Natural Hair Care: Mini Twist Update

Hey Curlies,

So I've officially had my mini twists in for three weeks. Normally, I only keep them in for three weeks,but I'm going to shoot for four weeks. Here are a few photos:

For the past week, I have been using just strictly organic coconut oil. I've been warming up the oil in an applicator bottle and applying it to my scalp every 3-4 days as I would during my hot oil treatment. I also put this oil on my ends. I will be removing these next weekend.

All last week and this upcoming week, I will be wearing my hair in a loose bun to protect the ends of my hair.

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Hair Care Web Finds: Ouidad Double Detangler Comb

Hey Curlies,

About a week ago, one of my friends tagged me in a post on instagram:

As you can see, it is a comb with two rows of teeth that is used for detangling. Soon after getting excited about this lol, I began to investigate.

The comb is called the Double Detangler by Ouidad. From what I hear, it's either you love it or you hate it. I've heard so many mixed reviews from consumers but many companies give it a high rating. I'm not sure how well this would work on really kinky hair like mine, but it does look cool lol.

I looked up the price on the Ouidad site and it is $26. Now, I'm not sure if I would pay $26 for any comb, but if they ever had a sale...maybe lol.

Have you all used this product before? What did you think of it?

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Product Review: Aphogee ProVitamin Leave In Conditioner

Hey Curlies,

The Aphogee brand is one that I have been using for a very long time. I began using this line back when I wore my hair relaxed and throughout my transitioning process. I decided to revisit one of my favorite products from this line.

What it contains:
Water, Polyquaternium-11, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium collagen Amino Acids, Cocoyl Sarcosine, wheat Germ Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Sorbitol, Wheat Germ Oil, Jojoba Oil, tocopherol, Sulfur, Tallowtrimonium Chloride, Citrci Acid, Polysorbate-80, Nonoxynol-10, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dimethicone, Copoylol, Acetamide MEA, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Fragrance, Quaternium-15, Methylparaben.
What it claims to do:
Detangle and add moisture to hair

Uses:
As a leave in conditioner

My Review:
The first thing that I really love about this brand is that everything is pH balanced. Using products that are already pH balanced is very important in growing healthy hair. I've been using this product right before I detangle and sometimes during the week as a light moisturizer. Using this product on the ends of my hair has shown me a big difference. My ends seem a lot smoother and softer. If you happened to have damaged hair or just trying to maintain your healthy hair, this product would be great. It has a very light scent that isn't overbearing.

Back when my hair was relaxed, I used the entire line of products from this brand and my hair grew like a weed! With continuious use, you will definitely see a difference. I want to note that this product should be mainly used as a leave in conditioner and not a detangler. It has no slip what so ever. The one thing that I don't like about this product is the ingredients. Not every ingredient in this product is natural or organic. It does have some natural ingredients like wheat germ oil and jojoba oil, but either than that, that's all you get.

 Overall I give this product a 4 out of 5 for repairing damaged hair, especially the ends of hair.

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ClassyCurly Profile: Inez

Name: Inez Broom

Social Media Names:  Instagram: CurlyBeSurprise, Twitter: CurlyBeautySurprise

Hair Type:  4c

URL:     http://curlybeautifulsurprise.blogspot.com/

           

How long have you been natural?:    
As of May 17th, 2013, I have been natural 1 year. Yay!

Why did you go natural?:       
After going through years of hair loss and scalp damage due to relaxers, I was encouraged to go natural by my dermatologist and cousins (who are natural divas).

A short regimen you can share:         
I wash my hair every Sunday and Cowash in between if needed. I detangle when I wash and moisturize daily. I don't have a set product line up; I just go with the flow.

What are some of your favorite products?:   
My favorite products are SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, SheaMoisture Kids Curling Butter Cream, Karens Body Beautiful Butter Love, Karens Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia Leave In, and Cantu Moisturizing Twist & Loc Gel.

What are some of your favorite styles?:        
My favorite styles are twist outs and high puffs.

What is your most favorite and least thing about being natural?:    
The ability to change from curly to straight back to curly is the thing I love most about being natural, my least favorite thing is the amount of money I spent on products...I am a Product Junkie.

What is one piece of advice that all women should have(pertaining to confidence)?:         
As long as you feel fierce, that will show to others. Walk with your head held high...."you're gorgeous."

What natural hair bloggers/vloggers inspire you?:   
I am inspired by backsyncfan, ectblogmag, blakizbeautyful, mynaturalsistas, and iknowlee!

Do you have any advice on going natural?:  
Be patient and focus on healthy hair, your journey is going to be different from the next persons.

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Giveaway: African Black Soap Giveaway

Hey Curlies,

This is the official post to enter the African Black Soap Giveaway. Two winners will win one bar soap of the Shea Moisture African Black Soap brand. The giveaway closes next Monday, June 17th. Easy entry is below.

If you would like to see my experience with ABS, click here.

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Health: My Experience with African Black Soap & Giveaway

Hey Curlies,

If you've been keeping up, I told you all how I've been on this crazy natural bar soap kick. I've been using African Black Soap(ABS) on my face for almost a year and now I've been using natural bar soaps for my body. In a past post, I pointed out the benefits of ABS, but now I want to share my experience.

My Experience

Like I said, I've been using this soap for about a year now. The brand that I use is by Nubian Heritage and it only cost me about $3. I use this soap only on my face, but I'm pretty sure that it can be used all over your body. Since using the soap daily, my complexion has evened out as well as a lot of the acne marks that I had have disappeared. I will say that if you do not follow up with a moisturizer that your skin will become a little dry, so I use the WalMart brand, Equate, dual action moisturizer as a follow up and I'm good to go!

Giveaway??

The brand that I use is Nubian Heritage, but the brand that I will be giving away is by Shea Moisture. The same company owns both of these businesses so that ingredients are very similar. Fortunately for you all, the Shea Moisture brand is a lot bigger! Here are the details:

• There will be TWO winners that will receive one bar of the Shea Moisture African Black Soap
• Opens Monday, June 10th and closes the following Monday, June 17th
• Only U.S. residence are able to enter
• This giveaway is not sponsored by Shea Moisture or any other company

Ready to enter? Click here

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Natural Hair: I've Been Featured!

Hey Curlies,

I've been featured on Precious Curls and I just wanted to share it with you all. I am very excited about this feature and it gives a little more information about my hair journey. Check it out! Click here.

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