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This might just be the best shampoo ever….

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I’m talking about the SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo with Sea Kelp, Argan Oil & Shea Butter for dry, damaged hair.  I have been using this shampoo for about a year now.  AND I LOVE IT!!!!!

SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo, image courtesy of Target.com

While I was a relaxed girl, as a matter of fact, I have always have problems with shampoos drying my hair and scalp out.  I would often feel like my scalp was tightening and pulling away from my hair.  Fast forward to last year as a natural.  Now my hair is growing and kinky and my number 1 goal is to prevent my hair from completely drying out when I wash it and to still effectively cleanse it.  I have tried other natural shampoos and many of them while they work, they also did not suds enough for my liking.  A little bit of sudsing or foaming is actually good because it helps trap and remove oil and dirt.  It’s when there is excessive bubble action when the skin and hair feels dry.  I also avoid traditional shampoos with certain sulphates and their derivatives like sodium lauryl sulphate, ammonium laureth sulphate etc. This is one of the moves that I have made that has totally changed the health and condition of my hair.  I stick to the gentle cleansers that can remove water-soluble products.

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Sale time!! Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!!!

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So Happy Thanksgiving!!

The biggest food day of the year is the prequel to the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday.  Of course, retailers have also created Cyber Monday as the biggest online shopping day.  Needless to say, there will be plenty deals to take advantage of! I am going to use this time to shop for others myself! 😛

Here is what  I have so far and I will add as I get more info:

BEAUTY/MAKEUP DEALS

  • INGLOT Cosmetics: Available only at U.S. boutiques, Friday 25 Nov only.  From 8am – 1pm.  Receive a free lash application, makeover or up to 30% your entire purchase.
  • Jouer Cosmetics: 20% off all products sitewide. Code: givethanks11. From Friday Nov 25 to Sunday Nov 27.
  • Laura Mercier: Free standard shipping, thru Monday Nov 28th. Plus, deluxe samples available.
  • Make Up Designory (MUD): Black Friday Event. Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase of $25 or more.  Code: blackfriday2011. Online only. Ends Sun Nov 27 at midnight.
  • Too Faced Cosmetics: Free Shipping. Code: BLACK11. From Wed Nov 23 to Mon Nov 28th.
  • Eve Pearl: Enjoy up to 55% your purchase.  Online only. Code: BPTG2011.  40% and 55% off. Worldwide shipping.  All sales final.  From Thu Nov 24th, 11 am EST (NYC time) to Mon Nov 28th, 11 pm EST (NYC Time).
  • YSL Beauty: Enjoy 20% off + Free Shipping on all orders. Code: CYBER.  Ends: Sat Nov 26th.
  • Urban Decay: $20 off of the Book Of Shadows Vol. IV.  First 1000 customers. Just $44.  Code: BLACKFRIDAY11. Fri Nov 25 only.
  • Korres: Friends & Family Sale.  Enjoy 20% off entire purchase. Code: FF2011.  From Tue Nov 22 to Sun Nov 27 2011. Also enjoy Free Shipping with purchases over $50. Code: SHIP50.
  • Illamasqua: Free UK and International shipping. Code for free UK standard shipping: FREEUK11.  Code for free international shipping for orders over £50: INTERNATIONAL50.  Ends midnight GMT, Fri Nov 25.
  • ZPalette: 20% off palettes.  From Nov 24th to Nov 27.

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LOTD: Natural hair twistout

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Hey!

Just a quick picture of my twistout.

2 Strand twistout

I keep my hair in a 2-strand twist about 95 % of the time.  It’s just easy.  But a few days before washing and deep conditioning, I take the twists out to allow my hair to breathe, rest, whatever.  I usually braid the roots and twist the rest of the hair.  As for products, right now I am using my ever faithful Oyin Handmade products and some other items.

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Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2011

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Image courtesy of Sephora

Word on the street is that Sephora is having their annual Friends & Family sale which gives 20% off of everything online only.  You have to visit this website and enter your email address to get the secret code.

So you get 20% off a single purchase, online at Sephora.com, from Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2011.  The code can only be used once, so choose wisely!

I am looking at some Illamasqua polishes, mascara, skincare products!  What are you getting?

Are you America's Next Top Naturalista?

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Karen’s Body Beautiful and upcoming online community Tribe Called Curl are holding a natural hair model search.

The Details

Seeking women of color, aged 18-50, to flaunt their fierce, fabulous tresses at our natural hair photo shoot. We’re looking for natural hair styles from TWAs, Faux Hawks and Wash & Go’s to long, lovely locs and everything in between. Straight heads should come on down too! All shapes and sizes, and every luscious color of the spectrum from French Vanilla to the richest Ebony are welcome. We want you and your gorgeous mane to help spark a natural hair revolution! Selected models will work with our glam team for professional quality digital photos.

Date

Friday, September 16, 2011

Time

4pm-8pm

Location

Simple Studios
134 West 29h Street
New York, NY 10001

Arrive ontime and bring a current photo. Be available for photoshoot on 09/18/11

Are you ready?

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