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The CN ladies pulled me in again. They posted about a Riteaid sale, so I had to go check it out.Giovanni products: Buy One, Get One Free (ends Jan. 2nd)Herbal Essence products: $2.99and in case you're curious, the micro fiber turban was $10.I bought Giovanni Smooth As Silk shampoo & conditioner(2), Giovanni 50:50 shampoo & conditioner(2), Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship conditioner, Hydralicious, Totally Twisted, and None of Your Frizzness.
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10:14 AM
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If you would have told me 1 year ago that I would be able to complete all of the above styles (and then some) and actually have a blog about my daughters hair, I would have thought you were nuts! Yet here I am, most days I still can't believe it. I remember calling my sister last year, so upset that I couldn't cornrow. I remember telling her I give up, and A would be rockin' a ponytail for the rest of her life. Obviously that is not the case. :)Beads, Braids, & Beyond has been up for just over two months and we already have 280 followers. We have had 10 diva's participate in Diva Spotlight and 4 little handsome men participate in Littleman's Lounge. We have 172 fabulous friends on Facebook, 26 followers on Twitter, and 77 subscribers on Youtube. Needless to say, you are all amazing! I have received so much positive feedback through emails, comments, and forums and I am truly grateful. Mixed Chicks added B,B,B to their Friends & Links section.One of my favorite websites, http://cornrows.co.uk, the website that finally taught me how to cornrow added B,B,B to their Links section.B,B,B submits weekly articles over at Curly Nikki now. Her website helped me tremendously when I first started learning about natural hair care. I can't close 2009 out without giving a shout out to my BBC mama's who gave me the push to create the blog. I A special shout out to: -Drea, who was our first follower (I was really excited, she can vouch for that)-Lee, who has helped me so much!-Diana, you are sooo helpful!-Tasha, for coming up with the blog name!-Coll, always giving me an extra push when needed.And of course, I have to thank everyone who has helped me in various forums along the way. All of the women I have come in contact with in the natural hair community are so helpful.A loves seeing all of the women and children with hair similar to hers, and I am so happy and thankful for that.I look forward to 2010. More Diva Spotlight, Littleman's Lounge, and Hair Share. Here's to growing the natural hair "family" for the little one's! I'm anxious to meet new people, and learn new things.I hope you all have a happy and blessed new year!
4:50 PM
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Hey ladies!I wanted to share my new years hair resolution with you all. I previously shared these pictures and exciting news with my BBC mamas, then shared them over on NC in the 2 section.Both pictures I washed my hair and let it air dry with no product in. The first was taken July 18th, the second was taken December 28th.My hair is naturally curly but I have been flat ironing my hair since I was about 13 years old. I'm talking every day, 2-3 times per day. Well, I completely flat ironed my curls out. I had 8 inches cut off a few months after having my son. (he was born in April) I have *rarely* been using heat on my hair and it seems like it is trying to come back to life. I know I still need a major cut to get rid of all of the damage. Looking at the after picture, my hair is just wavy, but when I look at older pictures (specifically when I was 9-13) my hair was curly. I'm definitely excited for my natural hair to be back. So my new years hair resolution is to put very minimal (if any) heat on my hair, and if I do happen to flat iron my hair, use a heat protectant. I look forward to learning more about my hair, and what products my hair likes. In the mean time, I will be checking out The Wavy Tales. She has a lot of great reviews and is definitely a certified product junkie. lol :) I also plan on learning more about the Curly Girl Method for my hair. Stay tuned!By the way, don't mind the sunglasses picture, that was the only one I could find where my hair wasn't flat ironed.Do you have a hair resolution for yourself or your little one?
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7:51 PM
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So I go to the Beauty Supply Store today to pick up some ORS Lock & Twist gel, I'm in there minding my business when next thing you know I am in the accessory department. Now how did that happen? I don't need any more accessories. It's like an amazing force takes over and you have absoloutely no control over the situation. Here you are in a daze looking at products and reading ingredients while your significant other is calling your name. You can be in Walmart picking up some cleaning supplies but somehow you always end up in the product/accessory department buying up things you know you don't need. Oh, is that what you call a product junkie? Now you KNOW you're a product junkie if that happens! Better yet, how about you're in a store and you get mad because they don't sell hair products OR accessories. Over there muggin' the clerk like they did something wrong. (is that just me?) I mean, not even accessories though? C'mon! :) haha I'm being silly. Let me stop.So I bought the ORS Lock & Twist Gel alright. I also bought some more beads (regular and stars) and some heart hair snaps. Now supposedly, you can snap those little bad boys at the end of a braid/twist to hold the beads. An option if you're not into rubberbands. Hmmm, will it work or will beads be lost? We shall see!
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Next, we have a storage bin I had laying around the house. I finally put it to good use. You should be able to find one of these at Walmart, Target, etc for around $10-$15.I have beads in ziplock baggies, headbands in a bag that came with one of A's princess sets, ponytail holders in ziplock baggies, barrettes/ballies in onesie packs. (thanks to her baby brother!) I also have the spray bottle hanging on the side, and combs and other various things on the bottom.
I hung up a long ribbon on the side of the storage bin and added all of A's bows.
On the other side of the bin I have curlers. The flexi-rods and rollers are in bags that came with her princess sets.
I took these pictures so you can get a better look at everything.Ponytail holders, headbands, rubberbands, and other unopened accessories.
Barrettes/ballies in onesie packs. :)
Beads in ziplock baggies.
Hair tools.
Hair curlers.
I try to keep everything color coordinated. It is very helpful. Especially when you're dealing with beads. At one point I had all of the beads in a jar together and I struggled finding the right colors to put on the beader.So there you have it! Our little set up. I hope it has given you some ideas. I know we will have to upgrade to something bigger soon but for now this is what works for us.How do you keep your hair accessories organized?
10:07 PM
Amanah
Ummm, yeah. We didn't need any of the above products. I blame BBC & CN ladies for this. They posted about the Organix sale, so I had to check it out. Of course you know once you go into a store, you leave with what you were looking for and then some. $25 for everything posted in the picture above. Not bad, Walgreens.I guess I'll tell you about the sales now. :)Organix Shampoo & Conditioner: Buy one get one free. So, 2/$6.99Samy's Curl Defining Creme: Buy one get one free. So, 2/$6.4927.3oz Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner: $5.99
3:17 PM
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Didn't win? Head over to Denman to get one of these amazing brushes! These brushes are also available in UKthrough Boots nationwide.Everyone subscribe to Beads, Braids, & Beyond on youtube HERE! I plan on trying to do some tutorials so please request away by leaving a comment! Do you want to learn how to cornrow? Sister twists? Detangling? etc.Thanks everyone!
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9:26 PM
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I think it's apparent that I am not good at designing things, lol. Once again, boredom got the best of me so I played around with Paint. A helped me every step of the way, so it makes it kind of special. She kept telling me to make the puffs bigger (that's my girl!), she told me what color dresses and shoes she wanted, and so on. I decided to make it a button too, so feel free to add it to your website. Hope you all like it! :)
2:32 PM
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I am so tired of seeing misleading information about the Just For Me Texture Softener, that I decided to make a post about it. I do not wish to offend anyone.Edit: A post on a forum inspired me to make this. Someone posted a lot of misleading information. She deleted the thread after I gave her this link though.To sum it up, if you or your child has used the Just For Me "Texture Softener", then you have a relaxer. A no-lye relaxer, but a relaxer nonetheless.After looking at Just For Me Texture Softener's website, I think it is safe to say this product is marketed towards African American/Biracial children. Specifically Biracial children if you read their Advice for Moms section.First we will talk about ingredients, which I could not find on their website. Surprise, surprise. I googled "Just For Me Texture Softener ingredients" and Walgreens was the first to pop up.Ingredients: Water- Aqua, , Petrolatum, , Cetearyl Alcohol, , Mineral Oil- Paraffinum Liquidum, , Polysorbate 60, , Calcium Hydroxide, , Propylene Glycol, , PEG-75 Lanolin, , Sodium Stearoamphoacetate, , Aloe Barbadensis, , Oleth-3 Phosphate, , Linalool, , Fragrance- Parfum, , Water- Aqua, , Guanidine Carbonate, , Xanthan Gum, , Denatonium Benzoate, , Green 5- CI 61570, , Green 8- CI 59040, , Water- Aqua, , Sodium Laureth Sulfate, , Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, , Citric Acid, , Polyquaternium-7, , PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, , Polysorbate 20, , Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, , Algae Extract, , Aloe Barbadensis, , PEG-150 Distearate, , Tetrasodium EDTA, , Phenolsulfonphthalein, , Diazolidinyl Urea, , DMDM Hydantoin, , Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, , Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, , Benzyl Salicylate, , Butyl Phenyl Methyl Propional, , Citronellol, , Coumarin, , Linalool, , Fragrance- Parfum, , Carthamus Tinctorius, , Helianthus Annuus, , Glycine Soja, , Mineral Oil- Paraffinum Liquidum, , Zea Mays, , Limnanthes Alba, , Lanolin Oil, , Tocopheryl Acetate, , Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, , Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, , BHT, , Amyl Cinnamal, , Citral, , Limonene, , Linalool, , Fragrance- Parfum, , Water- Aqua, , Mineral Oil- Paraffinum Liquidum, , Polyquaternium-22, , Hydroxyethylcellulose, , Acetamide MEA, , Panthenol, , Hydrolyzed Keratin, , Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, , Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, , Algae Extract, , Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, , Simmondsia Chinensis, , Tocopheryl Acetate, , Aloe Barbadensis, , Oleth-3 Phosphate, , Sorbitan Stearate, , Linoleic Acid, , Linolenic Acid, , Triticum Vulgare, , Wheat Germ Acid, , Propylene Glycol, , Sorbitol, , Cocoyl Sarcosine, , Methylisothiazolinone, , Methylchloroisothiazolinone, , Fragrance- Parfum, , Water- Aqua, , Mineral Oil- Paraffinum Liquidum, , Lanolin, , Lanolin Wax, , Petrolatum, , Lanolin Oil, , C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, , Hydroxylated Lanolin, , Panthenol, , Sorbitan Oleate, , Sodium Borate, , Methylparaben, , Diazolidinyl Urea, , Limonene, , Fragrance- Parfum, , Red 33- CI 17200, So I took a trip over to Teri's ingredients dictionary.Calcium hydroxide AvoidOften found in “no-lye” relaxers and texturizers.It is still as harshly alkaline as lye. Highly caustic. Denatures hair and can dissolve it. Can cause severe burns on skin. Of the same pH found in oven cleaners, drain cleaners and hair removers. Pg 155. Read more about calcium hydroxide here.Guanidine carbonate Avoid This is mixed with calcium hydroxide to form guanidine hydroxide, a common ingredient in relaxers. Pg 155 This is also listed on the Walgreens website under WARNINGS, which I assume is also listed on the box.Warnings:-This product contains calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate - toxic.- Keep out of reach of children.- Keep this product and all others away from eyes and mouth.-Product may be harmful if it accidentally gets into eyes or mouth.-Contains alkali agent.-Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. -Can cause hair breakage and/or loss.-If product gets into eyes, wash eyes thoroughly with water. -If product is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.-Follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury.-Do not use on bleached or permanently colored hair which is breaking, splitting or otherwise damaged.-If hair has been previously treated with Texture Softener or relaxed, apply only to new growth as described in the instructions.-If product causes skin or scalp irritations, rinse out immediately and wash with the shampoo included in the kit.-If irritation persists or if hair loss occurs, consult a physician immediately.-Please wear suitable gloves. -Misuse of this product can cause hair damage.Here is what I find very interesting when I go under the Advice for Moms section:"Building Your Daughter's Self Esteem Starts EarlyEthnic and multi-ethnic children, especially little girls, realize the values that society places on outer appearances, especially what may make them different, much sooner than you might think. Little girls form their self-image early and are impacted by messages and other influences in their environment. By the time your daughter begins to interact socially with friends or family members or take in the many messages in the media, she will have some idea about her image and how others may view her. In order to ensure your daughter has a healthy self-concept, it is important to begin talking to her about her identity as soon as possible so that you can instill in her a strong self-esteem and a healthy self-image. It is just as important to de-emphasize the importance of outer beauty and communicate to her that her beauty begins on the inside. Because we believe this is crucial for little girls, Just for Me™ Texture Softener™ tapped nationally renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere to offer ways to start the dialogue with your child. "Building your daughter's self esteem DOES start early but putting chemicals in your daughter's hair most certainly will not "build" her self esteem. They might be lead to believe that their natural hair is not good enough, or pretty enough.That's why we as parents need to tell our children every day that they are beautiful, that their hair is beautiful, and it is not some difficult task to take care of.Do not talk negative about your childs hair infront of them. Kids pick up on things very easily, I think we should all know that.Now, lets move on to Just For Me Texture Softener's F.A.Q's section:My daughter's curly/kinky hair is difficult to manage. Why should I use Just For Me! Texture Softener? Tightly curled hair tangles causing breakage when combed. Just For Me™ Texture Softener™ softens the natural hair texture to prevent breakage caused by combing and styling.*First of all, ALL hair can break if it is not detangled properly. Kinky curly hair may take a little more time but the Just For Me Texture Softner is NOT the solution! You need to learn how to properly detangle the hair. Simple as that. Work on wet hair, in sections, comb through with a wide tooth comb starting from the ends and working your way up. Try finger combing first for an easier detangling session.Also, I want to be CLEAR that on the Just For Me Texture Softener's website, they state "Texture Softener™ is so gentle it can be used on girls as young as five years old.", FIVE years old. So yes, to those of you who have said it can be used on children of all ages (in forums) you are wrong. They surprisngly have an age limit.I am not making this post to put anyone down. I know people make mistakes. I know once upon a time there was not a whole lot of natural children's hair care information out there. I wanted to make this post for anyone considering the Just For Me Texture Softener. I hope that by seeing the harsh chemicals they use and reading the warnings you will change your mind.Curly hair is not hard to manage, you just need to learn how to properly care for it. Of course, if you have the means (internet access) to do research, then PLEASE, do your research mama's!! Please feel free to email me any specific questions at beadsbraidsbeyond@yahoo.com or you can ask me over at Curly Nikki in the Curl Friends section of her forum.I also would like to add, I read on a forum that the Just For Me Texture Softener does not straighten the hair, that is untrue. After viewing many before and after's most of the time the hair was almost straight, or just wavy, not even curly anymore. I know this is not the case for all, but that is what I have seen.From here, it is up to you to decide what you want to do with your child's hair. I am not your mom, I am not your child's mom, but I did want to give you some facts. I am hoping you...Just say HELL NO!!! :)And learn to embrace your child's beautiful hair.Please feel free to discuss.
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Jessica Alba Hairstyles - : MyFashionista. Red Carpet Trends ,Fashion and Style,Glamour,Hollywood fashions,Latest trends,Models,Women Hairstyle,Wedding or Bridal Gowns and Makeup,Celebrity Fashion clothings and dresses. Jessica Alba PicturesMyFashionista: Katrina Halili Vs. Jennylyn Mercado: I really like Jessica Alba's hair. 216amyc Says: July 21st, 2009 at 3:23 pm. I really like Portia Di Rossi's hair. Except for me, I would stick with being a brunette. Beth Says: July 21st, 2009 at 3:28 pm. I really like Kim Kardashian's hair, .My favorite celeb. hairstyle would have to be Meryl streep, she always looks stylish! Dana Says: July 21st, 2009 at 11:38 pm. Meg Ryan, I have always loved her hair, both long and short. Jayne Says: July 21st, 2009 at 11:50 pmFound Not Lost Blog Archive PANTENE FULL AND THICK REVIEW AND: Megan Fox is a young actress that was recently voted as the Sexiest women in the world in an annual poll done by FHM magazine, beating last year's winner Jessica Alba. With Irish, French native American ancestry, she has unconventional looks that She likes to have a clean hairstyle and is often seen sporting hair that has been pulled back into a ponytail. When she is between shoots or on casual castings, she likes to dress in jeans and T-shirts and one more thingMegan Fox Fashion Style - Celebrity Styles: I like that she looks different from all the other actresses I just don't like this hairstyle in particular. And I don't like the outfit, it's neither here nor there somehow. happygolucky 30/09/09. Creepy Doll mdash an androgynous gnome I Even though I think i.e Jessica Alba is very pretty, I find Christina Ricci much prettier and over all interesting. And yes, she overcame an ED, good for her, she's been looking really healthy the past few years. Cossey 1/10/09New Christina Ricci Candids - The Skinny Website:: Gossiping About: How did Jessica Alba manage to look homely in the RM by Roland Mouret black cocktail dress? I think she's lost her spark! Rosario Dawson wore a satin white Dolce 38 Gabbana gown , that had a black embellished belt that tied at the waist. I LOVED her hairstyle and makeup . . . but, I'm still deciding if I liked the dress. In keeping with the white theme, Penelope Cruz wore a one shoulder white Atelier Versace gown, that had a slit. Rashida Jones wore a 3.1 Philip LimRed Carpet Colors: 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon: Jessica Alba attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Roland Mouret Resort 2009. Loathe as we are to admit it, she looks pretty fabulous. Madonna attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Christian Dior Spring 2009 .The dress, the simple hairstyle all perfect. Based on her dress for the ceremony and the one shown here, I'd say Marisa Tomei's got her mojo back, hooray! Sewing Siren 183 2/25/09 10:14 AM. 1. Jessica B. - This dress has the same degree of formality and aOscars 2009 Parties Tom And Lorenzo/Project Rungay - The 1: 2-http://jessica-albanude.blogspot.com. Jessica Alba, Jessica Alba Nude, Jessica Alba Naked, Jessica Alba Fakes, Jessica Alba Gallery, Jessica Alba Wallpaper,Jessica Alba Revealing,Jessica Alba Breast, Jessica Alba Maxim. 3-http://jessica- bielnude.blogspot.com .jessica simpson nude pics,jessica simpson wardrobe malfunction,jessica simpson hairstyles,nude jessica simpson,nude jessica simpson,jessica simpson naked,jessica simpson pics,jessica simpson sexWE CARRY ALL LOUIS VUITTON LIMITED EDITION BAGS DONT MISS: IMHO he's the male version of a Halle Berry or Jessica Alba, meaning rational arguments (like bad acting or fashion faux paus) are a lot easier for me to ignore than his hotness. Besides, who am I to hate just because his hairstyle is a
9:51 AM
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It is time for the Giveaway! This is Beads, Braids, & Beyond's first Giveaway so this is very exciting. There will be more to come!First, I would like to say thank you to everyone for following the blog, supporting the blog, and spreading the word about the blog. I think it is amazing how quickly the natural hair community comes together and supports one another.Next, I have to say thank you to Denman!These wonderful brushes are available in UKthrough Boots nationwide and also on their website www.denmanbrush.comThey also sell a more stylish Denman, along with some cute fragranced Tutti Frutti Denmans! So check out their website.As you can see, the Giveaway includes the Denman D3 Brush (love it!!!) a pack of (at least) 1000 pink beads, and two packs of barrettes!The Giveaway is currently only available to those of you in the US/Canda.In order to enter the Giveaway you MUST be a follower of this blog! That is the only requirement.One entry: Simply leave a comment saying "I follow your blog" along with your first name. If you happen to notice someone else has the same name, leave a nickname or add an initial to the end of your name.One entry: Become a Facebook friend/fan! (Look at the end of the right side column for the link) Make sure you let me know if you are a friend/fan!One entry: Spread the word about the blog. Twitter it, Myspace it, Facebook it, post it on your blog, post it in a forum, You get the idea! Leave a comment saying you have done so and on what website.Two entries: Add one of our buttons (to the right) to your facebook, myspace, blog, whatever! Leave a comment saying you have added the button and to what website.One entry: If your child has ALREADY participated on Beads, Braids, & Beyond blog leave a comment telling me where they participated (ex. Diva Spotlight/Hair Share) along with their name. If your child has participated more than once (ex. Diva Spotlight AND Hair Share) make sure you let me know. Two entries: If your child participated in the Style Challenge let me know! Make sure you tell me their name.I will leave this open for a week or so. I plan on writing all of the names down, putting them in a hat/bowl and letting A draw the name out on camera.Good luck everyone!
