Natural...changing lives beyond Hair Care!

Going Natural? .... No, Returning Natural! Yes!!

I decided to return natural indefinitely when my daughter started asking if she could get a relaxer like me. I don't know if many of you ladies have had that experience, but for me it just didn't feel right in my bones anymore to continue with relaxers. The process was not tiresome, but it was ENTERTAINMENT and INFATUATION for my baby girl that I did NOT find to be a benefit or value.


Going Natural changed my lifestyle in more ways than one, it helped me to discover and embrace myself and to learn how to love me. This choice helped to encourage my daughter to love herself and her heritage. She now asks for her hair to be out, curly, and twist-outs. Baby girl wants to Big Chop, but in my heart I know she is not ready, because when I trim her hair she has heart failure (figuratively speaking).

I would love to see her with a TWA, but when the time is ready. :-)

I personally have found myself wanting to eat differently, clean differently, and change my lifestyle completely because of being more informed of natural and organic alternatives. It's definitely a work in progress, but I can say I am dedicated to finding ways to incorporate a natural/organic lifestyle.

Update | Hair Regimen!! Season changes...

Good Morning!!!

I have been gone for awhile and needed time to re-focus and prioritize my life.
Along with prioritizing my life, my hair has been in simple protective styles; I have been practicing here and there. I want to master the 2-strand flat-twist, I just feel like I am handicap when it comes to getting the hair to twist correctly. But I do love the results, especially since I know I am giving my all to it.

I did 2-strand flat-twist on the side and medium twists in the back and small twists in the very front. 

In this protective style I cornrowed the sides and twisted the remaining hair. 

I love that protective styles fit me well and that they give me a chance to take a break from manipulating my hair.Now that the season is changing it calls for me to change my regimen. My regimen will consist of wearing my hair in Protective styles for 1 - 1 1/2 week(s). Pre-poo, Shampoo with a Sulfate free shampoo, condition, Deep Condition (this may come before the shampoo; varies), and then LOC Method. Lastly, back to a protective style. Twice or maybe three times a month I will Co-wash, therefore I will not Pre-poo, but will deep condition. 

Products:

Pre-Poo:

Coconut Oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil or Cold pressed Castor Oil, Grape seed oil (oils may vary; but these are my staple oils)

Shampoo (Sulfate Free):

Kinky Curly Come Clean (#1 Fave) Moisturizing

Cream & Coco CocoButter Milkshake (#1 Staple) Moisturizing

Junqi Weponri - Lather Weponri(Luxury Shampoo Bar No.2) (#2 Staple) Clarifying

Co-Wash:

As I Am Co-Wash (HG/Staple...Love of my hair)

TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner (HG/Staple)

Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (HG/Staple)

Aussie Moist 

Deep Conditioners: (varies)

Blue Roze Beauty Coco Coffee Rhassoul Hair Mask (Holy Grail/Staple)

Blue Roze Beauty Strawberry Hibiscus Conditioner (HG/Staple)

Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque (HG/Staple)

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep treatment (HG/Staple)

Curls Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner (add heat and its a Deep condition) 

Crece Pelo

Rinse-Out Conditioners:(varies)

Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner (#1 HG/Staple) I luv luv this conditioner!!

TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner

Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

Aussie Moist

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner

Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab 

Leave-In Conditioners:(varies)

As I Am Leave-in Conditioner (Staple) 

Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner Weightless Moisture (HG/Staple)

Koils By Nature Shealoe Leave-in Moisturizing Conditioner (HG/Staple)

Ynobeshop Green Tea and Aloe Hydrating Dew (Staple)

Stylers:(varies)

Siamese Twist Sweet Potato Pie Cream (Holy Grail/Staple)

Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream (HG/Staple)

Coco Curls Moisturizing Styling Cream (HG/Staple)

Cantu Shea Butter Natural Hair Creamy Hair Lotion (HG/Staple)

Cantu Shea Butter Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream (HG/Staple)

Ynobeshop Silky Shea Cream (Staple)

*Holy Grail - Will not change or be substituted anytime soon.

*Staples - My hair loves them right now, but can change in the future. 

~Curlove~ *Beta Tester*

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Our goal is to connect our customers with natural brands that you (and your curls) will love. We are committed to bringing you high-quality products from established brands that our team has personally curated and love."

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I am happy to have been allowed the opportunity to receive a FREE Curlove box and share my review. 

I received this Beta box within 3-5 days. Qucik service is ALWAYS a plus in my book.

The box is sturdy, white, with 3 pink hearts...love pink <3

The items came in great condition...No Spills or leaks. 

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Products Included:

"The Styling Custard is great for braids or twist-outs and wash and go styles.   The light weight formula gives wonderful definition, hold and shine.
For braid or twist outs, use a small amount on each section and braid or twist.  For wash and goes, apply to soaking wet hair using the rake and smooth method. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way!  Suitable for all hair types. - Ingredients: Filtered water, Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Avocado oil, Honey, Honeyquat, Flaxseed oil, Meadowfoam, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin E, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol (preservative), and Fragrance. ($18 8oz) "

"Softly & Tenderly is a natural moisture balanced conditioner for all hair types. Restores moisture and strengthens dry/damaged hair. Whether your hair is relaxed, natural, curly or straight, this conditioner is for you! It is enriched with nourishing ingredients that your hair will thank you for! It leaves your hair soft, shiny, and more manageable. It also aids in easy de-tangling and is gentle enough to use on kids! Great for hair that suffers from dryness! It moisturizes your hair and leaves it soft and moisturized for days. 
Ingredients: Distilled aqua infused with Organic Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Organic Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf), Psidium Guajava (Guava Fruit Extract), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavendar), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary); Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Organic Ulmus Rubra (Slippery Elm Bark), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Pumpkin Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuaçu) Seed Butter, Panthenol, Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccans (Kukui Nut) Oil, Organic Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Citric Acid - ($22 8oz) 
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The products I received were new to me, except the Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream, I purchased a 16oz jar a while back. I used the JC for my twist and for my daughters twist, the cream really helped combat frizz, and helped define my twist out. My daughters twist was not weighed down or greasy. I like the Jane Carter Curl Defining Cream and would re-purchase.

I used the SDot Beauty Softly & Tenderly Deep Conditioner! 

Scent: Fruity (Starburst Fruit Punch), but not at all overwhelming and did not linger for long.

Consistency: rich & creamy like rice pudding

The conditioner went on my hair smoothly, and my hair absorbed the conditioner pretty fast. I was impressed with the results and would definitely love to use it again. 

This Hair subscription box is a nice box for naturals new & old, the variety of products and support of small and large businesses is wonderful. I'd recommend this box to a curl friend.

                              Will You Subscribe? If you are a subscriber, what did you think of the items?

Winners of my Birthday Fave Giveaway!!

 Prize #1                                                                         Prize #2

I was so excited to see so many people enter and show support! I wanted to celebrate my birthday by giving away products I like and use myself. 

These are the 2 wonderful ladies who won!! Thank You again...more giveaways to come!

Checking your Hair tools! Have You?

Checking your hair tools is very important during your healthy hair journey; whether relaxed or natural. Using any tools including your fingers can cause damage if you aren't paying close attention! Why? Your finger nails...hang nails, chipped nails, or anything that your hair can hook onto on your fingers can cause unnecessary breakage, which results in poor length retention and unhealthy hair.

    Using wide tooth combs can cause unnecessary hair breakage and damage because of all the stress being put onto the hair strand, therefore we already have 1 strike against us...But using tools with a seam can cause more damage.

Checking to make sure the tool YOU are using does not have any areas to snag onto your hair is very important. I was checking my good ole wide tooth comb I love so much and noticed where the pretty painted teeth were, the paint had begun chipping away, leaving small areas with potential to snag onto my kinky coily tresses. I tossed it!

Then, I checked my knock off Denman (conair brush) and noticed the red rubber was begin to get too flexible and cracking...Needless to say "Tossed it." 

I went and checked all my tools and noticed most of them needed to go! I had received a curl mart wide tooth comb and immediately after 4-6 uses noticed the teeth paint was chipping away. Gone!

These are a few of the NEW tools I have purchased to detangle and style my hair:

Using tools in my Healthy Natural Hair Journey is a choice I am pleased with and will continue to use.

                                              Thanks for stopping by!

Ayurvedic Haircare for Beginners

Ayurvedic Haircare for Beginners

I wanna try this out...I 've been hearing all the rave about Ayurvedic recipes and benefits. Have YOU tried any lately? Leave a link to your recipe or video...Thanks!

Winner Announcement!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED AND COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS!!!
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                                                               LEAH VANCE 

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