HAIR FACT OF THE WEEK!!!!

Did you know the average person's hair grows about a 1/2 of inch every month. That's about 6 inches a year. With this being said, Imagine how long it took the ends of your hair..to actually become the ends of your hair. This part of your hair is the most damaged, being that it has been through the most processing. Environmental, chemicals, heat, Chlorine..etc. These are some of the main factors why it is so important to trim your ends. Most people should get a trim every 8 weeks. This keeps your hair stronger, less prone to split ends, and more likely to grow longer. This process is a must if you want to maintain a head of healthy hair. If growing your hair longer is one of your main focuses, paying attention to your ends is one of the most important things you can do. In addiction to trims, it also good to use daily moisturizers on your ends and to use a thicker kind of moisturizer at night. Using these tips you will find your hair to be longer, stronger, thicker, and less prone to breakage. Nexxus has a good product line for your ends..find it Here!

PRODUCT REVIEW!!

OK guys..so I was in target a couple of months ago and I was going down the hair and makeup aisle like I always do when! I ran across this product. It's called Shea Moisture. It's 100% organic with all natural ingredients like i Love!.They have a whole line of products..from shampoo..to deep conditioners..to curl pudding. This is a great product for curly/course hair. It's very moisturizing which is the key essential to our hair's health. Each product ranges around $10 each, which isn't that bad. You can find them at your local Target or you can go right Here!

I'M BACK..

Yes..I'm back. Sorry for the delay. I've had so much going on!!! I have so many new things to share with you guys. Plenty of new product reviews, as well as a how to videos. I also did a photo shoot for the relaunch of Skin Deep for The Urban Daily..I did hair and makeup. The spread will be up on April 1st, so be sure to check it out. Follow them @SDModels_TUD for more info. I will be doing monthly shoots with them. I also will be posting some behind the scene shots of me doing my thing ; ) So Stay tuned!

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.