The most jaw dropping episode yet! Get all up in it!!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
DRUG LOCKS... Oh Hellz NO
This is some crazy shit!!!
She really sat down and let them do this to her hair? Gurl Bye!!!
Check it out and leave your comments below.
Love,
Jahlicia <3
*SURPRISE*
Hey Lovers,
OMG!!! I missed you guys so much!! I feel like I have been "silenced" or put on "mute"!! Okay, let me spill my tea. My computer decided to die about the 15th of November! IKR!! *&)!@))&#!!! I was beyond mortified!
So I haven't been able to get online except for my phone...sidebar: that is a hot ass mess because I have Sprint..case closed! For about 1 week I was cool with it but 1 month..no maam!!
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago my phone has gotten a case of the ass and now works whenever it feels like. I guess it decides to do me, okay! How you doing?
So, today I was blessed to be able to use my friends laptop for a few in order to update y'all and shoot a couple vids! YAYYYY!!! CLAP TRACK!!
I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!
Thanks for sticking with me and holding me down while I be discom-bob-ulated! Yep! I did that!! Ha!
Hugs!
Don't forget to hit me up on Facebook, Twitter and of course YouTube
Love,
Jahlicia <3
OMG!!! I missed you guys so much!! I feel like I have been "silenced" or put on "mute"!! Okay, let me spill my tea. My computer decided to die about the 15th of November! IKR!! *&)!@))&#!!! I was beyond mortified!
So I haven't been able to get online except for my phone...sidebar: that is a hot ass mess because I have Sprint..case closed! For about 1 week I was cool with it but 1 month..no maam!!
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago my phone has gotten a case of the ass and now works whenever it feels like. I guess it decides to do me, okay! How you doing?
So, today I was blessed to be able to use my friends laptop for a few in order to update y'all and shoot a couple vids! YAYYYY!!! CLAP TRACK!!
Official Update Video
I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!
Thanks for sticking with me and holding me down while I be discom-bob-ulated! Yep! I did that!! Ha!
Hugs!
Don't forget to hit me up on Facebook, Twitter and of course YouTube
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Monday, November 14, 2011
Jahlicia After Dark
Hey Lovers,
Miss me? hmmm, side eye if you didn't. Lol! Anywho, I had been posting for quite some time that I wanted to start a sex series on my channel/blog and I finally got the time to sit down and plan out how I wanted to do it.
Now presenting "Jahlicia After Dark" where I answer sex questions, discuss sex related topics as well as cut up and act a fool, as usual!
For my initial episode, I received some anonymous questions that I decided to bust this segment open with, so without further ado, lets get it in!
So, what do you think? Did I make you blush? If so, ch...get used to it cause this is how I do, Boo Boo! Ha!!
Now, if you have some questions that you would like for me to answer and discuss, feel free to message me either via YouTube or email me directly at: lovejahlicia@gmail.com
Hugs and I promise not to be gone so long next time!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Miss me? hmmm, side eye if you didn't. Lol! Anywho, I had been posting for quite some time that I wanted to start a sex series on my channel/blog and I finally got the time to sit down and plan out how I wanted to do it.
Now presenting "Jahlicia After Dark" where I answer sex questions, discuss sex related topics as well as cut up and act a fool, as usual!
For my initial episode, I received some anonymous questions that I decided to bust this segment open with, so without further ado, lets get it in!
So, what do you think? Did I make you blush? If so, ch...get used to it cause this is how I do, Boo Boo! Ha!!
Now, if you have some questions that you would like for me to answer and discuss, feel free to message me either via YouTube or email me directly at: lovejahlicia@gmail.com
Hugs and I promise not to be gone so long next time!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Makeup & Earring Haul + DIY Project
Hey Lovers,
Yep, I been shopping! Not a costly shopping spree, but fun non the less! I just love makeup and earrings so what better therapy than that! I decided to show the items I got so feel free to check em out!
Also, I call myself doing a lil DIY experiment on pressing loose pigments using alcohol, glycerin and a stirrer so check out the finished products and let me know what you think. Like I said, I give myself 65& win, 35% fail based on the outcome. Trust me, you will see why! Ha!
I was asked a couple times already, so as soon as I get my hands on some more loose pigments, cause you KNOW ya gurl pressed every loose pigment she owned and a few she didn't own O.O, I will make a tut so you can see. Okay? Okay!
Yep, I been shopping! Not a costly shopping spree, but fun non the less! I just love makeup and earrings so what better therapy than that! I decided to show the items I got so feel free to check em out!
Also, I call myself doing a lil DIY experiment on pressing loose pigments using alcohol, glycerin and a stirrer so check out the finished products and let me know what you think. Like I said, I give myself 65& win, 35% fail based on the outcome. Trust me, you will see why! Ha!
I was asked a couple times already, so as soon as I get my hands on some more loose pigments, cause you KNOW ya gurl pressed every loose pigment she owned and a few she didn't own O.O, I will make a tut so you can see. Okay? Okay!
Now, on with the haul :0)
Hope you enjoy!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Stop Playing with Karma
Hey Lovers,
Who believes in Karma?
Well, if you don't, you should because it is as real as the nose on your face! I firmly believe in Karma and have seen and felt its force in living color. Couple shots of that will surely get you on the straight and narrow...well, unless you like suffering. O.O
I had been hearing stories all around me of people putting things in motion in their lives and then wondering why they feel like life is kicking their asses for no reason. Hmmm, think about all the negative thoughts, words and actions and then you tell me. Karma is a bitch, huh? Yep, she is!!
I decided to touch on this topic and would love for you to share any feedback on this topic. Each 1 Teach 1 :0)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Who believes in Karma?
Well, if you don't, you should because it is as real as the nose on your face! I firmly believe in Karma and have seen and felt its force in living color. Couple shots of that will surely get you on the straight and narrow...well, unless you like suffering. O.O
I had been hearing stories all around me of people putting things in motion in their lives and then wondering why they feel like life is kicking their asses for no reason. Hmmm, think about all the negative thoughts, words and actions and then you tell me. Karma is a bitch, huh? Yep, she is!!
I decided to touch on this topic and would love for you to share any feedback on this topic. Each 1 Teach 1 :0)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Who are YOU living for?
Hey Lovers,
I have gotten a few questions on this topic and decided to make a video sharing my take on living life for others. I could type on and on about stories just from my own life where in hindsight, I did things I wasn't doing for me. I felt compelled to share.
The way to change this behavior is to make a decision to make your OWN choices and do things that YOU want to do, as opposed to others ideas of who and how you should be.
Once you remove other peoples hand off of your life, you will truly be able to feel GOD's hand and ensure that you are being guided by the creator.
So, care to share any situations where you realized it wasn't YOU in control? Feel free to do so.
I love you guys and want all of us to start living our lives to the fullest and not in fear of what others may think!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I have gotten a few questions on this topic and decided to make a video sharing my take on living life for others. I could type on and on about stories just from my own life where in hindsight, I did things I wasn't doing for me. I felt compelled to share.
The way to change this behavior is to make a decision to make your OWN choices and do things that YOU want to do, as opposed to others ideas of who and how you should be.
Once you remove other peoples hand off of your life, you will truly be able to feel GOD's hand and ensure that you are being guided by the creator.
So, care to share any situations where you realized it wasn't YOU in control? Feel free to do so.
I love you guys and want all of us to start living our lives to the fullest and not in fear of what others may think!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Thursday, October 27, 2011
How to Re Twist Locs: Jahlicia's Way
Hey Lovers,
I know many of you have already seen this video however I just realized I didn't post it for my bloggies :0) Just in the off chance that anyone has any interest in how I do my loc maintenance aka re twist then here is a full blown tutorial! Enjoy!
Any questions, concerns, inquiries, feel free to leave them down below!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I know many of you have already seen this video however I just realized I didn't post it for my bloggies :0) Just in the off chance that anyone has any interest in how I do my loc maintenance aka re twist then here is a full blown tutorial! Enjoy!
Any questions, concerns, inquiries, feel free to leave them down below!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Vintage Jahlicia
Hey Lovers,
Since I am on "You Tube hiatus" I have been checking out some of my "vintage" videos and cracking up! I have had several "I canNOT believe I said that" moments that I am sure you all would enjoy! Also, I did quite a few get to know me type tags that you may have missed.
Since I am on "You Tube hiatus" I have been checking out some of my "vintage" videos and cracking up! I have had several "I canNOT believe I said that" moments that I am sure you all would enjoy! Also, I did quite a few get to know me type tags that you may have missed.
A guaranteed enjoyment situation! Ha!
Wow! I swear yall, I really do crack myself up. Luckily for me, I crack yall up too or else I would NOT be here. Thank you guys so much for accepting, loving and cracking up right along with me!!
Feedback always appreciluv'd
Mega Hugz :0)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Oprah's Life Class
Hey Lovers,
If you have been under a rock, Oprah (the big O) has been holding a Life Class for about 2 weeks now on her OWN channel. It has been an enlightening, learning experience to say the least! If you are like me, wanting a better life and willing to do the work it takes to get one, this class is for you!!
This class is making me look at myself, my decisions and the situations and circumstances that I have allowed and/or drawn into my life in a totally different way. I am realizing that I have more power than I think I do, with courage and guts to boot!
When we realize that our Life is ours to live and living it for other people will get us NOWHERE, it is then that we truly begin to live!!
I made a video sharing my feelings and thoughts on the show, along with the revelations I received thus far, in hopes that it will inspire and encourage you to live, love and grow with me...and the millions of others that have been watching!
Now, keep in mind that this was just based on the first 2 or 3 episodes and as I write this, we are on day 2 of the 2nd week. My challenge now is continuing to be FREE, live FREE, forget the grudges that have binded me in shame for the past 10 years and take full control of my life, my destiny and dreams!
Clearing ALL negative energy away from my thoughts, my surroundings and my heart. This is the stage that I am at right now. I have always been what I refer to as a "em path" able to empathize with others feelings to the point of feeling their energy almost immediately. Now I am paying much more attention to the energy I am being given and using that as a guide to the people that I keep close. I truly believe that energy is passed constantly and I want to emit a constant flow of positivity to the Universe and to those around me.
I definitely recommend checking it out! Let me know if you do and your thoughts so far! Hugz!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
If you have been under a rock, Oprah (the big O) has been holding a Life Class for about 2 weeks now on her OWN channel. It has been an enlightening, learning experience to say the least! If you are like me, wanting a better life and willing to do the work it takes to get one, this class is for you!!
This class is making me look at myself, my decisions and the situations and circumstances that I have allowed and/or drawn into my life in a totally different way. I am realizing that I have more power than I think I do, with courage and guts to boot!
When we realize that our Life is ours to live and living it for other people will get us NOWHERE, it is then that we truly begin to live!!
I made a video sharing my feelings and thoughts on the show, along with the revelations I received thus far, in hopes that it will inspire and encourage you to live, love and grow with me...and the millions of others that have been watching!
Now, keep in mind that this was just based on the first 2 or 3 episodes and as I write this, we are on day 2 of the 2nd week. My challenge now is continuing to be FREE, live FREE, forget the grudges that have binded me in shame for the past 10 years and take full control of my life, my destiny and dreams!
Clearing ALL negative energy away from my thoughts, my surroundings and my heart. This is the stage that I am at right now. I have always been what I refer to as a "em path" able to empathize with others feelings to the point of feeling their energy almost immediately. Now I am paying much more attention to the energy I am being given and using that as a guide to the people that I keep close. I truly believe that energy is passed constantly and I want to emit a constant flow of positivity to the Universe and to those around me.
I definitely recommend checking it out! Let me know if you do and your thoughts so far! Hugz!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
My Bday Eyez
Lovers,
I can feel all your side eyes as I begin to mention my bday! Lol! Yes, Oct. 20th was my bday and to celebrate I painted the wickedest set of Cartoon Character eyes known to man! Well, known to me. Ha!
It was super easy being that I followed along with a tut that I found on YouTube. Here is a close up of the look! Enjoy!
I LOVE IT!! Being that my bday is so close to Halloween, I usually dress up in some sort of fashion, so this year was no exception! For the record, YES, I left the house like this. You should have seen the looks I got! Okay!
So, here is my bday video that I shot to celebrate with all my subbies! Hey, better late than never, right!
Enjoy!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I can feel all your side eyes as I begin to mention my bday! Lol! Yes, Oct. 20th was my bday and to celebrate I painted the wickedest set of Cartoon Character eyes known to man! Well, known to me. Ha!
It was super easy being that I followed along with a tut that I found on YouTube. Here is a close up of the look! Enjoy!
I LOVE IT!! Being that my bday is so close to Halloween, I usually dress up in some sort of fashion, so this year was no exception! For the record, YES, I left the house like this. You should have seen the looks I got! Okay!
So, here is my bday video that I shot to celebrate with all my subbies! Hey, better late than never, right!
Enjoy!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Loc Style for men...?
Hey Lovers,
I know, I know, I have been acting like I do not even have a blog, huh? Smh. Fine, I gets the side eye! Happy now? Lol. My bday has passed and everything. Thanks for all the bday wishes, I had a great time! I kept it rather lowkey, just me and the hubby. So, I guess I am officially 33 now, huh? lol
Anywho, the reason I jumped on here was to show you guys something and see what you feel about it. This is a style that someone recommended I add to my listing of men's styling. O.O
Now, don't get me wrong, the style is beautiful and I definitely would rock it but errr, umm I don't know about my MAN rocking it. I mean, it seems like a girl style to me. I'm just saying. When I think of men styles I think of this....
Okay! I would LOVE to convince Ray to let me style is waist length locs like this! Yeah right! He won't even wear a regular basket weave for more than 20 minutes. SIDE EYE TO HIM! Ugh!
This is what I think of when I look for styles for my male clients.
What do y'all think? Am I tripping? Am I behind the times and this is whats poppin now for males? Would you be cool with your man rocking that up do? WOULD HE?
Things that make you go hmmm,
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I know, I know, I have been acting like I do not even have a blog, huh? Smh. Fine, I gets the side eye! Happy now? Lol. My bday has passed and everything. Thanks for all the bday wishes, I had a great time! I kept it rather lowkey, just me and the hubby. So, I guess I am officially 33 now, huh? lol
Anywho, the reason I jumped on here was to show you guys something and see what you feel about it. This is a style that someone recommended I add to my listing of men's styling. O.O
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Now, don't get me wrong, the style is beautiful and I definitely would rock it but errr, umm I don't know about my MAN rocking it. I mean, it seems like a girl style to me. I'm just saying. When I think of men styles I think of this....
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This is what I think of when I look for styles for my male clients.
What do y'all think? Am I tripping? Am I behind the times and this is whats poppin now for males? Would you be cool with your man rocking that up do? WOULD HE?
Things that make you go hmmm,
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Annnd the Winner Is...
Hey Lovers,
I was being sooo nosey all up in Drake's cries over Rihanna (click here) that I forgot to post the winners of my contest. #side eye to my damn self.
Anywho, here is the video where I make the big announcement so....enjoy!
CONGRATS to all of you guys, it was so much fun and I appreciluv you for entering :)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I was being sooo nosey all up in Drake's cries over Rihanna (click here) that I forgot to post the winners of my contest. #side eye to my damn self.
Anywho, here is the video where I make the big announcement so....enjoy!
CONGRATS to all of you guys, it was so much fun and I appreciluv you for entering :)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Sad Ass Drake
“At the time it hurt, but she didn’t mean to. I’ll never put that on her. I was hurt because I started to slowly realize what it was. I guess I thought it was more. That was the first girl with any fame that paid me any mind. You spend days reading about this person in the magazines. All of a sudden you have this number-one song and you’re at some birthday party and there she is. And you’re just some naive kid from Toronto staying in some shitty-ass hotel who got invited to this party on a whim. That’s just how it happened.”-Drake
This, among other things, is what Aubrey "Drake" Graham told Elle magazine while there to promote his new album Take Care. My initial reaction..."Chile boo"!
Um, am I the only one that can't see our rude gyal Rihanna with a man named "Aubrey" O.O. I'm just saying, I just don't see screaming out "Aubrey" upon climax as sexy. Just me?
Also, apparently his song "fireworks" was about being her rebound lover O.O. Wow, men do this??
Have a listen and look out for "shade"
Drizzy, Rihanna just called. She says "she is NOT moved and you should be glad she let you sample her "oxtails", now go back to your groupies you been splicing". My sentiments exactly, Rih Rih!!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I've been featured...
Hey Lovers, (that's my new name for yawl, okay)
I had to come by and let you know that I have been featured on a blog! Yayyyyy!! ClapTrack!
I am so freaking excited. It is on my gurl Little Knottzz blog: http://littleknottzz.com/ and just in case you thought I was tripping, I'm on the front page!! *cheesin*
1st step, blog feature, next step THE WORLD!!
You might as well start feeling the Love Jahlicia fever cause it's a coming....
Thank you so much for the feature and being so pleasant and supportive, as well as ALL my lovers out there that ride with ya gurl! We are just starting so yawl can say "I was with her from the beginning.."
Hugz!!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I had to come by and let you know that I have been featured on a blog! Yayyyyy!! ClapTrack!
I am so freaking excited. It is on my gurl Little Knottzz blog: http://littleknottzz.com/ and just in case you thought I was tripping, I'm on the front page!! *cheesin*
1st step, blog feature, next step THE WORLD!!
You might as well start feeling the Love Jahlicia fever cause it's a coming....
Thank you so much for the feature and being so pleasant and supportive, as well as ALL my lovers out there that ride with ya gurl! We are just starting so yawl can say "I was with her from the beginning.."
Hugz!!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
BBW LA - Draya = BORING
Hey guys,
Here is my updated and opinionated recap of the episodes so far *semi-yawn* Check it out!
I know, yawl totally agree, right? I mean, without Draya, WHO would watch?
If these ain't the most run down, insecure, trying to still be on T.V. set of women O.O
Anywho, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Here is my updated and opinionated recap of the episodes so far *semi-yawn* Check it out!
I know, yawl totally agree, right? I mean, without Draya, WHO would watch?
If these ain't the most run down, insecure, trying to still be on T.V. set of women O.O
Anywho, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.
Love,
Jahlicia <3
LocStyle, Makeup & Music
Yep, I am REALLY starting to like doing these, so expect alot more :)
Enjoy!
Feedback? Music request?
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Who kicked Rihanna OFF their farm?
Ch...I have OFFICIALLY heard it all! Now, to know me is to KNOW I loves me some Rih Rih, okay! I don't care who calls her "Curry Goat" (side eye to Kid-Fury.com, which is fucking hilarious, btw) or fire crotch because of her once red coils, but she is my "friend in my head".
Now, I am hearing that while shooting the video for her new song "we found love" on a farm in Bangor, Ireland she was kicked off by the owner for wearing "skimpy clothing". O.O! Your kidding, right? I bet they kept that money though, huh. #side eye to the owner of the farm. I mean, who doesn't know Rihanna likes to be buck naked on broncos and shyt. Ch...boo! I expect to hear that my gurl got her money back.
Um, Rih Rih, we are island gurls, keep your ass in the warm climate where you can wear egg shells as nipple covers and ginger bush as panties, Okay!
Also, I heard she is now dating some Brit boxer named Dudley O'Shaunessey who she also picked to star in the WFL video. They were allegedly out on a date after the video shoot in which my gurl got so drunk, she had to be escorted to her car, where he was already waiting. Real Gentleman. Ch...boo I am not buying this story, he looks gay and not at all Rih Rih's type. I'm just saying.."you need more people".
Check out this pic and tell me what yawl think...
I heard someone yell "fruity pebbles" in the background, hahhhaha!!!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Kimsha Artest speaks...
Of course, she retracts...
Now, I know that all everybody and their Mama has heard about the alleged Kimsha Artest facebook fiasco where she allegedly cussed out Shawnie for editing her out of the show. Don't front, we all have been wondering where she been, okay!
Well, Kimsha is saying now that is wasn't her on facebook, she doesn't even know Shawnie and Evelyn (ch...why she dragging Miss Puerto Rican heat into this is beyond me) and she has an idea who it was that started all of this.
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Saturday, October 8, 2011
LocStyle, Makeup & Music
Hey guys,
This is a video I posted this week showing how I get ready! Of course, it is sped up so jam along to the sweet sounds of Konshens and Taurus Riley while I get my makeup and hair on. Okay!
Also, since I am sure by now you have heard me mention I do NOT keep styles in my head more than maybe 2 hours (oh the horror of pins O.O) so this is what the braidout and I guess twistout is looking like now. Not bad considering I totally haven't tied it down in like 3 days :)
O.O
hahahaha!!
Love,
Jahlicia
This is a video I posted this week showing how I get ready! Of course, it is sped up so jam along to the sweet sounds of Konshens and Taurus Riley while I get my makeup and hair on. Okay!
Also, since I am sure by now you have heard me mention I do NOT keep styles in my head more than maybe 2 hours (oh the horror of pins O.O) so this is what the braidout and I guess twistout is looking like now. Not bad considering I totally haven't tied it down in like 3 days :)
O.O
hahahaha!!
Love,
Jahlicia
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
"I went natural because..." vol. 5
Proud2banurse says:
I was hesitant to process my hair because I was aware of the damage it would do to my scalp ( as reinforced by my dad -the nurse lol) so it took me a long time to take the plunge into the bucket of lye. Finally at age 18 I had my hair relaxed, but what followed was years of breakage, damage and frustration! I shaved my head 3 times, trying to go back natural! Natural was what I was meant to be; no stress, no burns, no frustration, just me! :)
LadyShyye says:
I went natural because I like long hair and I like the way "maintained" locs looked the best. The beautiful coils of softness. I wanted to retain all of the shedding hair and hated my hair being trimmed even the slightest when I had a perm. Haven't had a perm since 2002!
LucianKat says:
I went natural because ... Oh that's right, I have always been natural :D and I love my hair whoop whoop. Goooooooooo nappy!!
Divahotgyal says:
I went natural because I have sensitive scalp and would breakout whenever I relaxed my hair. Also all of my siblings are BOBO dreads. Loving my natural and locs!
DivaJennKen says:
I went natural because I hate that my head was burning. 8 years ago I went natural. I went with locs 9 months ago.
Butterflydoes says:
I am going natural because I am tired of the European black women look with weave!
Angela says:
I went natural because I was tired of maintaining a perm to keep it from falling out. My hair was thinning and breaking off on the ends. I went natural 2 yrs ago (my 4th time going natural). I loved how thick my natural hair was, compared to the permed hair. Natural just looked better on me. Now I've decided to loc my hair, something I wish I had done years ago. I let friends talk me out of doing it. To me locs are like forever braids you never have to pay to have redone. You can still rock all sorts of styles with them. Now that I'm older, I care less about what other people think of my hair texture! This is the way God made my hair, so I'm rockin' it to my grave!!
Sheri Wilson says:
After two unsuccessful attempts at going natural, I started my locs in November 2008. I finally internalized the fact that God did not make a mistake creating my kinky hair texture. My hair was fighting viciously against the chemical relaxers I was subjecting it to but as the years passed, my hair was getting thin and tired and would soon permanently lose the battle if I didn't stop destroying it. Wisest hair decision I ever made. Finally I love my hair and feel no insecurity about it whatsoever. Total acceptance. Exhale.
NikkiMo75 says:
I went natural because...
I was sick and tired of being sick and tired with the condition of my over processed, damaged, broken off hair. Although I was tired with the way my hair looked, I was still scared to cut the relaxer out. Since I was not confident in how I would look with my hair in its natural state, it took me 2 years to actually do the “Big Chop”.
I had been wearing my hair in braids for about a year until I decided what I wanted to do next. In September 2001 I took down a set of braids. My hair was so damaged I cried...hard. Although I was upset, I could not bring myself to relax nor braid my hair again. My hair was begging for a serious break and so was my self esteem. I got myself together and headed to the barber shop and cut my hair....Just like that. When the barber was finished I could not believe my eyes. Although this was not the first time that I have cut my hair off, it was the first time that I didn’t relax, texturize or add some crazy color to my hair. It was just me...chemically free me as beautiful as I can be.
Tasha says:
I went natural because at the time, it felt like the BEST thing to do. In 2005, while my hair was permed, I was diagnosed with Alopecia and I was devastated. My hairline all around was gone and I could hardly comb my hair because it was shedding so much. After visiting the dermatologist and being treated, once my hair started to grow back I made the decision to get rid of the chemicals and constant processing. After a year of transitioning with braids, I became fully natural.
Now, I've been a 'loc head'. For 3 years and loving it. I was inspired by a friend of mine to go natural and loc up. She has locs and her hair is bee-u-ti-ful. She also opened my eyes to the fact that I was gorgeous with my natural hair and this helped me on my journey bolstering my confidence. Sometimes it does get frustrating, but every time I see her hair I get the motivation and the boost I need to keep on going!
Special thanks go out to ALL those that submitted their story to be highlighted! Chile, I know it has been a minute and I need to SattDown somewhere (yep, I get the side eye) but anywho, it is ready now and no less spectacular! Hugz to all that are patient and overstand what better late than never means :)
Of course, if you would like to share your story to be highlighted, email it to lovejahlicia@gmail.com or add it to my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LoveJahlicia
Hugz :)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
I was hesitant to process my hair because I was aware of the damage it would do to my scalp ( as reinforced by my dad -the nurse lol) so it took me a long time to take the plunge into the bucket of lye. Finally at age 18 I had my hair relaxed, but what followed was years of breakage, damage and frustration! I shaved my head 3 times, trying to go back natural! Natural was what I was meant to be; no stress, no burns, no frustration, just me! :)
LadyShyye says:
I went natural because I like long hair and I like the way "maintained" locs looked the best. The beautiful coils of softness. I wanted to retain all of the shedding hair and hated my hair being trimmed even the slightest when I had a perm. Haven't had a perm since 2002!
LucianKat says:
I went natural because ... Oh that's right, I have always been natural :D and I love my hair whoop whoop. Goooooooooo nappy!!
Divahotgyal says:
I went natural because I have sensitive scalp and would breakout whenever I relaxed my hair. Also all of my siblings are BOBO dreads. Loving my natural and locs!
DivaJennKen says:
I went natural because I hate that my head was burning. 8 years ago I went natural. I went with locs 9 months ago.
Butterflydoes says:
I am going natural because I am tired of the European black women look with weave!
Angela says:
I went natural because I was tired of maintaining a perm to keep it from falling out. My hair was thinning and breaking off on the ends. I went natural 2 yrs ago (my 4th time going natural). I loved how thick my natural hair was, compared to the permed hair. Natural just looked better on me. Now I've decided to loc my hair, something I wish I had done years ago. I let friends talk me out of doing it. To me locs are like forever braids you never have to pay to have redone. You can still rock all sorts of styles with them. Now that I'm older, I care less about what other people think of my hair texture! This is the way God made my hair, so I'm rockin' it to my grave!!
Sheri Wilson says:
After two unsuccessful attempts at going natural, I started my locs in November 2008. I finally internalized the fact that God did not make a mistake creating my kinky hair texture. My hair was fighting viciously against the chemical relaxers I was subjecting it to but as the years passed, my hair was getting thin and tired and would soon permanently lose the battle if I didn't stop destroying it. Wisest hair decision I ever made. Finally I love my hair and feel no insecurity about it whatsoever. Total acceptance. Exhale.
NikkiMo75 says:
I went natural because...
I was sick and tired of being sick and tired with the condition of my over processed, damaged, broken off hair. Although I was tired with the way my hair looked, I was still scared to cut the relaxer out. Since I was not confident in how I would look with my hair in its natural state, it took me 2 years to actually do the “Big Chop”.
I had been wearing my hair in braids for about a year until I decided what I wanted to do next. In September 2001 I took down a set of braids. My hair was so damaged I cried...hard. Although I was upset, I could not bring myself to relax nor braid my hair again. My hair was begging for a serious break and so was my self esteem. I got myself together and headed to the barber shop and cut my hair....Just like that. When the barber was finished I could not believe my eyes. Although this was not the first time that I have cut my hair off, it was the first time that I didn’t relax, texturize or add some crazy color to my hair. It was just me...chemically free me as beautiful as I can be.
Tasha says:
I went natural because at the time, it felt like the BEST thing to do. In 2005, while my hair was permed, I was diagnosed with Alopecia and I was devastated. My hairline all around was gone and I could hardly comb my hair because it was shedding so much. After visiting the dermatologist and being treated, once my hair started to grow back I made the decision to get rid of the chemicals and constant processing. After a year of transitioning with braids, I became fully natural.
Now, I've been a 'loc head'. For 3 years and loving it. I was inspired by a friend of mine to go natural and loc up. She has locs and her hair is bee-u-ti-ful. She also opened my eyes to the fact that I was gorgeous with my natural hair and this helped me on my journey bolstering my confidence. Sometimes it does get frustrating, but every time I see her hair I get the motivation and the boost I need to keep on going!
Special thanks go out to ALL those that submitted their story to be highlighted! Chile, I know it has been a minute and I need to SattDown somewhere (yep, I get the side eye) but anywho, it is ready now and no less spectacular! Hugz to all that are patient and overstand what better late than never means :)
Of course, if you would like to share your story to be highlighted, email it to lovejahlicia@gmail.com or add it to my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LoveJahlicia
Hugz :)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Friday, September 30, 2011
Is GAY the new BLACK?
I am telling you guys, sometimes I ponder this for real!
This is a topic that so many of us shy away from, hide behind our "respective religious sects" or just plain and simple have no sympathy for based on our beliefs. For a Rasta woman, it is considered taboo to discuss it however my main question is this. Irregardless of our personal beliefs, when did lifestyle trump humanity? When did it become okay to ignore the struggles of humans because we don't agree with their decisions? That to me is a dangerous thermometer reading of the temperature of us as a people! A reading I refuse to be a part of.
If we turned on the TV right now and saw a gang of black people being hosed, hung and/or savagely beaten, how would we react? Look at the outrage over the Troy Davis execution...but hearing or seeing someone gay, transgendered, confused, lost, different, non religious, Indian...(insert minority grouping here) being stripped of their rights, looked at as 2nd rate citizens and in worst cases brutalized for being who they are doesn't ignite even a second glance?? Really? Wowsers!
Really, think about it. Black people were beaten, tortured and killed just for being black. Black people were prevented from regular civil opportunities in society just for being black. We were hated, judged, spit on, kicked and just all around treated like dogs, just for being black. Now, think about it from the gay prospective. Similar huh? I think so!
Now, let me say this, I am not saying put on a rainbow cape and defend all injustices, but open your mind to the possibility that your thinking, your actions, your disregard for others may be rooted in something other than Jesus, Allah, Budah, JAH or any other "god" you serve. Hmmm *food for thought*
There are some that will say.."Jahlicia, what have YOU done while you are up here preaching to us about doing stuff", and to this I chuckle and say "I ain't do a mf thang..but write this blog!" Lol! But here me out. I wrote the blog, hopefully shed some insight on this so now the next time injustice is right in front of your face you will remember this blog and make a different decision! Mission Accomplished! :)
Think about it!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
This is a topic that so many of us shy away from, hide behind our "respective religious sects" or just plain and simple have no sympathy for based on our beliefs. For a Rasta woman, it is considered taboo to discuss it however my main question is this. Irregardless of our personal beliefs, when did lifestyle trump humanity? When did it become okay to ignore the struggles of humans because we don't agree with their decisions? That to me is a dangerous thermometer reading of the temperature of us as a people! A reading I refuse to be a part of.
If we turned on the TV right now and saw a gang of black people being hosed, hung and/or savagely beaten, how would we react? Look at the outrage over the Troy Davis execution...but hearing or seeing someone gay, transgendered, confused, lost, different, non religious, Indian...(insert minority grouping here) being stripped of their rights, looked at as 2nd rate citizens and in worst cases brutalized for being who they are doesn't ignite even a second glance?? Really? Wowsers!
Really, think about it. Black people were beaten, tortured and killed just for being black. Black people were prevented from regular civil opportunities in society just for being black. We were hated, judged, spit on, kicked and just all around treated like dogs, just for being black. Now, think about it from the gay prospective. Similar huh? I think so!
Now, let me say this, I am not saying put on a rainbow cape and defend all injustices, but open your mind to the possibility that your thinking, your actions, your disregard for others may be rooted in something other than Jesus, Allah, Budah, JAH or any other "god" you serve. Hmmm *food for thought*
There are some that will say.."Jahlicia, what have YOU done while you are up here preaching to us about doing stuff", and to this I chuckle and say "I ain't do a mf thang..but write this blog!" Lol! But here me out. I wrote the blog, hopefully shed some insight on this so now the next time injustice is right in front of your face you will remember this blog and make a different decision! Mission Accomplished! :)
Think about it!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Sunday, September 25, 2011
My Exercise/Eating Journey Ep. 1: The Beginning
Hey guys,
I know, I know! Long overdue but like I said in the last food posting, I have to do it in my own time. Well, IT'S MY TIME! I got on the scale and almost keeled over at the numbers! Needless to say, my diet and exercise plan began that very next day!
So, to keep myself accountable and to go along with my prior posting "Focusing on Plan A" here is my first installment of my weekly exercise and eating post. No lying! No deleting! No sugar coating! This is what I did or didn't do and what I ate or shouldn't have eaten.
Now, I started on Wednesday Sept. 21st therefore it is more like a semi-weekly but look forward to a full week from here on out!
As far as diet is concerned, I am sticking primarily to the Atkins way of no more than 20g of carbs daily while also incorporating some fruit in as well. Now, I know that fruits are not allowed on the Atkins Diet but on 'My Diet", they are. Also, I will exercise Monday thru Friday, with my rest days being Saturday and Sunday. I also reserve the rights to work out on those days in the event I miss a workout during the week.
So now that explained that, lets get this show on the road! Ha!
I know, I know! Long overdue but like I said in the last food posting, I have to do it in my own time. Well, IT'S MY TIME! I got on the scale and almost keeled over at the numbers! Needless to say, my diet and exercise plan began that very next day!
So, to keep myself accountable and to go along with my prior posting "Focusing on Plan A" here is my first installment of my weekly exercise and eating post. No lying! No deleting! No sugar coating! This is what I did or didn't do and what I ate or shouldn't have eaten.
Now, I started on Wednesday Sept. 21st therefore it is more like a semi-weekly but look forward to a full week from here on out!
As far as diet is concerned, I am sticking primarily to the Atkins way of no more than 20g of carbs daily while also incorporating some fruit in as well. Now, I know that fruits are not allowed on the Atkins Diet but on 'My Diet", they are. Also, I will exercise Monday thru Friday, with my rest days being Saturday and Sunday. I also reserve the rights to work out on those days in the event I miss a workout during the week.
So now that explained that, lets get this show on the road! Ha!
Wednesday Sept. 21st
2 1 cup helpings of chicken Voila (lunch/dinner)
peach mango tea (crystal light)
32 oz. of water
1 apple
cup of coffee ice cream :(
Workout: 20 min. walk around subdivision
Thursday Sept. 22nd
an omelet w/ turkey and cheese
peach mango tea / water
1 yogurt
chicken salad
cereal :(
workout: 30 min. band exercises / 40 sitt ups
Friday Sept. 23rd
yogurt / chicken nuggets w/ ketchup & sour cream
cereal :( peach mango tea / water
workout: 30 min. walk around the park track / 40 sittups
Saturday Sept. 24th
yogurt / apple / peach mango tea / water
chicken nuggets w/ ketchup & bbq sauce
fried chicken wings w/ ranch
2 baked potatoes w/ sour cream & butter :(
Sunday Sept. 25th
yogurt / peach mango tea / water
chicken salad w/ lettuce & tomato
Okay, so right off the bat I can tell why writing out your food can be helpful. I can tell just by seeing this that:
1. I do not eat enough.
2. I need to stop skipping breakfast.
3. I usually eat my first meal way into the afternoon.
So, while I am very proud of my eating habits because there is soo much junk food in the house that I DIDN'T eat and could have, I still need to taper off the cereal at night. I also am working on willpower cause when I tell y'all that between the hours of 12a and 4a the food calls me. By Name! This is usually when I do my most damage eating wise so just pray for me. I mean, really PRAY!
This week I am gonna strive to eat something every 3 hrs and also to eat breakfast! I sleep late anyway and on top of that I usually get up, hit the showers and leave but I will make it my business to eat before I leave, even if it is just a yogurt.
Okay, so I have officially begun outing myself. Feel free to leave me any and all tips you have for eating and exercising. Anything and everything will be helpful! I def need your prayers and encouragement cause hunny, it is not easy! I HAVE to do it though so I figured I would share my journey :)
So, until next week guys :)
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Saturday, September 24, 2011
The Crown: Measured
Hey guys,
I have been meaning to do another length check to see if my locs had grown since the last time I did it and boy did they! I first measured my locs, as requested by 1 of my subbies, on May 21st, 2011 and in just over 4 months (today being Sept. 24th, 2011) I have seen between a 1-1/2" increase. Yay!?!
I have been meaning to do another length check to see if my locs had grown since the last time I did it and boy did they! I first measured my locs, as requested by 1 of my subbies, on May 21st, 2011 and in just over 4 months (today being Sept. 24th, 2011) I have seen between a 1-1/2" increase. Yay!?!
If interested, here is my first length check
May measurements
Top lengths = 5"
Middle/Side lengths = 5.5"
Back/Bottom rows = 6.0 "
Sept. measurements
Top lengths = 5.75"
Middle/Side lengths = 6.5"
Back/Bottom rows = 7.0"
I was wayyyy more excited about the hair growth until I googled that hair grows about 0.5" a month! Um, excuse me but someone owes me about another inch and a half, right? O.O
Anywho, while I side eye my scalp, I will wear a smile that there was growth at all and who knows, maybe I will find those extra inches while my hair is wet. Please believe I will be checking so if you don't see a followup to this blog....I am STILL side eye ing my scalp! Ha!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Focusing on Plan A
I don't quite know when, but I fell off my own bandwagon! Who does that? How does that happen? Chile, who knows but I did!
While watching Me-Anie's vid "I don't do a plan B" I realized that I have allowed negative thoughts and feelings to somewhat deter me from my goal and that is a HUGE #side eye to myself! Gurl, get yourself in check is all that resounded within my spirit! So, I started getting my butt in gear with the quickness.
As a person who is known as a quitter and a runner, any kind of adversity is reason to bolt but in life, I will never accomplish anything by quitting when the going gets tough, so for once and for all in my life, I am planting my feet firmly in the ground and sticking to my guns! Go Jahlicia!
I also made a video for my YouTube channel on this topic so I will add that in at some point, along with Me-Anie's aka Barbaydian261, video. Hopefully it ignites a spark in you as well.
So, what have I done so far, you ask. Well, for one I got my lazy ass up and exercised for the first in quite a while. What did I learn? The first days of working out is a fucking killer!! My advice to any overweight peeps out there is never start and stop exercising like me because you will never get to the burn that everyone talks about and start enjoying it because every time you will feel like your first time and QUIT!
Also, I mapped out my exercise program, eating and water intake as well as my immediate and long term goals to ensure I stay on track on exactly what I need to be doing. I had never been this clear before, half assing writing it down, feeling like it was in my head so I was good. Needless to say it stayed in my head and the weight stayed on my ass...stomach..arms! You get the point! WRITE IT DOWN, MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
So, to summarize, I finally got my shit together and I plan on taking you guys along for the ride! Next time I will tell you what I did for my professional life, YouTube Channel and romantic life! You can watch me achieve my goals right before your eyes! Seeing is believing so I would love to see your dreams unfold along with me.
Dream Big My Loves, Dream Big!
Love,
Jahlicia
While watching Me-Anie's vid "I don't do a plan B" I realized that I have allowed negative thoughts and feelings to somewhat deter me from my goal and that is a HUGE #side eye to myself! Gurl, get yourself in check is all that resounded within my spirit! So, I started getting my butt in gear with the quickness.
As a person who is known as a quitter and a runner, any kind of adversity is reason to bolt but in life, I will never accomplish anything by quitting when the going gets tough, so for once and for all in my life, I am planting my feet firmly in the ground and sticking to my guns! Go Jahlicia!
I also made a video for my YouTube channel on this topic so I will add that in at some point, along with Me-Anie's aka Barbaydian261, video. Hopefully it ignites a spark in you as well.
Me-Anie's "I don't do a Plan B"
My Video "Done with the Plan B"
So, what have I done so far, you ask. Well, for one I got my lazy ass up and exercised for the first in quite a while. What did I learn? The first days of working out is a fucking killer!! My advice to any overweight peeps out there is never start and stop exercising like me because you will never get to the burn that everyone talks about and start enjoying it because every time you will feel like your first time and QUIT!
Also, I mapped out my exercise program, eating and water intake as well as my immediate and long term goals to ensure I stay on track on exactly what I need to be doing. I had never been this clear before, half assing writing it down, feeling like it was in my head so I was good. Needless to say it stayed in my head and the weight stayed on my ass...stomach..arms! You get the point! WRITE IT DOWN, MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
So, to summarize, I finally got my shit together and I plan on taking you guys along for the ride! Next time I will tell you what I did for my professional life, YouTube Channel and romantic life! You can watch me achieve my goals right before your eyes! Seeing is believing so I would love to see your dreams unfold along with me.
Dream Big My Loves, Dream Big!
Love,
Jahlicia
Almost Barbaydian + 1
Hey guys,
So yesterday i posted my latest Loc Tut called The Almost Barbaydian as an ode to Me-Anie's latest style! i made a few changes as my hair is no way as long as hers but to quote ole boy from Project Runway I "made it work" Ha!
Here is my loc tut for those who haven't seen it yet!
Now, I am a person that canNOT take pins, styling or anything that changes the way my locs hang for a period of maybe longer than 2 hrs. Like seriously, I am notorious with my friends and family to leave pins everywhere cause I gots to get em out! Okay!
Anywho, today I decided to rock the style again so i re styled it but instead of flat twists on the sides, I did a basket weave on both sides to meet the basket weave going down the back! It came out great and much easier to take on my head (I am actually still wearing it 3 hrs later) GO ME :)
Being a Loc Exhibitionist, I must show you guys so...Enjoy!
Yayy! Clap Track!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Sunday, September 18, 2011
ACV Rinse
Hey guys,
In the past month or so I have seen most of my fav loc'd Yters doing an acv (apple cider vinegar) rinse to get rid of buildup so, I decided to do it also. I usually do not have buildup however I have noticed that right after I dye my locs I tend to have some so, being that I dyed my locs about 2 weeks ago, now is a perfect time to do it!
Also, I have turned into a loc exhibitionist so I must share with you the process! Yayy! Clap Track! Lets begin!
Here are the ingredients!
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| The mixture I used |
What I did first, after I mixed up the ingredients, is rub some baking soda down my locs (same as bronzegoddess01) just for a little more fizz.
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| mixture before |
Then I submerged my locs into the mixture, since I did it in a tub (same as MsIslandSpice) I simply lay my head into the mixture and let it sit for about 7-10 minutes.
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| side view |
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| ooh, gurl! I fixed my brow as soon as I seen't this pic O.O |
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| thumbs up if you smell vinegar! Ha! |
Gurl, #weak at that brow! #side eye also..anywho, lets carry on!
After the time passed, I squeezed all the mixture out of my locs and towel dried before washing. Why? I walked around my house for about 10 mins and didn't care for sopping wet vinegar type juice leaking all over my body! Okay!
Because I <3 y'all and I know y'all are nosey just like me, here is what the water looked like after. Sidebar, NO I didn't bleed into the water, its my rinse. O.O
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| Wow! This was IN my locs |
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| I guess it is not THAT bad! Red mostly |
I took some pics of my locs before co-washing. Let me know if you see any more buildup.
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| pre co-wash |
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| see me ? |
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| looks pretty much buildup free |
Now, its time for a quick co-wash with my Trader Joe's Tee Tree Conditioner, as well as thorough rinsing cause y'all KNOW I gots to get that smell out of my babies :)
Lastly I am deep conditioning over night with Hello hydration, Cantu Shea butter, olive oil and a conditioning cap! Yes, I know I look super sexy and y'all sweating me but "I gots a man....O.O" hahahaha!
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| conditioner rubbed in |
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| #werq |
Here is me on my Conditioner Cap Steez!
Haha! Ray say it looks like the ole school popcorn thang you used to put over the stove! I agree! Lol!
So, I am pretty much going to bed like this, so if I don't get any tonight its the damn popcorn cap that's to blame! lmaoooo!
Any questions, concerns feel free to hit me up. Thanks for checking out my post and as usual, hugz!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
We are Talking Locs this week :)
Hey guys,
Just a posting with my new vid this week. Shoutout to the stocking cap making a clean appearance! Ha!
Just a posting with my new vid this week. Shoutout to the stocking cap making a clean appearance! Ha!
told ya!
Love,
Jahlicia <3
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Weekly Spotlight: Ms Island Spice
Hey guys,
This weeks weekly spotlight is from none other than Kori, aka Ms Island Spice! When I tell y'all I love this gurl! I know, I always say I love the person, and I do, and Kori is no exception. I have been watching her vids since before I even considered starting my channel, and loving every minute of it! I have watched her locs grow and her personality just come bubbling out of her and let me tell y'all, I LOVE IT!!
So, without further babbling, meet Ms. Island Spice!
1. What made you decide to start a YouTube channel? Were you prepared for your popularity?
I was always lurking on YouTube and there were some videos where I felt like just typing a comment wasn't enough and I wanted to start making my own video responses. I was also curious to see if someone would subscribe to me. I wanted to know what it felt like!
I don’t think I’m THAT popular but I was pretty excited when I had 24 subscribers I was like WOAH TWENTY FOUR PEOPLE WANT TO SEE MORE FROM ME?! So now that I’m over 1000 subscribers I am still a bit surprised!
2. What was it like growing up in Barbados? Why did you leave?
HOT! next question...
syke lol I'm playing. It was nice! To most people it might seem like a dream but I was born there so it's nothing special. I didn't go to the beach every day or anything like that, I think I went once every few months, lol! It's very small, quaint and every one looks familiar because you probably saw them on the bus last week! There is one main mall and one main cinema that everyone goes to. Its very laid back and basic but it does the job. People are very friendly there. For example, if you stop by my grandmother's house and she just cooked, she will give you a full plate of food, friend or family or friend of a friend or somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody!... even if it means she gave you her plate. If your stomach rumbles at 9pm, she will go and whip up something in the kitchen. And its not just my grandmother, most of the people there are like that, just very open and giving. There is an ad for Malibu Rum and they are poking fun at Caribbean people saying we are sooo laid back and its true. (the one when they are handing out ticket stubs for the melons lol) The age I am at now, I see Barbados as a place for either holiday or retirement. I'm too wild for island life now.
Leaving Barbados was not my choice. My father was offered a job in Austria (random I know!) so my parents just sat us down and said hey kids we are moving to Austria! So we moved there summer 2000. Initially it was supposed to be 1 year and then move back to Barbados but 1 year later my parents sat us down again and told us we were staying 1 more year. Another year after that they sat us down AGAIN and said we were moving to USA. I was sooooooo thrilled about that cause I was so obsessed with America.(too much TV hahaha) So that’s pretty much it, my father’s job is what made us move.
syke lol I'm playing. It was nice! To most people it might seem like a dream but I was born there so it's nothing special. I didn't go to the beach every day or anything like that, I think I went once every few months, lol! It's very small, quaint and every one looks familiar because you probably saw them on the bus last week! There is one main mall and one main cinema that everyone goes to. Its very laid back and basic but it does the job. People are very friendly there. For example, if you stop by my grandmother's house and she just cooked, she will give you a full plate of food, friend or family or friend of a friend or somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody!... even if it means she gave you her plate. If your stomach rumbles at 9pm, she will go and whip up something in the kitchen. And its not just my grandmother, most of the people there are like that, just very open and giving. There is an ad for Malibu Rum and they are poking fun at Caribbean people saying we are sooo laid back and its true. (the one when they are handing out ticket stubs for the melons lol) The age I am at now, I see Barbados as a place for either holiday or retirement. I'm too wild for island life now.
Leaving Barbados was not my choice. My father was offered a job in Austria (random I know!) so my parents just sat us down and said hey kids we are moving to Austria! So we moved there summer 2000. Initially it was supposed to be 1 year and then move back to Barbados but 1 year later my parents sat us down again and told us we were staying 1 more year. Another year after that they sat us down AGAIN and said we were moving to USA. I was sooooooo thrilled about that cause I was so obsessed with America.(too much TV hahaha) So that’s pretty much it, my father’s job is what made us move.
3. Why did you move to the UK? What do you love most and least about living there?
I LOVE city life. I love being able to walk every where. Post office, supermarket, the mall, night clubs, restaurant, cinema…EVERYTHING is walking distance and I love it. (Random) but I like the fact that VAT (tax in the US) is included in prices. It really bugs me in the states how they add it on at the cashier so then it’s a big surprise what your bill is going to be lol Over here 1 + 1 = 2 (Beyonce :D) I kinda like the weather lol I hate being hot and sticky (well not always :p) and over here is always “cool”. The summer isn’t too hot and the winter isn’t too bad either. I didn’t even wear a scarf or a hat last winter!
What I don’t like about the UK is the lack of sunshine. I like the temperatures but I just wish the sun would shine a bit more. Grey skies are depressing. I also don’t like the benefits system they have here. Too many people abuse it. Criminals and single mums get priority on the housing lists. So I either have to bust a cap in someone’s ass or bust a nut to get a house. Unemployment benefits are heavily abused as well. So it’s a good system but it’s flawed because so many people are getting away with it. One guy owes the government about £70,000 in false claims he made. There are loads and loads of cases popping up everyday of people wrongly claiming money. I don’t want to get all political but that really bugs me because there are people out there who really do need the benefits system like a single mum who works 2 jobs or someone who was injured so is finding it hard to get a job. But I feel like the abusers outweigh the people who really need it.
4. What are the 3 loc products you cannot live without?
Jojoba oil
Organic Root Stimulator
Witch Hazel
5. What is your go to loc style when its time to go out?
Something curly & side swept
6. You have great style, what 3 fashion items are a must have in your opinion?
Why thank you very much, J!
1.Only give a taste, leave something to the imagination. Don’t leave home with tits out, stomach out and legs out…choose ONE. With everything hanging out, you will get attention, yes, but the guy is only going to want 1 thing and its not your heart!
2. Learn what suits your figure. It might be the cutest dress on someone else but don’t force it if it's not you. If you dress for your shape/size you can look like a million dollars!
3. Invest in a full length mirror and check yourself before you leave. Please ladies!
7. Damn gurl, I love your heels! How long did it take you to learn how to strut in them? Tips for rocking heels...?
Organic Root Stimulator
Witch Hazel
5. What is your go to loc style when its time to go out?
Something curly & side swept
6. You have great style, what 3 fashion items are a must have in your opinion?
Why thank you very much, J!
1.Only give a taste, leave something to the imagination. Don’t leave home with tits out, stomach out and legs out…choose ONE. With everything hanging out, you will get attention, yes, but the guy is only going to want 1 thing and its not your heart!
2. Learn what suits your figure. It might be the cutest dress on someone else but don’t force it if it's not you. If you dress for your shape/size you can look like a million dollars!
3. Invest in a full length mirror and check yourself before you leave. Please ladies!
7. Damn gurl, I love your heels! How long did it take you to learn how to strut in them? Tips for rocking heels...?
Practice makes perfect. My first pair of heels were some kitten heels when I was around 17 and when my boyfriend (at the time) picked me up, he was like “why you walking funny?” lol
Next pair after that was 3 inches. Now I’ve graduated to 4 & 5 inch heels and I just walk around a lot in them. In the store to test them out and then a few days after I have them, I walk up and down in them in the house. Clean your house in heels! Practice, Practice, Practice!
8. What is your dream job, if you could do anything in the world?
Hmm this is a tough one…I really don’t know. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so something to do with planning and organizing. I would like to take a stab at wedding planning but I don’t know if it’s a dream job since I’ve never tried it. I just know I like to see results and I want to work for me!
I do a little hair braiding on the side and I like that but I have never really thought about it as a dream job cause my hands get tired or I get tired from standing up lol
Its a bit up in the air.
9. What do you love the most and least about YouTube?
I dislike the haters. Someone called me a crusty monkey once! Was that really necessary? Lol At the time I was a bit annoyed by it but now if I get a negative comment I just delete it and forget it. What I hate is that these haters that cause drama, when you go to their page, no videos, no pictures…so they are just causing trouble for no reason and they WANT a reaction, that’s what makes them happy. So don’t give into them, just remove the negativity!
10. Who are your top 6 favorite You Tubers?
In no particular order –
Jahlicia of course!! (the first video I watched from you I clicked subscribe before the video was over! You are hilarious and a breath of fresh air and when you go quiet and then bust out 4 videos I'm like YAYYYY. Its like u teasing me girl…but I love it haha)
Whoissugar (But sug!!... lol She is crazy funny. When she does her outfit of the day with the shoes OOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW. Love her!)
BronzeGoddess01 (Mostly for hair tutorials and her diva on a dime hauls AND she makes me laugh as well)
JRenneaC (mostly for hair tutorials cause she comes up with some really creative styles with very few accessories and we got de island gyal ting. WAGWAN. She just seems like a really pleasant person that I would definitely hang out with if we lived close to each other)
Khyan1 (nothing to do with locs but he cracks me up! Typical British humor)
…can't think of a 6th one. The others are all pretty equal! But I watch these 5 the most.
11. What are 2 things that your YT fam doesn't know about you?
Brace yourself…I am VERY shy in really life. My first day at university I sat away from everyone on my own. I ate on my own. I did everything on my own until we were assigned group work lol I think I have social anxiety or something. If I go to a party with someone I know but I don’t know anyone else, and they leave me…panic attack! No lie, tears and everything! (the tears thing only happened once but I do panic usually and text my friend!) I haven’t been officially diagnosed or anything but I am just really really shy. Help me!
2nd thing. I cried for a whole week when I first moved to the UK. I wasn’t sad…I was just scared!. I thought I had just made the biggest mistake of my life! No family, no friends…nothing. There was also no Internet for the first 3 weeks I lived here so it was pretty horrendous trying to settle in. I became a professional at playing solitaire though!
12. What is your most memorable online moment?
2 guys 1 horse…scarred for life!
Jahlicia of course!! (the first video I watched from you I clicked subscribe before the video was over! You are hilarious and a breath of fresh air and when you go quiet and then bust out 4 videos I'm like YAYYYY. Its like u teasing me girl…but I love it haha)
Whoissugar (But sug!!... lol She is crazy funny. When she does her outfit of the day with the shoes OOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW. Love her!)
BronzeGoddess01 (Mostly for hair tutorials and her diva on a dime hauls AND she makes me laugh as well)
JRenneaC (mostly for hair tutorials cause she comes up with some really creative styles with very few accessories and we got de island gyal ting. WAGWAN. She just seems like a really pleasant person that I would definitely hang out with if we lived close to each other)
Khyan1 (nothing to do with locs but he cracks me up! Typical British humor)
…can't think of a 6th one. The others are all pretty equal! But I watch these 5 the most.
11. What are 2 things that your YT fam doesn't know about you?
Brace yourself…I am VERY shy in really life. My first day at university I sat away from everyone on my own. I ate on my own. I did everything on my own until we were assigned group work lol I think I have social anxiety or something. If I go to a party with someone I know but I don’t know anyone else, and they leave me…panic attack! No lie, tears and everything! (the tears thing only happened once but I do panic usually and text my friend!) I haven’t been officially diagnosed or anything but I am just really really shy. Help me!
2nd thing. I cried for a whole week when I first moved to the UK. I wasn’t sad…I was just scared!. I thought I had just made the biggest mistake of my life! No family, no friends…nothing. There was also no Internet for the first 3 weeks I lived here so it was pretty horrendous trying to settle in. I became a professional at playing solitaire though!
12. What is your most memorable online moment?
Hahahhaa!! See what I mean? Love Her! Thanks so much for the dope shoutout, by the way (loves it) :). Thanks so much for doing this interview for us and being so open and honest! I learned alot!
Please check out her channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/MsIslandSpice
Also, check out her Fotki : http://public.fotki.com/IslandHunni
Thanks to you for reading and look out for our next spotlight, it may be YOU or someone you KNOW! If you are interested in being spotlighted, email me at lovejahlicia@gmail.com.
Love,
Jahlicia <3
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