DAX Roots Line - Free Samples

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DAX Roots Line - Free Samples

DAX Roots Product Line is giving away Free Samples!

 Simply send them an email with the name of the products, you would like to try. 

(This is their new product line with no petroleum or mineral oil.)

email them at: sales@imperialdax.com

Update: I received my samples in 2-3 days (excellent.) Not enough to do a full review, but hey, it's FREE :) 

Guest Blogger Article: Part II

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Guest Blogger Article: Part II

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 Tip 4. Moisturize use an oil moisturizer or lotion is not greasy and does not contain alcohol. A light coat of moisturizer will serve as a protector against the heat from the blow dryer. Do not use grease; it is not absorbed into the hair. You can blow-dry the hair on a low temperature or if you prefer styling the hair first and placing under hooded dryer that is fine as well. 

Tip 5. If you choose to straighten or curl your child's use the lowest setting possible, you do not want to burn the hair nor the child. Part into 4 sections as before and work your way around the head from back to front. Start at the back part off some of the hair and flat iron from root to ends. Make sure you cover all parts of the hair with the flat irons, its not a good idea to go back over hair that was already been straighten. Repeat until your have straighten the whole head.

Tip 6: Styling the hair can be the hardest part. Apply a small gel for smooth ponytails. DO NOT USE RUBBER BANDS. I cannot stress enough rubber pulls the hair and almost every time will come off with some hair round it. Try elastic ponytail holders they can so much safer and come in many different colors. 

Just have fun with it and be creative with your parts and styles one way to make the process easier, play salon with her. Have her make an appointment and treat her as paying customer, my girls love this and relax the atmosphere little more.

By (Guest Blogger) Shasta Mignon

Protective Style Challenge

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Protective Style Challenge

Our New Year Hair Resolution is to reach waist length hair.  Protective styling is one of the best ways for curly hair to remain healthy.
The purpose of this challenge is to promote hair growth. By adding moisture and less manipulation of the hair. Whether your goal is to promote growth, or protect your hair from the elements of winter. Protective styling is one of the best options in helping you reach that goal. 
This contest is for the kids, teens, and Moms are welcome to join!


The contest is from January 19th- March 19th.


All participants are required to follow the 5 rules listed below.

RULES:

-NO HEAT

-NO BEADS/BARRETTES 

-NO DRY BRUSHING/COMBING

-SUBMIT ONE PHOTO WEEKLY OF YOUR STYLE.

-MUST ADD DAILY MOISTURE 
(this doesnt apply to those who have hair types that can become too greasy (ex, hair type 2b) with daily moisturizers and such.)

Here is just a few style options:

Buns

Cornbraids

Twists
French braids
Flat twists
Box braids
Yarn braids
(leave a comment below, if you are unsure of a style.)
(fyi: Rubberbands are okay, as long as they do not remain in the hair longer than a week. Headbands/bows are fine.)

Further Details: 
You must post a weekly photo of your kids, or your, hair. 
All photos need to be submitted through our Protective Style facebook group
 (click here to join the group!)


-Along with your photo please include what products you are using for the style, if you restyled, and how you are maintaining the style. 
Feel free, to share as many details as you like, in the group. 
You can switch up the styles weekly/bi-weekly/monthly/or never during the contest lol.
All photos need to be submitted on/by Monday/s.


Photos are due on/by the following dates:


January 
23th (1st photo)
30th (2nd photo)


February
6th (3rd photo)
13th (4th photo)
20th (5th photo)
27th (6th photo)


March
5th (7th photo)
12th (8th photo)
 19th (Final photo)

Total of 9 photos, must be submitted in order to be eligible to win the contest!


January 19th- Must have your name posted in our document
 located in the private group, to be eligible for the prize.

The prize/prizes will be announced at a later time, but trust me, you will like it lol.

The winner will be chosen by Random.Org 
(Each participant who is a member of our private facebook group, will be given a number, if Random.Org chooses your number, you win!)


Note: My tip- During the challenge try your best to protect the ends of your hair. It's the oldest and is a BIG factor in retaining length.)

SpotLight: Elyse Skye

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SpotLight: Elyse Skye

Elyse Skye

Age:5
Loves reading, cheerleading, makeup with her dolls, such a diva at a tiny curly age.

Look at Lil Mama! She is a little model, I love the way she is posing, and of course her hair is on point! Good job Mom! Thanks for participating!

If you would like to see your child on KandyLand click here for more details.

Introducing Guest Blogger: Shasta

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Introducing Guest Blogger: Shasta

I wanted to start this new year, with a hair care article from our guest blogger Shasta. Shasta is the Mother of two cute girls. Pebbles age 10 and Tinkerbell age 5. She is currently studying Media Technology, majoring in Broadcasting. 

Check out her hairstyles below.

Hair Care Tips for kids with Ethnic Hair.

When it comes to your child you want nothing but the best from the top of their heads down to their toes and everything in between. However, in today's world you may not have the money to take your child to a professionally on a regular basic.  Here are my tips, as a licensed Cosmetologist and mother of two girls, on how to care for Ethnic Kid's hair.

 Ethnic hair comes in all types and textures but have should be cared for the same way.

Tip 1. Weekly shampoos with an alcohol free shampoo, its first line of defense is caring for any kind of hair. Educate yourself. Read the labels and ingredients in the shampoos, know what you are using. Alcohol is very damaging to the hair and can cause unnecessary dryness and breakage. The cheaper the shampoo is the more likely its made of mostly water and alcohol.

Tip 2. Condition, use a Conditioner that’s not heavy and doesn't weigh the hair down, Leave in conditioners are great as long as it isn't greasy and of course alcohol free as well. When applying the Conditioner make sure you cover every strand form root to ends and even scalp. If it is not a Leave in, just let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes and rinse with warm water. Carol's Daughter makes a great line of hair care products for all types of kid's hair, made naturally with no Alcohol.

Tip 3.Clipping the dead-ends should also be preformed every 6 to 8 weeks but only by a professional. You always want to start with a clean oil free head. If your baby is tender headed or the hair gets tangled easily spray a light mist of detangler before you start the cut comb out. Use a wide toothcomb. It will save you both the tears. Part the hair in four sections; it’s easier to do if you tackle a section a time. Starting at the back right section comb the ends first while holding the middle of the section, if it still tangled can spray more detangler as need. Comb the whole section from root to end without kinks or knots. Repeat until you have combed out all four sections. 

-You do a wonderful job, your daughters hair looks absolutely luscious! I cant wait to see more styles, and future articles from you.

 If YOU would like to be a guest blogger,
 click this link for more details 
http://kandylandkurls.blogspot.com/p/participate.html

Blended Beauty GIVEAWAY!

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Blended Beauty GIVEAWAY!

We recently had the chance to review and try some Blended Beauty products, thanks to our friend Stacy. Now here is your chance to try some blended beauty products!!

The winner will receive any 3 (three) products of their choice from their site.

You must be a follower of KandyLandKurls via Google Friend Connect in order to enter the giveaway.

(On the Right, in the tab "follow me")

Fill out the entry form below. 

(Please wait a moment for the form to load. Or click "read more" below.)

Only 1 Mandatory Entry, fill out 1, or all. 

All others will help to increase your chances of winning.

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REPOST: Curlformers Review + Jan Hair Carnival & Giveaway

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REPOST: Curlformers Review + Jan Hair Carnival & Giveaway

Curlformers are revolutionary because the curls are formed inside the Curlformers, so they do the work for you! Quick and easy to apply yourself or with the help of a friend, Curlformers are a great fun way to create perfect curls and add volume and texture to your hair without causing heat damage!

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Thanks to my friends over at Curlformers, I have the wonderful opportunity to review Curlformers! I had heard so many great reviews on them, so I had to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! When I first seen these rollers, I thought it looked super silly it kind of reminded me of Medusa LOL my mind wanders sometimes.

 

But, once I seen the results on a few youtube videos, I knew I wanted to try it! It took awhile for me getting use to pulling the hair down the roller. But I got the hang of it after a few times of accidentally pulling N's hair..OUCH! But she was a trooper and even helped by sliding the rollers on, and handing it to me. Overall I loved the results and will definitely use this again!

Here is the instruction video that showed me how to use the Curlformers

I also loved this instructional video as well

Instructions:

1.) I washed N's hair with our regular routine.

2.) Then I parted her wet hair from ear to ear.

3.) I started in the back section, and added Motions Wrapping Lotion to the back section.

4.) I began taking a 1/2 inch section of hair and put on the Curlformer.

5.) I continued until I completed the entire back section.

6.) I re-wet the top section, by adding a little water with conditioner mix.

7.) Then, I applied the wrapping lotion, and smoothed her hair into a ponytail.

8.) I added Curlformers to the ponytail, and left the rollers in overnight.

9.) In the morning, I took out the Curlformers and sprayed some Bee Mine Juicy Spritz.

fyi: separate the curls for a more fuller look.

I brought this flower headband at our local Walmart.

Total Time: Approx 45 mins (not including washing)

Products Used:

Curlformers

Motions Foam Wrapping Lotion

We are participating in the January Hair Carnival & Giveaway. Each of the participating blogs will post a secret letter. Find all the secret letters to form the secret phrase. You will need this phrase to enter the giveaway. There will be 3 (yes 3) Winners. Each winner will win a Curlformers set of their choice!

KandyLandKurls Secret Letter for the Curlformers Giveaway is..

After collecting all the letters, click on Number#13 (underneath our name in the linky above) to enter the giveaway, Good Luck!