New Additions: Aphogee ..???

So, i decided to change up my hair regime a bit and add some new products.  I didn't really have much protein in my regime so figured i should get some. i did some researched and decided to get the Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor and the Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer. 

I read a lot of good reviews on these two products.  The 2 minute is a wash out conditioner while the keratin and green tea is a leave in.

So far..i dunno =S...i used the 2 minute reconstructor back in January before i got a sew in weave...and then when i took the weave out and washed it, again using now both of these products, i found  my hair was breaking ...a lot...and still is! =(! so i have no clue..these are the only things i changed about my regime. but I'm going to continue to use them and see. since I've only used them 2 or 3 times. if my hair continues to break then i will stop. 
I don't know it if just winter time and my hair is just going through something or what. but my next wash, I'ma not use either of these products and see if the breakage is the same or not.

I don't wanna make any other conclusions on these products...I'm sure there good, just maybe not for me. Ill do an update next month!

till then,

..xo

HAIR TALK 101: Wigged OUT!

Soooo...i made a custom quick weave and/or wig for myself! WOOT!

I was not sure how it would turn out :S but quite happy with the results!! I get compliments on my hair alll the time! =)

     Items used:

• Styrofoam head
• weaving net
• needle
• thread
• weave-i used 14" and 16"
• scissors

Pretty much just placed the weave net on the head and started sewing...and when i got to the closure part i sewed a tiny circle but still wasn't too sure how to do the closure by sewing so i just glued it in...

I didn't do it in one sitting..so don't know exactly how long it took..heres a vid (my first one *squeal*) of me just kinda talkin bout it..

enjoy!

WHY? Well for one, I wanted to give my hair a break so figured this would be a great way too..an advantage to wigs is that you can take them on and off each day and it makes it easier to take care of your real hair underneath...for example to moisturize and seal every night... also its a great protective style, especially in this chilly winter/spring season of ours.

Also, by doing it on my own, I save money. If i didn't like it, i could only blame myself. Sometimes you go to hair stylists and you don't like the finished product, either because its not how you wanted it or how you expected it to turn out... and your stuck with it and most likely wasted money paying for it. #justsaying

p.s. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE AND WOULD LIKE YOUR OWN..JUST HOLLA!!

..xo

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead...SONG OF THE DAY!

Well, this is just a quick post. Just wanna put the spotlight on ADELE. Shes an English singer and song writer..who i feel has BEEN slept on, but her light is shining much brighter now!  At only 22 she has already won a Grammy in 2009 for best new pop artist. And I feel its only the beginning for her, cause her voice is just so infectious and beautiful! Her debut album "19", featured songs such as 'Chasing Pavement', 'Cold Shoulder', and 'Hometown Glory'.

And now her 2nd album "21", features this song, 'Someone Like You', 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'He Wont Go'. Her album seems to be doing extraordinary in the UK..which is great!! I just hope more ppl in the Americans take in her music..YOUR MISSING OUT if your not! lol

Anyways...Enjoy

...xo

***UPDATE**** I WENT TO BUY HER ALBUM TODAY..ANDDD IT WAS SOLD OUT! :( LOL WELL THAT'S GOOD, FOR HER..BUT SUCKY FOR ME, LOL..SO I RETRACT MY STATEMENT ABOUT THE AMERICA'S NOT SEEING HER TALENT..CLEARLY WE DO! =)

MINI MAKEUP HAUL!

So, these are just some of the recent purchases i have made.

1. MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Powder

2. MAC eyeshadow-TEXTURE

3.Korres Face Primer

4. Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer

5. Black Opal Fade and Conceal

Have I tried out all of these products yet? Yes.

However, Im not yet ready to do a review on them.  Just giving it a bit more time.  I will say however, so far so good, no major complaints! :) 

I purchased the MAC products from the MAC Store. The Too Faced and Korres Primers from Sephora.  And the Black Opal from the BSS.

...xo

HAIR TALK 101: CROCHET BRAIDS

So this is my FIRST official hair talk post.  When I'm gonna talk about hair or hair techniques and styles, i will be titling the posts as HAIR TALK 101.  Any who, this first feature is about Crochet Braids. This technique is mostly known and used by African, Caribbean and African American women.


Pretty much you cornrow about 10-20 braids back, and then take some hair extensions, usually bulk type of hair (human or synthetic) and then latch hook strands of the hair into the braids.


What's great about it is that it involves no glue, no caps, and no leaving of your hair out.  its a great protective style for anybody, and is especially good for females who are transitioning from relaxed to natural, or even natural ladies who want to switch things up a bit.  Another benefit is that it allows your hair to grow tremendously and takes less time than doing single braids.


Ive been wanting to try this technique for a while.  After stumbling upon it sometime last year on YouTube, it looked so interesting.  This week i did it for a friend, and it came out pretty well.




FRONT

BACK

TOP

Notice how the top view looks like it her OWN hair!! no worries of trying to blend your hair with the weave. :) *bbm dance icon*

Anywho, for this technique you will need:

1. Know how to or know someone who can cornrow real good/decent!!!
2. About 2 packs of hair bulk (from BSS)
3. A crochet hook/latch hook (from BSS)
4. Possibily a needle and thread just to sew the ends of the braids together if there hair is long. (from BSS)
5. Time and Patience! lol

It wasnt too bad, the longest part was probably the braiding. I didnt go straight back, but did a slight angle. 

Next time ima be tryin this style on myself, and i cant wait!

Till next time,
...xo