Tutorial :: Blake Von D

Jan 19, 2013

How to Go Platinum Blonde [Video]

Whew! I feel about 100 lbs lighter! You guys have been near wringing my neck over this video tutorial and I was starting to fear for my safety. Lol. No, but seriously, you guys asked (and asked)…so here it is!

The video is far from perfect (Hey, I’m not a vlogger.)

But I hope it helps!


Nov 17, 2012

How to Bantu Knot Out [Video]

One of my favorite Instagrammers (@creolelioness) recently posted this picture of herself rockin’ a FABULOUS Bantu Knot Out and I just couldn’t resist sharing it.

I love everything about this look. Her hair looks soft, full and is just all-around fab. Almost makes me want to grow my hair back out. Almost!

Her face is beat!

I just HAD to have her share her secret with you guys. Check out the photo step-by-step…

She was even nice enough to put together a tutorial video for you guys. Check it out!

Thanks Carlyne for the great tutorial!

Follow her on Instagram & Twitter.


Mar 4, 2010

If the Shoe Fits, Wear It…If Not, MAKE IT FIT!

So you get a frantic phone call from your homegirl and it goes something like this…

HG: “Girl, you will not BELIEVE where I am!”

You: “Where??? Don’t tell me you at Raheem house again! You KNOW he triflin’!”

HG: “Hell nah! Don’t play me. I’m at Aldo’s and girl, everything is 80% off! You better get your butt up here!”

Now only a plum FOOL would pass up an opportunity like that, so of course you go. But because everybody and they mama been up in there it’s only natural that they wouldn’t have your size left, right? You’re a size 9 (yikes!) and all they have left are 8′s and 8.5′s. Typically I would say, “Girl walk away!” I mean, nobody wants to be the girl who can’t walk in her shoes because her dogs are barking. IT’S NOT CUTE! AT. ALL. But I have found the solution! Peep this video on how to stretch a pair of shoes that might not be quite your size and make them fit.

DISCLAIMER: This does NOT mean go out and buy a size 6 and think you’re gonna fit your size 12′s in them! Besides…I NEED THAT SIZE 6!