Just One Mo...

 

 

This is what a bomb braid out will get you...bomb pics lol

Such a Showoff...

 

 



This right here! this right here!!!

 

 

 

 

OK well...I used this product on dry hair...and...I must say...BY GOLLY IT WORKED!!! It really did make detangling my hair soooooooooooooooooooo much easier!!!! It seems as if it coated my hair and it made it more slippery or something please excuse my lack of technical words! lol but i really did like this product! I paid like 5.99 at Sally's for this 12fl oz bottle. it is a good price for a good product. Would I repurchase...*blank blank* yea!!!! lol

The directions say to smooth through wet or damp hair...per previous statements I admitted my hair was dry...so...next time I shall follow directions and use it on wet or damp hair! lol might work better! I will do another review once i do that. In a bun my hair shall go!

I am tempted to try the Tangle Taming shampoo but ya'll know how I feel about shampoo so..IDK...I mean it is only like $6 bucks but its hard out here for a pimp lol but maybe maybe....

 

lumpy bun!



 

 

 



Tangle Taming Leave In

 

 

I am so excited about using this product! I have been looking for something to help tame my tangles! LOl my hair tangles sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo easily and when it tangles it means business!!!! My plan is to tame my tangles and then put it in a bun until further notice lol I REALLY need a good trim on my ends! I found a few split ends I attempted to cut them but I am sure their are more somewhere...sigh...I brought the Pantene Pro V Split End Repair but I feel that is a temp fix. I needs me a good ole professional trim. It smells like all of the Beautiful Texture products I've used. I will post a product review once I use it product! Color me excited!!!!

This is a great product. I use it for everything. Braid outs and buns and whatever I need to do!

 



Should I???

 

 

 

 

 

I have been doing some research and I really was thinking about trying the Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Conditioner (not shampoo) but the conditioner. I have looked up several articles about the usage of keratin in certain products to aid with the smoothing of the cuticles of the hair strands and it also helps with frizz and making the hair more managable! I mean come on where is the down side? Well I guess I should do more research to see the side effects of THIS product in particular. I have heard thingd about keratin such as it messing up the curls, drying out the hair and it not being able to be converted back. SMH...I mean I guess I could read OR someone could send me a link? maybe? Well I will be sure to do better research prior to actually buying the product but now with my curls acting loose I may not need it! lol

While in the chair...

Well I will say while my hair was longer than i thought it was though...I guess that's am upside right???? Maybe??? *shrugs*

 

 

 

Well lol it didn't last longer either...

Life After the Flat Iron

 

 

 

 

Sigh...well for my best friends wedding I allowed my hair to be straightened in order to do in a style and yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa my hair is NOT liking me after the fact. I will admit my little curls are looser and more like waves now.

 

I deep conditioned with Organix Awaphui Ginger deep conditioner, cowashed with Garnier Fructis Color Shield conditioner, used the Pantene Pro V Split End Repair and did my normal braid out products.

I am not a happy camper but alas...it is what it is..... I guess....

 

Aint that some mess?????

 

 



Product Review: Garnier Fructis Daily Care

 

 

 

 

Garnier Fructis Daily Care Silky Secret Leave-In

For Normal Hair

 

 

SMELL: It does smell a little weird I will say so myself. LOL I mean it smells like a strong old grape smell.

 

I purchased this product from Walgreens for $1.99 so I felt obligated to try it. It was a very cheap purchase and the bottle is 8.5fl oz. I purchased it to replace Juices and Berries since I am running super low and I did not get around to ordering some. Normally I purchase products for dry hair but once again it was $1.99 and you can not beat that with a stick! I use it before I do a braid out or do anything with my hair or I spray my hair to refresh my twists. So far it is ok...nothing amazing but just ok. I will continue using the product until I order my Oyin Juices and Berries! Would I repurchase it...hmmm only if it is on sale though.

Product Review: Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition

 

 

 

 

Hello hello

I have been MIA for awhile but I am back!!!!

I have purchased quite a few products so I will be doing plenty product reviews

 

SMELL: well the smell was the usually Garnier smell so I have no complaints about it.

CONSISTENCY: it is a pretty thick conditioner, I would compare to a product like any of the Herbal Essence conditioners. It gives a little but of slip and kind of helps with detangling but it is not better than the Herbal Essence conditioners I have tried. I paid $2.99 for the large bottle soooooooooooooooooooo I really cannot complain too much! Go Walgreens!!! They really have some good sales.

RESULTS: Well....truthfully...it was just OK. I love that it comes in the super huge bottle for a couple bucks BUT my first love conditioner are from the Organix product line. Those are the flippin best!!!

 

So I give it 3.5 Tea's outta 5



HEY HEY HEYYYYYYYY its ME!!!

I know I have been on the LONGEST hiatus imaginable! Lol but blame my laptop…it sucks…planning on getting another one soon! So just bear with me while I do what I can with what I have! Lol But lately truthfully I have not been doing much great things with my hair...I have been keeping it as basic as possible…a lot of buns and a few twist outs! Oh wait…I DID try my first wash n go…yea it was a complete BUST! It was so horrible I could not even think about taking pictures…selfish I know lol Now I attempted to use the technique Curly Nikki (www.curlynikki.com) used to get awesome hair and I completely fell short!!! OK given I did NOT have the products she recommended so that COULD be the reason AND on top of that I used all new products…silly me…ugh a crash and burn…ok first I kind of did a pre-poo/ deep conditioning treatment of some sorts using Organic Root Stimulator HAIRepair Nourishing Conditioner the banana and bamboo one…and then I had the nerves to fall asleep with it in…MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN….when I tell you my hair was like straw!!!! Super dry and it was HORRIBLE. So I tried some Tre’semme Naturals conditioner  for detangling…yea that was NOT working…not even alittle bit! Pure madness! I then grabbed both my Suave Coconut Conditioner AND my Organix Coconut milk conditioner and used all of it to fight to detangle my hair…it was some WORK. I rinsed about 80% of the conditioner out as instructed…

  After I detangled my hair and put it in one big twist on top my head and then wrapped it in a t- shirt while I got dressed….and when I removed the t shirt I wanted to scream…my hair LOOKED dry although it was wet…it FELT dry…it was just nest looking and NO curl definition in the least bit CRAZY….

Ok and does it get worst? OF COURSE IT DOES…way way way worse…ok so I try and smooth some Oyin Hair Dew through it…normally hair dew is the best product but my dry hair needed something thick and the Dew is light…ok and THEN I attempted to smooth some Curls Goddess Glaze through the hair*CRASH CRASH CRASH BURN BURN BURN* and that did NOTHING for my hair….it was tragic….my hair ended up in a puff….a sad puff…I will try again and go back to the products I know….



New FAV Spot!!!

Well while in Newnan,Ga Atlantic Station this weekend I have two new fav spots to hit up while in Atl! The accessories were the greatest at both locations!!!

The first place was Pinkheart Atlanta,Ga! They are located at Atlantic Station across from Dillards right by H&M!!! They have the cutest set up and everything is greatly priced!!! Everything was so cute! I had to stay focused and only buy 2 things! Ugh! It was so hard to not buy EVERYTHING!!! So cute! You can follow them on @pinkheartatl and they can keep you posted on sales and promotional things! Love them!!!

And then we have Charming Charlie and that it is indeed! OMG the layout!!! The store is HUGE and is divided into color sections!!! So easy to find things! I mean they had purple, pink, yellow, orange, black, gold, white, gray, cream and I think brown. It was beautiful! They have purses, shoes, shirts, earrings, rings, watches, bracelets and such...It was GREAT to be in there!!!! LOVED IT!!!

I will definitely be going back there VERY soon! I have a Wish List to fulfill quickly! lol

Makes All the Sense in the World...

by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics

How many times have you heard “I want my hair to look like yours” only to get the side eye when you explain to them that you are relaxer free? Their face completely deflates and they are immediately defeated. As if it’s the world’s best kept secret. So many women think they simply can’t do it or they think the only way to go natural is to do the big chop. “I don’t want to cut all my hair off”. You don’t have to cut it all off, you tell them. You can transition. Easier said than done, I know. I was a two time transitioner and the first time after 8 months I was done. It was too much for me and I simply wasn’t ready. Round two was equally as rough, however, I stuck it out that time. So it got me to thinking, what kept me in the game? What was different this time? Why didn’t I give up? Once the process has begun, these are the things I kept in mind.

1. Positive results are ahead.
When you can envision a positive outcome, it’s much easier to withstand tough times. Think about it. If you KNOW 100% that something awesome is in your future, doesn’t that motivate you?

2. Starting over.
You’ll have to start all over again, thus negating all the progress you’ve made thus far. Remember that everything is temporary and the struggles of transitioning will be a thing of the past. You won’t know that until you go through it though.

3. You’ll never get to see what all the hype is about.
It may sound silly but sometimes you just want to be “in on it”. You hear all of these proclamations about how it’s such a great thing to be natural, why not see for yourself?

4. It’s an obtainable goal.
Many have done it in the past and many more will do it in the future, so there’s no reason why you can’t be one of those people who accomplish it as well.

Aussie Moist and Hair Rules Review

Well hello!
I finally got a chance to use some of my new products! Ok lets start with the Aussie Moist Conditioner...well...ummm it was ok. I had my hair soft BUT it does not have much slip. The scent is very nice and I love the consistency though.I paid about $2.38 at Walmart for a bottle so it was not a big investment. I think maybe if I applied it to my hair and then added some Suave Coconut Conditioner to help with detangling...hmmm....maybe? Next time I will add some extra virgin olive oil to it...I add olive oil to just about everything and for me it makes a world of a difference. I do want to try some Sweet Almond Oil also and that is $4.99 at the local Indian store for a nice sized bottle. So I am willingly to make that purchase! lol But I am sure yall already knew I would!

Now as far as the Hair Rules Grapefruit Purifying Shampoo...well...it was just ok. It did not dry my hair out as much as other shampoos have but it did dry it out alittle. It was not horrible or very straw like compared to others but I do think my hair was clean so I think it did its job. Once again maybe if I add oils to it...maybe it would not be so drying....as you see I think oils can fix the downfalls of any product lol So far I have not been wrong...it makes a difference in my hair...

***Have You tried these products? Better results? Hmmm...can oils fix everything??? YESSSSSS lol*****



I admit...I am a bit of a PJ!

Yes! I admit it am! I did my yearly...or quarterly...some kind of time frame big hair product order! I ONLY managed to spend 80.99!!! Yea I know I know it is about $20 more than my last order buuuuuttttt my last order was forever ago! I ordered some new products from some new lines to check them out. I ordered some As I Am Coconut Co wash Cleansing Conditioner, Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner, Oyin Handmade HoneyWash, Oyin Sugar Berry Pomade, Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo and MYHoneyChild Honey Hair Mask. I did get some of my fav products Oyin Handmade Juices n Berries. I did order 2 of some products and some how that equalled $80.99 lol I think of it as an investment...kind of...yea...that is what we shall call it lol

OMG I Love BGLHONLINE.com

Yes and Yes! There is a reason i love www.bglhonline.com so much and this is it!!! That site is so informative and it makes sense! Thank God I have been keeping up with this blog...Check this out:


 

Rethinking Old Hair Habits

Natural Hair Care

By Fran of HeyFranHey.com
It’s easy to become a creature of habit with beauty regimens. Most of us read tons of blogs and watch countless hours of Youtube videos, yet rarely try the products or techniques suggested. It’s almost like we fall into the daily trance of being a part of the natural hair community but are actually pretty resistant to change. And this is understandably so, considering how much information is out there.
Taking into account that no two heads are alike and the usual disclaimer of “what works for some will not work for others”, it can often be a guessing game deciding which technique is worth trying. Of course there are exceptions. Some naturals, particularly the newer ones, jump on every bandwagon in search of this flawless regimen. Then you have the veteran naturals who know every oil, every mixture and the Trichologist break down of the hair follicle, who will tell you, “No thanks. I know what works for me.” and yet their hair hasn’t grown in years!?
At the end of the day, we have to come to terms with the fact there’s no natural hair rulebook. Yes, there are scientific facts supporting a lot of our methods. But even those don’t always hold true for all of us. I’ve come to understand that the winning formula is to be a sprinkle of the wide-eyed newly natural combined with a dash of the “set in my ways” veteran. Here are a few of our usual methods that I’ve willingly and recently modified with much success:

Deep Conditioning

Most of us shampoo and condition (or just co-wash) our hair and then deep condition afterwards. We either plop on the DC under a cap while still in the shower or we sit under our steamers, hooded dryers or heat caps. Either way, we’ve been accustomed to the idea that our hair should be squeaky clean before a deep treatment. Not just me, right? A few weeks ago, while doing my usual treatment, a friend of mine asked, “When you put on a face mask, do you steam first and then apply the mask or do you apply the mask and then steam?” I looked at her like she was crazy and responded, “The steam opens your pores so you can then apply the mask and have its nutrients penetrate. Who puts on a mask and THEN steams?” and she cleverly retorted, “the same person who is now steaming their hair after washing it.” Wow.
Why did I wash my hair to then re-open the cuticle with steam, to then close it again with more products and a cold rinse? Why not simply steam first with the deep conditioner and now lifted cuticle, then effectively cleanse and close? Not only is it logical but also one less time your cuticle needs to be opened! I tried it and it made a world of a difference! Our goal with natural hair is to be as low manipulation as possible, right? My hair was shinier and had a lot more fullness and bounce to it. Almost as if the strands had finally been properly cleansed and were less weighed down. What was the lesson? Stop doing as you’re told and actually think about what you’re doing to your hair.

Sealing

I’ll be honest; I just started sealing my hair a few months ago. I was always under the impression that sealing “wasn’t for my hair type”. My hair isn’t fine but it also isn’t very thick. I assumed adding butter or oil on top of my leave-in was going to leave me with super flat hair. I’m a volume-holic so this was a no go. And I was right. My hair looked like I had just washed it for the entire week. One day, I was in the kitchen drinking my usual early morning glass of alkaline water. Why do I drink this? Because a lot of the foods/beverages we tend to consume are quite acidic. Drinking alkaline (the opposite of acidic) water keeps my internal pH-balanced. When neutralized, my energy is high and my skin glows.
This got me thinking about the pH of my hair. A lot of us hear about it all the time but don’t really do anything to balance it. With all of the chemicals in our products, it would make sense to want to fix that! I did my research on what would serve as the “alkaline water” for my hair and Aloe Vera popped up. It’s one of the most neutral products you could possibly use on your hair: not too acidic and not too alkaline. I immediately ordered some and started sealing my hair. It was light enough to allow for my usual volume yet effective enough to seal in the moisture of my leave-in. The moisture, shine and definition sealing provides is incomparable. Now? You couldn’t get me to stop sealing if you paid me. The method is encouraged for a reason! What was the lesson? Stop being so quick to say certain techniques “are not for my hair type” and try to find the right products, instead.

Detangling

When I first started doing my research on how different textures cleansed their hair, I came across tons of videos of naturals washing their hair while in twists. They would detangle and chunky twist their hair before cleansing, for easier manageability. It was new to me because I’ve always just jumped into the shower and detangled with my fingers and some conditioner. But these naturals were on to something. I realized that I was cleansing my hair while it was all tangled and matted up; as opposed to jumping into the shower with already detangled hair and allowing the cleansing agents to more naturally glide down the strands. I mean that makes all the sense in the world! But, once again, I had thought that technique wasn’t for my hair type. Now I finger detangle the night before with a spray bottle of water and some oil or cream, and then jump into the shower with easy breezy hair for a much simpler wash day. Not only does it make it easier to cater to my scalp and save on time but also minimizes breakage! What was the lesson? Stop assuming what won’t work for you and just try it!
All in all, the point is to not be so quick to assume about hair typing and techniques and to not be so resistant to change. This doesn’t only go for your hair and beauty regimens but in life as a whole. You’ll never know what’s for you or not for you until you try it!
What old hair habits have you re-thought?
Fran is the author of HeyFranHey.com. She dispenses hair advice on Black Girl with Long Hair every Monday. Follow her on Twitter @heyfranhey. 

                   *****Check her out! She knows her stuff******

Sigh and Such...

Well as of Jan 9th, 2012 my semester has begun again. Ugh I was so not ready! It snuck up on me...(kinda)...came out the blue (not really)...I was blindsided ( I actually knew a couple of months ago)...alas I will be in the books but I will try my hardest to keep up with my post! *Thumbs Up* Oh Yea!!