SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal System Hair Masque

Okay, I am in LOVE! I am sworn to the SheaMoisture Moisture Retention Shea Butter shampoo. But I have now found a deep conditioner from the line that I am just in love with.

SheaMoisture

I have since used the SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal System Hair Masque twice for a deep conditioner. I applied a dollop size amount on each section of freshly washed hair. I then applied heat with my hair therapy wrap for about 30 minutes. Detangling was a breeze with added heat. It softened my hair and made it feel hydrated and strong. Personally for me without using heat the detangling properties are not strong. After rinsing the product out, my hair was soft and very easy to manage. I have found my new deep conditioner. The scent is somewhat fruity hence the name and it lingers softly after being rinsed out. What is great is that I just colored my hair using the SheaMoisture coloring system so this product is perfect for me due to its color protecting abilities.

Verdict A: Love it and will purchase it again. Price; 12.99 for a 12oz container.

Have you tried it out yet? Tell me how it works for you!

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SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Hey guys!!

SheaMoisture

The SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil line is officially out!!! I am so excited. I am already a big fan of SheaMoisture, especially the Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo.
This is such a different line of products with such unique ingredients.  I will give an update once I experiment with the products.
You can purchase the line in select CVS and Mujer grocery stores, and now it is available on the SheaMoisture website!! Okay just wanted to check in and give this update. Let me go feed my product junkism ;)

Has anyone found these products in their area yet? Have you tried it?

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Eyeko London Mascara

I first was introduced to this product in a previous Birchbox and what a find this was! I didn't always use mascara because my eye lashes are naturally long and curly but at times I wanted a dramatic effect. The only mascara I had in my arsenal was the Maybelline Great Lash, but it didn't give me the effect I wanted. But since receiving this mascara, I am obsessed and it does the trick.

Most mascara tubes have a hard container that serves as the holder for the product and wand instead this mascara has a soft "squeezy" tube which is a cute difference. The brush is curved which makes it easier to hug the lashes with each pass of the brush. Also, the bristles are nicely spread apart to separate each lash and cover each strand perfectly.You can add one or two coats for added drama. The color Black Magic is a carbon black that gives that dark effect of fuller lashes. The formula is infused with keratin and Shea butter to keep lashes strong and well moisturized. The formula is water resistant but easily comes an off with any waterproof makeup remover. 

Verdict A+ I will purchase this again. I usually add two coats of mascara and I always get the question if I am wearing fake lashes. I JUST  love it! On the Eyeko site, the full sized is $24 and it is well worth it. 

Have you tried Eyeko mascara? What is your favorite?

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One Year Post Heat Damage Growth

This post is coming so late! November made a year since my heat damage and when I started my transition to my coiled tresses. I am really proud of my progress and I have relearned my hair (and still learning). I did a length check video and I was surprised to see the growth!
Check it out below!

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The ABC's of Curly Hair

NaturallyCurly developed another great way of helping curlies take care of their hair. I just LOVE this one. It  reminds me of the ABC's of CPR (I am a Registered Nurse, lol).  No matter how long I have been natural I always need a reminder of what my strands need. Check it out below!!!

NaturallyCurly

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Review: Karen's Body Beautiful Luscious Locks Hair Mask

I bought Karen's Body Beautiful Luscious Locks Hair Mask during one of her weekly sales a few months ago and I was really excited to use it due to all the rave reviews. The product claims to be a nutritious conditioning treatment that softens, detangles, and moisturizes. It says it works best for thick kinks, curls or waves, relaxed, color treated or dry hair. The ingredients are all natural which is also a plus.

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I used this product after doing my henna treatment due to the drying effect henna creates. I applied a generous amount of conditioner to my hair and I covered it with a  plastic cap. I did an over night deep conditioning treatment even though the instructions said to keep it in for 20 minutes. When I first tried this product a few months, I wasn't impressed. A lot of people raved about it and I was expecting great results. This time around I was crossing my fingers it would work better. The next morning I was expecting a lot of slip to be able to detangle my hair but that didn't happen. BUT after I rinsed my hair, my hair felt luscious! Hence the name. My hair was soft, fluffy and it felt moisturized.

Verdict: B- The main fact that I couldn't detangle my hair upon application or after more than 8 hours of the conditioner in my hair is the reason I am not totally in love with this product. But having really soft and fluffy hair is something that would make me continue using this product. 

What are your thoughts on this product?
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ANOTHER Natural Hair Monthly Subscription Service?!

Okay, just a few minutes ago I saw a post on someones page for yet ANOTHER monthly subscription service that offers natural hair products. 

This company is called TryMyFab.com. It seems very similar to the other subscriptions out there, by providing 4-5 products each month in what they call FabPacks. I just hope they come out with something that makes them stand out from the other subscriptions services
And in no way am I trying to shoot down an entrepreneurs dream of starting a company but when does too much become too much!? For me it feels like overload because even though there seems to be a lot of products out there, there are going to be a lot of repeats in these boxes.
Of course the product junkie in me decided to check out the website and I also signed up to find out when they will start selling subscriptions.

What are your thoughts on subscription services? 
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Kiss Ever PRO Lash Starter Kit

As a newbie to makeup, lashes are uncharted ground for me. Besides the main fact that my natural eyelashes are extremely long and curly, I never had any real interest in wearing fake lashes. Once I carefully apply mascara I can get long lengths with my eye lashes and simulate fake lashes. 

The Kiss Ever Pro lash kit comes with a set of lashes, a tweezers to assist in placement and eye lash glue. There is also a step by step guide on the back of the package.This kit is great for beginners, like me, even though my first experience with these lashes were not easy! 

Being that my eye lashes are long and curly, it was hard for me to just "place" the lashes on my eye lid because my lashes continued to get into my way. I had to cut the eye lashes so they fit nicely and blend in with my natural lashes. I added a good amount of glue to the lash and allowed it to dry till its tacky and slightly clear. Let's just say it took about 5 tries till I actually got it on my lid and for it to stick. The tweezers did help with application. One good thing about these lashes is that they are allowed to be reused and they are made with human hair. 

Without mascara

Left eye with fake lashes

Right eye with mascara/left eye with lashes

I love the effect the fake lashes gives your look, so I will continue to practice and trying to apply lashes.You can check out the whole line of lashes at www.everezlashes.com.You can purchase this kit at Walgreens for $4.99.

I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.

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NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact

I am still such an amateur when it comes down to makeup application so I was really excited when I received this custom compact from the Influenster Beauty Blogger box. I was skeptical at first because I wasn't sure of the quality of the eye shadows and the shadows seemed very shimmery. Surprisingly the colors are so pigmented, not as shimmery as I thought and there was no fallout from the eye shadows. I loved the fact the eye shadow compact came with a primer (helps to prevent creasing and fading), illuminator, applicator and complementing shadows. Also it had instructions on where to place each shadow. Although one of my shadows cracked and spilled during transit I was still able to make it work.

So as you can see below I applied the shadows as instructed but of course I needed to blend just a little bit more, ugh amateur mistake, lol. But I am still very proud of myself!

You can purchase NYC custom compacts at many drug stores, including online at www.newyorkcolor.com, for $4.99. 

I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.

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2012 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

Everyone is looking forward to the amazing sales some of our favorite companies are going to have for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 
I was going to do my research and write all the sites down. BUT some of my fellow bloggers compiled a detailed list of all (that we know of) the companies that will be holding a sale.
So what are you waiting for?! Go ahead and click the links below to get your list ready for this weekend. I may pick up one or two things depending on the deal. Some companies are even starting their sale as early as Thursday!!! 
Which companies are you looking forward to purchasing from? 

(Don't forget to mention that Avalon from Coiled Tresses sent you!)
www.confessionsofablogvixen.com

www.afroniquelyyou.com

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10 Curl Commandments

I thought this was soooo cute!! 
**Random** The title actually reminded me of Biggie's "Ten Crack Commandments", but that is neither here nor there, lol.
NaturallyCurly.com put together these are simple tips and I think they are vital for maintaining length and healthy hair. I think this is also great for transitioners or those that recently did the big chop!

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I know for sure I break 5,8, and 9 nearly every day. Which commandment have you broken lately?

Review: Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream

I received the Not Your Mothers Kinky Moves Defining Hair Cream from Influenster in the Beauty Blogger VoxBox.
This is not an all natural product and it does contain silicone in it. I am not against using a product that isn't all natural, once it gives me great results.
I used this cream on clean hair. It is a light cream and smooths easily into the hair. It claims to define naturally curly, or wavy hair. I applied my leave in and then applied about a nickle sized amount onto each section. I two strand twisted my hair and I allowed my hair to dry over night. In the morning I used an oil spray on my hair for shine and to prevent frizz. As I unraveled my hair I realized my hair was really defined in some sections but other sections were very frizzy. My hair was soft and manageable though. To maintain the twist out, I retwisted my hair in larger sections each night. I did feel like I had to add more of the product to my hair because my hair felt dryer and dryer as the week progressed.
Verdict: D. I did not like this product. The main fact that my hair was frizzy and dry by day three was very annoying and upsetting to say the least. I will not purchase this product again.
If you would like to check out this product or company you can go HERE.

**I received this product complimentary by influenster for review.**

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GO OUT AND VOTE!!!

That is all. 

KInkyCurlyCoilyMe Castor Oil Challenge

I have always wanted to join a hair challenge and I am so excited I finally found one I can stick to. I was going to one of those protective style challenges but I cant promise myself that I can wear a protective style for a long time. *lol*
This challenge is the Castor Oil Challenge and is hosted by KinkyCurlyCoilyMe. Sign up began on the November 1st and runs until December 7th. But the actual challenge begins on December 1st.
This is a perfect challenge being that the winter months are upon us and your hair needs all the TLC it could get! If you are interested in joining the link is below! Who's with me?
HERE
WOOP WOOP!!!
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Beauty: e.l.f Studio Mascara & Shadow Sheild

So long are the days of using business cards to prevent mascara smudges and fallout from eyeshadows!! Just when I think I shouldn't buy anymore more beauty items here comes this. What a great idea!

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It is called the e.l.f Studio Mascara and Shadow Shield and costs $3.00. This little tool is made of silicone and able to bend and fit each to each eye. e.l.f (Eyes Lips Face) has affordable items for people (like me) who are still experimenting with makeup. They have sales and deals nearly every week. I must have this!!!
Check them out here.

What do you think about this cute tool?

Transition

Ugh why am I NOW watching this video? I heard about Zina Saro-Wiwa about a few months ago and her movie but I never followed up on it. Luckily, as I was flipping through a health magazine the other day, I saw an article about Zina and I immediately went online to check out the video.

This 6 minute video is truthful and raw. The video begins with her doing her big chop and in her words saying, "Yeah, this isn't attractive" as she looks at herself in the mirror after she does the big chop. But what is interesting to see is the transition of her thoughts and outlook of going natural in only a span of 7 months. She goes through the obsession with other naturals and their hair to finally accepting her hair and natural beauty. I absolutely love her take on going natural and her positivity that goes with it.

This video is an eye opener to those who are transitioning or to those who have been natural for years. You can check out the video here and the article here.

What are your thoughts? Comment below!

Beauty: Face Masks

Hey guys! I am going to start a new part of my blog where I have posts dedicated to everything beauty. Although I may not have the time to divulge in makeup and beauty as much as I want I still have a major interest in it. And I think this would be a great place to express my love for everything beauty.

So my first post will be about face masks. As you know I am a product junkie with hair products so it is not any different with beauty products. I own about 5-7 different facial masks and I continue increase my collection.

Face masks are a great way to get rid of dirt and toxins from deep inside the pores that simple washing won't remove. My favorite places to look for face makes are drug stores and speciality stores like Ulta.
Face masks should be used every 2-3 days depending on the type of mask and your skin type (dry or oily). Using face masks will help to maintain a clean and clear face. Masks can do anything from tingle, warm up, help remove excess oil and restore moisture. My go-to mask these past few months, is the Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Ultra Cleansing Mud Mask.

Source: www.formula1006.com

I absolutely love this mask, it gives your face a deep down clean feeling that leaves you feeling refreshed. I can also see a difference in the smoothness and texture of my skin.

And I already have my eyes set on a mask made by Sephora, check it out here. This looks really good for the winter time!

Which face mask do you use? Comment below and thank you for reading!

Review: Qhemet Biologics Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee

I was so stoked to hear that I was the winner of CharyJay's first sponsored giveaway from Qhemet Biologics! I received a full size Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee and I was more than excited to try it out.

I first fell in love with the product when CharyJay did a review on her YT page months back and since then this product has been on my radar.
My hair was really tangled and dry which was perfect to see if the product really works. This product claims to restore moisture and manageability for dry tangled hair. I applied one to two pumps of the product to each section. I allowed the product to saturate into my strands and I worked the product through with my fingers removing tangles and whatever shed hair I had. The product is fairly thick but not too thick since it is able to come through a pump. It also smells amazing, it actually smells like Reese's peanut butter cups, lol YUM.
Verdict: A- I was able to detangle and comb through my hair with ease and had minimal shedding or breakage. I then two strand twisted each section and allowed the product to dry for about 8 hours. When I unraveled the twists my hair was extremely soft and the product gave my hair a good hold. The only down part, is that the product leaves a good amount of oil on the hair. (It may be because my hair already had product on it, so I may have to try it on clean hair) My hands were very oily but my hair seems to love the the extra oils.
Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee is great for those times when your hair is really dry, tangled and you want to replace moisture and do a protective style. This will definitely be a staple in my products for a long time. 

Blog Product Sale!!!!

I am doing my very first blog sale!! Due to my product junkie-isms I have products that I bought but my hair didn't love them . Most products are about 75% full and have been used maybe 5 times (some are new).
You can email me at coiledtresses@yahoo.com if would like to purchase an item and tell me which item(s) you are interested in. Please place "BLOG SALE" in the subject line. I will calculate shipping with your zip code, so make sure and place your ZIP CODE in the email. All sales will be done through PayPal. All sales are final. No refunds.

$15.00 (Sold as a set)

Shea Moisture set: Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo (12 fl oz), Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie (12 fl oz), Organic Yucca & Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque (12 fl oz)

$5.00 (8.5 fl oz)

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo for damaged hair

$4.00 (12 fl oz)

Beautiful Textures Tangle Taming Moisturizing Shampoo

$10.00 (8 fl oz)

Camille Rose Naturals Almond Jai Twisting Butter (sold)

$4.00 (16 fl oz)

Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

$12.00 (Sold as a set)

Edges Combo: Hicks Total Transformation Hicks Edges (4 fl oz), Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Edge Control (2.25 fl oz)

$10.00 (8 fl oz)

Hair Rules Kinky Curling Cream

$15.00 (Sold as a set)

Miss Jessie's Set: Curly Butter Creme (.46 fl oz),Baby Butter Creme (.46), Creme de la Creme conditioner *Two packets* (1 fl oz), Creme de la Curl *Two packets* (1 fl oz), Curly Pudding (1 fl oz)

Thank you for checking the sale out! And don't worry, I'm pretty sure I will have another sale soon!