OCTOBER CURLBOX... UNBOXING... PRODUCT REVIEW ON NATURAL HAIR... NUNAAT REVIEW... CAROLS DAUGHTER REVIEW...

HEY LOVES,

I am such a terrible blogger.. I haven't sat myself down in WEEKS to write out these posts but I have been trying new things and new styles and I have sooooooooooooo much to put out there!

My OCTOBER CURLBOX WAS A WIN!!!!!!! WIN!!!!!!!!! WIN!!!!!!!!! WIN!!!!!!!!!!

Like honestly, I loved everything I've used so far from my box.

I got SEVEN DAY HAIR *squeals* from a B.A.C. using one product from my October CurlBox..

This month I received:

• NuNaat Natural Curl Activator 
• Carol's Daughter Hair Milk refresher spray
• Hydratherma Natural protein balance leave-in conditioner
• Be-Natural Samples
• 10% off Nunaat purchase that expires 11/30/13 nunaatonline.com  use code "RM"
• 20% off hydratherma naturals coupon that expires 12/1/13 at www.healthyhairjourney.com use code "CB10"

So y'all already know how I do -- I stash the samples for emergencies and use the full bottles.

Carol's Daughter Hair Milk refresher spray... 

It does what it is suppose to do. I wouldn't go out on a rant and say this is the best refresher spray and I fell in love BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT it wrks! My hair was refreshed. I used this on wet hair straight out  the shower as a leave-in and on dry hair - both ways wrk'd for me.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE SCORE -- B 

Its light and airy. It doesn't have any of the NO NO stuff in it. I believe it is curly girl friendly (don't quote me on that). It will refresh and plump up dry hair.  

So why B and not an A?

I don't get the hype.. I THINK you can get the same things from misting your hair with water. I THINK  that half of the naturals proclaiming their love for this product jst wanted a shout out on IG from CurlBox. *side eye* 

The star of the box for me was the NUNAAT!!!!!!!!! 

1st of all terrible name right? what the hell is a Nunaat???? 

No Lie.. My hair was like curliness personified! That was my fiercest most favoritiest flat twist out ever. I got so many compliments and I got SEVEN DAY HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nunaat Curl Activator..

I washed my hair and sprayed my new fave (review soon) and decided to give the Nunaat a whirl -- it reminds me of gel but its way too loose to be considered a gel. The fragrance is faint and it doesn't linger. 

I wish I could explain how it IMMEDIATELY broke down my hair and I was detangling and twisting in no time.. it was amazing!!! I will warn you not to use too much bcuz it will dry and leave a white flake -- other than that I have no complaints.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE SCORE -- A

It gets an A simply because I got SEVEN DAY HAIR! PERIOD. POINT BLANK.

DAY 1

DAY 7

Have you tried any of these products?? Did they work out for you??? 

GET UR CURLBOX LADIES!!!!!!!

15 MONTHS AND STILL GOING...

BEER AND NATURAL HAIR.. BEER RINSES FOR HEAT DAMAGE.. BENEFITS OF BEER RINSES

Hey loves,

So I straightened my hair two weeks ago and I am already back curly! I jst stuck my head under the water one morning and waited for the curls to come back..

Curly to Straight

Back to Curly

The transformation is really amazing and shrinkage is REAL!  anyway, back to the point of this post. After the blow fry my hair bounced back with no straight ends but I still thought it needed a Lil something extra. I've been slacking on the DIY TREATMENTS so it was a perfect time to head to the kitchen and see what I could mix up.

I decided on a BEER RINSE..

• Bottle of beer (I used Budweiser)
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 3 drops of lemon juice

BEER? WHAT? GIRL....BYE!

YES.. BEER! 

The hops and malt used in beer is very beneficial to any weak, damaged or lifelessness you may receive from heat.. Beer is always really good for restoring moisture, tightening up curl patterns and producing shine.

So after leaving the beer in overnight (that isn't required I jst happened to fall asleep) my hair was soooooooooooooooooooooooo soft! I've decided that I am going bck to my weekly DIY treatments and beer rinses will be in heavy rotation.

Does your hair smell like beer after?

No.. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and you should not smell like a wine-o after!

Have you ever tried a beer rinse? 

Did you see any results? 

Try it out and let me know what you think!

UPDATE! CURLY TO STRAIGHT! STRAIGHTENED NATURAL HAIR! HEAT DAMAGE????

OMG! I've missed you!

Its been so long --- R u still reading? Have you been checking for updates and stuff? I apologize!

ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!! I'M BACCCKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!

OK LOVES!

I started a new job - yay! and I'm still in school - yay! So my time has been limited. I've missed you though.

I HAVE A HAIR'FESSION... I STRAIGHTENED MY HAIR AGAIN...

Dont kill me! Last weekend I had a wedding to go to so I decided to bite the bullet and go have it blown out - if you were around bck in March then u may remember that was the last time my hair was straight!

So it's been six months..

I got another trim and I've managed to retain MOST of my length.. So yea every six months is a schedule that wrks for me.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID YOU USE?

• Motions heat styled straight finish cleanser

• Tresemme naturals nourishing moisture conditioner

• Dr. Miracles Blowout foam

• Tresemme heat tamer spray

My experience in the salon was much different this time around and if it weren't for needing a trim and actually having some place to go I would have walked out! What is it about the non english speaking shampoo girl??? Miss I will have you deported if you yank my head wit that tiny ass comb again! And if I bring in my own products please do not try to sneak in wateva is in those mystery bottles.. Thanx!

So the blow out process was no better -- my regular girl was not there and I opted to use another lady.. She got my hair straight but it HURT! And Im not tender headed so she was really causing pain to my scalp.

Aside from the heat, the tugging and the headache afterwards my hair was actually really pretty. Its grown - I've taken pics and I'll follow up when its time to wash it!

She was killin' my head y'all!

CASSIE CUT.. SHAVED SIDES.. HAIR CUT.. EDGY CUT FOR NATURAL HAIR..

HEY LOVES,

I had a birthday a week ago -- YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I've been sooooooooooooo busy celebrating that I haven't been able to share my latest news... If you follow me on Instagram and you guys already have the inside scoop but for the rest of you..... I CUT MY HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!

I woke up last Sunday and decided to go for it.. I've never in my life had a MAJOR haircut so this was something like a shock but I did it!

I parted my hair off and headed to the barber..

After it was done I sent a pic to my momma and my boo thing -- I got a thumbs up from both

I immediately felt cooler, edgier, modern, dope, stylish..  I could use a million more adjectives for my new look -- I loved my big curly Fro, I love this even more.

My hair is so New York..

Anyway...

The reactions have been pretty good overall (my grandparents only freaked a lil bit)

Its been so hot here in New York that Ive just been braiding or twisting the rest of my hair on the side and tucking the ends into a low bun. Even something as simple as a tuck and pin looks like a complete hairdo because of my funky cut.

BRAIDED ALONG THE SIDE 

Why did you cut your hair?

Ummmmmmm I felt like it - I wanted a different look

Was your hair damage?

No.. There wasn't any damage ,however, this section of hair has a very loose pattern to it so I am interested to see if it will grow in wit a tighter curl.

Are you going to big chop??

Probably not ever -- I love my hair and I still have hair length goals I want to achieve

What are you gonna do with it in the winter?

Weaves most likely. I'm not about that shaved, scalp, cold air life so it will definitely be covered up

YOUNG, WILD & CURLY

Keep it curly!

HOW-TO: SURVIVE SUMMER WITH NATURAL HAIR.. TIPS FOR NATURALS.. MAKE IT THROUGH THE SUMMER WITHOUT FRYING YOUR HAIR

HEY LOVES,

It is 1000 degrees in New York right now -- welcome summer! And with this drastic heat comes a few problems for us naturally curly girls. D-R-Y-N-E-S-S!!!!!!! DRYNESS!!!!!!!!!!!! DRYNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRYNESS FROM THE HEAT..

DRYNESS FROM PRODUCTS..

DRYNESS FROM JUMPING IN AND OUT OF THE POOL..

So I've come up with a few tips to make it through the summer without frying your hair...

1. If you are going to the pool try to deep condition the night before -- you are going to need that extra moisture!
2. It is ok to use silicones before the pool -- silicones create a barrier making it hard for moisture to get into the hair shaft hence making it harder for the chlorine and chemicals to get into the hair shaft..
3. SHAMPOO.. CLARIFY.. Co-washing is not going to be enough to get your scalp clean after the day at the pool or beach
4. Co-wash as often as you have time - our scalp sweats! This heat jst requires more water, more moisture. It may be harder to retain the moisture since the sun is basically baking our hair
5. If you can find a cute hat to fit over your curls -- WEAR IT! Again, This is about the sun baking our hair.. We wear sunblock and sunglasses but somehow forget the top of our heads. Alternatives include: scarves, bandanas, flowers
6. PROTECTIVE STYLING - cute, stylish, & gets the hair off your neck!
7. Use a lighter sealant - I love jamaican black castor oil and olive oil during the colder months but those oils are way too heavy for this weather.. Try almond oil, coconut oil, argan oil instead.
8. The high bun is every curly girls friend --simple style any girl can do and it gets the hair off ya neck!
9. Try to avoid Heat styling -- I mean who the hell are you kidding? Our hair is naturally curly and with all the sweat and water around what is the likelihood that is going to stay straight at all???? Jst avoid the stress and damage
10. LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST -- CHILL! Enjoy the summer!

INTRODUCING... BLOGGER LACEY WATTS.. WWW.DRUNKATBRKFAST.COM.. FASHION BLOG.. BLOG FEATURES ON METROCITYCURLY

Hey loves,

It is a new month and I'm so excited to share our VERY FIRST BLOG FEATURE!!!!!!! *cheers and claps* I met this young lady through a friend and she has been super sweet and super dope since then. She has a unique sense of style and she happens to be a fellow curly girl so let me stop yapping and share the interview with you...

Introduce yourself to the people..

Hi, my name is Lacey Watts! I'm 25 years old from The Bronx.

How long have you been natural??

My last relaxer was in January of 2011 and I cut off my permed ends in February of 2012

What is your go-to style?

Since I've decided to stop cutting my hair and let it grow, I've been doing as little as possible. I'm too lazy to do twist outs and braid outs all of the time, so if its not a wash and go, my hair is usually in a puff or an up do. I've also learned that my hair flourishes when I leave it alone.

Any tips for the new naturals??

Have patience! A lot of people say that it's hard being natural but it's all about trial and error. You have to find what works for you, and you probably won't figure that out overnight. Trust me, a lot of mistakes will be made but once you find a regimen that works - STICK WITH IT! You will see the results you want.

Products that you can't live without...

I can't live without conditioner!! My favorites are Yes to Cucumbers.. Nature's Gate Hemp Conditioner.. Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner.. oh! and EVCO that's my holy grail.

Where can the people find you?

@_laceyvictoria on Instagram and Twitter and on my fashion blog www.drunkatbrkfast.com

 OK.. Last thing -- One thing you wish a seasoned natural would have told you 

Don't be a product junkie, ha ha! I would have saved so much money if someone would have told me that

Thank You again Lace for being my very 1st feature! Guys make sure you check out her fashion blog..  All of the looks are dope and you will enjoy them!

That's it! If you wanna be featured hit me up via email.

Dont forget to follow us on Instagram @metrocitycurly 

PEACE!

THANK U...

HEY LOVES,

It is sooooooooooooooooooooo great when I get to meet you ladies out in the street, at the grocery store, at the post office! I love all of the love and I just wanted to say thank you..

I love all of the questions and the comments you send me via email too!

It is such an overwhelming and humbling experience to know that complete strangers are reading and enjoying this little blog of mine..

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY LOVES...

Tag @metrocitycurly in your holiday pics so I can see your cookout pics