My samples are done!!

I am so elated and relieved that my sample are ready for pick up. I have selected 30 of my best clients to try out my hair products. The sample have been divided between two groups... Locs and Braids/Twists/Naturals.

Below are the photos of what inside each of the boxes according to the group.

Group 1: Braids/Twists/Naturals


Herbal Oil: Jojoba Oil infusion (nettle, sage, horsetail, burdock root, lemongrass), fractionated coconut oil, meadowfoam seed oil, marula oil, vitamin E, and Bergamot & Grapefruit essential oils.

Hydrating Butter: Cupuacu Butter, Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Marula Oil, Vitamin E, and tropical fragrance.

Group 2: Locs



Herbal Hydrator: Aloe Vera Juice, Purified Water Infusion (Blue Malva, Horsetail, Nettle, Sage, Flaxseeds), glycerin, sea silk, and papaya coconut fragrance oil, grapefruit seed extract & citric acid (preservatives).

Herbal Oil: Jojoba Oil infusion (nettle, sage, horsetail, burdock root, lemongrass), fractionated coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, hemp seed oil, vitamin E, and Bergamot & Grapefruit essential oils.

Once I receive the feedback from those chosen clients I will know which one will be good! After that I will provide samples of liquid shampoo, conditoner, loc promade/gel, twist creme...

Well here are photos of the "before" packaging and labels:




The "after" packaging:




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 Humble and Thankful! 

Although, there was a lot of unforeseen misfortunes happening to me since October... I am happy to say that, I love the Lord with all my heart! I still have life, my family, love, friends, and a GREAT support system.

I humbly can say Thank You Lord and Thanks to YOU. If you are just a reader of my blog, following me on twitter/facebook, a client, a potential client, bookmarked my website, passed out my card, came to a consultation meeting, read my yelp, etc... I THANK YOU!!!

I give my all and the amount of support from you feeds the energy I have to keep doing what I am doing!

Bigger and better things are in store for 2010 (don't know what they are yet...but the wheels are spinning in my head).

Once again Thank you for your support.

Peace, Blessings, Happy Holidays, & a Happy New Year!



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Merry Christmas Eve....

Progress, progress, progress.... My labels are finally done! Now, I just need to mixed the stuff up to put in the bottles.




Above is a photo of the box and 2 of the samples. I can't wait to be done so I can take pictures of everything labeled!

Merry Christmas Eve!


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Happy Holidays!!!

It has definitely been a loooooonnnnnngggggg time since I have THOUGHT about making a post! (I'm kinda bad at this lol and I have an app on my phone to make it easier!)

So, I'm doing a post because I wanted to show my 1st order of "A.K.PENNY Custom Gift Sets". I did a set back in May for a friend of mine and one of the recipients asked me to make her a set for Christmas. For my friend, I crocheted 10 purses (and sew-in lining with a pocket) and added whipped butter and sugar cube polish. Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of that! Ugh...

Fortunately, when this lady called for a set I had my camera ready! I didn't make any crocheted purses because that was going to take too much time. Check out the pictures below. I'm very proud of these sets as well!

Also, I'm making 30 small samples for my chosen clients. (I have already picked them). This is the start of my hair care line for my clients. I'll post pictures for that soon.

Can you believe thAt this week I'm supposed to be on vacation?!?? Bananas! My mind never stops...help?! Lol

Going back to working on the samples....

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!!!!









































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Style Profile: Simple Cornrows

Just wanted to show a simple cornrow style.

Next, post will be about my trip to Atlanta for the Taliah Waajid's Natural Hair & Braids Seminar. I am now Certified! That means new styles to add to the line up. That also means a discount for you because I need photos of these new styles! Yay, Discounts & New Styles!

If you would like to make an appointment with me for this style or any of the other styles seen on this blog...check out www.loveofhair.com
Until next time...


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Style Profile: child (3yo) Cornrow Puff with Bangs

I did my daughter's hair last night. After a semi-fight, we got it done. She's wearing a cornrow puff with twist bangs.

If you or your daughter would like this style, email me at loveofhair@gmail.com. Or comment below.

Until next time...

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My Style Profile: Remix!

I just wanted to put up some photos of my style from the earlier post. I un-twisted the middle and rolled it up for this nice undo style! I love it!

Let me know what do you think?

Until next time...

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Style Profile: Nubi Nubi Twists

Hey! Akiya here again with another style to profile.






I really like this style of twists because of the light fluffy feel to them. However, since the hair I use is a softer texture than the hair for the Kinky Twists or the Senegalese Twists, I do have to start the twist with a braid instead of a twists. But either way it's still a beautiful style.

Let me know what do you think by commenting below.

Until next...

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Style Profile: Cornrow Bun

Hello Again,

Today I'm adding photos of one of my clients I did 2 days ago...She wanted a simple bun with cornrows. And there it is!

Until I get my products up and going, I used the Taliah Waajid's Style & Shine cream. It is great, a nice hold, excellent shine, and wonderful smell.

Let me know what do you think?

Until next time...

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1st OFFICIAL VIDEO: Instant Locs (Dreadlock Extensions) Commercial by Akiya P.

IT'S THE FIRST OFFICIAL VIDEO FROM ME (AKIYA OF ZANAI'S LOVE OF HAIR) YAY!!!

More is most definitely to come!

My Hairstyle: Cornrow Mohawk with Twists

Hello again,

As promised I am going to keep this blog updated. I was at the salon yesterday, had some time before my client arrived, and my hair needed help! Lol

I was inspired to do the above style on myself, by one of my clients (I did something similar to her hair).

Anywho, in the above pictures, I blow dryer my hair and cornrowed the sides like a mohawk, while leaving the middle out.







Now, in this picture I twisted the hair that was left out to complete the style. The best thing about this style isthe 2 for 1! I can wear it with the twists, or wear a twist out, or blow out the middle and wear that! Ok....sooo....that's a 3 for 1 but you get my point lol!

That's all for now.
Until next time....


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Natural Hair Meetup Event: October 23rd.

(Message below is from the organizer of this meetup. I'm just passing on the info.)









Hello Friends!

The time has come for us to once again meet, mingle, swap and eat as a Bay Area natural hair community! The event will be taking place onSaturday October 23rd from 2-5pm. Please reply to this email to RSVP or send an email to naturalselectionblog@gmail.com.

We're taking it across the Bay this time over to Levende East in Oakland. We'll be having some giveaways as usual and ALL attendees will be going home with some samples from sponsors such as Ouidad. Yay for goodies! And yes--- there will be a product swap so empty out those cabinets and bring em on over!

I've included and attached the digiflyer for the event so feel free to forward this email to friends, post the flyer on your blogs/facebook, print and post--whatever you want to do to spread the word!

As stated on the flyer, the price is $12 in advance, which you can pay via PayPal (send payment to naturalselectionblog@gmail.com) or $15 at the door.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Looking forward to seeing all of you ROCK YOUR NATURALS on the 23rd.

Much love,
Cb

ps. did I mention the delicious hors d'oeuvres menu we'll be having? mini sirloin burgers, fish tacos, cheeses and more! YUM!


--
cassadie ::: founder + editor :::

Okay, folks there you have it. Another Natural Hair meetup this time in Oakland at the Levende Lounge, East (wonderful place!)

Until Next time...

Akiya P.


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Oops! I neglected you!

Please forgive me...

Well, it's been quite some time since the last time I posted any style photos, product updates or crochet/earring making. Shame on me! But, in my defense I have been crazy busy with clients.

I'm now really going to make the effort to keep this blog current for you. Starting of with getting the style photos posted and videos as well.

Here are the updates/additions coming soon...

1.) October 31st - November 2nd I'll be in Atlanta for the Taliah Waajid Natural Hair Seminar (http://www.naturalhair.org she has a great product line as well). I can't wait to go and come back with all new natural hair styling I'm going to learn! And!, I'm taking my video camera with me to video blog the entire trip.

2.) November 1st (really the whole month) I'm going to be giving away goodie hair treats (samples of my new products) to my current clients and 5 goodie hair treats to viewers on my new videos.

Well, that's enough for now...especially since I'm posting this on my phone instead of my computer lol!

Until next time....

Akiya P.
Email: loveofhair@gmail.com
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My product making has begun...I'm back!!

Bay Area Naturals Hair Event: July 31st

Hello there!!!

How have you been?? Have you ever wondered where are the other wonderful Natural Hair people in the Bay Area? Need an event to see what others are doing with their hair? Want to know what Natural Hair Care products are out now on the market??

Well look no further there is a Bay Area Natural Hair Event coming up this Saturday, July 31st from 2:00p!!

It is hosted by Cassidy (a San Francisco native) who is also the writer of the Natural Selection Blog.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend but please go and have fun at this event!!

Please see the flyer below:

Bay Area Natural Hair Event - July 31st

JULY's Style of the Month!

Good Morning!!

July is here everyone and I was trying to figure out what to offer for July (since I didn't do anything specials for June). Started thinking about what styles haven't I done in a while or not at all.

I could not choose so, I created a poll for the website, this blog, and my facebook fan page.

Here were the choices:

• Micro Braids (full head)
• Micro Braids with Sew-In Extensions
• Cornrows with Sew-In Extensions
• Individual Tree Braids (full head)
• Individual Tree Braids with Sew-In Extensions

Based on the results: Micro Braids and Micro Braids with Sew-In Extensions were tied! 

My final decision is......

MICRO BRAIDS WITH SEW-IN EXTENSIONS

(human or synthetic hair)

If this is a style you would like to achieve please go to my site for the special price and to book your appointment before the calendar fills up: http://www.loveofhair.com

Poll: What should JULY's Style of the Month be?

Poll: What should JULY's Style of the Month be?

Update: Now at a NEW LOCATION!!!

Hey THERE!!! (waving)

It's been a while since my last posting, I have been very very very busy! However, I come to you with some exciting news....

Starting JUNE 1st, I will be at a NEW LOCATION. I have been a home-based natural hair stylist until June 1st, 2010. 

I will be moving to:

411 E. 18th Street, Suite C

Oakland, CA 94606

By online appointment (still). I am very excited about the move and can't wait to see you there! I will take photos of the new location. The salon is called "Sarah's Beauty Salon" however, I am just renting a station and still operating as Zanai's Love Of Hair.

See you then!!!
p.s. what do you think about my new logo (made by me, of course!)


If you would like to book your next appointment with me, go to my site: http://www.loveofhair.com
Thanks!