Night On The Town

The Hubby and I met another couple last night for drinks...Just thought I would share my look ..

Fun Flirty..Blue & Pink Eye

Very Simple Green Eye

Simple High Pony Tail

Name Your 4

Today was one of those days...It was just a good day...Valentines is around the corner and romance is in the air already...

Since I'm in a fun mood...I thought we'd play a game..

What are the 4 beauty related products that you carry in your purse @ all times ???? I know this is hard but you can only pick 4 must haves....

I will go first...

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45 ( Must have )
Tinted Lip Balm ( any kind hahaha)
Water Proof Mascara
Small bottle of body splash fragrance

PJism Recovery Update

Things have been good...I have to admit ...With each and every product review I read I get the urge to shop...But I haven't given in ..I'm sticking to products that already work for my hair and staying with it..Also when I do treat myself ..I will only go by this rule...Use one buy one...

I'm saving so much money its crazy....Now if I could get my shopping for High Heels and Make up under control...I'd be straight...Hahahaha

Stretching Your Relaxer

And The Stretch Continues

Tomorrow is supposed to be relaxer day...I will tell you now its not going to happen..I just don't feel like fighting with this stuff..Plus I thought I had a wedding to go to and just realized its not this weekend but the next...Which works for me because I really don't feel like doing my hair..

So the stretch continues..Hahahaha..I will just wash and deep condition tomorrow ...

Baggy Method

I have been experimenting with the baggy method...In the past it always went seriously wrong....I used to try to baggy my hair at night and the next morning my hair would be a soggy mess...

I have been experimenting with this method lately and I finally got the method to work for me...

Here are the things I've learned..

• Creamier products work better for me when I baggy
• Products that contain glycerin is a no no when I baggy ( Too much moisture)
• Baggying my whole head = Soggy Hair
• Baggying just my ponytail is perfect
• To Use only a small amount of product and oil

Here is what I have been doing...I simply spritzed my hair lightly with Rose Water...
Then lightly apply Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave In to my hair as a moisturizer..
Then lightly applied Macadamia Oil to seal...
Pulled my hair back into a ponytail..
Then twisted my pony into a bun...
Next I put a plastic cap just around the bun
Covered the rest of my hair with a satin scarf for bed

The next morning when I release my bun my hair is only slightly damp and is so so soft...I release my bun and wear a low ponytail during the day...My hair stays soft and moisturized all day..

What is the Baggy Method ??

The baggy method is when you moisturize your hair and apply oil and cover hair with a plastic cap..This locks moisture into the hair by using your body heat..Just like when you deep condition with a plastic cap..

Some people baggy the whole head at night ..Some only the ponytail..Others baggy under a wig or fake pony tail daily..

My Tips

• Hair should never be soaking wet while bagging..Over moisturized hair will lead to breakage
• Give your hair a break..Don't baggy around the clock..You should let your scalp and hair breathe at some point daily
• Clarify often to remove product build up

Depot Your MAC Shadows

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Whew 14 weeks post !!!!

After Pre Poing with my Castor Oil/Almond Oil all night my hair felt amazing....I woke up this morning feeling under the weather..So after I came home from dropping off the boys I wasn't up to doing my hair..I didn't wash my hair until 5 30 this evening...One thing about the oils is the longer you can leave it in your hair the better..

Using the turban over my plastic cap really helped last night...I didn't get oil everywhere..

When I rinsed my hair clean..My hair was so so soft...I think I could have done anything to my hair at this point and I would have had amazing results..Don't sleep on your oils..

After rinsing ...I cleaned my hair and scalp then did a ACV rinse..After pouring the Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water through out my roots and hair ..I rinsed clean..My hair felt so amazing..

I applied my deep conditioner (making sure I got my new growth)  covered with a plastic cap and deep conditioned with my heating cap for 25 mins..Rinsed ...Applied my leave in's and serum ..Airdried for 1hr or so ..Then pulled my damp hair into a bun and covered with a Satin Scarf..

I plan on giving my hair a much need break this week...I will probably damp bun this whole week..Its supposed to rain tomorrow so its no better time to bun..

***Products I use in my regimen is listed on my KISS Profile***

Pre pooing With Oils

To say I'm tired is a understatement..Honestly I think my Husband and I are coming down with something..

I flat ironed my hair last Monday night...I wore it straight 1 day and I put it into four Bantu knots and rocked the body waves...I just don't like the straight look on me anymore...I love showing the length but I love having some curls , waves or texture more...
The Bantu knots on the flat ironed hair was really pretty..You can check it out in my last video..

This week makes 14 weeks since my last relaxer...Flat ironing my new growth made me feel like I could stretch forever..Just completely hassle free...

Tonight I saturated my scalp and hair with Castor Oil/Sweet Almond Oil mix ...Pulled my hair up with a clip...Put a plastic cap on ...

Anyone that has used the oil over night as a prepoo will tell you it can get messy...

I changed my pillow case, and I covered the plastic cap with my cotton turban to absorb any oil that might run out of the plastic cap...

Tomorrow morning I will rinse , clean and deep condition my hair...After using heat I always give my hair some tender loving care ...

This stretch is pretty much over...After tomorrow I plan on bunning for a week..Then do a protein treatment in preparation for my relaxer ..After I do my protein treatment I usually wait 1 week for my relaxer..If I stick to this plan I will be relaxing at 16 weeks..That's good enough for me !!!

More Questions Answered

My Jewelry , Make up , Products Storage

Secret To Retaining Length

• Deep Conditioning 1x a week
• Moisturizing Hair Nightly
• Covering Hair With Satin or Silk Scarfs Nightly
• Use Satin or Silk Pillow Cases
• Using less heat
• Low manlipulation styles
• Give your hair a break ....Protective style when possible
• Detangling with a detangler or conditioner starting from the ends up working your way to the roots
• Detangling with a wide tooth comb
• Treating hair like silk ...Always handle gently
• Make sure when you apply conditioners and moisturizers that you apply to ends...They need it the most
• Use less chemicals
• Dust and trim ends when needed
• Remember hair is most fragile when wet !!!
• Pay attention to hair and how it responds to different products...Journaling helps keep track of this

Small simple changes ...Make a big difference

Things That Annoyed Me In 2009

I thought this would be fun..Not attended intended to hurt anyone..Just all in fun...PLEASE JOIN IN AND ADD YOURS IN THE COMMENT SECTION

1. Not showing your face on the internet..But posting your kids face everywhere ( I guess thats safer) hahahaha

2. Showing pics or doing a video to show off your hair...But not giving tips on how to create the hair style or giving helpful tips to ladies that would like to know how you obtained the length ( No one likes a show off)

3. When someone post a blog or thread in a forum and say things like " I cut my hair " ..Then post no Pics and say I will be back later to post pics..hahahaha  ( No one likes a tease)

4. When someone post pics or a video..And it looks like a hurricane just went through their home..CLEAN UP before you invite people into your home !!!! (Yes people notice)

5. When the owner of your favorite blog takes forever to post ( I know I'm guilty of this one) Sorry

6. When people post blogs or threads in ebonics..I don't speak street or ebonics so it takes me FOREVER to try and figure out what they are saying...I usually just lose interest..Proper english please

7.  Posting amazing progress pics and no regimen...Please share

8. Leaving rude comments to people..I guess some of us is just that unhappy...hahahaha

9. Last but not least....The word is regimen not regiment..hahaha

Ok I'm done...Your turn

Direction In 2010...Pics

I have still been trying to get organized....I finished my personal area...THANK GOD FOR YOU TUBE !!!
I found so many videos on make up storage and jewelery storage...DIY self videos ..Everything...I truly thank the ladies who invited the world into their personal space..Because it really helped me get organized..I'm thinking about showing my space on video..Its just seems personal..Plus its not about bragging...But showing your storage space helps others build theirs..I know it helped me...So I don't know yet..

I re organized my Husband and I walk in Closet..Laundry area, Linen Closet, Hallway Closet..The youner kids room...I still need to do the older boys room , kitchen, and the garage...

That is my biggest task for 2010...GET ORGANIZED !!!!...

I haven't really thought about hair goals...Right now ..These are my personal goals
Happy New Year !!!

• Growing closer to God..
• Paying off debt...
• Growing our savings account 
• Focus on making our house a better home( organized)....
• Focusing more on the Husband and Kids..Find new activities and family time functions
• Renewing my Cosemetology License