Braid Out and Style w/ Camille Rose Naturals Moisture Milk and Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Refresher

Now that we've got the cowashing and deep conditioning out the way let's move onto the styling part, my not so favorite part. My hair is very thick and my arms weren't built for this, after completing a braid out I feel like I just did a full arm workout. I've said it before and I'l say it again I really do prefer braid outs to twist outs because of the amount of stretch that I get when doing them. Twist outs leave my hair completely shrunken for about 2 days before I actually get to see some of my length so to avoid all the hassle I just stick to braids outs. As of late of I've been running low on hair moisturizers, now that the weather is beginning to change here in NY I'm swapping out some of my heavier winter leave ins for my Spring and Summer ones so I had to make a quick run to Target and make my way to the hair aisle to pick up some new stuff.  

I picked this up for $12.00 at the Target in Atlantic Terminal. First off I love the spray nozzle on this bottle it's amazing and even after this product is long gone I'll still be using the bottle because it's perfect! Rarely do you find companies that have quality spray nozzles, they either spray too much or the product comes out in a stream or it doesn't spray enough, but Carol's Daughter get's a round of applause for this one. They also deserves a hand clap for this spray because it does exactly what it says it's going to do and it works well with other products without leaving a residue or coating on my hair once it's dry. Because the nozzle is so great a few sprays and my whole head is lightly coated. This product is supposed to deeply moisturize, improve softness and help to prevent frizz. 
This product has NO:

• Alcohol
• Parabens
• Petroleum
• Mineral Oil
• Artificial Colors

The ingredients are:

• Water, your hair's #1 moisturizer.
• Agave, hair humectant which provides moisture and gives hair a lustrous shine.
• Sweet Almond, helps to nourishes our hair and smoothes hair cuticles.
• Wheat Protein, increases your hair’s flexibility, reduces the urge for hair to split and softens your hair.

I love this stuff! Hands down this is one of my favorite moisturizers it's lightweight, it's creamy but it's insanely moisturizing. This is my second bottle and I will continue to purchase. I picked this up on sale for $13.59 earlier this week. I believe the sale ends Saturday (04/12), but check your local Target each one varies. It smells divine, it's a bit lighter than Hairveda's Vatika Frosting, but if you haven't tried that than it's comparable to cake batter or vanilla frosting. If I wasn't so scared that it would dry out I'd leave the top off all day, but I'm not going to take that chance. 

This product has NO:

• Alcohol
• Parabens
• Petroleum
• Mineral Oil
• Artificial Colors

And is:

• Cruelty free
• Vegan

The ingredients are:

• Avocado oil packs a powerful punch it's packed with healthy hair vitamins such as vitamins A, B, D, and E. It also has protein, amino acids, iron, copper, magnesium, and folic acid. 
• Rice Bran oil contains antioxidants, such as omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, that have been shown to nourish hair.
• Castor oil is one of the best remedies for promoting hair growth.
• Macadamia Seed oil is non-greasy and lightweight in turn helping absorb into the hair easier.

I used the LOC method and look at how shiny my hair is. The LOC method stands for Liquid.Oil.Cream as the order in which you moisturize the hair. I also wanted to show the patch of my hair effected by Alopecia Areata that I mentioned in my review of Giovanni Wellness Scalp Serum w/ Chinese Botanicals, you can clearly see the difference in hair lengths where the patch is and the hair next to it.

Quick update* I'm so glad that the serum is helping and my hair is growing. When I first lost the hair there I thought it would be gone forever, the spot where I lost the hair from was so slick that I figured the hair just couldn't grow back. But I'm glad I kept my faith strong because it's growing and it's rather thick. If you're suffering from this type of Alopecia keep the faith and be patient it'll grow back in time.

As the "O" in the LOC method I've been using SheaMoisture Tahitian Nono & Monoi Smooth & Repair High Shine Glosser. I used this when I had my hair in Senegalese twist to keep my hair moisturized and I love it now that my hair is out. It's very lightweight and has a light floral scent. I'm a hug fan of these 3 products together I get great results without feeling like may hair is heavy or in need of an immediate cowash. I got this from Target for $9.99.

The ingredients are:

• Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin protein is the strongest of proteins found in hair products. Your hair is made up of 80% keratin. This protein in particular will strengthen the 3 layers of the hair, Cuticle, Cortex and Medulla. 
• Glycerin, a great humectant aiding in moisture.
• Monoi oil, Reparative benefits revive dry, damaged hair.
• Tahitian Noni, Antioxidant Vitamin C helps maintain hair health.
• Peptides, Antioxidant protection help promote healthy hair growth.

 The following morning I had so much shine and my hair felt so moisturized that I didn't need to put any oil on my fingers before taking the braids down to avoid frizz.

I got superb definition at the initial take down so much so that I didn't bother fluffing or separating. I just rubbed my finger on my scalp to get rid of any parts that may have been showing and pinned the front back to give a pompadour type thing going.

It was quick, simple and served the purpose which was to have my hair done and be out of the house on time to take my midterm. 

Once I got home and got comfortable I got lazy and I didn't even bother re-braiding my hair at night so I just threw my bonnet on and went to sleep. I woke up in the morning with a bird's nest on my head or to put it visually....

So this was the time where I could really put the products to the test, although my hair was still super moisturized it wasn't pliable or manageable and I was running low on time. So I applied the product in the same order I misted my hair with the Hair Milk Refresher Spray, then I put a quarter sized amount of the SheaMoisture Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair High Shine Glosser, and lastly on top of that the Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk. Instead of applying it section by section like I did for my braid out I applied it over my whole head, layer by layer. 

I went for a more tamed look.

In addition to the products listed above I used gel lightly on my edges, bobby pins and tied my scarf on my head for about 5 mins. to give me a polished look.

You can find the products at/on:

• Target
• Your local beauty supply store
• camillerosenaturals.com
• carolsdaughter.com
• sheamoisture.com

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• @ariegogetit
• ariegogetit.tumblr.com

Pre-poo and Deep Condition w/ Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiare Restoring Hair Mask

Wassup y'all, I had my hair in Senegalese twist for about 7 weeks and I've taken them out to let my hair breath a bit before I re-install them. I do them myself so it'll take me about 8-9 hrs. I took my hair out about two weeks ago, I took it down then followed up with a braid out just so that I can go to class and function in my day to day life. But now it's time to give my hair the TLC that it loves and deserves. 

So my homie Jadorevastia, a Youtube Vlogger, recently did a review on ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Pack and I instantly felt a blast from my relaxer day past, I had to pick some up at my local beauty supply store for $1.49. I was hesitant to pick up a 8 oz. bottle though, I haven't used this since I was relaxing my hair. I had my last relaxer in August 2011. I couldn't be sure that the Replenishing Pack would work well with my natural hair like it did with my relaxed hair. Then I ran into another dilemma, I only picked up one pack and I didn't have enough of it to really coat my hair like I enjoy doing with my deep conditioners so instead I added some of my oils and used it as a pre-poo.

The ingredients for the Replenishing Pack are:

• Soybean oil, is rich in Vitamin E which is a lipid and an antioxidant. It helps keep the cell membrane intact. This ensures that the cell membrane and skin act as barrier to harmful toxins and air particals. 
• Olive oil, can improve the blood circulation in your scalp. This increased blood flow can stimulate the follicles.
• Orange oil, is a great for healing scalps with bacterial infections and fungal infections.
• Sage extract, is beneficial for controlling dandruff and treating hair loss.

My oil blend consists of:

• Coconut oil
• Peppermint oil
• Jojoba oil
• Avocado oil
• Vegetable Glycerin

Once applied my hair was instantly softened and full of shine. I didn't even make an attempt to detangle at this point I just slapped it on and let it marinate for about an hour with a plastic bag on my hair. I co-washed in the shower with Eden Body Works Coconut Shea Cleansing Cowash (I have a review here) and I detangled with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration. 

 Once thoroughly rinsed out I began deep conditioning with a fairly new product, Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiare Restoring Hair Mask I picked up an 8 oz. container for $15.00 at my local Target. For me the price was a bit steep for a deep conditioner, but I went out on a limb and picked it up. 

This product has NO:

• Parabens
• Petroleum
• Mineral oil
• Artificial colors

The ingredients are:

• Coconut oil, is able to bind to the natural protein structure of the hair. This helps the hair retain its natural moisture content and reinforces the hair fiber, making it stronger.
• Shea Butter,  deeply moisturizes while conditioning your hair and scalp.
• Panthenol, is essential for the strength, shine and health of your hair. 
• Hydrolyzed Silk, adds luster, body and manageability to your hair. 

Once I applied it I to my hair I notice that initially the conditioner just sat on hair and I was a bit apprehensive. Normally conditioners in my hair melt right in and I'm not hesitant about how the product will work with my hair, but this one was different it was unsettling it just sat there. I held out hope though and left it on overnight and the washed it out the next morning. Once I rinsed it out the following morning my hair was soooo soft and manageable, I love it! My next post will be on how I styled my hair in the following days after I washed and dc'd it. 

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• https://www.youtube.com/user/nubiankween323
• @_Jadorevastia

You can pick up these products to try at:

• Target stores 
• Your local beauty supply stores

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• @ariegogetit
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