YouTube Finds: SimplYounique does a Flexi Rod Set

 

 

I bought flexi rods before doing my kinky twists and I've yet to use them...this tutorial is definitely giving me hope!!  I cannot wait to try this style!! Make sure you check out SimplYounique on YouTube and subscribe to both of our channels :)

 



Curly Hair Tips from Tamika Fletcher

 

I love Tamika and the Natural Resources Salon team and I'm SO happy to see her on the pages of NaturallyCurly.com!  She's sharing some of her best hair care tips AND she takes you from consultation to styling in a video as well.  They are doing big things at NRS :)

 

Click the link below to go to the article and view the video

 

Curly Hair Tips from Tamika Fletcher

Deep Conditioning with b.a.s.k.

Finally getting to try my b.a.s.k. deep conditioners, the Y.A.M. Nectar and the Cacao Bark :)

I've heard of people combining them, so I started with the Y.A.M. first, then added the Cacao on top.  They are both VERY rich, the Y.A.M. was definitely something different for me...I've never tried anything like it before.  The Cacao reminds me of a rhassoul treatment almost, very creamy and smells like Ovaltine (I have a thing for hot chocolate!)

I'm excited to be getting through all the unused products in my stash...now I just gotta keep track of them all :)

You can find more information about the products I'm using at www.baskbeauty.com
I'm also using a Hair Therapy Wrap, heated in burst of 30 seconds in the microwave; you can find it at www.curlmart.com

Giveaway Alert | Anita Grant Sampler

You all have heard me talk about the wonderful benefits of rhassoul and my affinity for Anita Grant products....what's better than a giveaway to give you a chance to try it yourself!

My most recent rhassoul experience...makes my hair feel so good!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

These goodies were going to be raffled at the Blogiversary event, but made it a day later so I'm giving 3 lucky people the chance to win a sampler straight from the UK :) You'll get 2 shampoo bar samples and 1 rhassoul deep condish cube to enjoy!  This is a Rafflecopter giveaway, so you'll have several ways to earn entries!  The giveaway will be open until 12:01am on August 26th, 2012 so don't delay, get your entries counted today!

Blogiversary | The Celebration

I know, I know, I'm a day late and a few dollars short! My 1st Blogiversary Celebration was nothing short of amazing...beautiful people enjoying themselves, tasty treats & drinks, awesome vendors providing the best products and jewelry, and of course there were enough giveaways for me to feel like Oprah for the day!  It wouldn't have been the event that it was without the help of my sponsors...if I could give them all a big ole Texas sized hug I could! 

My AMAZING Sponsors!!

Bee Mine

Jessicurl

Jane Carter

CURLS

NaturallyCurly.com
EDEN BodyWorks
SheaMoisture

Coco Curls

HoneyChile HairLove

Pura Body Naturals

Hairveda

Marie Dean

b.a.s.k.

Original Moxie

Sunshine's Natural & Loving It!

Anita Grant

Huetiful

Tendrils and Curls

Oils From Jamaica

Miss Jessie's

ReVe' Essentials

ChariT's Inspirational Creations

Soul Sister Natural Hair Care

Natural Resources Salon

Touch of Heaven Salon

My Natural Pharmacist

mainelement: love

The Gud Stuff

You Pose Photo Booths

Pretty as a Picture Photography

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From the swag bags to the raffle prizes, people were so excited for a chance to win great goodies.  The swag bags were packed to the brim from superb sponsors Jane Carter, Bee Mine, CURLS, Shea Moisture, Original Moxie, Coco Curls, Miss Jessie's, EDEN BodyWorks, NaturallyCurly.com, HoneyChile HairLove, PuraBody Naturals, Hairveda and Marie Dean.  These bags were filled to the brim and HEAVY...it took 5 trips to just load the bags in my car!!  I know these were the star attraction for the 1st Blogiversary and I hope the 20 lucky ladies liked the goodies they went home with. 

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The crowd got to experience the many offerings of great vendors while they mixed and mingled.  People were able to buy great custom jewelry from TatusWelle, Jewels by Anike, Astella19 and Dope Crochet; Afro Angel Organics and Pretty by CeCe offered attendees a chance to try some awesome handmade hair products...I even got to go home with some Pretty by CeCe samples :)  And who doesn't love fab natural t-shirts, and B. Natural Apparel supplied some of the best natural hair shirts around!

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Let me tell you too, the ladies in the building were SO gorgeous!  Everything from locs, to bantu knot outs, to twas and all styles in-between filled the venue.  I wish I could've taken a picture with everyone but I think I managed to get some pretty good snaps of the hair action.  Photos were captured by the wonderful Tomayia of Pretty as a Picture Photography...she has a way of getting the best images!  Attendees were also treated to an awesome photo booth sponsored by You Pose Photo Booths.  This was a super fun option that allowed people able to take pictures with their favorite props The fashions were on point too...I love that so many people came out to support me on my very first event.  I look forward to having many, many more!

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I couldn't have done it without the help of several ladies...y'all really pulled together to take some of the stress off me and I truly can't thank you enough.  My fabulous makeup was done by the talented Apryl...made me feel like a glam girl for the day :)  Ms. Veda...I can't tell you how much I appreciated you taking control and helping me out.  Natasha, Tashia, Georgette, Candice, and Tyrika, you are truly awesome women and I thank you enough for stepping up and helping to make the day even more special.  Jacquise, your Fat Snacks & Pastries were a hit and I'm so glad we were able to have them front and center.  I hope I'm not forgetting anybody, and if I do please don't hold it against me...it's been CRAZY but I really want to recognize everyone who had a hand in helping to make the event my best day ever!  To all of the people that came out, women and men, to support me, This Hair of Mine, and the Houston natural hair community, thank you is not enough.  You all have really made my day, my month, my year in blogging a spectacular one and I cannot wait to see what comes next!

**CLOSED** Giveaway Alert | Win a THoM Signature Logo Tee

CONGRATULATIONS NATASHA JONES!!! YOU'RE THE WINNER OF A
THIS HAIR OF MINE SIGNATURE LOGO TEE!!

I've got another giveaway for you!!

I actually ordered an extra shirt for me, but thought it might be a better idea if I offer it as a giveaway!  As you may know, I've recently opened my very own T-Shirt shop on Spreadshirt, so I would love to give one lucky winner one of my signature logo shirts :)



a Rafflecopter giveaway

This is a white, pre-shrunk cotton tee shirt, size XL.  This size would allow some creativity to make it your own style :)  This style is currently in my Spreadshirt shop, however, without the website.  You can get it in a multitude of colors and in a handful of shirt styles.  I'm super excited about being able to bring my signature shirts to you, and I would love your support of my newest venture :)

Coupon Alert | 1st Blogiversary Celebration

This Hair of Mine is officially one year and one week old!!

Since the official 1st Blogiversary Celebration last Sunday, I've been working to compile a list of all the great coupon codes and special offers we received, in addition to the fantastic giveaways we had.

I am happy to FINALLY present to you all, my faithful readers, the comprehensive list of coupon codes!! Some of them expire within the week, but most are good through the end of the month.  I am so thankful to all of these great companies who were gracious enough to be part of my big day :)  Make sure you show them some love from THoM when you make your purchase!

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Gud Stuff

Bee Mine

Naturally Curly

CURLS

Oils From Jamaica

Original Moxie

EDEN BodyWorks
mainelement: love

Jessicurl

HoneyChile HairLove

Marie Dean

My Natural Pharmacist

ReVe Essentials

ChariT's Inspirational Creations





New Products Alert: Mizani Supreme Oil

I received some fantastic news about a new product line coming out from Mizani, one of the leaders in the hair care industry.  They have recently launched the Supreme Oil Moisturizing Treatment Collection consisting of a shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner and the Supreme Oil.  They are sulfate free, and offer great moisturizing properties since they include a combination of 8 oils.  Check out the press release below!

Give your hair the royal treatment with the

NEW Supreme Oil Moisturizing Treatment Collection!

July 2012 (New York, NY) – MIZANI, the salon professional authority for all curl textures, is building on the success of Supreme Oil,with a complete moisturizing collection offering the optimal combination of eight unique oils for all curl types.

Starting with the first shampoo, each strand is enveloped with a unique blend of pure oils and nourished from root to tip. The NEW Supreme Oil Moisturizing Treatment Collection is free of mineral oil and silicones, so it penetrates and absorbs to treat and smooth all hair types. This system acts at the core of the hair fiber to restore, moisturize and revive dry, dehydrated hair, leaving it soft, smooth, shiny and full of life.‘Prepare your hair for the purest, most luxurious treatment yet’.

New! Supreme Oil Moisturizing Treatment Collection

Available in July 2102, the THREE NEW products complement the multi-faceted, 99% naturally derived Supreme Oil and is designed to replenish chemically damaged, color-treated hair for improved condition and added softness. 

Supreme Oil Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo: High-foam, sulfate-free cleansing shampoo with Argan and Sesame Oils. Smoothes the hair shaft while adding shine and manageability. *Paraben, mineral oil and silicone free (SRP $16.99)

Supreme Oil Ultra-Light Moisturizing Conditioner: Ultra-light formula, with unique blends of Avocado, Olive, and Jojoba Oils along with strengthening Panthenol. Improves condition of hair and restores natural shine.  *Paraben, mineral oil and silicone free (SRP$18.99)

Supreme Oil Satin Crème Moisturizing Mask: Intense penetrating treatment, rich in natural Rice Bran, Argan and Avocado oils; with Shea Butter for intense conditioning.  Helps protect from dryness and brittleness while leaving hair soft and supple. Does not weigh the hair down, even the finer hair types. Silicone free (SRP $20.99)

Get your THIS HAIR OF MINE shirts on SPREADSHIRT

I'm starting a new venture!! I'm going to use Spreadshirt custom t-shirts to make my This Hair of Mine shirts available to you!  I received a ton of great feedback on my first shirt, but who can stop with just one?!? Spreadshirt will give me the ability to offer a wide array of sizes and color options to fit any curly girls needs ;) They'll be high quality and even better, they'll be AFFORDABLE!  If there's something you'd like to see, just shoot message and I can try to make it happen!  I would love your support, so make sure you check out my page, www.thishairofmine.spreadshirt.com :)

Oprah Shows Off Her Natural Curls

Did you see Oprah on the cover of the September "O" magazine?  Talk about big hair don't care!! Go head Oprah, show us what you're working with!!  Click the link to read my commentary :)

Oprah Shows Off Her Natural Curls