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-Stay beautiful xo

Hair Update September 2013 - Two Years!

Hello beauties!

Long time no hair!!!

I thought I would do a quick hair update to celebrate my 2 year HAIRIVERSARY!

With fall fast approaching, I felt it necessary to enjoy my curls one last time before the winter cold showed its ugly nose.

Here are new pictures of my hair after removing the weave and using the curl activator :)

Let me know what you think ;)

I will do another post shorty about this new curl activator I found while shopping in Toronto, keep an eye out for that soon :)

Stay beautiful xo

Hair Tip # 9 - Hair Wrap Tutorial Video

Hello beauties,

A friend asked me post a tutorial on how to make the perfect hair wrap. Below you will find my version :).

To wrap your hair, you will need:

-A brush
-Some bobby pins
-Wrapping material - silk or satin
-Sleeping bonnet or sleeping cap (preferably satin or silk)

My hair has been blow dried and flat ironed.
(I will be attending a wedding in a few weeks and wanted to see the length of my hair to figure out my look.)

Pardon my voice, it's a bit different, especially in the beginning - I've been sick for the last week and my voice has been affected.

Hopefully you guys enjoy the video!

Stay beautiful xo

Video Blog #1 - Thank you for the 1000 views!!

Hi beauties!!!

It's time for a small celebration!  I've reached over 1000 views!!!

I want to thank you all for supporting my page!! And to say thank you, here is my first video blog, as promised.

Here is the list of the products used in this video:

-TRESEmmé: Climate Control conditioner
-Urban Therapy - Twisted Sista: de-frizz conditioner
-Profectiv: Growth Restoration Oil Stimulant
-Doo-Gro: Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Growth Lotion
-Doo-Gro: Medicated Hair Vitalizer - Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Formula
-Organix: Nourishing Coconut Milk - Anti-Breaking Serum

I will review some of my new products once I've tried them more than once, promise :D

Enjoy the video and....stay beautiful, as always!!!

xoxo

-Lexi

P.S. Little shoutout to my new Twitter followers: @InLvWithTexture and @NaturalistaLove!!

Also, please support my cousin and her Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/chery818?feature=watch

Hair Tip #7 - Sleep Time

Hello beauties!

Sorry for the delay on this post. Holiday parties left and right have been keeping me a tad busy. However, I could not leave y'all hanging like that...so here is another hair tip.

I got this idea from a friend who was complaining that her hair lost all its moisture when she woke up in the morning (yes, you know who you are guuurrrlll).

After moisturizing and sealing your hair, it's a shame to be back at square one overnight. Most of us have used stockings, bandanas, or random articles of clothing to wrap our hair. The problem with these materials is that they absorb moisture. When you look at your bandana (or any other wrapping article) the next morning, all we tend to see are oil spots. No wonder your hair is completely dried in the morning!!

To prevent hair dryness, you need a material that will keep the moisture locked in. The best types of caps, bonnets and/or wraps for that purpose is satin and silk. Below are some examples of different sleeping wear options.

Satin Sleeping Cap

Satin Hair Wrap

Silk Hair Cap

From previous experience, these caps tend to range anywhere from $2 to $15.

I personally use a satin cap when my hair is curly, and use a satin wrap and cap when my hair is flat ironed. Using the silk wrap helps keep my hair together.

Hopefully this will help you ladies keep your hair smooth and/or bouncy and fully moisturized!!

Hugs and kisses ladies (and gents),

-Stay beautiful! Xoxo

P.S. Special shoutout to some of my beauties that I've seen last weekend: Bibi and Magalie. Love you guys and thank you for your support it means a lot ;)

Thank you!!!

Thank you all for reading my blog! It means a lot to me!!

Much love to all my beauties!!

Stay beautiful xo

Hair Update November 2012

Happy Movember beauties!!

As promised here is another hair update :) Winter can be pretty harsh season on natural hair, which is why I tend to wear braids or weaves (extensions) from September to March. People have different views on using extensions. Some say they promote hair growth, some say they don't. My point of view is that if they are done properly and not too tight, why not? Another thing that I noticed, is that keeping your braids or weave for 6 weeks or less reduces/eliminates breakage. Thankfully, my hairdresser is a natural beauty too, meaning she knows how to manage my locks with tender love and care! If any of you Montreal ladies need a referral  let me know, I would be happy to share her contact info. I will soon post pictures of different braid styles that she has done for me in a later blog. In the meantime, here are some pics of my hair taken yesterday evening :D

1. This picture was taken right after I removed my braids and untangled my hair with a wide tooth comb.

2. This picture was taken after one shampoo, a deep conditioner and two conditioners (some conditioner left over, of course).

3. This is my hair after using my hair gel to activate my curl.

4. This is my hair the day after (forgot to sleep with a cap on, but it still looks good). Keep in mind that my curls were not refreshed with water.

To obtain a lengthier look the following morning, I spray my hair with water and pull my curls down. But I also love my shrunken look :) 

I hope you enjoyed these pictures and they will inspire you on your ongoing hair journey!!

Stay beautiful!! xoxo

Hair Tip # 4 - Hair Products - Moisturizing

Moisturizing

Ola beauties!! Welcome to another installment of the 3 part hair care series J!! Today, I will talk about the different products I use to moisturize my natural locks.

The first step to keeping my hair silky, healthy and shiny (after a good conditioner, of course) is a good oil! A few years back, you would have had to pay me an extreme amount of money to oil my scalp or grease my hair. But I quickly learned that spending an extra 5 minutes oiling my scalp and sealing my ends went a hell of a long way.

Oils

In the last two three years, I've discovered two oils that I swear by. I've used them both on my chemically straightened hair and on my natural hair. The first one is the CHI Silk Infusion oil. CHI, for those who know the brand, is not the cheapest of products, but it works. The product is lightweight and doesn't give you that weird greasy feel, especially when your hair is straight. I put a quarter size amount in the middle of my palm, dip my fingers in it and massage my scalp. That's all I needed to do the trick. I do this process daily or every other day, depending on how dry my scalp gets.

Another oil that I absolutely love is my Doo-Gro Mega Thick Growth Oil. Thanks to the pointy tip, I use this oil on a daily basis. I apply the oil moderately to the scalp and use the tips of my fingers to massage thoroughly. Unlike the CHI Silk Infusion, this oil is slightly heavy, so putting too much can give you that greasy look. Keep in mind that this oil is a lot cheaper than the CHI, ranging between $3-$6, depending on the store.

Another oil that I have to mention is the Soft Sheen-Carson Optimum Oil Therapy – Featherlight Hot Oil. The bottle says: ‘Transforms dry damaged hair, Guards against shedding & breakage, Restores softness and elasticity with no greasy build-up’, and they are not lying. I first used this product when I first started my transition. I found it online, and thought I would try it out. Honestly, I wasn't disappointed. Like the name says, this product is extremely light; you barely feel it (which caused me to overdo it from time to time…oops). After two uses, I noticed a difference in how my hair moved and felt. I haven’t been able to find this product in my area, so I purchase it online at www.haircloset.com.

Grease

Moisturizing your hair would be completely ineffective without a good grease to seal the ends. To do so, I use the Doo-Gro Medicated Hair Vitalizer. Compared to other hair grease or pomades, it’s not thick. The best way to describe it would be ‘solid oil’. It has an oily feel as opposed to a gelatin feel like Vaseline. I apply this grease to the ends of my hair after oiling and/or putting some hair lotion. I part my hair in sections and seal the ends section after section.

Lotion

And finally, my hair lotion of choice is the Doo-Gro Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Growth Lotion. I usually apply it after towel drying my hair, before applying oil. It keeps my curls moisturized and bouncy.

Another beloved hair lotion is the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil: Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion. It certainly does the trick when my Doo-Gro is running low.

I hope you will like these products as much as I do! If you have any questions about how to use these products or where I purchased them (especially if you are in the Montreal or Ottawa area) leave a comment or a message and I will gladly help you out.

The next post will be about styling your curls! Definitely the best part! So keep it locked ladies…

Until next time beauties! Xo

Hair Tip #3 - Hair Products - Washing

Time for some hair product talks ladies!!

I've been asked over the last year what I use in my hair on a daily basis. So to make it easier, I will break it down into 3 posts. This first will be 'Washing', the second would be 'Moisturizing' and the third will be 'Styling'.

Shampoo

I've used many shampoos and conditioners in the past year. As mentioned in an earlier post, I'm a big fan of the 'Conditioner Only' washing method. But a good shampoo doesn't hurt once in a while.

One of my favorite hair product brand has to be Doo-Gro, which explains why their shampoo is at the top of my list. One of the reasons is they have many types of regimen, depending on what you are looking for. For my own need, I use the 'Mega Thick' collection.

I use the Doo-Gro Mega Thick Anti-Thinning Shampoo roughly once every three weeks, as well as the first wash after removing braids/weaves.

Compared to shampoos I've used in the past, this one doesn't leave my hair dried out. Keep in mind that I only do one shampoo instead of the suggested two.

Conditioners

Climate Control

Moisture Rich

As for my conditioners  my current obsession is my TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner! Before my recent trip to Cuba, I went looking for a new, better conditioner than my old Doo-Gro one. Don't get me wrong, the Doo-Gro works well, but my curls were not as bouncy as I wanted them to be. So the clerk recommended I try TRESemmé! I fell head over heels in love ladies. I was in the sun all week long (and we all know what salt water and sun can do to your hair) and I did not have one problem. My hair remained bouncy, soft and silky. And for the price, you have enough for months!


Recently, I went to the store and they were out of the Climate Control :(, so I decided to try the TRESemmé Moisture Rich Conditioner. So far I like it, but I find it lacks the instant softness that I found in the Climate Control. Just like Doo-Gro, TRESemmé has a wide selection of products for various tastes.

Deep Conditioner

Just like many of you, I've tried many deep conditioners in my day. I've tried various mayonnaise, heat therapy deep conditioners, etc. My favorite one so far comes from (SHOCKER) Doo-Gro. Their Mega Thick Intense Repair Rebuilding Thickening Treatment is absolutely amazing! Though the packaging says to leave it for 10 minutes, I leave mine on for approximately 30 minutes. I put a foil cap on and do chores around the house, and 30 minutes later, I wash it out thoroughly and do one more round of conditioner. (Yes, I love my conditioners!) I use the deep conditioner every 3 weeks or so, when I shampoo my hair usually.


Using these products regularly have contributed greatly to my hair growth. They are healthier, stronger, bouncier and shinier than they have ever been. Hopefully these will work for you too.

Keep an eye out for Part 2 where I will be tackling moisturizers!!

-Stay Beautiful xoxo

Hair Update: April-May 2012

Ola beauties!!

Here are more pics of my hair journey. This time, I took my time to flat iron my hair :)

Hair after Curl Activator

Hair Flat Ironed

Another Picture of Hair Flat Ironed

I will be posting pictures and descriptions of my flat iron and blow dryer soon for those of you looking to purchase one.

3 Months After Chop

Here are some pictures 3 months after the cut. The first picture shows my hair combed out after taking out my braids :)

*My first straightening attempt was not the best, I have to admit. :S

**More to come, enjoy!

Hair combed out

   

First attempt at straightening my hair

  

After Curl Activator

Big Chop: August 2011

In August 2011, I had my friend cut my hair! She's an amazing natural hair stylist in Montreal. She was my motivator and 'helper' through this process!

The PonyTail (Ahhh)

Final Cuts

Activating the curls with a little gel (ouuhh la la)

Final Product!

All done :)