Hot Target Find of the Week: Shea Moisture Hair Deep Treatment Masque

Hello Divas!

I have tried it and it works. PUSH. Pray Until Something Happens.

I had been hearing wonderful things about Shea Moisture brand hair care products for a while before I tried them.  I never had a reason to switch from Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercream because it worked so well with luxe baby's hair.  I was in Target and I kept looking at the price of Shea Moisture at $9.99 and the price of Ms. Jessie's at $32.00.  I figured it is only $10 and if I didn't like it, I knew it would not be a significant financial loss.

Luxe baby's hair was not in good shape due to her intensive swimming lessons this summer.  It was super dry and dull.  I washed her hair and applied Shea Moisture's Deep Treatment Masque to her wet hair.  I combed it through and left it on her hair for a hour.

I noticed immediately her hair was soft and the curls perfectly defined.  This masque is super moisturizing to hair locks and it smells yummy.

After an hour, I intended to wash it out but I loved how healthy, shiny and curly her hair looked.  I read the label and it stated it could also be used as a styling product.  So I left it in and put twists in her hair.  In the morning I took the twists out and her hair was still silky smooth, curly, and very manageable.

After a week, luxe baby's hair was still in the same perfect shape.  This product is incredible and a miracle worker.  I have to say it is by far the best product I have ever used on her hair and it is only $9.99.

Active ingredients of Shea Moisture Deep Hair Treatment are:  organic shea butter, argan oil, sea kelp extract, panthenol, avocado oil, honeysuckle, vitamin E, sage, and carrot seed oil.

Have you tried Shea Moisture Deep Hair Treatment?  If so, do you love it?

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! So Kai Salon

Hello Divas!

Despite life's ups and downs, choose happiness.

I have been going to a new salon.  No, I didn't leave my stylist.  She and all of the other stylists from my old salon have moved and joined the new and fabulous So Kai salon.  Master stylist and owner of So Kai, Sophia Johnson, has opened a new uber cool and swanky establishment located in the heart of East Atlanta Village.

So Kai offer an array of hair services.  They specialize in natural hair styles such as locs, twists, and curly styles; straight styles such as blow outs, pressing and perms; exceptional color services; and extensions.

But what makes So Kai salon unique is that they also offer other beauty pampering services.  They have a full service wellness spa that provides facials, massages, ionic foot baths, and colonics.  Plus there is a full service beauty bar where you can get make up applications, threading, and lash application.  So Kai Salon is a true beauty retreat you can visit right here in the heart of Intown Atlanta, without having to travel to get there.  Fantabulous!

Another thing I love about So Kai Salon is that the atmosphere is very modern and chic.  The space, lighting, and decor is very inviting.  There is also plenty of lounge space, tables to hop on your laptop, and of course there is free Wi-Fi.

 So Kai Salon's contact info is:

559 Flat Shoals Ave, Atlanta GA 30316

404.586.0737 or 404.586.0755

sokai@sokaisalonllc.com

You can either call or email the salon for an appointment.  

Toodles!

Hot Find of the Week: Cara B Naturally Hair Care Products

Hello Divas!

I hope you are fabulous!

Three weeks ago, I traveled to Charlotte, NC to the Mocha Moms Southeast Regional Conference to give a presentation on "How to Discount Shop for Beauty and Fashion Finds and How to use Social Media for the best deals." During the conference, the Mocha Moms sponsored an intimate vendor hall//area and the vendors were on point!  There were shoe vendors, jewelry vendors, original art vendors and several beauty products vendors.  I was particularly fascinated with the Cara B Naturally Hair Care Products display.  This is a brand new natural hair care line especially formulated for ethnically diverse children and families.  Cara B Naturally products do not include any parabens, petrolatum, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, artificial fragrances and preservatives.  My friend Renee, who is a organic enthusiast, was all over this line.  Of course, I had to check it out for luxe baby.  She was out of shampoo and conditioner, so I said why not.

The Cara B Naturally line includes a moisturizing shampoo, leave in conditioner/moisturizer, hair mist, body lotion and soap.  I purchased the shampoo and let my friend Renee be the guinea pig for the conditioner and hair mist.  I am always skeptical of using different moisturizing products on luxe baby's hair, because her hair is so thick and needs mucho moisture.  Light weight products just don't cut it.  However, Renee, has been using the products and loves them.  So I will test them out on luxe baby's hair.  But I do love the shampoo.  It is super moisturizing and lathers with ease.  It leaves luxe baby's hair soft and manageable.  Plus it smells good.  It has a pleasant and soothing chamomile fragrance.  Most importantly, it does not burn her eyes.  I usually use Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Shampoo on luxe baby and if it gets in her eyes, it is just a disaster!

Cara B Naturally was founded by two sisters, Landra and Kristi.  They are the absolute sweetest women ever and they are very involved in all aspects of the company.  They were willing to answer very in depth questions about the products and their backgrounds.  Here is a pic of the founders and me in the middle wearing my Donna Rico Dress. Isn't the split neck divine?

I digress.  Kristi has an insane curl pattern and she told me she uses the hair mist on her hair to maintain the curl pattern and keep the frizzies away.  I love her hair!

Cara B Naturally products range in price from $10-$13 so it is very affordable compared to other natural hair care products.  You can purchase the products online here.  Also look for Cara B Naturally at your favorite drugstore or health food store very soon.  The sisters are working to bring the products to consumers locally.

Toodles!

Winner of Miss Jessie's Hair Care Giveaway!

Hello Divas!

The winner of the Miss Jessie's Giveaway is.....Sapphire! Sapphire you have 24 hours to contact me via email with your address or I will give the prize to the next runner up! Thank you thank you to everyone who entered. I wish I could give you all a prize! It is always hard to pick a winner. Thank you all for visiting the Miss Jessie's website and sharing Miss Jessie's facts and your own personal stories.

There will be more giveaways, so please keep coming back and thank you so much for reading my little blog!


XOXO!!!

Miss Jessie's Mega Giveaway!

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday started off right! It is so gorgeous in Atlanta. Sunny but breezy! Beautiful!

As you know, I had the opportunity to meet Titi and Miko, the owners of Miss Jessie's Hair Care products. Read my interview here. They are super sweet, beautiful, and so knowledgeable about the proper care of natural hair. Well Miss Jessie's has graciously partnered with Luxetips.com to do a giveaway! Whoohoo! The giveaway includes ALL of Miss Jessie's bestsellers. Check them out:

1. Value Pack.

This Value Pack includes a sampling of all of Miss Jessie's products:

2oz. Curly Pudding
2oz. Unscented Curly Pudding
2oz. Curly Meringue
2oz. Baby Buttercreme
2oz. Curly Buttercreme
2oz. Rapid Recovery
2oz. Stretch Silkening Creme

2. An 8 0z. bottle of Creme de la curl. This ultra conditioning shampoo is formulated for naturally curly or kinky hair and you can use it everyday! It will not dry out your hair.

3. An 8 oz. bottle of Creme de la creme. A daily conditioner applied right after using the Creme de la curl shampoo. It removes tangles and smooths out hair with ease.

4. An 8 oz. bottle of Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo. An ultra soft super detangling shampoo. This product effectively removes product build up while not stripping the hair.


The value of this giveaway is $91! To enter please visit the Miss Jessie's website and find some facts about the owners of Miss Jessie's. Leave a comment on this blog telling me what you discovered! Contest starts today and ends Sunday, May 3 at Midnight! Good luck!

Conversation with Titi and Miko: Owners of Miss Jessie's

Hello Divas!

I hope your day is fantabulous! This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet and briefly interview the owners of Miss Jessie's Hair Products. Titi, Miko, and their team were in Atlanta at Curltopia salon, to give FREE hair consultations and recommend products to their loyal fans! Although I had yet to try their products, I knew the Miss Jessie's story and was eager to meet this dynamic sister business team. Titi and Miko started the company in honor of their grandmother, Miss Jessie. Since the early 90s, both sisters have been specializing in caring for naturally curly, mixed texture, and kinky hair. Their natural hair care products have developed a cult following and are very effective in enhancing the curl in all hair textures. I ventured out to Curltopia with luxe baby to meet Titi and Miko in person. I heard the Baby Buttercream would be great for luxe baby's hair.

When I arrived at Curltopia, there was a line, but it was moving expeditiously. I introduced myself to a Curltopia staff person and was whisked in. When I entered the salon, I was very very impressed with the decor. It is very spacious, inviting, and beautifully decorated! There are ample hair stations and all the staff were personable and very courteous.

I spoke to Trish the salon manager and she made sure I got an opportunity to speak with Titi and Miko. I first met Titi. I asked her to assess luxe baby's hair and to please give me some styling suggestions. She said I should use the Baby Buttercream and do a simple coil out. This technique includes taking your index finger and rolling the hair until it coils. Titi actually coiled a section of luxe baby's hair! Thank goodness luxe baby did not show out! lol!

I then asked Titi what was her number one suggestion for healthy curly or kinky hair. She said to "make sure you get your hair trimmed twice a year and to keep the hair moisturized. She said naturally curly or kinky hair tends to dry out, so to avoid breakage, it must stay moisturized." I then asked Titi what was the one product she used most on her client's hair. She said "the Baby Buttercream. It is light and works with all hair textures!"

Titi graciously agreed to take a picture with me and luxe baby.

I then met Miko and was able to get a picture of the sisters together. They are just too beautiful and fabulous!

Miss Jessie's offer a range of hair care products for different hair textures and to achieve different curls or styles. Check out their list of products here. I did purchase the Baby Buttercream and so far so good! Even the hubby has commented on how cute luxe baby hair looks!

Divas if you live in the Atlanta area make sure you visit Curltopia. They specialize in all hair types. They service natural styles (2 strand twists, coils), blow outs, presses, and relaxers. They also provide hair cuts and coloring services. Visit their website here for more details!

Toodles!