Hi everyone! Thanks to all who commented and entered to win a set of minis from Original Moxie! Two of you will receive a four pack with trial sizes of all the products I used in my last two hair tutorials: Get Clean No-Foam Shampoo, Intense Quench Deep Conditioner, Lux Locks Styling & Shine and Just Gel Styling Concentrate. Without further ado… the winners are: Dream and Chavelia!! Congratulations to you both! Please email me at tobnatural@gmail.com with your full name and mailing address by Friday, July 5th. Thanks again. There are more giveaways ahead so stay connected! xoxo ~Toia
With feelings of both excitement and nervousness, I attended my very first big blogger event - the Sixth Annual Blogging While Brown Conference. Bloggers of color from all over the country would gather to learn from the pros and hope to get the tools needed to take our blogging careers to the next level! Here are some highlights from my point of view!
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. …
