Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Using a Serum to Detangle - Chi Silk Infusion

So I decided to take down some of my plaits last night for another strand test. One thing I do not miss about braids is the matting at the base of the braid. For me this happens if I don’t wash my hair often AND if I keep the braids in for too long. A couple of days ago I discovered that if I baggy my hair before detangling it works really good because the moisture that comes from baggying gives me that “slip.” But it was late last night and I had to wake up early for work so I didn’t have time to baggy. So I decided to use my chi silk infusion to detangle. The Chi silk infusion is a thick serum that really gives great slip. It was like once I poured it on the base of my braid the serum worked to help loosen the matted area. So detangling was a lot easier and I lost less hair. It was also easier for the comb to glide through my hair. I also noticed that my hair strands seem a lot stronger using the serum to detangle instead of baggying. So in conclusion and my opinion the Chi gives that “full coverage” slip when detangling.


Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Tea for Hair! Stop Shedding Fast

I haven't did a tea rinse with my hair in a while. So today I decided to prepare some black tea while at work *wink* I will let it sit all day and pour the mixture on my hair after I finish shampooing. Here are some benefits of using black tea on hair:


-Black tea contains more caffeine than a cup of coffee. The caffeine blocks DHT, the hormone that is responsible for hair loss.

-Reduces shedding.

- Adds shine and softens hair.

-Darkens hair or brings out natural highlights.

The tannins in caffeinated tea help thicken the hair shaft and make hair appear fuller. Also Black tea is a natural astringent, which means that it penetrates the pores of the scalp and dissolve excess sebum (oil produced by the glands).



Sunday, June 24, 2012

More IMPress on Manicure Nails

So I got the ones I ordered in the mail and I am sooooooo loving these nails. They are supposed to last for 7 days but the other ones I had didnt last that long... but for some reason these longers ones are holding on strong! I ordered me some nail glue so when the press on sticky tape wears off I can keep wearing them.


Thursday, June 21, 2012

More Throw Back Full Lace Wig Pictures!

I was soo loving the curly units back in Iraq. The units below are water wave units. I used the Garnier Fruits sculpting gel and spritz to get waves to be more defined.  It's kind of sticky but it does the job.




Tuesday, June 19, 2012

ThrowBack: Full Lace Wigs and My Lessons Learned

I just wanted to post this throwback full lace wig that I wore back in Iraq. Man I loved this one. I called myself bleaching the knots and it came out good. I forgot what kind of bleach I used. I really need to start documenting this stuff more often :( Anyway I just posted this picture to let you know that lace wigs can look very natural if you just take the time to research and learn. Most people that you see out in the streets with BAD lace wigs have no clue about them or the bad rep they get. They do not even bother to think that a 150% density hairline is so UNREAL! The picture below is when I was in my learning stages. The problem areas I see below is the front. Some of the hairs are mixed in the glue. You are not supposed to glue the hair in the glue. At first I thought this would make it look more natural but later I found out that it draws more attention to your hairline. 2nd Error: When you wear a lace wig, its nice to have a "part"  instead of having the hair pulled straight back. In the picture below my hair is pulled straight back.  Up close it may look good but from a distance it looks like a helmet to me. This can especially be seen in pictures. LOL!  

Monday, June 18, 2012

How To: Tangles in Relaxed Hair When Stretching





I was over on longhaircareforum.com and I saw this topic. It is a topic that so many relaxed chicks struggle with. I believe that is one of the main reasons why we run away from the idea of “going natural!” When relaxed hair tangles it’s a pain….and it’s an even bigger pain when it tangles with new growth. How can you combat this? For me stretching works best if I keep my hair in small braids under my lace wigs. Another method that helps is I baggy like two days before I need to detangle so when its time to detangle the hair is nice and moisturized and the tangles are easier to come out...thus less hair loss. The trick to stretching is know when to STOP! Remember relaxed hair is fragile and will break and tangle easily. You have to treat it like ya last pair of stockings on a Sunday morning before CHURRRCH. :)


Tuesday, June 12, 2012

ImPress "Press on Manicure!

My papa bear ordered me some items from Dr.Jays and along with it came some free press on nails. At first I was like Ewww...then I started looking at the pretty pink and was like WTH.....so I tried em. I thought they were going to fall off as soon as I got all of them on. I was wrong. I am in love with them and they have a GREAT hold! So I went on eBay and ordered $101 worth :( I know that's sad....but its sooo much easier to pop them on and go about my business. I don't have any trouble with chipping or stained nails from old polish. Here are some pictures:


Thursday, June 7, 2012

Review: Renpure Organics Argan Oil Deep Penetrating Reconstructor


Lets look at the ingredients in it:

Ingredients
Purified Water, Cetearyl Alcohol (Palm Oil*), Amodimethicone, Glycerin (Vegetable Oil*), Behentrimonium Chloride (Rapeseed Oil*), Cetyl Esters (Palm Oil*), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil (Organic), Proline, Panthenol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract (Red Seaweed*) (Organic), Sargassum Filipendula Extract (Brown Seaweed*) (Organic), PEG-50 Shea Butter (Shea Butter*), Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride (Palm Oil*), Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance. (* Derived Source)

Now let’s look at the first three ingredients in this product…

We know what purified water is, so let’s move on to the next two. Why only the next two….because they make us most of the product. It’s important to pay attention to your ingredients.

1. Cetearyl Alcohol - Cetyl alcohol is used in many hair care products including conditioners. Cetyl alcohol is an ingredient found in hair care products such as conditioners, dyes and detanglers. An emulsifying wax (prevents separation of certain ingredients like oil and water) made by combining fatty alcohols that occur naturally in vegetable sources, it is not actually an alcohol like rubbing alcohol, which would dry your skin, but a fat typically used as a lubricant. Cetyl alcohol is used in many cosmetics and it can benefit your hair in several ways.

2. Smooths and Softens - Cetyl alcohol works to help repair dryness from heat styling tools. Cetyl alcohol is a water-based lubricant which helps to eliminate the dryness that can occur in hair that has been styled with a lot of chemicals or with heat producing tools like straighteners and hair dryers. Cetyl alcohol aids conditioning products in sealing the hair shaft, which prevents hair from appearing brittle or frizzy and adds shine, making your hair look and feel softer. It also helps with combing hair by smoothing tangles.

3. Moisturizes -Hair products with cetyl alcohol will help prevent dry scalp. Cetyl alcohol will act as a barrier to prevent water from escaping as it is a fat and it does not mix well with water. When cetyl alcohol is used in conditioning products, it helps them prevent water loss in your hair. This prevents drying and damage to the hair shaft. And because conditioners are applied to the scalp, those with cetyl alcohol can help moisturize skin as well. The lotion-like properties of cetyl alcohol act as a lubricant for both your skin and hair without making either of them feel greasy. This keeps your hair and scalp moisturized and prevents dryness and irritation of the skin, which can lead to an itchy scalp or dandruff.

4. Adds Texture - Cetyl alcohol adds a creamy texture that makes conditioner easy to apply. Products used to condition your hair work better when you are able to apply them evenly as they need to cover all of your hair. Cetyl alcohol adds a rich, creamy texture to hair care products, like conditioner, and thickens them, making them easier to apply to any hair type or length. These emulsifying and thickening properties also enable the products to evenly coat each strand of hair to give you the best results.

5. Aids in Manageability - Conditioners using cetyl alcohol help make curly hair more manageable. Some alcohols may cause curly hair to appear dried and frizzy, but because cetyl alcohol helps to moisturize and lubricate your hair, it will make curly hair softer, easier to comb and more manageable. It also acts as a thickener so it can be used in products that add manageability to thinner hair types as well.

Next lets talk about amodimethicone:
Amodimethicone - popular silicones like Amodimethicone and Dimethicone do coat the hair. Here's the catch, there is an "electrostatic attraction" to damaged areas of hair and will coat that area of hair also providing selective conditioning agents to last through a few washes.


Product Description
This unique blend of organic argan oil contains vitamins and minerals that penetrate deeper into the hair and instantly begins to repair dry, damaged areas and mend split ends as the natural micro-barrier protects from styling heat and UV rays. The result is illuminating shine with a silky-soft feel for healthy, beautiful hair. Damaged hair occurs when moisture is lost, causing the cuticle layer to become dry and brittle, allowing cracks and breakage. Argan oil is a natural lubricant and contains vitamins and minerals that penetrate deep into the hair shaft, making it ideal for repairing damaged hair quickly.

How did this product work for my hair?
I love it. I applied it in the shower and it really helped with the detangling process. It also smells REALLY good!