Lela Bizz Talks Music and Hair
December 17, 2011Lela Bizz Richmond, VA Music Genre: Hip Hop Soul About the Music “My music is street with a nice mix of soul.” How long have you been singing? Since I was 5. What is your favorite music genre? R&B Who are your music inspirations? Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mary J Blige, Brandy, Jazmine Sullivan, Beyonce!!!! What’s on your iPod (Your top 3 favorite songs)? Party by Beyonce My Career by Jazmine Sullivan I do by Jeezy, Jay- z, and Andre 30...
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Spotlight: Nikisha of Urban Bush Babes
July 14, 2011What are your favorite products that you feel keep your hair really moisturized and your curls ultra defined? - I love Vatika oil for sealing and hot oil treatments, also Curls Curl Souffle leave in cream. I noticed that you mentioned you love the Yes to Carrots line, what do you love most about it? -I love that it is pretty much all natural, being that it is only 99.8% natural... :), and it makes my hair uber soft. What do you think is the most effective method to use whe...
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Cia’s Natural Diva Spotlight
July 5, 2011Tell me a little about the history of your natural hair? Toni (my hair) and I go way back like Kit Kats! Of course I was born with her but I did damage her my freshmen year of high school. I gave into the chemical world and relaxed her! What made you want to go natural? Going Natural was a big step for me to change the perspective and outlook I had on life. I was struggling with personal self identity issues and my hair definitely played a big part. I believed my hair m...
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Nap Photo of the Week: Mocha Beauties
June 6, 2011I love this shot of my my mocha beauties! My all time favorite shot from our shoot. Photography by: Ariane Roberts and Paula Neal-Mink Makeup by: Victoria Berry Models: Corinne Langston and Meghan Reid Enter our giveaway for your chance to win a M.O.D. Squad tee!
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Ms. Nu’s Spotlight
May 24, 2011BlackNaps is excited to feature lovely locked inspiration Ms. Nu! Her pictures are absolutely fabulous and I am really estatic that she decided to share her natural hair journey with us. These photos remind me of my locked days, ah good times! Her curl definition is totally rockin and her pictures show how versatile as well as stylish locs can be. Tell me a little about the history of your hair? Growing up I always had long thick and not-so-easy to maintain hair. To top it all o...
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Natural Diva Spotlight: Ima
April 4, 2011What was your relaxer experience like? I had relaxer for only 8 months but was natural my whole life. Relaxer for me was a bit traumatizing, I felt very lost and non beautiful. My hair looked lifeless, dull, and was constantly shedding like a dog. Even nature seemed to be against it by constantly attempting to revert it back whenever it rained or the sun was out. It didn't seem to be any place in this world for my relax hair.lol...I can laugh about it now but back then it drove m...
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Natural Diva Spotlight: Alicia James
April 4, 2011Black Naps interviews Alicia James The Music Please tell me a little about yourself, your background, your music etc. I was born in Houston, Texas, but raised in Philadelphia Ms. Now; I am back in Houston, Texas. lol! I love life, my family, and I love music. I can be a really laid back person, and I can also be the loud, irritating person in the room. lol! How long have you been singing and what makes you most passionate about it? I have been si...
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But I Don’t Have the Face for Natural Hair
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Up and Coming Indie Jewelry Designer iRock
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Kaky Moody Nap Photo of the Week
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The Benefits of Yarn Braids
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Nappy, Is it a Bad Word? The History of its Naughty Roots
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Lela Bizz Talks Music and Hair
Lela Bizz
Richmond, VA
Music Genre: Hip Hop Soul
About the Music
“My music is street with a nice mix of soul.”
How long have you been singing?
Since I was 5.
What is your favorite music genre?
R&B
Who… Continue reading
3 Metallic Polishes You’ll Love
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What You Should Know About Natural Hair
There are a few things that you should know about natural hair to improve its health. A big part of this is knowing what works for your hair and what doesn’t. Too often we follow the lead of others, but… Continue reading
Hair Tools for Every Natural Woman
While other things like products and styling techniques may vary from person to person, there are a few hair tools for natural hair, that are universal and essential for every woman that rocks natural hair.
A wide tooth comb… Continue reading
Cleaning It Up!
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Look Who’s Talking
February 21, 2012 (8:47) Natural Hair and Self Confidence I was the same way when I cut my hair off. Actually, at the time, I had my boyfriend help me (no...
February 21, 2012 (8:42) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? It's a shame that something as simple as hair can divide a group a women. I hope that regardless...
February 20, 2012 (7:53) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? No problem Lisa, love your site and the info that you provide. Couldn't agree more and the main r...
February 20, 2012 (6:32) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Thanks for the link, Ari. I really think it's a shame that our hair choices often divide us. I'v...
February 20, 2012 (12:27) Winter is the Best Time for Protective Styling Thank you so much for posting this. I was looking for a way to wear a bun, but still have some fu...
February 19, 2012 (2:51) Winter is the Best Time for Protective Styling Sock buns and cinnabuns are my protective style of choice for my medium length, afro-textured hai...
February 19, 2012 (3:32) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Some naturals are bougie abt their choice, other's come off that way as a defense mechanism. I wi...
February 19, 2012 (1:48) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Are there naturals snobs? Of course. Just like I'm sure there are relaxed snobs. I'm natural and ...
February 19, 2012 (12:18) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Bougie!? No, I don't think so. Black women receive so much hate no matter what we do, hair,clothe...
February 16, 2012 (4:27) Praise for Shea Moisture Products I would understand if you want to remove this post but thought you should at least know the truth...
February 12, 2012 (8:21) Will My Hair Look Nappy if I go Natural? I feel you it is natural to be curious about your hair's texture. I know I was. However, just be...
February 12, 2012 (7:04) Will My Hair Look Nappy if I go Natural? I disagree with some things in this post. I don't think there's a right or wrong reason for someo...
February 9, 2012 (6:51) Black Face: Edgy or Offensive? But I am not ashamed, it's my opinion just like you have yours, so no need to ("barrie") bury my ...
February 9, 2012 (12:01) Black Face: Edgy or Offensive? For writer or commentor of tht piece, ur ignorant and (assuming ur blk) unculteralized, and ensen...
January 31, 2012 (12:25) Take The Curly Quiz I hope I do well