Am I missing something???

Am I missing something or are the schools taking this athletic thing too far? I've heard several parents complain about not being able to go home(out of town) for Thanksgiving because their child has a game or practice on or the Friday after Thanksgiving. Too far!!

Thanks to everyone who chose to feed the homeless or spend time at the hospital loving on the sick.

Am I missing something or the FDA should have known Four loko drinks shouldn't be put in the hand of a fool. Energy drinks already have a punch, why would you add alcohol to it?

Please don't drink and drive this holiday season, you might kill an innocent person. If you must do something stupid stay at home and drink until you pass out.
I'll be with friends and family. Peace

A woman can't raise a boy to be a man.....What?
We have so many great men out here, my brother Perry, Rodney,Chris,Roy,Taylor,Base and the list goes on. Raised by wonderful, strong women. I get so angry when I hear people (mostly men) say, a woman can't raise a boy to be a man. Who raised you? Even if it was grandma...a woman. When dad was just around holding ya mama down cuz he was afraid to reach higher who kept the family strong....a woman. Who was there to say, "you can do it, u better get it done, do it or i'm knock you into next wk, I love you, let me help you study, I'll meet you at the your game, etc." Now don't get me wrong, we have men wearing both hats and doing well, Thanks. Today, let's focus on the positive influences in our lives. The people missing are at a lost. They will never know how wonderful you turned out to be. Their absence probably made your stronger. So lets take a min. right now to pray for them. Pray that they find there purpose before it's too late. And if they should come back into your life, forgive them for being absent and praise them for trying. Afterall, we serve a second chance God. Have a wonderful day, remember to smile and speak kind words to a stranger. Yes, I said a stranger. Peace

So I'm flipping through some of the most popular hair magazines today and saw step by step pieces for African American consumers. Funny thing, I hardly ever see this in non-African American magazines. What's even more interesting to me is the silly people that are so eager to win the popularity contest (as if it exist) they submit all of their salon secrets, step by step. Hey guys, IF I WERE A MECHANIC AND I GAVE YOU STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL IN YOUR CAR, WOULD YOU STILL LET ME CHANGE YOURS???? Or WOULD YOU BUY CHICKEN FROM KFC AFTER, THEY GAVE YOU THEIR SECRET RECIPE? PLEASE..........PLEASE. And another thing, some magazines pay for pictures, so why are you giving yours away? I understand f you did it sometimes, but every time…..GIVING away step by step, you deserve some monetary compensation. Let me replay a conversation I had with a very popular A.A consumer based magazine. (Mag. Rep)"Hello Tonya, I was looking over some of the work you have done for us in the past and I was wondering if you would be interested in having a few pages front and back of our magazine spotlighting your work?" (Me) "Sure, I would love that. What are you looking for?" (Mag. Rep)" Well, we need more short and natural styles. Tonya, we also want the looks to be step by step" (Me) “I can send you before and after, I have several of those." She insisted on step by step. Hmmmmm (Me) "I'm sorry, I can't do that, what would be the point of showing the consumer how create a style that I want them to patronize me for. I will continue to send you images, however I WILL NOT send step-by-step." She said she understood and to this day they continue to print my finished images. QUESTION: Do you think the magazine will give you step by step instructions on how to create your own hair magazine? How to promote your magazine? NO! So why don't you stop showcasing your talent for FREE! I will never forget, my son and I were watching The Dark Knight and the Joker said to the other criminals, "If you're good at something, never do it for Free!" Hmmmm Remember, these companies would not be in business if it wasn't for your talent. Sense anyone?!?!? I could go on and on with this but, I'm teaching a class on this and I'd hate to give it away.

I can't believe it's time for the asymmetric styles to come back. But it's cool, cause I love the way I look in asymmetric shirts, dresses not to mention hairstyles. It must be the lefty in me. Seriously, asymmetric is hot. Jason Wu was on point with Michelle Obama dress. But I noticed a few months ago, while shopping at the mall, most of the shirts were asymmetric. So showing that one shoulder is haute!

Happy Nu Year

A new year, a new you.......well at least that's what we say. I sat at my desk to write a few goals I wanted to set this year, like teach more classes, hit the gym more, travel, update this blog more, blah blah blah. When I was done, I started cleaning my office and to my surprise I found a list of goals I set for 2008. After looking over the goals I realized that I didn't accomplish any of them. I thought WHAT A WASTE. Get this, I compared the two and I have most of the same goals on both list. Duhhhh!!Don't get me wrong, I progressed in 2008 but I had a few goals I wanted to focus on and I didn't. One of my clients suggested that I post them. So, I did. Gotta a routine now, hit the snooze button a few times, meditate, hit the bathroom, dress, go to the office check the news, get coffee and dry toast and a piece of fruit, (apple or banana) grab my pocketbook and off to the salon. Did I skip hit the treadmill. I gotta find time for that. Anyway, I have nu pics on the site and I'm doing a photo shoot in a few days so I'll have more nu pics. Oh, I know many people are loosing jobs, don't forget on Monday and Tuesday I offer ole skool, back in the day prices. But you gotta have the coupons to get the discount. Shampoo/style $25 and relaxers $55 hmmmmm good stuff. I will also have a classified ads page where I will post job openings so make sure you check the website. www.nufacesinternational.com Until next time STAY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

April

Hey Guys, I'm still trying to keep up with my blog, (keep me in prayer). We're wrapping up another month and I must say April went by fast. I know the economy looks pretty bad but I do believe it will get better. Afterall, our president said we are not in a recession. Hmmm tell that to the 80,000 people who lost their jobs in March Making it a total of 232,000 to date.(don't have the April numbers yet) www.pbs.org So why are we not in a recession.....oh that's right it's election time. So this time next year we will talk about how the country was in a recession from January 08-current. Shhhhhh we are not suppose to say that word. I digress....

I know this is a difficult time for many. Therefore I have added coupons to my website and I also have coupons in the local paper, offering discounted services on Tuesday and Wednesday. www.nufacesinternational.com In the meantime, lets pray for one another and for our leaders in an effort to get this country back into shape.

Final note, not all jobs were affected by the economic situation. Some government agencies are still hiring. www.usajob.gov you may want to check them out.

Make it a beautiful day!!

Tonya S

Wearing a weave will give your hair rest....

When will you learn that it is impossible to cornrow with extreme tension, sew in tracks with extreme tension and have hair when you remove your extensions. It just doesn't work. Remember, your hair is fragile. Protect it[hair] and it will stay with you. Abuse it and it will leave you........wearinga wig. (Sorry I had to get that out) Also be careful brushing your hair while trying to wrap it for bed. (especially the edges) As stated, the hair is very delicate and will break. Use a pomade, slick stick or even a foam lotion to tame your edges.


(pic courtesy of Essence online Magazine)

Although this is a beautiful hairstyle, look at her edges. Or should I say, where are her edges. If your braids look like this(very nicely done) or if your stylist is prepping you for extensions and it looks like this, you have just destroyed your edges.




(too tight)

Remember wearing a weave is another way to give your hair rest. But if it's so tight your can't sleep and you look half Chinese you're doing it wrong.

Gotta go, my next client is here