Avocado and KeraCare Revies

So my last post was on the Avocado Deep Treatment and KeraCare, here are my reviews...
Avocado treatment:  I think I liked it but I will surely give it another go round before I say this is a definite addition to my regimen.  I did leave my hair shiny and smooth but not silky soft as far as protein goes I think it had just the right amount.  It was better than the Placenta protein treatment I did a while back, I vowed never to try that again.

On to the KeraCare: My favorite product so far is the shampoo.  I loved it, hair was clean, scalp was clean, not mention my hair did not feel stripped and I could run my fingers through my hair while the shampoo was still in.  I seriously called my husband in so he could witness it.
Afterwards I used the Leave In- this was a total fail, it was way too thin for my hair.  My hair may be fine but it loves thick leave ins, I did not feel the leave in coated my hair enough, it even left my ends frizzy and poof (I wish I had taken a pic of that). I think I will stick with the Kinky Curly Leave In, my hair loves.
Okay, so on to the Twist and Define Cream: sigh...I thought I was going to have this amazing twist out the next day... sigh again.  My hair dried completely over night but when I took it out in the morning it was a definite no go.  There was no soft hold, my hair was dry with no shine to it at all, I tried rubbing the Hair Milk through it but that just made it frizzy.  I have to admit I was disappointed.  BUT, I am not giving up on the cream, the next time I use it I will be trying it with the Kinky Curly and I will give my results on that. Needless to say I washed my hair.
The Hair Milk: worked marvelous in my daughters hair, OMG, I haven't come across a milk for her hair in like never.  Wonderful for her thick hair.

So after all that, I rewashed my and guess what I did. I applied Kinky Curly Curly Custard and did a wash and go, my first time using this product.  I was pleasantly surprised!

 Here is hair wet with product...I was

afraid I applied too much but as

 it dried it was fine.

Here is hair totally dried by bedtime.

 Next day hair refreshed just using water 

after being smooshed through the night.

No fear though, curls are still poppin

and soft. Tonight I will be rubbing

a moisturizer before bedtime.

See you tomorrow for third day hair.

Avocado Hair Treatment

I love avocados and guacamole is a definite go to with some chips but surely I never thought to put it in my hair, but as I type this I am sitting with avocado hair treatment under a shower cap, now, who knew.
Apparently, avocados are geat for hair growth, strengthens hari and adds shine...one serving of avocado mask for me please.  Avocados (oil) are full of Vitamin E which is important for healthy hair growth and reducing shedding hair, the oil is next on my shopping list. 
Let's not forget about the protein in avocados too, I'm not a protein fan especially after reading some scary failed attemps at protein treatments.  So why not give this one a try, it's not a chemical so surely no harm can be done.

Here is what I did:
2 Avocados
Olive Oil, I started with 2tbsp then added more as needed
jojoba oil, about 2tbsp
water
and blended in my mini food processor.
for storage I put it in my plastic containers, make sure you put the seed in there with the mixture to keep it from turning brown.  Freeze any extra.

My thoughts:  I didn't not have that hallelujah moment with this, but it was a nice treatment.  It was the same effect I get after doing a deep treatment after shampooing and sitting under the dryer, I definitely liked skipping that part.  My hair was shiney though.  Would I do it again, yep, just because...maybe in another 2 weeks to see if the effects are consistent.

Afterwards I used my KeraCare samples to finish washing and styling my hair, be back with that review soon.

Good hair day

I love being natural!! I loved my natural hair before but I love it even more now that it has some length anf I can do more even if it is just pulled back, cause I remember when I couldn't...
Hair of the day: chunky twist out pulled half way back with an EZ Comb.

Protective Style for My Little One

One week of protective style down, 7 more weeks to go.  It is summer vacation and the protecting is on  for the rest of the summer for my Big Girl.  This past week she just wore her hair in 6 cornrows to the back, I gave her a little side part just for a little extra cuteness - sorry no picture.

So today I redid her hair for another week, I did not wash since it was cleaned on last weekend and I did not use lots of products so we were good to go.  Here is her style, cute and simple

Two twists going down the sides with twists on the ends...

 and cornrows up to a ponytail also twisted on the ends

and pinned into a bun...

this style should give me another week if it stays 

pinned up.

Have a great weekend!!!

Homemade Cake /Cookie Pedestal- How To

Yesterday I posted pics of some items, here is what I made with them.

I love hair, but my second love is crafting, although I don't have time to do lots of it during the school year I love the summer cause I can get my craft on. So this week I decided to make a cake or cookie pedestal or whatever you want to put on it, could even be just decoration.

Here are the items used: plate-$1.50, glass candle holder-$2.99, scrapbook paper-$.59 (optional), foam paintbrush and Modge Podge, I used Epoxy mix glue but I am sure E6000 will work well, both you can get from a craft store.

 

Before I got started I made sure to clean the plate and candle holder and dry really good.  You can decorate your plate any way you want to, if you don't want to use paper just buy a pretty and inexpensive plate from a thrift store. **If you are not using paper skip the Modge Podge steps.

1. I cut a circle shape out the size of the center

of the plate and applied a thin layer of  Modge Podge to glue the paper to the plate. You 

can decorate your plate however you want.

 it didn't get super centered but it will do

I then added a just a few words on the outer edge of the plate

for a little more decoration.

2. After letting the paper dry for a couple of hours

  apply a few thin layers of Modge Podge to the top, make sure to follow

the directions on the back of the bottle.

3.  Let the plate dry fully over night, the top will not be tacky at all.

Next, find the center of the plate and trace it to make sure you 

put the glue in the right spot, apply the glue to both the plate and top

of the candle holder.  Please make sure to follow the directions on 

which ever glue you use. The glue will ooze, but just wipe around with a damp towel.

4.  Here is the important part, place some heavy objects on top to add weight

and pressure so that you get a good and firm hold. After 12-24 hours like this

your stand will be ready for use.

here I just placed a box, my heavy pizza stone and big 

Websters dictionary.

Finished project and super easy!