CALLING ALL PJS!!

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HEY PJS!!! OUR TIME HAS FINALLY COME!! With all these wonderful deals my PJ itch is in FULL effect for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

My Hair Wishlist is burning a hole in my pocket just waiting to be scratched off...but of course I only have items my hair NEEDS *insert sly grin* Here's a couple of things I am definitely getting my hands on.....

First, I'm getting a Hair Therapy Wrap. I HATE being confined to one spot when I'm DC-ing. I need to be mobile.

Next I'm hitting up Karen's Body Beautiful. I hear the Sweet Ambrosia is divine.

Then off to Jane Carter.

Buy 16 oz Curl Defining Cream, get Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner FREE
Buy Nourish & Shine, get Natural Hold Spray Gel FREE
Buy Twist & Lock, get Natural Hold Locking Spray FREE
Buy Hair Nourishing Cream, get Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner FREE

FINALLY I'm going to Oyin Handmade. I'm long overdue for their Burnt Sugar Pomade.

20% off everything, return of sugar berry pomade

free shipping on orders over $60 with coupon code thankyou2011

Head over here to check out even MORE deals.

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!

PROSTYLE WITHOUT TWISTS

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Hey All! Tired of just 2-strand twisting your hair for ProStyling? Yeah...me too. Here's a cute style you can add to your hair file. Although we don't totally get away from twists completely, it's only one :)

I tried it out...but I'm too embarrassed to post what it looked like :( I need more help on my twisting/rolling from the back.

Check out the vid (she starts the hair portion around 4:55):

HAPPY PROSTYLING!!

SHEDDING vs. BREAKAGE

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Ooooh CHILD! I cannot tell you how many times I've asked myself this question, "Is it breakage or am I shedding?" When I'm doing my twists or coming out of a ProStyle, it seems like SO MUCH of my hair comes out :( I could be exaggerating (which I normally do), but I would just love not to see any of my hair come out. Not realistic, but a girl can dream right?

I found this WONDERFUL article that discusses the differences. Definitely check it out.

Shedding vs. Breakage

Enjoy!

**OY VEY** DRY HAIR

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Dry hair is Foxy's Public Enemy #1. When my hair gets overly dry, it becomes unmanageable!! When oil and moisture escapes our hair, it becomes dry and lacks the sheen and the soft texture we desire. The drier it gets, the more our hair becomes brittle and dull, just plain ol' rough. Not good AT ALL. Especially during these cooler months.

So what can we add to our hair regimen to combat dry hair? Let's look in our kitchen FIRST! No need to run out if you don't have to right??

** Add Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids ~ Incorporating salmon, fish oil, flax seeds, nuts, and walnuts to our eating diet will deliver Omega-3 essential fatty acids to our body which in turn produces strong and healthy hair. These acids return luster to our wary tresses

** Vinegar ~ Refresh your dry hair with a vinegar rinse. Vinegar elevates shine and cleanliness. Adding vinegar to your hair also controls dandruff and prevents frizz *CHEERS * Just mix 2 cups of water with 1/2 cup of vinegar

** Avocado and Banana Mix ~ Combine a small overripe banana with avocado and spread into your hair. Leave in for about 1 hour, then rinse. Your hair should feel MUCH better

** Eggs ~ Create a lather by whipping an egg in lukewarm water and apply to your hair. Rinse with lukewarm water. Your hair will be cleaner with a little extra shine :)

***BONUS DC Treatment ~ Combine 3 eggs, 2T of olive oil (or your preferred oil), and 1 t of vinegar. Apply to your hair and cover with a plastic shower cap. Leave in for 30 minutes. Follow up with a regular 'poo or co-wash.

** Oil ~ Rubbing a small amount of oil into the scalp makes an effective treatment for dry hair. Olive oil or coconut oil works really well.

** Hot Oil Treatments ~ Massage 2T of your preferred oil into your hair, followed by wrapping your head in a warm, damp towel. Wait 30 minutes and then rinse.

** Biotin ~ Taking a biotin supplement helps strengthen dry hair as well.

What else do you do to make sure your hair isn't dry? Me...I grease my scalp and moisturize twice daily. More on that later though ;)

LOC'D AND LOADED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hey my Loc'd up Lovelies!! I saw this lady that had these GORGEOUS curls, just as beautiful and bouncy as ever!! I had to know how she did them.

Now...I am used to seeing the crinkly-type locs but not so much the spiral curled locs. I was enamored!! I was all in her head, lolol. She told me she used Pipe Cleaners. The actual craft supply Pipe Cleaners!! I'm ALL about the crafts, so y'all KNOW I had to look this up.

We are about to hit the holiday party season so why not razzle and dazzle in these DIY curls?? I encourage you to give this a try!

Check the tutorial I found:

HAPPY STYLING!!!

SPEAK OUT FOR BEAUTY

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Are you a licensed beauty professional who wants to make a change in laws governing the industry right here in Ohio??

Join Senator Shirley Smith, Ladosha Wright, Aziza Yasmine, Monica Daniels-Green, and Nuccio Basilisco

at the

SPEAK OUT FOR BEAUTY Symposium

New Laws Affecting the Beauty Industry

Monday November 7, 2011

at

Carrie Cerino's Italian Restaurant and Party Center

from 10am to 1:30pm

Come express your concerns regarding the laws and offer suggestions on how to make them better DIRECTLY with your state officials (use it as a networking opportunity as well)

HAIR POROSITY (PT. 2)

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Hey guys!!! Oh how I've missed you *cyber hug* I mean I really feel like I just deserted y'all :....( just awful.

Now on to business...

Consider this:

Do you feel like your hair just drinks up water and conditioner?

Does your hair "feel" wet?

Do you notice little water pellets lying on top of your hair?

If you've answered yes, then you have a HIGHLY porous head of hair. High porosity is generally caused by heat and chemical damage, be it coloring or previous relaxers or whatever. The cuticles of the hair have lifted so much that water, conditioners, basically everything that isn't heavy just seeps right through. Your hair is fragile and heavy manipulation (excessive brushing/combing/detangling) can be damaging.

For this type of hair PROTEIN IS YOUR FRIEND!! I repeat PROTEIN IS YOUR FRIEND!! Incorporate routine protein treatments in your hair regimen. This is exactly what is needed to repair the "holes" in your hair, but of course don't forget to moisturize afterwards or your hair will be stiff as a board, lolol.