August 2011 Meeting

1. Taste Test and Discussion on Sea Vegetables Natural Hair Support Group

2. Meeting Details When: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Where: Flossmoor Public Library Time: 2-4p Dress Attire: Country Chic ~ Wear the hairstyle to compliment this look and wear confortable clothes to participate in yoga movement

3. Some of the many roles we play Shoppers, Researchers and Writers

4. Option A* Visit a grocery store, such as health food store and purchase any small bag. Enjoy this item with family and friends. Tell us what you thought about it: Would you buy it again? Was it worth the price? Did you eat it with something else (dip or pate)? Aftertaste Bitter taste, salty Option B* Visit a grocery store and ask the sales associate or store manager for the most popular/best selling item. Enjoy this item with family and friends. Write a letter to the manufacture: Tell them about our Natural Hair Support Group Share your positive feedback Ask for sample, product literature and coupons Note: Once you decide the product please email and reply to everyone in our group regarding your choice. We don’t want to send letters to the same companies. Select either option A or B

5. If you suffer from any type of medical condition ask the sales associate or manager staff questions regarding purchasing these items. There is a lot of information on the internet regarding this subject matter as well. Options A and B

6. The Benefits of Sea Vegetables Sea vegetables reduce the risk of breast cancer. They empower immune system function and have been credited with increasing energy Improving general well being Accelerate wound healing. Maximize the body's metabolism and anti-aging defenses. They have anti-inflammatory effects and help in the treatment of certain skin conditions.

7. The Benefits of Sea Vegetables (Cont.) Sea vegetables have minerals like zinc, boron, tin, selenium, chromium, antimony and bismuth, which are missing in modern food. An unusual amount of full spectrum vitamins, including E, A, C and B12 are also present in sea food. Certain enzymes and the full range of essential amino acids is found in the vegetables.

8. Discussion for the month of August Using the Internet to become knowledgeable about this subject and contribute to next month’s conversation

9. Click on and visit these websites for more information on sea vegetables http://www.healthyhealing.com/InfoAndArticles/Detoxification/WhatAreSeaVegetables.aspx http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/guides/seaveggies.php http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/DietandNutrition/sea-vegetables

10. List of sea vegetables Chlorella Dulse Kelp Nori Spirulina Wakame Kombu Agar Agar Hijiki Arame Irish Moss Some of these items are available to purchase as a snack at your local grocery store or health food store. Why not visit a store and sample* a small bag? *If you have any health concerns be sure to consult your medical provider/physician or a sales rep on duty. The sales representative can prove to be a valuable resource.

11. Natural Hair Support Group Travelling on this journey together

12. We believe women should not feel forced or pressured to conform to anyone else’s standard of beauty. We also believe a person should learn what it takes to care for their own personal beauty needs, by practicing a hands-on approach to grooming. What we believe

13. Classify your hair to better determine your needs and expectations #1 Discover your hair type

14. Type 3 (Curly) Type 4 (Kinky) “S” pattern Shiny with soft, smooth curls and strong elasticity Lot of body When wet usually straightens out Humidity makes it curlier or frizzier Can easily be straightened with a blow dryer into a smoother style Type 3A ~ Very loosely curled Type 3B ~ Medium amount of curl Very wiry, very tightly coiled Very, very fragile Quite fine with lots of thin strands Densely packed together Fewer cuticle layers Type 4A ~ Tightly coiled “S” pattern – more moisture Type 4B ~ “Z” pattern with less defined curl pattern and wiry texture Get the results expected from your hair type

15. Want to know how to create attractive hairstyles for work and play Want to grow long hair Want to know what things work best for my hair type Want to know what foods will help promote healthy hair Want to know what exercises will help promote healthy hair Want to be around others who are health conscious and have a passion for life Want to live my best life You name it! #2 Create hair goals and then make them a reality

16. Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it” ~ Michael Friedsam

17. Thanks for doing such a great job…keep up the good work! To our natural hair models and photographers

18. All of the models featured in this sculpture garden styled their hair themselves. Model #1 standing is wearing a pull back afro puff and model #2 sitting has locks. Tammika Shelby and Lisa Porter

19. Model #3 Shingled and finger styled hair using Kinky Curly Curling Custard. Kimberly Wayne

20. Model #4 Is wearing a twist out, created by twisting 2 strands of hair with Cantu Shea Butter leave-in conditioner and then unbraiding hair the next day. The look is topped with a miniature glittered cowboy hat to demonstrate a festive hairstyle. Hollijoy Johnson

21. K The sky is the limit…keep rising to the top!

22. Natural Hair Support Group Contact Us: Email hair_group@yahoo.comor find us on Facebook “Natural Hair” Healthy Body… Healthy Hair

23. We hope to see you there Thank You