CurlFormers on my Natural Hair

 

 

 

I took the plunge! and decided to try CurlFormers on my natural hair. I did not use the original $70 curlformers, but tried a knockoff version called Vakind Hair Curler. These were only $16 and I was sold on the price and on Naptural85 review. Click here to buy them if you want to try.

 

For a first time user, I enjoyed my experience. Took me about 1 and a half hours to install. I had to be really careful not to rip my hair in the hooks. After I got a hang of it, I was able to do it with ease.

 

After installing all these 40 "curlformers", it was time to sleep.. or try to sleep. It was one of the most uncomfortable sleep ever. Not going to do that again.

The results was okay.. but Practice makes Perfect.

 

Watch the video below for my full experience

 

Since I filmed this video, I have tried it with heat and the results was even much better. I used the same product as I did when I tried without heat. I also sat under the hood dryer for 50 mins. My back row did not completely dry!! Argh!

 

 



What do you think?

Coverage of Nzuri Hair and Beauty Show 2013 #NaturalHair

 

 

I had fun at the Nzuri Hair and Beauty Show in Houston, Texas. Met a lot of subbies and friends!

 

 

Grab a snack and share the experience!

Nzuri Hair and Beauty Festival "Hair Of The Day" #HOTD #NaturalHair

 

If you've ever been to a Natural Hair show, you know that your hair has to be on spot! That was my goal when I thought of what my style will be for the event. I wanted a style that would last the entire weekend, with little manipulation and superb shine and luster!.

On to the details...

Wash Routine

• Cowashed in sections using Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner. Click here for my first impression on the product.
• Deep condition with Eden Bodyworks All Natural Deep Conditioner overnight
• Next day, do cool and seal  with Trader Joe's Nourish and Spa Conditioner.
• Rinse and do final seal to close cuticle with cold Aloe Vera Juice.

Post Wash

• Apply Giovanni Direct Leave In, oil mix, sealed with my Shea Aloe Butter only at the ends.

Styling

• I cornrowed the side and twisted the rest using Goin' Natural Rare Moisture Butter and Eco Styler Gel (Argan) in that order

 I love the shine I get from this combo and the style all day.
End of Day pics!

 

Night Routine:
I used the method below to keep my hair looking great for the next day.

Cupcake Twisted Scarf Tutorial and Trader Joe's

Alternative Way to "Shampoo" Natural Hair

There are so many ways to cleanse Natural Hair without the stripping effect of sulfate shampoos. Our first choice is using Bentonite Clay. Not only does this clay remove all build up, it also conditions our hair.

To learn more about how we use this clay, watch the video below:

Have you used Bentonite Clay? What other alternatives to shampoo do you use?

Changing Natural Hair Products When Weather Changes

With changes in weather, we might find that products we were using in the summer no longer works well.

Time to Change things up!!

For us, in the summer, SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie works well. However, in the winter, we use Goin Natural Morargan Gold Rare Moisture Butter. This products works well for us in the summer AND in the winter.

Have you experienced this? What products are you switching up?


#naturalhair #teamnatural #naturalhaircare #SheaMoisture #GoinNatural

Night Routine for Twist Out on Natural Hair

What is your night time routine for #twistout? 

 Here is one routine that gives me great results the next morning
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