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Get Slick Hair Smoothie
Description: Get Slick Hair Smoothie provides your hair with the benefits of organic coconut oil and organic castor oil. Coconut oil, known for its benefits to skin and hair, is the only oil that penetrates the hair shaft to strengthen. Castor oil, also known for its medicinal properties, protects hair, prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth. Using Get Slick Hair Smoothie will keep your hair looking soft, shiny and strong.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Organic Castor Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Distilled Aloe Water, Hydroxyethyl Celloulose, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Fragrance

Cost: 8oz for $13 @ www.WonderCurl.com

Get Set Hair Jelly
Description: Get Set Hair Jelly smooths, soothes and controls frizz without stiffness. Used with organic aloe vera which for many is a miraculous plant. In hair it is used to promote growth and revitalize hair. This jelly is also loaded with pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol) to strengthen your hair. Get Set Hair Jelly keeps your coils looking fresh and fabulous all day.

Ingredients: Aloe, Polyquaternium 7, Panthenol, Vegan Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Citric Acid, Alcohol denatured, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, TEA (Triethanolamine),

Cost: 8oz for $15 @ www.WonderCurl.com

My Thoughts: I Love Love Love it!! I wish I was sent the full sized products, because it definitely needs to be added to my stash lol! No worries though I'll be purchasing them very soon. On to the review...
I started off applying the Hair Smoothie to clean wet (not dripping wet) hair in small sections starting from the back. The first thing I noticed about it has a creamy consistency and it's not too thick, which makes easier to distribute through the hair. I expected it to be very oily being that castor oil and coconut oil being #2 and #3 on the ingredient list, but it wasn't oily at all. I then detangled, which I do before braiding each braid to prevent a frizzy and tangled braid out, and applied the Hair Jelly. It looks and feels like most gels, but without the sticky residue feeling afterwards. And just like to Hair Smoothie it had a clean fresh scent, nothing to overly fragrant. I was anxious to see how it would turn out once it dried. I've read some reviews in the past that said because of the witch hazel in the jelly it may cause the hair to feel dry. Here's a few pics of my wet braids...
*note: Twists work better than braids on my bang area since I cut them...I don't know why but they do lol!
I sat under my hooded dryer for about 20 minutes and then cover with a satin bonnet and allowed it to fully dry overnight. In the morning I coated my hands with some Coconut Oil and unraveled the braids and twists...

I spotted this post on www.MadameNoire.com and just had to share it with guys. Before going natural and really getting to know my hair I some of these myths to be true as well...boy was I wrong lol! Here's a few excerpts that stood out for me...

1. Washing your hair too often will dry it out.
Washing is actually one of the best ways to moisturize your hair and scalp. Not only does washing your hair restore moisture, it also cleanses a dirty scalp allowing for growth. This myth keeps circulating because hard water and the wrong shampoos and conditioners can strip the hair of much needed oils.

2. African American hair doesn't grow long.
Lies and deceit! African-American hair has the capability to grow and thrive under the right environment. But our hair is sensitive and must be cared for diligently to reach optimal length. In addition to the proper beauty regime make sure you give your hair a helping hand by eating fruits and vegetables and drinking water. It will promote hair growth. It’s nothing you haven’t heard before.

4. Relaxers make African American hair grow.
The chemicals in a relaxer do not promote hair growth. Curly or natural African-American hair has a tendency to shrink or draw up. A relaxer simply breaks down the hair, eliminating the curl and stretching the hair to its full length.

8. Taking prenatal vitamins will make your hair grow.
This is a tricky one. Pregnant women do have luscious hair but many believe this is because of the high estrogen levels during pregnancy. The increased estrogen activates the growth phase for the hair. But all of this stops after the baby is born and the hair eventually returns to its normal growth pattern. Prenatal vitamins have no estrogen in them but do contain folic acid which stimulates hair growth. If you’re looking for a supplement for your hair make sure it’s high in biotin and folic acid.

To read the full list please visit www.MadamNoire.com
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About me....Hiya! My name is Kayla and I have been natural since August 2010. I transitioned for about 8 months using individual braids. I'm starting college next year and I thought that it would be the perfect time for me to go natural. I love being different I kinda always have been and my hair matches my personality now.

Where do you live? How is the natural hair community there?
I live in Jersey City, New Jersey and we are a go through kinda town ( a town where people travel through to get somewhere else) and I see a couple naturals from time to time. Its hard to determine if they are really from Jersey or traveling through. Weaves and perms are way more popular than natural hair for the most part though.

When and why did you decide to go natural?
I made the decision to go natural for many reasons, but one major one is that as stated before I'm starting college next year and I feel that natural would be a lot easier to maintain in college. Natural hair is more versatile and I felt like there are so many restrictions with permed hair. Another reason is that I have always wanted an afro and now I can have one.

Were your friends and family supportive of your decision?
My mom, dad, older brother, and my friends were very supportive with my hair. My grandma and some of my aunts and uncles not so much. They would make jokes and comments and at first it really hurt me. But I realized that I made this decision for me not for them and I love it. At the end of the day my opinion is all that matters.

Describe your current routine.
I deep condition every week with Organic Root Salon's Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner. I use hot oil treatments every other week using either jojoba oil. I only use shampoo every 2 weeks with Curls Organic Clarifying Shampoo.

Do you have any hair goals?
My only goal right now for my hair is to keep it healthy. Length and other goals will come if I keep it healthy. I wear a satin bonnet every night and I make sure to properly hydrate my hair. I NEVER comb or brush my hair when it is dry and I only use and wide tooth shower comb and denman bush.

What is your favorite natural hair style?
My favorite go to style would have to be a twist-out. I have just mastered how to accomplish one and I love it. I take damp hair and detangle it piece by piece and apply Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

Curly girls have more fun because....we are unique, beautiful, and we shine better than all the rest!!

Feel free to follow Kayla's blog www.PurpleKittten27.blogspot.com.

After about 2 days of wearing the sticky braid out that was a result of using Design Essentials, I decided to refresh the look with a little water and then re-twisting. I lightly sprayed each section down with water and began twisting without adding any extra product....

My Final Thoughts:

Same content just on a different platform....

I've been wanting to change over to Blogger from OnSugar for a while now and I finally had the time to do it. Blogger offers a lot more features and gives me a bit more freedom on how I want my content displayed. I'm still adjusting to the new setup, a lot of the comments from the original blog are missing and the pages in the navigation bar are not working how I would like them to....If any of you have any suggestion on those please help me out!

Also last week (I think) on the old blog I asked if you guys would like to see a "Flashback" feature and a large number of you said "heck yeah." So I'll be starting that up this week...how does Friday sound??

Anyhoo...welcome to www.NaturallyObsessed.net and enjoy :)

Note: This product may not be available until Feb. 2011 at a price of $17 for a 16oz jar.
All products or tools reviewed on this blog are always 100% honest and fair to maintain the integrity of Naturally Obsessed. This product was sent to me courtesy of Safi Hair Care. I was not paid for this review. For more info please review the Disclosure Policy by clicking HERE or the link located in the side bar. Thx -kkq.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!
In celebration of the New Year I decided to revamp my hair routine (a little) and share with you some of my 2011 Hair Resolutions.
Monthly: Rhassoul Clay and/or Cassia Obovata treatment, whichever one I choose to do will depend on the condition of my hair at  the time. Rhassoul Clay for when my hair lacking in moisture and Cassia Obovata when my hair requires more strength. Also during this time I will take time out to tend to my ends with search and destroy missions to banish those funky single strand knots.
Bi-Weekly: Shampoo and deep condition with the assistance of my Huetiful Hair Steamer.
Weekly: Co-washing and scalp massages
When Necessary: I'll do month long protective styles to give my hair a break and to retain length. Every 3 or 4 months ( I haven't decided yet) I plan to trim my ends. I'm currently looking for a stylists in my area to do that for me...I plan to work on my trust issues with stylists in 2011 to make that possible lol!
Some of my resolutions that will be important in maintaining a healthy head of hair will be drinking more water, exercising regularly and getting plenty of rest. Finding a good multi vitamin and actually taking them...everyday! My diet could be improved as well, but I won't sit here and lie like I'll be making any big changes in that department just yet :)

What changes will you be making in 2011? What hair goals are you trying to achieve?
♥ KKQ