Sunday, November 29, 2015

NATURAL HAIR: I'VE GOTTEN LAZY, DIY HAIR MASK & HAIR LENGTH GOALS?!?

During my transition year, I did a lot of research on natural hair! I was pumped to create the many different looks with my natural hair, and wear my afro as much as I could. Fast forward to today, I've become super lazy with my hair. It's in that sort of awkward stage in my hair, and I recently trimmed my hair a bit too much, so I'm waiting for it to grow back out. I rarely wear my hair out these days, especially going to class. All I do these days is throw my scarf on top of my bonnet and leave the house. 

I have paid more attention to moisturizing, deep conditioning and massaging my hair. I wish I had pictures to show my hair growth, but it's usually shrunken because I keep it in twist. I have noticed that my coils are a lot looser than they were when I dig my "big chop" in April. I think that's bound to happen with more hair growth though. I'm not a curl chaser, but I have noticed my hair is very curly, which is nice I guess. 

I did a DIY hair mask using honey, mayo, olive oil, coconut oil, JBCO and conditioner. I found this on Pinterest, but there's a ton of other ones for different hair needs as well. For a second I was thinking about wearing my hair out, but with the weather being cold and dry lately I don't wanna wear my hair out. I do plan on making some wigs for the Winter time, so I'll probably make a blog post about it. I've made them a couple years ago and a lot of people thought they were sew-ins! Youtube, guys, Youtube! 

I'm gonna take a break from trimming my hair until I need to. I don't know why I started to trim it every 4 months because I don't do much to it. During my transitioning period, I was able to get my hair to my armpit, so I'm gonna try to do that again. I probably have another 3-4 1/2 inches of hair until I get to that point, but I'm looking forward to just seeing how much hair growth I can get with my hair. I usually keep my hair shoulder length, so this will be different for me. I do want a big afro though. 

I think when I hit my 1 year being back to natural, I'll color my hair. I haven't in a while, but I'm nervous about it. If I do plan on doing this, I'm going to go to a professional definitely. I've seen people do it at home, but I don't wanna mess up my curl pattern. 


Sunday, November 15, 2015

NATURAL HAIR: TWIST OUT JOURNEY!!

I'm loving my hair journey. I rare do much to it these days. I'm comfortable just twisting it. I may start doing more...maybe not. 


That's a lot of forehead huh?! Coils are getting tighter. Love it!

A couple days old twist out!

Didn't know what to do so I just did this...


After using the tension method HOW TO!!

A bit of shrinkage!

 I began blow drying my hair here. Then I cut it a bit.

My hair at the moment! I like being able to have it short one day and bigger the next.

NEW PRODUCT/EMPTIES ALERT!! WOULD I REPURCHASE??

Top (l-r): ALL MISS JESSIE PRODUCTS- CURL PUDDING, LEAVE-IN CONDISH, CREME DE LE CREME CONDITIONER
Below (l-r):Eco Styler Gels (Green lid and Clear Lid), Oyin Handmade Hair Dew, JBCO from Tropic Isle, Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in Detangler, Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp

LET'S START WITH THE TOP ROW: I had a sample of the Creme de le Creme Conditioner my cousin gave me. I liked it, so I wanted to try some more products. I love that the hair store I visited carried the "sample" products, so I grabbed three. The Curl Pudding was my least favorite. The scent was nice, but I didn't really get much out of it. The Leave-in Condish is a really nice product. It gave my hair a lot of slip. I'd repurchase this again, and probably the full size of the product. 

NOW THE BOTTOM ROW: Eco Styler Gel- The top (Aloe) gel is my favorite. It didn't leave my hair flaky, nor was it a strong hold though it is on level 10 (strong hold). I use it for twist outs mostly, and it just defines my coils a lot more. The white one left my hair flaky. I may try it again..alone. I used other products with it. That may be the reason my hair flaked. Oyin Handmade 'Hair Dew' is a repurchase. I talk about this product here: detailed review. It's a light moisturizer. Good for the LOC method. JBCO is a repurchase! Over time, this product will help regrow edges and thicken your hair. Kinky Curly 'Knot Today' is a regrettable purchase. I bought it because of the hype. I like that I have slip with this product, but the cost and amount you get isn't work it. You can use coconut oil if you want to detangle your hair. Oyin Handmade 'Honey Hemp' is my favorite conditioner to detangle my hair. I don't have much trouble these days detangling, but when I do I reach for this product. 

**YOU CAN FIND THESE PRODUCTS AT YOUR LOCAL HAIR STORE, WALGREENS, CVS, RITEAID, WALMART, TARGET AND SALLY.

LUSH HAUL: FACE AND BODY PRODUCTS!!

I BECAME A LUSH FAN BEFORE I EVEN VISITED A STORE! I BECAUSE INTERESTED WHEN I WATCHED MY FIRST LUSH HAUL, AND THEN WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BRAND ITSELF. I APPRECIATE BEING ABLE TO SEE HOW SOMETHING IS MADE BECAUSE IT MAKES ME APPRECIATE THE PRODUCT MORE. I'M NOT AN INGREDIENT SNOB OR ANYTHING, BUT AFTER WATCHING A COUPLE VIDEOS, IT CHANGED THE WAY I PURCHASE PRODUCTS. I THINK EVEN AS BEING NATURAL, I'M MORE AWARE OF WHAT TO USE ON MY HAIR AND SKIN. IF YOU CAN, DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT ON YOUTUBE!

BEFORE I GET INTO THE PRODUCTS BELOW, CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE?!?! IT'S FUCKING AMAZING! I'VE NEVER VISITED A STORE WHERE I FELT LIKE I WAS A QUEEN...EVER!! CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE FACIALS AND MASSAGES!! THEY'RE FREE!! I DIDN'T MIND SPENDING A COUPLE DOLLARS TO TEST PRODUCTS OUT, BUT YOU CAN DO IT FOR FREE. I SAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORE AND GOT A FACIAL WHILE PEOPLE SHOPPED! IT WASN'T NERVE-WRECKING AT ALL! I LOVE THE SPOTLIGHT! THEY ALSO GIVE YOU SAMPLES TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU! I BELIEVE MY FIRST PURCHASE WAS 'LOVE LETTUCE' (MORE INFO BELOW).

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN CHECKING THEM OUT, DEFINITELY DO IT! 

I CALL LUSH MY HAPPY PLACE AND I CAN SPEND HOURS IN THERE TRYING DIFFERENT PRODUCTS! BELOW ARE SOME FAVORITE PRODUCTS AND NEW PRODUCTS I RECENTLY PURCHASED...




CLEANSER

ANGELS ON BARE SKIN: (3.5OZ $13.95)

IF I WANT TO HAVE THAT "GLOW FROM WITHIN" LOOK, I USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS IS A REALLY NICE EXFOLIATING CLEANSER FOR WHEN YOU'RE SKIN IS FEELING A BIT DULL. 



MASK

LOVE LETTUCE: 2.10Z $7.95

THIS IS THE FIRST PRODUCT I PURCHASED FROM LUSH! LIKE THE AOBS, IT GIVES YOU A NICE GLOW. THIS IS A FRESH FACE MASK, WHICH MEANS YOU CAN ONLY GET IT IN THE STORE. I LIKE TO USE THIS ON A SPA DAY! 




TONER

TEA TREE WATER SPRAY: 3.3OZ $10.95

I DON'T ALWAYS USE THIS PRODUCT. THE SMELL IS CALMING AND I NOTICE A SLIGHT DIFFERENT IN THE WAY MY SKIN FEELS AFTER IT. I'LL HAVE TO TRY IT MORE TO SEE IF IT HELPS CLEAR MY SKIN. I STILL USE MY AVC THOUGH.


BATH BOMBS
DISCLAIMER: I HAVEN'T USED THESE PRODUCTS TO GIVE YOU A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THEM. WHEN I DO I WILL UPDATE THIS! 

FATHER CHRISTMAS: $6.40

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SCENT AMONG THE OTHER BATH BOMBS. I'VE HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT, SO I WANTED TO TRY IT! HE'S SO CUTE ISN'T HE! 

INTERGALACTIC: $7.50 

THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THIS WAS REALLY COOL WHEN YOU PUT THIS IN THE WATER. I SAW THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND I WAS SOLD! 

CINDERS: $4.95

THIS CUTE LITTLE BATH BOMB WAS A RANDOM PICK, BUT I STILL LOVE IT. 

SEX BOMB: $6.95

THE NAME ALONE IS WHY I BOUGHT IT! IT'S ALSO VERY CUTE! 




THE ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH: $9.95

WOW! I ADORE THIS PRODUCT! DEFINITELY HAS TO BE A REPURCHASE FOR ME! THIS IS NOT ONLY A GREAT EXFOILATER, IT ALSO LEAVES THE SCENT ON YOUR SKIN FOR HOURS! I TOOK A SHOWER THIS MORNING, AND THE SCENT IS STILL THERE. THIS LEAVES MY SKIN FEELING SOFT AND SMOOTH. IT MELTS FAST IF YOU DON'T KEEP IT IN A CONTAINER THOUGH. I WOULDN'T CALL IT A DOWNSIDE THOUGH BECAUSE IT'S A MELT SO... I TESTED THIS OUT IN THE STORE AND IMMEDIATELY SAID, YES GIVE IT TO ME!!!