UPDATE: The winners were randomly selected and are Catherine Okafor and Waveryl Paul.
Congrats to them both and thank you to everyone who participated. Look to the right to see what other giveaways are currently going on!
I am excited to announce that author, Chris-Tia Donaldson will be hosting the first giveaway for this month in honor of the ONE YEAR NATURAL CHICA CELEBRATION!
, and I must say that it is an excellent resource. You should also check out her blog (I had the honor of being featured on there several months ago!).
THE GIVEAWAY
Book:
Written by a Harvard graduate, Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair is a must-read for any black woman who has suffered hair loss or breakage caused by relaxers — or has grown tired of spending thousands of dollars and her Saturday afternoons frying her kinky tresses into submission. Thank God I’m Natural offers up to date information — and a plethora of tips to help women break free from wigs, weaves, and damaging chemical processes, and was recently declared the “Natural Hair Bible” by Essence Magazine. While there is no shortage of information on this topic to be found on the Internet, Thank God I’m Natural is the most comprehensive natural hair guide on the market today, and the book black women need now more than ever before.
Special Features:
Homemade Hair Recipes
Hair Style Photos
Celebrity Stylist Product Reviews-
Daily Routines for Natural Hair and Locs
Natural Hair Myths & Misconceptions
Relaxers Beware
Greatest Moments in Black Hair History
Natural Salon Directory
Thank God I’m Natural also makes the perfect gift for the special woman in your life for any occasion (e.g. Graduation, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, X-mas or Anniversary)
TGIN T-Shirt
Warning! You won’t be able to walk down the street with your Thank God I’m Natural Shirt on without people asking you every 5 minutes where you bought it from. We strongly advise that you purchase two, one in the classic black for anytime wear, and one in a bright color to show off your “true” personality. This 100% Fine Jersey cotton construction is made by American Apparel, for the softest, smoothest, best-looking T-shirt around.
TGIN Tote
This stylish, lightweight tote is great for carrying all your essentials and letting the world know you’re proud to be natural. A tremendous value!
There will be 2 winners
One winner will receive the TGIN book
One winner will receive the TGIN T-shirt & tote bag
*CONTEST ENDS ON THURSDAY, JULY 15 at 12am EST*
The Rules:
Entrants can be U.S. residents or International
Winner must be 18 years & older OR have the permission of their legal guardian if under 18
Winner must be a subscriber to NaturalChica.Com [click on FOLLOW in the right sidebar] & YouTube Channel:Nikkimae2003
To Enter:
*Leave a comment to this post stating the following:
– Name
– Email
– One thing you’ve learned about Chris-Tia from reading her BIO
Note: Entries that do not adhere to these rules and guidelines will not be considered. Winner will be selected at random, using a random number generator.
Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. In accepting the prize, the winner acknowledges that NaturalChica.Com may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s). This contest is subject to all federal, provincial and municipal laws. Contest open to Continental U.S. only. One entry per person. Winner must contact NaturalChica.Com with winner’s mailing address at naturalchicablog@gmail.com within 5 days of being notified of winning. Failure to respond shall mean that the winner forfeits the prize and another winner will be selected at random.
L. Michelle 
L. Michelle Tatum
LMTatum(at)gmail(dot)com
Chris-Tia is a beautiful person and I learned that even though she loves a rod set on flexi-rods, she would rock the heck out of a mohawk!!!! Too cute!
Kim
iRockLocs@live.com
So excited to learn that Chris-Tia is working on a product line for natural hair!
Tamara Solomon
childofgod30038@yahoo.com
**The one thing I didn't know about Chris Tia is that she's a lawyer.**
Nicole binion
Nicole.binion@att.net
One thing I learned about Chris-Tia
She had to do her b.c.twice due to the fact that she shower shampooed without combing out her hair first which equals big tangled mess aka bc lol
Priscilla Paul
priscillapaul@gmail.com
Even she has experienced non-acceptance with her family. I'm going through that now, my mom keeps wanting to perm my hair. It's good to know that her family accepts her now though, hopefully that happens with my family soon too.
Cherilyn Potts
DerbyCityNaturals(at)gmail(dot)com
Chris-Tia is from Chicago.
I am blessed to have received an autographed copy for my birthday and I read it cover to cover in a few hours. This was a treasured gift and a quick easy read. I was unemployed and was nervous about interviewing with natural hair. Chis-Tai states that your hair is only an issue if you make it an issue. She helped boost my confidence is just being myself and not worrying about my hair (or what others might think of it).
Ludny C.
C973L@yahoo.com
Gives some great advice about natural hair:
“you have to let go of your standards of neatness. Let go of what you think is neat and roll with it.”
This makes so much sense because it adds to how having natural hair is liberating.
Jennifer
jennifern413@sbcglobal.net
I learned that this woman has some serious passion! She obviously seems educated, motivated, and dedicated to the subject of hair and helping others with their healthy hair journey. I will definately purchase this book no matter the outcome of the giveaway. =)
Jerrica Womack
jwoma001@odu.edu
I learned, according to Chris-Tia, that we African Americans MAKE our hair an issue and as long as we keep the rest of our appearance together, no one will think otherwise. Besides, in the end, natural hair is more comfortable than wigs and perms!!
I'm not entering the contest because I have the book and the tee (My awesome sis gave it to me for Christmas), but I had to comment on this post!
Chris-Tia is from my hometown Detroit, MI and her book is absolutely amazing! It is a must read for transitioners like myself. I learned so much!!!
Also, Mae: Congrats to you for your one-year celebration! That is so exciting! And thanks also for the support of my YouTube channel (160Days2Lose2). I really appreciate it! You're so sweet and kind and you deserve all of the success that you have!
Stay Blessed,
CharyJay
Ofunneamaka Okpala
okpala_o@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris Tia has been natural for 8 years and is working on a natural hair care line>>>
Daydra Steer
gigglez1101@hotmail.com
chris-tia is a successful lawyer for a software company
Sharnette Lewis
sharnsl84@gmail.com
I had the privilege to meet Chris-Tia six weeks after my bc and her words of encouragement and advise still holds dear to me, even now that I am six months in. What I learned from her bio is that her family was initially unsupportive.
Samirat Rivers
mssamrivers@gmail.com
I learned Chris-Tia has been natural since 2002.
Vicky
vickyb_avonsale06@yahoo.com
**I learned that one of Chris Tia's favorite styles is a rod set on flexi-rods. Also, Mizani’s Intense Night Time Treatment is her favorite product to touch up her rod sets. **
Ify
ifeoma.gloria@yahoo.com
I found that she has been natural since 2002
That is soo inspiring!
Alanna W.
Designsdejavu@aol.com
I learned that Chris-Tia has been natural since 2002.
Lucia Guity
lapanadera2217@yahoo.com
~ In Chris-Tia's bio she emphasizes how beautiful the tress God gave us is, AS it is! I love that! God made no mistakes on us,so why try to alter the beauty that is our hair? It's fine just the way it is and it's time we start embacing our hair instead of being ashamed of it. My natural tress is beautiful & versitle and I'M LOVIN' IT!
Khatiti
kharper@thehill.org
I learned that Chris Tia is that she is a fun person as she stated that she really wanted to do a mo-hawk (which made me smile)
Sheila H.
smha117@yahoo.com
One thing I learned about Chris-Tia from reading her bio is that her family was not always supportive of her decision to go natural.
Dolly
dollstar84@yahoo.fr
I didn't know she was a harvard graduate
kamille
bajangurl07@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is working on her own product line.
Trina Buchanan
trinabuchanan@yahoo.com
*One thing, that I have enjoyed reading and learning about Chris-Tia Bio. is the following; has been featured in USA Today, Essence Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, the Detroit Free Press, as well as many other national newspapers for her thoughts on the growing natural hair trend.
Nina Street
nds792003@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris Tia is confident when and where ever she is rockin her natural and she conveys that all naturals should be confident.
Krystal
kpittman14@gmail.com
Chris-Tia was concerned about where women use to find out about natural hair and she wanted to contribute by writing a book and giving tips. And shes a Chicagoan girl like me =)
peace&love
Gigi Evans
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gg_smalls12@yahoo.com
[Something I learned about Chris-Tia is that she's from Chicago like me!!] It's so cool in my opinion to have people from where I'm from to just become so successful! Very inspiring
Naterra Weathers
naterra.w@gmail.com
* I, too, did not know that Chris-Tia was a lawyer. Sweet!
Jessica McDowell
jessicamasu@yahoo.com
The one thing I learned about Chris-Tia is that her favorite natural haired artists are Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux, and Maxwell.
Name: Cassandre Davilmar
Email: Cdavilmar@gmail.com
I found a great salon!
Kalilah
kfatiwa@gmail.com
I am newly natural and learned a lot from this book. There were many things that I had heard before but seeing it again drove the point home. The book offered excellent suggestions on natural hair care such as oils to use and even salons to visit in your area. On a side note thank you for all of the informative and usefull information you provide in your video's Nikki!!
Chinasa Echerenwa
Princessnasa@gmail.com/cechere90@yahoo.com
I learned that she is a lawyer for a software company
Priscilla S.
esidaisy16@gmail.com
I learned that she is a woman passionate about what she does! Being a lawyer, researching the society of African American hair and being involved in these communities would be very tiring and nearly impossible for many people! Truly inspiring
Janet
JLHorace@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia was the one who wrote this "thank God I'm natural" book I've been hearing so much about online but have been too lazy to look up.
Latashia Smith
latashiad7098@yahoo.com
** One thing is that for SEVEN year's she was the only black girl in her entire class**
Stephanie
nappturallystephers@hotmail.com
I am EXCITED to hear that she is working on a natural hair care line for us Kinky-haired divas! ::smiles:: I didn't know this tidbit or the fact that she's a lawyer, before reading the bio. The books been on my "wishlist" for a while, so I definitely plan on purchasing a copy. If I win, then I'll just gift the other to my bestie!
Well done on your natural hair journey!!!!!!!
I have been following you since last year and gained lots from your channel and your blog.
Lakeisha Bullock
lasay1220@yahoo.com
One thing I learned from Chris-Tia's bio is that she is a lawyer of a software company.
SN: I just did my BC last month and I am so happy of the decison I made to go natural. Thanks for the inspiration =)
Nicsnaps
bxcoopgirl33@yahoo.com
would love to read the book by Harvard graduate Chris Tia.
Melanie
gt7923a@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is starting her own haircare line and she's from the Chi!
Michelle
m_mcgee@sbcglobal.net
I learned that Chris Tia is a member of AKA sorority.
Wendy Oldham
lex69rod@yahoo.com
You stated, "Immediately after relaxing my hair, I regretted my decision and had to remind myself that sometimes the best things in life take hard work and patience." That is an excellent way of thinking. Not only for your hair, but for life in general.
Jackie Williams
jcwilliams75@hotmail.com
Chris-Tia is a lawyer and has been natural since 2002.
Monique
mowear@bellsouth.net
I learned that it took Chris-Tia 3 years to write the book, "Thank God I'm Natural." She seems like a very down to earth and educated woman. I haven't read the book, but I really want to.
Tabitha Thompson
transitioninggirl@gmail.com
Chris-Tia is a lawyer who wants to rock a Mohawk on the weekends!!LOL!
Alysa H.
studfur85@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia admitted that she had people in her life that didn't accept her going natural. Particularly her family. I related to that the most.
Deja Baker
gforceroy@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia was inspired to go natural because she realized the amount time and money she spent on her hair.
April
aprillgary@adelphia.net
I learned that Chris-Tia was featured in the Essence magazine
Cheri Davidson
cherid05@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is Harvard graduate, lawyer from Chicago
Nonie
chinique430@gmail.com
One thing I learned about Chris Tia was that she went natural for the same reasons I did lol. She was inspired to go natural because of time and money. Also she stated she had a healthy obsession with relaxed hair. I think she wanted to grow her hair long with the relaxed hair but realized it didn't make sense to "spend money and time on something so temporary"
Cashmere Clark
CashmereClark@aol.com
I have learned that Chris Tia found beauty in her own hair. Through fate she found it usless to spend money on something that would only last a month or so when in reality she had natural hair that would last her a life time. She began to accept and be more comfortable in her skin because the hair on her head was All hers and not tampered with. By exposing her natural hair she was able to create a book that I have yet to read. I am newly natural and 16 I would love words of wisdom from someone like Chris Tia.
Ms. Harmony
lakitiamarie@yahoo.com
She is working on a hair product line. Yay!!
http://www.naturalnfree.blogspot.com
Carla
jasmommie@aol.com
I learned from reading Chris-Tia's bio that she has a true passion and love for natural hair, and that she feels that her journey to writing and publishing this book is God-ordained!! I agree!!
Atiya Horne-Bailey
atiyahorne@hotmail.com
atiyahornebailey@gmail.com
I appreciate learning that Chris Tia also had difficulties from family on her decision to go natural. It's nice to see that I'm not alone!!
Michelle W
pinky9991@yahoo.com
I did not know who Chris-Tia was in till i went natural 7 months ago.She is a amazing for newly natural people and even gives me inspiration that you can manage natural hair for such a long time.I can't wait till am 8 years natural to see where my hair growth will be.I also didn't know she was a lawyer that is a great thing.
Shonda
Sunshon07@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia was very interesting! A lawyer, and natural since 2002. She has been on this journey a long time! I would love to read her book.
First off, Congrats on your one year anniversary! I am 6 months natural =).
Name: Lailaa
E-mail: LailaaRS@gmail.com
What I've learned about Chris-Tia: I've learned that Chris-Tia decided to go natural because relaxers were too expensive and time consuming to put in. I agree totally. As soon as a month goes by after putting in the relaxer, it is time to touch-up the roots! Ah!
KeShia Simmons
k2simmons@gmail.com
I learned that I MUST have this book! Chris Tia, a Harvard graduate- that says enough. I love when our sisters come together to celebrate US.
Katharine B
kbyer2@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia's reasons for going natural were the same as mine: time and money! I thought it's really cool because I am a new natural and I could identify with a person who has been in the game for since 2002.
Tammy Y
tam.yarbrough@sbcglobal.net
I learned that her family wasn't supportive with her decision to go natural, but now they have become more accepting of it.
Ashlee Haggard
ashleesenece@gmail.com
It is very apparent that Chris-Tia is a very grounded woman. She is not defined by her hair, as she is successful, realistic, and aware. Realizing that "we" make our hair an issue brings about an outlook that allows her (and myself) to exude confidence in whatever she does. Our hair is not about what others think or feel, but about the reality of and vision we have for ourselves.
I knew of this book and the author, and have heard a lot about it. The only thing I didn't recall that I learned from the bio is that her book was declared the Natural Hair Bible by Essence magazine. They don't show a lot of love to natural hair styles so I guess I missed that one.
Mae, I subscribe to your RSS reader (easier than email) and my info is, Daree Allen; dareeallen@gmail.com. Cheers and thanks for the giveaway!
Rolanda Basheer
nibasheer@aol.com
Chris-Tia is a lawyer.
name:k.Nicole
e-mail: jms-mom@comcast.net
I learned you should accept and love yourself and your own beauty for what it is.and stop wasting money on trying to change it.
*not sure what happened to my first post
Name: Reinna Dennis
Email: rea984@yahoo.com
I have learned that Chris-Tia is a lawyer for a software company as well as a free lance writer. She also would like to make her own natural hair product line.
Name: Acquisha
E-mail: cuddlemekiki9@hotmail.com
From reading her bio, this quote stood out to me: "It had to be money and time. Wearing my relaxed hair had become a healthy obsession. It didn’t make sense to me to spend that much money and time on something so TEMPORARY." The later struck me because its true. We place so much emphasis on something so temporary when it is God has blessed us with beautiful, thick, strong, and curly hair….Something that would always be there without the use of mundane things. That statement just solidified why I am a natural.
Joy
Joypat@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia was more comfortable at work with her natural hair and as long as you rock it from head to toe natural hair can be a non issue in the work place!
Happy one year anniversary Mae! Thanks for celebrating with us!
Name: Mandisa
Email: mstyles1@student.gsu.edu
What I've learned about Chris-Tia: I've learned that Chris-Tia believes that the best advice that she can give to someone about natural hair is “you have to let go of your standards of neatness. Let go of what you think is neat and roll with it.”
Beloved Osaruchi
rovunwo@gmail.com
I learned that she first went natural in 2002 after graduating from law school and that for 2-3 years, she wore wigs, later transitioning to natural hair by wearing braids and resorting to cutting off all of her hair for not properly knowing how to take care of it.
Name: Vanessa
Email: onyxroseblogspot@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia shares some of my same interests. She's a lawyer and natural hair lover. I am about to be a junior in college and I aspire to become a lawyer. I am also a natural hair lover and writer. It's always great to see someone who looks like you accomplishing such great things. She is a role model for me. In the future, I hope to be as successful as Chris-Tia. Thank you!
Michelle B. Durant
mbdurant@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia's best advice about natural hair is "you have to let go of your standard of neatness…"
Name: Charlotte Smith
Email: charlotte.y.smith@hotmail.com
~One thing I learned from this Chicago native is that to gain acceptance of my natural hair in the workplace is to show that I am confident in myself & to not make it an issue. Once i thought about what she said regarding acceptance in Corporate America, I realized that I was the only person who even considered that my coils may be an issue. No more! I can say it loud! "I'm coily & I'm proud!"
Iyasha Love
Loveiyasha@aol.com
After reading Chris-Tia's Bio I learned that you can't let others idea's give you a negative influence on your journey to becoming natural. She explained on how her father didn't embraced her natural journey in the beginning; however in the end , after seeing her wonderful results he feel in love with the idea.
I have been transistioning my hair for about seven months now, and a lot of my friends question why I am making this commitment. And some even say that they prefer me with straightened hair best.
Like I like to say, "Beauty is only skin deep, and I am still beautiful with nappy hair and all."
Name: Alecia Rosemond
Trecester@gmail.com
I have learned that Chris-tia is strong and naturally free. Also, she wants to share what she has learn from her journey with other black woman with natural hair concerns.
Name: Jeanelle Gardiner
Email: jajao5@hotmail.com
I learned that her inspiration to go natural in 2002 was due to money and time. Her relaxed hair obsession caused her to spend money and time on something that was temporary.
Tineciaa Harris
neciharris@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is an attorney and wears her natural well in the corporate world
Natasha Beals
natashabeals@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris also had to deal with little support from her family because of her decision to go natural, (just like me) until they learned to love her hair, and see the beauty of it. I agree with her too, I would rather rock my natural hair than a perm or a wig anyday!
Name: Cara Davis
Email: cara.davis08@gmail.com
*I've learned that Chris-Tia's family did not accept her natural hair, and I am currently going through that situation except its with my mommy. My mother criticizes my curls because they are tighter than my sister's and wants me to perm my curls. It's very frustrating because we are so close, and I want to be able to confirm her support. Chris-Tia is an inspiration to all the natural lawyers & wanna-be's :]
Ryan Bradford
msbradford1983@yahoo.com
What I have learned from reading TGIN is love yourself first and foremost. Also, learning my hair.
Christina
hunter.christina@yahoo.com
(MusicLover1903 on YT)
The things I learned about Chris Tia is that she had to BC twice, she loves flexi rod sets, she graduated from Harvard, and she LOVES her natural hair!!!!
Tiffany Mason
ftiffrenee@aol.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a Harvard graduate and that although we are unique and different we have the same struggles as it relates to natural hair
Catherine Okafor
cokafor44@yahoo.com
She has been natural since 2002 and her book has been featured in an article in Essence Magazine.
Asha Godfrey
godfrey14@sbc.edu
Despite discouragement from her family's initial non-acceptance of her decision to go natural, Chris-Tia still finds comfort in knowing that she can let her full self shine through kinks… and the occasional weekend mohawk!
Alexis Young
ariesgurl_1557@yahoo.com
I learned that even though Chris-Tia is a lawyer in Chicago and her life is probably very hectic, she took the time out to compile valuable information for anyone who is interested in natural hair.
Shana Green
smgreen2704@GMAIL.COM
I agreed with her comment that if you make hair acceptance an issue than others will too. People recognize confidence and will accept you if you are confident in yourself
Jessica Leveque, Jteddy15@aol.com
Chris-tia is a lawyer and a freelance writer. She lives in chicago and is involved in many charities and events.She has a website which features salons, videos, and items that are good for natural women. She also wrote the great book, Thank God i'm Natural, which I would love to have!!
Name: Cadian Carter
Email: Cadian819@gmail.com
One thing I learned from Miss Chris-tia is that its ok to be my own beautiful. Like I told her I never saw myself as beautiful, although I always heard it, and once I went natural and read her book, it inspired me to Claim my natural beauty and did my Big Chop. And I've loved myself even more ever since then!
- Erica Comer
– erica_comer90@yahoo.com
– (Chris-Tia) had a hard time with her natural hair the first time she went natural styling it for everday things like her job at first
Sha-Keeba
srednov@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a Harvard graduate and has been on this natural hair journey since 2002. While not being accepted by her family of her choice because it was not professional, she was inspired to drop the standards of neatness and roll with it.
Deidre Tubbs
deent1@live.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is that she is a Harvard graduate and a lawyer.
TIFINEY TAYLOR
TIFFINEY_TAYLOR@HOTMAIL.COM
I learned that Chris – Tia is a Harvard graduate
Keia Parker
charronpark07762yahoo.com
Chris-tia made the decision to go natural back in 2002 before it was considered the ‘in’ thing to do and there were very few resources around for women interested in embracing their own natural mane. Her interest and dedication began with her own personal journey of self-realization and transformation which evolved into a book, and now, a blog, where she can not only assist others in their journey to natural…but also participate in open discussion with others who are going through the same experience.
Allison
a_a_hillary@yahoo.com
One thing I learned about Chris-Tia Donaldson is that she has a plan and a vision for her product mind; which means that she is not going into this haphazardly. She also wants to rock a mohawk as a weekend stlye (would probably do it as an "everyday" sytle if she could get away with it professionally).
Kirsten J
ksjohnson9@yahoo.com
I learned that she has a professional job & still rocks her natural hair! People in my life are always concerned with how I'll get a professional job with my natural hair
Clarrisa Scott
clarrisa_s@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a lawyer.
Crystal Charles
crystalcharles83@gmail.com
Chris-Tia is a Harvard graduate & successful lawyer for a software company. Chris-Tia wears her hair natural well in the corporate world:) She is a freelance writer and entrepreneur looking to launch her own product line for naturally kinky tresses.
Jerilee Hippolyte
jhippolyte@gmail.com
Chris-Tia has been natural since 2002.
Stacy
staceface75@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is from Chicago.
Passcell
passcell.r@gmail.com
Chris-Tia states how she feels we make the acceptance of natural hair an issue… This may not be the case all the time, I do believe we play a role in the acceptance of natural care as well as everyone else.
Kara S.
kayzmuzic@gmail.com
Lawyer and developing a product line. That is really two major career moves!
best of luck!
Danette Horne
danettehorne@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia is a native Chicagoian, a lawyer, and an advocate for African Americans to learn how to deal with their natural hair. She wrote "Thank God I’m Natural" to help rid us of thinking the way we do and get rid of the misconceptions about our hair. And she thought like I thought that black women couldn’t wear their hair in its natural state, because we didn't look like some of the celebrities of today that have beautiful naturally curly hair. When she came to the realization that she could go natural, be her natural self, she wanted to share all the information she has come to learn about caring for her hair with us. Chris-Tia has become a successful motivator for me. I too work in a the legal community as a court reporter. I thought it was inappropriate to where my hair natural, but after reading her book and YouTube, I have changed my foolish thinking. Hey, now I'll rock a mean fro in a heartbeat on Friday. LOL!!
Thanks for the give-away and peace to you all, my lovely sistas.
Caela Watkins
caela.watkins@yahoo.com
I learned from Chris-Tia is that YOU have to be comfortable with YOUR hair because if you show that you are uncomfortable or not confident others will treat you that way.
Carolynn Washington
Cwashington0225@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a lawyer which is so impressive!!!
Shavonne
shavonnesamuels@gmail.com
One thing I've learned about Chris-Tia from reading her bio is that she exudes confidence. The fact that she stated that the working world treats you according to how you treat yourself is exactly what I needed to hear. I was natural in college and permed my hair upon graduation because I wanted to be "professional". Now I know that as long as I embrace my natural hair my co-workers would follow suit. It starts with me
Ruth James
ruthjamesre@gmail.com
I learned that she was the only black girl in her class and that she's a Harvard graduate.
Name: Jonai "Jay" Sullivan-Simon
Email: justdoinit08@gmail.com
The one thing I’ve learned about Chris-Tia from reading her BIO was that she has been natural since 2002. And money and time inspired her to go natural. Wearing her relaxed hair had become a healthy obsession. It didn’t make sense to her to spend that much money and time on something so temporary….
(This happens to be my Natural Hair Story as well!!!)
Jonna (Monchhichi)
itsmemonchhichi@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a lawyer by day.
Tonya
wtvlr@aol.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is the author of "Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair"
Vanessa Browne
Shanett_92@hotmail.com
What I've learned from reading Chris-Tia'a Biography, is that she's a lovely natural like myself. And she wrote a book for Black women with natural hair, that doesn't only talk about her journey but also the misinterpretation of Napptural hair. I've also learned that she has been natural since 2002 and she's also a lawyer, which I wish to be one day. Who also loves natural hair like I do!
Sheree (MissHarlemBeauty)
sheree7733@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia became a naturalista in 2002!
Kellita
Testmyskil@aol.com
She went to Harvard
Carmesha
Carmesha102@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a native of Chicago.
Name: Rae-Dawn
Email: LovelyRaeDawn@hotmail.com
About Chris-Tia: I learned that in 2002 she decided to go natural due to money and time. She said "It didn't make much sense to me to spend that much money and time on something that was so temporary".
Angelina
aclarke3@ucla.edu
I learned that she is a Harvard graduate
Tarmetra
tarmetrawilliams@yahoo.com
One thing that I have learned about Chris-Tia from reading her BIO is that she is a really good writer. Thank God I am Natural read more like a story than a BIO. I was so excited when I found a Barnes and Noble that had it in stock so I didn't have to order it online. I really enjoyed the book, maybe one day I can get it autographed.
Name: Deanna (NaturallyCreole-Youtube)
Email: deanna.pace@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia has been natural since 2002 and she was inspired to go natural due to time and money.
Sharina
Afrikan.Latina@gmail.com
Chris-Tia is currently working on a product line! YAY!!
Kaamilah
kaamilah1982@aol.com
I learned that it didn't affect her career and it was more accepted than "we" may expect.
Dionna
dionna_t@yahoo.com
In her bio she stated that she used to wear wigs all the time
Destinee
jlowman1@aum.edu
I learned Chris-Tia has been natural since 2002 and is working on a natural haircare product line! Very exciting!
- Name: Kea (Kea::curls)
– Email: nikea8s@gmail.com
– One thing you’ve learned about Chris-Tia from reading her BIO: she's helpful, friendly and open to helping others (hence, the creation of her book). What really stood out to me is that she feels as though it's God's blessings and divine intervention that lead her to write her first book.
Renata
renata.hilson@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia started her law career wearing wigs because she was afraid to rock her natural hair in such a conservative setting.
She is so brave and bold now; it's nice to know that that kind of confidence will come eventually!
Thanks for the opportunity ;0)
Waverly Paul
Waverlypaul@ymail.com
I learned that being natural shouldnt be much of an issue. If you as an individual can rock your natural hair without doubt or hesitation, people will learn to accept it too.
Name – Richelle
Email – richellewilson@gmail.com
One thing you’ve learned about Chris-Tia from reading her BIO: What I've learned is that Chris-Tia is a very well rounded person. From what I have read it appears that she has done extensive research on what women need to know to take care of natural hair and dispelling the myths about our hair to the masses.
Jameka
jam_redd84@yahoo.com
I did not know that she burned her wig while preparing a holiday meal……..WOW!!! Every woman's nightmare (besides someone pulling it off)STRONG NATURAL WOMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nydia Byrd
nbyrd08@gmail.com
Her favorite natural haired artists are Jill Scott, Amel Larrieux, and Maxwell
Nik…Isntshedreamy
freaknik_freaknik@yahoo.com
I learned that she is startig her own product line
Shannon Caldwell
srbumblediva@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia is working on starting her own product line.
ACACIA JACKSON
KAYSHA_GIRL@YAHOO.COM
WELL IM A NEW NATURAL AND MOST DAYS ITS HARD JUST WALKING DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT SOMEONE STARING AT MY HEAD IN SHAME… I FEEL THAT IF I WERE TO WIN THIS CONTEST AND RECEIVE THIS BOOK IT WOULD HELP ME REGAIN CONFIDENCE FROM WITHIN
Kanisha
kanishaparks@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia's inspiration to write this book came from God- and I love that about her!
Tamra C.
surgrn21@yahoo.com
I learned that during college Chris-Tia wore wigs for a couple years before wearing her hair in its "natural" state. After an eye-opening experience of her wig catching fire while cooking. Also how she evolved from such a self-conscious person regarding her natural hair into a very confident woman who openly shares her experiences and knowledge about natural hair.
Timi Komonibo (NaturaleChronicles on Youtube)
naturalechronicles@gmail.com
- Chris-Tia said black hair in the work place becomes an issue when we make it an issue. As long as it looks good, no one will say anything. It is much easier for her to rock her natural hair than to wear wigs and other styles
~~ this is a good point! It's more distracting when our hair goes from long to short, black to reddish-brown in a matter of hours. Then people start raising their brows and asking questions.
I can't wait to read this book!
Eryn Murray
ec_murray@hotmail.com
What I have learned from reading Chris-Tia's bio are the following: Natural hair has a lot to do with being comfortable with yourself. You have to mentally take yourself out of the comfort zone that many black women in the U.S. have put themselves in for quite sometime and happily embrace your inner and natural beauty. It's a beauty that is appreciated by many people, which I'm beginning to realize with my journey.
jessica
j.ceamy@gmail.com
one of the many things i learned is that straight hair doesnt have to do with the corporate world. it also wont hinder u from getting a job.
Astaire Santana
asgloria10@gmail.com
Chris-Tia Wrote the book "Thank God I’m Natural" for newbie naturals and for already naturals to look for information and inspiration also when she first started her natural journey her family wasn't very accepting of it and now they really like her hair. She has been natural since 2002, and a reason she went natural is because of all the money and time she spent on wearing her relaxed hair didn't make any since for something so temporary.
Felicia Edwards
itsmyboo2@yahoo.com
From Chris-Tia 's Bio I have learned what God has blessed us with. The freedom of sharing! She took her time and effort to share the wilds of natural hair and compressed it into a book, that she had no idea would be a success. Her knowledge has shown me that as long as you accept your hair, you should be happy no matter what your family may say! =)
Name: Sable Morgan
Email: msch0c0latema@gmail.com
One thing I learned from Chris-Tia's BIO: I learned that black professional woman should be comfortable stepping outside the box. If we think we look good, then other will care less about your hair. Rock it! But if it's written on your face that you're unsure of the way you look others will read it and in turn make you second guess yourself and decision.
*I love this because that was my fear in going natural because I work in a office setting. And natural hair is something you just dont see often. Gotta get this book!! Thx Mae*
name: Raina Terry
Email: RehaniRae@gmail.com
one thing I learned from her Bio is that like me she was the only black girl in her class…exept that I still am…lol. I also learned that it's perfectly fine to be that different person, because others learn from you and if life were a T.V show, you would be the interesting person to the irl that wants to be natural. (mona from half&half and lynn from girlfriends were mine!)
Name: Ashleigh Bronner
Email: ashleighbronner at gmail dot com
I learned that one of Chris-Tia's favorite hair products is Valley of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel
Thanks for the chance to win & congrats on reaching your 1 year nappyversary!
Name: Deidra Dake
Email: xapplebottomxcandeex@msn.com
One thing that I have learned from Chris-Tia's Bio is that she is a go getter and is willing to help educate sisters of today with their natural hair and how much she cares about the issue of natural hair.
Name: Lesila Bennett
Email: lesilabennett@yahoo.com
I didn't know she was a lawyer! She's very inspiring and I like the fact that she's creating different "avenues of revenue" based on what she's passionate about. Keep up the good work, Chris-Tia!
Savina Wiggins
savinawiggins@yahoo.com
Chris-Tia is a successful lawyer for a software company. I think that her success as a professional debunks the myth that Black women with natural hair is at a disadvantage in the work place.
Email: samantha739@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia lives in Chicago, when is where I was born. Very cool
Name: Kandice Gray
Email: kandiland077@aol.com
One of the things that I learned was that the same reasons she went natural were my same reasons and that is spending so much money and time on something so temporary ends up not being worth it. Why not just love and take care of what God gave me. It just makes sense.
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Kayla W.
kmwatkins527@gmail.com
One thing I learned from Chris-tia's bio is that people closested to you might not agree with or get why you went natural but over time their feelings change when they see how great it looks. This is something that im struggling now and reading that gave me hope! Thank Chris-tia and Mae! <3
Joy
joy_norman@hotmail.com
Chris-Tia is a successful lawyer and a freelance writer.
Jennifer Bridgeford
jennifer.bridgeford@gmail.com
I've learned that Chris-Tia has been featured in the Chicago Tribune in Chicago where she also lives. I would definitely consider getting this book, if I don't win of course.
Chris-tia is very inspirational, and its individuals like her that make it easy to embrace the natural community and love everything about your natural hair
Aqila
frthgradeteacher@aol.com
I learned that it was God's divine intervention that led to the writing of the book!
Name: KaSandra Bryant
Email: kassie90@gmail.com
Chris-Tia is a lawyer, who is a native of Chicago. One of her favorite natural artists is also one of my favorites as well….Ms. Jill Scott.
Scottie Winslow
scottiedw@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is a lawyer who went natural in 2002 in order to save both time and money.
Aqueelah J.
ladyalashus[at]gmail[dot]com
I learn that she is a lawyer and doesnt let her natural hair effect her professionally. she feels that if you make ur hair a problem then it becomes a problem and she feels a lot more of her self naturally then in weaves n wigs.
Jerrica Womack
jwoma001@odu.edu
I learned, according to Chris-Tia, that we African Americans MAKE our hair an issue and as long as we keep the rest of our appearance together, no one will think otherwise. Besides, in the end, natural hair is more comfortable than wigs and perms!!
April Walker
aprilcwalker@gmail.com
I learned that it took Chris-Tia about 3 years to finish the book which I think speaks to the journey and experience that accompanies a head full of natural, healthy hair. I try to learn something new about my curls every day. Whether it's discovering a new coil or curl pattern, realizing just how versatile shea butter is or engaging in the online natural hair community. There is definitelty something spiritual about hair so I was glad to read that Ms. Chris-Tia credits God with leading her to write the book.
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Name: Ifeoluwa Olokode
Email: ifeoluwa.olokode@gmail.com
'If you make it an issue, other people would make it an issue' From Chris-Tia I learned that Natural hair is what YOU make of it. If you see your hair as beautiful and carry it with pride, that's the exact image people would see and vice versa!
Kim berly allen
kim23allen@yahoo.com
She is amazing.. Your natural hair is what you make of it.. Just be yourself and don't waste money on relaxers and perms.. They are clearly just a Temporary fix which in the end is not good for you.
Adreanna A
drealleyne@gmail.com
" I have learned from Chris-Tia that your hair is your personality . Beautiful hair reflects an even more beautiful you . So do yourself and your hair well "
Jocelyn Galloway
chocolateessence@yahoo.com
I am recently natural. I am pleased that Chris Tia decided to share her experiences as a natural. I had no clue what was next.
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Georgy
GTLeary@UNCG.EDU
Chris-Tia was quoted saying that you have to let go of your standards and neatness. This is exactly what I've been dealing with lately. Trying to abandon the idea of NEAT hairstyles….believing that a polish look requires all hairs to be in places. But as Chris-Tia states you have to let that go when your natural! For one it's not possible to perfect every hair and two….the beauty of natural hair is it's free structure : ))
Kimberly Petersen
kimmyco64@msn.com
Chris-Tia has been natural for 8 yrs., since 2002. Money and time inspired her to go natural.
Ashley Turner
R1b2i19@yahoo.com
I learned from Chris-Tia's bio that money and time motivated her to go natural because she realized relaxing wasn't worth it.
kisha m.
tmonagan@gmail.com
I learned it also takes time and patience to grow into truly falling in love with your hair. Even Chris-Tia had no clue on how to wear her natural hair being as though there was no info out there when she first started to guide her or get reference from.
Meisha
idriskell@hotmail.com
I learned from the bio that we share one of the same reasons for going natural, and that is that, "It had to be money and time. Wearing my relaxed hair had become a healthy obsession. It didn’t make sense to me to spend that much money and time on something so temporary." Thus one of the ultimate factors in my decision to go natural and a common opinion.
Kristen Mannie
Krismonet26@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris-Tia has been natural since 2008 and is working on her own hair care line.
Sarah N
bluecrush5002@yahoo.com
I learned that Chris-Tia's father did not accept her natural hair at first but then came to love it!
Aderricka
acobb2@dtcc.edu
I learned that Chris-Tia's a down to earth lady who is really open to helping others. She also tells it like it is when she says that a lot of the time we as African Americans are the ones that make our hair an issue and that is so true. Most people who had negative things to say were African Americans but once they saw the confidence I found it started to cchange some of their misconceptions on things. Chris-Tia seems to be a lovely lady, successful too.
Jeannee Allen
jallen7@umbc.edu
From Chris-Tia's bio I learned the way to not make natural a problem in the professional world is for you not to make an issue out of it.
Delase Tettey
delasetettey@yahoo.com
I have learnt that Chris-Tia is a very intelligent (Havard graduate and lawyer) lady
Tenisha Blackmon
blackmon2006@gmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tia is an Attorney!
Question: Funny or not so funny? It looks like Chris-Tia battled ignorant comments from those closest to her. I BC'd two weeks ago and I've heard everything from…"Fantastic" to "What did you do?". Ladies, at 34 years old I could care less what others define me as what's important is how this CHICA sees herself. Thanks Chris-Tia for your words of inspiration and letting your light and natural hair shine.:) jamilahfraser@yahoo.com
Urbi Jenkins
Urbi_p_jenkins@hotmail.com
I learned that Chris-Tis a Freelance writer.
Nakikke Wallace
nwallace@ss.muw.edu
I was worried when I walked into my office setting after my BC. "What would my co-workers think about my natural hair?" Would they think that it is not professional? I was glad to know that I wasn't the only one. Chris-Tia talks about her experience with natural hair in corporate America. I too had the same reaction from my co-workers… they ask me questions all the time and compliment me on my hairstyles. I have learned that "halthy hair IS good hair" and that it all has a place in the grand scheme of things!
Name: Deara
Email: imagymclasshero@yahoo.com
I learned that Chis-Tia is from Chicago and has been natural 8 years,since 2002. And her favorite style is a flexi-rod set.
Chanell Hill
cnelly14@yahoo.com
One thing i've learned different natural homemade recipes to strenthen my hair. Most of the ingrediants in the recipes I found in mykithchen. Its a fun way to experiement while growing healthy hair
Anjola Coker
anjolacoker@msn.com
I learned from Chris-Tia's bio that she is a sussessful attorney. It was inspiring reading her story for I am aspiring to be a laser as well. She notonly great because of her drive but also her Naturality:) I'm counting down the months until by BC . Can't wait!!