Thermal Straightening with Flat Irons

The New Chemical Free Thermal Straightening, another way to stretch out your curls and kinks, without harsh chemicals. Thermal Straightening is the "New Hot Comb" of our day, instead of using a comb, a Flat Iron is used to straightening hair from roots to ends. We met a few sisters who choose, to keep their hair straight not curly. Some Natural sisters, prefer this method over relaxers, since it's chemical free. However, you may want to watch out for heat damage which can cause hair breakage. Remember, you can also alter your natural curl pattern with excessive heat.

Highly Recommended Flat Irons

Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Flat Iron

Sedu Pro Flat Iron straightens, smooths and tames hair for sleek style to reveal your hair's natural shine. (temperature settings, 240°F-400°F)

BaByliss PRO Nano Titanium 1 1/4" Straightening Iron

1 -1/4" Nano Titanium plates (1 1/4" extra long plates: great for long hair
variable temperature settings, 50 options up to 450°F
extra long plates for faster styling
Short to medium lengths, all textures

GVP Black Ceramic Flat Iron

Ceramic ionic technology eliminates frizz, creates silky shiny hair
Curved edge plate design to curl, straighten and flip
9-ft. 360° tangle free swivel cord
Professional salon quality model
Instant heat up to 410°F.


*Note*
While Flat Irons may give you a sleek, smooth finish, the flip side is the heat damage from excessive heat Be cautious when using any styling tools.
You may want to seek a Hair Professional first.

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Kids Corner

We've received a ton of emails, asking for product solutions for kids with
"Naturally Curly,Kinky,Coily Hair"
This one is for you especially for "Mommy's on a Budget" You may want to try these products on your hair too!

Suave for Kids Detangling Spray in Apple blossom scent.
Great detangler without burning a hole in your pockets
You can actually leave in no need to rinse out.

Also, another great find for kids:

"African Pride Dream Kids Olive Miracle Miracle Creme
Anti-Breakage Hair Strengthener our smooth creamy feather light kids formula contains the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Herbal Extracts used for generations to help strengthen and protect hair. Miracle Creme gently pampers her delicate hair and scalp to help strengthen, moisturize, and condition all day long.

Both Products are great for Twist Outs, Bantu Knot Outs, Braid Outs

Good hAiR!

Love ~ Light

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Favorite Finds!

Here are a few of my "Favorite Finds" Highly Recommend Products!
If, you are looking for the perfect product to "Blow Out your Kinks & Curls"?
Here's a Great Product "I absolutely Love,Love,Love" Hair Rules Blow Out Your Kinks

Hair Rules Blow Out Your Kinks -Retails $20 8oz or $9.50 2oz
This styling solution keeps hair smooth and frizz-free all day by blocking the negative effects of high humidity, transforming kinky hair into smooth, straight, silky strands without harsh chemicals.

For my Natural Divas on a Budget "Hair Care on a Budget" Here's a "Favorite Find"
If you Love Sulfate-Free products then you'll love "EverPure by L'Oreal"
"Exclusively for Colored-Treated Hair"

L'Oreal Hair Expertise EverPure Moisture "Highly Recommend Product"
Retails $5
Shampoo & Conditioner Anti-fade system, 100% sulfate, no harsh salts, natural botanical, 100% vegan. Color-treated hair requires special care. So in this color-preserving formula there are no harsh sulfates and salts that can strip and dull your color.


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Ohm Body "Sweet Hair Pudding"

Ohm Body "Sweet Hair Pudding"
"Product review" We had the pleasure meeting owner Nicha Douglas, whose booth was across from our booth at The World Natural Hair & Beauty Show in Atlanta. I've heard a lot about "Sweet Hair Pudding" and read some reviews. Today, I share my experience with this Amazing product made from Love as Nicha tells it.

Sweet Hair Pudding: was designed to stretch, moisturize and define your natural curl patterns, while giving you soft and naturally bouncy curls without a crunchy or greasy feeling.
From the moment you open the jar you can smell the sweet essence of honey & wild cherry, as well as the unconditional love; that is put into this particular product.

Made with the moisturizing properties of Honey, "Sweet Hair Pudding" adds weight, definition, frizz control and gives your hair a natural plus long lasting hold. The hold is not hard or crunchy like other products on the market. This product will not flake or cake up. This product leaves your hair soft, shinny and smelling good.

Highly Recommend this product perfect for Twist Outs, Shingling, Wash & Go!

Tips: Shampoo or Co-Wash Hair Condition well. Apply small amount or according to style. Note: For Twist Outs apply small amount to each section (dime size)

For more information on this product visit :
http://www.goingohm.com


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AND

Curly Meringue & Super SweetBack

Have you tried Curly Meringue By Miss Jessie's yet?
Highly Recommend this product, not only does it smell good it's a great styling product.
Great for Fingerstyling, Double Strand Twists, Rod Sets, and for Transitioners.
You can now by Miss Jessie's products at selected Target locations.

Super SweetBack Treatment is a deep treatment.
Design to grow out your naturally curly, kinky, and wavy hair. Elongates your curls adds more bounce, is more manageable, and helps tone down frizz. Treatment is rich, full of shea butter and centella extract, which is known to stimulate hair growth.
Both products come in a 2 ounce size for around $9.00.

Visit Miss Jessie's
http://www.missjessies.com

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Hair Rules!

Hey Ladies and Gents! It's been awhile since our last post. Trust me this is so worth the wait.

Two words for you, Hair Rules!
Hair Rules offers versatile and specific products for all hair types and textures. So, whether your hair is Kinky, Curly, Wavy, or Straight a specific formula is gear to your texture.

Founder Anthony Dickey Mastering the mystery of textured hair.
A. Dickey has created iconic hairstyles for designers, advertisers,
photographers and celebrities. A. Dickey has a career span of 20yrs plus as a hairstylist with an impressive clientele.

Due to the lack of understanding of many different textures of hair, by the industry.
Dickey published a book called: The Ultimate Haircare Guide for Women With Kinky, Curly or Wavy Hair, pioneering a new standard of hair care and styling solutions for a multi-textural world. Inspired by the success of his book A. Dicky launch his own product line.

How inspiring is that? Love his story!

Here's my story, well just a little background on my hair type!

My texture is what I call Curly ~ Kinky with a S pattern, very tightly coiled with lots of shrinkage. What I love about this particular, product line, you can purchase trial size 2.oz
Normally, certain product contain Sulfates. Hair Rules products do not contain sodium chloride or sulfates which tend to dry out and strip hair. When it comes to styling aids and other products my hair would tend to shrink more, plus my hair would feel hard and crunchy!

Happy to report after using Hair Rules, my hair feels and looks Amazing!
Needless to say I followed regimen for

Steps of products in the order that were applied:

Aloe Grapefruit Purifying Shampoo: Aloe grapefruit purifying shampoo gently removes product buildup and environmental residue from scalp and hair, restoring movement and shine.

Quench Conditioner: This daily, ultra-rich conditioning and softening treatment promotes suppleness, manageability and shine in parched, spongy, frizzy and lackluster hair.

Nourishment Leave In Conditioner: This lightweight, leave-in conditioner, detangles, hydrates and revitalizes porous and parched hair with extracts of honey, ginger root, lemon and gardenia, promoting buoyant curls without weight. Also great for blowouts.

Kinky Curling Cream: This amazing, ultra-moisturizing curling cream transforms spongy 'fro and kinks into bouncy, luscious spirals, simply and effortlessly. Stretches and defines tightly wound tresses without chemical or thermal manipulation. Eliminates shrinkage and banishes frizz in a single step for wash-and-go results.

Hydrating Finishing Cream: The final step in your care and styling routine, this uniquely non-greasy finishing product keeps textured hair infused with essential moisture to keep curls soft, hydrated and shiny all day long.

When I tell you my hair feels and looks Amazing! From the moment! I applied Aloe Grapefruit Purifying Shampoo, you could literally see the dirt and build up streaming from my hair.
For the first time in my life, my hair has had, her 1st Hair Orgasm! (Smiles)

Next, on my list must visit and make, an appointment with Dickey @ The Hair Rules Salon for a cut and color.

Thank You Anthony Dickey your products are Amazing! Hair Rules! My hair looks and feels Amazing!

For more information about Hair Rules and Founder Anthony Dickey visit site @ www.hairrules.com


Peace ~ Love ~ Light

Straight Edge Pomade

Here is my 2nd product discovery on my trip to NY, Straight Edge Pomade!
Yes Divas finally something to hold down our edges without that greasy shinny mess!

Divas who choose not to relax your hair or you are taking a break from harsh chemicals.

We still would like our edges smooth without using gels.
Gels tend to cake up, and flake up leaving residue.

Highly Recommend this product especially if you wear wigs or weaves.


Straight Edge Pomade :

* Straightens roots

* Smooths down edges

*Provides maximum holding power

*Eliminates Frizz leaves hair shiny and soft


Remember you can find a lot of these products at your local Beauty Supply.
If not feel free send me an email.

Thanks again 4 your Love and Support!

Peace ~ Love ~ Light

Highly Recommend Products!

We're back! stronger then ever. We just landed from LAX, after returning from NYC.
I'm happy to report that we're back in full effect. Although, it's nice to travel and get away there's no place like home. While in New York,
I discovered 2 amazing products that I would like to share with you all.

ON-Organic Natural Weave & Wig Conditioner & Detangler : This product is amazing for us Divas who rock Weaves and Wigs. Excellent on both Human and Synthetic Hair.

10 in 1 product Conditions, Non-Greasy, Oil-Free , Itching-Free, De-tangles, Non-Sticky,
Alcohol-Free , Odor-Free , Softens Dry, coarse hair ,Eliminates Frizzes!

Comes in several different fragrances. Mandarin, Pomegranate, Coco Lime
This product also comes in a Shine Mist- Oil Free formula just make sure you read the label carefully. I personally recommend the Conditioner & Detangler formula myself.

Thank you all for your Love and Support!

Peace ~ Love ~ Light

Fantastic 4 Sensual Collection

Hey Ladies! I'm all about options these days.

Recently, discovered "Fantastic 4 Sensual Collection" If you're thinking about getting a Sew in "Weave" this product is a must to try! Fantastic 4, has 4 different lengths 8"10"12"14"

When hair is Sew in properly, the end result would look, as if your hair was cut in layers.

Fantastic 4 has many styles to choose from French Twist, Ripple Deep, New Deep Wave, Italian Refine, Spiral Twist and Super Deep. Hair is soft, manageable, tangle free, and naturelle looking.

If your looking for hair that's inexpensive, Fantastic 4 Sensual Collection is a must try!

French Twist is What's Hott! I'm Rockin this particular style right now. Weaves are perfect for transitioning, from relax hair or if you want to give, your own hair a break.

Discover Beauty at different lenghts! Try Senual Collection!

Peace ~ Love ~ Light

DevaCurl Hair Products

Are we addicted to lather? According to Curly girl Lorriane Massey, author Curly Girl (Workman publishing, 2001) by using ordinary detergent shampoos, can cause a mass of over-dry, frizzy, shapeless locks.

Lorriane, along with Co-Owner Denis DaSilva, Chemist Ralph Zissel and Devachan's acclaimed Color Director Shari Harbinger developed the Deva Curl product line. The company is best known for taking the Poo, out of Shampoo. Each product has it's own unique blend that will enhance the overall quality of dehydrated hair. Extra botanical and moisturizing ingredients that cleanse, condition and re-hydrate all hair types.

Above Pic shows Client with Naturelle Curly Hair.

Our Client had chemically treated hair prior to big chop.

Products used Deva Curl - 100% Sulfate free, Great for all hair types.

No Poo - non lathering shampoo conditioning cleanser.

One Conditioner- ultra creamy, daily conditioner keeps curls shiny and manageable.

AnGEL- lightweight moisturizing curl defining gel for maximum frizz prevention that holds without feeling stiff or sticky.

Three products Highly recommended all by DevaCurl...

For more information about these products visit http://www.devaconcepts.com

Peace ~ Blessings

Mixed Chicks

Ladies, if you have Curly,Kinky,Wavy, and Frizzy hair. Frizz no more ladies this amazing product is called "Mixed Chicks" Ideal for all hair types, especially if you have really Curly or unruly hair.

Okay meet the Original Mixed Chicks Founders ~ Owners Wendi Levy ~ Kim Etheredge.

Kim grew up in Los Angeles a beautiful place to live, but it is hard on hair. Kim's hair is naturally curly, but never would wear it out because she had to use too many products to get a certain look. Kim, had to search from one end of the store to the other to make a combination for her "unruly hair." Lucky for Kim she met Wendi.

Wendi is mixed. She has coarse, tightly curly hair on one side of her family and straight, limp hair on the other side.
Wendi, grew up in New Jersey multi-culture neighborhoods from Black, White, and Latin neighborhoods. Kim and Wendi realized that they both share a common problem. It was the types of hair they both have, soon the idea became a reality they decide to make there own products. Mixed Chicks was created.

I highly recommend Mixed Chicks especially for my Latina sisters. My hair is extremely curly. When I applied both products my hair was soft manageable. Had no crunch at all I've had people ask me if I had a curly perm in my hair.
For some reason Mixed Chicks products elongated my curls a bit.

Products that I personally recommend:

Mixed Chicks - Deep Conditioner nourishes your hair, excellent detangler, repairs damaged areas.

Mixed Chicks - Leave in Conditioner leave-in will define curls, and eliminate frizz. This is also the perfect product to restore hair health if you are moving away from chemical relaxers.

HIS Mix- This product was created for men however, Shh don't tell anyone, I put this in my hair and it worked. Left my hair soft, bouncy, curly, shinny, no frizz.
How funny is that I actually recommend HIS mix if your hair is type #4
curly-kinky #4,4a

"Mixed Chicks" is for anyone who has curly frizzy unruly hair...
Remember, it's all about trial and error. You won't be disappointed.

http://www.mixedchicks.net

Peace ~ Blessings 2 all!

Kinky ~ Curly

Can we talk about Kinky~ Curly products! In case you haven't heard about Kinky~ Curly before you are in for a little treat. I first discovered Kinky~ Curly products, after moving to Florida.
Had no idea; you can purchase Kinky~ Curly products, at one of my favorite markets
(Whole Foods Market.)

At the time I was looking for a wash~go product, that could bring out my "Naturelle Curly Hair".
Also, a product that can help elongate my curls eliminate shrinkage. I began my quest, came across Kinky~ Curly since my hair is between 3c and 4.

Went to my local "Whole Foods Market" to purchase, Curling Custard~ Knot Today.
So, excited! could not wait to return home, to try my new products. Must admit when I first applied both products. My hair felt hard and crunchy it was faking all over the place.

Went online again to reach this product; I applied too much product on my hair.
Since, being a "Product Junkie" basically decided to chuck this product aside.

As months past and; I began to network with other sites and, correspond with other Curly, Kinky peeps like myself. You can still here the buzz about this particular product.
"Kinky~ Curly"

Then it was off to Atlanta, Ga where I was reintroduce to Kinky~ Curly again.
The Kinky ~ Curly Team was there in ATL handing out coupons and "Urbanbella" booth was serving it up selling the products. You can see all the Ladies rockin, there Curly Hair amazingly to my surprise a lot of the Ladies use Kinky ~ Curly products and Love it!

Went back home and opened my cabinet and pulled out my Curling Custard ~ Knot Today began to apply both products as directed. To my surprise it worked, my hair was curly, in fact my curls were elongated. My hair has Body, Bounce, Shine, not hard or crunchy....
Love My Curly Kinky Hair!!! Highly Recommend this product line!!!

This product line is 100% Natural ~ Organic *no petroleum*no silicone
*no plastics*no mineral oil*no carbomer*no acrylics*alcohol free*wax free *paraben free


USE PRODUCTS TOGETHER AS A SYSTEM TO GET THE BEST RESULTS

SHAMPOO - COME CLEAN
DETANGLE - KNOT TODAY
STYLE - CURLING CUSTARD
GLOSS POMADE-offers awesome shine!


Go "Au Naturelle" and experience the freedom of wash and go hair.
"Naturelle hair" is beautiful hair and with the right products and styling techniques can flourish and grow to great lengths!

For more information on Kinky~ Curly
Log on to website below
http://kinky-curly.com/

Peace ~ Blessings