We Are Going Under Construction
Hey gals! We will be undergoing some construction & bringing you a BRAND NEW site!!!! Please be on the lookout for an e-mail from us announcing our site relaunch but […]
ANOTHER STAPLE *insert shimmy*
Sunday, April 28, 2013 #NP I Want You- Marvin Gaye Just when I think I’ve stopped buying products, the world proves me wrong. This weekend I had all intentions (well…not […]
Chile, You Ain’t Nothing But A Stripper!
This past weekend I was super pumped for wash day because I decided to make an avocado hair mask that I found on YouTube. But unfortunately I was STRIPPED! Yes, […]
Yarn Braids With Yagazie
Hi, tell us a little bit about yourself! Well, I always start off with I was born and raised in Aba, Nigeria and I moved to the States when I […]
Living My Life without Apologies: My revelation through hair!
Read about my journey and my personal growth (figuratively and literally)! I wanted to share this with you. I wrote this when I began my natural journey way back when. Some […]
Winner Announced!!! 1 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway: Week Three (CLOSED)
I know I’m super late announcing the winner for this week but it has been a LONG week! Nonetheless here you go! Nicole Congrats gal! Please send an e-mail to gege@naturalgalsdiary.com with […]
Sorbet Crush or Neon lights? Which trend best describes your personal style?
Sorbet pastels and light bright neon are this seasons hottest colors and trends. Every store I go in or magazine I flip through its full of retro 80′s neon updated into luxe fabrics […]
I’m Not Here For Your Judgement!
So like the title stated, “I’m Not Here For Your Judgement!!!” LOL But you can judge me a lil bit after you hear the rest… How am I going to […]
By George….I Think I’ve Got It!!!!!!
Saturday, April 20, 2013 #NP Beez- Kid Cudi ft RZA (even tho Cudi is on the hook and RZA KILLED this track) Wednesday night I received my April CurlKit and in it was the Naturalista Cosmetics […]
Summer Time Fine (My Natural Hair Regimen)
Hi Gals! The weather is changing to warmer temperatures & that means it’s time to revamp my hair regimen. Here is what I’m doing new this season: Hair Milk instead […]
Four-Eyed and Fabulous…
I finally gave in and bought a new pair of eyeglasses. (Actually my optometrist made me do it). My vision is horrible but I’d rather do anything than forfeit my […]
Boston Bombing: The (Racist?) Media Reported Irresponsibly.
I would first like to extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. It was a tragic week for Bostonians who saw the […]
“We Used to Call Her Cola (never at all)”- Progress Report
Thursday, April 11, 2013 I Love It- Icona Pop I never recall a time where I was actually “skinny” but my dad kept us (my sister and I) active. We were […]
Natural Hair Event| Graduate Your Curls!
Hey everyone! The weather is breaking, the sun is coming out & it’s time to Graduate Your Curls! Are you ready?!?! Check it out here: There will be awesome vendors […]
Winners Announced!!!!! 1 Year Blog Anniversary – Week 2 Giveaway (CLOSED)!!!
There will be two winners this week because our first winner did not respond. Did you win? Check below: Prize ID Public Info Private Info Random Sorting ID Weight 1: […]
Picking Up The Pieces: Black Men & Their Pain
Yesterday evening I tuned into the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)to watch, Iyanla Fix My Life. This season premiere focused on rapper DMX & his demons that have helped with the demise […]
Dark Skinned Girls Can’t Wear Red Color Lipsticks.
Here we go again… another attack on dark-skinned girls and this time it’s the persistent ‘can dark skinned girls wear certain colors of lipstick?’. Not only is some of the […]
Is your first love your only love?
So, I’ve heard this question asked time and time again. Do you only get one chance at love? I don’t believe you do. I’ve heard of people throwing in the […]
Slight Fears and a Movie Spoiler
#NP Lions, Tiger and Bears Sunday, April 7, 2013 Let me start by saying if you haven’t seen “Temptation” (the Tyler Perry movie), stop reading NOW!!! I had been hearing […]
Out with the Old, In with the Old… Part Deux!!!
(I feel like this is a soap opera… LOL!!!) Well, let me start by saying that our date/meetup never happened… While I was writing last weeks post, I was ill. […]
Shabby chic damask printed burlap D.I.Y candles
I really love for my home to be a cozy place where friends and loved ones can gather, kick their shoes off, drink wine and relax. I also strive to personalize […]
Continuation of Conversation:: Tweerrrkkkk dat!!!!
#NP We Don’t Care- Kanye West Thursday, April 4, 2013 Today I posted a video of a father whooping his 12 and 14-year-old daughters with a cord because he caught them […]
I Love You
I Love You. Sometimes these three words are all you need to get back on track when things go left in a relationship. This morning when my husband told me […]
The Concealer that Went Commando (New Beauty Challenge!)
Somebody help me! I can’t believe what I’m about to do. Throughout the last three weeks, I’ve engaged in inspiring, humorous, and thought-provoking conversations with fellow makeup artists and beauty […]
I’ll Have Your Children But I Won’t Commit To You
Rapper Nelly’s recent comments in an interview with VLAD TV made me give my MacBook Pro the ultimate side eye. In the interview, Nelly (who has two children) adamantly stated that […]
1 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway!!! – Week 1 Winner Announced (CLOSED)
So we are happy to announce our first giveaway winner! Is it you? Well check out below…….. Prize ID Public Info Private Info Random Sorting ID Weight 1: Giveaway Box […]
Talking Long Hair With Nappturally Nessa
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a home health aide living in South Carolina but originally from Oklahoma. I enjoy spending time w/ my Lord, my church family, […]
Wash Day EXCELLENCE!!!!!! A Review (dun dun duuuun)
#NP Fight Music- Eminem ft D12 Monday, March 18, 2013 In a previous post I said I wasn’t going to buy any more products. Then I said I was going to try […]
So Long…I’m Going To Rehab
Yes hunni it is time for me to bid ado to these monthly subscription services & place myself in rehab! No it’s not kush, alcohol or prescription pills that have me addicted….its […]
Out with the Old, In with the Old…
I’ve just started putting in the air that I want to have a meaningful relation with my better half. (I’m reading a book called Meeting Your Half-Orange)… It’s a great […]
Time OUT!!!!
#NP Pour It Up Remix- Rihanna ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I Thursday, March 21, 2013 “If you don’t act like you have some damn sense I’m going to […]
Skinny Girls Need To Eat!
As a naturally skinny girl with a really fast metabolism, the comments ‘you need to eat’, ‘do you ever eat’, ‘she needs to be fed’, ‘I want to give her […]
ILY Beauty Co
I had the pleasure of sampling products from ILY (I Love You) Beauty Co. & let me tell you that I was very impressed with this brand! The first reason why I’m impressed […]
Happy Blog Anniversary!!!!!!
Today The Diary of a Natural Gal has turned 1!!!!!! I’m so happy that we have made it to this great bench mark & even more excited that you have […]
She Did That| Orissa Stewart of A’ni Skin Care
She Did That!…. features Orissa Stewart! Orissa is the owner of A’ni Skin Care Products. So tell me briefly about your company? A’ni Skin Care Products provides skin care products for […]
Shopping FurTHEElough: The Target Come Up
Hey gals! I’m back with another edition of my shopping extravaganza…on a budget of course! This time I came I bring to you some Target purchases that totaled only $22! […]
Good-bye Ipsy, Hello Birchbox…
As you all know, I have been an avid lover of Ipsy (My glam bag). Well, after last month’s Ipsy disaster, I was so over them. The February bag was just OK. […]
Style Files Presents: Vanity Row
Vanity: Excessive pride or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements In my opinion this basically defines the “Vanity Row” ideal woman. Vanity Row is the latest on trend, no-nonsense, 1970′s […]
“Sincerely, With Love”
#NP Summer Breeze- Isley Brothers Dear Trayvon Martin, Its been over a years since you were murdered and Zimmerman (oh George Zimmerman is the man who murdered you…he’s a piece of […]
Stunner of the Month Giveaway (Week 2 w/ New Shades)
And the winner for week 2 Stunner of the Month shades is………..TAMICA!!!! Congrats gal! Please send your mailing information to: jamila@naturalgalsdiary.com with the subject line being: Stunner of the Month […]
‘A Letter to My Mother…’: Why Writing it May Save Your Most Precious Relationship.
I just love my friends. No, I LOVE my friends! Along with my family, they are the glue that holds me together. So when one of my dearest friends, Charmaine, […]
The Bad Attitude of Bloggers.
The topic at hand has been on my mind for quite some time… I’ve attended a number of natural hair related events (most of them in London). These events had […]
“Breathe”
#NP Millions- Pusha T ft Rick Rozay (maaaan this song has been on REPEAT) Friday, March 8, 2013 8:37 pm and I’m laying on my bed looking at the dim light (I gotta […]
Running With CurlyPotential.
Tell us a little bit about yourself! My name is Ndeshimona, I’m 24 and I live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I’m currently a communications/marketing assistant at an event management […]
Rihanna Has Moved On, Why Can’t We?
Earlier this week I encountered screen shots of actor Zach Braff tweeting about Chris Brown (its regarding the Grammy’s): Then I started asking myself, ‘why are we still going on about this?’… […]
