- 2:28 PM
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*Watch In HD*
***Using heat (diffuser/blow dryer) is just a option. I prefer my curls stretched and I find that it gives more body and decreases tangling...for me.***
***Using heat (diffuser/blow dryer) is just a option. I prefer my curls stretched and I find that it gives more body and decreases tangling...for me.***
Products Used:
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner as a leave in
Clear Eco Styler Gel
Coconut Oil
- 2:19 PM
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FINALLLLLLLLY!!!!! So sorry for the HUGE delay in uploading this video. At the time this tutorial was made, my computer was acting a fool and I had to have it serviced. I actually thought the files got deleted in the process, but after some digging I found them.
FINALLLLLLLLY!!!!! So sorry for the HUGE delay in uploading this video. At the time this tutorial was made, my computer was acting a fool and I had to have it serviced. I actually thought the files got deleted in the process, but after some digging I found them.
I pinky promise to never make you guys wait months for a sequel lol!!
Enjoy :)
If you have not seen Part 1 it can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-HmrLvok-I
Products Shown: (I was NOT paid to mention these products)
Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
- 1:42 PM
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- 3:03 PM
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Hey guys....long time no vids huh?!! LOL! I've missed you guys!!!!!!!
This is a really quick video expressing my new found love of As I Am!!
Enjoy!
•Coconut Co Wash (Cleansing Conditioner)
Key Ingredients: Tangerine/ Coconut Oil/ Castor Oil/ Saw Palmetto and Phytosterols
Cost: $7.99 for a 16oz jar @ Sally's Beauty Supply
•Leave In Conditioner
Key Ingredients: Coconut/ Amla/ Sugar Beet/ Green Tea/ Lemon/ Apple/ Sugar Cane/
Phytosterols and Saw Palmetto
Cost: $10.49 for an 8oz bottle @ Sally's Beauty Supply
•Twist Defining Cream
Key Ingredients: Sunflower Oil/ Castor Oil/ Amla/ Sugar Beet Root and Phytosterols
Cost: $21.99 for a 16oz jar @ Sally's Beauty Supply
•Smoothing Gel
Key Ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel/ Sugar Beet Root/ Vegetable Glycerin and Wheat Protein
Cost: $7.99 for an 8oz jar @ Sally's Beauty Supply
Pictures after the jump!
- 2:45 PM
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- 6:18 PM
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The title is pretty self explanatory. This is just a simple demo of how I do my weekly deep conditioning. Giovanni's Nutrafix is used in this video for review purposes only, it is not my staple DC. On a normal day I would use Bee Mines Deep Conditioner or Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Conditioner. With a little coconut oil those conditioners are magical lol!
Enjoy :)
*In another video, yet to be edited, I'll be showing how I set my braids for braid outs!
- 5:04 PM
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Product Description: Giovanni Nutrafix Hair Reconstructor Conditioner with Eco Chic Technology. the damage is done...or is it? If you over-process your hair, you need deep repair. this penetrating hair reconstructor goes right to the heart of the problem, addressing the damage caused by chemicals and excessive heat styling, both of which can leave hair porous, raspy, weak. dull. Nutrafix fixes these problems by infusing protein. Put this fix in your styling mix so the damage will really be done.
Cost: $4.77 for 6.8 oz bottle @ www.LuckyVitamin.com
My Thoughts: Did I really need this product? No! Did I scratch the product junkie itch?? Yes, until I saw blood lol! I've been doing pretty good with not buy unnessary products, but one day while re-upping on Aubrey Organics conditioners I got the urge. I bought a bunch of stuff and this was one of them. Like most Giovanni products, the ingredient's list on this deep treatment is awesome! The scent is nothing special and the consistency is creamy and light (compared to most of the DTs I've tried) which made it very easy to distribute. After applying it to my wet hair I covered with a plastic bag and scarf. The next morning while rinsing I realized how similar this DT was to Giovanni's Smooth As Silk Conditioner, which is a fave of mine. With that being said I didn't really notice the "protein fixing" that the packaging claimed. It felt like I had just co-washed with the SAS condish...big whoop!
Interested in seeing Nutrafix in action? Well stay tuned for a new video demontrating how I do my weekly deep conditioning, this product is used in the demo. I still need to do a few more edits, but it should be posted tommorow!!
Cost: $4.77 for 6.8 oz bottle @ www.LuckyVitamin.com
Ingredients: Aqua (purified Water), *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Glycine Soja (Soubean) Seed Extract, *Betula alba (Birch) Extract, *Malva sylvestis (Mollow) Extract, *Achillea Millefolium Extract, *Chamomila Recutita (Matricano) Flower Extract, *Equisetum Arvense Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract *Rosmarinus Officinals (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance.
Verdict: Will I repurchase this product no, but I will keep it in the stash for when I run out of Smooth As Silk...I won't be wasting.
Interested in seeing Nutrafix in action? Well stay tuned for a new video demontrating how I do my weekly deep conditioning, this product is used in the demo. I still need to do a few more edits, but it should be posted tommorow!!
- 7:20 PM
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My inbox has been filled with messages like that for the past couple of months. I admit, I did leave you guys kind of stranded with no real reason why and for that I apologize :( It was never my intention to take a break it just happened...I stopped typing, stopped caring for "hair talk" and videos. At one point I just stopped opening my laptop all together. No lie, it's true. I needed a break. A break to discover new things and refresh myself to give you guys better content. Content that I want to see. I strive to do just that :)
What's my hair been up to? Straight hair, braid outs and mini twists..the usual lol! I'm still obsessed with Kera Care's Leave In and Butter Cream. I haven't really tried any new products, but I just placed a very random order with www.LuckyVitamin.com and I can't wait to review and share. I've also been having this nagging itch to get my hair cut...GASP! Now before y'all start hyperventilating I talking about getting my hair shaped, or whatever it's called. My hair has grown so much that it's lost it's shape, it just hangs there. I feel like I need more volume at the top or something. We'll see..
About those Viviscal vitamins...I kept forgetting to take them so I just stopped. After finishing one pack I didn't notice a boost in growth, but I did notice a decrease in shedding. I have 2 more packs left and I plan on starting back up soon, updates and such will of course be posted here.
After the jump you'll find a few pics I posted on Instagram...
- 5:55 PM
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Just a random video showing how my kinks revert back and showing how some don't...yikes!!! Enjoy :)
- 3:11 PM
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I know this video is very long and drawn out, so if you would like to skip through please follow the timeline below. Thanks Shana :)
Pure Silk Protein Treatment by Curly Hair Solutions (0:29)
AG Hair Care Cosmetics
Sulfate Free "Smooth" Argan Shampoo (2:42)
Argan "Sleek" Conditioner (3:54)
"Set It Straight" Straightening Lotion (5:20)
Organic Extra Virgin Argan Miracle Smoothing Oil (10:23)
Ampro Olive Oil Styling Gel (11:13)
WEN Pomegranate & Rosemary Treatment Oil (13:00)
This review is courtesy of NaturallyCurly.com. I was NOT paid for this review and my opinions are 100% honest.
- 3:02 PM
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All tied up! On a random and somewhat wasteful trip to Marshall's I came across this cute scarf under a pile of clearance junk. It has an "ethnic" with splashes of coral, teal, yellow and outlines of black. I love it! It's not too thick, the length and softness is perfect for head wrapping.
My hair underneath is a week old stretched braid-out, gathered up into a loose bun. The bangs are simply twisted loosely to the side and the ends were secured with bobby pins.
This is a super easy look to disguise a bad hair day or to add a bit of funk to your everyday...same ol same ol...hair routine.
I'm sure some are going to ask if I recorded a tutorial and the answer is yes! BUT the video came out terrible. The whole top part of my head was out of view and I was just yapping away without even noticing lol! I will rerecord, just not until next week, but in the meantime check out one of my fave vloggers, Taren916's scarf tying tutorial >> HERE!!
- 8:07 PM
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...just a heads up, it's a lonnng winded one lol ;)
If you have not seen Entry #1 please check it out >> HERE.
and I know this is super late but....Happy New Years!!!
and I know this is super late but....Happy New Years!!!
I can't thank you guys enough for how you've supported this blog in 2011. You guys are amazing!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You :)) -Shana
- 7:34 PM
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The video is pretty self explanatory and I included some flat ironing tips as well. As it states in the video I recorded this tutorial on 11/24 and maintained the look up until 12/14 by simply sticking to a very simple night routine of pin curling. I recorded clips of that process as well and I hope to get it edited and uploaded asap.
Check out the video after the jump! Enjoy :)
Check out the video after the jump! Enjoy :)
- 2:18 PM
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What do you when the cramps finally let up and your home alone...bored!? Well, you go on YouTube and check up on your subscriptions...duh! Chescalocs is one of my absolute favorite youtubers. She's super creative, funny and her locs are gorgeous! I also love that most, if not all, of her hair tutorials can be adapted to loose natural hair or even long relaxed hair. Her lastest series of videos features her friend Busayo, who demonstrates the various ways one can wrap a turban. Some are simple and others are a bit more daring, but all looks are cute and very easy to recreate. Below is my fave look from the series...
Check out my style interpretation and silly faces after the jump :)
- 6:52 PM
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If you follow me on Twitter, then you already know I straightened my hair last Wednesday. I tweeted a pic, but didn't really have much time to really get into to it. However, I did record the whole flat ironing process and HOPEfully..notice the emphasis on hope...I'll have it posted this week.
Until then continue reading to see how my hair has been holding up...
- 8:04 PM
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This video was recorded on 11/11 right after I took my twists out. I used clear Eco Styler Gel, Kera Care's Leave In Conditioner and Kera Care's Butter Cream Everyday Moisturizer. Awesome combination!!! The video shows the entire process and I made sure to include lots of tips :)
Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Pictures after the jump...
- 1:37 AM
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Hooray Hooray!! The twists are out!!! I began the dreaded take down process late Tuesday night and finally finished up around 10pm. last night. That may seem like a long time to you, but it certainly didn't feel that way to me. Based on appearance I could have kept them in longer, but even a "protective" can be damaging when worn for too long. As you know, I don't wash my twists...at all. Spritzing it here and there with water, but that can't replace a good thorough wash. My scalp was desperate to be cleaned after almost 6 weeks of wearing twists.
Last night after snapping the pics below I washed my hair in 4 sections with Elucence MB Shampoo and saturated it with Bee Mine Deep Conditioner. I actually still have the deep conditioner in under a plastic cap as I type lol! Once I rinse it out I'll probably set it in braids for a braidout...I don't think I really have the patience to do any other style.
Also I know I kinda hinted that I'd do a take down video, but I didn't...sorry :( I was on a roll getting those twists out and recording a video would have only slowed me down. However, I recorded a tutorial back in January 2010 and I haven't changed my method at all. You can view that video >HERE<.
...feels so good to have my hair loose again!!
- 12:21 PM
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Nothing special... My twists have finally reached the 5 week mark and are holding up really well, but I'm so ready to snatch them out and wash my hair! I planned to do the take down over the weekend, but plans were made and I have no time. Then I decided I'll take them out next week, but I have a few interviews lined up and I can't be showing up all hair half done and such lol! So it looks I'll be hanging on to these bad boys for another week :(
My scalp doesn't look too bad, but there is a persistent halo of frizz on the top of my head and around my edges. I've been trying to lay it down with a little water and Nourish & Shine, then covering with a scarf, but that only works for a few hours. So I'll definitely have to re-twist those areas. Another issue I face when wearing my twists for too long, is that I find a lot of random loose single strands. Loose strands among twists can cause a lot of unnecessary breakage....they must get re-twisted asap. Other than those issues they're doing fine.
I'll keep you guys posted on exactly when I take them down with lots of pics of course and maybe even a video....maybe lol! Check the pics I took this morning after the jump.
Happy Friday Everyone :)
- 11:03 PM
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I finally got around to snipping those pesky dry ends that I mentioned in my "Tension Blow Drying" video. This trim was wayyyy over due, but better late than never, right? So...early last Saturday (10/22) I gave a myself a trim by snipping off an 1/2 an inch all over. How did I do it you ask? Well, continue reading for a short video of me explaining the steps I took. I must warn you though, I was tired and not looking to cute AT ALL, so like a good neighbor please look past the bags under my eyes :) Enjoy!
- 5:25 PM
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