Shea Moisture Product Review
As all women do (or at least most), I have desired to have hair soft to the touch with a healthy shine. Thus began my product junkie addiction. I don't think I am that bad in that category though. I try different products as oppose to many. And in my quest, I stumbled upon Shea Moisture, by accident to be truthful. While shopping for baby bath items at Target, I picked up Shea Moisture's Baby Head-to-Toe Ointment just to try out. Thinking about the first time I opened the tube, I was pleasantly surprised. The aroma was intoxicating. I quickly went online and found the company website and placed an order for their soaps and a scrub. After using the scrub, I hauled my behind over to Walgreens and took advantage of the BOGO Free sale they were having to introduce Shea Moisture at the store. Have been in love ever since.
Curl Enhancing Smoothie
The curl enhancing smoothie I believe is their most popular product and it was the first product I used. Not on myself though, but on my daughter. She has thick but fine hair that is naturally curly, so I wanted something that was suitable for her [bi-racial] hair. This product provides high moisture and sheen without the greasy feel or look. Even though it has a thick consistency the product is light on the hair and does not weigh down heavily. The scent is a fragrant coconut sweetness. Love this product.
Curl and Shine Shampoo
The shampoo is great to work hand-in-hand with the smoothie. The Shea Moisture shampoo has the hair feeling clean, with a fresh coconut scent. It works great on my daughter's hair, leaving a nice curl once rinsed thoroughly. This product does lather, so if that is an issue for users, either using a small amount or none is best.
Deep Treatment Masque
This item I absolutely rave about. My sister, my cousin, friends all have been MADE to purchase this product and with no regret [let me tell you]. It can be used as a deep treatment that is rinsed out or left in the hair to condition and moisturize. I choose to wash or co-wash and then apply this quite generously to my wet hair and leave it in. The way my hair feels the next day is unbelievable. Amazingly soft and it actually feels hydrated. There is no greasy residue and my natural curl is soft and beautiful. I absolutely love how soft this make my hair, and for a girl with course, natural kinky curls, that's a feat. 
The Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner is a lighter, less thick product. I put this in my hair dry in the mornings for daily moisturizer and am quite satisfied with this as well. Most of the time it is applied while my hair is braided or twisted. Still it is a great addition to my Shea Moisture product collection.
To end this review I want to elaborate on the Baby Head-to_Toe Ointment. This product contains frankincense and myrrh. This is probably what makes it smell SO great. I have eczema which is basically very dry skin, so this ointment is really awesome for winter. During the summer, it might be a bit much with the heat but I found myself using it as of late. I apply it right out of the shower on top of a cream moisturizer. A wonderful product for very dry skin and no need to wear perfume or spritz. It's a wonderful earthy scent no musk needed. I hope this review helped. Make it a great day.
Labels: shea moisture biracial hair mixed hair natural products
Hair Aspirations
At the moment this length and volume is but a dream, but it is a tangible one. How I achieved this look? I simply untwisted the kinky twists I had braided in my hair.
Labels: natural hair
How you like me now?!
This low boy (twa) has me at a loss for hairstyles. Actually no real hairstyle is achievable. Don't get me wrong, I love it but I also like versatility. This is where wigs would come in handy but at the moment I have only one that I actually like and it was a quickweave turned wig [by me]. I guess the best thing I can do for this short hair is to learn how to accessorize and trust I am getting there :D
Headband
Headband
Headband
...And...
LOL
Labels: natural hair headbands
1st Day of School
School started Monday morning in my district and taking my 5 year old to Kindergarten was an almost surreal experience. It's been a while since I've been in and around the bustle of an elementary school; so entering the school's busy walkway on Monday was like a trip back in time. I suddenly recalled many of my elementary days. The smell of crayons and a hint of something sweet filled the classroom. But this did not mask the sense of nervousness and fear felt by both parent(s) and child(ren). It was really heartwarming and I was glad to be able to share that experience with my child. It obviously left an impression, since I am writing about it. I just felt like it was something to share. Labels: first day of school kindergarten
Dirty Soap
I have a confession to make. I am a reality show junkie. I watch Keeping up With the Kardashians, Real World/Road Rules Challenges, Real Housewives and yes even Jersey Shore. And it is not a guilty pleasure! They entertain me and I actually like some of the people on the shows (even though I don't know them...); so I was absolutely psyched to find out that E! was presenting a new reality series titles Dirty Soap following some daytime soap stars. To top it off, two of the stars are my favorite actors from General Hospital, the soap that I watched the longest, Kelly Monaco and Kirsten Storm. Now the fact that these are soap opera actors and in lieu of shows like The Hills and The City, I am fairly certain that this is in actuality a docu-drama. But I am alright with that, because I will still be able to see my two fave daytime actors outside of Port Charles! I am excited. So for all of you daytime soap junkies, tune in to E! this September for some reality action "soaps" style! The show is being produced by former soaps stars Kelly Ripa and hubby Mark Consuelo. If you are a soaps fan it is not news to you that they have become a dying breed. CBS has all but one soap left (I believe) as does NBC. ABC will be ending All My Children and I'm not sure how long General Hospital has left on air. So I guess the couple decided to follow the lives of the hottest actors from these vanishing soaps and give us some more drama unscripted (well not much anyway).
Labels: soap opera reality tv kelly monaco kirsten storm
Put it to good use -- Revisiting Old Items
So I decided to crack open my Coastal Scents shadow/blush palette. Those full pans haven't seen the light of day in quite some time. I don't know if it's time or experience or what [for that matter] but I really am liking the palette now. When I first got it a few years ago, I wasn't exactly over the moon about the product. But now, somehow I appreciate it more and am glad that I still have it in my collection.
In actuality my cousin's upcoming nuptials prompted me to look at the forlorn palette. I wanted to play around with some neutrals and see what I can work with for the wedding. This is one of the first of a few looks that I have done and plan to do in the future. Although I think that I will use the shadow/blush palette along with my 120 palette on wedding day.
Labels: coastal scents shadow blush palette
What a hiatus!
It has been such a long time. I literally disappeared and was not to be found. Shortly after starting this blog, I relocated back to Florida. I enrolled full-time into the nearest school and to be quite honest, I played as hard as I studied. But I've returned and boy do I have a lot to write. I also have a new Youtube channel and a new baby. So, with that being said, I look forward to blogging again and you make it a great day.
Name: Emmy Vargas
This blog is as it is titled. A lifestyle page with all encompassing facets of myself.