Recent Haul #2

    So over the past few weeks I bought something's either in the store or via the Internet and I wanted to wait until everything got here before I did a haul post. So you guessed it everything is here and here's the post...lol

These are the things I bought from Amazon:

Joico K-pak Color Therapy Shampoo                                                              5.25
Motions Extra Firm Hold Foaming Wrap Lotion                                            3.99
Con air Magnetic Roller Set                                                                            9.62
Nunaat Naat Treatment Intensive Hair Mask                                                  5.60
These items we're bought in a package deal cause I was getting Hubby's valentines gift so I included some extra things.

These I bought from Texas Beauty Supply Store online:
Aunt Jackie's In Control Anti-poof Moisturizing a Softening Conditioner      7.55
Aunt Jackie's Knot on My Watch Instant De tangling Therapy                        7.55
But with shipping I would have been better off just buying it out of the store but...Oh well!!!


My last one I bought when I went to target to get some groceries:
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-Wash Conditioning Cleanser           9.99
Shea Moisture Volumizing Conditioner                                                          9.99
Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque                                                         4.99
I got these on the BOGO sale they are having. Couldn't pass this up!!

I already used to Aunt Jackie's product and will do a review later. Will post picks! But the other things I have yet to try to stay tuned for those!!

Wash day @ 23 Weeks

  So today I used the Hydratherma Naturals from the Dekem Divas box that I received last month. My bottles were both 2oz of a cleanser and a deep conditioner. I was pleasantly surprised and very please with both. I'm going to use it again next wash day and I will give you guys my honest opinion about it. So here's how todays wash day went.
• Pre-poo with Coconut oil, honey, glycerin, argan oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, the last bit of my NTM daily deep conditioner, H2o Masque, and the Hydratherma Naturals Hair Growth oil.
• Shampooed with the Hydratherma Naturals SLS Moisture Plus Hair Cleanser twice. I only used about a quarter size both times and I have the majority of the bottle left, so a little definitely goes a long way. Rinsed.
• Tea rinsed with black tea. Then put Tresemmé smooth & silky conditioner. Rinsed.
• Applied Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment. Left on for about 5 minutes and then rinsed.
• Then I put in the Hydratherma Naturals Moisture Boosting Deep Conditioning Treatment for about 3-4 hours and the rinsed it out in cool water.
• Then I applied a generous amount of Aunt Jackie's Knot on My Watch and de tangled my hair which took about 5 minutes.
• Next I used my Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth Split End Protector. Then I de tangled again for good measure before attempting my very first roller set.
I'm really happy with how it turned out and can't wait to keep trying until I get it down pat. Once it completely
dries I'm going to grease my scalp with Simply Organics JBCO, moisture, and seal. I'll try to post some pics on my progress pics section so stay tuned for that.
Thanks for reading!!!

Review #3: Curl Prep Sweet Buttah*

Hey guys
Okay I've been using this product for about 2 Weeks now and I'm ready to tell y'all what I think about it!
"For twists, locs, and funky fros"
8oz- $15.00 & $5.00 for shipping
Promises: Do your thing with this creamy concoction. The buttery solution is perfect for hydrating your natural hair and will give you funky two strand twist and more.
Ingredients: Shea butter, Infused Olive oil, Wheat Germ oil, Goats Milk, Marshmallow Root, Emulsified Wax, Stearic Acid, Vitamin E, Preservative, Essential oils.
Paraben, SLS, & Alcohol Free.
My Review: When I open the package I could smell the container before even unwrapping it and to me it smelled lovely. The consistency of it is light and frothy. Not very thick but not to light either that it would be runny like water.
I used the Curl Prep twice on my sons hair and it left his hair very moisturize. It did feel dry the next day but my son is 20 months so you know how that is you can only do but so much to keep the moisture in.
For me I used it on freshly washed hair, as directed on their website, to moisturize and style my hair in a braid out. I first greased my scalp with the Simply Organics JBCO, applied my split end protector leave in, and then applied the Curl Prep in sections of 8 for my braid out. Then wrapped my hair for the night. When I took down my braids the next day my curls were very well define and soft.
When I wanted to refresh my braid out I simply just added more Curl Prep on the my braids after I braided up my hair. Then used my Spritz to hydrate my new growth. But the next day I noticed my hair felt heavy like I had to much product on it. So I left the Curl Prep alone for the rest of the week and moisturize solely with my Cantu Shea Butter.
Overall I feel this is a excellent moisturizer for my protective styles if used lightly made like 2 times out of my 6 day protective style days. Which be my initial styling day and then a refresher before my next wash day. I love the smell, packaging, and consistency. The pricing is a little high for my set budget but I might bend to use it again. I was satisfied with its job.
My Grade: A-

Wash day @ 22 Week Post (Saturday)

Hey guys it's wash day!!!
   I said in my last post that I was going to use the Hydrathema Naturals today. But I forgot today is my clarifying day. Gotta make sure you rid your hair of old product or your hair won't grow. A clean scalp is a healthy growing scalp! Here's a run down.
1. Pre-poo doing a HOT oil treatment with coconut oil, argan oil, simply organics oil JBCO, vitamin e oil, tea tree oil, glycerin, & honey. I heated the oils in the microwave for about 15 second and then added the honey. I seen someone post about just using coconut oil and honey as their Pre-poo so I wanted to try something new with added the honey. I left it in overnight and by morning when I was surprised. My hair. felt nice, coated, and soft. I will be using this option from now on. Rinsed.
2. Shampooed 2x with Giovanni tea tree triple clarifying shampoo. I put 1oz in my squirt bottle with 3oz of water. I do this so it can distribute easily throughout my scalp without it just going to one spot on my head and I have to rub it in causing tangles. Rinsed.
3. I did a hard protein treatment with
my Joico K-pak Reconstruct protein treatment which I left on for 5 minutes as directed. Rinsed.
4. Tea rinse with both black & green tea. I didn't really leave in for long after I put my Tressemè conditioner over top of it. Rinsed.
5. I applied my PMSSDT for about 5 minutes as well. Rinsed.
6. Deep conditioned with my Elasta QP only nothing else. Left it on for about 3-4 hrs with and without heat. Rinsed.
7. Applied leave-ins with right now it is Tressemè split end protector. Sealed with the Hydratherma oil and left air dry.
  Once it was about 95% dry I used Curl Prep Sweet Buttah as a styler/moisturizer to do my braid out. (Review coming soon) Then sealed that in with argan oil. Thats how my wash day went! Feel free to tell me about yours!!!
Thanks for reading!!

Un-boxing the Dekem Divas January Box*

Hey guys
  I wanted to share with you my very first naturals box that I received from Dekem Divas. I would like to Thank them for giving me the privilege to blog about there very first box. (To subscribe click on highlighted link)

  Dekem Dekem, Inc. is a hair product subscription service offering a variety of hair care products on a monthly basis. They realize just how challenging it is to find the right products for each curly hair type. So they provided all that plus more in a monthly subscription to test new products. I know your thinking 'not another subscription box!' But I truly believe this will be a box you do not want to sleep on, especially if your a product junkie like me that loves to try new things to help in my Hair Journey. It was packed with goodies and products I've been wanting to try but have had the funs too!!!


  In the box I received 6 products and booklet. The box is a gorgeous pink color with a gold label. In the booklet it tells you how to create a twist out using the contents in the package. Also it gives you short description of each item given in the book.
In the box I received:

Hydratherma Naturals: SLS Free Moisture Plus Hair Cleanser, Moisture Boosting Deep Conditioning Treatment, and their Hair Growth oil w/ Ceramides & Emu oil. All Hydratherma Naturals products were thoughtfully developed using natural-based ingredients with a unique and perfectly

IEnvy Eyelashes: Great for every day use, this collection of wispy lashes is designed to blend with the curl of your natural lashes. The Lash hair graduates in length from short to long, creating a natural column effect.

Dr. Miracles Follicle Healer Deep Conditioning Treatment: The energizing system is fortified with tea tree oil, aloe Vera gel, soy protein, and vitamins E, B3 and C, which boosts follicle and scalp health leading to beautiful, soft, shiny hair.

Scarf: Use as a hair accessory!

  I haven't tried everything yet just the dr. miracle that I would definitely try again. I well be using the Hydratherma Naturals this weekend and will give a review on my wash day post. Overall I was very happy with this box and will definitely consider being a subscriber.

Flat Ironed Hair for Hubby's Birthday

   So I wanted to flat iron my hair for hubby's birthday on the 26th and I came up with a new process for what I think is the best thing do for my hair. I haven't flat iron my hair since before my last perm which was last year. YEAH TO ME!!! I was going to do if for my birthday, but I wanted to treat him, so I decided to do a sew-in protective style for my birthday instead. When I finished he absolutely loved it. I'm also 21 Weeks post.

   So I wanted to tell you all my process of how I flat ironed my hair yesterday.

• Hot oil treatment with my Simply Organic Black Castor Oil w/ Rosemary including vitamin e to diluting the castor oil so it wouldn't be so thick. Then after about 2 hrs I added a layer of NTM daily deep conditioner and left this in for a overnight pampering. Rinsed

• Shampooed 2x with NTM cream later shampoo. Rinsed

• Did a tea rinse with green
tea and then lather on my tressemé smooth & silky conditioner to lock the tea in for a minute or two. Rinsed

• Applied Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment that I left on for about 4 minutes. Rinsed.

• Then I deep condition with a newbie, that I received in my Dekem Divas January box, I haven't tried before call (Mini Review) Dr. Miracles Follicle Healer Deep Conditioning Treatment: The Energizing System is to fortified with tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, soy protein and  vitamin E, B3, and C, which boosts follicle and scalp health leading to beautiful, soft, shiny hair.

How to use: Apply entire content of follicle healer nourishing treatment from roots to ends and massage into your scalp. Use a plastic cap and sit under a warm dryer for 5-10 minutes or use a plastic cap with no heat for 30-45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry, style aa usual.

My Assessment: The smell was okay, the consistency was in between thick and water, and the aftermath left my hair a tad bit dry but not harsh. My head felt like my pores were opening up, but not to the point where I was getting a headache. Overall I would like to use it again before I give a rating on the product.

Rinsed. Soak up extra water with my T-shirt.

• On damp hair applied my tressemé split end protector leave-in, my Dark & Lovely 6-week anti reversion cream, and last my tressemé heat tamer.

   I don't have a expensive flat iron but I have a faithful one that I got from Marshall some years back that does to job. It's pink that's the main reason why I keep it. But I'm going to do some research to find the right flat iron for me to invest in for future dates. But right now she will do.

   I enjoyed Hubby birthday and I greased my scalp the next day with Simply Organic JamaicanBlack Castor Oil. Moisturize & seal with my spit end protector and argan oil that I'm really like cause its so light.

Anyway that was my experience. Thanks for reading!

The Right Conditioner!

Hey guys I wanted to just give you some basic info about the different types of conditioners. Which include moisturizing, protein that can add volume, detangling or smoothing conditioners, & last deep conditioners that could be a blend of conditioners.

•Moisturizing conditioners add moisture to the hair by replacing the oils from shampooing. Moisturizing ingredients include olive oil, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, or coconut oil.

•Humectants based conditioners are packed with compounds that trap moisture into the hair shaft (castor oil). Humectants also have the ability to draw moisture from the air (glycerin).

•Protein conditioners usually coat the hair shaft with a layer of protein that gives the hair body. Silk amino acids are a moisturizing protein.

•Detangling conditioners usually have a low PH of 2.5-3.5 that enables it to close the cuticle layer of hair and allows the strands to remain separate from each other. Aloe Vera juice/gel helps stimulates the PH levels of other products.

•Thicker conditioners also known as deep conditioners have penetrative benefits that's usually activated by heat generally repairs very dry or damaged hair. Some penetrating oils that can help aid your deep conditioner is coconut, olive, and avocado oil.

Hope this was helpful HHJ!!