Cruise Hair

 

I'm back from my cruise (okay I've actually been back for a week now) and I must say I had a wonderful time with the fam =) As you can see from the pictures I didn't wear my twists. I took them out before the trip but don't worry I put them right back in when I got back home. I'm going to try to keep these in for at least 3 weeks to a month. 

While vacationing I learned a lot about how I should maintain my hair while vacationing.

1. Moisturize. A LOT!!!
2. Wear some type of protective style.
3. Don't shampoo your hair too often. Of course.
4. Don't co-wash too often. (My hair was tangled up soo much when I got back)

What I took with me:

- Giovanni Shampoo

-Tresemme Flawless Curls Conditioner

-Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel

-Shea Butter Mixture

-A Comb

-Satin Scarf

But overall, my hair didn't get too dry. Because I was on chill mode, I didn't want to be in mirror too often doing my hair, so I wore wash n gos, puffs, and buns. I think applying a lot of shea butter and sometimes leaving the conditioner in helped to keep moisturized. 

Natural Hair Expo in the NC....what!?!?!

Have you guys heard about the natural hair expo that's gonna be coming to North Carolina??? If you haven't, well here's the link and some quick info. 


When: June 19, 2010 from 12-8pm
Where: 326 Tryon Rd. Raliegh-Durham, 27603
Admission: $10


I am soooo upset that I can't attend =( I'll be cruisin' the ocean waves. From what I've read this will be the first natural hair expo North Carolina has had...and it's in my county...sorta. But for all you lucky curlies going...please let me know how it went and what cha got...lol

First Set of Mini Twists

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After 6-7 hours of twisting my hair, I am EXTREMELY overjoyed!!!!! Lately I have been tired of going through the process of co-washing and then trying to style to my hair, all for it not turn out how I wanted it. So I started watching a lot of videos on Youtube and became really inspired to do my own. I started Sunday night and watched The Wiz and Boomerang and listened to some music then I went to bed at 4 am and woke up early Monday morning to finish the rest. Excuse the first picture, I had just taken out all the big twists and some were still a little wet...but it was okay=)

Products used:

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Shampoo

Tresemme Flawless Curls Conditioner

Chi Silk Infusion

Shea Butter Mixture (shea butter, vegetable glycerin, sweet almond oil, coconut oil)

What I did:

Shampooed

Co-Washed

Detangled with a little bit of conditioner still in the hair/ Twisted hair into big sections

Washed out all the conditioner

Put Silk Infusion on each section

Blow dried all sections on medium/hi heat then twisted each section back up (hair was still a little wet)

Took out all twists and sectioned the hair off into three sections

Started from the back and twisted all night long =)

And I was done!!!

Lovin It'

 Here are a few products I've been lovin lately. 

1. Rose Salve (Bath and Body Works)
2. MAC Razin Blush
3. MAC Richmetal Highlighter in Positive Charge (CCO)
4. MAC Peachtwist Blush
5. Harajuku Lovers fragrance in Music (Sephora)
6. Wet n' Wild Mega Last Lipstick in Mauve Outta Here
7. Proclaim Activator Gel (Sally's) REVIEW COMING SOON!!

Swatches Left to Right

Razin, Peachtwist, Positive Charge,

Mauve Outta Here

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap Review

For the past few months I've been on the hunt for a good shampoo. I know a lot of naturals use the Dr. Bronner's soap, so I decided to give it a try....I'm sooo proud of my self because I didn't buy the biggest bottle instead I bought the little sample/travel size bottle =) But I must say I think I have found a winner!!!! Not only does it clean the hair but it also can be used to clean your body, teeth, clothes...not sure if that makes y'all feel as excited about the product but trust me it doesn't dry your hair like some shampoos. Please remember this is a shampoo, so your hair is not going to feel like you just put a lot of conditioner in it. Dr. B's soap doesn't contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, it's pure castile. Also make sure you dilute it and remember a little goes a long way. 

This product removed the build-up from my hair right away. With some shampoos I have to shampoo more than once because I can usually still find little white balls.

Pros: Cleans hair very well. Foams up like crazy!!! Didn't strip my hair too much. Versatile. Affordable. Easy to find in stores.

Cons: The smell is SUPER STRONG!! (Not a fan of lavender scented stuff). It's not thick at all, like water.

Overall, I give this product 5 sparkles!!!

I'm sooo Proud....(tear)

I just finished my first FULL set of flat twist....hand clap!!! Earlier this week I wore a flat twist headband, which gave me the courage to flat twist my whole head. Plus I loved the gorgeous wavy look it gave me =) I think this would be the perfect hair setting thingy for days when you're just bumming around the house not going anywhere. These pictures were taken right after I finished them, so you can still see the product and water.

Products used:

Cantu shea butter

And here are some pictures of that twisted headband =)

Products used:

Afroveda Curl define 

Cantu Shea Butter
Hair was done on twist out

Make Your Own Spritzzzzzz

Are you experiencing dryness? Would you like to learn how to make your very own hair spritz to moisturize your hair? (say yes,please..lol) Well you are on the right blog post....lol

What you'll need:

• a spray bottle
• water
• vegetable glycerin
• oils of your choice (optional)

This is realllllly simple. Take your spray bottle and put one part glycerin to two parts water. Then take your oil (essential, fragrance, carrier,or the not so pure beauty supply oil. lol) and add a few drops. If you are using essential oils, YOU ONLY NEED 1-5 drops. Essential oils are very POTENT!!! Carrier oils are easier to get away with. Give your mixture a good shake and you're done. I would suggest every time you use the spritz you shake up a little =)

   Happy moisturizing (=