Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Abbreviations

I'm adding a list of Abbreviations that will be used. I don't want anyone wondering "what does that mean". So this will be helpful if that question arises.

APL * Arm Pit Length

BSL * Bra Strap Length

BSS * Beauty Supply Store

BTW * By The Way

CoWash * Conditioner Wash

EL * Ear Length

EVOO * Extra Virgin Olive Oil

HHG * Happy Hair Growing

HELTR * Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship

HTH * Hope That Helps

IMO * In My Opinion

JBCO * Jamaican Black Castor Oil

MBL* Mid Back Length

MTG * Mane Tail Groom by Shapley's

ORS * Organic Root Stimulator(Most of the time
I'm referring to the Pak) But I will make
sure I state which one I'm referring to.

PJ * Product Junkie

Protective Styles * When you style your hair and protect your ends is considered protective styling. Ex. buns, twist-outs, braid-outs, bantu knot-outs etc.

SEMC * Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol

SL * Shoulder Length

Slip * When the comb goes through your hair
with ease.

TIA * Thanks In Advance

WN * Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Lotion

WL * Waist length

Baggy * When you moisturize your ends and seal with an oil and apply a plastic cap over your ends to lock in the moisture. This can also be done to the entire head.

Sealant *
When you seal in a moisturizer with some type of oil. Ex. EVOO, JBCO or another one of your favorite oils.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Review: Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment



How many of you are up on this product? Well I was just recently introduced to it and I must say WOW! I have tried my share of conditioners throughout my journey and I think my search for a Moisturizing Deep Conditioner has come to an end!

I used this product till it was all gone so i can give my review. So here goes.

Price: $4.59(or close) from Sally's Beauty Supply




Its Guarantee:

For hair as soft and smooth as silk

Is an intensive conditioning treatment for chemically treated hair. This moisturizing conditioner with Silk Protein, Moisturizers and Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5 will

*Rehydrate dry, brittle hair
*Restore moisture
*Improve elasticity
*Add body
*Leave hair soft and silky to the touch.

Salon Directions: Shampoo and towel dry hair. For best results use Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo. Liberally apply Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment ensuring that the ends are covered. Comb-blend for even coverage.


FOR INSTANT CONDITIONING: Leave on hair for 2Min's. Rinse well. Style as desired.


FOR MEGA DEEP CONDITIONING:
Leave on hair for 5-7 minutes (Use a heating cap if desired). Rinse Well. Style As Desired.


INGREDIENTS:
Water (Aqua,Eau), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum, Huile minerale), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Methylparaben, Silk Amino Acids, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylcloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiszolinone, Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

Whew! Those ingredients names are something to type out!

Back to the review...

The Cons:

Its very thick and so is my hair and it takes a lot of the product to apply to my hair from root to tip.

The Pros:

*It smells yummy!
*It gave my hair that slip it needed!
*It softens my hair like nothing else!

It is a staple product!

Review: Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Lotion



I wanted to do a review on this product. I have been using this product for a while now. I stopped using S-Curl to give this product a try.

Price: $4.49 at my Beauty Supply Store




Its Guarantee:

Quenches Dry, Thirsty Hair

Provides Long-Lasting Softness and Shine

Excellent for Permanent Waved and Natural Hair

This rich lotion contains a blend of silicone and humectants to provide shine, softening and moisture to natural and permanently waved hair. Apply as needed to maintain your WAVE NOUVEAU style.

Ingredients:

AQUA/WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, STEARALKONIUM, CHLORINE, DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL,LINALOOL,
SIMETHICONE, CI 16035/RED40. F.I.L. D8318/1

Directions:
1. Apply the desired amount of lotion into palm of hand. Apply evenly throughout hair, massaging throughly.
2. Gently comb through the hair and style as usual.


Cons:
For me there is nothing I don't like about it.

Pros:
*It has a great smell
*Its very moisturizing
*It gives my hair a silky feel
*little goes a long way.

I will continue to use this product!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Small Update

Hello. Just wanted to update what I did to my hair. I added small-medium size box braids to my hair a week ago. There is no added hair extensions. I came out pretty well. I kept trying to take photos of the look but got so bust and kept forgetting. I washed my hair twice so the style is a little worn out now. Sometimes I will twist or braids them to have to wavy look, or I would wear them straight, and there is times i will bun them up. If I decide to redo them I will make sure i take pictures. I'm using my same hair regimen with these braids so nothing has changed. Except I moisturize more often now. Maybe 2-3 times per day. So that is it for now. See you in the next post.


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