Keep It Simple Sista

Benefits and Uses of Castor Oil

2013-04-24T10:39:00.001-07:00

Many have used and are using Castor Oil in their hair regimens for the past few years when it became well known to help with the hair. Black Castor Oil (from Haiti) Castor Oil is a vegetable oil from the castor bean. The oil contains a lot of appealing things that would make it attractive to use in a hair regimen and beauty regimen. Another great thing about this oil is that it has healing

Help In The Fight Against Cancer

2013-04-11T18:13:00.003-07:00

Many of you know I lost my grandmother in 2005 to cancer and my Mother is a cancer survivor... I'll be participating in the Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women. I'm committed to the fight to end women's cancers, because we've all known and loved someone affected by this disease. Let's work to protect the women in our lives: our mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, wives and

Keeping It Simple

2013-03-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Lately I have really been keeping it simple. I wear my hair in two braids to sleep and keep them in throughout the day . If I have somewhere to go I just un braid my hair and I have a fabulous braid out lol. Doing this keeps my hair protected 90% of the time yet its super cute. My hair is loving it !!! I'm on a braid out frenzy again

Updated Makeup Collection and Organization

2013-03-08T04:30:00.000-08:00

I change my set up again. I think I'm just addicted to organization. I was looking for office ideas for small spaces and notice that all of people was using the space under their stairs. I loved the idea and decided to move my vanity downstairs and use it for my workspace and vanity area. I'm in love with my set up and it makes things so much easier when I do clients out of my home . Still

Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Conditioner

2013-03-06T21:51:00.000-08:00

I'm absolutely in love with this conditioner . It leaves my hair super soft for days after I deep condition. I don't even have to moisturize every night. Just put a little coconut oil in my hair and go. That's how moisturized and soft my hair is while using this. I'm very impressed with Elasta QP products Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Hair Conditioner repairs brittle, damaged hair with

Post Partum Hair Shedding: Is It Normal?

2013-02-18T15:50:00.001-08:00

My daughter, MadiMel and I (2005) written by guest blogger Sdestra The first time I went through Post Partum Hair Shedding, I was disturbed, bothered and even upset. I was warned by many women I knew, including my mother by backing it up with horror stories and myths. But I was not "educated" as to why it was happening about 4 months after giving birth. My edges were gone and I had a

Giveaway Winner

2012-12-28T08:42:00.002-08:00

L.O.C. Method on Relaxed Hair

2012-12-11T09:19:00.000-08:00

I recently posted an "Air Drying on Relaxed Hair" video on Youtube and showed the process on how I do it with no heat. In the video, I did a process called the L.O.C. Method on my relaxed hair. A subscriber observed this as she watched the video and asked should I have sealed with the oil last. I realized that I did not explain this as a quick FYI in the video. Many of us learned, to seal in

Lye Relaxers vs No Lye Relaxers

2012-11-24T10:06:00.001-08:00

This is something that is debated constantly. Which one is better and healthier for your hair. Most hair sites and professionals recommend lye relaxers. Here is a quick run down of the both The main difference in Lye and No Lye Relaxers is the active ingredient used to straighten the hair. Lye Relaxers active ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide. No Lye Relaxers active ingredient is Calcium

Hairfinity Hair Vitamins

2012-11-17T17:11:00.001-08:00

Can you believe that it has been months since I have taken any vitamins ? Bad I know .. Shame on me. Seems like lately I have been taking care of everyone but myself. I definitely can tell the difference too. I don't have as much energy as before and I really think I would not have gotten sick if I was taking my vitamins. So I thought I would finally try the Hairfinity everyone is in love with.

Giveaway Time

2012-11-08T22:57:00.002-08:00

I have always loved Flexi 8 Barrettes ... Here is your chance to enter and receive one of my favorites!! Check Out Video For Details Giveaway ends Wed 11/14/2012 .. Like the facebook page and tell her Traycee or Kissseventyseven (Free Shipping Till 11/10/12) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/LillaRose.LiaStokes Website: http://www.lillarose.biz/hairjewelry Youtube Channel:

Dumping The Bun For A Day

2012-11-08T00:39:00.000-08:00

That moment when your in bed and you can't get comfortable thanks to your Bantu knots smh. Yeah that's me right now so I guess since I'm up I will post. Lol I wore a messy bun today. But want to do something cute for tomorrow. Nothing is quicker than a Bantu knot or braid out to spice up your look without using heat. I definitely was in a funk today but something about doing my hair and putting

Bouncing Back

2012-11-06T07:41:00.000-08:00

So I've been sick for over a week. It really sucked and I'm so happy to be back feeling like myself. Whatever this virus is that's going around is no joke. I'm still gaining my strength back and coughing up gross stuff out of my chest. As with any home with kids the virus is jumping from kid to kid. My son that has asthma is sick now. He was the last person I want to catch this. My hair I'm not

Starting A Healthy Hair Journey on a Mental Note

2012-10-31T11:30:00.000-07:00

We sometimes fail to realize that a lot of the women and men who have been on a healthy hair journey, had put in time and work to make it a successful one. Many did their research, saw what worked for them, experimented, had patience and set realistic goals. Also, there are many who want that “ideal hair” instantly without giving any thought of the effort that should be brought forth. A hair

Saying "Hello" To You All!

2012-10-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies and gents! I feel so privileged and honored that Traycee has allowed me to share on her blog! I am Sdestra and some of you know me on the social site KISS, Fotki and etc. I do hope that whatever I have to offer, that you enjoy and as well find them informative. I will also share some things in regards to child hair care that has worked for my children thus far and new things as I

Praying For Those Effected by Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-31T09:00:00.001-07:00

How To Treat Dry Itchy Scalp

2012-10-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

Tea Tree Oil is the perfect treatment for dry itchy scalp. Tea Tree oil treats most of your common scalp problems. Problems like dandruff, lice, hair loss, dry and itchy scalp. Its is a anti fungal oil so its benefits for the scalp are amazing. It unclogs hair follicles clears bacteria and fungal infections (something I believe a lot of black women suffer from b/c of not cleaning the scalp for

Using Hair Blogs on Your HHJ

2012-10-28T13:21:00.002-07:00

Remember this?! Hello KISStahs! Please give me a brief moment to introduce myself for those of you who I’ve not “met” via K.I.S.S. website. My name is Ebony but online I’m recognized as EbonyCPrincess. My "official" healthy hair journey began in 2009 when I stumbled across one of Traycee’s earliest YouTube videos…remember back when she had the movie theater intro and photos in the bad @ss

This Weekends Hair Shopping List

2012-10-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

This weekends hair shopping list Sally's Beauty Supply 2 empty jars for coconut oil etc 2 large empty bottles w/ applicator tip for my mixes 1 spray bottle for spritz mix Large bottle of Hair One Silk Elements Moisturizing Conditioner GNC Peppermint Oil Glycerin Trader Joes Aloe Vera Juice Coconut Oil Indian Market 3 bottles of Rose Water Victoria Secret SO Sexy Line

Thank you Ladies

2012-10-24T15:54:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Essence for allowing me to be one of the Top 50 Beauty Vloggers. Also huge thanks to my KISS family for showing your support. This really made my day !!! Muah

Bantu Knot... Oh How I Missed Thee

2012-10-23T21:48:00.002-07:00

I finally did the bantu knot I have been saying I was going to do forever. I loved it. I'm actually on day two and think I can make it a few more days if I want. I did this on co washed, air dried hair. Its not all that hot and I didn't want to wait forever for it to dry. So I let it air dry hanging loose. After it was basically dry I did my bantu knots. Products I used was my faithful

Do You Remember This Bun ?

2012-10-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Well at least the front should be familiar to you. Someone asked how I blend my bangs when I pull them back. The request was right up my alley right now. I've been going full force with my protective styling and I have been loving the results. My hair is thick and healthy and I will probably keep going with the protective styling till the end of the year. If I do wear my down it will be a

How I Currently Moisturize and Seal

2012-10-18T11:52:00.000-07:00

This is a updated tutorial on how I moisturize and seal. Right now I use Elasta Qp Olive Oil and Mango Butter and Seal with Coconut Oil. When I protective style I do this every night. So this is also my night time routine. You know I keep it simple. Why is moisturizing and sealing important. Well the first reason is obvious. The main reason black women or women with tightly coiled hair can not

Roots of Nature Mango Oil & Cupuacu Butter

2012-10-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

From Soft Sheen Carson Roots of Nature Mango and Cupuacu Butter Product claims Combined with softening mango oil, our cream deeply nourishes and conditions to stretch and define each coil with just the right amount of hold for twists, braid-outs, and TWAs (teeny weeny afros). Dull, shrunken coils are transformed into lasting, soft, elongated, shiny coils. Ingredients Water , Glycine

Saturday Morning Routine

2012-10-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning is usually beauty time for me. I wash and deep condition my hair, shave my legs , wax, ebrows , toes, hands and facial. You get it. I used to do all this on Friday so I can be cute for the weekend. Friday night I was so tired. I didn't even bother to put my scarf on. Not to mention I ran out of my Elasta Qp Olive and Mango Butter. I have to drive out of my area to purchase it