The Product Junkie in me is filled with excitement about my November curlBOX. This is my first shipment from the curlBOX subscription service. I have previously ordered some products that were not included in their monthly subscription. To read about that experience click HERE . The November box featured products from PAUL MITCHELL. Read on to find out more about these featured products. Box Breakdown The products came wrapped in hot pink tissue paper and was placed in the signature black box with gold and pink lettering. Included inside: Paul Mitchell curls - Spring Loaded Frizz-Fighting Shampoo. This is a pretty small bottle with only 2.5 fl. oz. Paul Mitchell curls - Spring Loaded Frizz-Fighting Conditioner. The conditioner is much larger than the shampoo with 6.8 fl. oz. Paul Mitchell express style- Round Trip. This is a liquid curl definer and it has a pump attachment. The appearance of this product is like a liquified gel/serum. The size of this produ...
It all began once my hair had drifted beyond my shoulders (when stretched). I had never had these problems before. Although my hair was making strides towards achieving my lofty length goals, I was getting ready to embark on a new nightmare (cue horror music) Single Strand Knots. Have you ever found yourself yelling at the female-lead in a scary movie? You know they are walking into a dangerous situation and you are screaming for them to turn around and go back. That's me, right about now. I know better! I know that I should wear protective styles, and detangle...but I haven't been doing these necessary tasks, lately. My inner voice is screaming at me, and I still fail to listen. I have never regretted this as much as I did yesterday. Saturday was my WASH DAY and I was forced to live through the horrifying consequences of not heeding my own advice. As I began to detangle, I noticed that the tangles and single strand knots had violently attacked my thick curls!!! I ...
Well Sorta. I have been seeing advertisements for curlBOX for awhile. I decided to check out the site and see what all the fuss was about. What is curlBOX, you ask? According to www.curlBOX.com , it is "an affordable, exclusive, and effortless way to explore new products". It is basically a hair product subscription service. The exclusive subscribers receive new hair products featuring a different brand every month for the fine price of $20/month. Their site is pretty simple to navigate. Unfortunately, their signature curlBOX subscription was closed, so I signed up to receive notification once their subscription list opened again. Since I could not sign up for the subscription, I decided to purchase some items that were available on the Shop Now tab. I selected the #cBdopedeal for $25 . I also paid $5 for shipping. (Yes, I paid for this product with my own money.) The curlBOX came quickly, so I was very happy about that. Product Information Product Brand...
Let's first address the elephant in the room... I haven't blogged since the beginning of this month. I have a really good reason why... I promise. The school year has officially started and I needed to take a short break to ensure that I was well prepared for my students. Now let's jump right into it. I recently had the "pleasure" of using the product shown on the left of your screen. I went to get my hair styled in two simple feedin cornrows and my stylist prefers to use 'Creme of Nature Argan Oil Perfect Edges'. I must admit, when I first walked out of the shop I was impressed. My hair was laid to perfection and there wasn't a strand of hair out of place! As you may know, my hair can be extremely unruly... I always feel bad for the stylist that decides to try to tame it. I was definitely a happy customer, because my braider, Ashley, has hands blessed by God!!! Three days later, my daughter hopped into my bed and began looking at my hair. ...
What is a Wash N Go? A Wash N Go is a style in which you "wash" your hair and then apply styling products that allow you to wear your natural curls. You are essentially washing your hair and going (getting your day started). I haven't done a wash-n-go at all this summer, so I decided to take the time out to actually do one on my 4a/4b hair. Keep reading for details on my routine, results, and products used to achieve a perfect wash-n-go. The Process Step one: Part and separate your hair in 4 sections. Saturate your hair with water. Proceed to wash (or co-wash) your hair. Be sure to rinse with cool water. Step two: Follow your wash or co-wash up with conditioner and rinse. Do not dry your hair Step three: Apply leave in conditioner to each section along with oil to seal the moisture Step four: Finger detangle each section; make sure your hair is still wet (not damp). I use a Denman brush to detangle my ends. Step five: After detangling on...
"HOW DO I GROW MY EDGES BACK?" This is a question that quite a few people have asked me. Rest assured that if you were brave enough to ask, that there were about 20 more people thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, this type of hair breakage is a dilemma that many ladies will face at some point in their life. Thinning edges can be the result of stress, various styling methods, or genetics. Instead of throwing "Shade" at these fabulous women, I'm here to offer some ways to combat the breakage that occurs around your hairline. Your edges just require a little bit of TLC in order to jumpstart the growth. Please be aware that results may vary . Hopefully the tips below will work for you: ...
Check out my 5 top secrets to grow your natural hair longer. You don't have to break the bank to grow long and healthy hair. Most of these secrets require little money and can be easily implemented. In order to achieve longer hair, you must listen to what your hair is telling you. The most common issues that prevent us Natralistas from retaining length include lack of moisture, using products that dry out your hair, and over-styling. Sometimes the best solution is to JUST LET IT BE! **your results may vary** Let me know how these secrets help you out in the comments below ...
A couple of days ago I did my first protein treatment ever! In the two years that I have been natural, I had never done a protein treatment... I know, I know. It's sad... but I'm not your average Naturalista; I don't follow the norm. I decided to try it after talking to my cousin about her own natural-hair journey. Since this was going to be my first time doing a protein treatment, I wanted to try something easy and light. I decided to use ORS Hair Mayonnaise and the results were really amazing. Check out my results: In honor of my first successful protein treatment, I wanted to share with you all some of the benefits: *Strengthens hair that is weak and brittle *Gives curls more body (my curls also looked more defined) *Gives hair a gentle sheen *Provides nutrients that promote healthy hair growth **Just be sure not to overuse the product and follow the instructions on the container.** **Results may vary from person to person** ...
I had never been too keen on using flexi rods when I first became natural. Whenever I would use them, my hair never looked sleek and uniformed. Instead, I looked like a chocolate troll doll. To say the least, it was a straight up CURL FAIL . Because of this, I would only use them, whenever I had a sew-in. I soon realized that I was doing them all wrong. I never rolled them tight enough, I didn't use enough foam, and I never let them dry completely. I finally decided to give them a second chance with the help of my awesome hair stylist. If you are interested in purchasing flexi rods, they can be purchased by clicking Here . In order to achieve this look follow the steps below: 1. Cleanse and Condition your hair. It is best to start on clean hair. I chose to deep condition my hair. Be sure to start at your ends and work your way up to the roots in order to prevent hair breakage. Also moisturize with a spray bottle to help you detangle without the OUCH....
Update: I no lonver use the AsIAm cowash... I found out out that it was the culprit of my dry and abrasive hair that I was suffering from for a little while. I am finally willing to admit it...My name is Francesca and I am addicted to buying Natural Hair Products. Since transitioning, I have tried so many different products and spent so much of my hard earned money. I have tried everything from As I Am to Carol's Daughter to Shea Moisture to every oil underneath the sun. I am here today to save you all the trouble of spending hundreds of dollars trying out ridiculously expensive natural hair products with little to no benefits. My fiancee would be angry if he knew how much money I was actually spending on all of these "life-altering" hair products. For instance, this morning I spent $36 (and that's cheap) at Sally's for a new Denman brush that I misplaced, a new leave in conditioner, and some headbands. I literally walk into any store and immediately go to...
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