PRODUCT REVIEW

Being that I am Pro-Natural..meaning I'm all for non relaxed hair..I've been searching around for products for my natural clients that will help define there natural curl. During my search I came across Mixxed Chicks. This product was designed by two women of color. Besides shampoo and conditioner, there is a list of other products in this line that boost about how well it will define your curls. To be totally honest I wasn't impressed. I felt the shampoo was drying out the hair and It left my client's scalp itchy. Even though the label claims to be "moisturizing" I felt it actually was the total opposite. I did however enjoy the leave in condition in MODERATION. I felt it did tame the curls and it smells amazing. I would recommend the leave in conditioner to anyone looking to tame there curls without your hair looking dry or hard..but that's where my recommendation ends..sorry : )

My Work

This client wanted to add length to her hair, so I decided to do a partial weave. I used 16 inch extensions to get the desired look. Her natural hair is shoulder length and brown in color. I used a Jet black semi permanent  color on her, and cut layers throughout the front. The finished product looks natural and is very versatile.

HAIR FACT OF THE WEEK

Lets talk sulfate. Have you ever looked at the back of your shampoo bottle and actually read the ingredients? If you haven't you should. Many shampoo's contain an ingredient usually labeled sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. Sulfate is basically bubbles. It's what makes your shampoo lather up when you wash your hair. A lot of people don't know the damaging effects this ingredient can have on there hair. Sulfate dries out the hair and strips it of it's natural oils. It can even dry out your hair follicles and lead to hair loss. It can also cause eye and skin irritation. It's best to use sulfate free products. They may cost more but it's worth it. Lean towards more natural ingredients..it may not lather up they way you like/or used to..but at the end of the day you'll be happier with how much healthier your hair is. Also, if you have color in your hair..you will be surprised how vibrant your color stays. Check out my product reviews..I posted a shampoo that's sulfate free. Loreal also just released a sulfate free shampoo that's easier to get a hold of..It retails for $6.99 you can find it Here

PRODUCT REVIEW

One of my main staples in hair products is Aragan oil. I love this stuff! Its light weight..moisturizing..De-frizzing, adds shine..a color booster..and smells great. I love to use it on hair extensions and wigs, especially if the hair has been used for sometime. The oil does a great job of restoring the hair back to a silky form. When I first heard about this oil a couple of years ago..I started using the Moroccan oil brand. I loved everything about there product except the price! I than found a cheaper alternative in Sally's! Can y'all tell I love that place yet? lol After working with the cheaper oil I felt that they worked the same and I've been using it ever since. I recommend this product for everyday use on every kind of hair texture. I stay away from grease and all products that are heavy. This product is just the opposite and It's a must have! If you want to try it out you can find the cheaper version Here It retails for $9.49. The more popular brand you can find Here It retails for $40.95.

More Where That Came From...

Me and my sister are only a year apart. We've been best friends from the beginning and are still crazy close. Since I decided I wanted to be a beautician, she's always willing to be my muse. You guys will be seeing many styles I've done on her..but this post is going to focus on a cut I gave her. I  did a slightly angled bob, followed by a semi permanent color in jet black.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Okay so I ALWAYS use a protective heat spray every time I use heat. It coats the hair, leaves it shiny, helps straighten, an most of all helps Protect from damage. I'm very careful when I pick  products to use. I never want to use anything too heavy. I stay away from petroleum based products. I found this product on one of my many visits to Sally's. It's called Ion straightening solutions. It's paraben Free and 100% vegan. I love it because it keeps the hair flowing and definitely helps with the straightening process..It retails for $7.49. If you use heat often it's a must try..you can find it Here!

Getting Mom Natural

Growing up..My mom always took joy in keeping me and my sisters hair healthy. She would wash, condition and grease our hair every 2 weeks. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and I'm the one taking care of her hair! lol. My mom had been relaxing her hair since she was a teenager..but since I've started caring for her hair..I convinced her to go natural..She has been natural for over a year now and the results are great! Her hair got stronger, healthier, and started to grow much longer. Being that her hair is naturally curly, I showed her ways to wash and go or wear it straight. This is her progress. Love you mom