Detangling is probably the most dreaded part of having natural hair… am I right? Straddling the line between being effective and being gentle can get the best of some. However, it doesn’t have to be such a chore. Over time, I’ve learned a few “tricks of the trade” to make this part of wash day a cinch! Stumbling upon a great article from BlackHairInformation.com says that there are others who have also found the “secret”. My job is to inform and inform I must! Below are five cocktails that’ll not only make your wash session far less stressful but give your hair the boost it needs in the process. They’ve cleverly put together this handy graphic so you can save it, print it, apply it… ENJOY! Courtesy of Black Hair Information So, which cocktails have YOU incorporated into your regimen? Are there any others not listed that you would suggest?…
Hello and thank you for joining me for part two of my Original Moxie review! Last time, you saw how I used two of the products on wash day (here it is in case you mised it). After washing, I did a blowout using one of the styling products I received, Lux Locks Styling and Shine along with a small dollop of grapeseed oil as a heat protectant. Lux Locks Styling & Shine- 6 oz. $18 {For thick, dry hair that soaks up heavier creams and craves moisture and definition.} Claim: “…penetrating moisture & natural ingredients without product build up! The key is our unique blend of Shea & Ucuuba Butters, both exceptionally rich sources of Vitamins and Omega Fatty Acids, which deliver deep moisture to dry hair, and create a smooth, glossy finish that lasts and lasts.” How can I describe the smell of this?? Hmmm… this is a tough one.…
Haven’t done an official product review in quite a while… I’m gonna get better with that for sure! 😉 This review features some goodies I received from Original Moxie to try out. Having been huge fan of their Hair Bling High Shine Pomade and Twist Mist Lightweight Shine for styling, I was eager to try out their cleansing and conditioning products. What I love the most about Original Moxie is their commitment to quality natural ingredients. While most of us are used to “conventional” ingredients like shea butter, EVOO and aloe, OM pushes the envelope by including an array of nourishing herbs and botanicals, some I had never even heard of! Welp, here we go! Get Clean! No-Foam Shampoo- 8oz. $16 {All curl types. For those with dry hair or scalp issues like dandruff or itchiness} Claim: “Sulfates, the chemicals that produce heavy foam, also strip hair of its natural oils. …
Hola everyone! I was sent over some products to try from Original Moxie and used three of them for my blow-out… Get Clean! No-Foam Shampoo, Intense Quench Deep Conditioner and the Lux Locks Styling & Shine. Check out the video below for a brief look at my wash process and style! Another video with full detailed review (and GIVEAWAY!) to come. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtUzbULuIA] Great results, right?! Click here to learn which OM products might work for YOU! Stay social with Original Moxie: YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram xoxo ~Toia
Hello my people! I just wanted to pop in really quick to tell you about an awesome event taking place this Saturday in NYC brought to you by Mane Moves, Tribe Called Curl, NaturalChocolat and master stylist Diane C. Bailey. I’ve been invited to cover the goings-on and I hope to see as many of my NYC Naturals in the place as possible! Take a look at the details below… Is styling your natural hair a struggle? Tired of tepid twist outs? Feeling tortured by your texture? Then, take your natural hair to the Next Level with this ultimate DIY hands on hair workshop! The SuperNaturals present Next Level Hair: Natural Hair Workshop on Saturday, June 8th in NYC! The group that brought you last year’s dynamic Spring Is In The Hair event is back with a comprehensive workshop designed to teach textured haired women how to nurture their strands…
