My Hair After Using Giovanni Organic Hair Care Line

Just wanted to post a pic of my hair after usingthe Giovanni hair product line. I am almost 6months into my transition to natural hair.

M.A.C Haul

I went to M.A.C a few weeks ago and I got :

• Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15


• Blot Powder in deep dark

I was in serious need of a moisturizer for my face. I don't think that I ever moisturized my face properly: I have combination skin and I shy away from moisturizer thinking that it will make my face even more oily. I did my research and realized that I needed to moisture my face more and properly, so I got the Studio Moisture Fix w/ SPF 15. The first time I used it, I was not too fond of its fragance it was a bit too much for me. But I got over it and like it very much. For my combination skin I got the Blot Powder to help me control the shine I get on face. I can't believe that I never heard of a blot powder before! I am a novice w/ make-up and want to master it.

My New Hair Product Regimen: Giovanni Organic Hair Care

So last Thursday I went to Whole Foods looking for a Giovanni liquid hair spray that I saw there a while back. Imagine my delight when I realized that all the Giovanni products were on sale for $5.99 instead of $7.99! The Giovanni Direct Leave-in conditioner is now my fav leave-in conditioner, I use it when I do a flat twist-out or a regular twist-out. My hair always comes out very curly and moisturized. Being the product junkie that I am, I got:

• Nutrafix Hair Reconstructor


• Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo


• Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner


• Vitapro Fusion Protective Moisture Leave-in Hair Treatment


• Direct Leave-in Weightless Moisture Conditioner

I had the chance to try all products on Saturday. I prepoo with the Nutrafix Hair Reconstructor for 15 min w/ heat then shampoo with the Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo. This shampoo looks and feels like silk! I found it good (I am not that much into shampoos), it does not contain any laurel sulfates. I deep conditioned w/ the Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner mixed w/ rosemary oil and castor oil. I loved it! It's a keeper! After rinsing the deep comditioner out, I detangled my hair in sections w/ Silken Child Leave-in Detangler then I applied the Direct Leave-in conditioner and proceed to twist my hair to air dry it. The following day after moisturizing w/ Silken Child Moisturizing Cream and sealing w/ Vatika Frosting, I found my hair to be in great shape! Minimal breakage occured and that was what I was looking for. I will this line of products consitently for a month to really see the results.

Products Review: MYHoneyChild, HairVeda and Qhemet Biologics

I bought these products a little while ago. From MYHoneyChild I got the Organic Shea Butter Hair Paste, the Coconut Papaya Hair Paste and the Afrikoko Silky Hair Lotion. All of which are great prodcuts and I would recommend them to anyone. From HairVeda I purchased the Whipped Herbal Green Tea Butter, the Vatika Frosting and the Whipped Cream-Ends Hydration moisturizer. Again all great products, my favorite one being the Green Tea Butter which smells so good that you would think that it is edible. Finally from Qhemet Biologics I obtained the Amla and Olive Heavy Cream ( my favorite), the Honey and Olive Hydrating Balm, the Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee and the Karkady Tea Replenishing Mist. They were part of the sample pack that I purchased. Again these products were awesome, one product that I would buy again is the Amla and Olive Heavy Cream and one that I would try is the Burdock Root Cream.

Anastasia Brows Stencils

I plan on getting this brow stencil to help me shape/create beautiful eyebrows. I did some research and found out this would be great for me. I've been planning for a long time to get it. Once I get it I will do a review.

It's ROWING Time!

When I go to the gym, I always find myself going straight to a particular machine such as the elliptical or treadmill because one, they are the most popular, second they seem easy, not complicated machines and third I’ve come to enjoy them. However, I’ve decided to try new pieces of equipment at the gym and learn what and how they can help me achieve my fitness goals. One such machine is the rowing machine. I was intrigued by it, saw others use it and decided to give it a try and to learn more about it. Verdict: I will definitely use this machine for my cardio work out! Researching about this machine I found these facts:

• Rowing unites aerobics and resistive exercise slashing workout time in half. It triggers 86 percent of the muscles, stresses the heart and lungs, and overworks core muscle.
• Rowing helps with fat loss, builds up curvy and sleek muscles, and builds stable core muscles that improves appearance and prevents back pain.
• Rowing is a whole-body exercise that builds cardiovascular and muscular fitness. However, if done incorrectly, rowing can cause severe overuse injuries that can damage the back, hips, knees, elbows and shoulders.

So let’s give it a try and if you don’t know how to use this machine ask a trainer on duty(@ the gym) to show you.

I'm Back w/ Updates!

Hey ladies! Sorry I've been M.I.A, had some issues w/ my computer and camera. But everything is back to normal. I have updates for my hair: next month will mark my one year of continuously taking great care of my hair. I am very amazed and pleased with the result! I've also decided to transition to natural! My last touch up was in August 2008.

The pic at the bottom was sometimes in March 2008 and the one on top was Jan 2009, the the pic stops is where my longest strands stop. Sorry, I wore a dark color shirt; also I was blowdrying my hair when I took the pic.

Now I need to step up my make-up to go w/ my hair!