Lustra Silk Curl Max Pudding Review

I went product shopping yesterday with my friends and came across this product. It was $5.49 @ Walmart and I decided to give it a try. I wanted something to give my 3c/4a hair some curl definition, especially since my wash n gos have not been so successful in this hot, dry Chicago summer. Of course they were all out of Shea Moisture which I have yet to try but next payday it's going down lol. So I picked this one up instead. The first thing that attracted it to me was it had Argan Oil, which is the bomb.com when it comes to hair. It is also alcohol free which is also a great sign of a good product. The very first two ingredients are water and glycerin, which is a natural divas best friend!! Some of the other ingredients that are beneficial for the hair were Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Silk, and  Panthenol. The scent is very light and refreshing and the texture is very light and non sticky. I applied it on dry hair in sections and worked it in from the ends of my hair up to near my roots and styled. My hair feels very moisturized and soft. No sticky residue and my hair doesn't feel weighted down. It definitey defined my curl pattern but I did have some shrinkage which is normal. I must say that my hair likes it and the price is very affordable. I would definitely buy this again and also try other products from their line. This is my hair after I used this let me know what you divas think. =)

Busy Bee!!!

Hi my hair divas!!!!!! Sorry I haven't been Blogging in a few days but I have been EXTREMELY busy. I got a new job which I started Monday. So far so good. I have been training for most of the week but I have been so tired. I also started school. I am doing online classes for my associates in Health Management and also regulating my home life has had me BEAT, but I haven't been too busy to take care of my curlyknots =).  ii am now APL, but I will not do my heat pass until next month on my one year hair journey anniversary. I am also 3 months post BC. I have been M&S every morning and doing low manipulation styles (puff, Bantu knots). No matter how my day is going I always make time for my family and my hair =)

APL (Arm Pit Length) Hair check????

Sooo I decided to do a length check while I was M&S my gorgeous Afro. I transitioned for a year and a half and cut my relaxed ends in February which took me back to NL (Neck Length) from SL (Shoulder Length). And after 3 months of TLC it looks to me that I am APL. My Goal is to be BSL (Bra Strap Length) and by the looks of this progress, I will be there in no time. I am so happy about the length and overall health of my hair.

Is being natural just a trend????

I have been hearing this a lot lately. Natural hair has become so much more popular these last few years. I don't know why it took so long to get recognized but I have heard that women becoming natural is a "phase" or the new trend. I don't know about anyone else, but being natural for me is a personal choice. I love the freedom, the edginess. Being able to embrace my true self and LOVE IT is so liberating. It is really hard especially in the black communities, especially with the older generation. They were told that being nappy was not going to make people happy and sadly this has been passed on to new generations. Im not knocking women who have relaxers because I was one three years ago. I am a fan of healthy hair whether it relaxed or natural but I know what I like and what works for me. I don't understand why it's labeled "a bandwagon", why can it just be more woman embracing what God gave them and not converting to the norm? Whatever a person chooses to do with their hair whether it's a phase or not keep it healthy and keep it cute.

Curly Girl Method

I really want to try this Curly Girl Method. I heard about this method a while ago on my Facebook Natural Girls Group. I have been having some problems with frizz and it is said that the CGM will help enhance your natural curls and help eliminate frizz. I am hoping to try this soon. I have all the ingredients and have been researching it for weeks now. The Best one I have seen online is Mahoganycurls on Youtube. She has it down pack. She also has a blog series on her experience with the curly girl method. Have you tried the CGM? How did it work for you?

http://www.mahoganycurls.com/

Hair Wish List

So there are a few things that I am going to pick up this summer that I want to try for my hair. I am currently 3 months post BC and 1 year and 7 months post relaxer. I am happy with my hair so far. I can't wait to do my heat pass in July for my one year anniversary of my HHJ to check my growth praying that I will be APL. I think that these things will help my natural hair get to my goal of BSL by September 2012 (straightened). What is on your hair wish list?

Gro Aut Oil

Huetiful Hair Steamer

Avocado Oil

Flexi rods to try a new style

ACV Rinse Review

So yesterday was my wash day, in my post before I had stated that I was considering trying an ACV Rinse to help with the frizziness that is my hair. I have heard many great things about ACV rinse. It clarifies the hair and scalp, it helps close the hair follicles so that it holds more moisture, makes the hair softer and shinier, and it also balances the ph in the hair. So I wash my hair with a sulfate free shampoo (will write a blog about my experience with that), Deep conditioned with my staple Elasta QP DPR-11 mixed with Castor and Grapeseed oil for 3 hours and rinsed in the shower with cool water and then did my final rinse with 1/4 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with 2 cups of water. (shoutout to Sunshyne for the recipe). I did notice the smell and no matter how much you dilute it, it's strong lol. I noticed right after that my hair was softer and more manageable. i added my leave ins and oils in sections and let it air dry. So here is my Verdict: My hair still had a little frizz, but not as bad as before. My hair feels extremely soft, smoother, shinier and moisturized. Very manageable. The smell faded as my hair dried but came back a little when I GHE last night. I think I will Incorporate this in my regimen on my wash days. Since it's the summer I decide to do more cowashing and do my wash days once every 2 weeks instead of every week, so my hair will hold more moisture and oils.