Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy 2015!

Welcome 2015!

I embrace the spirit of Expectation.

I promise to make the effort to live the best life during this year!

Forgetting those things that are behind and pressing forward to new challenges, changes, and truths about myself that caused stagnation.

I declare that I will not lie to myself but write the truth and read it, and make a truthful effort to invoke the necessary change. Above all, I choose to love myself and love beyond what I see of others!

Friday, September 19, 2014

Eden's Body Works Coconut Shea Leave-In

8 fl. oz at Walmart for $8.47

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This is a brief product review on Eden's Body Works Natural Leave-In Conditioner. I've been using this product for the last week and am pleasantly happy with it. My hair texture is 3c/4a and my hair particular hair type.

Product Description:

Daily conditioning treatment formulated with one of nature's best moisturizers, Coconut Oil, to penetrate and revitalize tresses. Blended with Shea butter to seal in moisture. Sulfate free formula is safe for color treated, chemically treated, curly, or straight hair.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-7, Fragrance (Parfum), PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol

Product Is:

Ingredient Attribute: Cruelty Free
Silicone Free
Paraben Free
Sulfate Free

How to Apply Product:

Apply to freshly shampooed hair for best results. Do not rinse. Use daily as needed.
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My Experience:

I have applied the product to both freshly washed and second and third day hair with stunning results. The product had great slip and easily detangled my coily, wavy tresses. I was amazed that on, especially wet or damp hair, it took very little of the product to produce soft, vibrant, and bouncy tresses,

It has always been my custom to mist my hair at night and apply a leave-in of one brand or another. Each night I midst hair, make eight sections, apply the leave-in and loosely twist hair to prevent tangling while sleeping, and I cover hair with a clear conditioning cap.

In the Morning:

I take off the clear conditioning cap and shake hair. My tresses are slightly damp and is easily manipulate. So, I'll shape into style and get ready for work. In the winter I will slightly change the routine to prepare hair as noted above but will allow hair to "completely" dry and either wrap hair or cover hair with a scarf for the night.

Pros:

Price Point - A little goes a long way
Can Be Found on the Ground Easily
Fragrance is mild and pleasant
Coconut Oil -- Easily Absorbed in Tresses
Great Moistuizer
Hair Is Beautifully Soft, Shiny, and Bouncy
Has Given Me More "Stretch" to My Strands
Can Replace the Higher Priced "Kinky Curly Knot Today" Leave-In

Cons:

If Too Much is Used; Product Will Cause Hair to Be Sticky

Will I Repurchase?

Yes, I'm very pleased and have already decided to swap out or give away excess products to make room in my cabinet for the complete line of Eden Body Works! My search is over for my Holy Grail products, but that doesn't mean I won't flirt with new ones!

Until next time! Please remember to leave a comment, note, or a description of your experience with Eden Body Works products.

Happy Curls to You!

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Eden's Body Works Coconut Defining Creme

16 fl ounces, price $8.99/Walmart

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Today, I have the pleasure of reviewing Eden's Body Works, All Natural Curl Defining Crème. It wasn't the line's initial product I tried but the third.

I was checking out at Walmart with my husband when a natural walked up and placed three or four items from the Eden product line. I asked her how she liked it and she gave it glowing raves. I picked up the Eden's Peppermint Oil from Walmart and paired it with the Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner. I had great results and then decided that on my next trip to Walmart that I would procure at least the Leave-In (moisturizer). However, I saw the Curl Defining Crème and added that to my arsenal of products!

Ingredients:

Eden BodyWorks: Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butryospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, PEG-50 Shea Butter

Ingredient Analysis:

Aloe Vera Juice: Acts as a natural conditioning agent that restores the hair's sheen, luster, and shine. It not only makes the hair soft, but it also enhances strength and suppleness.
Cetyl & Stearyl Alcohol: Fatty alcohols and emollient conditioners known for giving products a creamy, thick texture and feel.
Shea Butter: Emollient fat from the nut of the East or West African shea nut tree, used to moisturize and soften hair.
PEG-50 Shea Butter: Emulsifying form of shea butter that is water soluble, and commonly used in water-based products.

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My Experience:

I cowashed with Tresemme Naturals and rinse and applied the Eden Leave-In (moisturizer), followed it up with the Eden Peppermint Oil, and then applied the Eden All Natural Curl Defining Crème.

When applying, I separated and sectioned my hair into four sections, and then I applied the Defining Crème using the Tightly Curly method and allowed the hair to dry.

The curl formation and definition was "off the chain!" I was so excited and pleased with this new line of products.

After going out for the evening, I took the Leave-In and squeezed about a 50-cent size of product and split my hair and applied the product to the sections and then pulled hair back and smooth onto the hairline in front and back. I then pulled hair into a pineapple and covered with a clear shower cap.

Next Morning: (Second Day Hair)

Hair was damp, so I shook out and I applied "cool" water to sections that I wanted to manipulate and allowed hair to finish drying. "I'm in Love!"

As The Day Wears On:

I am amazed how moisturized and soft my hair is. It's bouncy, shiny, and soft to the touch!

Would You Purchase Again?

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This line is definitely a keeper and I will be not only be repurchasing the Curl Defining Crème but I will also be purchasing the cowash product also.

Pros:

On the Ground Availability (Walmart, Walgreens, and Targets)
Pricing is Great $7.99 to $9.99
Line Has 3 Coordinating Scents

Jojoba Monoi (Brown Caps); Coconut Shea (Black Caps); & Peppermint Tea Tree (Green
Caps)

Cons:

When I initially went to pick up the Eden's Leave-In, there were only 2 bottles on the shelf. I attempted to squeeze the bottle to see how product flowed and it was "caked" on the top and wouldn't flow. I chose the second bottle and it "flowed" well. I would advise you to check the bottle before leaving the store.

I hope you enjoyed the review. Let me know what your experience with Eden's Natural Hair Line has been!

Until next time, as always!

Happy Curls to You!

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Relaxed Hair 2014 Update - SimplYounique

YouTuber SimplYounique does a Second Big Chop

Days after YouTuber SimplYounique showed up on YouTube with relaxed tresses, she has surprised us with a shocking move!

She did a SECOND BIG CHOP! Yes, a second Big Chop! Let's go to the video tape!

What do you think?

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

YouTube Natural Returns to Relaxer

Natural Hair Journey Ends for a Promient

YouTuber

SimplYounique

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I've been watching this young lady since she debut with her "Big Chop!" Her tresses has grown by leaps and bounds into a waist-length pony tail!

She wowed us with her innovative natural hair styles, product reviews, and positive take on being natural. She boosts some 110,500 subscribers as of August, 2014. She states in our YouTube video that she will continue to share with her subscribers, while sporting relaxed tresses!

I've read quite a few of her comments to this particular video and they range from, "it's your hair," "you don't have to make excuses," and "what was the point of going natural in the beginning!"

Take a look at the video, leave your comments and thoughts below! Love to hear from you!

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Happy Curls to you!

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Bigen New Semi Permanent Colors

Bigen Permanent Semi-Permanent Colors

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Bigen Semi-Permanent Hair Color

Ammonia and Hydrogen Peroxide free!

Gentle, oil-rich, conditioning formula nourishes hair with natural moisturizers including honey, beeswax & sunflower, while providing long-lasting color without ammonia or peroxide. Safe for all hair types including chemically treated and relaxed hair. Bigen Semi-Permanent Hair Color leaves hair shiny, soft and beautiful with excellent gray coverage.

For those of us naturals who are constantly flirting with the thought of coloring our tresses, Bigen offers a Semi-Permanent Hair Coloring solutions. The results last, according to their website, two to three weeks.

If your tresses, are like mine, this may not pack the punch you want unless you use a bleach to lighten your natural tresses. After doing so, you can apply your Bigen Semi-Permanent color of choice. If you are looking to cover your gray, Bigen Semi-Permanent color is used to blend gray or enhance natural color. If 100% gray coverage is desired, try Bigen Powder Permanent Hair Color.

The coloring process is under 30 minutes from start to finish but you should always wear gloves to protect your hands and vaseline to cover your hairline and ears when using any dye products. You can re-apply semi permanent color the same day. However the color result may be affected by the previous hair color you applied.

Until next time! Happy Curls to You!

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Curl Keeper Product Review

Frizz Take Over!

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Frizz on the Rise

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Ingredients

DI Water, PVP/VA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol,
Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth 23, Glycerin, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance,
Polyquaternium 10.

What Causes the Frizzies?

Many naturals have waged war against the frizzies. No matter what the hairtype but the battle for 3 to 4c hair frizz war is real! Curly, kinky, and coily hair tends to be naturally dry. While curly hair tends to be frizzy due to the oils from the scalp having to travel winding curls to supply the ends of the hair with oils to keep them pliable and soft. Thereby, the term "tame those curls!"
When natural hair becomes dry and lacks moisture your tresses will become poofier and poofier as the day wears down and your hair ends up looking like one big poof ball!
This product, Curl Keeper, was developed by Jonathan Torch. This is only one product in the Curl Keeper line.

Curl Keeper Product

$17.50 - 8 ounce Bottle

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Stylers

A use of a styler is done to give your tresses a finish and defined look. Curl Keeper has been designed to do so.
Curl Keeper is water-based which allows you to use without worrying about product build-up that can cause your curls/hair to become droopy, lame, and dull. With this product, you can use extra or more product on problem areas to keep them under control.
You can also spray or spritz your hair throughout the day if you notice that some parts of your hair has given way to the frizzies!
Humidity is the Number 1 enemy of curls! Curl Keeper touts that it works in ALL weather conditions, including high-humidity weather! A must performance to become a Holy Grail product for natural curlies.

How to Use Curl Keeper

Directions:
Comb Curl Keeper™ through wet hair from roots to ends for an even application… FOR VERY FRIZZY HAIR, USE ADDITIONAL PRODUCT. The less movement that occurs during the first 15 minutes, the more control you will have over the frizz. Once your hair dries, you can easily
soften your look by simply moving your hair around. The more you play with your hair the more volume you will achieve. Some people start appreciating their volume and curls once they have total control over the frizz. The Curl Keeper™ formula re-activates with water, so simply re-wetting frizzy areas with wet hands could get you many fantastic frizz-free days between shampoos.

Frizz Casualty

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Bad Hair Day!

Curl Keeper Texture

The texture of the Curl Keeper product is like a very light serum.

My Experience with Curl Keeper

I usually apply the product, as directed. I tend not to use heat to get to my finish look but opt to air dry. The product did not have a long drying time which is good. I could mist my hair at night, get up in the morning, shake my hair, apply the Curl Keeper and be essential dry before leaving the house for work. Loved that!
I would like to say that I apply the Curl Keeper and keep it moving. I have noticed that by mid-day more than likely I will have to "mist" my hair. This is not a big issue for me due to the fact that I keep a spritz bottle filled with water at my desk.
I can easily spritz my hair, while virtually sitting at my desk, and this re-activates the Curl Keeper product.
I will also like to note, the "wetter" the hair, the better! Curl Keeper simply goes to work quickly to define your curls.

Pros and Cons

My final review of the product is:
Pros

I like that it is water-based
Easy to Apply
Dries Quickly
The Shine is Off the Chain
Product is Not Tacky or Made My Hair Hard
Has a "Soft" Hold
You and Get 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Day Hair
Users Become LONG-TERM users and are Happy With the Product
Excellent on FINE tresses like mine! (Fine 3c/4a, low-porosity strands)
Some Beauty Supply Stores Will Have Samples
Defining Power Is Number 1
Can Be Used With a Diffuser or Hair Can Be Air Dried for Great Results

Cons

I had to On-Line Order
I felt product could be cheaper
You Really Need to Apply Product From Root to Tip
May Need to Re-Activate Product After Initial Application
Keeping Hands Out of Hair While Product is Drying!

Curly, Defined Hair

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Bouncy, beautiful, and frizz-free defined Curls

Have You Tried Curl Keeper?

Have You Tried this Product Before Now?

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Benefits of Curl Keeper

Controls all frizz, reactivates with water allowing for several days of great styling
100% effective in humid weather conditions, especially humidity
Water-based and contains no silicones
No product build up and rinses out clean

Where Can I Purchase Curl Keeper?

Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper, 8 Ounce

Amazon Price: $13.96
List Price: $17.50

My Final Review

Even though there were some cons, they weren't serious enough to dislke the product. I like Curl Keeper a lot and will keep it in my arsenal of stylers. For most naturals, keeping your HANDS out of your hair while drying is difficult but a MUST.
I found it difficult because Curl Keeper is SO light, I felt like I didn't have enough, or did I get every area covered, and the product felt "clean" on my 3c/4a hair!
Major pluses for using this product is that you can easily get several days of use out of one day's application. After tying up your hair at night, you can get up in the morning shake your hair, spritz with water, and continue with your daily preparations and your out the door!