick - Smolder Braise





To win, follow these steps:

1. Be a follower of this blog
2. Like Natural Girls United! on Facebook
3. Go to the Natural Girls United! website and tell us your impression of why having dolls that look like children and women from all cultures is important? Or tell us something interesting you learned from visiting the website?

This contest will end in two weeks on August 27th, 2013 at 10 pm.  After the two winners are announced, which ever winner that emails Natural Girls United! first at naturalgirlsunited@gmail.com, will be able to choose the makeup set they want first. The second winner that to responds will receive the remaining makeup package. Good Luck everyone!!

**Update:  Winner will be announced on Monday, Septmber 9th, 2013.

Gaisie Giveaway Winners!!!

I want to say thank you to Sebrina Gaisie for hosting a giveaway on the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog. She loved all the answers from everyone that entered the contest and says thank you for your time and effort.  She has chosen 3 winners of the Body, Face & Hair product giveaway -

1.) Hair Care Products - Solange Dowden

2.) Bath & Body Care Products - Johnetta Tucker

3.) Skin Care Products - BeauTi_Renee

Congratulations to Solange, Johnetta & Renee!!!  Each winner will receive a product set of 3 items. For the three winners, please email Sebrina directly with your shipping address to gaisie.bodyessentials@verizon.net; and please cc: me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com on the email so that I know that each winner has claimed their prize. Please reference your blogger username. Thank you everyone that entered the contest. Please check for more future giveaways.

Gaisie Giveaway... 3 sets for 3 Winner!!!

Gaisie Body Essentials has partnered up with the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog to bring you this great giveaway. There will be 3 winners chosen. Each winner will when a set of 3 products, that will included a hair care product, a bath & body care product, & a skin care product. Here are the 3 sets that will be given away:

1.) Hair Care Products - Shea Moisturizing Shampoo (8oz.), Avocado Deep Treatment (8oz.), & Shea Styling Smoothie (8oz.).

2.) Bath & Body Care Products - Vanilla Body Wash (8oz.), Vanilla Body Pudding (8oz.), & Vanilla Bath & Body Oil (8oz.).

3.) Skin Care Products - Green Tea Facial Wash (8oz.), Rosewater Facial Toner (8oz.), & Green Tea Facial Moisturizer (8oz.). 2.)





To enter this contest, please do the following things -

-  Like Gaisie Body Essentials on Facebook.
-  Join Gaisie Body Essentials mailing list.
-  Respond to this post explaining why they want to win one of the giveaway beauty care sets.
-  Follow the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog

This contest will end on July 15, 2013. Best of luck to everyone!!

Giveaway Winner!!! Hully Gully Skirt

Thank you to everyone that entered the Shabby Apple skirt giveaway! There were so many great response, but at last... only one winner can be chosen.

The winner of this giveaway is Treciä -  Congratulations!!  Here was her response:  "I think vintage is sexy! I like Shabby Apple simply because you can be sexy without showing TOO much. I mean sexy is confidence and their clothing does just that. give u 100% confidence."

I love this response and agree that being sexy has so much to do with being confident.  Treciä, please email me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com, with your shipping information.  To everyone else, thank you again for taking the time to respond. And please check back for more giveaways.

Curls Giveaway Contest Winners!!!

It's that time! Time to announce the winners of the Curls Hair Product giveaway!  There are so many great answers to the contest question, and it was so hard to choose five winners. I wish I had the hookup to give you all product-gifts from Curls. But I can only choose 5 winners.  The winners of this giveaway are:

Alex

MonicaDee

BeauTi_Renee

Taylor Jackson

Reid Cassy

Congratulations to the winners!  Please email me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com, with your blogger screen name and shipping address. Thank you everyone that participated in this contest. Stay tuned for more giveaways every month on the Naturally Beautiful Hair Blog. 

Shabby Apple Hully Gully Skirt Giveaway!!

Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage and retro dresses. Today, they are giving away a Hully Gully Skirt ($58 dollars retail) to one lucky reader. This cute pencil skirt has polka dots, with a bow at the waist. 

To enter this contest:

• Follow this blog
• Respond to this post telling us why you like Shabby Apple

This contest will end in two weeks on June 21, 2013.Good luck!

Curls Product Giveaway.. 5 Winners!!

Check out todays big giveaway being hosted by CURLS hair products!! 5 lucky winners will win a hair care product set, that includes Passion Fruit Control Paste Whip & Creme Brule Curl Cream.

Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste Whip those edges in place with pure passion fruit! Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Winner! This Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award winner is a curly girl's best friend!! It controls unruly edges, curls, and kinks adds sheen and smooths the hair shaft. AH'MAZING... Pure Passion Fruit extract is added for extra shine and control with a light scent of fresh fruit. The paste is perfect for use on curly, kinky and frizzy hair. Give it a try...your curls will thank you! Creme Brule is a cream styler used to define and moisturize curls without hold. Moisturizes your tresses, define curls and tames frizz.

To enter this contest:
-  Respond to this post and tell us how you learned to love your texture?
-  Go to Curls on Facebook and like their page
-  Subscribe to this blog

The contest will end on Friday, June 14th, where a representative from Curls will choose a winner. Good luck!

Giveaway Winner!! Bronx Natural Soy Candle

Thank you to everyone that entered The Bronx Naturals Candle Giveaway contest. Mellisa, owner and creator of the soy candles has chosen a winner. The winner is Johnetta Tucker!!! Congratulations Johnetta. Please email Melissa at thebronxnaturals@gmail.com, with your shipping address information. To everyone else that entered, please stay connected with the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog and look out for more great stories and giveaways.

Giveaway Winner!! 7 Bottles of Pure Ice Nail Polish

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Pure Ice Nail Polish Giveaway.  A wonderful representative from Pure Ice has chosen a winner. The winner is Hadespark!!! Hadespark - please contact me at naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com with your shipping address information.

For everyone that did not win this time, I am hoping to host another giveaway soon. So please be on the look-out!

Happy Holidays ~ Karen

The Bronx Natural Soy Candle Giveaway

Mellissa from the The Bronx Naturals Soy Candles is hosting a giveaway on the Naturally Beautiful Hair blog.  I love The Bronx Naturals Soy Candles because not only do they smell really good, but it's not to strong for someone like me, that has asthma. The candles have a great smell but is perfect for someone that has avoided candles in the past, because of the heavy perfume scents.

For the giveaway, one lucky winner will win one 11 oz Soy candle (you choose the scent), that comes with a gift bag and tissue paper.




To win this contest, you must do the following:

1. Go to The Bronx Naturals website and reply to this post telling us which scent you are interested in trying?
2. Like The Bronx Naturals Facebook page.
3. Be a follower of this blog.

The contest will end on  November 26, 2012. Good luck!

P.S. **Everyone that follows this blog will receive 15% off there entire purchase Use Code: D3115B!!

Pure Ice - 7 bottles of Nail Polish Giveaway!

I love Pure Ice Nail Polish! I started wearing their nail polish last year, and I am excited to see the new colors they this year. For this giveaway, Pure Ice is giving away 3 bottles of nail polish!! The 3 polishes are:


Pure Ice Risk Taker
Pure Ice Glass of Bordeaux
Pure Ice Kiss me Here

And as a bonus, I am including 4 brand new unopened polished from my Pure Ice crackle nail polish collection. 2 sets of Platinum Magic Base Coat and 2 sets of Emcee Me!

• To enter this contest, please check out Pure Ice Nail Polish Sneak Peak photo album on Facebook, and reply to this post letting us know which of their new polishes you love the most. 
• To win, you must also be a follower of this blog.

The contest will end on Saturday, November 24th, at midnight. One lucky reader will win 7 nail polishes! Best of luck.


P.S. Here is a great photo from Pure Ice that showcases some of their new colors. Love it!