The Simple Indulgences of Life

Good Afternoon Darlings!

Too often we go about life and wish we could travel to Puerto Rico for a week, live in Miami near the beach, be on the airplane we see flying in the sky to a place we don't know, etc.   We have to take the time to be thankful and enjoy the simple indulgences of life.  Don't forget to indulge in the cool and brisk morning air while walking from the car to the office building; the smell of freshly brewed coffee early in the morning; the thirst quenching taste of cool water after a walk outside in the sweltering heat; the taps of rain drops on your window pane while you are lying in bed on a Saturday morning with nothing to do for the next hour; the look of freshly painted nails that are shining brighter than the sun; the smell of a shirt fresh from the dryer; the smell of BBQ from someone's house or balcony down the street; the ring of your phone that lets you know that someone is thinking about you at that moment.  I could go on and on but you get the picture.  Take time to indulge in those simple moments that we sometimes take for granted.

Until Next Time,

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Hair Products That Work For Me

Good Morning Lovelies!

A few months back, I told you all that I was stuck in a hair rut.  But guess what.......I am out of that rut!! Thank God!!  At the end of July, I visited Natural Resources Salon in Houston,TX and I had my ends trimmed.  I prepped my hair before going by washing, detangling, conditioning and sectioning the hair.  My hair felt wonderful after I left the Salon.  The ladies there were very nice and they have great quality of work.  Check them out if you are ever in the area.   Trust me, I will discuss my favorite products soon.  Ha!

I have not visited a salon in years, so this was a nice outing for me as well as a wonderful experience.  I will more than likely visit them again when I am due for another trim.  I usually trim my own hair about once a year, but I wanted to go and have it trimmed professionally just to switch things up a little.
 
After getting my hair trimmed, I was able to run my fingers through my hair without feeling any knots or scraggly ends.  My hair was also full of body when I left.  This was due to the conditioner I used to prep my hair.  You guys, I had never used John Frieda's Full Repair Full Body conditioner prior to getting my hair trimmed, but it was in my stash and I decided to use it on that day.  I am so glad that I tried it.  I have been using it ever since as it has become one of my favorite conditioners.  The conditioner provides me with enough slip to aid in detangling.  It is also great for regular conditioning and deep conditioning sessions.  I love it!  It leaves my hair soft and bouncy.

Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner and Dax Pomade in the green jar are my other favorite products.  Yep, Dax.  I use these products each time I style my hair on wash day.  During the week I will moisturize my hair with spritzes of water and seal it with Dax.  You all, my hair is always soft and manageable.

It is very important that you find what works for YOUR hair.  Too often individuals are more  concerned about the ingredient lists for hair products more than they are about the ingredients that are in their food which goes INTO their bodies.  I am not saying that you need to ignore what you are putting on your hair.  I am not saying that at all, but make sure you don't knock a product just because it is listed on the "Natural Hair Rules and Guidelines" that are floating around out there.  Be mindful of what you are putting on your hair and scalp and listen to your hair to see how the product is affecting your hair and scalp.   

Dax Pomade has mineral oil/petrolatum listed in the ingredients list and I know that some naturals stray away from products that contain such ingredients.   If it works, use it if not leave it alone.

My hair rut was overcome by doing something different.  I went to the salon and had my ends trimmed and I found a new product that consistently gives me results that I love.  My hair is flourishing in its healthiness and its ability to retain length.

What are some of your favorite products?

What products do you avoid?

How did you overcome a hair rut if your were ever in one?

Have a wonderful day!

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Bantu Knot Out: 3 Styles in 1

Happy Friday Lovelies!
I wanted to share a little video of myself giving you all a tut for my recreation of 3 styles out of 1 Bantu Knot Out.  Yep, you can try these styles on that lovely hair of yours :-).

Take care and enjoy your weekend!!

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