Twist-Out: Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue

Forgive me because I'm super tired today (first day back to work after a holiday), but this post will be less talk and more hair....LOL!

HAIR STATE
Freshly washed hair

PRODUCTS USED
-Giovanni's Direct Leave In Conditioner
-Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue
-Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel

PRODUCT REVIEW
The Curly Meringue gave me GREAT curl definition. Left my hair feeling soft, smelling good, and gave it a great hold....even on this muggy rainy day, I had no frizz!

CHECK OUT THE PICS BELOW!

Miss Jessie Loves The Kids!

It's official....Miss Jessie got the seal of approval from the hubby!

In my household, Sundays are known as "Hair Day and Night" for my girls.

I have a 7 yr old (Ashlyn) and a 2 yr old (Ava). Both with different textures. Ashlyn has 4b hair and Ava has 3c. Because of the different textures, both girls need different products for different needs.

Tonight I used Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue on Ashlyn's hair. I needed something that would give a good hold for the two strand flat twist and two strand twist that I was doing on her hair.

For Ava, I used Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme. I needed something that would provide good moisture and shine, yet prevent major shrinkage.

OUTCOME
Of course I knew (based off personal experience) that the Curly Meringue would do the job on Ashlyn's. But the shocker was how well the Baby Buttercreme took to Ava's hair. Normally when I do Ava's hair (after being freshly washed) her hair would soak up all moisture and her beautiful long ponytails would shrink up to short "pig tails". But this time, her hair was super soft, very shiny, and this time LITTLE SHRINKAGE!!!!!

Miss Jessie gets the seal of approval from both me and the HUBBY!!!!!

Check out the pics!

A Funky Way of Rocking Your TWA

I plan on trying this on my hair!!!!

Watch "♡ Hair Scarf Styling Tutorial ~ Natural Hair ♡" on YouTube

It's Okay To Share!

I got a secret to share! Well...its not my secret, but my hubby's, (I know...bad wife). My hubby LOVES Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie!

He said that it gives him more moisture and shine than any other male hair care products that he has used in the past!

This is hilarious to me because since the beginning of my journey, he has always referred to my products as my "fruits and berries."

Look who's using "fruits and berries" now...LOL!

Guess it's time to start hiding my good stuff...LOL!

Natural Hair Care....There's an APP for that!

I would first like to start off by saying, "GO BUCKEYES!"

Okay...now that's out of my system....

I decided to search through the Android Market to see if there were any apps for natural hair. Believe it or not, I came across a nice amount. One that caught my eye was called "Curls On The Go" by NaturallyCurly.com ( if you're not hip to the website...get hip)!

I love it! I would recommend this to anyone with an Android or an iPhone! Here are a few reasons why I feel it's the app to have!

1. It tells you what type of hair day to expect based off your hair type and the weather forecast in your area!

2. Recommends products based off your hair type.

3. No need to search for hours on YouTube looking for hair tutorial done by people with your hair type. This app will pull up pics and videos of people with similar hair type.

4. There's a Salon Locator (I didn't see any I was familiar with...but its still great to have that option)!

5. And it provides tips and tricks!

So what are you waiting for???? Download the app! Oh...and did I mention its FREE!!!!

*KEEP IT KINKY*

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Kinky Confessions: Thanksgiving Day Hair!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and took home plenty of leftovers! I sure did...LOL!

So today I rocked a two strand twist out. I received a lot of compliments but I also received a lot of question about if my hair was a wig...LOL! Some would be offended, but not me! It just confirmed to me that I have some thick, beautiful, healthy hair! I must be doing something right in this hair journey!

So how did you rock your kinky curls for the holidays?

Kinky Confessions: RULES FOR BEING NATURAL

I was talking to a friend of mine today and we were discussing my journey as well as others that we mutually know. During the discussion, we were talking about the things that people do wrong when going natural.

So I've decided to make a list of rules to help those who are natural, going natural, and thinking about going natural! 
These aren't rules that are written in stone. These are MY PERSONAL RULES; things that I've learned along the way!

RULES FOR BEING NATURAL

*DISCLAIMER: MY WORDS AREN'T GOLD! THESE RULES JUST HAPPENED TO WORK FOR ME!*

1. DON'T GO NATURAL BECAUSE IT'S THE "NEW TRENDING" THING
You have to have a good reason to go natural! Just because your BFF is doing it, doesn't mean you have too. You need a reason that motivates you (ex: healthy hair, rediscovering yourself, etc) because when you hit that moment of weakness and you are ready to go back to the "creamy crack", the reason that you went natural in the first place is what's going to help you to keep moving forward in your journey!

2. DO YOUR RESEARCH
Talking to your girlfriend is not doing research. Doing research is reading articles, blogs, vlogs, joining a natural hair community, etc. Doing your research will help you determine if this is the right thing for you.

3. DO YOU!
I can't stress this enough! When I say "do you", I'm saying, "do what works best for YOU!" Your natural journey is not going to me like mine, your friend, a family member, or any of those girls on YouTube. One of the great things about being women of color is that we all come with different hair textures. So if one product works for me, don't be mad because it didn't work for you...LOL! Only your hair knows what works best for it. So listen to your hair!

4. NATURAL IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY
Regardless if your hair type is 3C or 4C, if you wanna rock a natural...DAMN IT YOU CAN!!! But if you are not willing to put the time and effort in keeping it healthy and done....then I'm sorry....NATURAL IS NOT FOR YOU! People tell me all the time that they can't go natural because they don't have "good hair" like mine. Please!!!!!! If you only knew what my hair looks like before oil and water hits it...LOL! Shoot, far as that....RELAXERS AREN'T FOR EVERYBODY! I know people who have relaxers and they never take care of their hair. But people still get relaxers...LOL! *shrugs*

5. BE PATIENT
Just because you decided to go natural, does not mean your hair is going to grow 12 inches over night.  Nobody's hair grows faster than others. It's all about how good you take care of your hair. This even goes with those who have relaxers. This goes back to what I was saying in #3; listen to your hair to know what works for you. Also, look at what you are putting in your body. Do you drink enough water? Are you eating fruits and veggies? Do you take vitamins? These too contribute to hair growth. Plus...is your hair healthy? If you are constantly getting trims because you have damage to your hair, then you are doing something wrong. As long as you are taking care of your hair and yourself, your hair WILL grow. Just be patient!

6. ENJOY THE JOURNEY
Rather it be transitioning or doing a Big Chop, you should enjoy your journey. It's a learning experience for us all! I'm enjoying my journey because I get to try different styles, I've learned to french braid and do flat twist, I'm getting better at doing both of my daughters hair (still a work in progress...LOL), new found confidence in myself, starting a FB natural hair group, becoming a blogger, and meeting new people! Your journey is only what you make of it!

*Keep It Kinky*

Kinky Confessions: Miss Jessie...I LOVE YOU!!!!

Yeah...I said it! I LOVE MISS JESSIE!!!!

So if you read my blog from yesterday, I took advantage of the great BOGO special that Target had going on yesterday for Miss Jessie's products. I bought an 8oz of the Baby Buttercreme and an 8oz of the Curly Meringue.

Last night I did a dry twist out with the Baby Buttercreme. And I must say...it smelled delicious!!!!! (LOL) But besides the great smell, I loved how a little goes a long well with this product. For each twist, I would just dab my index finger into the creme and that would be just enough!

Here is a pic of the finish product!

*Keep It Kinky*

Kinky Confessions: HELLO MISS JESSIE!!!!

Oh Yeah!!!! I've been waiting patiently for 14mths to buy Miss Jessie's products. My pockets just wouldn't let me until now...LOL!

Thanks to Miss Jessie's and Target, they are having a BOGO special from now until Dec 17!

To learn more about the BOGO promo, click the link below!

Miss Jessie's BOGO promo

P.S. I plan on doing a Twist-Out tonight with Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercream. Pics and product review will be posted tomorrow!

*Keep It Kinky*

Kinky Confessions: My Guilty Pleasures

Good Afternoon to all my Kinky Divas! My name is Tiffany....and I'm a JUNKIE...PRODUCT JUNKIE!

(Group: Hi, Tiffany!!!!!)

People ask me all the time about the products that I use. The truth is, I change just like the weather. Depending on the season and the hair style, is how I determined what products I use on my hair.

Below is a list of items I MUST have....PERIOD!!!!!!

Kinky Confessions: Miss Jessie's BOGO @ Target!

Miss Jessie's BOGO YouTube Promo Clip!

Kinky Confessions: Revitalizing Your Days Old Twist-Out

4 Days Old Twist Out

Hmmmm....so what should I do to it?!?!?!?

Style: Kinky Curls Rock!

Tools: Bobby Pins

To achieve this style, use your hands to pull hair up from the back and side. Then use the bobby pins to hold hair in place!



Style: High Puff with a Twist

Tools: Goodie Headband

To achieve this style, pull your hair up into a puff with a Goodie Headband.

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Kinky Confessions: Twist-Out with a Side Braid

  

Wanna know how I got this look?

*Hair State: Hair was co-washed (washed with conditioner only) the morning of the twist out. I wore my hair in a puff to help stretch-out my hair. Once I got home from work, my hair is completely dry. This is when I start on my twist.

Tools: Wide Tooth Comb, Spray Bottle filled with water, and Satin Bonnet

Products Used:

Softee's Aloe Vera Activator Gel

*My first time EVER using this, and I have to say that I LOVE IT!*

Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie (SMCES)

*One of my FAV'S and a MUST HAVE*



Steps:

1.) Part your hair by using your fingers. *Remember to be gentle since your hair is dry*

2.) With the spray bottle of water, slightly damp that section of your hair.

3.) Starting at the ends and working your way up, comb your hair with a wide tooth comb.

4.) Use a dime size of the SMCES and distribute throughout that section.

5.) Depending on how small or large you want your twist out to be, part the section that you are about to twist.

6.) Before you start twisting, add a very small amount of the Aloe Vera Gel (a small amount goes a long way) to that section.

7.) Start twisting!

When twisting, remember to start at the root. When you get to the end, twirl your hair around your fingers. This helps secure the ends and prevent them from frizzing.*

8.) Repeat until hair is completely finish!

9.) Cover with satin bonnet.

Optional: Steps for Side Braid

1.) Part hair to your desire in the front  

2.) Slightly damp hair

3.) Add SMCES

4.) Add Aloe Vera Gel

5.) French Braid or Flat Twist hair (my hair is flat twist to the side)

Kinky Confessions:Shoulda Stayed Kinky..LOL!

So I went and got my hair pressed for my "Second Annual 30th Bday Celebrations"...LOL!

14mths Natural

*Too bad the style didn't last...I thought I was Beyonce in the club that night...smh!*

*Keep It Kinky*

Kinky Confessions: Tales of the Kinks

Through this journey, I've watched my curl pattern go through a lot of changes. And I have to say...I love it!

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Month 4

Month 7

(Month 5-6, I was rocking the Kinky Twist)

Month 8

Month 10

Kinky Confessions: The Journey

Check out this YouTube video I put together back in August. It's a video of my natural hair journey from B.C. to 11mths, (don't ask what happen to the 12th month...LOL)! Enjoy!

~Keep It Kinky~

Kinky Confessions: The Start of Something Kinky

July 2010

My Last Relaxer

For the majority of my life, I wore my hair like the pic above. I loved short hair! Heck...I still love short hair. The many styles and compliments were to die for...LOL! But those weren't the only reasons why I kept my hair short.

My hair growing out from a chic short cut would be full and thick. But once it reached to a certain lenght, (like the pic above), my hair would start to go flat, one side was fuller than the other, and my hair started to break off around the nap of my neck. My bangs would also stop growing. This was very frustrating. So my fix to the problem was to cut it back short again.

Kinky Thoughts

In early September 2010, I was surfing the web and kept coming across a whole lot of sites aimed for those who were natural or transitioning to become fully natural. What attracted me to this world was hearing the positive feedback. People were talking about how they never seen their hair healthier and being able to retain lenght. But what really caught my attention was hearing people talk about how liberating it felt; how it seemed like they were meeting themselves for the first time. I was just recently lay-off and just became a mom for the 2nd time in 5yrs. I needed a change...inside and out! 

Who is Pretty Kinky Diva?

First off...Mind out of the gutter people...LOL! The only thing "kinky" about me is my HAIR!

For as long as I could remember, I wanted "good" hair! I wanted hair like my mom, aunts, cousins, grandparents and even my uncles. To me, "good hair" is what my mother side of the family had; beautiful, long, wavy and curly. Me...not so much!

My hair was super thick, dry, hard to comb, kinky, nappy, too much work, etc. Now, I don't remember what my natural hair looked like when I was younger. I'm just recapping how my mom would describe my hair when I would ask...LOL!

I would always joke to people about me and my mom's relationship when it came to my hair history. I would say things like, "My Mom didn't love me!" and "I must have really pissed my mom off!"

Why would I say things like that, you ask. Well...let me break down my "Hair History"!

Birth-1st Grade:

Natural Hair / Pressed n Curl

2nd Grade - 3rd Grade:

Jheri Curl (she let some amateur do it...broke off ALL my hair!!!)

4th Grade - 5th Grade:

Relaxed (and this was before relaxer's advertised as being "No Lye Relaxers...OUCH!)

End of 5th Grade - 6th Grade: Jheri Curl (my most embarrassing years!)

7th Grade until 2010: Relaxed, Braids, Relaxed

So after years of stress on my hair, I decided to go back to being me! The me that I never had the chance of getting to know.

Welcome to Pretty Kinky Diva's - Kinky Confessions! I'm here to spill it all...The Good, The Bad, and The Kinky world of Natural Hair!

Keep It Kinky!