tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73325439674337790202017-08-29T08:54:21.279-04:00Relaxed Hair and Skin Care BlogMy personal journey to healthy hair and skin...Product Reviews. DIY Beauty. Tutorials. Inspiration.Candra Evansnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-9521927048367570652016-04-06T09:28:00.001-04:002016-04-06T09:30:12.449-04:00Relaxer Update | Mixed Emotions | Texlaxed ChatHere is my Relaxer Update #1 for 2016!
I discuss my mixed emotions, henna coloring and trimming ends.
Visit and subscribe to my new beauty blog http://www.coconutbeauty.org for natural oils, flowers, herbs and butter uses for skin and hair!
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Hair Texture? Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-49091490902263918732016-01-04T08:01:00.001-05:002016-01-04T08:01:49.309-05:00Top 15 of 2015 | Hair and Skin Products!Check out my top 15 favorite hair and skin products for 2015!
It was tough to select only 15 favorites, but these are the products that I continue to repurchase. Stay tuned for relaxed hair updates and more!
God bless and Happy New Year!!!
Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-77261694451463682542015-06-04T13:12:00.002-04:002015-06-04T13:12:54.763-04:00June Plans for Candra’s Hair
Hey everyone!
I decided that I wanted to post monthly plans for my hair.
At this stage of my hair journey I feel confident about my
hair care regimen and even styling, believe it or not. Lol
So I’m ready to take
my hair journey to the next level.
The next level for me involves simplifying my regimen and
making my wash day process flow more quickly. I’m getting too old for 8 hour
Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-79231484257993854152015-05-22T09:11:00.002-04:002015-05-22T09:11:46.988-04:00Elevate Styles It's A Wig Synthetic Cellia | I Cut Her!
Elevate Styles It's A Wig Synthetic Cellia | I Cut Her!
This is an update on my new synthetic wig purchased from Elevate Styles.
The brand is It's A Wig and the name of this unit is Cellia.
The color is a beautiful P1B/30. I don’t know if I’ll ever buy a color 1B again. I'd much rather incorporate my love for color into the purchase of a wig versus coloring my own hair and risking damage.
Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-78667955715862880412015-04-27T12:55:00.002-04:002015-05-22T09:12:26.360-04:00It's a Wig Synthetic Wig Cellia | Trimming and Thinning
I never thought I would be doing a wig review. But since I could not find one for this gorgeous unit, I thought why not do a review to help someone else.
As I was shopping for a new wig for the summer I came across the It's a Wig Synthetic Wig Cellia on elevatestyles.com.
Since wigs can look a bit different than pictured I searched for a review of the Cellia wig on YouTube and other sites Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-12289426666605923692015-04-23T09:11:00.001-04:002015-04-23T09:13:27.070-04:00Bantu Knots on Relaxed HairIt has been some time since I have published to the blog but stay tuned for a summer filled with hair and skin product reviews!
Until then, check out another requested video. Bantu Knots on Relaxed Hair!
God bless and happy hair journey!
~Candra
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Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-88783128570781545872015-02-05T07:22:00.002-05:002015-02-05T07:24:21.318-05:00Pay It Forward Giveaway!!!I have been blessed to win several giveaways over the years and I love even more, paying it forward. So I headed out to my favorite hair supply stores and picked up a few hair product favorites to share with one of you!
Click the link to the video below to see the goodies you can win!
It is more blessed to give than to receive!!!
(Acts 20:35)
Blessings and Happy Hair Journey!
~Candra
Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-25642324169582773072014-12-18T11:57:00.000-05:002014-12-18T11:57:18.055-05:00Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner
I'm in love.
A few weeks ago I entered a giveaway, never expecting to win. Not only did I not expect to win, I did not expect to fall in love.
YouTuber LifeOfMula hosted this giveaway and one of the three gifts I won was Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils In Control Anti-Poof Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner.
It is formulated for natural curls and wavy hair. I chemically straighten my hair to Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-14902024701542209852014-11-24T14:32:00.001-05:002014-11-24T14:34:16.866-05:00Second Year Relaxed Hair Journey AnniversaryIt's my second year healthy hair anniversary!!!
This journey so far has been blessed. There have been major setbacks but also major comebacks. Here's to many more years of health and wellness!
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~Candra
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Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-50021791729842884852014-11-13T12:41:00.000-05:002014-11-13T12:41:38.895-05:00DIY Scalp and Hair Growth Oil Week 3 Update
DIY Scalp and Hair Growth Oil Week 3 Update
Recap:
I created a blend of 4 carrier oils and 4 essential oils that will promote a healthy scalp and stimulate hair growth.
Daily, I apply the oil lightly to my fingertips and massage it into my scalp in sections.
{DIY Scalp and Hair Growth Oil Week 1}
In a nutshell, I am loving this oil! I initially made 2 ounces of my oil mix but it was goodCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-22188618462420288652014-11-09T20:36:00.000-05:002014-11-09T20:50:00.066-05:0030 Days of Water Challenge Continues
64 ounce monster mug!
{Note our new domain name! www.relaxedhairskincare.com}
Last month I joined You Tuber Kay Amoah on a 30 day water challenge. The challenge was simple...kind of. :)
The goal was to drink 3 liters of water each day. That is approximately 101 ounces of H2O!
My goal was to see if I could detect a significant difference in the health of my skin. Unfortunately I was unableCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-14686486037536761292014-11-03T09:18:00.000-05:002014-11-03T09:18:10.632-05:00DIY Scalp and Hair Growth Oil Week 2 Update Length Check
Length Check Archive Photo - June 2014
Happy Monday! :D
Just a quickie update on the progress of my scalp and hair growth oil....
It's been two weeks and I have been consistent with lightly applying and massaging the oil into my scalp daily.
Scalp Health
I put my shampoo and conditioner for dry and itchy scalp on the shelf this month so I can test the strength of this oil alone. So far Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-3319647245861040622014-10-27T13:01:00.000-04:002014-10-29T12:32:05.588-04:00Scalp and Hair Growth Oil Week 1 Update
My DIY Scalp and Hair Growth Oil - Week 1 Update
I have two main goals for my hair as we transition from autumn to winter.
First, I want to retain at least two inches of hair growth by the holidays. I had a tremendous growth spurt over the spring and summer, partly due to Hairlista's coconut oil challenge.
Yet, because of "life", it's been tedious to keep up that challenge regimen. So Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-69528380462841029092014-10-15T08:37:00.000-04:002014-10-20T14:52:59.818-04:00Co-Washing with Tresemme Platinum Strength ConditionerNote our new domain name! www.relaxedhairskincare.com!
Co-Washing with Tresemme Platinum Strength Conditioner
I am just about 7 weeks post relaxer so now is the time to focus on both strength and moisture for my hair.
This relaxer stretch I hope to avoid even more breakage than last time and I will have to be more proactive about preventing my new growth from matting in the back.
I'm back inCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-74598072014541921072014-10-03T09:45:00.002-04:002014-10-03T22:35:49.723-04:00Bobeam Natural Products Shampoo Bar Haul
Last week I received my first order from Bobeam Natural Products!
Stumbling across Bobeam's web site a few weeks sparked an interest in shampoo bars. I have seen many ladies on YouTube talk about them, but until finding this company, I was settled with the shampoos I currently use in my regimen.
Yet being the hair product junkie that I am and having a desire to use more natural products Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-3267162048709478212014-10-02T09:16:00.000-04:002014-10-02T09:56:21.783-04:0030 Day Hair Health Challenges Endings and Beginnings
I
participated in yet another challenge... hosted by Just Grow Already
and RelaxedThairapy!
30
Days of Moisture Challenge (September 2014)
Dry
hair used to be a consistent problem for me. In the past it hindered my hair from growing beyond shoulder length. Behind dryness follows split ends and
breakage. All hair grows but if it is splitting and breaking at the same time,
you will barely Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-65964940467974372142014-10-01T07:53:00.000-04:002014-10-01T07:53:56.403-04:00Moisturizing Roller Wrap Setting Lotion And Leave In Mix
Some of you know that all summer I have been experimenting with various mixes to create the perfect roller setting lotion for my relaxed hair...that tends to get very dry. Traditional setting lotions make my hair a bit too hard and brittle.
One of my go-to styles is the roller wrap. To achieve this look, roller setting my relaxed hair is a great alternative to flat ironing. In a nut shell, ICandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-52426942674301957142014-09-20T18:20:00.001-04:002014-09-20T18:20:44.125-04:00Amika Digital Titanium Glide Styler 1" Review
This is my video review of the Amika Digital 1" Titanium Glide Styler.
I won this styler in a giveaway earlier this year…hosted by Monae Everett.
I love this flat iron. The mirror finish titanium plates means no snagging. The iron literally glides down my hair.
The plates generate ionic, far-infrared heat. I flat iron my hair no more than once a month, but still I have not experienced anyCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-29062509291697183512014-09-16T14:00:00.002-04:002014-10-10T08:17:46.805-04:00Starting a Healthy Hair Journey. Seven Tips To Get You Started.
Starting a healthy hair journey? Here are seven tips to get
you started!
1. Assess your current hair health.
This will help you
know where to begin. Not everyone begins their hair journey from the same
starting point.
Is your hair brittle,
different lengths, thinning, do you have severe split ends, struggling with
itchy scalp and dandruff? Day one of your hair journey may need to Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-92007975005691361532014-09-11T08:16:00.001-04:002014-09-16T13:57:31.471-04:00Moisturize & Seal Hair with Rosewater & Coconut Oil. Misto Olive Oil Sprayer.
This moisture and seal technique features the Misto Olive Oil Sprayer, rosewater and coconut oil. Moisturizing and sealing my relaxed hair often is a must. It shields my hair from dryness and breakage. Sealing with a natural carrier oil locks in the moisture.
This technique may not work for everyone depending on your hair and how you plan to style it. It works great for me when I am wearing my Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-19276661145846776732014-09-02T08:22:00.000-04:002014-09-04T10:35:30.353-04:00Relaxer Update 3. Hair Growth. Hair Health Challenges.
Relaxer Update
August 29th, 2014 I relaxed my hair at 15 weeks post. Overall I had a successful stretch and my visit to the salon was wonderful. Primarily because I got to rest and let someone else tackle this hair. (Smile)
My stylist uses the Design Essentials relaxer. She moves quickly with the application leaving my scalp in good shape and my hair with some texture (texlaxed).
Hair GrowthCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-36992774762119435642014-08-15T14:01:00.000-04:002014-08-16T15:29:32.301-04:00 13 Weeks Post Relaxer Mid Week Wash DayI honestly have to say that as much as I love wash days, there are some days when it is simply a chore. On these days it's tempting to take short cuts, but I try to overcome the urge as much as possible. :D
Pre-Poo - Coconut Oil
When I got home from work I took my hair down (was wearing a halo flat twist protective style), and applied coconut oil to my hair with my new Misto Oil Sprayer. (Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-1885206489372146722014-08-11T13:43:00.001-04:002014-08-11T13:45:08.309-04:00Rosewater Benefits on Relaxed Hair - Conditioning and Setting LotionHello Ladies! It's Monday, but I pray your week is already starting off blessed and beautiful!
Just wanted to introduce you to my new love for my hair and skin...."rosewater". Rosewater is a natural product simply made with water and rose petals.
You can make rosewater yourself, purchase it online or find it in your local health food store. The rosewater I purchased online contains purified Candra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332543967433779020.post-83777328821444215492014-08-08T09:46:00.000-04:002014-08-08T10:10:44.400-04:00Wash Day With Oils and Conditioners OnlyTomorrow is my scheduled "full" wash day but yesterday I went running and had a pretty sweaty workout. My hair hates perspiration and since I perspired so excessively, I decided to throw in an extra wash day.
My initial plan was to do a quick cleanse with a conditioner (co-wash), but since my hair has been loving oils, I thought I'd try something new!
So last night I cleansed by my hair using aCandra Evanshttps://plus.google.com/107496832171463923792noreply@blogger.com0