Post World Natural Hair Show...the HAUL video!!

I'll preface this by saying I didn't make it around to all the vendors...I don't know how I missed a few of my faves but despite that I think I did pretty good!  The line to get in definitely had an impact on our experience, but I still managed to pick up a few things ;)  Check out my haul video below!!

 

 

Did you go to the World Natural Hair Show this year? What did you buy?  What was your favorite experience?  Do share!!



WNHS...Here I Come!!!

 

 

 

I'm on the way to the World Natural Hair Show at the Georgia International Convention Center...stop me if you see me, I'll probably just be buying some stuff lol!!  Oh, and I'll be at Sage Naturalceuticals after the show, Koils by Nature and BeautifulBrwnBabyDol will be hosting a fab event there too from 2-6pm :)

 

Follow me on Instagram/Twitter at @BigHairBrwnEyes while I'm out and about!!

World Natural Hair Show...Will You Be There?!?

It's that time of year again, where the product junkies make strategies and over companies bring their best sales to the Georgia International Convention Center.  The World Natural Hair Show is, without a doubt, the BIGGEST natural hair show, expecting in excess of 40,000 attendees over the 2-day extravaganza coming up April 26-27.  Let me see if I can put it in words for you, based on my experiences, and share why I think everyone should go at least once in their life.

MY EXPERIENCE

Last year was my first time at the WNHS...talk about a serious popping of the metephorical cherry!!  I didn't total how much I spent, but I spent A LOT...a whole hell of a lot more than I anticipated.  First off I'll say this is like no other natural hair event you've been too, at least not one I've been to.  Women from all across the United States, and I'm sure internationally as well, are drawn to the WNHS for one thing or another, and it's literally a huge melting pot of beautiful, ecclectic, pure amazingness all rolled up into one.  You see, when there's that many people in one space you are bound to find some inspiration...there's just no possible way you can't find something (or someone) that interests you!

BRAND INTERACTION

There will be over 200 vendors under one roof, and you can find everything from hair products to accessories, clothing to jewelry, stylists and salons, even health and wellness companies are represented.  You have the opportunity to meet the owners and faces of many major brands...they know the importance of being visible for their customers and that says a lot to me!  Brands can be built here...or broken here...so that's one thing that makes WNHS stand out from among the sea of natural hair shows & expos.

Check out my video below to see just why I'm so excited!

 

 

 

 

I'll see y'all in Atlanta on Saturday, April 26th!



EDEN BodyWorks New Product Line!!

I've been scoping a ton of new products lately, but none is more exciting for me than the newest product line from EDEN BodyWorks.  The Coconut Shea Collection officially hit the ground on April 1st, and will be in select Walmart stores beginning May 1st.  The product line includes a Co-Wash (YES!!!), Leave-In Conditioner (YES!!!), Pudding Souffle (Oh yea!), Curl Creme (YES!!!) and an Edge Gel...now tell me you're not as excited as I am about these new products!!  

     

Now you guys know I've been a HUGE fan of EDEN since I first discovered the line last year, and the Jojoba Monoi line quickly became on of my favorite go-to brands.  When I heard about the newest products my hair immediately said COCONUT + SHEA = LOVE!!  I am beyond excited and have heard tons of great feedback about it already!

Make sure you follow EDEN on social media too and let them know how much you love the new line...Instagram/Twitter @edenbodyworks...Facebook...and on their website.  They are great about running sales and specials on these platforms so you'll be the first to know if you're following them!  In the meantime, check out the official press release below! 

Unveil Your Inner Style Maven with the New EDEN BodyWorks

Coconut Shea Collection

  

Atlanta, GA (March 2013)

– The search for the perfect styling aid is finally over.

Introducing EDEN BodyWorks’ Coconut Shea collection, a new line of products that

will change the way you manage your hair. Infused with pure coconut oil and shea

butter, the Coconut Shea collection will make maintaining fabulous hair appear

effortless.

The budget-friendly and easy-to-use products were formulated with all natural

ingredients to deliver performance and pampering for your tresses. Creating the

coveted “just left the salon” look, EDEN BodyWorks’ Coconut Shea Collection consists

of five must-have offerings:

Pudding Soufflé: A lightweight soft hold styling formula perfect for setting, twisting and

defining hair. Great for elongating and stretching curls. SRP: $8.99 (16 oz.)

Leave-In Conditioner: A creamy detangler used to soften hair and improve

manageability. This sulfate-free formula is safe for color-treated, chemically treated,

curly, or straight hair. SRP: $8.99 (8 oz.)

Co-Wash: A no-suds, moisture-rich, sulfate-free cleansing conditioner that leaves hair

silky, soft, and frizz-free while removing build up. Ideal for those seeking daily

hydration without the concern of drying hair out from excessive shampooing. SRP:

$8.99 (16 oz.)

Curl Crème: Eliminating curl shrinkage and fly aways, this humidity-resistant

formulation refines and separates curls and waves while providing maximum hold.

SRP: $8.99 (16 oz.)

Edge Gel: Smooth and tame hairline edges with an emollient rich, frizz-fighting

formulation that eliminates unruly tresses. SRP: $8.99 (6 oz.)

“Our new collection has something for every woman and every texture, no matter

how she’s rocking her tresses,” said Jasmine Lawrence, EDEN BodyWorks Founder.

“Curly, straight, locked, or cropped, Coconut Shea by EDEN BodyWorks was

designed with

your style in mind!”

To celebrate the launch of the new Coconut Shea collection, EDEN BodyWorks will

be hosting “Style with EDEN” events throughout the Spring and early Summer 2013.

An invite-only affair, “Style with EDEN” will feature live demonstrations by some of the

most talented women in the hair and fashion industries.

The EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea collection will be available at

www.edenbodyworks.com

on April 1st, 2013 and in select Walmart stores on May 1st,

2013.

For additional information on EDEN BodyWorks and updates on the “Style with EDEN”

tour stops visit www.edenbodyworks.com, “like” the brand on

Facebook or follow us

on Twitter and Instagram (@edenbodyworks).

About EDEN BodyWorks:

EDEN BodyWorks provides natural products that integrate wellness and beauty

inspired by nature to restore and maintain the body’s original design. Founded by

Jasmine Lawrence, EDEN BodyWorks™ was developed to address the consumer

demand for all natural products that really work. Unlike most products that are purely

cosmetic in nature, our products actually deliver on their promise; guaranteed. Our

products contain no alcohol, no petroleum, no mineral oils and no sodium sulfates.

Weekend Rundown | African Pride and Beautiful Textures Events

I had such a jam packed weekend and it was completely awesome!!  I got the opportunity to attend not one, but TWO events hosted by top hair care brands African Pride and Beautiful Textures!  These private events really gave us the opportunity to learn more about the brand itself, as well as the new products that are coming to market.

African Pride made Houston the second stop on its Ultimate Beauty Social tour.  During the brunch, attendees were treated to healthy options for both food and hair!  We got the chance to learn about the long-standing brand, check out the newest additions to their line, and network with some of the top bloggers, businesses and media in the Houston area.  They brought in special guest hosts The Science of Black Hair author Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, Natural Hair Rules blogger Tamara Floyd, and Live Life in Style fashion & style blogger Shalanda "Shasie" Turner to facilitate a great Q&A session.  But we can't forget about the main reason for bringing us all together...THE PRODUCTS!!

I got to bring home the new & improved Miracle Cream and the brand new Silky Smooth Edges from the Olive Miracle line, as well as the Bouncy Curls Pudding from the new Shea Butter Miracle line.  They've also added a new Detangling Shampoo, Leave-In, Buttery Cream, Silky Edges and Growth Oil in this line, and I really can't wait to see how this does on my hair so I can try the others!!  And what's even better is the price...you can find most of these products at your favorite retailer for under $5!  Check the video below for my recap and a peek at the products.  To keep up with the tour you can follow @MyAfricanPride on Twitter, and remember to use hashtag #UltimateBeautySocial to stay in the loop on the next stop!

 

 

Later that evening came the chance for an intimate dinner in celebration of the newest products to come to the Beautiful Textures product line.  This super affordable line ($7 bucks!!) is coming out with 3 new products: Curl Definer Mousse, Edges to Ends, and Curl Definer Custard.  We got to go home with the first two products and I must say I cannot wait to try the mousse!  I've been dreaming of a rod set so I think it'd be great for that style.  I've seen the Beautiful Textures in Sally's before and I'm so excited I get to try the newest products from the brand. 

 

 

 

What I really loved about this event was the interactive nature in which we were able to ask & answer questions, discuss hot topics within the natural hair community, and be open and honest about our own personal hair struggles as well as triumphs.  You can follow the the Beautiful Textures brand using their Twitter/Instagram handle @lovinmytextures and by using the hashtag #TeamTextured.

 

And make sure you're following me across social media: Twitter/Instagram >> @bighairbrwneyes, Facebook >> This Hair of Mine, and YouTube >> LisaMsLisa

 

I'd also like to send a big thanks out to The Garner Circle, the PR team for both African Pride and Beautiful Textures.  Nicole Garner, CEO of the company, was beyond sweet and did a fabulous job bringing the brands to the city.  Houston is well on its way to being a stronghold in the natural hair care industry, and I can't thank her and her company enough for giving us this wonderful opportunity.

 

Oh, and stay tuned for reviews of these new products ;)



Happy April Fool's Day!!!

...well, we're not quite the Fool's in April but I'm excited to start a new month fresh :)

Easter was great!! I got to spend some time with my family, celebrate my niece's first birthday (although it technically isn't until the 13th, but this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate with everyone!) and of course give thanks for everything that's happened in the first quarter of 2013.

Now that we're on to the second quarter of the year, I feel like it's the perfect time to get summer ready.  Sure, I can shoulda/coulda/woulda all day long, but I've finally admitted to myself it's time to get right.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way, but I'm excited to do some things differently.  Weightloss.  Simplifying my life.  Organizing my household...you name it, I'm gonna try to get 'er done! 

And by organizing my household I'm mainly speaking about my product obsession..and that's just what it has become.  I will be doing a massive clearing out of my stash to prepare for the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta later this month.  Last year was my first experience and BOY let me tell ya...I learned a lot and am SO looking forward to working on my "strategy of attack" lol!!

So stay tuned...lots to come from This Hair of Mine!