HOW TO: Build a Hair Regimen

The first and most important step to building a structured hair regimen is knowing what your own hair needs and can tolerate. Everyone's hair is beautifully different! What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. Therefore it is important that you build your hair regimen around your hair needs and the time you have available to dedicate to your hair.

However, there are some BASICS that apply to ALL hair regimens, the difference is in the strength of the product and how much your own hair needs.

YOU WILL NEED:

1. A Moisturizing Shampoo

Usage: 1-2x Weekly

2. A Clarifying Shampoo

Usage: 1-2x Monthly

3. A Moisturizing Conditioner

Usage: 1-2x Weekly

4. A Moisturizing Deep Conditioner (Treatment)

Usage: After every wash, depending on what your hair needs.

5. A Protein Conditioner (Treatment)

Usage: After every wash, depending on what your hair needs.

6. A Leave-In Conditioner

Usage: After every wash, and/or daily for moisture.

7. Moisturizer(s): Moisturizing or Protein

Usage 1-2x Daily

8. Natural Oils

Usage: 1-2x Daily

9. A Wide Teeth Comb

10. Satin/Silk Scarf or Bonnet or Pillow Case

Based on the list below and the recommended usage, you can now form a schedule for your shampoo washes, co-washes, treatments,  and relaxes (if you have relaxed hair).

Always examine your hair after introducing it to products and methods. This way you know what is working and what is not (shedding, breakage, dryness). Remember, only through trial and error you'll know what REALLY works for your hair!

I hope this post was beneficial for you and made it easy for you to start your hair journey! 

If you have any questions please comment below!! #hhj! :)

SKIN is IN!

During the winter season the sexiest, most affordable trend that You can wear is your own healthy, moisturized skin!!

Even though here in the Bahamas, we're usually blessed with a hot, sunny climate, we have been experiencing some cooler nights and mornings recently. Hopefully this is an indication of the change in our weather... and finally we can have a cold winter.

However, winter weather can be a bit harsh on your skin. Cold air and gushes of wind can result in excessive dryness in your skin. So it is important to keep your skin moisturized!

Here are a few tips to beautiful, smooth, and moist skin:

1) Don't take hot showers or baths!! (I'm Guilty)
 Instead opt for a lukewarm shower. How water removes natural oils from your skin, causing dryness.

2) Avoid using soap which can leave the skin dry.
Instead opt for a moisture body wash, which contains up to 10 times more moisturizer than a soap.

3) After a bath or shower, gently pat your skin dry instead of rubbing.

4) Apply a moisturizer (or lotion) to your skin while it is still damp to lock in the water.

5) Drink at least 8 glasses of water to keep your skin and body hydrated throughout the day.

Add these helpful easy tips to your skin regimen today!!

So maybe you're not sure which moisturizer to use? Or maybe your summer lotion isn't keeping you as moist in the winter?

Well... here are 5 of the Top Best Moisturizers:


1.

Buy It to Try It!

Vaseline may have been a brand you overlooked, but now they have stepped their game up! 

Perks: Its lightweight, and doesn't make your skin feel heavy and greasy.

2.

My Personal Fave <3

Usually a prescribed lotion for eczema patients, Cetaphil really gives the skin a hydrating dose of moisture! 

Perks: A little goes a long way! You'll surely get your monies worth!

#Tip: Try the Facial Wash & Bar Soap!

3.

Old Folks Tale...

You've probably heard about Palmer's from your grand-mother or mother! Take their advice! Palmer's is an excellent moisture infused with Vitamin E which is filled with benefits for the skin!!

Perks: It smooths and tones bruises, dark spots and stretch marks on the skin.

4.

Ooo La La!

What more can I say?! Its Olay and it delivers on its promise of silky soft skin! You'll see and feel the moisture!

Perks: Its products are anti-aging to keep your skin looking youthful.

5.

The Secret.

Keri lotion has been overlooked! You may have not even heard of it. Well let me reveal this silent soother! With its thick rich combination of 5 moisturizers, this is one lotion you'll want to use daily for a deep penetration of moisture into your skin!

Perks: It'll last long for an all day feel of soft and smooth skin.

So there You have it! 5 tips and 5 recommended moisturizers to keep Your skin on trend for the winter!!

If you have any other suggestions or personal faves feel free to share! I want to hear from You!

This here... is about HAIR!

Hey Beautiful!

At the beginning of the year, I embarked on a hair journey and set my hair length goal to Waist Length!
I created a hair regimen based on what my hair NEEDED and time management. Time management?! Yes time management... based on the available space and time in my schedule to care for my hair.

So far I'm happy and proud of my results and wanted to bring you along on my journey and hopefully inspire You to start your own.

Check out what I've shared so far... and stay tune for my detailed Hair Regimen, products I use, and length checks!

VIDEO: Let's Talk Hair: Hair Blab... Brief intro to My Hair Journey.

VIDEO: Moisturize and Seal... What I Use and How I Do

PICS: Length Checks.... Fresh Perm and 1st Trim for 2012 

Current Length... Bra Strap Length (BSL)

Desired Length.... Waist Length (WL)
My Thumbs are the marker for where I want my hair to be.

BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: EVOO Natural Make-Up Remover

Hello Beautiful!

Welcome to a new feature I'm adding to my Facebook Page, YouTube, Channel, and BlogSpot!
The concept is using items, ingredients, and products found right at home in your Beauty, Skin and Hair Care Regimen!


Oooo this is going to be Fun and Exciting! Get ready for a lot of simple do-it-yourself and you'll be surprised the products and ingredients we're going to use for this and that!


So lets get started!!

BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Make-Up Remover

What You will Need:

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Your Choice! Just make sure it's Virgin Oil which isn't Processed!

2.  Cotton Ball or Cotton Rounds.

3. A Bowl or Container to pour the EVOO into.

Now that you have all the necessary items... watch my video below to see how I remove my make-up naturally, without having to buy any expensive chemical products!

***Fact***

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is filled with nutrition and antioxidants namely Vitamins A and E, which are excellent for the body internally but are equally as beneficial externally for Skin and Hair!


For more info on the benefits of EVOO on the Skin, check out these links:

Benefits of Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Skin

Beauty and Olive Oil

What's on My Nails?!

Hi Beautiful!

This year I've really been changing up my Beauty(Skin, Hair and Nails) routines, habits and regimens!


I've been trying new methods that promise more benefits to my Hair and Nails especially, and I just had to share this newly popular, quick and easy manicure that retains length and strength of the nails, whiles looking lastingly beautiful for up to 2-3 weeks!


I was elated to find a Nail Technician in my hometown Nassau, Bahamas that specializes in this particular manicure! After my first visit, her professionalism, enthusiasm for the manicure system, and friendly customer service lead back again! Now I want to tell everyone "what's on my nails" and who did them!!

Check Out My Latest Video.... Rate, Comment and Subscribe on YouTube!!

Remember! I want to hear from You, so leave You're comments, questions and suggestions below.