The Natural Queens/Bearded Kings Gift Guide

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id you know that how you treat yourself sends a direct message to others about how they should treat you? When you mistreat yourself, you’re essentially inviting others to get in on the action. On the flip side, the same is true when you treat yourself with love and respect. You begin to invite and attract the love and respect of others.

The mindset of royalty belongs to those who have discovered the truth about who they are and have chosen to let that truth reign supreme in their hearts. This allows you to receive the royal treatment from yourself and from others.

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

–Psalm 139:14 KJV

The royal treatment comes from recognizing that you are regal and worthy of love and care. Taking care of yourself involves getting to know who you are in the current stage of your life and doing things that promote peace in your mind, body, and spirit.

As you continue through this gift guide, may you be inspired by the royal affirmations being made and enjoy all of the incredible gifts!

Cherese Agee Founding Editor of AFROPHIRE

I AM A NATURAL QUEEN BECAUSE...

“I know my worth according to Christ as He thought I was to die for and I embrace myself just as He made me.”

CHERESE’S

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Keep your crowning glory looking amazing with these holiday budget-friendly haircare essentials.

Slip Away Condition your detangling cares away with this leave-in.

Kinky-Curly Knot Today, $12; kinkycurly.com/shop

Come Clean Cleanse your scalp and hair without leaving it dry and tangled.

NBI Sulfate Free Shampoo, $15; nbiallnatural.com

Seal of Approval Lock in moisture for healthier scalp and hair.

Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil, $12; tropicisleliving.com

Smooth Sailing Try this silkening conditioner that infuses moisture and alleviates frizz.

Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner, $9; giovannicosmetics.

Brush Away Keep edges, beards, and short tapered hair nice and neat.

Military Style Hair Brush, $3; sallybeauty.com

I AM A NATURAL QUEEN BECAUSE...

“I make sure all the queens around me wear their crowns proudly.”

–JOCELYN BRYANT, CurlyNuGrowth.com

JOCELYN’S

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LOC It In

Finding quality products for loc’d hair can be challenging, but look no further! These are the top 5 products that will help rejuvenate, nourish and protect your locs—even while you sleep.

Give the gift of healthy hair this holiday season!

Dry and Mighty Durable and stylish, these shower caps are lined with satin to help tame frizz. Fabric Lined Shower Cap, $17; silkywraps.storenvy.com

Gotcha Covered The satin Du-Bag protects natural hair from lint, frizziness, and dryness while sleeping and is a great alternative for long hair, dreads, locs, and extensions Satin Du-Bag, $15; shop.curlynugrowth.com Strike a Match Multi-purpose satin lined hair wraps for mamas and their mini me’s.

Mama & Me Wraps, $50; mamaandmewraps.com

Full Steam Ahead This unique and convenient hand-held steamer is designed to help hydrate your hair in just minutes. Q-Redew Hand-Held Hair Steamer, $70; qredew.com

Oil Up Nourish your hair and retain moisture with this lightweight hair oil. Nu Ade Lite Hair Oil, $9;

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myang Fashun (pronounced I’m young) celebrates accenting your wear by offering a formal line of accessories for Men, Women & Children. Amyang Fashun was founded in 2013.

Their inspiration is cultivated by traditional fashion from their culture [rooted in Sierra Leone, West Africa], bold colors, nature and energy from people in their daily lives.

“LIVE. LOVE. LIFE.” Amyang Fashun specializes in the fusion of African Textiles with “Everyday Wear” like Denim and Tulle.

Items are created for both Men & Women.

Upon request, the design team will create an exclusive design suitable for any occasion, which include but are not limited to television interviews, wedding attire, and music videos.

–Amyang.com

“Natural hair celebrates good health and the authenticity of my origins.”

–SALLAY (@kayslaay), Co-Founder PHOTOGRAPH BY @KODAK.JUNKIE

“Natural hair allows me to connect with other natural beauties and share in the journey of living as a beautiful black woman, from root to stiletto and the fabrics in between.”

–GAYIMA (@ur_gk_ness), Co-Founder PHOTOGRAPH BY DIOR DAVIS, STAMP DMV PHOTOGRAPHY

The Ashanti Collection is an intersection of comfort and style that celebrates African Textiles.

Enjoy bold textiles paired with cotton blends your everyday wear. Give a gift of warmth and style!

The ASHANTI BASIC, The SIGNATURE The ASHANTI The ASHANTI The ASHANTI Orignally $54, now ASHANTI JOGGER, LADY JOGGER, GOLD, originally BASIC II, 25% off with code originally $125, now originally $105, $65, now 25% originally $65, 25% off with code now 25% off with percent off with now 25% off with HONEYB HONEYB code HONEYB code HONEYB code HONEYB

SHOP TODAY! @ amyang.com | CUSTOM ORDER: shop@amyang.com

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YORLI HUFF, “Superhero Huff ” Creator

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uperhero Huff” is a comic book series that is about a strong young black female undercover police officer that has special powers from birth. She is a no nonsense Foxy Brown/Christy Love type that is tech savvy. She understands from growing up in the hood that she needs to be more of a giver than a taker and she moves back to the hood to do just that. She moves back to the family building located on the West Side of Chicago in K-town to restore safety, hope and increase literacy. She is a strong willed person with an

overwhelming personality that changes the atmosphere.

You can expect to go on a life journey with Special Agent Phaedra as she grows mentally, spiritually and physically. She is still discovering who she is and the power that she possesses as she strives to be the best Under Cover Agent that she can be. She is maturing in her destiny and powers. Just when she thinks things are one way she comes to know that nothing ever really is what she thinks it is but she would never know that until she gets into it. –Superherohuff.com

Super Natural Tees Empowerment on a t-shirt. That’s what the Superhero Huff t-shirt line represents. Enjoy a collection of tees that speak for the super natural in us all.

Superhero Huff T-shirt line, $43; shhuffstore.synthguru.com

1. City Shade

4. Forward Power

2. Power

3. Confidence

5. Propel

By Faith

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ight Apparel Designs is a Christian-based apparel line. We all fight something in life, with God you will win!

My fight is Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. Fight Apparel was founded as a way for me to share my testimony of God healing my body! All of our apparel is FAITH inspired. Our mission is to proclaim the name of the Lord and make known all the GREAT things He has done! – ELISE BETHEL, Founder of Fight Apparel Designs

1. Embrace Natural Hair™ Slouchy Tee, Originally $30, now 10% off with code EMBRACE 2. Joyful Noise Tot Tee, $18 3. Stood with Me Hoodie, $40 4. Faith Over Fear Tee, $24 5. Walking Miracle Tee (previous page), $8

SHOP TODAY! @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/fightappareldesigns Facebook & Instagram: @FightApparelDesigns

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