Set It and Forget It.... THE Setting Spray Comparison.

Jilbere Ceramic tools Porcelain Series Turbo Dryer

The dryer battle is a long but true one. I decided I needed a new dryer when I so smartly gorilla glued the comb onto the dryer so that it wouldn't pop off into the tub. Why did I do it? I paid a decent penny for the comb; it is the one that is break resistant. I believe I paid about $20-30 for it and I have had it for over five years, way more than any I have had before. This comb has no breaks in it at all, and is holding up strong as ever. I will provide the link for that amazing comb below.

http://www.hdryers.com/solano-blow-dry-nozzle.htm

The first dryer up is the Jilbere Ceramic Tools Porcelain Series Turbo Dryer for sold at Sally Beauty Supply for $47.99.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/porcelain-hair-dryer/SBS-345600,default,pd.html#q=jilbere+dryer&start=1

I have cut and copied Sally's claim of this dryer and will review if it lives up to it's claims:

Ergonomic easy grip handle and lightweight design

2000W powerful, quiet long life AC motor

6 speed/heat setting combinations

Removable filter for easy cleaning

8mm concentrator nozzle

Cool shot button

Ergonomic and easy grip handle and lightweight design

I didn't really notice anything special about the grip, but when my hands are a little oily I get very little slip. Lightweight? No, it is a normal weight dryer to me. It isn't super heavy but it is not a light dryer where I can hold it for too long.

The 6 speed feature is definitely great for adjusting to temperatures for different hair textures. I find that the highest can burn the dickens out of my hair and it actually has. The 2000W is very powerful and gives your hair a straighter finish than many other dryers I have used. The noise level is what it is. I am saying that it isn't a biggie to me. I don't find it to be super quiet, but for the short period I am using it. It is tolerable.

Removable filter for easy cleaning. YES! I have moved this several times to keep my dryer clean. It does collect dust after a while and should be cleaned. Yet, it is easy to clean and to put back on.

8mm concentrator nozzle. I don't use it. I have glued the Solano Hair comb onto it.

The cool shot button is great and I find that It makes it easy to give my hair a good cool over an not have to adjust buttons. It is in a great space and I find it convenient.

All over this dry is so worth it. I actually have two of them that I purchased at the same time. I bought one to give to my sister and never got around to it, (she lives in another state). She eventually purchased her own, so my dryer wasn't needed and it was way beyond the return date. The way dryers go out in my house, I figured I would need a new dryer soon. Well, NOPE, I haven't. The longevity of life of this dryer is not only amazing for the price, but the fact that there isn't a decline in the quality of this unity after all this time is unfathomable.

$47.99 is a steal for a dryer. You can also use a coupon and get this for an outstanding discount. :) Check it out.

I purchased another dryer because I needed to attach my diffuser. After trying to pry the Gorilla Glued Comb from the dryer with no prevail, I decided to purchase another dryer. The CHI ROCKET! (I will review that one next)

Back to Blogging...

Happy New Years,

In February 2016. My goal for 2016 is to have more reviews for you and more school journals going on.  I have a lot of reviews for you as I am a shopaholic. Currently I am taking six classes and have finally decided on what I am going to go for, for my next degree. Psychology, in case you were wondering. I am curious as too anyone else going to school right now and what are some of the trials and tribulations that you are going through at this moment. School really keeps me busy, as if having four boys wouldn't do that for me. I have teenagers and a preteen. Once a week I plan to have a blog for you guys. The Sunday Paper :) on Hair She Comes.

QVC Reviews and more product reviews..

QVC Junky #7 - Falling in Love Olive Oil Scrub by Philosophy

When I bought this home it was at the right place and during the right time. I had just came home from being outside in the rain and humidity ,after the down pour, was severe. I hopped into the shower and when I applied this to my scrub, the slug that came off was actually embarrassing. It was skunky and filthy as if I hadn't showered that day at all. My skin felt exfoliated and smelled heavenly. Once I put the lotion on, the smell was locked in and the moisture was light. I felt soft and girly all over. The price for this is kind of steep. I ordered this 3 more times and then stopped because I couldn't make sense of spending $80 on a duo of lotion and scrub. I just couldn't. While I would love to continue to use this product, if Philosophy would come down to $50 for this, I could rationalize that spending. I already purchase their Purity which is a must have since I wear makeup. Well I am just starting to wear make up, but you get it. Anywho, if you have the money this is an awesome buy. The smell is amazing and it keeps your skin oh so soft. You don't have to wear perfume afterwards. You just lotion and go. I didn't notice any dry patches on my normally dry skin. I felt it was a good buy maybe once a year, but for my frugal brain for body products, this isn't feasible.

3 weeks before school is back in session

And... I want to come and give a brief update. I am on the Deans List for the semester that just past. I am trying to finish up my classes for My English Writing degree. I was a little nervous that Forbes listed the English Degree as one of the worst degrees ever. It is ok.. because I am taking English Writing, LOL not just basic English. No, it actually isn't a waste. I love writing and I have to do what I feel is right for me, not right for Forbes. I am truly happy class is starting back up in 3 weeks. The children will be back in school, and that means less yelling for me. Just have a house of teenagers and one 9 year old and tell me how you keep the peace. They will embark on new adventures of their lives and I will embark on my own. Continuing to work toward my goal in hopes of success. I have a lot to review and while I don't and won't have much time to review these items. When December Hits, I am going to pump out review after review. Well, with the 5 weeks I have to work with. Next year is going to be a very hard time for me. I am going straight through with no vacations. I just can't do it... I have so much work to do and no enough time. I have to study for my GRE all while studying for my regular classes. This means 2 days on campus, 2 days on my old campus and 2 days at the library and one rest day. I will manage. It will just take a few days, like always, to get things adjusted and into perspective. Well that is all for now. I will update in 3 months :)

College Girl Gone Missing 2015

Happy New Years 2015

Ok, New Years is long gone, but I am still here. I am now a Junior in College, and have changed my major for my junior year. I graduated with my Paralegal Degree, from Middlesex County College. I have been really working my but off trying to graduate before my son who turns 16 this year meets me there. :)

My hair, well you should know, has been falling out. I have hyperthyroid and Graves Diseases and my hair is falling out profusely. I have been on medications of all sorts and the doctors are talking about removing, radioactive or controlling my thyroid. I truly am stumped at the moment as what I am going to do.

With all that is going on, I am trying to not only keep my house under wraps, but focus on school. Lets face it folks, school isn't cheap. So far I am taking 2 Psychology Classes, 2 English Writing Classes and 1 History class. I am already thinking about next semester One yoga class, One elective, and two English writing classes. If you have not guessed it already, I have changed my major to English - Writing. You might as well say Writing. NO, I am far from the perfect grammar queen, but I inspire to be better.

What about that IPL machine I was using from my last post? Well, I can honestly say today that it is still effective. Not only is the hair still gone, after I have taken Biotin to help me, I have very few hairs that rebirthed themselves :) I do get those waxes and Mrs. Kitty. Sorry if that was TMI, I do love sharing.

I would love to say I will be back next week. Maybe with all the writing I will be doing, doctors appointments I will be attending, and things going on in  college and at home, this could be my public journal of some sort. Hmmmmmm, I think I have to leave out the juicy gossip ;)

Well let me go, my almost 16 year old son requires the attention of his mom :)

Until Next time :)

QVC JUNKY # 1 - Me SMOOTH By Elos

Hello, Hello

   Long time no Blog. I know I have been a bad girl, but...I have a lot of reviews I am going to be getting into, because while I am studying my subconscious listens to QVC that is on my tv and my fingers start to dial 1800-buy-to-much-.com... I am thankful my husband hasn't revoked the cable as of yet, but as with any addiction you know we shopaholics will find a way ;) LOL

   Well today I am reviewing the Me Smooth by Elos and let met tell you; I bought this with the notion I would have been sending it back but guess what, I wanted to try it. So I paid $299, five minutes before the next todays special value was to start and something told me to just try the unit, what did I have to lose. So I dialed automated and prayed I didn't get a dropped call or hit the end call button by accident.

Reason I bought this:
   I started swim classes in January of 2013 and well even though I have been shaving for 20 years, I seemed to have grown allergic to shaving. Yes, I am making up the allergic part but the break outs were scary. I would shave every 3 days so that I wasn't wolfing and my pubic hairs wasn't going to grab anyone's leg in my class while making a fool of myself. The break point was when I went to shave and a hair bump was raised high, I pulled the shaver over it and it cut the top of the bump off and a hair protruded... are you grossed out yet.. Well it hurt burned like hell. I also shaved my whole lady friend and used Nair.. but the chemical and my skin don't get along and the hair bumps were so vicious I had so many hair bumps and grew frustrated with trying to get the hair out. So... I couldn't continue that.

   While waiting for my Me Smooth to come in...GUESS WHAT I DID... I Epilated my armpits and they were bleeding so I decided to get a wax and it went smoothly. I was in pain with the Vajajay area but as I say to people "The first time is the worst time, after that it is smooth shaving..I mean sailing" LOL . When my Unit came in, I immediately called the company and asked was it okay if I used it several times a week and extended the treatment; they told me it was ok and that it couldn't hurt me. I then proceeded to use the unit doubling the treatment time, tripling the days of use. My bikini area was clean in four weeks and no growth months later even after stopping maintenance treatments, (I don't advise you stop, twice a month isn't going to kill you) My underarms took all of the seven weeks and probably a little more.

   Ladies, you truly start to see hairy pits and five o'clock shadows when your hair free. I kept noticing and trust I wasn't looking for it, hairy pits on women of all shades and sizes. Those five o'clock shadows is no joke either.. I kept noticing that on myself only when I started shaving multi times weekly. Normally I only had to shave once and shadows wasn't an issue.

My only issue with this unit ladies and it goes with laser as well is before I used this, I never had to wear deodorant. I literally only perspired when I was about to get my monthly visit. ALL OF A SUDDEN... POW... I was wearing protection all the time thinking my period was coming but no... the Me Smooth unit happened to affect my glands and it is a known issue with laser and IPL.. with enough research... But would I take a do over if I could? NOPE.. I would use it again in a heart beat. I absolutely love being hair free. You can use this unit from cheek to toe.

Price: $299 TSV ($328 plus shipping)

What you get:

   What you get if you order from QVC, is the ME Smooth Unit, the power cord, a case to hold it in, a cap to put over it when you don't have a cartridge in, 2 cartridges with 6000 pulses and the instructions and box.


Overall:
This unit is amazing, but you will have to tweek it for your own personal use. Will it work in 7 weeks? I doubt it would have for me but it works none the less. Try it how I tried it, but consult with the company first as things may have changed. This works for all shades of skin from pale to dark. Don't be afraid.

:) most of all QVC offers a 90 day return on this unit.

Good Luck


http://www.qvc.com/me-Smooth-Elos-At-Home-Hair-Removal-System-Search-Results.product.A234533.html?sc=A234533-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-A234533&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/33/a234533.001?$uslarge$

Papers on the brain... Hair is basically the same-- April 8th , 2013

I am so tempted to do a few videos if possible and link them here for you guys. Honestly nothing but paper writing, sleepiness, and case briefing has been going on. I am taking a swim class for this semester and am really trying to keep as little damage from happening to my hair as possible.
My semester is coming to an end in 4 weeks (and the next semester starts 11 days afterwards :/ ) go figure, LOL.

I have some updated pics to post at a later day :D maybe after my semester is over.
I have a lot of new products to review. I am going to a hair EXPO in a few weeks April 20th, 2013, in  BROOKLYN, so ladies and gents please make sure you try to make it. I am pretty sure it is going to be nothing less than fabulous. May 4th is the hair show in Philadelphia, and I am super excited about that.

I have been getting out and enjoying the pleasures of life and the good weather :)

I am still using Wen & 613. My hair is still loving it and I wish I could pin point just one, but I can't :)

I am currently enjoying Wen Pomegrante, which is slowly becoming my favorite of the Wen line as far as the feeling it leaves my hair in. :-) can you say amazing.

I hope everyone is having a blessed SPRING. I am going to look into video uploadings which will be short, at about 3-5 minutes. Until next time, have a great day......

Love me, Hate me - Natural short hair - November 27, 2012

Three more weeks to go before the semester is over and let me tell you, I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!
LOL, I can't, I want this over like yesterday or tomorrow. (laughing for real)

My hair, My hair what can I say... I love it some days and I hate it other days. There has been days, I have to wash it atleast 4 times because something has gone astray. My wash and goes were banging up until a few days ago. I don't know if I was just tired or frustrated that my hair was wierd feeling. I truly don't know. I braided it up today to wear a half wig or wig. Other than that I am posting a few pics of my wash and go's. I use either Miss Jessies Curly Pudding or Miss Jessies Quick Curls. I love Miss jessies Quick CURLS,  I DO I DO and I also like the Pillow soft curls... I wonder do any of you ladies use nothing? I would feel the hair would get dry. I like the Curly Butter creme but it smells putrid. I did get the Baby Butter, I will no longer purchase the Curly Butter.  I will be using that sucker up though LOL... I tell you I will. I did well for this black friday. I didn't purchase a whole bunch of product yay...LOL

Well I just came to do a quick update.

Happy New Years--- I know I am late -February 3, 2013

Happy New Years Ladies (and Gents).

I know I am late and offer my sincere apologies :D.
I have been in school, sick with a lung inflammation, sinus infection, severe allergies and a fever...yet still working magic on this hair.

I have reached APL (crowd cheers with vigor) quiet now....I know, I know... just funning with you.
I have reached APL and I still can't bun my hair with out excess tension being put on my scalp and strands. I am currently wigging as one of my semester classes are swimming and I want easy access to wash my scalp as well as keep it tucked nicely under my swim cap. So far so good.

I am rocking my MOMMY wig. She needed a dire washing last week and that bought back her shine and her waves and pixie curls. Ladies if your wig is looking dull and anything and everything seems to NOT work, try Fantasia Wig Cleanser. It does an amazing job of cleaning your Wig hair and keeping it conditioned. If you would love to be cheap like me, use only half of the recommended dosage because it works just as good as a full dosage.

Most of my styles are Wash and goes, and high puffs. I attempted and succeeded with setting it in Perm Rods and curlformer sets. I think next time I set it in rods, the rods will be bigger and I will come them out a little for a more Frolicious Mohawk effect.

I colored my hair Vivacious Red by Dark and Lovely and will do it two more times before using a henna and indigo over it. I don't want to damage my hair too much.

Other than that I have really decided Waist Length Natural is enough length for me. SURE the glories  of Hip Length or Tail BOne length are great and grand but "Ain't NoBODY got time for that"
Sugar honey BOO BOO, I have four kids and am a student myself. Who wants to be toying around with all that hair? Not I say's the cat! LOL

On another Note, I seriously am budgeting a certain amount for my hair yearly.

$500 and no more than that...

$175 towards my Wen products including 613 (will take advantage at the end of year for getting more bang for my buck)
$175 for Miss Jessies (will buy during the end of the year to take advantage of my budget and the sale)
$150 towards other needs from a regular Beauty supply store, Sally's or Mr. Kim (my actual BSS owners name)

This will go onto a TD bank gift card.. Once I am done... I am done! I will have to use what ever is around. Plus I am going to dabble into more Domincan Conditioners. They are cheaper and effective.

Once again my apologies for my lack of posting. I will try to do a monthly blog to keep up. Don't take my lack of posting as a sign for any lack of appreciation for the love of writing and reviewing.

By By Relaxed Hair - October 11, 2012

On September 28, 2012, I decided to remove my relaxed hair from my head. School has been driving me up the wall and I still have four boys who crave my attention. I needed a fresh new start, and this was it. I big chopped for the 5th time. No, I don't see it as some movement, or will I start bashing relaxed heads. Honestly, it isn't much behind me cutting my hair other then fitting my life style. It is hard to find a person to relax my hair that I like, I keep my hair under wraps of wigs for most of the time, and I was working out in the summer and spring to where I needed more access to my hair. Washing and heat usage after my work outs wasn't an option.

Now that we have the reality of the why's out the way.....

Let me tell you when I first Cut I was happy, it was cute. THEN.... I started trying all these curly Puddings and that is when JHERI came to visit. I have never used anything but gel in my hair in the past, so the curly puddings for me are new. I did enjoy Miss Jessies Sample of Curly Pudding but I hated Beautiful Textures Curl Defining Pudding. It is pure crap... I paid $6 for it, trust I wanted it to work. I tried Kinky Curly Not today and Kinky Curly Curling Custard and hated that as well. It felt like GUM base was in it. So once I use those two up, they won't be repurchased at all. I am still using WEN/613. I am incorporating AS I Am Coconut Cowash into the mix to have more of an affordable edge. Meaning I will cut down to one 32 oz of WEN a year and two 613's. Everything else will be AIA Coconut Cowash.

I also had the pleasure of using a Sample of Miss Jessies Baby Butter Cream. I will be making a purchase of two of these and 2-4 Curly Puddings, and believe it or not..... Her Slippery sudsy Shampoo too, I will be purchasing two of those. I am pretty impressed with her products and since I didn't expect them to do anything.

So Today I am getting my hair braided. This week I have washed with Miss Jessies Sudsy Shampoo and I clarified before hand with Ion Clarifying Shampoo finished it with WEN Vanilla Mint. I then Deep conditioning with Miss Jessies Sweet Back Treatment. I actually like that product too. Her line really impressed me. My hair was left soft, tangle free, felt strong and I'd purchase it again, during her sale of course. So once again today I am getting my hair braided up to wig it up for the next 3-6 weeks. I will spray it with my nugro or braid spray. I definitely won't be just letting it go bare. I spray after 2 weeks because for the first week it is still moisturized from my normal care routine. I honestly don't want to go past 3 weeks, but with school, I might....


SO here is a list of what worked for me:

Miss Jessies

Curly Pudding
Baby Butter Cream
Sweet Back Treatment
Alter Ego Garlic Treatment - Getting low

Here is a list of what didn't work for me:

Beautiful Textures - Curl Defining Pudding
Kinky Curling Curling Custard
OJON Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair serum

A list of products I use on a regular basis:

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment - I use this with every wash possible, melts my tangles. I bought a small sample before splurging on this item. I now own the 14 oz. A must have for my hair.

WEN/613- I have praised the glory of these products to all with ears. I can not say enough about it and it's benefits it has brought my hair. I have less split ends, my hair is more moisturized, curls pop like nobodies business.

I am still using various deep conditioners trying to use them up. I have some that are on the verge of empty so I am super excited about that.


What Wig will I wear... I don't know just yet!!!

I am ready for Black Fridays Sales..... Wigs and Miss Jessies :)

I have a headband on, was chatting with my big sis!

Headbands My new Friend :)

Attempted and Loved COloredbeautiful's High PUFF!

 No Product but Wet and turbie Towel dried for 10 minutes :)

 Loving the look after hating the Jheri Curl LOOK!

Twas the night before Flat Ironing - August 8, 2012

And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a .........(record scratches).... Conditioner!

I henna'd my hair today for 5 hours. I am going to sleep over night with a DC on my hair. Tonight I will be using Avon Advantage Techniques Intense Repair Moisture Mask. I will sleep in this over night. Tomorrow I will flat iron my hair and I would like it filled with moisture to avoid excess damage.

For tomorrows flat Iron products I am using CHI Keratin Mist, Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide and I am using for a moisturizing leave in Dudleys PCA. A little does it with my hair so all this is in low to medium moderation.

I will edit to post a pic if possible tomorrow to show my results :).

I haven't flat ironing in a long time so I am excited.


I truly want to see how my hair will stand up to the weather, heat and humidity. I also want to wear my hair straight, I haven't in so long. It is probably pointless to do since the humidity on Saturday will be 79%. Maybe I will opt for a ponytail instead and save the flat ironing for a less then humid day. I think the Ponytail wins.

Started this blog with intentions to flat iron. Even went to the closet to pull the products out. Oh, well all isn't forgotten. I will flat iron my hair when the humidity is much lower. :(

Sorry to get your all jazzed up for such a let down. I promise that it will be worth it when the time comes.

Babbles! and More Babbles - August 4, 2012

Transitioning hair 56 weeks -

I washed my hair last night it was what I called new night. I used fairly new hair products with some other products given. I washed my hair 2 weeks ago after I did a henna with As I Am - Coconut cowash. I truly didn't like it last week. Then again none of my products worked well last week. I am not loving KARISHMA Henna. I don't like it, I don't like it, I DON'T Like it. It left my normally soft hair hard as a Boars Head Brush. Not cool! So I won't review based on that.

I used Ojon last week, Can you SAY LOVE IT! I absolutely will be including this into my regimen. I was thinking about getting the 14.7 oz container, I am thinking to just do the 3.1 for now. I have a bad habit of OVER DOING things. Hey admitting is the first part of healing during rehab right. :D
So, I put it on as directed and my hair usually sheds a little ball. NOPE, Not this time I got about 20 strands of hair. Say what, my hair softened up after feeling a little brickish from the Henna. Amazing product.

I used my Beloved 613- what can I say. Amazing. This product does not fail me.

I used As I am Coconut Cowash - I am trying to minimize my bill some. This is a pretty good cowash. It isn't Wen. But..... It did well enough for me to keep using it. It isn't bad at all and the reviews it has gotten is well worth it. I think it is either 4.6 or 5 stars. I'd say 4 stars all the way. The value makes it great for me. I will get 2 bottles of the seasonals of Wen yearly and get 2-613's every year. I won't give up the 613 but the Wen is optional now.

AS I AM DOuble BUTTER - What can I say about this, but the more I used in my hair the better my hair felt. When combined with the As I am Moisture Milk, my hair was no longer dry in my kitchen area. NO way. It smells soft and shea buttery and the Double Butter is like thick yogurt. The MOisture Milk is like Creamy Milk. I have never tried a milk before so this was a great buy for me. I was not only excited to get it, but very pleased with the outcome. I will continue to get these both as well.

I don't remember if I did a blog on me clearing up my closet of hair supplies (I am doing pretty well). I am using up products and setting a budget from now on $500 a year. These monies will be placed on a GIFT CARD in NOvember so I can take advantage of the sales and deals for the end of the year.
I think by staying with in limits I am forced to make choices and changes.

What I used this week As I am coconut Cowash, Nexxus Emergencee, 613, and Avon Advantage Techniques Moisture Mask.

I am going to go into a product I have yet to talk about Avon Advantage Techniques Moisture Mask. I almost feel guilty going into details about it as it has been discontinued. WHY? I don't know. The product had a 4.8 star review. I'd think Avon would want to keep this around. Ladies and Gents, I wish I could tell you it sucked or that it was horrible and was a waste of money. (I was gifted this item) I wish I could.... but I can't. It is amazing.... My curls popped. I truly think all of the products I used this evening were the factor in it working to its ultimate most. I wanted to cut my hair right then and there. My hair was so defined and soft, soft, and soft. I feel the Nexxus gave my hair the protein it needed to accept the moisture and the moisture just did it's thang... My hair was just beyond amazing.

I did do a curlFormer set after and felt guilty disturbing my hair. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk

I have 17 months to go before I cut my hair :)
I do need to up my protein's. My lazy ways have taken a toll on my demarcation line of my relaxed and natural hair. While my Natural hair is thick, My relaxed hair is taking a hit. More on that to come. Any Questions and advice please feel free to let me know in a comment. Thanks :)

1 year post - June 30, 2012

I will be 52 weeks July 2, 2012. :) . While I am not totally amused or enthused by the progress I have made it is progress none the less so I can only be happy for that. In some sections I have 7 inches of new growth which is mainly around the sides. My crown is 5.5 inches and other areas are 6 inches. I am looking forward to what year two will bring. I really would love to blog on the styles that I am doing. I am mostly wigging it right now though. :)

I am also using up my stash, I know. Honestly folks I need to learn to live low in cash, in order to use up my stash. I have 66 products and that isn't including multiples. SO for 2012 - 2014 I will not be shopping for items that aren't staples. I also have to be on my LAST month of my staple before purchasing another. Unless on sale and I am on my last product, and the sale is outstanding. I am trying to limit my products honestly. Want to know what I like look below :)

What She likes?

She loves Chaz Deans 613. I don't even think my reveiw did this product any justice. My hair was cleaned with it today and it feels so soft, that hair right up there, was washed with 613, do you see how my curls are popping, they don't pop like this without 613, it is okay, but not like this. I need this SUPERSIZED MR.DEAN!!!!

I also love Wen FIg. I have used Sweet Almond Mint and like Chaz said it is a wonderful place to start, but I needed more.

Wen FIg OIL - AMAZING Grace, how sweet the sun. Who shed it's oil on meeeee! I once was lost, and then I found, Wen Fig Oil so heavenly! this is beyond amazing and I am so sad it is DISCONTINUED!!!!! Yes ladies it is discontinued so sorry.

Hairitage Hydration products, Castor infusion, Silk N Aloe, & Happy Hemp are great for greasing my scalp when I get braids for my wig outs.

NuGro - yes it isn't spelled properly and so what--- The moisturizing spray with oil is AMAZING! for your braids as well. It is a great braid spray and the ingredients are natural just like the other products above that I love.

I seem to see a pattern I love natural products.

I still use One and ONly Argan oil, and why not.... It isn't 100% natural but works for me. :)

Aphogee Leave in - I love this stuff, it works and keeps my relaxed hair strong, what can I say!!!!

Dudleys PCA - a dime to nickel size amount of this is all you need for amazing moisture :)

Dudleys DRC 28 - The strongest and best protein on the market, yet it is so hard to over protein with.

ALTER EGO Garlic COnditioner - Another great product I can't say enough, you want silk, and perfect hair, start here for a deep conditioner. You have shedding here... Here is the stopping point.

Turby Towel --- I love this towel, I wrap my hair up and let it air dry/towel dry a little in there. I can get my hair at least 80% and I actually need to buy another because I love it so.

Magic Star Comb - MUST have, amazing comb

Tangle Teezer - SOme have reported Breakage, 2 years strong now and guess what. NO breakage due to this item. But... Because my hair isn't yours, please use at your own discretion I don't want you to experience any damage.

This is just a briefing of what I use. My Natural and relaxed hair are healthy. I have learned to limit the heat better then I though. I will only use the blow dryer when I want to flat iron, half wig or phony pony my hair, Guess what, I don't do those often. When I wig it, I do that at 3 week intervals, no blow dry necessary. I use curlformers and as you know NO heat necessary :)

I am learning different styles that use limited heat so my hair does not get heat damage.

So ladies the weather is hotttttt, What are you doing to your hair in this extreme heat?

 

 

613 By Chaz Dean - June 4, 2012

Chaz Deans 613

What is 613?

613 is a Hair Cleansing Treatment by Chaz Dean the founder of Wen

What the bottle says or the product claim it can do:

Nourishment in numbers. Powered with a blend of eleven amino acids, this daily cleansing treatment revitalizes all types of hair--including damaged locks--by helping to add strength and elasticity. To use, simply rinse hair with cool water, then thoroughly coat hair from scalp to ends with the treatment. From WEN by Chaz Dean.

What are people saying:

This is a major hit being a 4.75 star product on QVC out of 725 reviews.  Even the negatives are positive. Saying the product is too rich and way too moisturizing, that this must for people with damaged or very dry hair. The positive reviews rave of the moisturizing effects and that they can’t ever be without 613 again. That this is the best thing since sliced cheese. After years of damaged hair this is the only Cleansing Treatment that is going to now touch their heads.

My review: My review is based off of 3 weeks of using 613

I paid about $72 dollars with tax and S/H. It comes in a 32 oz. black and white bottle at QVC. It arrived quickly to my door. I waited at least 4-5 months before using the 613. I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t have high expectations to do this product being compared to the Ginger Pumpkin Wen also made by Chaz Dean. So I grabbed the bottle of 613, I peeled off the top tab and smelled it, Yummy was my first thought, and second. I squeezed some into my hand, which hurt my hands. I lost the pump that came with it. The top pops up in order to squeeze out product. It came out thick and toothpaste like. I felt like this was going to be a bummer. I automatically felt, this is going to be like the Wen GP. OH, boy what a waste. I wet my hair down for a minute. When my hair was thoroughly wet, I rubbed my hands together and put on the 613. The feeling of my hair melting and feeling softer than ever before and heaven is all I can remember. I splashed a little water on my head and then rubbed it. No foam, no lather, just softness, and the feeling of silky and sultry tresses. Tangles were non-existent, my strands felt unbelievable and full of moisture. Chaz Dean I thought, this is the one, this is the one that is going to forever be in my rotation. I was excited that I put myself on auto ship, another was recently mailed out. I feel the 613 surpasses any of the Wen’s I have tried. I have several I have in my possession, but yet to try, so my review is based on Wen Sweet Almond Mint, Ginger Pumpkin and FIG.

I rinsed and DC’ed styling my hair as usual. My natural curls and waves were well formed. I'd recommend this product to anyone.

MY RATING: 5 STARS out of 5 STARS – With five being the best and 1 being the lowest.

May 6, 2012 - Styles for a while

I must first apologize for abandoning my blog for over a month. So much is going on. I am starting school, again. :-) I will definitely be finishing this time.

I am 10 months post relaxer. I was still doing my curlformers hair styles up until 3 weeks ago when I started wigging it again. I personally don't have enough growth to where I would cut. I have had a TWA several times in my life so this/that is nothing new to me.

I have been natural for years out of life, more then relaxed but..... I never had an abundance of hair styles. I wore twist, Weave, Braids, & Twist outs similar to Maxell the singer. LOL You have to keep an open mind. I never straightended my hair or figured I could as an adult. DUH! I know.

So here is what I did. I made a list out of styles I could do as a Natural gal again.

1- 2  weekers

1.  Curl Formers
2.  Twist Outs
3.  High Puffs (very Classy see colouredbeautiful on youtube)
4.  Wash and Goes
5.  Braid Outs
6.  Bun
7.  Blow Dry and Flat Iron ( 1-2 Weeks)

2-6 weekers

1.  wigs/Half Wigs
2.  Flat Twist
3.  Weave
4.  Crochet BRaids
5.  Bantu Knots / Bantu knot outs
6.  Corn Rows
7.  Fro-Hawk (if I like it)

So this week I will try my hand at Crochet Braids to get my hair School Ready. My first set of classes are 4 weeks long so I will leave this in for 4 weeks. :)

My hair is doing well. NO breakage issues. I am honestly looking to do the CB for the rest of the summer so that I don't really have to focus on doing anything to it. I am going on vacation in July and want a low maintenance hair style that doesn't require a lot. That can get wet and won't look a mess and that is not to hot where I will be dying of thirst. LOL

I think Crochet Braids (CB) fits the bill :)
Not to mention it is CHEAP and it is the perfect style for a Student paying as she goes!

March 1, 2012 - Thursday Hair Wash day - :)

Today I washed my hair twice with Motions Luxury Shampoo ---- I haven't used sulphates in a while, I could tell, the muck from my hair was like Ewwww! LOL

I then used the Wen Fig/Pumpkin combo and left it on for about 5 minutes.
Rinsed extra well and put in Nexxus Emergencee for 3 mintues.
Rinsed and put Alter Ego Garlic Conditioner on my roots and Proclaim Hydrating Masque on the rest of my hair as you would a relaxer. Meaning I didn't skimp on my product at all. I put a cap on and Went old school under my dryer for 20 minutes let it sit for 10 and rinsed it out well. I added my Aphogee leave in conditioner and Aphogee Green Tea, Put 4 pumps of buriti oil through out my hair.

I set it in Curlformers (took an hour to do this and 3 hours from start to finish) I used 1:5 ratio of Lottabody and water. I got under my dryer for 30 minutes then let it sit for 5 hours.

When I removed them my hair was bouncey & shiney and very soft. I sprayed Pantene Fine Hair Style Hair Spray on so it can hold my style for the week. :)

I am still holding out on using heat and have not used any of my 2 heat passes yet :)

Next week I will wash all the same but blow dry to prepare for my braiding that will be done so I can wear my wigs for 2 weeks. :) I miss wigging it. Doing my hair takes work LOL. I need more options. I love my curlformers, and pillow soft rollers, but I know I want atleast 2 more options other then BUNS. LOL I bun to death sometimes.

Looking forward to my next update :) yay!

February 27 2012 - Hair hair hair :)

So It has been a minute since I blogged solely about hair.

I have been doing various things I even got a hair cut :) smiles.

I tried Wen Ginger Pumpkin and Honestly didn't care for it. I mixed it up with some fig half and half and now it is the best thing since sliced cheese. :) Today I mixed it up in a 16 oz. container, because the hair that I felt was ubber soft and still feels great.

I am still using up my stash but have made 3 purchases since the year started. I purchased Wen Vanilla Mint for my Birthday, Wen Pomegrante & Lottabody setting lotion.

While I am on the verge of finishing much, I am still not finishing things fast enough :)
So that is why I can't continue to purchase anymore new stock until I finish up what I have.

I have fallen back in love with my Pillow soft rollers :) and I absolutely adore my curlformers. For the 2012 I plan to use low heat. For me it poses difficult since weekly I style with heat. I braid it up for wigging and that usually saves me a little bit. I figure 2 weeks wigging it and 2 weeks of styling my hair in different low heat styles that don't require so much heat. Curl Formers are excellent for low heat. I am giving myself 2 passes per month with heat.

I got a more then a 3 inch trim less then a 6 inch trim. I want to avoid this amount for my next trim. Will this make a difference? I hope so! I am also not doing such long stretches when I wig it. I will braid it for only 2 weeks before a heavy deep condition, any longer my hair seems to suffer and dry.

I will do a 3 &6 month update at the end of May &August. I am due for a trim in 3 months, and another trim in 6 months.

Yes. I have revamped my hair care ALOT! LOL but I think this is going to be positive. I am still using Nexxus Emergencee weekly and once a month I swap it out for Dudleys DRC!

I am 34 weeks into my transition. I think that cut was just what the doctor ordered. I am enjoying my hair, style and wear :)

The one thing I love. It isn't about length, it's about enjoying your healthy hair :) making sure you feel beautiful.

115 lbs - January 24, 2012

So I weighted in this Monday, I am 115 lbs

21% Body Fat
34 % Muscle
4.2% bone mass
55% Water

I am trying to get my body fat down 1% (to 20%) and my muscle up 1% as well to (35%). I am now lifting weights to build more muscle if I can. I am doing several exercises, Elliptical, Zumba 1 and Zumba 2, Wii Fit, Jilllian Michaels Get Ripped 30, Jillian Michaels 6 weeks abs, and I am so sure I will be buying more Jillian Michael programs because they get results and make things interesting :).

I am super excited My abs are also coming together, They are a working progress for this Mom of four :)

:)

Edited: Just wanted to include in 2008 I was 117 lbs. But My Body fat was over 32%. I heard someone say they didn't think it was possible. It is possible and my Trainer DOUBLE CHECKED to make sure and was shocked himself. As we all know that body fat percentage was saying I was obese, even though my scale wasn't. For Sure I didn't feel sexy! Don't ask what my muscle was at the time, they probably didn't exist (joking, kinda)

Wash time :) - January 16,2012

So yesterday I cleansed my hair with my Normal Wen Fig, and then decided to use up some ORS Replenishing Paks as I have 12 (11 now) and wanted to clear up my stash.

First treatment this year I used Nexxus Emergencee with great results of course.
Second Treatment was Dudleys DRC -28

Since I didn't want to add a heavy protein 3 weeks in a row, I went ahead and used ORS Replenishing Pak (usually acts more moisturizing for me) but others stated protein so I used it as both LOL.

I used my new Hercules Sagmann Magic Star Rake Comb and both of these together offered my hair unbelieveable smoothness and the shedding/breakage was miniscule. I am super happy with the comb. I own the Wen seamless comb and a Hairsense Detangling bone comb #206. I love them all but the teeth were not long enough for my hair.

I still own my Tangle Teezer and do use it. Seems like as the Tangle Teezer gets older the less it works in my favor. I have used 3-4 Tangle Teezers tis far. I have 2 more left. I will continue to buy these as I like them.

On to my Hair wash, I used Wen Fig and it went very well, I parted from ear to ear. Pulling the hair forward and the other hair back towards the side of my hair. I cleansed and then parted and added my ORS conditioner into small enough sections that my hair would have it evenly applied and combed it through. Put a Metalic cap on and left it for a little over 1 hour. (was busy, planned only for 45 minutes). Rinsed it out, Added my Aphogee Green Tea, Aphogee Leave in, 2 pumps of Buriti oil and sat under the dryer for 10 minutes for my hair to dry mostly then Blow dried the rest out.

My hair feels great, Honestly it does. I know some may feel this is a cheap under $2 product but it is definitely worth it LOL, Good thing is I didn't have to do a two step, this was it, no protein then moisturizing, felt weird LOL. My hair is definitely lavishing in all the extra TLC. I guess it doesn't like to be braided up for long. Little does she know she will be braided up in a couple of weeks I need a break :/

With working out there is no way I could wash my hair any less then one week. This is when my hair is most happy, so out of braids this is it. In braids I can go 2-3 weeks. Which isn't a common thing, only when I am wearing wigs or lace fronts. DAG I haven't done a Lace front in a minute and I have quite a few Human Hair Lace Fronts :/ That is why this year is my cheap year. I can't fathom spending so much money any more and not using it. Different if I was using it.

One purchase tis far is WEN Vanilla Mint - Gift I got myself for my birthday. I have 5(different products not quantity) more purchases for the year. One will be my beloved Edge control by Organic Root Stimulator x 2/3
Others would be as needed (If needed)

Until Next time.... Have a Good Day :)