Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
This past Fashion Week in New York City, I was excited to join the Optimum Amla Legend style squad for a behind-the-scenes view at the looks they executed for the Edwing D’Angelo Fall/Winter 2014 show! As a proud sponsor of the show, Optimum was responsible for complementing D’Angelo’s designs with simple yet slightly edgy hair. SoftSheen-Carson Director of Education Mezei Jefferson explains the looks and their inspiration: “We’re giving an anarchy look to it, like French Revolution… so we’re giving them the part down the center, sweeping all the hair over to the side, long ponytail then we’re wrapping it with the gold cord to give it that kind of bold feel. For the guys, we’re giving them side parts, sweeping it over with a little height in the front, you know, hair that’s reminiscent of that time period.” The team made use of Optimum Amla Legend products to achieve these sleek styles including their…
Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
Recently, I decided it was time I go through my stash of goodie bag samples and actually try out some stuff. I believe I received this duo by Elucence at the Halo Beauty Lounge event I attended over the summer. The brand was completely new to me so I was eager to give it a try and share my thoughts with you! Moisture Benefits Shampoo | $6, 10 oz. Key Ingredients: Peach extract, Irish moss, anise seed, ginseng, gingko hydrate wheat protein, polysaccharides |Glycerin Free, Silicone Free “This gentle cleansing shampoo contains peach extract, irish moss, ginseng and wheat protein — all of which moisturize and condition hair without weighing it down. Moisture Benefits Shampoo soothes and replenishes, leaving your hair feeling healthy and refreshed.” My Experience The smell is amazing! I instantly get the hints of peach with one whiff. Kinda reminds me of moscato. So yummy! Clearly, a little goes…
HEY HEY!! So, as I told my Instagram followers, I just wanted to thank everyone who has been showing ToBNatural so much love since I started this blog almost a year ago. I recently hit 2,000 Instagram followers and Facebook is gradually climbing towards 4,000 fans- the support has been amazing! Over the course of the year, I have acquired A LOT of products by various means and quite frankly, I have more than I know what to do with! “Sharing is caring”, right?! So, what better way to say “thank you” than to share items from some of my favorite brands with my lovely followers! For this giveaway I will be selecting not one but FOUR winners!! Here’s what you’ll get… My first place winner will receive this FULL SIZE set of EDEN Bodyworks Coconut Shea products complete with CoWash, Leave-In, Pudding Soufflé, Curl Defining Creme (not shown) and…
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
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.…
