Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe and enjoy!!

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Natural Hair Care: ABC's of Curly Hair

Very cute and very true! Sorry I have not blogged in so long but I'm going to get back to regular.

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Natural Hair Care: ABC's of Curly Hair: via NaturallyCurly

First Flat Iron Adventure & Length Check!

Photo Taken 03.28.2011

Okay..soooo...two trims in one week and one warm flat iron later the above results.  In truth I am not liking my locks straight. I guess I've gotten used to my curls and waves and it seems really out of place and bothersome to me.  I don't think I will be straightening again anytime soon.  Two days later I went back to my normal.  :-)

Ricky NYC's - No Frizz Wave Comb

Olive Oil Infused Comb Designed to Combat Frizz!

I ordered one of these today and am anxious to see if it does what it says.  
This "miracle comb" is said to use a special process of baking olive oil within the plastic as well as NANO. The outcome is a comb that allows for faster drying, and its micro-sized particles fill in the damaged hair to create a seamless surface inhibiting bacterial growth. It eliminates frizz, and is anti-static. It adds a natural soft shine without an oily feeling. This comb also recognizes where excess natural oil deposits are and redistributes them to a proper balance. it also works great for dry cuts by controlling fly away hair.


Available at Ricky's NYC.

File Under WTF?! - Fashion Phuckery - Horse Hoof Boots

Now, when I see something like this, my first thought is not horse but how long are you on your day-pass from Hell? LOL! The foolishness of it all.

Happy New Year!!

Make It AGood One!!

Happy Holidays!

Hope you all got everything you wanted! Enjoy!! <3

Product Review: Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner

I got a sample of this as part of a Phyto Sephora VIP gift box featuring this product,  and I must say I am very happy with it's moisturizing properties and i have been spritzing on my length with concentration on the ends when I braid out at night.  I have been sealing with a mixture of Cameilla oil and Castor oil and so far so good. I've gotten up to four good days of braid outs with this method which is great! You can read more reviews on this product here.

What it is:
A weightless leave-in conditioner that instantly detangles, boosts radiance, and protects color.

What it does:
With mist of this spray-on conditioner, color-treated hair's moisture levels and brilliance are restored. Sunflower extract prevents color from fading by protecting hair against oxidation. Lotus flower hydrates and softens while red algae protects hair from environmental stresses.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This formula works as a daily treatment and suits all hair types and textures.

Can Take It No More!! Getting A Bonnet Dryer

I'm sitting here waiting for my wet hair to dry enough so I can venture outside with my fedora on to do some shopping and have Thai for dinner. As my hair is getting longer and fuller it takes longer and longer to dry. The winds are howling outside and what I should have done is bunned it and went on about my business.

So while I'm sitting here, I finally broke down and got myself a bonnet hair dryer. This one is a good price ($119.00) and it has an adjustable stand which means I don't have to try to find a tabletop that is the right height and drag a chair to it. I can move it where I please! I also got my hair steamer from the same company last year and was very happy with the delivery time, free shipping and quality of the steamer. I'm working on balancing my porisity levels, moisture and strengthing routines as I saw some breakage last year around this time for not paying attention to it.

I'm also adding Roux Porosity Control Conditioner into the mix as I hear this is great for keeping hair at the proper Ph level of around 4.5. to add strength.

Hair Updates and New Products - 11.20.10

I did my monthly henna treatment today and I think I just might have nailed down a routine (finally) on how to do it with consistent results. I'm mixing about 6 tablespoons of henna with a strong tea of various things such as horsetail herbs, green tea, marshmallow root and let color develop over night. I added around a tablespoon and a half of rosemary infused avacado oil right before applying.

To minimize the dryness that can result from henna use, I'm only painting the roots and scalp with a color brush the full strength mixture, then I mix the remaining 2 tablespoons into a thick deep conditioner to be applied to the rest of the hair.  I plastic cap and sit under my heat cap for 2 hours or so and then 2 without heat, rinse in tub, co-wash in shower with Aussie Moist and I'm done!

I tried out some new products this time around - Aveda's Be Curly and Kinky Curly's Knot today. I put in Kinky Curly first and then Be Curly over it. Not sure I like both together so I will have to try them alone. I will say that Be Curly does what it says. I did notice more curl definition and curl in general as my hair dried.