My random funky hairdo!

Surprise! I actually did a hairstyle. How awesome am I? ;) This is a big deal because lately I just haven't been "into" doing my hair. I did pipe cleaner curls a few weeks back and they lasted forever. After those, I just felt...uninspired. And lazy. The other day, I cranked out 2 flat twists for a Beauty Blogger of Central Florida meetup.

Not too shabby, uh? 'Twas such an easy style so I won't even bother with the technique. And I don't even know if it should be considered a "style" as it took me no more than 2 minutes to do.

It was hard getting those bobby pins to stay put. I had to keep re-pinning them to keep the 2 twists together. Lots of thanks to my sister friend Courtney of Phyrra as she was the one that captured these photos.

Also pictured is one of my other beauty bloggin' gal pals Judi of Judixo.

Quick hair stats:
My locs are so in need of some pampering. I want more color and I want a cut. A great deal of my thinner locs from the double headed dragons are becoming long and thin and I just want to get rid of them. I'd loose a good 2-3 inches of locs but I'm okay with that as length has never been a big deal to me. I am still struggling with the trying to beat the urge to shave my head. Ha!

Oh! And I am almost 6 months pregnant. I know, riiiiight?! I've been documenting the journey on Clumps of Mascara but never formally told my Loc Rocker fam. After our baby girl arrives, I'll be anxiously trying to step foot at my loctician's salon for some pampering.

Tis all for now!

Natural Hair Event: The Kinky Collaborative

Hey chicas...there's a pretty dope event happenin' in Brooklyn. So wish I could make it because I've been fan of the gorgeous Lexi of LexiWithCurls.com for a while and would love to meet her in person.

Curl Box event in Brooklyn, NY

Oh man, am I jealous about this one...

The wonderful and talented Myleik of Curl Box is doing a meet and greet and I soooo wish I could make it. If you haven't heard of the Curl Box, honey, you've been living under a rock. This is the ONLY monthly sample subscription for natural hair. It's the best way to try out different brands and products without breaking the bank. I've been wanting to get my hands on it but it's sold out every month. Curl Box has reached quite the success in only a few months. In supporting it, you're supporting a black owned business AND the black owned businesses being showcased in the sample boxes.

Let me know if you plan on attending. Oh! And have you tried Curl Box?

Loc Workshop this week in Orlando!

Hey y'all!

Yep - so this weekend the lovely Rikki of Loc Inspirations will be hosting one of her popular Loc Inspirations workshops. I've always wanted to attend one of these but they never seemed to fit in my schedule. Buuuut, I will definitely be making it this weekend and I can't wait! Y'all know I am the Queen of No Hairstyles simply because I find that most hairstyles seem to make my head hurt within an hour. I'll be chit chatting with Rikki to see if she has any recommendations for folx like me.

I will be at the 11am class.

Oh! And please don't think you have to have traditional locs to attend. If you're an enthusiast, rock braids (extensions or natural) or just want to get some insight on how to create gorgeous styles on loc'd and braided hurr, come out to the class.

The class is $15 if you register ahead of time and then it's $17 if you register at the door. You can register here. Hope to see you there!

Loc Rocker meetup at Central Florida Natural Hair & Beauty Expo!

As I type this, the 2nd Annual Central Florida Natural Hair & Beauty show is in full swing. Those that won tickets have been contacted and while I won't be there on Saturday, I certainly hope to see some of you guys and gals at the Loc Rocker meet-up on Sunday at 2pm. Come hang out with me and fellow loc rockers, fans and supporters of LocRocker.com.

Can't wait to see y'all there!

Naturally Pretty video promo includes Loc Rocker!

Okay, ATL...if you didn't know about it, there is a HUGE natural hair event that Mae from NaturalChica.com and Mimi from MimiJOnline.com will be hosting. Considering it's a a beauty AND natural hair fusion, I am just a little more than jealous that I can't attend.

Buuuut, I'll be there in spirit. The planning team asked me to represent for the loc rockers in their promo video and I was happy to oblige.





The full version will be shown at the event and tickets will be available until Wednesday, October 26th. If  you are in Atlanta, you HAVE to make it to this event. Details here.

Natural Connections-October 2011

So yes, yours truly was one of the hosts for the inaugural Natural Connections event. I was contacted by the wonderful T.Gaines of T.Gaines Entertainment. Apparently he heard from others that I was the IT GIRL for natural hair in Orlando. Uh...I don't know 'bout all of that but I was honored that he asked me to be a part of what appeared to be a great idea.

How was Natural Connections going to differ from other natural hair events? Our vision was to have an event that combined a classy Girl's Night Out with an educational and interactive forum surrounding natural hair. I've been to several natural hair expos, meetups and educational seminars but never something as classy and fun as Natural Connections. And I'm not just saying that because I was a part of it. ;)

Natural Hair Event: Richmond, VA

I'm a little late in posting this but if you've got a free weekend and live in or around the Richmond, VA area, be sure to stroll by this event. It looks like they've got a lot planned and I know a great time will ensue. If you go, let us know!

Giveaway! Win tickets to Central Florida’s 2nd Annual Natural Hair and Beauty Expo

Y'all knew this was coming, didn't you? What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't give away tickets to the largest natural hair event in Central Florida? If you remember, last year I went to and covered the event and had an amazing time. The organizers have been working extremely hard to make the event bigger and better. This year, the Expo will be spread across TWO days instead of just one. Yea mon!

If you are in the Central Florida area (or plan to travel) and would like to attend, I am giving away FIVE tickets to the Expo for Sunday, October 30th. If you won't be in the area but have friends or family members who WILL be, let them know about this giveaway.

Here's how you can win:

Simply leave a comment in the post saying "I want tickets!" OR email Brittany@LocRocker.com with the subject "I want tickets!"

For an extra entry, LIKE LocRocker on Facebook. 

Additional Rules:

-One entry per person

-Contest ends Monday, October 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm EST

-Winner will be selected at random

-Family members/personal friends of B are not eligible

-In the event that a winner does not respond in 3 days, another person will be selected

-Click here for additional rules and regulations for giveaways hosted on LocRocker.com

If you have any questions, email me at Brittany@LocRocker.com. Good luck!

Orlando Natural Hair Event: Natural Connections mixer

Yours truly has been working alongside a very talented event planner to bring about a unique natural hair event.

Natural Connections has the education and excitement of an expo with the setting and vibe of a grown and sexy-type joint. I'm super excited about this! I know if you all could attend, you would but if you have any natural lady (and guy) friends in the Orlando area, please oh please send them this info.

Also, if you are a natural hair blogger, editor or vlogger and would like to be placed on the VIP list, let me know.

Y'all pray for me. I'll be MC'ing for this event. And I don't even know how to do such a thing. Luckily, I'll be MC'ing alongside my loctician! I haven't seen her since January so I need to make sure the locs look extra nice so she doesn't shoot me any side-eye's. I want her to know that I am taking good care of the locs that she started off almost 3 years ago.

Stay tuned for pictures!

Upcoming Natural Hair Events!

 There are sooooo many natural hair events on the horizon. Instead of re-inventing the wheel, I will share a link to Afrobella and Thank God I'm Natural's websites as they have a great list of all of the shows. If you are in one of the following cities, check here and here to find out about upcoming natural hair shows and expos.

-Tampa, Florida
-Orlando, Florida
-Atlanta
-National Harbor, Maryland
-Savannah, Georgia
-Hurst, Texas
-Frederick, Maryland
-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
-Greenville, North Carolina
-Killeen, Texas
-Houston, Texas
-Las Vegas, Nevada
-Newark, New Jersey
-Kansas City, Missouri
-Chicago, Illinois

---I'll return with detailed info the events that I'll be co-hosting and doing meet-ups at. Woot!

Natural Hair Event: Atlanta Event, A Night Out With Shea Moisture

That's right, ATL! Get ready for a bangin' event! All of the information I know about this event comes from the Eventbrite site. Looks like my girl Felicia Leatherwood will be in the house too.

ATL loc rockers and ambassadors, if you decide to go, be sure to report back and let us know how it went!

Natural Hair Event: Gulf Coast Naturals

Where are my Louisana, Mississippi and Alabama loc rockers? There's an event for you on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

Click here for additional information. Soooo wish I could go!

Natural Hair Event: South Georgia area!

I'm such a loser for just now posting this but if you're in the South Georgia and have a free weekend, check this one out.

Get additional event details on the event's Facebook page.

Natural Hair Expo: Memphis, Tennessee

I'm a little late on letting y'all know about this one but if you plan on attending and would like to cover for LocRocker, let me know.

Natural Hair Event: The DMV area (changed time!)

Okay, my gals and guys in the DMV area, if you've been looking for a natural hair meetup, check this one out.

WHEN: Sunday, July 31 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm

WHERE: Busboys & Poets
1025 5th Street NW
Washington, District of C

For more information, visit their meetup group here and contact Jocelyn.

Curly Nikki comes to Orlando!

And I'm pretty excited about it. I've been doing the best I can to promote her visit. If you are in the Orlando area, we'd love to see you.

Details are on Facebook and if you have any questions, email Nikki@CurlyNikki.com. Be sure to RSVP either through Facebook or by emailing Nikki!

Chicago Natural Hair Workshop 2011

I'm not gonna lie, the price looks a little steep considering most natural hair workshops, expos and events only cost a good $10-$25 but if you've been lookin' for some natural hair inspiration and you're in Chi-Town, get your ticket with the ASAP. Not to mention Felicia Leatherwood is going to be there and she is definitely worth seeing in person. She is amaziiiiiing!

World Natural Hair Show 2011--I'm going!!

Are you going to because if so I would looooove to see you! I'm not going to tell y'all how many emails I got from ladies saying they saw me at the show last year but were too nervous to speak. WTH, I am not Oprah. I'm cooler than her. *flips locs* HAAA!!!

No seriously, if you plan to attend the show both days, shoot me an email so we can link up and so I can at least give you a hug and thank you for your support.

In addition to the show, there are some other fabulous events goin' on. Check it ouuuut....

XOXO,

Natural Haircare Expo in B.Mo!

I love how this hair show is surrounded around so many fantastic music acts. If you're in the area, I think it's worth headin' out to. And of course, if you DO go, be sure to let me know how it went.

For more information and details about the Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo, visit the website.