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Things will be a little less hectic at the end of the week. See you guys then =D

Stylin': The "PS"

I think I told you guys in the post about the Curl Harmony Deep Conditioner that my hair has been feeling quite shabby as of late. A part of the reason is probably because this has been the longest time my hair had been without a long term protective style. Prior to this summer I KEPT my hair under wraps, all the time. I can definitely say that has been a major help when it comes to length retention and over-all good health of my hair. So now that it's getting cold again I needed to begin my PS once again. On Saturday night I decided to go to my go-to-easy PS. Some crochet type braids.

This is not your old school type crochet braids, where you had over 1000 micro braids on your head (yea...I rocked them hard in middle school!) Instead of using braided hair you can use a curly type bulk weave or Marley braiding hair like I did. This would be the third time I've done this style since I've been natural and I think I like this go around the best. This was the first time I've used marley hair. I was kinda nervous on how this was going to work, but I think it turned out well. I used 3 packs of 1B/30 hair. This brown/blond mix is giving me LIFE!

I actually feel like Mufasa with all of this hair but in the best way possible! The only problem I have is when I decide to wear a part it's pretty obvious that it's crocheted. Lucky for me I'm not trying to convince anyone that it's anything other than that...and you can only really tell if you're looking directly down on top of my head. I'm almost 6 foot tall so not many people will be getting that view!

All in all it's cool and I plan on keeping them in for at least 3 weeks. I'll be seeing how many styles I can pull off, and of course I'll share them with you =D

Check out MissGlamourGirl11992's video on how to actually do the style. She makes it look SO easy and trust me IT IS! She uses curly bulk hair but the application is the same if you decide to use the Marley hair.

Feeling Moody

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No it's not completely hair related but I saw these photos and had to share! Talk about FIRECE! If you're wondering where you can cop your own knitted creation check out Feeling Moody. The designer/creator, Sarita Moody, is a fellow natural and blogger as well. Check her out HERE. Me personally? I'm just trying to get my own scarf and have a fly photo shoot as well!

In not-so-perfect harmony

A year ago I won a contest where the prize was a deep conditioning treatment from the brand Curl Harmony. At the time I had just big chopped about a week before I won and I had just started my “Product Junkie” phase. Needless to say I bought so many other products to try I forgot that I even owned this deep conditioner. I tried it maybe twice around the time I received it, but not enough to determine whether it was worth it’s wild. So last night I decided to give it a try.

Curl Harmony Intensive Repair Deep Conditioner:

Curl Harmony Intense Repair is a luxurious deep treatment that strengthens and moisturizes. Essential for curls damaged by heat styling and/or relaxers. Enriched with healing Shea Butter, Coconut Butter and smoothing Jojoba oil. Perfect for reviving damaged, dull or dry hair. For all hair types

Ingredients: Aqua , Behentrimonium MethosulphateCetearyl Alcohol,ﾠCocos Nucifera (Coconut Butter), Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Hydrolysed Corn and Wheat protein, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerine, DL-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Silk Amino Acid Powder, Lactic Acid

The consistency is what my hair loves. Because my hair is so thick, it needs a very thick conditioner to coat the strands. Not to mention a little goes a long way. The ingredients aren’t that bad either. A lot of good stuff like jojoba oil, shea butter and coconut butter are inside. Because it claims to help with damaged hair I thought it would be a good idea to try because my hair has been feeling very dry and almost brittle lately (signs that I need a trim and a good protein treatment in the near future).

I used it on some chunky twist and put on a plastic shower cap. The directions say to leave it on for 20 to 30 min but I chose to leave it on overnight.

In the morning I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair and my hair felt…well….real regular. I’ve made deep conditioners myself that gave my hair much more softness and moisture. When I rinsed this DC out It felt exactly like it would if I had just rinsed out a shampoo. Not like I just rinsed out a conditioner.

Maybe next time I’ll incorporate honey, aloe vera juice and some oils to enhance it, but as of right now I won’t be picking this item up, personally. Which isn’t a big deal since the company is based in England and currency conversion and shipping would bring the price of this product WAY over my budget.

What deep conditioners have you tried and loved....or not loved very much?

This Week's LUUUUST!

This week's lust was inspired by not only the beautiful head of hair these ladies rock but the super fly style they all have. Beauty and Fashion....what a beautiful duo...

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Mixology 101: Honey

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Now that summer is officially over and the cold breeze of the autumn is here its important now more than ever to make sure your hair is moisturized, to keep from being dry. Things like deep conditioners, moisturizing spritz and leave-ins are all ways of keeping your strands moist.

One agent that can be used to help with added moisture is something that you can find in your own pantry. Honey is considered one of nature’s well kept secrets. Honey serves as a natural humectant. In other words, when honey is exposed to air it naturally absorbs water molecules from the air. This makes it an ideal ingredient in your hair care regimen. It traps and seals in the moisture leaving your hair shiny, moisturized and healthy.

Like oils, the brands of honey that you will find the most beneficial are the brands that have not altered the honey's properties. So like Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Cold Pressedcastor oil, try to find Raw honey so you will get all the nutrients and properties that could be lost from over processing and heating.

Of course adding honey directly to your hair can be an extremely sticky situation but it isn’t as hard to deal with as you may think. Here are some ideas that can help you incorporate honey into your routine.

Hot Oil/Honey Treatment: (video)

Honey Infused Deep Conditioner: (recipe)

What you will need:

• Conditioner of choice (I used Aussie Moist)
• 2 Tbp Favorite oil (consider using olive, coconut, castor, jojoba, or sweet almond)
• 2 Tbps Raw honey
• Bowl and spoon for mixing

Mix all the ingredients into the bowl with your spoon. Apply mixture to wet hair. Cover your hair with a plastic cap. Leave hair covered for at least an hour (sometimes I do it over night and my hair feels FANTASTIC the next day). Feel free to sit under a hooded dryer or a steamer. Rinse the mixture out of your hair and continue with your usual styling.

*Happy Hair Days*

Stylin': The Crown

Just stopping by to show you guys how I wore my hair yesterday. I am still working with the braid-out I posted. Since I didn't have time to wash my hair and I wanted to salvage the style until today. I did a quick pin-up style that I saw on Ms. DuchessWright's Youtube Channel. She calls it "The Crown" and it's one of the simplest styles ever. Here's some pics of the style and you can check her video out below.