FRESH 4 A CURE

Phat Girl Fresh partnered with Kawambee Dorsey a very talented makeup artist and Todra Mcghee a highly skilled hair stylist, for the “FRESH 4 A CURE” initiative.  The “Fresh 4 A Cure” initiative is a way to honor women who are living with or through illnesses such as breast cancer and lupus.  On a personal note I know that breast cancer is a horrible disease that has the potential to reduce you to nothing. From losing hair to nausea and fatigue, many women get lost in the illness.  Our goal is to do things to give them a little uplift, in spite of their situation.  Today, we had the pleasure of giving one deserving survivor a fresh look and a plenty of laughs.  I know that she felt that we were blessing her but in all honesty, being in her presence was a blessing to us.   With a smile as radiant as the sun, a testimony of unwavering faith, it is without question that she is, PHAT GIRL FRESH!!!

Parthenia Starling- Williams is a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend but most of all she is a child of God…….. And SHE IS A SURVIVOR!  At the age of 40, Parthenia was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.  Despite her diagnoses, she continued to trust God and remain positive.  In the midst of her storm, Parthenia has managed to be a source of positive energy for many women who share her struggle.  She is quick to admit that she had her down moments where she was depressed and discouraged but her trust in God always brought her back to that place of hope and faith.  She says that although it is strange, having cancer taught her to appreciate greater things such as friends, family and life. At the age of 42, Parthenia is newly married and very optimistic about life and all that it holds for her.  She is proof that a positive attitude can brighten any dark situation.

It was an honor to have been able to do something to brighten Parthenia’s day.  She received a haircut, color and curl from Todra, professional makeup from Kawambee and a gift bag loaded with goodies from Phat Girl Fresh. This is only a small token for being a resource of knowledge, courage, faith and hope.  

To read more and view more photos, click the link below

http://www.phatgirlfresh.com/#!fresh-life/cute

Natural Hair

October 25, 2011 was the last time I received a relaxer. I had previously made the decision to make that my last time with the "creamy crack". Honestly the only reason why I relaxed it that time was because Albany State University's homecoming was happening and God forbid I be amongst my friends and former classmates looking a hot mess. I had lost the vast majority of my hair while taking Chemotherapy, you would think my transition would have been easy but it was.  I was holding on to the little bit of hair I had left for dear life.  I was until April 2012 that I felt comfortable enough to snatch that wig of and reveal my natural beauty to the would.  However, since that time, I haven't looked back.


Since I started my natural hair journey, I have learned a lot. Although being natural pales in comparison to spending hundreds each year on hair weave, being natural is not as cheap and easy as I thought. I have several friends who are natural as well, not to mention I have visited a number of sites, read books and sampled products. What I have found is that your head will explode with all the options... Lol!!! What I did was A LOT of product testing, to find something that complimented this bush!! All hair types are different so please be advised that a product that works for me, may not work for you.

I have found a number of great product that work wonders on my hair in the midst of quit a few no-no's. I have also come up with the right routine for me. Since so many people comment on and ask about my hair, I will share.

I wash my hair every two weeks with Creme of Nature sulfate-free shampoo with Moroccan Argon oil. In between washes, I do a co wash with As I Am's Coconut CoWash and Creme of Nature's intensive moisturizing conditioner with Moroccan argon oil. I dry my hair with a white tee shirt(towels absorb your hair's oil). I then add Creme of Nature's leave in conditioner with Moroccan argon oil and a mixture of oils(coconut,tea tree, melted Shea butter and vitamin e), while my hair is damp. I then divide my hair into sections and place it in small pig tails(a method used to stretch curls), if I am not pressed for time. Once my hair is dry, I add Jamaican Castor oil to my roots. Once I take my hair a loose, I apply Design Essential's natural curl stretching cream and pick thru my hair. When it is time to style my hair, I used Hawaiian Silky's gel activator and/or Design Essential's Curl Definer. AND THERE YOU HAVE!!!

All of the products that I used are things that work for me. However, things may be different for you. I will be doing some reviews of other products as time progresses. How so you care for your natural hair?