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Quick Tips On Caring For Colored Treated Natural Hair!

Hey Everyone!!

On every natural hair board I'm on, I see the same question alot: How do I take care of my colored natural hair? I've seen some great responses and some tips I personally used. I've colored my hair twice in two years without any breakage or problems. So, here are some quick tips on caring for your colored treated natural hair!!

Tip #1- Don't "coat" the problem!!

If you are having breakage problems, dryness problems, scalp issues, I suggest that you wait until you get these issues together before coloring. Coloring is a chemical process that can acerbate these problems even worse. I had dryness issues and it was until I figured out an awesome set of products that helped eliminate them, it was only then I colored my hair.

Tip #2 Deep Condition for your life!

I "DC" every week, with out fail. This helps with keeping the moisture locked into my porous hair. Its especially important to DC when you color your hair. Figure out how your hair likes a deep condition: on dry hair, overnight, steamed and implement this step seriously into your regimen.

Tip #2 Layer your moisture.

My thirsty hair loves co-washing followed by a creamy leave in, then my moisturizer and sealed with a natural pomade. Make sure that your regimen has moisturizing foundation to it, keeping your colored treated hair moisturizde is essential to its longevity and retention.

Tip #3 Don't over do it!

Over processing the life out of your color is one the main roads to breakage and damage. Unless you have a professional color treating your hair, don't color on top of color on top of highlights on top on color. Then, when your hair is at its "breaking point, you are on the hair boards begging for advice! MOST professionals know not to over process color but doing different color processes too close together in time frame. But some don't( I know a handful). lol I only color my hair once a year, in the summer. Once it grows out...I WAIT until next summer, but that is my personal preference. I remember being relaxed and a hair dresser I was going to wouldn't do so much as a rinse on my hair and  wouldn't do that until three weeks after a relaxer. She cared about my hair that even then was dry and prone to damage. Do the right thing for you!!

Now, I know there are other great tips out there about taking care of colored natural hair, let me know in the comments!

Disclaimer: I am not a cosmetologist or hair professional. 

My Favorite Pink Lipsticks!

Hey Everyone!

Since I did my favorite red lipsticks a couple of weeks ago ( click HERE to check that out!), I thought I would show ya'll my favorite pink lipsticks.

These are the pink lippies that I wear the most. I have some others that are more glosses or liquid lipsticks. If you would like to see those in a post, let me know in the comments!

 Left to right:

tarte Glamazon lipstick in Whimsy

tarte Glamazon lipstick in Inspired

N.Y.C. lipstick in Blue Rose

Wet N Wild Megalast lipstick in Mauve Outta Here

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Rosy Nude

NYX Matte lipstick in Shocking Pink

Milani lipstick in Rose Nude

Covergirl lipstick in Spellbound

Swatches!!

Left to right:

 tarte Glamazon lipstick in Whimsy

tarte Glamazon lipstick in Inspired

N.Y.C. lipstick in Blue Rose

Wet N Wild Megalast lipstick in Mauve Outta Here

Left to right:

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Rosy Nude

NYX Matte lipstick in Shocking Pink

Milani lipstick in Rose Nude

Covergirl lipstick in Spellbound

DIY Face Scrub - Only TWO Ingredients Needed!!

Hey Everyone!

I'm back with another skin DIY! This time, it's a very simple face scrub that has blown my mind with its effectiveness. And you only need TWO ingredients!! 

 What you will need:

-Baking Soda

-Water

-Scrubbing brush (optional). Your hands work good as well.

 I used about a tablespoon( I eyeballed it) in my clean hand of baking soda....

 Then, I allowed the water from the faucet to slowly stream into my hand to make a paste with the baking soda. If you want to measure it, maybe a teaspoon of water. You want the baking soda and water to make a paste texture.

 I applied the paste all over my face. O_O.

 Then, I used my Olay Scrubbing Brush. Now this step is optional. I scrub my face once a week with a scrub and Olay Brush. I like an intense scrub and my skin can take it. However, you can use your fingers to scrub for a less intense scrub. I love my Olay Brush! Its the main reason I don't have a Clarisonic because honestly, it works perfectly for me.

When I or you have felt that your skin is exfoiliated to your liking, rinse scrub off well. Your skin will feel so smooth!

The morning after I DIY Scrub and  DIY Mask, my skin feels like butter!!

If you are not sure about the effect this scrub may have on your skin, please consult a doctor. I'm not a professional esthetician, dermatologist or medical doctor. Just a beauty addict.:)

Smell This! Summer 2013 Fragrance Picks.....

Hey Everyone!!

I have been rotating four great scents all summer that I love! Yes, I wear perfume in the summer and I'm a seasonal scent wearer...it must smell "summery" and light for the summer

Check out my favorites below:

 Jennifer Aniston Eau De Parfum

I actually got this scent out of a Christmas fragrance set from CVS. The scent is light and airy and a dead on dupe of Philosophy Baby Grace.

 Marrakesh by mark. Eau de Toilette (press sample)

Marrakesh is a bit warmer in scent with vanilla undertones but the dry down boasts a hint of mint that keeps it refreshing and nice. I will be definitely transitioning this scent into the fall.

 Charleston Girl 

Charleston Girl is a scent homegrown in my home state of South Carolina. Its only found in a scattering of boutiques, online and made in Charleston SC. I waiting weeks before this scent showed back up at a boutique in my hometown before I snatched the last bottle!! Its scent is beautiful and familiar, its very similar to Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things.

Essence of Beauty Island Dream Body Mist

I found Island Dream on clearance at CVS for $1.75. It also comes in a Eau de Toilette that I'm waiting for it to be marked down.:)  The scent is sultry without being heavy and needs a companion body lotion to match!

What is your favorite scent this summer? Let me know in the comments!

Disclosure: Product(s) were sent to me for consideration for review. I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own and honest.