*****Bon Bon Vie Brown Skin Lady Tee Giveaway*****

Hey Kurlfriends,

Let me start by saying I am so thankful that Shari over at Bon Bon Vie was gracious enough to sponsor this giveaway for my readers. Last year I saw a picture of a kurlfriend in this tee and immediately knew I had to have it. I purchased it within five minutes of seeing it. I can't tell you how many compliments I receive when I wear it. I thought it would be a PERFECT tee for one lucky brown skin lady to win!! The giveaway will run from January 21st until January 27th. The winner will be announced on January 28th. Follow the instructions below and enter for your chance to win.

Good Luck!!!

Enter to win:

• 1 Bon Bon Vie Brown Skin Lady Tee

Giveaway Rules:

• Like The Kinky Khronicles fan page @ www.facebook.com/TheKinkyKhronicles
• Like the Bon Bon Vie fan page @ www.facebook.com/bonbonvie
• Comment on the Kinky Khronicles' note "enter me to win"

Additional info:

• The winner will be selected using www.randomizer.org
• You must complete all 3 task to be eligible to win

Got Moisture?

 

One of the first things you are taught as a natural is the importance of keeping your hair moisturized. With kinky hair this can a bit tricky as our hair cuticles don't lay flat and that basically provides an open door for moisture to escape. We are constantly told to MOISTURIZE and SEAL our hair! Once you have the stand moisturized it's important to trap the moisture in by using an oil or butter.

So you are probably wondering why I decided to dedicate an entire blog post to such a basic, natural hair 101 concept. Well, it's simply because people are not getting it! I can't tell you how many times I see product reviews where people swear the product moisturized their hair but the product contains not an ounce of water. I even see butter based products advertized as moisturizers. These products will help retain moisture but moisturize alone?....absolutely not! 

The reason I started this blog was to help others avoid making the same mistakes I did. I was once that girl who believed moisture could be in the form of an oil and if products were advertized as a moisturizer it must be. Now, the first thing I do is check the ingredient label to make sure water is listed as one of the first few ingredients. While I do NOT claim to know it all, I can truly testify to the importance of moisture. My hair has improved drastically since introducing it to water. I always spritz my hair with water or use water based leave-ins such as Reve' Essentials Hair & Body Moisturizer to quench my hair's thirst. I also make sure I drink my 8 cups of water daily. 

With that being said my Kinky Kurlfriends, please, please, please moisturize those strands and make sure you are paying attention to product labels...I promise your hair will thank you for it later!!

Until next time...keep it kinky!! 

xoxo

TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-Monique Boea

What is your name and where are you from?

Monique Boea. I live in Atlanta by way of Upstate NY.

How long have you been natural?

2 years (November 9, 2009)

Why did you decide to go natural?

My desire to live a healthy, holistic lifestyle lead me to change the food I ate, the products I used and naturally (no pun intended) the perm had to go.

What is your hair type and how would you describe it (kinky, curly, wavy, spirally, etc)?

3A/B  and 2C in the lower back - Curly/Kinky

What is your hair care regimen?

My regimen is quite simple. I wash/deep condition once a week after which I either shingle or just do a wash and go with a styling gel. My new favorite one is the Via Natural Conditioning styling gel. I sleep in a plastic cap which keeps my hair moist throughout the night. In the AM, I remove the cap, shake and go. It takes 5 minutes. 

What are your favorite hair products?

Eco styling gel, via natural conditioning styling gel and Herbal Essence Hello Hydration conditioner. My hair doesn’t do well with oil based products so my product junky syndrome ended quickly. :-)

What has been your experience as a natural? Good, bad, or ugly? How has it affected you?

All Good! I have never looked back. I haven’t missed my perm at all. It has made me love who I am even more. I feel whole.

What is an important piece of advice you would give to a newly natural?

Find your hair type, and then find a popular youtuber that has the same hair type that you do and follow her regimens. It will save you TONS of time and money. She has it all figured out for you. Don’t try to make your hair look/do what it isn’t naturally. Get to know it, embrace it and love it!

Do you have a blog or website where we can find you?

www.kinkypeaches.net

Thanks for sharing Mo!

If you are interested in being featured in TKK Spotlight please email me at: TheKinkyKhronicles@gmail.com

Product Review-Terressentials Organic Pure Earth Hair Wash

Name: Terressentials Organic Pure Earth Hair Wash

Ingredients: (fragrance free wash) Organic aloe vera juice, clay minerals, organic extracts of organic linden flower, organic nettle, organic chamomile and organic shavegrass.**

Price: 2 fl oz $4, 8 fl oz $10.75, 16 fl oz $20.50

Where to buy: http://www.terressentials.com/haircare.html

Product promise: Taken directly from Terressentials website: Try it for yourself to find out what everyone is talking about! Our revolutionary Pure Earth Hair Wash does an incredibly beautiful job of cleaning your hair without any chemical detergents, foam boosters, protein thickeners and coating agents, emulsifiers, preservatives or fragrance. Our Pure Earth Hair Wash is simple, pure and effective. Leaves nothing on your hair, so your hair will be clean, full, soft and shiny. Once you've experienced it, you'll never want to use anything else! Works well for thin or fine, normal or wavy hair, and sensitive or irritated scalps. Kids love our "mud," too!

Review: So if any of you follow Naptural85 on YouTube you already know that she totally raves about this product. I seen her video a few months ago where she explained how she discovered it and I immediately wanted to try it until...I read that it was not recommended for chemically treated (relaxed or colored) hair. Interested in how an all natural organic product could be bad for chemically treated hair I decided to do a little more research. Upon viewing the Terressentials FAQs on their site I discovered the reason this wash was not recommend for chemically treated hair was simply because it would not provide the same feeling of having healthy hair as synthetic products do. Since I only have a small section of hair that is colored and I normally use all natural hair products I figured using the mud wash wouldn't be so bad but I really wanted to try the product before purchasing my own. Then my ever so gracious curlfriend and head Kinky Peach, Monique sent me some to try. Now let me tell you, she absolutely loves this stuff so it was definitely out of the kindness of her heart that she shared it with me! Anywho, back to the review, I used the product Saturday evening to cleanse my hair. I did not pre-poo, I just soaked my hair with water and applied the wash to a small section of hair, detangled, and twisted until my entire head was covered with product and in twist. I let it sit on my hair for about 30 minutes and then with the twist still in I rinsed the mud wash out until the water ran clear. Soon as I touched my hair I knew this was a little bottle of goodness. My hair was amazingly soft and felt so clean. I have never been able to cleanse my hair (relaxed or natural) and feel like I did not need a conditioner until now. After cleansing my hair I applied a small amount of a leave-in and sealed with a shea butter mix and the next day my hair still felt so freakin soft!!

 

Summary: So clearly this is my initial review of the Terressentials Organic Pure Earth Hair Wash as I've only used the product once however, I truly believe me and this wash will have a lasting relationship. I can use it and not feel like I'm cheating on Reve' Essentials since we do not offer a similar product. So until we do this will be my wash of choice. As always please do your own research and make a decision on what is best for you and your hair!

Rating: 5 out of 5

**scented washes include additional ingredients

Thank God I'm Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair

Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair has been hailed by Essence magazine as “The Natural Hair Bible” and for good cause. Inside the 200 plus natural hair-care guide are product tips for natural hair, homemade hair care recipes and myths about going natural that author and Harvard law graduate Chris-Tia Donaldson debunks. Order one for yourself and a friend, as they make excellent gifts for the transitioner, natural newbie or long time curly girl and are sold exclusively at events and online. Visit www.tginstore.com. 

TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-Romance Cox

Sew-in

What's your name and where are you from? 

Romance Cox, from Cleveland, Ohio

How long have you been natural?

Since November 1, 2011, I am a natural newbie!

Why did you decide to go natural?

I decide to go natural because my hair was damaged. My relaxer was being applied incorrectly which cause breakage and dryness. So I decided to start my transition by getting "silk press" and "protective styles" ( sew-ins and tree braids) for 9 months before I did my big chop.

What is your hair type and how would you describe it (kinky, curly, wavy, spirally, etc)?
My hair type is a 3B at the crown and 4A in the back. So i have a Curly-Kinky mixture going on...lol

What is your hair care regimen?

 I co-wash my hair every 3 days using Herbal Essences "Totally Twisted" conditioner followed by Giovanni Direct  Leave -in Conditioner.   Styling I use Eco Styler Styling Gel with Olive Oil and  Miss Jessie's Curling Pudding for coil twist and two strand twist. Lastly I sleep with a satin scarf and smooth my "baby hair" with Curls passion fruit curl control paste.

Products

 

What are your favorite hair products?

I don't have a favorite product as of yet. since I am a natural newbie  I love trying new products and fun hair accessories. So you can call me a "product and accessory junkie"  ;-)

What has been your experience as a natural? Good, bad, or ugly? How has it affected you?

I LOVE being natural!! My experience thus far has been excellent. I have gotten very positive feedback from family, friends and complete strangers. Some have asked me questions on who did my hair and how to achieve my look. So I am always open to sharing my secrets but not without a brief disclosure " what works for me, may not work for you"

Relaxed

 

Post BC

What is an important piece of advice you would give to a newly natural?

Since I am a Newly Natural, I would say LOVE and Embrace the new you. Your journey will be amazing. Just be patience and make your style your own. ;)

Final thoughts or words of wisdom?

Love the woman you were born to be, No matter straight, wavy, curly or kinky just learn to LOVE yourself because "If you don't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else" -Rupaul

Thank you Romance!!! 

If you are interested in being featured in TKK Spotlight please email me at: TheKinkyKhronicles@gmail.com

**********KICKING OFF 2012 WITH A GIVEAWAY**********

Chocolate Chick Wooden Afro Girl Earrings

Hey Kinkys,

Welcome to The Kinky Khronicles' first of hopefully many giveaways for 2012!!! To kickoff the new year the talented Toni Daley agreed to sponsor a pair of her beautiful, handcrafted earrings for one lucky winner. She offers a wide variety of designs that are the perfect accessory for any 'fro! The giveaway will run from January 3rd until January 13th. The winner will be announced on January 14th. Follow the instructions below and enter for your chance to win.

Good Luck!!!

Enter to win: 

• 1 pair of handcrafted earrings by Toni Daley

Giveaway Rules:

• Like The Kinky Khronicles fan page @ www.facebook.com/thekinkykhronicles

• Share the giveaway photo and details on YOUR Facebook wall by hitting the "share" button underneath the photo.

• Leave a comment on the Chocolate Chick Wooden Afro Girl Earrings photo telling me how you like to accessorize your 'fro and provide your email address.

Additional info:

• The winner will be selected using www.randomizer.org
• The winner can select 1 pair of earrings by visiting www.shop.tonidaley.com
• You must complete all 3 task to be eligible to win