Alright so...
For 3 days straight now I have been wondering whether or not I should give myself Havana Twists, get a wig or just wear my hair out!! I have been so lazy and my hair is SO THICK I haven't been taking the time to style it. i have been wearing turbans for a week. No maintenance at all. It sucks. So I have been looking all over the internets in order to figure out what I want to do with my hair!! I have been looking at Havana's cause they seem the easiest to do - without having to pay someone else to do it - and its within my Student Life Budget! so - I have been thinking on it. I have been thinking long and hard for 4 days. I may even come to a decision!The best technique that I found was actually from a vlogger by the account of: GodCallsMeBeloved - I always found it so hard to figure out the situation of how to get it to work for me. So her tutorial was the best for my comprehension of the Havana Twists situation. Maybe I will find out my technique on the way and do a video.I am also thinking about doing protective styles for the rest of the damn year. Document the process - and the growth. I need to have my hair off my to-do list for a while. That's all. My hair grew a lot when I always out braids in my hair every couple months. So I may just need to do that again.
Decisions, Decisionsssssssss
I will let you know - obviously....
Peace!
HEY ALL!
Just sharing my successful twist out! I will be uploading a video of how I achieved a very defined twist-out with Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie on 4a/4b(c) hair type!
Hey all, hows it goin’ ?
Good. Great. Fantastic..
So anyway people – I have been trying to vlog but have been super tired and can’t get the energy to really do what I gots to do. So I decided to just do this instead..
PRODUCT REVIEW!!
So, I bought some of these from Sally’s and some from Shoppers Drug Mart (equivalent to Walgreens or something in USA) – and made it a mission of sorts to get Argan Oil in most of the products I picked up. On Tuesday I washed my dry, damaged and literally unkempt hair and the next day – though my bantu-knot-out didnt come out the way I had hoped - my hair was EXTREMELY SOFT and healthy looking. So let’s go ahead:
1. PROCLAIM INTENSE MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO:
Love this shampoo! It’s everything it says it is!
I was sort of hesitant about it cause well – I used a protein hair mask from them and it really wasn’t all that great. I wasn’t sure what I did wrong or what, but it wasn’t the greatest ever….at all.
However, this shampoo is AMAZING and I am pretty sure I have found a holy grail Shampoo. Which is quite new. Before this I had been using Kinky Curly’s Come Clean Shampoo – which is a great clarify and doesn’t strip my hair of any natural oils…but my hair is extremely dry at times and the last few months I had been stressed out and not taking care of my hair and skin – thus my hair was also damaged! So I needed more than “not stripping my natural oils..” I needed MOISTURE!
The Proclaim Intense Moisturizing Shampoo is awesome for that. It definetely clarifies – leaving my scalp clean of build up and my strands clear and healthy looking – all the while adding intense moisturizer! My hair was soft and manageable for 3 whole days – with JUST THE SHAMPOO. As in NO Conditioner and NO leave-in and NO Hair Lotions and NO Butters….just the shampoo alone.
Buy it again?
Mos. Def. <3 font="">
5/5
2. MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL CONDTIONER
MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL OIL OF MOROCCO ARGAN OIL SULFATE FREE CONDITIONER
Alright so when it comes to conditioners I always really love having SLIP&MANAGEABLITY. Those are the two deal breakers for me. Prior to this conditioner I had been using Aussie Moist Conditioner – it has HEAVY SLIPPAGE and makes me hair very easy to comb in the shower. This MARC ANTHONY conditioner is a little tricky.. It did something I haven’t had a condioner (other than Mixed Chicks – which was used on me at a Salon) to make my curls POP when I came out of the shower. However, the slip was pretty weak. Yet my hair looked very defined and healthy out of the shower. I am slightly confused on it…
Buy it again?
Maybe not.
3.5/5
3. GARNIER FRUCTIS LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave-In Conditioner
It’s good. I mean – it really isn’t anything exciting and I am probably going to try a different leave-in once I am finished with this one, however it does what it’s supposed to do. It definitely combats frizz and leaves my hair sleek and shiny. I applied it and raked it through my wet hair and left it in for about 15 minutes. It was really slippery – but I would’nt use it daily. I would only use it after a big wash day or a co-wash…that is all though.
Buy it again?
Nah…
3.5/5
3. DESIGN ESSENTIALS NATURAL DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION
Design Essentials Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion For Natural Hair
This was really one of those things where I was in need of moisture and would go as far as picking something up – that I have never heard of before – in order to achieve results. Thank goodness I looked at the back. It is SILICON FREE, MINERAL OIL FREE, PARABEN FREE, PARAFFIN FREE, & PETROLEUM FREE! Has an array of natural oils and great natural ingredients inside and I AM HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT. The only thing I don’t appreciate is the fact that it’s so slippery and sticks to your hands to where you have to be wiping your hands all over the towel for 3 minutes in order to LIVE! That is the only annoyance.. however it is definitely a moisturizing lotion that can be used daily on wet or dry hair. I used it on my damp hair and it penetrated my strands and left them really soft. Then I used it a few days later on a dry and not so good bantu-knot out and it made it look better! Odd, but I will run with it! It defined my curls and moisturized my strands. I love it ! I will definitely try more products from the Design Essentials Natural line. For sure.
Buy it again?
Yes.
4.8/5
4. The Tangle Teezer
I love it. I am happy with it. It works for my coarse 4b hair and definitely makes detangling a lot easier than it used to be – thus time moves a lot faster when styling! I recommend it to anyone who’s on the fence about it. You really don’t have anything to lose! I like it better than the Denman because it’s so flexible – yet it gets the tangles. Denman can potentially rip my hair out at times so… I like this one a lot better. I just think the Denman is a lot easier to clean.
Buy it again?
If I lose it, yeah for sure.
5/5
So that is it for today’s product review!
Hope it helped some folks and such! Stay tuned for a lot more – my next review will be on the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie! I love it so hard! My twist out came out PERFECT!!! The best twist out of my entire Natural Headed Life!
Anyway….
See you next time!
joe fresh t-shirt -- 6$
Thrifted belt: 10$
Cannot remember the sunnies, but I know I got them from Little Burgundy.
And New lipliner was 3.99 at the superstore from some brand called Milani?
Decided to try and do my first OOTD and update you on how I am getting along with Shea Moisture..
A tutorial will be coming soon on how I did my mini twists and a SECRET I used on the bag of my head to not only (a) make it appear like I have a haircut but to also (b) enhance my curl pattern so that I didn't have to even twist it to begin with! On 4b - 4c hair! Well, I will admit that my back is more of a 3c-4a situation...but either way... IT SHALL BE COMING SOON!
Just one of the photos from what I was preparing for the next post.
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I did a mini twist out with just shea moisture.
Turned out well.
I also wanted ti try my hand at doing lootd and ootd!
See you later!
So sometimes I just want to do something easy and quick. I love Headwraps and Scarves for this reason. You can completely hide your head all the while looking great! However, sometimes I get bored of just a head wrap and still want my hair to be a start as well - even if I didn't give it the time of day... whoops.
So The video coming up will be a simple video of what I do when I don't have time to prep MY HAIR. Some naturals have the length to whip it into place with a few bobby pins and some hairbands. But not moi.
The upcoming tutorial will be quick and easy and just a show and tell type thing.
From start to finish.
I started with an old and shriveled up Bantu Knot-Out it was on its 4th day or something.. Then parted the front so that I could put the rest in an old stocking cap I made when I was younger in my permed days...Have not put that on my head in FOREVER! Anyway... So I spritzed some of my Conditioner and Water concoction onto my hair and fingercombed.
Then I used HAIRepair by ORS on my ends to keep them smooth and to prevent breakage. After I used the Curl Enhancing Smoothie by Shea Moisture and applied a semi-generous amount on each section of hair then proceeded to braid. I then went to bed with 5 braids in the front of my head while the back was a complete WTF.
In the morning I used ORS Olive Oil Sheen Spray on my braids and then took them out. I simply tied a scarf around the back end of my head. I feel like it looks cute and pin-up ish.
After all that I fiddled around a but until I came with a position I liked for my braid-out section. Took a bobby pin and had it sit to one side.
& Then I went downtown and NO ONE NOTICED A DAMN THING..
Mwahaha..
Peace. Love and Easy Living....
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Okay,
So hello everyone and how is it going in the world of YOU? I hope whomever may or may not be reading this is having a pretty good day so far. I feel like I am really talking to no one. I haven't been on here as often as I used to - however I have a laptop again. However, with one shit thing comes a great thing - which is I have a laptop again, but I have lost my Camera charger....so...shit.
That is sort of okay - I guess I will use my Note 2 as a camera for the time being until.... I can find a new charger or get a new camera all together. You know?
So anywaysss...
My HAIR UPDATES!!
Okay so as you may not have known I finally did the HUGE DOOKIE BRAIDS thing and I am out here looking like I should be on the set of Friday or Juice or Poetic Justice or some shit. Which is great cause that is sort of what I was looking for. I used about 9 packs of Kanekalon in my head...the first 2 days were brutal - however I am cool now. My hair has been in braids for maybe....2 months? 3 months? It feels like 2 but my hair grows fast so it is starting to look a little....interesting now ....if you know what I mean.
I have been debating cornrows or something. But seeing as I may not have enough cashola to get my hair braided again...cause most of the money went to the braids to be honest...the hairdresser thought I was crazy - but....nah I just really needed NINE PACKS.
Okay so, yeah... I think I will give my hair a break from the false hair and just work with it as is for a month. Until I gather some more funds to fix it up. I mean - its great to not have to do my hair everyday to every other day but - sometimes I want to have a little one on one with my hair.... and long hair is def something I need to hold off on for a bit - I need my NECK to get a break.
So I have bought 3 new hair products (and one new face product..cause I am having skin troubles..)
Went to Sally's this afternoon and bought the following which I will be trying out later in the week:
I finally got the Tangle Teezer!
It's in pink and I have heard so much GREATNESS from this product all over the natural-hair-blog-and-vlogoshphere about it...so... I got it.
It was only 16.59 with my Beauty Club Card.
I got the Proclaim Argan Oil Shampoo
and I got ....some wide tooth combs.
MORE later!
I will still need to take out my braids soo..
MORE LATER!
So hello everyone and how is it going in the world of YOU? I hope whomever may or may not be reading this is having a pretty good day so far. I feel like I am really talking to no one. I haven't been on here as often as I used to - however I have a laptop again. However, with one shit thing comes a great thing - which is I have a laptop again, but I have lost my Camera charger....so...shit.
That is sort of okay - I guess I will use my Note 2 as a camera for the time being until.... I can find a new charger or get a new camera all together. You know?
So anywaysss...
My HAIR UPDATES!!
Okay so as you may not have known I finally did the HUGE DOOKIE BRAIDS thing and I am out here looking like I should be on the set of Friday or Juice or Poetic Justice or some shit. Which is great cause that is sort of what I was looking for. I used about 9 packs of Kanekalon in my head...the first 2 days were brutal - however I am cool now. My hair has been in braids for maybe....2 months? 3 months? It feels like 2 but my hair grows fast so it is starting to look a little....interesting now ....if you know what I mean.
I have been debating cornrows or something. But seeing as I may not have enough cashola to get my hair braided again...cause most of the money went to the braids to be honest...the hairdresser thought I was crazy - but....nah I just really needed NINE PACKS.
Okay so, yeah... I think I will give my hair a break from the false hair and just work with it as is for a month. Until I gather some more funds to fix it up. I mean - its great to not have to do my hair everyday to every other day but - sometimes I want to have a little one on one with my hair.... and long hair is def something I need to hold off on for a bit - I need my NECK to get a break.
So I have bought 3 new hair products (and one new face product..cause I am having skin troubles..)
Went to Sally's this afternoon and bought the following which I will be trying out later in the week:
I finally got the Tangle Teezer!
It's in pink and I have heard so much GREATNESS from this product all over the natural-hair-blog-and-vlogoshphere about it...so... I got it.
It was only 16.59 with my Beauty Club Card.
I got the Proclaim Argan Oil Shampoo
and I got ....some wide tooth combs.
MORE later!
I will still need to take out my braids soo..
MORE LATER!
My afro is coming back around!!
I mean, I still need a trim case the ends are just absolutely treacherous, thus it is kind of ruining the results of my twist outs and braid outs. However, I have a good feeling about my hair so far. Everyone has really been going natural in my area lately and they all need help...and ... I CAN DO IT!
Its just people up here don't take help when it is offered to them, or they offer help without actually remembering they offered that help. Which kinda bugs me...
When I offer to help you, I actually mean it and expect you to take the offer. However, at the same time I am not going to run after you - I feel like if you want it, come get it. Makes sense to me. So, I am not really getting too overworked by it. I am just going with the flow.
In other news,
My close and only aunt passed away last week Thursday with a sudden massive heart attack at 43. Leaving behind 2 teens who are now living with me, our grandma and our uncle. It is a big shift situation and everyone is taking it in their own way. Its been a bit hectic trying to keep the young ones in check - you know, they aren't used to the way my grandmother lives. In my house we have strict rules and regulations and ...well - they have A LOT to get used to. I don't want to write too much about that - I feel like it is definitely something that should be mentioned in case I make a post about my cousins irritating me - cause sometimes we bump heads due to the different mannerisms we have.
So...yeah..
In other, OTHER news...
I GOT MY CAMERA BACK!! WHOO!
So ... I CAN MAKE VLOGS AGAIN WHOO!!
I am glad about that - I have been really missing the vlogging I used to due, and also lost all my confidence to actually talk about something interesting. So, we shall see how it goes. I have been complimented a few times on my blog and vlog - so I think its alright. I will get on it.
In the meantime, I have a lot of catching up to do at school shit,
you know - I really really REALLY fucked up this year - SO I am hoping I can do a little something to do better for my last month of school. I will try to talk to my admins to see what can happen. I DO have circumstances ON TOP OF circumstances that could help me get out of this so...yeah.
I just have to get around to doing it.
SO!!
That is all, this has been a very unorganized post...sorry.
LOVE, LIFE, AND AFROS!
@ouijevis
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I mean, I still need a trim case the ends are just absolutely treacherous, thus it is kind of ruining the results of my twist outs and braid outs. However, I have a good feeling about my hair so far. Everyone has really been going natural in my area lately and they all need help...and ... I CAN DO IT!
Its just people up here don't take help when it is offered to them, or they offer help without actually remembering they offered that help. Which kinda bugs me...
When I offer to help you, I actually mean it and expect you to take the offer. However, at the same time I am not going to run after you - I feel like if you want it, come get it. Makes sense to me. So, I am not really getting too overworked by it. I am just going with the flow.
In other news,
My close and only aunt passed away last week Thursday with a sudden massive heart attack at 43. Leaving behind 2 teens who are now living with me, our grandma and our uncle. It is a big shift situation and everyone is taking it in their own way. Its been a bit hectic trying to keep the young ones in check - you know, they aren't used to the way my grandmother lives. In my house we have strict rules and regulations and ...well - they have A LOT to get used to. I don't want to write too much about that - I feel like it is definitely something that should be mentioned in case I make a post about my cousins irritating me - cause sometimes we bump heads due to the different mannerisms we have.
So...yeah..
In other, OTHER news...
I GOT MY CAMERA BACK!! WHOO!
So ... I CAN MAKE VLOGS AGAIN WHOO!!
I am glad about that - I have been really missing the vlogging I used to due, and also lost all my confidence to actually talk about something interesting. So, we shall see how it goes. I have been complimented a few times on my blog and vlog - so I think its alright. I will get on it.
In the meantime, I have a lot of catching up to do at school shit,
you know - I really really REALLY fucked up this year - SO I am hoping I can do a little something to do better for my last month of school. I will try to talk to my admins to see what can happen. I DO have circumstances ON TOP OF circumstances that could help me get out of this so...yeah.
I just have to get around to doing it.
SO!!
That is all, this has been a very unorganized post...sorry.
LOVE, LIFE, AND AFROS!
@ouijevis
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