Fresh Coat: Sally Hansen Nail Prisms in Pink Diamond.....

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

I swear, I'm always on the hunt for something product elusive. LOL!First it was the WnW Holiday Icon Palettes ( found 3 of the 4), then it was Sally Hansen polish at Dollar Tree. Well, I found the Nail Prisms at Dollar Tree! I don't even remember these but "vintage" Sally Hansen polish is like finding diamond and hitting gold all at the same time in the nail polish addict/beauty addict world!

The picture above is SH Nail Prisms in Pink Diamond ( excuse me, I need a fill-in, I push it as far as I can go before I get one. lol!)

Two coats of prismatic ( is that word?) fabulousness!! And it dries quick too! The holographic texture is BANANAS!!





Here's the Dollar Tree haul from Monday.....out of the four SH's  I got, two of them are same color, just different bottles.:)

My 1st "Nappiversary" Week!: What products I'm using NOW....

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

 Ok....I'm going to do a run down of the products that are working for my hair right NOW. NOW as in, if sometimes happens and I need switch it up, I can do that. One important lesson I learned over this year is that I can't play "product junkie" with my hair.Things go down hill when I do that, so when I find what works I don't stray away.

Shampoos and Cleansers

Organix Cocoa Butter Shampoo:  I used this weekly for my shampoo. Its a moisterizing shampoo.


Bee Mine Shampoo Bar: I use this bar to clarify every three weeks. If my hair feels heavy with product, I'll use it when needed.


Suave Daily Defense Conditioners: Co-wash condish, once a week


Hair One Hair Cleanser: Just bought these  and haven't use them. Trying see if they work for my co-wash.;)
 Conditioners and Treatments

Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor: I'm currently using this every week to get my hair back in shape after wearing wigs most of my 1st natural year.

Bee Mine Bee-U-Ti-Ful Deep Conditioner: I deep condish once a week and go between this one and two others depending on the needs of my hair. Sometimes I need a light protein, a heavy moisterizing, or a heavy protein. Bee- U- Ti- Ful is my heavy moisterizing treatment

Bee Mine Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner: My light protein. I do 20 minutes with a plastic cap under the dryer with all deep conditioning

Burts Bees Raspberry and Brazil Nut: I use this as a medium to heavy protein deep condish.

Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer: I use this only after I do the 2 Minute Reconstructor and after I Deep Condish.

Motions CPR Triple Action Leave-In Conditioner: This is my creamy base Leave In that I use with the Kimmaytube Leave In Recipe
Daily Moisterizing

I moisturize and seal twice a day. My hair can handle it and needs twice a day M &S.

Spray Bottle with water: to make my hair pliable when M&S and added moisture.

100% Glycerin: Its been working miracles for me so far. I put about two tablespoons in the spray with water and I get the softest hair.

Palmer's Olive Oil Hair Milk: Best daily moisturize I've used this year. Its light so you can build the moisture you need in layers.

Water Bottle with a tablespoon of Bee Mine Avocado Cream Condish Mixed In: I use this when I feel my hair need a little daily protein

Eco Style Olive Oil: I use this gel for my edges. I dont do raggedy edges. lol
The Oils

I used oils to seal the moisture in. I normally do a Coconut and Olive Oil mix but recently I picked up Grapeseed Oil and Avocado Oil to add to the mix.

Everything I use is for MY hair's needs and might not be for your hair's needs. I have very thick, tightly coiled hair that loses moisture very easily.

Stay Tuned for "What I Learned Being Natural  This First Year"!!


My 1st "Nappiversary" Week and more!

( Me: November 11,2009 after the BIG CHOP!)

Yes! It has finally arrived! My Nappiversary ( One year relaxer/chemical free) is in a two days( November 11, 2010) and I've already straighten and "length checked' my hair and I can't wait to show everyone the progress pictures. I plan on celebrating all week with different posts about my journey, my products and hair in general! I feel like having a party for my hair! Check out the picture above. I had just cut all of my relaxed ends off after 10 1/2 months of "transitioning".
Also I have new review goodness coming up featuring CSN. They sell everything from barstool, shoes, office supplies and  everything in between. With over 200+ stores to choose from, its the ultimate online shopping experience. Of course I will be giving you the scoop. How cute are these shoes!


Stay Tuned!




Win an Orient Automatic Watch! *CLOSED*

Monday, November 08, 2010

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 I love jewelry, as you all know...but I never wear a watch. I think it has to do with I don't wanna know what time it is. LOL!  I do love them as an great, "functional " accessory and I'm giving away this ( picture above) Orient Automatic Watch  on Rural Glamour Beauty + Lifestyle!!! Orient also has other great watches like CFM00003B and CDB02002B.


Win An Orient Automatic Watch ( picture above)!!

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Review: Soy Spacasso Mani/Pedi Soy Cream Exfoliator....


Your hands and feet are so important to take care of, even in the winter and fall months. So, Soy Spacasso has a great all in one product in the Mani/Pedi Soy Cream Exfoliator to exfoliate, soothe, and moisturize your fingers and toes!!

Check out the description:


The unisex Mani/Pedi Soy Cream Exfoliator is a luxurious botanical soy lipid and ocean sea salt cream scrub is enriched with aloe, chamomile, sage, wheat germ, avocado, soya and shea that are blended together to help provide vital nutrients to dull, rough, dry, dead skin and improve circulation on your hands and feet.

Manicure purpose:
1. Its main purpose is to keep hands, arms clean and in good condition.
2. It prevents long nail formation.
3. It discourages the wrinkles on the skin on the hand which is the first sin of ageing.
4. It prevents nail damage like fragile tips, splits.

Purpose of pedicure:
1. To keep the feet clean, fair and in good condition.
2. To make the skin soft and smooth.
3. It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin of leg and the foot muscles.
4. To keep the toe nails clean, well shaped and shiny.

Available in 4oz. at $6.00 and 8oz. at $12.00


I received the "Strawberries and Champagne" scent ( smells divine like a sexy scented strawberry!)


Pros:

-All in one product, exfoliated and moisturized all together, no need for hand lotion and my hands felt great
-Strawberries and Champagne scent is amazing! Please try it!
-The salt scrub dissolved well, so no grimy feel after rinsing
-I liked it on my feet too, I needed the Soy Cream Exfoliator this summer! lol!


Cons:
-I thought the product was a bit to loose, maybe less oil and cream for more or a tighter scrub, then I could conserve it more. I felt like I overuse because of the consistency.


Overall:

-Great product to have between mani/pedis or just a great every day treat. Take off those gloves and mittens and get to scrubbing!!!


I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions