Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
My Lisa Frank inspired crackle nails.
I fell for the fad, and have gone cuckoo for crackle nail polish.
I used a dream on from Sinful Colors, the green tomatoes, teal envy, yellowed out from Ruby Kisses, and the sunny side from wild shine. For the crackle I used Black from Absolute!.
The dream on is a bit too dark, but I love how the yellow, green, and blue look.
This definitely brought me back to the Blossom, Trapper Keeper, Boy Next Door, early Target, days when I would Oooo and Ahhhh for Lisa Frank stickers and my mamma wouldnt get them for me. Now I dont need no stinkin' stickers, I got em' on my nails. SALTS (Smiled a Little Then Stopped) thanks DeRay Davis.
What do you think? Hot or not? I'm thinking super hawt!
Product Review: One 'n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner
If you've been keeping up on FB and Twitter, you'll know I just colored my hair, and of course I went blonde... this time BLONDER. Even before coloring my hair, it was super dry. I hadn't slept on my satin pillow case in several nights, and my hair had rubbed against pillows and sofas, and all of that had sucked every bit of moisture & life out of my hair.
So, after Lisa put the color in and bleached it, I decided to try this Argon oil conditioner Sally's had on sale for .99 cents. Last week when I got my crackle polish it was $2.29. Of course I snatched it up! I checked out the ingredients, and was about to leave it right in the store when I saw alcohol, but I also saw glycerin, and changed my mind.
Here is a listing of the active ingredients.
I was initially going to purchase two packets, but figured it wouldn't work. I was wrong. I'm going back before the sale and getting more. One packet is good for one application, even on super thick and long hair.
Upon first opening the packet, the smell took me away. I was in olfactory heaven! Hallelujah it smelled great!! I was intending on rinsing it out, but really didn't feel the need to. I've kept it in my hair since Monday, and each day my hair is getting softer and softer. So, even though there is alcohol in the product, the glycerin is really an active ingredient (I'm imagining it's the glycerin that's making my hair soft because it does this when I use it by itself).
Prior to the coloring, my curls were off, they weren't coiling or curling like I liked them to anymore and they really had lost a majority of the shape they once had. The coils have definitely reshaped and my hair is wonderful to touch.
Even by leaving this in, my hair is soft, and I can feel the moisture. It does not rub off and leave a greasy residue on my hands. The smell rubs off though, but it's such a great smell, I wish they had a sheet scent to spray my bed with it. Right now, it's like my hair has it's own body fragrance. Day 3, and it's still a fresh scent.
Some conditioners that I have previously used as leave ins would make my hair crunchy. This conditioner does not do that AT ALL. There is no dry spot, no crunch, or anything that would indicate any drying agent at all.
I'm definitely recommending this one. Price, smell, and moisturizing agent. An all around win!
Check out the pictures below of my hair with the conditioner in.
So, after Lisa put the color in and bleached it, I decided to try this Argon oil conditioner Sally's had on sale for .99 cents. Last week when I got my crackle polish it was $2.29. Of course I snatched it up! I checked out the ingredients, and was about to leave it right in the store when I saw alcohol, but I also saw glycerin, and changed my mind.
Here is a listing of the active ingredients.
Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Quaternium-91, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Benzophenone-4, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butlylcarbamate, Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
I was initially going to purchase two packets, but figured it wouldn't work. I was wrong. I'm going back before the sale and getting more. One packet is good for one application, even on super thick and long hair.
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| the larger bottle goes for $9.00 at Sally's |
Upon first opening the packet, the smell took me away. I was in olfactory heaven! Hallelujah it smelled great!! I was intending on rinsing it out, but really didn't feel the need to. I've kept it in my hair since Monday, and each day my hair is getting softer and softer. So, even though there is alcohol in the product, the glycerin is really an active ingredient (I'm imagining it's the glycerin that's making my hair soft because it does this when I use it by itself).
Prior to the coloring, my curls were off, they weren't coiling or curling like I liked them to anymore and they really had lost a majority of the shape they once had. The coils have definitely reshaped and my hair is wonderful to touch.
Even by leaving this in, my hair is soft, and I can feel the moisture. It does not rub off and leave a greasy residue on my hands. The smell rubs off though, but it's such a great smell, I wish they had a sheet scent to spray my bed with it. Right now, it's like my hair has it's own body fragrance. Day 3, and it's still a fresh scent.
Some conditioners that I have previously used as leave ins would make my hair crunchy. This conditioner does not do that AT ALL. There is no dry spot, no crunch, or anything that would indicate any drying agent at all.
I'm definitely recommending this one. Price, smell, and moisturizing agent. An all around win!
Check out the pictures below of my hair with the conditioner in.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Folicular Motivation
Yes, I made up the word folicular. Check out the pics that inspire my hair journey.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Natural Hair Pandemic Hair Show, July 30, 2011
So, the day is finally here, and I'm here at the Natural Hair Pandemic show at University of Houston, singing Anita Baker's Body and Soul basking in the beauty of all the naturals here.
The vendors are setting up, getting their wares together. Classroom instructors are preparing for their classes later in the morning. Karma Soul, Huetiful steamer, Jane Carter, Sickle Cell Soldier Network, Glamorouz Girlz Boutique, Kenyan Kandy and other awesome accessories, aromatherapy, hair products galore are in the building.
This is going to be a great show! Come thru! Tickets are 10 dollars. There are raffles for accessories, hair products, books, and all kinds of CRAZY COOL STUFF!
There are people from everywhere, and the networking is already going up!
Girls are having fun with each other, playing ring around the rosie, their beautiful curls flying as they spin each other around.
Today, Natural Hair Pandemic has a great show lined up!
Mordecai rocked the stage with his performance, Tiki Glam blazed with her awesome models and amazing fashion statements! Lakeia Bailey introduced us to the Sickle Cell Disease Soldier Network, Inc and spoke on the disease that is affecting the African American community in ways that most people are completely unaware of. Proceeds from the show went towards SCD Soldier Network, Inc. There were raffles going on, and people were putting in to win Shea Moisture gift sets, Karen Body Beautiful gift boxes, Tangle Teezers and more! DeAndre Wright gave us an awesome taste of her new mixtape Writer's Block. Wyze Words did some spoken word that had the crowd going. I sat in on the Mommy and Me class, and learned that the little things that happen to our hair make a huge impact on it. Althea taught us about retaining moisture at night and the dangers of letting our hair rub against the headrest in the car creating breakage.
I got some bad ass earrings from KarmaSoul and an all natural body fragrance from Ms. Poo. I can't wait to get my clutch bag from one of the ladies who makes handbags and other cutsie things like bags and pillows.
I got to meet some chicas I come across on Twitter and Facebook like @CICinspireme and @bnaturalapparel.
It was so great to see everyone who came out!
Thanks you Houston Girls With Curls for these pics!
The vendors are setting up, getting their wares together. Classroom instructors are preparing for their classes later in the morning. Karma Soul, Huetiful steamer, Jane Carter, Sickle Cell Soldier Network, Glamorouz Girlz Boutique, Kenyan Kandy and other awesome accessories, aromatherapy, hair products galore are in the building.
This is going to be a great show! Come thru! Tickets are 10 dollars. There are raffles for accessories, hair products, books, and all kinds of CRAZY COOL STUFF!
There are people from everywhere, and the networking is already going up!
Girls are having fun with each other, playing ring around the rosie, their beautiful curls flying as they spin each other around.
Today, Natural Hair Pandemic has a great show lined up!
Mordecai rocked the stage with his performance, Tiki Glam blazed with her awesome models and amazing fashion statements! Lakeia Bailey introduced us to the Sickle Cell Disease Soldier Network, Inc and spoke on the disease that is affecting the African American community in ways that most people are completely unaware of. Proceeds from the show went towards SCD Soldier Network, Inc. There were raffles going on, and people were putting in to win Shea Moisture gift sets, Karen Body Beautiful gift boxes, Tangle Teezers and more! DeAndre Wright gave us an awesome taste of her new mixtape Writer's Block. Wyze Words did some spoken word that had the crowd going. I sat in on the Mommy and Me class, and learned that the little things that happen to our hair make a huge impact on it. Althea taught us about retaining moisture at night and the dangers of letting our hair rub against the headrest in the car creating breakage.
I got some bad ass earrings from KarmaSoul and an all natural body fragrance from Ms. Poo. I can't wait to get my clutch bag from one of the ladies who makes handbags and other cutsie things like bags and pillows.
I got to meet some chicas I come across on Twitter and Facebook like @CICinspireme and @bnaturalapparel.
It was so great to see everyone who came out!
Thanks you Houston Girls With Curls for these pics!
Thank you JBlueiiphotapgraphy for these pics!!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Have hair products, will travel
I made my way to my favorite natural food and beauty store! I've made a new concoction for summer moisture.
If you are struggling with retaining moisture try this recipe:
You'll need a spray bottle for this.
4 oz Heritage rose water
2 oz Glycerine
.5 oz Lanoline
a little dab of Coconut oil
Tangerine oil
Add a little water if you so desire
SOFTNICITY AT ITS FINEST.
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