My Big Chop Story with Pics! Texture Talk Tuesday Episode 1

Hey belles, I recently shared my #BigChop story, why I did it, how I felt and what my experience has been since cutting it of all my hair. Did I regret? Was I scared, confident? Let's take a trip down memory lane... I even got pics to show you. 😊 Click to watch➡️ https://youtu.be/HQGi8BiI3D0

God Stopped their Music for me! #TestimonyThursday | Simply Naturabelle

Today's Testimony... God answered yet another prayer... and acted as a Divine Noise Cancellation Agent... Check it out...

#TextureTalkTuesdays - Let's Talk about our Natural Hair

Welcome to #TextureTalkTuesdays 

What do you want to learn about natural hair? Let's talk! 💜

I would love to share more of my journey and experiences with my natural hair in the hopes of helping other naturals and those who have #type4hair or #finenaturalhair or any naturalista!

On Tuesdays I will be doing discussions, lives, posts, videos, stories basically using my platforms to help you with your #naturalhairstruggles I've been through quite a few and I had to learn by trial and error so let's start the discussion...

In the mean time you can check out my Youtube Channel:  Simply Naturabelle where I share Hair tutorials, How to make your own Natural Hair & Skin Care Products, Hair Product Demos and Reviews and more. I am also on Instagram and Facebook as @IamNaturabelle . Be sure to Subscribe, Follow, turn your Notifications, check out my Posts and Stories to know when I'll answer your question... sooo what would you like to know about natural hair? You can comment below or DM me with your questions...

God cares about your WATCH and your Time! #TestimonyThursday

Today's testimony is an interesting but relevant one. In 2016 I got myself a beautiful watch for my birthday, a black watch with white polka dots, no numbers, just a plain beauty, it was my absolute favorite! Unfortunately with most things in life, wear and tear kicked in. So I changed the wrist band (straps) and not to long after then the glass face fell out, thankfully it didn't break, so I kept it safe in the hopes of carrying it to a professional to get it repaired. I was disappointed that most of the places that fixed watches said they don't repair the glass. After a few tries, I decided that I will make it my own DIY project. I got a really nice glue (at a Dollar Zone, yasss hunty, you know I love me some Dollar Zone! 😄) that I thought will work for putting my beloved watch together. 

Time passed by and I didn't get around to fixing it, but this particular day I felt like dressing up at work, and dressing up for me included wearing a watch (don't judge me)... so I took a chance and wore the watch without the glass face (biggest mistake ever!) It held up well throughout the day and I was happy about that, but later on that evening as it was almost time to go home... an incident occurred! See what had happened was, I got comfortable in my seat and somehow placed my left hand on my head in a resting position, I don't normally sit with my hands on my head, especially at work because it's not what you would consider "formal" posture, but I did it that evening...

This, sadly was the same hand I usually wear my watch on, and that day I was sporting semi twists on my hair. I had no idea what was about to happen next. I took down my hand and I felt a pop, then a resistance... and guess what? ....
You guessed right, my watch hands were stuck in my hair, I had to jostle with it a bit cause my hair is kinky textured and a watch hand is a very small object, I finally got it out and noticed that the second hand was missing. I started loosing out my twists, dusting my hair, shaking my head downwards, shaking out my clothes, even my undies (this thing is tiny ya'll, I had to cover all grounds, lol) I looked on my desk, moved my chair, looked on the ground... I did everything to find that second hand for my watch. 

Then I stopped and prayed, I think I remember saying something like: "God, I know this watch is old, but I like it and I was gonna fix it, I even bought the glue to do so, please help me find this second hand, thanks in advance. Mel." I paused, as if to reassure myself, then I started looking again. I moved the chair away the second time and I bent down to take a closer look and there it was under the chair, I picked it up and smiled so hard and said "Yesssss, yes God, thank you! Thank you God!" I sat down with a sense of joy and relief and tried to put back the pieces together, but that didn't work out... nevertheless I was happy that I found all the pieces and that there was hope that I will be able to one day fix and wear my favorite watch again. God came through yet again for something so small, but because of how small it was I really appreciated and understood how much God really does care about the small things, the small details of our lives. 

Life can get so crazy at times, sometimes even the little things bother us, we can't find our keys when we need them, we get stuck in 20 minute traffic on our way to work, the weatherman said it was gonna be sunny but it rained, Instagram won't let us be great to post our beautiful stories when we want to, the internet be tripping so it takes half hour to get our video uploaded to YouTube when it should only take 10 minutes...the list goes on.

 Sometimes we forget that God cares about us in every aspect of our lives and we can talk to him about those things too, not just when we have big goals and dreams, like a spouse, a house, a car, a dream job.... He cares about things like watch hands and us finding our keys or us being in traffic; so talk to Him about it. When you do, it does something to you, you feel comforted that you have someone to talk to in the moment; you realize you don't have to do this alone, and if you really trust God you will most certainly get a "calm" when you pray about things. He may not always answer the way we want, but He knows what's best for us, whether it's a "Yes", "No" or "Not Yet" He has the perfect answer to our prayers. 

He cares about our time yes, yes our time! He wants a relationship with us, He wants us to include him in our day; not just when we want things from Him, but He wants us to thank Him and give Him praise for all that he has done, is doing and will do. And most importantly He wants us to put Him first in our day!  Remember "When we give God our Best, we will be Blessed!"Why don't you give it a try? Let me know how it works for you... (Drop me a comment below)  Have a lovely Thursday and that's my #testimony for today! 🙏

For more #TestimonyThursdays you can check out my playlist on YouTube or Follow me on Instagram to for more. https://www.instagram.com/SimplyNaturabelle

Hello June!

Hello JUNE!

So the end of the first half of the year is quickly approaching and for me, it has been filled with a lot of ups and downs, a lot of downs especially with my health and my emotions! I've been going through some experiences that are literally shaking me to my core. I haven't always been the best at dealing with each situation but I am still here. To be honest, sometimes I wonder why... Why am I going through all this pain, suffering and misery? But every now and then I am reminded that I am a child of God He has a purpose for me being here...today in this very moment... (In this moment I have a swollen lymph node that has reached to the point where my neck, ear, eye, head on my right side is hurting, currently searching for a doctor) Maybe I am going through all this to learn total dependence on Him... Maybe it's to share my testimony to encourage others who may be going through it.... maybe it's both, whatever the reason, I do know is that this is all for His glory!

I am also reminded that "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities , against powers , against the rulers of darkness in this world" Ephesians 6:12 We are no match for the devil and his snares... but, I am here to tell you today that we don't have to do this on our own, we have a winner on our side, God has already won the victory! Hallelujah, praise the name of the Lord. So whatever you are going through, hold on, this too shall pass. Remember, if God brings you to it, He will surely bring you through it! So say hello June, hello new month, hello to a new day. Every morning brings new opportunities to start over, new chances to rebuild, to revive and restore. We are in the land of the living! And that is enough to give God praise! Keep pushing, keep striving, keep grinding. It will all be worth it in the end! Be beautiful, be blessed, be you!


Will be introducing a new part of my brand that I've been working on soon. Stay tuned.

Should I do a 2nd Big Chop? #HairGoals

 Hey lovies, 

Just dropping by to share a quick post of something that's been on my mind for a while now... I am contemplating doing a 2nd Big chop on my natural hair.... now before you feel some type of way and you're like "Girl, are you crazy? I have a good reason.... one of my struggles with my hair is the way my hair is growing, seems like it's forever in the #awkwardstage... which I explain further in the video (Click  on the pic to WATCH)... One goal I will really like to focus on is improving the health of my hair this year. 

What are some of your hair goals for 2018? Have you ever done a Big Chop? Do you think I should do a 2nd Big Chop? 
Hit me up in the comments. 😍

Love you for watching! 
@SimplyNaturabelle

Who won my GIVEAWAY? Giveaway 2018 Winner Announcement!

Hey lovies, so today I'm here with a quick post. I choose a winner for my 1st Giveaway of 2018 and you can find out who won by clicking the link/pic below!!! 

 

    Who won the prizes????

Thanks so much to all who participated and

 congratulations to the winner! 

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Don't forget to subscribe for more natural hair and health videos, motivation, faith and more from your Caribbean Naturalista.

Thanks for stopping by!

Be beautiful, be blessed, be you!

Love Always

@SimplyNaturabelle

Natural Hair Product Haul + 1st GIVEAWAY for 2018!

Hey lovies, so as promised in my last blog post, here is my 1st GIVEAWAY for 2018!! Whoop whoop! 😄🎁 In this video you get a "two for one" as I show you guys the products I picked up recently for my natural hair and I share some of those products with you guys as well, so be sure to watch to the end of the video to know how you can enter. Don't wait, this GIVEAWAY lasts for only 2 weeks and we all know how time flies... **Please Note: Giveaway ends February 3rd, 2018

CLICK LINK NOW TO ENTER⇓⇓

Natural Hair Product Haul + 1st GIVEAWAY for 2018!: https://youtu.be/EzWgPu2-LgU


I purchased most of my products at a popular beauty supply store in Trinidad and one was a local purchase all the way from a fellow Youtuber in St. Vincent and the Grenadines! If you would like to purchase any of these products online I've got you covered... just click on the links below...

Suave Professionals Almond + Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo: http://amzn.to/2G2tnfo

Eco Style Black Castor & Flaxseed Oil Deep Conditioning Therapy: http://amzn.to/2G03jBB

Organics by Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise: http://amzn.to/2Du1J9q

My Crown of Curls Peppermint Luxury Butter:  https://www.instagram.com/mycrownofcurlsofficial

Pintail Comb (Similar Product): http://amzn.to/2BmdxbL


Disclosure: Affiliate link may be included, when you purchase a product through these links you won't be charged a penny more, but I will receive a small commission which will help to keep this blog running.

Why I changed my Channel name after 2 Years on YouTube? Youtube Plans 2018 + Upcoming Giveway

Hey lovies, 

I can't believe it's already 2018! Wow, time sure does fly, I would like to wish all of you Happy New Year and many blessings! Just wanna drop by quickly to let you guys in on the changes that I made recently on my Youtube Channels as well as my social media and as you can see I also changed my blog name. So I changed my name from SimpleeMelz to Simply Naturabelle because I am building my brand and I would like to have a more cohesive presence for my social media and my business. I uploaded a video sharing with you guys these updates and my plans for Youtube for 2018. 
CLICK THUMBNAIL/PIC TO WATCH ↓ ↓

Simply Naturabelle - Channel Name Change & Updates| Youtube Plans for 2018.

I hope that these changes will be beneficial to you in some way or the other, whether it be with your Natural Hair, Health, How to make your own natural hair/skin products or spreading some motivation and encouragement along the way. Thank you so much for all your support, comments, likes and shares; I appreciate everyone of you and look forward to your continued support while I create on this platform.

Now you ladies know I love to shop and I have an upcoming Natural Hair Product haul to share with you in my next video; but here's why you need to look out and stay tuned for that video: I'm gonna do a GIVEAWAY!!! Yes guys you heard right, I'm starting the year off with a GIVEAWAY of two full size products just for you my wonderful subscribers... cause who doesn't like free stuff?? 😍 

Yesss hunty #IssaGiveaway so if you are already subscribed to my channel don't forget to turn on the notifications bell right next to the subscribe button so that you will be notified every time I upload and you won't miss out on awesome content and specials like the Giveaway I just mentioned.

ENTER HERE: Natural Hair Product Haul 2018 + 1st Giveaway for 2018

On the real though, over the past year it has been tough (I hint why in the video above) and I haven't been able to put out content as much as I wanted too but I'm so grateful that you guys stuck with me throughout. Thank you again for your support. 

Oh and just in case you lost me on social media, I've also made some changes there as well, so I'll leave all the links below ⇓⇓ so you can stay connected and up to date with me and my shenanigans 😊 

Love always, 

Simply Naturabelle

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