tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46746216219850663012024-03-05T18:30:19.693-05:00ALL NAPTURALDedicated to the Maintenance and Styling of Natural HairLaquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-10970380675116236912022-03-17T16:43:00.000-04:002022-03-17T16:43:02.895-04:00Hey! Dusting off my YT Channel and Blog - Check out my first video - Bobeam Turmeric Face Paste Removal/Face Balm Application<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AhMqO5B1Z0Y/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/AhMqO5B1Z0Y" frameborder="0"></iframe>Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-91031457612842139062015-07-01T15:30:00.000-04:002015-07-01T15:30:48.371-04:00Protecting Your Hair from the Summer HeatHey everyone,<br />
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Check out my latest article on the Examiner.com - Info 101: How Can I Protect My Hair in the Summer? It's a re-vamp/throwback of an older post, but of course still relevant for the summer - especially with upcoming July 4th outdoor celebrations this weekend :)<br />
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Here is a sneak peek...<br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Just as you
shop for sunscreen products in the summer months, you also need to think about
protecting your hair as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">The sun’s
ultraviolet rays not only cause severe skin damage, but can also damage your
hair from the cuticle to the cortex – from the outside in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Sun, salt,
sand and chlorine are all harsh on your hair. The best way to protect your hair
from these elements is to cover it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">When you
are going to be outside in the sun for long periods of time i.e. a trip to the
beach, outside concert or fair, use a silk/satin scarf, silk/satin lined cap or
hat, or even an umbrella to protect your hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Another
step you can take to protect your hair from summer elements is to moisturize,
moisturize, moisturize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Sun, salt,
sand and chlorine all rob your hair of moisture, which is an integral part of
maintaining healthy hair....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Click <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/info-101-how-can-i-protect-my-hair-the-summer" target="_blank">Here </a>to read more and to see the DIY Honey Hair Tea Rinse step-by-step video :)</b></div>
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Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!</div>
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Peace and Blessings ...</div>
Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-24148538966112848722015-05-15T17:12:00.000-04:002015-05-15T17:12:01.572-04:00Yay! I'm a Self Published Author!!!Hey everyone,<br />
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I have been super busy these last few months, vending and speaking at hair events, and working on new products and stocking up the <a href="http://www.bobeamnaturalproducts.com/" target="_blank">Bobeam Natural Products </a>website and what goes without saying neglecting my blog. I am making a commitment today to do better :)<br />
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And as the title of this blog states I am a Self-Published Author!!! I can now cross that off my vision board - and I'm sooo psyched. My book is titled - The Natural Hair Care Journey... Top 5 Most-Asked Questions.<br />
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My plan is for it to be the first in a series of books. This one answers the questions I get from people I meet while riding public transportation, standing in check-out and fast food lines, etc... The first being "How Do I Get My Hair to Do That? - something people always ask when they see me wearing a fresh (and still wet) wash and go or fresh twist-out :)<br />
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Other topics are keeping hair moisturized, hair growth, avoiding becoming a product junkie and DIY easy product recipes.<br />
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The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Click <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Hair-Journey-Most-Asked-Questions/dp/1507600615/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431723716&sr=8-1&keywords=The+natural+hair+journey...top+5+most+asked" target="_blank">here</a> to order :) Also check out the book video promo below.<br />
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Peace and Blessings ...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-81502566283545863052014-12-18T13:06:00.001-05:002014-12-18T13:08:29.393-05:00All About Bobeam - Guest Blogger PostHey everyone,<br />
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Check out my guest blogger post on <a href="http://beauty-options.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Better Beauty Options </a>website. In the post I discuss how I started Bobeam Products and give advice to those looking to start their own business.<br />
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<a href="http://beauty-options.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Better Beauty Options</a> is an up and coming website packed with information on cosmetic/skin care products. In the words of its creator, " My goal is not to constantly repeat the same links, but to share links that might not have been considered.<br />
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For example, wouldn't it surprise you if an ingredient in your makeup or nail polish had been banned by the CDC but yet it is still being created? Yes - that is why I am creating this website to reveal the unexpected and to expand your knowledge."<br />
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Below is a sneak peek of my guest post ...<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 27px;">" Just like a number of other ‘mixtresses’ I started making products for myself. My favorite </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 27px;">natural hair community Nappturality has tons of posts on homemade products. After </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 27px;">using recipes from the forum I branched off to experiment with my own ideas ...</span></span></div>
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 27px;">I became fascinated with the idea of shampoo bars. I liked the idea that you could wash </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 27px;">your hair and, if you wanted, your body as well with one product ..."</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://beauty-options.weebly.com/bobeam-products-owner-speaks-out/bobeam-natural-products" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to check out the entire post.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
Peace and Blessings...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-69002040590459216772014-12-12T17:14:00.002-05:002014-12-12T17:14:39.343-05:00Be Bald and Beautiful (Still) by Sassy6.comHey everyone :) The following piece was submitted by <a href="http://sassy6.com/">Sassy6.com</a>. Check out their very informative on solutions for those who want to cover their heads after suffering from hair loss.<br />
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<b><span lang="EN-AU">Be Bald and Beautiful (Still)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU">By
<a href="http://sassy6.com/">Sassy6.com</a></span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">We have
heard about it so many times and yet, hair loss (technically called alopecia)
continues to be a drastic adjustment that people, especially those battling
cancer, can’t seem to totally prepare themselves for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Doctors say the best way to deal with hair loss is to plan ahead; losing hair during chemo
therapy is bound to happen to most people, so even before you start getting treatment, you should start thinking about how
you would want to deal with the impending change in your appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Do I want a wig, scarf or turban? Will I be comfortable wearing it? Should I get hair </span><span lang="EN-AU">regrowth treatments after I</span>
have<span lang="EN-AU"> completed my chemotherapy sessions? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">These are the questions you should ask yourself before deciding which one
of these options suits your needs best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Hair loss is a personal issue so it is very important that you think through how you plan
to deal with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">There are many options available ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU">1. Save what</span>’</b><b><span lang="EN-AU">s left</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Cancer
patients usually start shedding hair about one to three weeks after
chemotherapy. The hair loss is gradual -</span><span lang="EN-AU">some see a few strands falling off,
some find clumps of hair. During this
stage, you might want to preserve whatever hair is left on your head by using a
mild shampoo then patting -</span><span lang="EN-AU">not aggressive rubbing -</span><span lang="EN-AU">your hair dry after you shower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Also, avoid
using hair products -</span><span lang="EN-AU">clips,
gels and the like -</span><span lang="EN-AU">that
could damage your hair further. Should you wish to use one, make sure to consult your doctor first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU">2. Chop it off</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">There are
cancer patients who choose to cut their hair even before they start getting
treatment. But remember, this option may
not be for everyone. Consider doing this
only when you</span> have<span lang="EN-AU">
decided that you</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">d
rather deal with the hair loss this way than seeing your hair gradually fall
off everywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU">3. Get it covered</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">How would you want to cover your head? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">By the time you</span>
ha<span lang="EN-AU">ve started to shed hair or have gone totally bald, you should already
have a plan in mind of how you want to cover your head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-AU">Cap or hat</span></i></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">The thing with caps or hats is that they may not be appropriate to wear at all times. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">But when you find
the perfect occasion to wear one, be sure to put on the best one you ha</span><span lang="EN-AU">ve got. After all, this is your new crowning glory, or at least until you grow your tresses back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-AU">Scarf</span></i></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Now that
you ha</span><span lang="EN-AU">ve gone bald but
don</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">t want to go around
with your head uncovered, how about getting yourself a scarf? They come in several colors and are made of
different materials. For everyday use,
make sure to get scarves that are made of light and thin fabric like linen,
jersey, rayon or cotton. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">For
dressier occasions, put on a silk or satin scarf. Unlike those that are made of lighter
materials, scarves made of silk or satin may be more difficult to tie but are guaranteed
to make you look more chic and elegant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-AU">Wig</span></i></b><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">So you</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">re getting yourself a wig.
If you ha</span><span lang="EN-AU">ve decided that
this is how you</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">d want
to cover your head – Go For It! You</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">ll be amazed at the many ways by
which you could experiment with your look by trying on different wigs. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">But if you choose to wear wigs and want to
keep your original look before your hair loss, always remember to choose one
that</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">s about the same
color and texture as your hair. That
way, the change won</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">t
be as noticeable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">When you
have decided to wear a wig, which isn</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">t as simple as choosing the style and color, keep in mind the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><b>·</b> <i>Before
buying a wig, check with your doctor first to check to see if the purchase
could be covered by your insurance provider.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><b>·</b> <i>Buy more
than one wig</i></span><i> - </i><span lang="EN-AU"><i>one for
everyday use and one for special occasions before starting treatment<u>,</u>
and make sure to get wigs that can be adjusted.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Also
consider the type of wig you want to use.
More people are drawn to using synthetic wigs as these need less care
and styling than those made of human hair.
But if you</span> a<span lang="EN-AU">re
particular about wearing one that</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">s closest to your hair type, consider getting wigs made of human hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">One
beautiful thing about wearing wigs made of human hair is that they can be
styled and colored as often as you want.
You can also choose to make it short or long, brown or<u> </u>blonde<u>,</u>
depending on your mood and/or on what your hairstylist suggests for your
signature look. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Sassy6
offers a variety of interesting hair extensions, you can visit them here: <a href="http://sassy6.com/">sassy6.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Hair loss
due to cancer should no</span><span lang="EN-AU">t
be as bad as it sounds. As long as you</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">re prepared for it, there are many
options available for you so you</span>’<span lang="EN-AU">d still be confident and beautiful, even when you ha</span><span lang="EN-AU">ve gone bald.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-83766362594054728342014-11-20T15:32:00.000-05:002014-11-20T15:32:06.995-05:00Carols Daughter's Product Junkie Rehab Commercial - Dismantling Product Closets, One Conditioner at a Time.Hey everyone!<br />
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I'm sure I'm not alone claiming the title "Recovering Product Junkie" - lol And with the upcoming Black Friday sales around the corner it will be a struggle for me to hold on to that title - but I'm going to remain strong and only replenish things that I am totally out of. Well at least that's the plan :)<br />
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Carol's Daughter in conjunction with Special Boy Films produced a funny but eye -opening Product Junkie Rehab Commercial. Check it out below. But first here is the synopsis...<br />
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<pre style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.2999992370605px; white-space: normal;">You know that closet--the one with the hair cream you bought two years ago on a whim? It’s still there, along with 40 other products. </pre>
<pre style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.2999992370605px; white-space: normal;">
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<pre style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.2999992370605px; white-space: normal;">Welcome to the life of a hair product junky. It may be hard to say goodbye to that mountain of conditioners, but finally, we have the solution to your expensive addiction.
Enter the world of Carol’s Daughter’s Product Junky Rehab, where women come and face their hair product obsessions with a team of concerned consultants. </pre>
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Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-2189636394727400382014-09-09T16:29:00.003-04:002014-09-09T16:48:06.750-04:00SheaMoisture CosmeticsHey everybody!<br />
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I'm sure by now you all know that cosmetics have now been added to the Shea Moisture product line.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.sheamoisturecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Shea Moisture cosmetic line</a> consists of foundations, color correcting
concealer, lip gloss, lip exfoliator, wet/dry eye shadow, mineral blush,
lip/cheek blush and pressed powder. These all come in a variety of
shades suitable for all cultures.<br />
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In the same vein as the Shea
Moisture hair product line, the new cosmetic line is made with healthy
ingredients. The line is preservative and paraben-free. Like all Shea
Moisture products, the cosmetic line can be purchased at Target.<br />
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I had the opportunity to try the Shea Moisture Lip Gloss
and the Shea Moisture Lip Exfoliator. First off, I loved the unique
wooden tubes that both the gloss and exfoliator are packaged in. They are super cute!<br />
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Shea Moisture Lip Exfoliator worked wonderfully to exfoliate and
moisturize my lips. It was very easy to apply and left my lips feeling
silky smooth. I just leave the exfoliator on for a few moments then as per the directions, wipe it off with a damp cloth. <br />
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I followed the lip exfoliator with the Shea
Moisture Lip Gloss in the color Caroline. Again, the lip gloss was very
easy to apply and a little went a long way. Thanks to the exfoliator, it
glided smoothly onto my lips.<br />
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The lip gloss feels very light and
not sticky/gummy and leaves a nice sheer sheen that lasted for hours - I
reapplied only once during the day after I ate lunch.<br />
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I highly
recommend both the Shea Moisture lip exfoliator (which will be in heavy
rotation during the upcoming fall/winter season) and the lip gloss for
those who are looking for great moisturizing, conditioning and
paraben-free products.<br />
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Overall, I give both products 5-stars and
will definitely purchase them again. I am also eager to try more colors
and other items in the Shea Moisture line.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.sheamoisturecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Shea Moisture Cosmetics</a> for more information. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had the opportunity to review one of Celebrity Natural Hair Stylist Felicia Leatherwood's favorite things - the Detangle Brush. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the website DetangleBrush.com<a href="http://www.detanglebrush.com/" target="_blank">http://www.detanglebrush.com/</a>, this brush is her favorite because of the following 7 reasons:</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Awesome brush for detangling single strand knots</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Excellent when it comes to saving hair - little to no shedding of your natural hair</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">3. Brush moves with the hair, so there is no pulling or breaking of the hair</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">4. Hair cleans easily out of brush</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">5. Defines curls and waves in hair</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">6. Best use during your conditioning treatments to detangle hair</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">7. It's the ultimate detangle brush</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The Detangle Brush has smoothe bristles and the rows separate...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">I decided to test the brush on 3 different hair types - well the brush arrived the very weekend that I had 3 clients lined up - each one having different hair types. It was the first time that I was actually 'excited' I had a weekend filled with doing hair so I could put the Detangle Brush to the test - lol</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The first client had soft, gray hair with a loose curl pattern (second pic in the before and after pics below). I washed and conditioned her hair then used the brush on her damp hair and it worked great - pretty much slid right through her hair.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">And of course, with detangling out of the way it didn't take long to style her hair and I only used a comb to part her hair when styling.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The next client had a tighter curl pattern and much more hair (last pic in the before and after pics below) - so I decided to use the brush to detangle her hair in preparation to braid before washing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">After taking down her 2-week-old style I detangled with my fingers first, then lightly spritzed sections of her hair with water. And just like I did with the first client, I started using the brush from the ends of her hair and worked my way toward the roots.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I was happily surprised that the Detangle Brush worked well with just water-spritzed hair as well, and again the brush glided through her hair with no pulling or breaking. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">In between clients I noticed that it didn't take long to clean the brush and that it was really not a lot of hair in the brush.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Client # 3</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The last client had an even tighter curl pattern (first pic in the before and after pics below). Her hair had been cornrowed under a sew-in weave for a few months as well. After cutting out the weave and taking down the cornrows and again detangling with my fingers first, I spritzed her hair with water to detangle before washing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Again, just like the second client the Detangle Brush worked great! Now she did have more shed hair of course, since her hair had been cornrowed for a few months, but there was no snagging, or breakage while using the brush.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">After washing and conditioning her hair I decided to put the Detangle Brush's curl defining skills to the test. I added a little leave-in conditioner in the client's hair (<a href="http://www.bobeamnaturalproducts.com/#!product/prd3/2071447295/bobeam-condish" target="_blank">New Bobeam Condish</a>) and while her hair was fairly wet (not dripping wet) I sectioned her hair starting from the back and gently brushed through sections of her hair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">As I slid the Detangle Brush through her hair, her curls began to clump together nicely. I was very excited with the results and did her entire hair - although she opted for me to cornrow it right back up for another sew-in. But at least I got some good pics -lol</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">All in all, I loved the results on each client. I was able to test all of the reasons described by Felicia Leatherwood - no pulling/breaking, defines curls, easy to clean, etc ... and the brush passed the test with flying colors! Visit the website to purchase a <a href="http://www.detanglebrush.com/detangle-brush.html" target="_blank">Detangle Brush</a> of your own.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Check out my YouTube Video Review for more pics</span></span><br />
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Peace and Blessings ...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-29803665397944856892014-03-19T16:23:00.003-04:002014-03-19T16:23:39.012-04:00Puff Cuff Giveaway Winner Announced!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Peace and Blessings...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-43098020364630899212014-03-11T15:10:00.002-04:002014-03-11T15:10:54.869-04:00Pre-Spring PuffCuff Giveaway!Hey Everyone!<br />
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The main accessory I will be using with my wash and goes and puffs is the wonderful <a href="http://puffcuffhairclamp.com/" target="_blank">PuffCuff Hair Clamp</a> . </div>
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The PuffCuff Hair Clamp will replace all of those old hair accessories - rubber/elastic bands/headbands with little teeth that are often very tight and pull and tangle hair. It is very durable and made for all hair types - a "remix of the banana clip".<br />
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The wrap can be used for hot oil or other scalp treatments as well.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI01v0HXhs86s_oKZ_UtrXzwFAmpjEMVE6yQkxYQsBAJZk_yy90vARsTsSw5QUuTBEtHYQGE4mz_Ngb82ODdcn-IrVYwOkQaz1be73XbSxSHeJRip9pbJtny2KPyw2-ch4ZfL-GALx72M/s640/blogger-image-669224686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI01v0HXhs86s_oKZ_UtrXzwFAmpjEMVE6yQkxYQsBAJZk_yy90vARsTsSw5QUuTBEtHYQGE4mz_Ngb82ODdcn-IrVYwOkQaz1be73XbSxSHeJRip9pbJtny2KPyw2-ch4ZfL-GALx72M/s640/blogger-image-669224686.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The HairTherapyWrap came with 3 gel packs, disposable plastic cap and of course directions.</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>There are two ways to heat the cap - the gel packs can be either put in boiling water for a few minutes before they are inserted into the wrap, or after they are inserted the entire cap can be put into a microwave to be heated. 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Throughout the 20 minutes the wrap stayed warm as well - which was great :)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9FSxI-NEwnFMQUoqClxxgUCzolU6F0iS9uRrkmgwSQUZRgZM2IviCf0C1rhec2LNoFdNWvC7uF4ZGcEM32g5lAJCW7TqyIoO7XQU6xUazqyy2b5-bIXT7SPmea5TXEkxno3Ik1T8vb0/s640/blogger-image-822458337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9FSxI-NEwnFMQUoqClxxgUCzolU6F0iS9uRrkmgwSQUZRgZM2IviCf0C1rhec2LNoFdNWvC7uF4ZGcEM32g5lAJCW7TqyIoO7XQU6xUazqyy2b5-bIXT7SPmea5TXEkxno3Ik1T8vb0/s640/blogger-image-822458337.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I was very satisfied with the results. After I rinsed out the conditioner, my hair was super soft and moisturized and easy to detangle. 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The winners of the giveway are Audra Garland and Jaime Hazard. Congrats ladies!<br />
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Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-47398558175105850642013-10-30T16:41:00.000-04:002013-11-15T15:30:36.979-05:00Shampoo Bar Giveaway!Hey everyone,<br />
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In light of the Holiday season being right around the corner I figured a good way to get everyone in the "gifting" mood is to host a giveaway :)<br />
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Bobeam Natural Products along with <a href="http://checkinguout.wordpress.com/blog/" target="_blank">CHECKINGUOUT </a>- Sampling Life's Little Pleasures blog, created by the lovely Lisa, is hosting a shampoo bar giveaway :)<br />
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1. You must be a subscriber of both All Naptural and <a href="http://checkinguout.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">CHECKINGUOUT</a>.<br />
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2. Under the <a href="http://checkinguout.wordpress.com/blog/" target="_blank">CHECKINGUOUT </a>blog topic <a href="http://checkinguout.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/bobeam-shampoo-bars/" target="_blank">Bobeam Shampoo Bars, October 30, 2013</a> - click on the Bobeam shop link, browse the shop and chooose a bar you would like to have.<br />
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3. Go back to the <a href="http://checkinguout.wordpress.com/blog/" target="_blank">CHECKINGUOUT</a> blog and in the comment section - comment on which bar you would like and leave your email so you can be contacted if you win.<br />
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That's it! Two winners will be chosen on Monday, November 4th. Remember to leave your email in the comment section along with your bar choice.<br />
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Good Luck!!Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-26425195283895387632013-08-21T15:30:00.002-04:002013-08-21T15:30:31.575-04:00Wash N' Go Tips For All Hair TexturesCheck out my latest post on the Carol's Daughter Transitioning Movement Site:<a href="http://www.transitioningmovement.com/default.aspx?CN=D4DC52081AD1" target="_blank"> Wash N' Go Tips for all Hair Types</a>.<br />
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The most important thing to keep in mind is that the result of your wash n’ go depends on how tight or loose your natural curl pattern is when your hair is wet. It’s key to understand that the product you use will not change your natural curl pattern.<br /><br />In other words, if you have tight small ringlets when your hair is wet, the result of your wash n’ go will be tight small ringlets. If your hair is wavy and curls at the ends when wet, your wash n’ go will be wavy with curls on the ends, and so on. Therefore your wash n’go results are unique to you – your curl pattern.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.transitioningmovement.com/default.aspx?CN=D4DC52081AD1" target="_blank">here</a> to read more :)<br />
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Peace and Blessings...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-35303830844384508632013-07-26T18:46:00.003-04:002013-07-26T18:46:24.478-04:00Join Me - 90 Day Grow Your Own Hair ChallengeI am participating in a 90 Day Grow Your Own Hair Challenge. The 90 hair challenge will be in conjunction with Nzuri LLC.<br />
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According to their website - <a href="http://www.naturalhairvitamins.info/" target="_blank">Nzuri Vitamin Store.com</a> is the World's First Hair Vitamins Store. They aspire to advance the cause of great health of people and the planet. <br />
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Their mission is to provide high quality, great priced products and information to people who want to grow their own hair in a natural and healthy manner from the inside out and they are endorsed by the Natural Healthy Hair Society and have been in the Wellness industry for over 13 years. <br />
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They sell a variety of vitamins and hair care products. I will be taking their vitamins for 90 days hence the 90 Day Grow Your Own Hair Challenge and you can participate in this challenge as well. Just visit the Nzuri Natural Vitamin site - <a href="http://www.naturalhairvitamins.info/" target="_blank">click here</a> - to get your vitamins and join me!<br />
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I will keep you all posted on when I receive my Nzuri vitamins and keep you all updated on my progress :)<br />
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Peace and BlessingsLaquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-59678859865178092602013-07-17T16:30:00.000-04:002013-07-17T16:36:26.416-04:00Product Review - Nene’s SecretNene’s Secret is a new line of products for all types of hair. They are created by beauty industry veteran, Brian K. Marks and his wife, Nene Marks.<br />
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">I had the opportunity to review the line and I loved the results. My favorites so far from the line are the Leave In Conditioner, Perfect Pretty Pudding and Curl Crème.</span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">T</span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">he products smell wonderful and are very light-weight – a little goes a long way. The products in the line range from $8.99 to $12.99, which is great. </span></span></div>
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5 successful brands, All Ways Natural, African Pride, Ginseng Miracle, 911 and
Dr. Miracle’s, award-winning entrepreneur Brian K. Marks continues a 32-year
career as a legend and innovator in the ethnic hair care business.</span></span><br />
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span>His wife and partner, Nene Marks, who was born in Liberia,
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Molson, Captain Morgan and Dr. Miracle’s. </div>
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Together the pair has developed a complete hair care system
combining trade secrets learned from their respective industries with the
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African heritage.</div>
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The line consists of seven signature-fragranced products
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">This recipe is
a blend of unique ingredients from Africa geared toward achieving healthy hair.</span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">“When I began
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the experiences working with the top hair designers throughout the US in
creating My Secret Recipe™. </span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">It contains
ingredients like Baobab Oil, Kalahari Melon Oil, and Ghanaian Chocolate, and
was developed using the most advanced technology in hair care today. I am also
happy to offer you the ability to experience my signature fragrance, which took
me over a year to develop.”</span></span><br />
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">The Nene’s
Secret line consists of – L.I.C. (Leave In Conditioner). It works as a
detangler, heat protectant and moisturizer for natural, relaxed, transitioning
or colored treated locks. </span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">G.G. (Gorgeous
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">C.C. (Curl
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revitalizes coils to keep them bouncy and long-lasting. </span></span></div>
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(Perfect Pretty Pudding). A styling pudding that provides ultimate curl control
and moisturization elongating curls. </span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">S.S.T.
(Strengthening Serum Treatment). A fast-absorbing, residue free serum that
contains Agran Oil, Annatto Seed, Sunflower Seed to nourish the scalp while
eliminating frizz and breakage. </span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">M.M. (My Mom’s
Masque). The mask contains nutrient and herbs that help restore damaged hair. </span></span></div>
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<span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;"></span></span><span class="font8"><span style="color: #441900;">B.B.B. (Best
Beauty Butter). Nene’s ancestor’s all-natural butter which repairs, soothes and
nourishes hair, scalp and skin. </span></span></div>
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During my transitioning journey, I remember watching videos and visiting hair journey blogs and ooing and aahing over silky smooth curl patterns. I couldn’t wait until my transition was over so my very own silky smooth curls could be unleashed.<br /><br />Throughout my transition, I slowly began to notice that the texture of my hair didn’t appear to be the same as those I had been drooling over on the blogs and videos. But I kept my eyes on the prize and just figured with a little training my texture could be whipped into shape.<br /><br />I figured it was the products that these ladies were using that produced these silky smooth curls. So began my product scavenger hunt ...<br />
Check out the rest of my new post on <a href="http://www.transitioningmovement.com/lesson-learned--don-t-go-chasing-after-someone-else-s-curl-pattern" target="_blank">Carol's Daughter Transitioning Movement site</a> and tell me your thoughts in the comment section :)<br />
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Peace and BlessingsLaquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-88259648922434629972013-07-02T15:23:00.000-04:002013-07-02T15:23:29.669-04:00Review: Motions’ New Straight Finish 3-Step Heat Styled System I had the opportunity to review <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Motions New Straight Finish 3-Step Heat Styled
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Motions’ New Straight Finish 3-Step Heat Styled System for
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Using this system helps natural hair wearers easily
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Motions Straight Finish Heat Styled System contains
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The system includes Motions Straight Finish Cleanser which
gently cleans, softens and conditions hair making it more manageable; Motions
Straight Finish Leave-In Conditioner, which contains Argan and coconut oil that
moisturizes hair; and, Motions Straight Finish Sealer.</div>
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The Straight Finish Sealer helps to seal in moisture as well
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I curled her ends with the flat iron - check out how shiny the curls are :) Her hair was also very soft and not sticky or weighed down - there was lots of movement. Great results!<br />
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At night she wraped her hair - she said my curls looked "old fashioned" so she combed them out, but you can see that her hair is still sleek and shiny :)<br />
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Saying I've been slacking on my posting is totally an understatement I know - but I am going to do better - I promise :)<br />
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While I'm working on my next post check out this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BobeamProducts" target="_blank">Bobeam Products</a> review/giveaway which includes a Bobeam Shop discount code :) The giveaway consists of other great products as well as accessories and bonus items! <br />
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The giveaway is being hosted by the lovely <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/76Naturalista?feature=watch" target="_blank">YouTube Vlogger 76Naturalista</a> - be sure to subscribe to her channel as well - she has some wonderful reviews/tips cute natural hair styles, etc.<br />
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Peace and Blessings...Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-20527684434704672272013-03-11T12:42:00.000-04:002013-03-11T12:42:38.216-04:00My Weekend of Hair Events, Curly Nikki, Pearls & Curls and Domestic Violence FundraiserHey Everyone!<br />
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Wow I had such a super busy weekend - three natural hair events! And Bobeam Natural Products was among the sponsors/vendors at two of them.<br />
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The most unique of the three was Pearls & Curls Virtual Expo. It took place all online - so I didn't have to leave my house - and consisted of 3 days of engaging LIVE events - with informative chat rooms, giveaways and Virtual Gift Bags containing promo codes. <br />
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It was a great opportunity for everyone to interact with bloggers, product makers and other tranistioners, and naturals discussing hair and health topics.<br />
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It was so cool to chat with people, take notes on routines and products and of course take advantage of the giveaway codes as well :o)<br />
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Be sure to visit the <a href="http://pearlscurls.com/" target="_blank">Pearls & Curls website</a> (and follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PearlsCurls" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/pearlsandcurls2" target="_blank">Twitter</a>) to keep posted on their next events.<br />
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I also got the chance to hang out with <a href="http://www.curlynikki.com/" target="_blank">Nikki Walton aka Curly Nikki</a> (well and a few other curlfriends) in DC for her better than good hair book celebration sponsored by Shea Moisture. That event was was wonderful - and did I mention FREE!!! </div>
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I also attended the S.E.L.F. Image Awards (a foundation that is geared towards helping victims of domestic violence). The event was called Are You Tender Headed. It was a fundraising event that featured the documentary by Winona Addison called <a href="http://youtu.be/2RPDXAG9lSI" target="_blank">Are You Tender Headed,</a> style and make-up technicques and a hair panel. <br />
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To Donate to the foundation click here - <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/SelfImageAwards" target="_blank">Donate</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisterhood-of-Natural-Hair-LLC/219265971454444" target="_blank">Sisterhood of Natural Hair on Facebook</a><br />
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<a href="http://sisterhoodofnaturalhair.info/" target="_blank">http://sisterhoodofnaturalhair.info/</a>Laquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418620084044106211noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674621621985066301.post-28731815992809105872013-01-23T16:40:00.000-05:002013-01-23T16:40:02.083-05:00Pampered Pits Giftset WinnerI would like to thank everyone for entering in the Pampered Pits Giftset Giveaway :o)<br />
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Thanks again Sydelle of <a href="http://www.sydellecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Sydelle Cosmetics</a> for sponsoring the giveaway :o) Be sure to check out her <a href="http://www.sydellecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to purchase some of her wonderful natural products!<br />
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