Beauty Tip Tuesday

My hair is such a frizz ball! When my hair was short it looked like I had an afro even though i'm of Caucasian decent haha! When it is long it almost feels like I have a fuzzy cat sitting along my shoulders. 

For a long time I used the cheap hair products because I didn't care. After many people complimenting my curls (...having difficulties accepting compliments) I would complain of it's frizziness. Many times people would give me suggestions on how I could improve the health of my hair.

-Do not use scalding hot water while washing your hair (but hot showers are so nice!)
-Do not use shampoo (NO SHAMPOO?! ...ok, so like a couple/few times a week.)
-Do not dry hair vigorously with a towel, instead scrunch the curls using the towel
-Do not use a brush; use a comb while hair is wet
-Use quality hair products, including serums and creams

Knowing some helpful hints I have looked for products that work for my hair.

Since I am trying to be more conscientious of chemicals in products I have searched for natural curly hair products. I once was at target and found some amazing curl creme that worked wonders!

I love what the company stands for and the effect of their natural products!

View their website and check out their products for yourself:
SheaMoisture

They even have Men's products!

According to their website under the ingredients tab
[THEY] LEAVE OUT ALL THE POTENTIALLY HARMFUL INGREDIENTS THAT YOU SHOULDN'T PUT ON YOUR SKIN, INCLUDING:

• No Parabens
• No Phthalates
• No Paraffin
• No Formaldehyde
• No Propylene Glycol
• No Mineral Oil
• No Synthetic Fragrance
• No Petrolatum
• No Synthetic Color
• No DEA
• No Animal Testing

 

YES PLEASE! =D

I have the COCONUT & HIBISCUS CURL & STYLE MILK which smells so nice but not overpowering. It tames my frizzy hair while taming the curls to be tighter ringlets! 

I have used the AFRICAN BLACK SOAP to wash my face and it did wonders. The nasty oils from a long day of work were stripped away but it didn't dry out my skin! 

I've seen these products sold at Target and CVS




Since originally scheduling this post, I have used two other products that I love! I bought the "Olive & Green Tea Body Lotion w/ Avocado" which seemed like it might be a little heavy to use on my face but I find that a little goes a long way and it moisturizes so well and absorbs in the skin well leaving the skin feeling soft and flexible without the extra greasiness! I also have been using the "Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist" which definitely does increase the shine in my hair and helps pull the curls together with a very light effect.