Onyx

http://weareonyx.com/how-it-works/

A New Subscription Box that allows you to choose four products to sample and they will throw in the fifth items, which will be a surprise!

The cost of the box is $15 for the monthly subscription and you can sign up on their site.  They also have experts on hair and make up.  They also have tutorials on hair styles and products.

The advantage of this particular box is that you can customize it, so you know overall what products to expect.  You have the choice of hair, body, and makeup instead of your only getting hair products.

You can pick samples from Alikay, Eden Bodyworks, Karen's Body Beautiful, Dr. Miracles, Colour Gossip Nail Laquer, Sheeq, Lameek, and Gleam.  There were several lines and products that I have never heard of but I think are worth trying.

This is a description of their site and what they offer:

WHAT IS WEAREONYX.COM?

WEAREONYX.COM is the first one-stop online beauty destination dedicated to Black Women. Our aim is to provide a fully customized and interactive beauty discovery experience, and easy access to amazing, often all-natural and organic beauty products. Discover the Best in Beauty products through the OnyxBox – a beauty sample subscription service that allows you to select up to 4 luxury beauty samples each month for $15. We will add a bonus 5th sample that we love and want to share! We offer the luxury of choice to address your unique beauty needs delivered right to your door!

Founders, Delali & Myriam, created We Are Onyx to encourage beauty discovery and knowledge sharing for the benefit of every OnyxGirl around the world.

The site doesn't say what size the samples are but I'm assuming that it is between 1 to 2 ounces.

Happy Curls to You!





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Karen's Body Beautiful Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream

Price:  6.7 ounces for $16.00
http://shop.karensbodybeautiful.com/product-p/1013.htm

I've been sitting on the sidelines for a while visiting karen's body beautiful website.  My first impression was that it was sleek, elegant, upscale and inviting.  I like the presentation of his jars and bottles and thought that the owner, Ms. Karen Tappin, had put a lot of thought and time into the presentation of her product line.

My story begins when I received a sample of karen's body beautiful's Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream in  September's Curl Kit.  It was approximately a 1 ounce sample but I loved it and decided to make a regular size purchase.  

I received my purchase within a couple of days and I thought that was a good sign of good service.  However, when I opened the jar and the contents were way below the neck of the jar!  Let's just say that I was not "a happy camper!"

I had never had to write a "negative" product review and was really not wanting to but I could not shake the fact that Inspector 57 half-filled the jar, thought that was okay, and sent it to me!  Oh, no!

I purchased the Egyptian Scent and it was fabulous!  I really wanted to be able to order this again.

I immediately e-mailed the company about my dissatisfaction with the amount of content in the jar for the amount of money that was used to purchase it.  Of course, I got the standard line that the "product had settled!"  On top of that, my hair the following day, after application of the product on top of my Tresemme Conditioner, I was left with a head full of flakes!

It took two days before I received the first reply.  So, not only was I able to tell her that I was unhappy with the amount of product, I was able to tell her about the flaking and the product being completed "liquidfied" upon arrival.

She asked me to report how I used the product.  Because, of course, it should not have done that (flaking)!  She instructed me to "re-mix" the product and placed it in the fridge.  No problem, did that too!  After taking the product out of the fridge, and it now becoming solid, I was more angry about the amount of product that was in the jar!

I requested an RMA to return the product, that took a couple of e-mails -- she ignored the first request in my first e-mail to her!

She did finally send me an RMA for the product!  Yay!  

I'm glad the whole ordeal is over and I will not be ordering another product from that Company! And, Inspector 57, on her line, needs to be fired!

Splat Hair Color Chalk

Splat Hair Chalk Pastel Colors Color Highlights for the Day 3.5g $6.00http://www.splathaircolor.com/chalk.html

Simply Beautiful Pastel Colors!

Splat Hair Chalk is a beautiful way to add pastel color highlights to your hair.
The chalk slides on dry and instantly adds just the right touch of color.

We designed the compact to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is easy to hold onto and apply to hair. The result is soft color that is easy to brush, curl or style after application. We love this new product and are so excitied for you to try it!

Easily Washes Out With Shampoo!

You can highlight your hair with a different pastel color everyday and then easily wash it out.  Applicator Sponge

The applicator sponge was included for easier application close to your hair-line or when applying color to your braid.

Splat is a temporary hair color that can be easily washed out of your hair.  However, those whose hair is bleached may need to wash hair a couple of times to get the color completely out. However, it is an ideal color fix for those who would like to add a flair of color without committing fully to it!

This temporary color can easily be washed off your hands via soap and water but a towel or old shirt should be used when applying this product as you would with any other color product.  This product should also be applied to DRY hair which should make application a smoother process.

Since this product is water soluble, you should cover your hair while out when it is raining!

These are the directions for application:

1. Apply Splat Hair Chalk to dry hair.

2. Select a strip of hair and apply very light mist of hair spray, let dry.

4. Hold the compact lid open in the palm of your hand, the chalk base should be between your 

     thumb and pointer finger.

5. Using your thumb, press hair onto chalk base and slide down hair. Repeat to increase color 

     intensity.

6. Finish with hair spray to set chalk.

Also Included: 1 applicator sponge for part line and braided hair.

The color comes in a compact that is held in the palm of your hand and you glide it along the select strands of hair that you desire.  Most people than spray that section with a little hair spray to give the color an additional amount of "staying" power.  The added benefit is that you can curl, flat iron, and style as usual "without water."

The general consensus is that the color, once applied is "soft" and its reviews are glowing with praise.

This product can be found at most local Walmart Stores near you!  Send me pictures if you decided to try this product!

Happy Curls to you!

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Wearable Art

Kerah's Soul Glass

at Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kehahs?ref=si_shop

These items can be found in my Etsy Shop, for your purchasing.  They range in price from $9.99 to $14.99.  Each item is hand-made to order and no two are just alike!

 Everyone likes to feel somewhat special and these glass pendants convey those sentiments!

Custom pendants are available and everything will be done to give each pendant our specialized attention.

Women are the heart and soul of family and we portray them as gifts from God.  Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Aunts, and Girlfriends will be found amongst our growing collection of pendants.

 We have consciously chosen to inspire every woman to be strong, thoughtful, poise, elegant, well-spoken and a worker of peace.  We endeavor to inspire the greatness in every woman.

 Our pendants exude Faith, Hope, and Charity.  Chosen to inspire the receiver of our pendants.

The scripture lets us to know that He will NEVER leave us

 Nor forsake, these angels represent that promise, whether they are seen or unseen.  Yea, thou I walk through the Valley of Death, I shall fear no evil.

Give a flower that will never die, expire, or fall apart!  Visit our selection of beautiful roses!

Visit my Etsy Shop for not only these items but necklaces, headbands, earrings, and inspiration!

Peace and Love!

September 2013 - Curl Kit -- In Review

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To get 10% off your Membership Enrollment 

Please use Referral Code:

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Kandy Kurls Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner

$16.00 for 8 ounces -- Curl Kit $15.00

Shea Butter fills each hair strand with nourishment from root to tip. This blend of 12 essential oils adds moisture and shine to every strand of hair. Your result will be moisturized hair that feels soft and is more elastic, which results in less breakage adding natural moisture and shine to dry and damaged hair.

Infused with Avocado, Hemp & Jojoba Oil

No Sulfates

No Parabens

No Mineral Oil

No Silicones

Made from 100% Organic Ingredients

Smells sweet like a bowl of candy!

Kandy Kurls Moisturizing Shea Souffle

$9.50 for 4 Ounces/Curl Kit $8.00

Our special blend of essential oils and Raw Shea Butters provides a perfect mix of nourishing oils infused with ingredients such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, Argan oil, Grapeseed Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Olive Oil. Great for your hair or body.

Contains No petroleums, No artificial colors, No artificial fragrances, No silicones, No parabens, No mineral oil and no preservative.

Smells sweet like a bowl of candy. White, creamy and thick.

Obia's Curl Enhancing Custard

$15.00 for 12 Ounces

This alcohol-free formula hydrates, elongates, and provides super shine to all types of hair. Does not leave a waxy residue or buildup. Infused with argan oil, grape seed oil, and olive oil.

Koils By Nature's Marvelous Mango

$13.00 for 4 0unces

Nourishing Hair & Body Butter is made from the best butters & oils nature provides, it will moisturize, revitalize, heal, and protect your hair and skin. The lightly scented fresh mango scent will have you thinking of a tropical island! This butter smells delightful, please do not ingest, for external use only.

Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum Butter), Mangifera Indica (Mango Seed Butter), Hydrogenated Avocado Oil (Avocado Butter), Cocos Nucifera Oil / Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Butter), Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed Oil), Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed Oil), *Organic Olea Europaea (Olive Oil), Ricinus Communis (Jamaican Black Castor Seed Oil), Shorea stenoptera (Illipe Butter), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), D-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), *organic essential oils & fragrance.

UPDATE: (9-23-2013)

I decided that Koils By Nature would be the first product that I would try from this month's Curl Kit.  The smell was smoothly Tropical with an under layering of shea butter.  Product had a rough and creamy texture to it.  I applied the Nourishing Hair and Body Butter to sectioned and damp hair and twisted.  I covered my hair with my plastic shower cap and then covered that with my regular satin hair cap.

In the morning:

My hair was still slightly damp.  I unraveled each twist and they immediately starting taking shape.  In the process of getting dress, hair became about 90%-95% dry.  While en route to work, I continue to fluff my hair.  

The final results were soft, define curls.

Would I Re-Purchase?

I would, if the price was much lower.  Perhaps, $6.99 to $9.99.  I felt that the product is a good product but other than the shea and mango/tropical fragrance, I felt that the product was comparable to other shelf or on-line butters that you can by in the above-noted price range.

Karen's Body Beautiful Hydrating Hair Cream

$16.00 for 6.7 Ounces

Karen's Body Beautiful Super Duper Hydrating HairCream is an intensely hydrating hair cream and dressing that also moisturizes and nourishes the scalp. Filled with Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Gel, Argan Oil and Acai Powder.

Fragrance: Lavender Vanilla
Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Gel, Argan Oil, Allantoin, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Acai powder, Vegetable Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Essential and/or Fragrance Oils & Vitamin E.

Ingredient Attribute: Paraben Free
Protein Free
Silicone Free
Sulfate Free

Spray Bottle

Various Bonus Items

Samples

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• Nubian Raw Shea Butter Body Wash
• Nubian Coconut & Papaya Body Lotion
• Nubian Coconut & Papaya Body Wash

I must say that this month's Curl Kit was PACKED with high-end, natural products!  Love, love, love this month's kit!  I want to TRY them ALL!  I will be trying the Karen's Beautiful Hydrating creme tonight.

The products smell DELICIOUS!  The water bottle was a suprise -- however, I have several of mine own and probably will use as a give away.

I'm not familiar with the Kandy Kurls line but it definitely lives up to the smell of sweet candy.  Looking forward to trying and both of those products can be found in the Curl Kit on-line store.

Please use the referral coupon code at the top of the page for your first subscription for a 10% discount! Again, I'm looking forward to my October's Curl Kit!

Happy Curls to You!

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Big Chop The Second Time Around

For most Big Choppers, the goal is to have healthy, vibrant, and beautiful hair.  However, usually in the back of their minds the biggest goal is to grow their hair back to the length that they Big Chop from.

Nowadays, those Big Choppers of three years ago have obtained great length and have now decided to Big Chop AGAIN!  Why?

There are several reasons why these beautiful women have decided to Big Chop.  First and foremost was that Big Chopping has taken them back to a period when the upkeep of their Big Chop routine was much simpler!

 I have also entertained the thought of Big Chopping again.  When I Big Chopped in March of 2010, I had NEVER in my life had short hair!  Now, my hair (stretched) is almost bra length and the upkeep of my hair routine has also become longer!

Detangling becomes a MAJOR issues and now has to really be placed on my "To Do" list!There are the days that I long for the days when I could simply run my fingers through my hair with my leave-in and gel and walk out the door!  This does not happen at the length I am now.

Listen to these ladies and make up your own mind if this is for you. Enjoy the videos!

August 2013 - Curl Kit -- In Review

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August Box!

 ECO Custard with Argan Oil (full)

ECO Styling Gel (full)

Luscious Locks Shea Butter Shampoo  (full)

CB Smooth- Smooth Naturally (full)

Eden Body Works- Coconut Shea Pudding Souffle’ packette

HI-PRO-PAC Intense Protein Treatment packette

CURLS Cashmere Curls packettes (2)