17
Dec 2010

Hair Chronicles: Andre Walker Hair Care

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So HSN is the devil. Yes I said it! I try not to watch this channel around this time because I know that I get a little carried away, but my mother called me last night and told me to turn to HSN. For those of you who do not know who Andre Walker is, he is the GURU of hair care and he is a fabulous hair stylist. He has been doing Oprah’s hair for the past 25 years. Oprah’s hair never looks out of place. It is always full, thick, bouncy, and shiny.

I can’t tell you how excited I am to try these products. When Oprah first debuted his line I was excited, but the prices were not what I am used to spending. I  ordered one for my mother for Christmas *shhhh don’t tell* and one for myself. I have been looking for new products that will get my hair healthier, so hopefully this is it. My package should arrive right in-time for Christmas so I can start fresh with a new do for the New Year 🙂

Here is a description of all of the products. Be sure to look out for my review.

Andre Walker Hair Care Ultimate Gift Set
Hydrate your hair and streamline your look with ease. This set of the keratin-based shampoo and conditioner with a separate, special blend of oil helps to lock in moisture while giving hair an amazing shine. Even the most difficult hair will be easier to manage. Throw in a color wand to cover up grays and touch up roots — or to simply give yourself some playful highlights — and this Andre Walker gift set is a hair care must-have for healthy-looking tresses.

What You Get
Andre Walker Hair Care Ultimate Gift Set Includes:

  • 10.14 oz. Keratin Shampoo
  • 10.14 oz. Keratin Conditioner
  • 3.38 oz. Q-Oil, Quench Essential Oil
  • .28 oz. Hair make-up color wand

What It Does

Provides the tools for keeping hair healthy, smooth and easy to manage

Hair Make-Up Color Wand Choices

Black, dark brown, light brown, red, or blonde (I ordered blonde and red)

 Features

Keratin Shampoo

  • Helps all hair types build strong, healthy-looking hair
  • Assists with smoothing, hydrating and strengthening from root to tip
  • Creates less lather while cleaning thoroughly
  • Texture of clean hair will feel differently after shampoo
  • Formula includes Keratin, Whole Leaf Aloe Vera and Green Tea Extract
  • Helps prepare hair to receive the benefits of Keratin conditioner

Keratin Conditioner

  • Helps to keep hair smooth and manageable
  • Formula includes Keratin
  • Designed to complement Andre Walker Keratin Shampoo

Q-Oil Quench Essential Oil

  • Creates a shine while helping to make hair easier to manage, stronger and smoother
  • Hair absorbs oil easily and quickly
  • Light and easy-to-use
  • Made from Moroccan Argan Oil

Hair Make-Up Color Wand

  • Use to cover your hairline, your part or long gray strands
  • Create dramatic highlights using one or more colors
  • Helps to create a lustrous shine and finish
  • Dries quickly after application
  • Rinses away when you wash your hair

If you order by tomorrow December 18, 2010, your package will be delivered by Christmas Eve. This is the perfect Christmas gift for a family member. The shipping and handling is free! You can’t beat that. All of the individual products are sold out, so you have to buy the entire set. The retail price is $93.00 but the HSN price is $65. Click here to purchase through HSN and click here to visit Andre Walker’s website

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11
Oct 2010

Review: The EdgeStick

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I was contacted a few weeks ago by Gayle Watson of Family Affair Hair Care about a product called The EdgeStick. Family Affair Hair Care is based out of Atlanta Georgia and is an authorized distributor of the Azure EdgeStick, which is a professional styling tool suitable for all hair types and textures.

 About The EdgeStick (source)

The EdgeStick is designed and manufactured by Suntek Global, which since 2001 has been a leading that include ceramic hair irons, hair dryers, hair straighteners, and trichology scopes.

The EdgeStick is designed and manufactured by Suntek Global, which since 2001, has been a leading manufacturer of innovative lifestyle and beauty products. Suntek Global offers customers a line of hair tools

Product Description (source)

The Azure EdgeStick™ is a professional styling tool that can help you manage your hair, and is suitable for all hair types and textures: coarse, curly, straight, thick and fine. And, it is safe to use on color-treated hair.

The standout feature is the double-comb design with ceramic-coated barrel. The comb separates the individual hair strands at the hairline and roots, allowing the hair to glide untangled across the heated ceramic-coated barrel to achieve an instantly smooth appearance. And unlike any other tool in the industry, the EdgeStick™ lets you get closest to the hair root – even touching the scalp – without the danger of burning your scalp, face, or ears.

 My Thoughts:

So, when I watched the video for The EdgeStick I was instantly impressed. I remember the days that my mom would press my hair in the kitchen with the hot comb on the stove. I used to cringe constantly because of the burning feeling from the heat and the grease. The EdgeStick has the look of the old school hot combs our mothers and grandmothers used to use, but it now uses modern ceramic technology. I used The EdgeStick like it was a regular comb and the results were wonderful. My edges were straighter and made my hair more manageable. I was able to prolong my next touch-up by a week. I only used it on my edges because the rest of my hair is already straight and I did not want to add too much heat.

Pros:

  • It is very light weight. It is not bulky and does not weigh a ton so my arms were not tired when I used it.
  • It has a comfortable handle and long cord which gives a lot of room to get the hard to reach places like “the kitchen.”
  • The LCD digital heat indicator- the settings range from 200 degrees and up. They recommend that course hair use settings above 300. I used it on 400.
  • THERE IS NO BURNING! This should be #1 on the list! I was able to get very close to all of my edges to get them straight. There is no burning of the scalp or the hair.
  • It extends the time between relaxers

 Cons:

  • It is a product that does require heat, so use a heat protecting serum before use.

This product is great for:

  • Women who want to extend the time between relaxers
  • Women who want to transition for relaxed to natural
  • Women who are natural and want to straighten their hair

Click Here to see demonstration on natural hair.

 So I highly recommend this product! It is very affordable also. The professional EdgeStick which goes up to 450 degrees is only $80 in Black and the EdgeStick that goes up to 400 degrees is $70 and comes in white and black.

Disclaimer: The product was sent to me for review by Family Affair Hair Care. I am not affiliated with this company and was not paid. This is my honest opinion and review of the product.

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09
Sep 2010

Hair Chronicles: Natural Beauty

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Corinne Bailey Rae makes me want to go natural! Her hair looks amazing!It is so full and her natural curls are gorgeous.

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01
Sep 2010

Say It Ain’t So: Hair Myths

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Doing my daily rounds on the internet, I found this article on Essence.com about the most common myths for “black hair.” When I read this article I was surprised at a few of the myths because from my experience, I have found them to be true. I will share which hair myth I am referring to once you get through reading the article.

Via Essence.com Interview with Ursula Stephens (celebrity hair stylist)

MANE MYTH: Trimming your hair will make it grow faster.
TRESS TRUTH: “While frequent trims are great for removing split ends, they don’t actually make your hair grow faster,” says Ursula. That being said, don’t skip your trims! If you ignore split ends for too long, they can creep up the hair shaft, and then you’ll need to snip off more than you bargained for. Regular snips every 6 to 8 weeks will keep your coif looking crisp and clean.

MANE MYTH: Natural hair is stronger than relaxed hair.
TRESS TRUTH: According to Stephen, natural hair is actually quite fragile. “It should be treated gently at all times to prevent breakage,” she says. To maintain your strands’ strength, never brush your natural hair while it’s wet; instead, use a detangling comb or your fingers. Also, skip cotton pillowcases — the rough fibers can cause fragile hair to break off. Try a silk or satin pillowcase, or wrap your hair in a silk scarf.

MANE MYTH: Braids make hair grow.
TRESS TRUTH: We think this myth started when Black women began sporting braids to carry them through the grow-out process. But while braids are a cute style option, they have nothing to do with the rate of hair growth. “Hair grows about a half inch a month, period,” says Stephen. “Strong, healthy hair comes from the inside out… it has nothing to do with any attachments you might wear!”

MANE MYTH: Black hair doesn’t need to be shampooed often.
TRESS TRUTH: According to Stephen, there isn’t a “correct” schedule for washing hair, but infrequent shampooing can result in dirt, oil and product buildup, which weighs down the hair shaft and makes it look dull. It’s best to wash hair once a week, at least.

MANE MYTH: Greasing your scalp keeps hair healthy.
TRESS TRUTH: Stephen says that grease actually clogs pores, which can inhibit scalp circulation and hair growth! “A healthy scalp is gained by a healthy diet,” she adds. To help maintain strong, healthy hair, eat tons of proteins (like fish and chicken), and foods high in vitamin C, which help with scalp circulation.

Ok so the myth about the braids was surprising. When I was younger I went to Florida for the summer with my siblings to visit my aunt and cousin. I went to the pool EVERYDAY rain or shine. To make a VERY VERY long story short, my hair was badly damaged from the chlorine. My mom ended up doing the “big chop” and I had to start all over. From the middle of 8th grade until the end of 9th grade I wore my hair in braids-in every style you could imagine. My hair grew TREMENDOUSLY in within a year and a half. I went from not having a pony tail (not even a stingy one smh) to hair that reached my shoulders. So I was shocked to when I read that because I thought the braids helped with the hair growth, not the actual extension, but just having my hair in one set style for 6-8weeks and not fussing with it. I guess for me there is some truth to that myth.

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22
Jul 2010

Look of the Day: Fancy Floral

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I wore this outfit yesterday to an event in the city. The top is a floral print shirt length dress from Forever 21, H&M Jeans and Nine West Shoes. I love the colors in the top and paired with the pink platforms gives this look just the right amount of color for summer. Some people go over board with pairing brights, but the blue and tan in the top, tones down the yellow and coral and by adding the pink shoes it allowed the entire outfit to pop.

I also finally did something different with my hair! I put my hair in bantu knots (straight hair twisted into little knots) and it came out like this. I had different size knots which is why my waves were varying lengths, but this was just the experiment. Practice makes perfect right?

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