Twist Out

Kandy 7 comments

Twist Out

Hello everyone! We are back, I enjoyed my break, and I decided to reduce the amount of posts per week, so I can focus on my family more. I hope everyone had a good holiday. I loved seeing the kids in their beautiful dresses on our Facebook page. If you are on facebook come check out the wonderful photos.

 Over our break I decided to give N's hair a break, and tried chunky twists for the first time. I loved mini twists (click here to see our mini twist post) and after seeing BBB and Natural Hair Care Info lovely chunky braids, I decided to give it a go. 

I shampooed/conditioned her hair, with Blended Beauty products. Then after detangling, I placed her hair in 5 large twists. I unraveled one large twist, and added Blended Beauty Happy Nappy Styles and Hair Oil to the section. Using my comb, I parted a smaller section and added a tad bit of Eco Styler Gel. I created a two strand twist, and once I reached the ends, I twirled the hair around my finger. I continued doing this to each of the 5 sections, until complete. Whenever her hair started to feel like it's drying, I re-wet it with my spray bottle (water/conditioner mixed.) Overall I estimate that I made around 40 twists total.

I left her hair loose, and sent her to bed with her scarf. In the morning, I rubbed my shea butter mix throughout her twists. Then I slowly unraveled the twists one by one. I added a cute headband and we were off to take our Easter pictures. After our professional pictures, I snapped a few pictures of her hair on my own. 

 She received 2 compliments in church. Then another one in the park, and I explained how to do it while pushing two kids on the swings haha. I was surprised that the woman said "she couldn't wait to try this on her own hair!"

Products Used: 

Blended Beauty Soy Shampoo

Blended Beauty Herbal Reconditioner

Blended Beauty Happy Nappy Styles

Blended Beauty Hair Oil

Eco Styler Gel

Homemade Shea Butter Mix (click here to see the ingredients.)

Come back for our -Part Two- post on how I maintained this style & our thoughts on chunky twists. 

Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel: Review

Kandy 4 comments

Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel: Review

Made with 100% Argan Oil

Contains UV Protection

For all hair types

Maximum hold

Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel is formulated with rare oils extracted from kernels of the Argan tree in Morocco. The formula conditions and revitalizes the hair while adding a brilliant shine. Moisturizes providing hydration and elasticity to hair

Ingredients: Water, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Glycerin, Trithanolamine, Sodium Hydrxymethylglycnate, Plysorbate 20, Tetrasodim EDTA, Argan oil, Fragrance, Yellow #11,

Consistency: Thick gel 

Price: $5.49

Review: Flyaways literally must of flown away, because I surely haven't seen them, since trying this product! <--corny but its the truth, this lays them down on her hair so nicely. It comes in a Huge jar, it will most likely last a year or two. I only use a small amount on her styles, I rub a quarter sized amount on her hair, then I brush it. The results are a nice, sleek, hair style. I also have been applying to her hair in sections before I cornbraid it. I noticed that her cornrolls don't look so frizzy and old. Before, her cornbraids would look old within 3-4 days. But now, her cornbraids last up to 9 days. This is a big deal for us, I'm sure they could last longer, but I like to wash her hair weekly. The one thing I do not like is, if you apply too much, it leaves a white residue. But a damp washcloth gets rid of the white residue. Overall I like this gel, and it's a plus that it's alot healthier than typical hair gels/jams. This gel is a keeper!