Design Essentials

So lets talk about this hair. I don't know where to begin. I have been in search of products for my hair that will make my daily life easier.  I know being natural is not easy but I knew there had to be a better way. You must understand that I wake up at 3:45 am for work and if I must do my hair that means I wake up at 3:30am. What do I mean by "DO" my hair??? I mean taking down perm rods on twisted hair, untwisting and fixing my fro.

In the beginning I would do my hair every night. I didn't like the constant manipulation. I had to find products that will work for my hair. This product search resulted in my subscriptions to Curlbox and Curl Collection. However, my hair was not impressed by the products. 

I went to a Natural Hair and Health Expo here in Los Angeles this month. I was honestly about to leave because it was so unbelievably crowded. While my friend was fighting her way to the front of the Design Essential booth,  I was off gasping for air.

My Honey Child Olive You Product Review

So, I was forced to do a mid-week wash and DC due to a HORRIBLE twist out. It was hideous....we will talk about this later.

Due to these unforeseen circumstances, I finally got the chance to use the My Honey Child I received in the February Curl Collection box. First, let me explain that I was to excited to receive My Honey Child product. I have viewed their site and looked at products but didn't buy any. Not because I wasn't impressed by what I saw, I just don't like to order stuff online that I can't touch, feel, and smell immediately. And lets be honest....online returns are a pain in the ass. SO I can't express the excitement I felt when my Curl Collection box was filled with the My Honey Child Olive You line.

My Honey Child is not a big box store item therefore it must be ordered from their web page (http://www.myhoneychild.com).  My Honey Child Olive You line is a natural hair line which is free of parabens, petroleum, mineral oils, sulfates, and artificial colors. My Honey Child Olive You line is an all natural line. While I only posted the first 5 ingredients, it should be noted that this product does not have any fragrance or fragrance oils to enhance the smell.

Downtown Los Angeles Adventure

My last two weeks of this 8 week protective style has me on an adventure downtown Los Angeles in the garment district. WHY you my ask.... I am on the hunt for scarves I like.

Check out that new growth

Downtown OOTD

So I put on my comfy downtown outfit and hit the concrete streets of Los Angeles. Before we get into my adventure, let me tell you how much I LOVE downtown. I LOVE the old building and the history they hold, I LOVE the construction of the buildings, I LOVE the hustle and bustle of the street. SO to warn you...there is will plenty of shots of downtown Los Angeles.

March curlBOX

This has been a long ass week. I'm not gonna lie. The only thing pulling me through was the package I was expecting at the end of the week. Remember as a kid you had... Well I had the favorite aunt that lived out of state. Now just imagine that favorite aunt texting you that she has sent you a package. But before you receive the package she teases you with a hint of what's inside. Can you understand my anticipation??? My subscription to curlBOX is like that favorite aunt sending me a Christmas package.  

Fortunately for the UPS guy.... I have been so consumed by my work. I have been so exhausted coming home that I have not had time to stalk the website. But today... Friday March 14th my favorite aunt package arrived. YAY!!!!! YAY!!!! 

curlBOX is a monthly, twenty five dollar natural hair subscription. Each month you will receive different hair products with a guarantee of one full size product. My luck with curlBOX has me thinking I should play the lotto because I have received really great boxes..... But this March box.... FIYAHHHH!!!! Now I will not be able to do a review for 2 weeks. That is when I will be removing my braids. I have decided to use this line on my hair when I remove my braids. 

Where do I begin??? Hell at the gate!!!! 

Braid Spray

So as you all know I am rocking braids right now. I am no stranger to the braids and growth. Please understand I am an 80's teen. I have had my hair in all types of styles in braids. Some excellent and some that ripped my edges out.

Over the years I have come to understand my hairs grows excellent in braids. In the past what I did was simple.... Install the braids and don't worry about them for 2... Maybe 3 months. Recently.... Well the last 6 years I realized my scalp health and cleanliness effects my face. Yes.... When my hair/scalp is dirty or greasy.... My face break out like a teenager eating a grip of chocolate. My scalp must be clean and free of grease buildup in order to keep my face clear. Right..... The struggle.

This complication is what lead me on my natural hair journey. I needed to be able to wash my hair more frequently and doing so with a press was breaking my hair off. So when I decided to wear braids again.... My scalp was my main concern. How would I be able to keep my scalp happy without washing my braids?

Curl Box vs Curl Collection

My hair journey has introduced me to something amazing. Monthly subscriptions of hair products.  I'm sure you are wondering....... Why two subscriptions???? The reason is simple.... They are very different. 

Protective Style

Protective Style.... CurlyNikki.com defines it as any style that protects your hair from physical, chemical and environmental disturbances. I personally describe it as a way to not be bothered by this mane of mines which will allow me to sleep in longer. This is why.....

I am BACK!!!!! Yep 9 hours of labor equals to 8 weeks of an extra 30 minutes of sleep. That's a whole 20 hours of sleep. I call it a great trade off. 

Another Year

January 30th... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! 43 great years into this life of mines and I am feeling great!!