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Nzuri Natural Hair Festival
Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
Indique Client Care
(877) 556-4247
Show Times:
December 7, 2013 10am to 7pm
December 8, 2013 11am to 7pm
Some of our favorite celebs came out for a star-studded tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. R&B icon Mary J. Blige sang "This Christmas" followed by Babyface, Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, and Leona Lewis singing our favorite Christmas carols!
Celebrate your holiday with something sweet and satisfying to your tummy. Cupcakes are a great way to monitor your portion sizes. They are also fun to make with family and friends. Be creative as you want this Christmas by decorating these delightful little treats for Santa. This red velvet and vanilla cupcake recipe is quick and easy to follow.
Ingredients:
1. Preheat the oven to 350
2.Mix the the two box cake recipes separately, according to the instructions on the package.
3. After completing the box instructions, mix in 2-3 drops of the green food coloring in your vanilla cake mix.
4. Lightly grease your cupcake pan with vegetable oil.
5. Spoon the mixtures into the pan, separately (half of the cupcakes should be all vanilla and the other half should be all red velvet). Each cupcake compartment should be 3/4 of the way filled with cake mix.
6. Bake the cupcakes as long as the package suggests.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes.
8. After the cupcakes have fully cooled, carefully remove them from the pan.
9. Cut the cupcakes horizontally into thirds.
10. Layer the cupcakes by alternating colors. You can hold them together by slathering on a thin layer of icing between each layer. For example (bottom layer: red cake. Icing. Middle layer: green cake. Icing. Top layer: red cake) there should only be three layers to this cupcake.
11. After layering, spread a generous amount of icing on top of the cupcake. Move your spatula or butter knife in a slow wave motion to create a design.
12. Sprinkle the candies or sprinkles onto the frosting.
13. Enjoy!
Keeping your friends waiting while you stare in the mirror for hours trying to figure out what to do with your hair is not exactly our idea of fun. You want something fun and exciting that will scream "life of the party" but also something sophisticated and sexy that won't sweat out on the dance floor (don't fret, it has happened to the best of us). Don’t sweat it girlfriend (pun intended), Indique has you covered.
1. Let it all hang out!
If you’re natural or wearing one of our natural textures like BOUNCE Coil Curl let your hair down. Whether they are tight and short or loose and long, all curls are beautiful. Use a wide tooth comb or a brush to give yourself big hair. This hair style screams “fun.” Don’t worry about sweating this look out. It will allow you to be the dancing disco queen of the night.
2. Pump up your ponytail!
Ponytails are the easiest way to move hair off your face and neck. Nobody wants to be the girl with sweaty bangs plastered to her forehead. To avoid sweat ruining your favorite hair-do, tease the top of your hair to add more height and drama. Then pull it into a sleek ponytail. High pony, low pony, side pony, you name it, they all work.
3. Braid it!
We’re not talking about pigtails when we say “braid it.” You’re older, wiser and more sophisticated than your eight-year-old self. Try something new. Be creative. A braid doesn’t have to be a three strand twist at the back of your head. You can style your hair into multiple braids that intertwine into one big braid, try zig-zag braids, attempt fishtails or anything else you can find a tutorial for on Youtube. With this hairstyle you won’t have to worry about detangling your hair after the night club closes.
4. Cut it!
If you have short hair or you’ve been debating whether or not you should cut your hair for the past few months, you should know that short hairstyles are perfect for your upcoming girls’ night out. They are sexy and cut your bathroom time in half. While everyone else is fighting for spot in the mirror trying to get their hair back to pre-dance perfection, you’ll be in and out out of the ladies room. Use hair spray or gels to spike it, tease it or try other fun looks with your cute cut.
5. Have fun with buns!
Another easy way to get the hair off of your face is to style your hair in a bun. There are so many types of buns you can create. Options are endless with this hairstyle so play it up. Wear a high bun if you want to play it safe. Part your hair down the middle or on the side and pair it with a side or back bun to add a little more edge to your look.
Ingredients:
1 oz Disarinno
1 oz Vodka (pick your fav brand)
2 oz Eggnog
Maraschino cherry
Cinnamon
Brown sugar
Caramel syrup
Candy cane and cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Its the perfect time of the year to break out all your holiday classics and get into the spirit. This year Mary J. Blige helps to bring a little holiday cheer to your home with her Christmas album "A Mary Christmas" The 12 track disc includes collaborations with musical greats Marc Anthony, Barbara Streisand and more. Now that's what we call music to your ears! Of course we are OBSESSED with her chic updo!!
Entertaining is one of the best parts of the holiday. Not only do games keep your guests busy they also help to create great memories that last a lifetime! Check out our list of the top 5 games to play with family and friends during the holiday season:
1) Scattergories
2)Scene It
3)Taboo
4)Uno
5)Monopoly
What are your favorites?
Still have some of that candy corn from Halloween? Don't get rid of it! Get ready for Thanksgiving with these gobblicious chocolate turkey cupcakes.
Bake chocolate cupcakes and frost them with chocolate frosting sprinkled with chocolate sprinkles.
Use candy corn for the tail feathers and nose.
Finish it off with white frosting for the eyes.
This dessert is certainly one that everyone will be thankful for!
The holidays are here, a time to give thanks, enjoy food, and spend quality time with loved ones. Whether you're a guest or hosting this year, there's nothing like ending the night off with something sweet. In other words, don't forget the dessert! Here are some of our faves; add some color, unique tableware, and decorations for more holiday fun!
1. Banana Pudding
2. Pie
3. Cupcakes
4. Cobbler
5. Cake Pops
The cold, winter months prompt us to wear mundane, dark clothing, and can get a little boring. Spice things up with a cut and some color. You can do a few highlights, using Hysteria Demi’s for pops of color, or go full on glam and do a complete overhaul of color. Anything you do this holiday season will give you a boost!
The ever-changing Rihanna is at it once again, with her new bangs and bob look. You may be wondering if this is the same exact look she rocked a few years prior. It’s not! This look is a little more disheveled and messy, and a little less “Good Girl”. She adds to her ‘BadGal’ image with thigh high boots and a tiny leotard. Whatever she does, she’s always in her own lane and we love her for it!
Looking for a creative way to spruce up your holiday spread? Try Sugarfino Cocktail Gummies with Champagne, Rum, Martini's and other favorites. We recommend using them as a pre starter to your meal or shortly after! A couple of these sweet treats and you're sure to see who can be naughty or nice!
Thanksgiving is a time for the gathering of family and friends, hugs, and love. You’ll probably be in the kitchen with the ladies of the house, slaving over sweet potato pies and green bean casserole. And after the large meal, you have a chance to work off all the calories by shopping on Black Friday . This holiday season, try a “half & half” hair style. Wear your hair half up to keep hair out of your face. This will be essential in the kitchen, and when you need a clear view to that clearance flat screen you’ve been eyeing. Wearing it down in the back will give you the drama you desire. With the “ half & half ” style, you’ll look glamorous while maintaining a functional style.
Gabrielle Union is serving it up on the December issue of Essence Magazine. We love her holiday glam look, especially those amazing tresses. Be just as dashing this holiday season! You can achieve this look by using our BOUNCE Natural Roots from the Bounce Collection.
Do you all catch Beverly Bond's Black Girls Rock on BET last night? Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross & Regina King, this was a star studded show filled with empowerment and amazing success stories! Check out some of our favorite pics below provided by Essence (click the image):
Jump into the Halloween spirit with a simple manicure. Give your stiletto nails a make over by having your nail technician play with color blocking or designs to have stylish nails even after the holiday ends. Glow in the dark nail polish will also give a cool effect to your nails as you party the night away on Halloween!
Adrienne Bailon has been smoking hot on the red carpet lately while promoting her new movie, “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” This hairstyle is timeless and the color is to die for! To achieve this look, head straight over to our Hysteria Collection! We offer many hues of blonde to achieve this look.
Check out the latest issue of Boss Lady Magazine! Our Indique Faves, Simone "Boss Lady" Amelia, Mona Scott Young, and Co-Founder/Creative Director of Indique Hair are featured as the Boss Lady 5.
Lately we have seen a lot celebrities rocking beautiful bob haircuts. We haven't seen the bob become this popular since the debut of Rihanna's Umbrella video in 2007 (where she wore a flawless asymmetrical do). Check out photos of some of your favorite celebs below bringing back the bob.
Singer Ashanti recently cut her long locks for her birthday. Does the new look mean a new album is in the works? (Photo credit: Ashanti's instagram)
The Queen Bey had all of us buzzing when she chopped off her long beautiful blonde hair for a different look in August. The bronzed beauty never looked so gorgeous. (Photo credit: eonline.com)
Nicki Minaj loves to wear different hair colors and styles, but recently she has been sticking to her platinum blonde bob with dark roots. We love it Nicki! (Photo credit: Marie Claire magazine)
Celebrity Stylist Oscar James is responsible for the masterpiece styles Ashanti and Nicki Minaj are wearing!
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