Winner Announcement!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED AND COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS!!!
                                         Giveaway Winner Is:


                                                               LEAH VANCE 

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Tropical Traditions is America's source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

~Cocoa-Coffe Rhassoul Hair Mask~ BlueRozeBeauty

Wonderful...Yummy...Works!!

These three words are an understatement of how extravagant this product truly is, I had the awesome opportunity of trying this product. I WON this product in a giveaway from the owner of Blue Roze Beauty. I received an 8 ounce jar of yummy-ness. 

First off the product looks like a dessert, smells like a scrumptious dessert, and made my hair feel uber soft! 

Before using this Rhassoul hair mask, I had not used any. So, I didn't have any expectations, but I did have some assumptions of hair masks. 

I thought a hair mask would strip my hair of oils, impurities, and the goodness in which I moisturize and seal my hair, BUT it didn't do that. The Hair mask actually went on my hair really smoothly and was a nice creamy consistency. 

While, I worked the product into my hair it just felt really good, made hair did NOT feel stiff or dry, it felt really slippery and soft. 

I left the mask on overnight with a plastic cap and hair bonnet. 

And after rinsing the Cocoa-Coffee Rhassoul Hair mask out, my hair felt like butter. Soft, manageable, and moisturized.  

STAPLE? YES...YES...YES! 

You can NOW begin placing orders online!!Cocoa-Coffee Rhassoul Hair Mask Purchase NOW!!

~DEEP CONDITIONER TREATMENT GIVEAWAY~ BLUE ROZE BEAUTY

GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY, GIVEAWAY!!!
STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT WITH BLUE WASHED CLAY, CUPUACU BUTTER, AND ASHWAGANDHA ROOT (ayurvedic)

DAY 3 TOMORROW WILL BE YOUR FINAL DAY TO ENTER:
STARTS 3/26 ENDS 3/30 PRODUCT WILL BE MAILED WITHIN A TIMELY FASHION!

POST ONLY THIS STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS PIC INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR TIMELINE AND BE ENTERED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!.

THE MORE YOU POST GIVES YOU A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING.

ONCE YOU HAVE SHARED ON YOUR TIMELINE COME BACK MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LIKED http://www.facebook.com/bluerozebeauty, POST A PIC OF YOURSELF TO THE TIMELINE. YOU ONLY NEED TO POST A PICTURE ONCE, PREVIOUS SHARES FROM THIS POINT ARE VALID!

DONT MISS OUT ON A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO A WONDERFUL CONDITIONING PRODUCT.

Hair color? Yay or Nay?

Hey everyone!!

I am in such a rut...I want to color my hair brighter. I love the henna, but I want to try something different, brighter, and easier. Also, a better smell and less mess. Okay...okay, I digress.

I really love the benefits of Henna, because it helped make my hair stronger, elongate my coils, and give them bounce. I love that Henna is natural and provides a shake up in my routine.

On another note, Henna is stinky, leaves a disgusting residue in my tub and can cause a drying affect.

When I was relaxed, I use a lifter and did all types or reds, browns, and honey browns. I stopped using rinses in my hair about 2 years after giving birth; 2008.
I stopped because I got tired of breakage from the lifter and not giving my hair a rest.

Now, I am Natural and am afraid when I color my hair I will not be natural because I've changed my natural hair color by using a chemical process. I am also afraid of losing my texture and that is NOT an option.

Next, problem...
I have used Henna and so many color systems state if you have used Henna it may cause an allergic reaction....is this because of the group of people who use Henna because they are allergic to ingredients in hair color systems? Or is this just for anyone who uses Henna?

I wanted to try the Shea moisture system, but its not available in my area. Secondly, I want a brighter auburn than I've seen done by YouTube'ers.

I am thinking about the Garnier Fructis Olia system- Light Auburn.
Or Clairol Natural Instincts.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OPINIONS or REVIEWS please do leave below! Thank You!!

*this was published LATE* hair colored in Feb. then Henna in march...natural hair problems, not satisfied.

Coconut Oil and a Giveaway coming at CHA!! ~ CLOSED~

When I decided to Big Chop, I read EVERYTHING I could within Google search. I read about retaining moisture, finding a regimen, using ALL natural products, and why do this and NOT do that...I was in information OVERLOAD!!!

Getting back to our natural roots is really fun and really difficult, especially if you have NO knowledge of how to deal with your own hair in its natural state. I thought I knew everything there was to know about hair, I mean HELLO, I do have a head full of thick curly/coily/kinky hair! But, there is so much more to it than just shampoo condition and style. You have to first get to know your HAIR PROPERTIES; Density,Porosity and Texture (very important).

Now many people in the natural community have or are working on finding out their hair properties, which can take a while if you aren't seeking professional consultations. But, eventually you will and when you do, the next step comes into play for ladies like me TYPE 4(coily, kinky, and zig-zaggy), which is RETAINING MOISTURE!

For me to retain moisture, initially I did a method of L.C.O. (L-Liquid, C-Cream, O-Oil). This method didn't works as well as the following did, which is L.O.C. When I was using the L.C.O. my hair was ALWAYS losing moisture, it was always dry, and I was beginning to feel like I made mistake...Uh-Oh a mistake with my own hair...YEAH.

I went back to the good ole search engine Google and started looking for women who's curl pattern was similar to mines or close to it. I started reading articles from curlynikki.com and then I would go onto other links from her site gathering lots of info.

Here is where the title of this blog comes into play.

Pre-Poo
Sealing
Detangling
Conditioning
These words all came into play with Oils and one main oil being Coconut Oil. I had no idea of what Coconut Oil was and what it would look like and that it was for my...HAIR?!?!

Eventually, I bought me some Coconut Oil. I wanted to do a Pre-poo and I wanted great slip and ease for detangling. I bought some Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and I received a Free 32oz. Sample!

I was still in the "this ain't gonna work for my hair, watch!" Well I was totally fooled!!

The coconut Oil made detangling my hair, my daughter's hair, and my son's hair, easy as a ever before... Seriously!!! My son's hair is as thick as mines, probably more!

I used it as an hot oil treatment/Pre-Poo, I used it to detangle, I used it for my skin, my face, and to add to other products! I fell in love with this oil. Coconut Oil is my second Staple oil, because JBCO will always have my heart.

But, TROPICAL TRADITIONS GOLD LABEL VIRGIN COCONUT OIL is really awesome due to the process in which they achieve this wonderful oil. You can definitely read about it here : What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

In honor of my Big Chop Anniversary, I will be conducting a giveaway.

The Giveaway will run from March 27th until April 17th 11:59PM!

REQUIREMENTS:

1) SUBSCRIBE to Tropical Tradition Sales NEWSLETTER

2) Like  "Tropical Traditions" on Facebook

3) Like "Coils of Love" on Facebook

4) SUBSCRIBE to Coils of Love on Youtube!! Leave a comment ON THIS VIDEO stating you have COMPLETED ALL STEPS!

That's it!!

Winner will be announced HERE!!!

STAY TUNED to the next Giveaway!!! Hint: Tomorrow I will post the deets!
 


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Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!

Tropical Traditions is America's source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

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Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Protein treatments...Have you used one? Why? Which did you use?

Hey everyone....

I am actually looking for the right answer to this very question. I am reading so much about people's hair  needing protein and why they believe it needs protein, but I am not sure if that is what my hair may need. So, what are the tell-take signs?

- Excessive Breakage
-Dryness
-Limp hair
-Weakness

Which could of happened because of:

- Chemical treatments (example: relaxer)
- Coloring
-No balance of moisture/protein

You can do a test to check if your hair is in need of either, but I am focused on PROTEIN.

These are the steps to follow to check if you need Protein:

Shampoo your hair. The hair should be freshly washed and wet.

Take a strand of your hair and gently STRETCH the hair....If the hair STRETCHES forever and then easily breaks or doesn't break then YOU NEED protein.

Now if the hair stretches and returns to its normal state then you are balanced.


I dyed my hair recently with Garnier Olia Hair color system, but I have noticed breakage, not too much but oddly enough to make me know I need to replace what was removed. I am going to use this in 2 weeks...

 

My Birthday Fave Giveaway!!

Hey everyone,

My birthday is on February 9th. I love to share and have fun, so in honor of me and my product junkism, I am conducting a giveaway via Youtube & Facebook.

The first Giveaway will be via my Youtube channel CoilsofLove. https://www.youtube.com/user/coilsoflove?feature=mhee

The giveaway will run from Feb. 1st,2013 until Feb. 8th, 2013 11:59P.M.

 2 winners will be chosen. 2 different prize packs for each winner!

1st Prize Pack will consist of:

Alikay Naturals Lemon Grass Leave-in Conditioner 8oz.
Karens Body Beauitful Super Duper Hydrating Hair Cream 6.7oz
Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil 8oz.
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Mist 8oz
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque 12oz.
2 Hair accessories (example: hair pins, headbands, scrunchies, etc)

2nd Prize Pack:

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo 12oz
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque 12oz
Tropic Isle JBCO 4oz.
Hair accessory


REQUIREMENTS:

1)Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2)Comment: "Enter Me" AND leave a brief description of your journey (hair, lifestyle, or bio)

You must Do BOTH of the ABOVE REQUIREMENTS!!!

*I will post a separate announcement for my Second Giveaway!! February is MY month, so I want to share my blessings, faves, and new likes with others. Thank You. This giveaway is sponsored by ME, Myself, and I.