• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Resource Centers
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Covid Resource Center
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / / Nicole Ari-Parker Wants To “Save Your Do”

Nicole Ari-Parker Wants To “Save Your Do”

Nicole Ari-Parker at a press event

Recently, actress, activist and wife to Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari-Parker, debuted her remedy to one of the main reasons why Black women don’t work out: they don’t want to mess up their hair.

Like what you’re reading? Then LIKE us on Facebook!

Hair is a serious issue for most of black women because of the investment of time and money to have it styled, many don’t want to sweat and mess it up all over again.

Bu when the Surgeon General issued a statement saying “Women have got to stop using their hair as an excuse not to exercise” and that Black women’s health issues had reached a state of emergency, this nationwide call to action inspired Ari-Parker.

You May Also Like
15 Natural Remedies for Aches and Pains

Her solution?

The Save Your Do gym wrap, a stylish headband developed with a patent-pending revolutionary “Edge Control Technology” that minimizes sweat absorption, resulting in drier hair.

BlackDoctor.org recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ari-Parker to talk about her health, her daughter, her marriage and why she cares so much about saving all our do’s…

Nicole Ari Parker wearing Save Your Do

You May Also Like
Bacon and other meats May Increase Your Risk for This Lung Disease

BDO: What made you come up with the idea for Save Your Do?

AP: It was something that I created out of pure vanity. I know what it feels like to be a Black woman and just get your hair done. The desire that many women have to keep the hairstyle that we spend so much time and money on to last. I had to come up with something. Initially, I began cutting and testing different fabrics I had at home, anything I could find. I made a lot different prototypes that were just headbands, until I linked up with my business partner, who had a contact with someone experienced in producing garments for the U.S. military. We created a workable product and tested it all over the country, from young women to old women. Down south and up north. It took us over a year and half to get the product just right. And it works!

BDO: How do YOU stay fit & healthy with such a demanding schedule?

AP: First off, I hate exercising! No seriously, I hate to get up and get ready to go to the gym, but as soon as I’m done, it feels so good.  It makes me wonder how come it took me so long to get ready. Ha! The key to staying healthy is literally just doing it.  If you say you’re going to do it, then the first step is actually doing it. No excuses. You’ll feel better after you do.

BDO: What are some of your guilty pleasure foods?

AP: I love, love, love French fries! And spaghetti. And I’m a sucker for great wine.

BDO: What are some things that you’ve learned while raising a daughter with spina bifida?

AP: Sophie is such a blessing.  Being a parent is difficult in itself, so having a child with special needs is more of a lifestyle change.  We know to get prepared earlier, to call ahead for certain things, make sure we have extra this or that. It’s just about being a parent and being extra conscious about what needs to be done on a daily basis.

BDO: Having a healthy relationship is also a part of having a healthy lifestyle overall. What are some of your keys to being happily married?

AP: Having a healthy relationship is different for everybody, but for Boris and me, we’re seven years in. We’re still learning, but we both come from divorced parents, so we’re both determined to make our marriage work. The key for us is to take time for ourselves, which usually just means a night at home, without the kids, and a movie. We laugh a lot, and that helps as well. Also, really listening when someone is talking. It’s all about the little things that add up to something great.

BDO: What’s next for you?

AP: I just finished “A Streetcar Named Desire” on Broadway. Besides being a new entrepreneur, now I’m reviewing scripts for upcoming projects, including one that will feature both Boris and I.

BDO: Any final thoughts you’d like to share with us?

AP: In everything, in order to get to that next level, you need to quickly expand what you think you can do, because you can do more if you believe you can.

For more information, visit Save Your Do today!

September 28, 2012 by Derrick Lane, BDO Contributing Writer

Read Next Article

The Latest In

grill

Grill Safely This Holiday Weekend With These Tips

July Fourth is nearly here, and chances are your weekend plans include at least some grilling. Check out the following cooking tips from registered dietitian Elizabeth Murray to help protect yourself and your loved ones. RELATED: Does Charcoal Grilling Cause read more about Grill Safely This Holiday Weekend With These Tips
diddy

Diddy Dedicates BET Award to Kim Porter: “I Just Miss Kim Y’all”

On June 26, many of Black Hollywood gathered for the Annual BET Awards hosted by Taraji P. Henson at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The BET Awards is a time to honor Black excellence in music, film, television, read more about Diddy Dedicates BET Award to Kim Porter: “I Just Miss Kim Y’all”
fatty liver disease

Feeling Itchy? It Could Be Your Liver

The liver is responsible for a number of important functions like storing iron, making essential proteins, converting nutrients into energy, and helping your immune system. Unfortunately, it’s one of those organs that many people don’t think about until something goes read more about Feeling Itchy? It Could Be Your Liver
weight loss

My Weight Loss Story: “Your Body Is Capable of Almost Anything”

Cortney is the type of weight loss story we love. The incredibly young lady is open with her heart and her weight loss journey that she literally inspires thousands to follow suit and lose weight. It's no wonder many of read more about My Weight Loss Story: “Your Body Is Capable of Almost Anything”
eczema

How To Choose the Best Eczema Product For Your Skin

As someone living with eczema, you know that your skin is extra-sensitive and prone to dryness. Go to the store and you'll find a laundry list of lotions, creams, etc. and you've probably tried a few of them. Some of read more about How To Choose the Best Eczema Product For Your Skin
fruit salad

Fruit Salad Might Be Yummy But It Can Also Be Very Deadly. Here’s How!

It’s summertime, so that means the best thing about the season has arrived: the food! This time of the year is when the best fruits are in season to grow. Strawberries, oranges, watermelons, mangos, and more, are summer staples that read more about Fruit Salad Might Be Yummy But It Can Also Be Very Deadly. Here’s How!

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!
  • Snoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going StrongSnoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going Strong
  • Halle Berry: Over 50 ‘Just Keeps Getting Better With Time’Halle Berry: Over 50 'Just Keeps Getting Better With Time'
  • The McGhee Sextuplets: A Family Built On LoveThe McGhee Sextuplets: A Family Built On Love
  • Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick”Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: "I'm Just Thick"

Podcast

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2022, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.