***OBI Natural Hair Care Product Review & Giveaway***

So I was introduced to this product line a little while ago and I'm finally getting around to writing my formal review. In December of last year I was contacted by OBI Natural Haircare and given the opportunity to use 4 of the products from the line. Now, I will admit that I had not heard of the line prior to them contacting me so I immediately went to their website to see what products they had to offer and the ingredients in them. I was nervous about how I would like the products due to the high glycerin levels in them but was willing to give them a try and I'm glad I did. Check out my review.....

Name: Neem & Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

Ingredients: Saponified Oils of Coconut, Palm, Castor Bean, Safflower; Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Essential Oils: Neem, Tea Tree, Rosemary Essential Oil, Sorbitol, Soy Bean Protein, Sorbitan Oleate, Fragrance. **

Product Promise: This invigorating shampoo soothes dry scalp and helps remove unwanted buildup, while alleviating itching and flaking. This cleansing shampoo is excellent for dandruff and psoriasis of the scalp.**

Review: After pre-pooing my hair I used the Neem & Tea Tree Shampoo Bar to cleanse my hair and scalp. The bar produced a lot of lather but was still gentle on my hair and scalp. After rinsing the shampoo my hair did not feel stripped however, my hair and scalp definitely felt clean and free of any buildup. The shampoo smelled just like tea tree oil (which is not my favorite scent) but to my surprise it failed to provide me with the "tingly" sensation that most products with tea tree oil in them do. Overall, the shampoo bar was just ok and for this reason I probably would not purchase this item.

Rating: 3 out of 5

Name: Curl Moisture Cream

Ingredients: Purified Water (Aqua), Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Vitis vinfera (Grape seed) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Argania spinosa (Argan) oil, Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate, Arctium lappa (Burdock Root), Lavandula officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine soya (Soybean) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Oil, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum). **

Product Promise: Use to add moisture and hydration to your hair.  Infused with argan oil, lavender oil, grape seed oil, vitamin E, and burdock root. Promotes hair growth without leaving your hair weighed down. **

Review: I've used the Curl Moisture Cream as my moisturizer before styling with the Curl Enhancing Custard and I used it alone to twist my hair with and I definitely prefer it coupled with the Curl Enhancing Custard. The cream does a good job at moisturizing my hair however, my kinky hair prefers heavier creams when doing twist styles. This cream is very light and fluffy which I didn't expect since it comes in a jar as opposed to a bottle. As the product promises it does not weigh your hair down which makes it great for a daily moisturizer/leave-in. Glycerin is the 5th ingredient listed so I expected the product to have that sticky feeling I have found products with glycerin to have but it did not which I was very happy about. The product smells kind of perfumey but it is not over bearing and does not linger.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Name: Curl Enhancing Custard

Ingredients: Purified water (Aqua), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Vitis vinfera (Grape seed) Oil, Argania spinosa (Argan) Oil, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Vegetable Glycerin, Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Xantham Gum, Fragrance. **

Product Promise: This alcohol-free formula hydrates, elongates, and provides super shine to all types of hair.  Does not leave a waxy residue or buildup. **

Review: I absolutely LOVE the Curl Enhancing Custard!! Of all the products I was sent the custard was the one I figured I would like the least. If you follow my blog you know that I mainly wear twist-outs and normally I do NOT like to twist my hair with gels. For the purpose of this review however, I decided to use it on my twist as opposed to doing a wash-n-go since those are usually hit or miss for me. I applied the Curl Moisture Cream as my leave-in and then added the Curl Enhancing Custard to each section of hair that I would twist. My twist-outs came out soft, shiny, and well defined each and every time I used the product. I couldn't believe that I enjoyed a gel for my twist as much as I did. The product has a pleasant smell, very similar to KCCC and the consistency is like a jelly. I would definitely purchase this product!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Name: Curl Hydration Spray

Ingredients: Purified Water (Aqua), Vegetable Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Rose Oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Soybean Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum). **

Product Promise: Use daily to moisturize your hair and scalp, or to refresh your style. **

Review: The Curl Enhancing Custard and Curl Hydration Spray are tied as my favorite products from this line. Having vegetable glycerin as the second ingredient in this product I just knew I would not like it although I really wanted to. I've been searching for another hydrating spray to put in my rotation and I think I found a winner. As I do with all products that contain glycerin I applied a little to my hands so I can see if the product felt sticky. I was so shocked when it did not give me that feeling. I was still convinced that it would turn into a sticky mess when applied to my hair but contrary to my belief it felt great! I have been using the Curl Hydration Spray every morning and evening as a "refresher" spray to give my hair a light mist of moisture before styling and setting it for the night. This product absorbs into my hair quickly and leaves it soft and moisturized. In addition to loving the way the product works, I absolutely love the way it smells. It reminds me of rose water which I happen to love! Definitely purchasing this product!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Overall, I enjoyed the products from the OBI Natural Haircare line and was happy to have been introduced to them. The products are reasonably priced and packed with good ingredients that I'm sure you all will love. To find out more about the line and to shop visit their website at http://www.obinaturalhair.com/.



Here are a couple of pictures of my hair styled with the Curl Moisture Cream and Curl Enhancing Custard.

**information obtained from the OBI Natural Haircare website.

Disclaimer: I was given the above mentioned products solely for the purpose of completing this review. I was NOT paid or encouraged to provide a positive review. I have given an honest description of my experience with these products and I am in no way responsible for your experience with the product and/or company.


Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win ALL 4 of the products I reviewed. Good luck!!!

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***My Black Skin...Giveway and Discount***

I hope you all enjoy this giveaway sponsored by the wonderful owner of my black skin is....One lucky winner will get to choose one of the six tee shirt designs pictured above.

The giveaway will run from Sunday January 27th until 12 am EST Friday February 1st. The winner will be announced on February 2nd. All entries will be verified so please make sure you follow the rules so your entry will count.  Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

The owner is also offering all of my loves 25% off everything on the website through February 28th. That is an amazing offer so hurry over to http://www.myblackskinis.com/ and get to shopping! Use the code: Kinky at checkout to get the discount. 

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!!

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***The Happy Holidays Giveaway***

Tis the season for giving so here are some wonderful gifts from me to YOU!!!

There will be one winner for each prize who will be selected at random. The giveaway will run from December 16th until 12:01 EST on December 24th. The winners will be selected on December 25th. Use the rafflecopter widgets below to enter to win. As alwasy ALL entries will be verified so please make sure to follow all the rules so your entries will count!!!

Good luck and happy holidays!!!

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***EboniCurls Giveaway***

Finally the giveaway you have all been waiting for......EboniCurls is hooking The Kinky Khronicles' fans up and so graciously providing 2 sets and 1 pillowcase for this giveaway! There will be 3 winners who will all be selected randomly. The giveaway will run from November 10th until 12:01am EST on November 13th. The winners will be announced on November 13th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please be sure to follow the instructions so your entries will be counted.

Good Luck loves!!

**Giveaway is open to US residents only 


1st prize: Seasonal Zebra Set- Double Lined Ebonnet, pillowcase, scrunchie and a fleece throw blanket

2nd prize: Seasonal Retro Dreams Set-Ebonnet (NOT double lined), pillowcase, scrunchie and a fleece throw blanket

3rd prize: Minnie Mouse Pillowcase

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Product Review-Ebonnet by EboniCurls

A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram and Facebook pages that I had finally purchased my first Ebonnet by EboniCurls and shortly after receiving it I expressed how after just a couple of days I was already in love with the product. Well, I'm happy to report that I'm still loving my bonnet, probably more now than I did before! I first learned about these handmade Charmeuse Satin bonnets when my sister and kurlfriend Janeen aka CoilyHeadChick did a review on her YouTube channel. I must admit that my initial thought was that the bonnets were expensive. I even told Janeen it was going to take some strong convincing to get me to buy one. I saw a few other reviews and every video I watched was a positive one. I happened to stumble upon the video Eboni did to explain the difference between her bonnets and the bonnets purchased at local beauty supply stores. After watching it I was convinced and made up my mind that I would purchase one. 

A little over a year ago I stopped wearing my bonnet and just slept on satin pillow cases because I noticed that my hair would feel and look dry after sleeping in the "satin" bonnets that I purchased from the beauty supply store. One of the first things I was told I needed as a natural was a bonnet, everyone swore by them so I was so confused when I felt like the beloved bonnet was working against my natural hair. I began searching natural hair forums to see if anyone else was experiencing the dryness that I was and was surprised that there were several naturalistas who were going through the same thing and that is when I gave up on the BSS bonnets.

Given my past with bonnets I was a little leery about wearing one again but I must say that I am so happy I gave this one a try. Upon receiving my Ebonnet in the mail the first thing I noticed was how well it is made. I could tell immediately that with proper care it will last me a while unlike the bonnets you purchase from the beauty supply stores. That alone makes the Ebonnet worth the money so any other benefits are a bonus. I have been wearing my Ebonnet every night since I received it and the way it keeps my hair moisturized is amazing. I still moisturize and seal my ends every day but the rest of my hair has not needed to be re-moisturized. This is a bonus for me because that means I don't need to add more product to my hair which allows me to wear light, fluffy twist outs that I love. The final thing that I would say I love the most about the Ebonnet is the size. It is so spacious making it perfect for any afro. The true test for me was wearing the bonnet to bed without re-twisting my hair. The bonnet is big enough that it protects my hair without smashing it so my fro does not lose its shape. I love that I can save so much time on styling my hair. I can take off my Ebonnet, spritz my ends with water, seal with an oil, shake, and go! 

Overall I am so impressed with the Ebonnet and definitely plan to buy more. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about it. On a scale of 1-5 it is definitely a 5 and I would recommend it to anyone! 

In addition to the bonnets Eboni makes and sells scarves, pillow cases, and scrunchies. All of her items can be purchased from her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ebonicurls. While there are a lot of bonnets out there, there is only ONE Ebonnet so please make sure you all are getting the real deal!!


xoxo Kurlfriends   

***Urban Mosaics T-shirt Giveaway***

I'm so excited to be able to host a giveaway for Urban Mosaics!! I've had the pleasure of meeting and becoming good friends with the owner, Stacy. I love the designs, the message behind them, and the quality.

So here is the deal....one lucky winner will win one shirt of their choice. The shirt must be one that is currently in stock so you must visit the website www.urban-mosaics.com to see what is available.

This giveaway will run from September 3rd until 12:01 EST on September 8th. The winner will be announced on September 9th. ALL entries will be verified so please make sure you are following all the giveaway rules so your entries will count. Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

Good Luck!!

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Viviscal Extra Stength Hair Vitamins

Twist out a few days after the cut

A month or so ago I got a haircut because of the odd shape my hair had grown into. I had some breakage in the crown and some damaged ends in the front as a result of stress and failure to take care of my hair properly because of my hectic schedule. I wanted the haircut to fix all of that regardless of how short my stylist would have to cut it and she did just that. Once I saw how much of my hair was taken off I was kind of upset with myself for not caring for my hair as I should and knew that I needed to do better.

I've heard and read some great testimonials about Viviscal Hair Vitamins so I was extremely happy to be given the opportunity to try them out for myself. I received a 90 day supply of the Viviscal Extra Strength vitamins and began taking them on July 23, 2012. Viviscal offers two types of hair vitamins; this particular one is said to nourish thinning hair and promote existing hair growth. They are dietary supplements and the main ingredient in the Extra Strength vitamins is AminoMar C Marine Complex. The directions state that you are to take two tablets per day with water after food; one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.

While I've decided not to measure my hair until the end of the 3 months I can tell that there has been some growth, specifically at my edges. Whether or not the rate of growth is more than the typical rate, I don't know and won't be able to tell until after the 90 day period when I do my final length check. I measured my hair on the day I started taking the supplements and it measured as follows:

Left Back-5 1/2 inches

Right Back-5 1/2 inches

Left Side-6 7/8 inches

Right Side-7 inches

Crown-6 3/8 inches

Front Center-9 1/4 inches

Left-July 23rd
Right-August 19th

I will come back at the end of October with the results and comparison pictures so stay tuned for that!

Disclaimer: I was given this product for the purpose of completing this review. I was NOT paid or encouraged to do a positive review. I have given an honest description of my experience with this product and I am in no way responsible for your experience with the product and/or company.

~Tonia Does Her Big Chop~

I posted last week how excited I was that my friend and co-worker Tonia was taking the plunge and doing her big chop. We've talked about her doing her BC but I had no idea that without any hesitation she would agree to do it that week. One of the most important things I learned while transitioning is not to pressure a person into going natural so I wanted to make sure she was really ready to do it and did not feel pressured to take that step. All week I asked "are you sure you are ready to do it now?" and every time she would quickly respond and say "yes"!


For Tonia it was only appropriate to have a few girlfriends accompany her to the salon for this big event. Four of her friends, myself included joined her at Avalon Hair & Color Studio where stylist Brittani would have the pleasure of doing her big chop. Once we arrived at the salon Tonia was all smiles and even as Brittani began to cut her gorgeous locs she didn't appear to have an ounce of fear.

After Tonia's relaxed ends had been cut off Brittani twisted her hair using ReVe Essentials Moisturizing Creme and put her under the hair dryer to allow the twist to set. We continued to laugh and joke as we anxiously waited to see the final results. About 40 minutes later the stylist began removing the twist and suddenly Tonia's facial expression began to change. I could see the look of concern in her eyes as Brittani took her shears and started shaping Tonia's curly tresses. I asked her was she ok and she said "I'm ok" but I could tell she was having that moment when you begin to wonder "what have I done". We all gathered around and told her how cute her hair was and helped reassure her that she made the right decision. Slowly but surely that look of concern disappeared and she began to smile. She realized her "sexy" had not gone away and she returned to the cheery Tonia we all know and love!

 By the time Tonia left the salon Brittani and I breathed a sigh of relief because for a moment we thought Tonia would hate both of us!! For a girl who had never has her hair cut before I think she handled it like a trooper! I was/am so proud of her and excited for the journey that is to come!

Congratulations Tonia and thank you so much for allowing me to document the official beginning of your new journey!!! 

**ReVe Essentials Pick 2 Giveaway**

So I'm sure many of you guessed that I would end this fabulous month of giveaways with one sponsored by ReVe Essentials. It's been a long time since we've sponsored a giveaway so we are very happy to bring this one to you all!

One winner will choose 2 full size products along with their desired scent. If you've purchased from ReVe before I'm sure you have a product and scent option in mind but for those who have not please visit www.reveessentials.com to see what products and scents we offer.

This giveaway will run from July 29th until 12:01am EST on August 4th. The winner will be announced on August 4th. ALL entries will be verified so please make sure you are following the giveaway rules so your entries will count. Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

Good Luck!!!

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**Lovemade Treasures Start Your Stack Giveaway**

I'm so excited about giveaway 4 of 5....this one has been a long time coming!! The fabulous and very talented Bee Marie of Lovemade Treasures is giving the opportunity for one very lucky person to win two of her beautiful, handmade stack bracelets. We all know the more arm candy the better so we want to help one lucky person start their own stack. These multi-color bracelets are perfect to start one heck of an arm party. The winner will have the option of switching the cancer charm pictured above to their zodiac sign.

Since I'm posting this giveaway so late I will run it for an extra day. This giveaway will end at 12:01am EST on July 29th. The winner will be announced on that same day. ALL entries are verified so please make sure you are following the giveaway rules. Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

Good Luck!!

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**My Black Skin Is T-shirt Giveaway**

The 3rd giveaway of the month is being sponsored by one of my favorite apparel companies my black skin is....If you follow my blog at all you all know that I totally love the owner and actually own a few of his designs!!

As always the giveaway rules are very simple however, they rules must be followed in order for your entries to count. The giveaway will run from July 15th until 12:01am est on July 21st. I will announce the winner on July 21st. Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.

Good luck!!!


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**Eargasims Accessories Waist Bead Giveaway**

Giveaway 2 of 5 for the month of July is being sponsored by Eargasims Accessories!! This time she's giving away 1 waist bead. They are really cute and in my opinion they make the perfect summer accessory. In case you are wondering what waist beads are here is a description taken from Earagaims' Facebook page: 


Waist beads are like necklaces or bracelets that are worn around your waist. In some cultures, waist beads are a symbol of a woman's  confidence in her body and her sexuality. These beads can be made loose enough  to hang low on your hips or wrap comfortably around your waist. (eHow)

Waist beads are an age old African tradition and are worn for vast reasons and purposes to celebrate femininity, healing, spirituality, power, balancing, attracting and keeping a mate, rites of passage, rejuvenation, initiations, first menses, energy, and body shaping. African women have traditionally worn waist beads beneath their clothing placed beneath the belly button and can be single or multiple strands.  Other cultures proudly display the beads over their clothes or on bare midriffs. The art of adorning ones self has been practiced since the beginning of time. Today waist beads are alive and well in the United States, where they are worn as a form of self expression and style, but can still have any significance the wearer chooses.  http://www.creativewaistbeads.com/

So here we go....this giveaway will run from July 8th until 12:01am est on July 14th. The winner will be announced on July 14th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please make sure to follow the instructions so your entries will count!


Good Luck!!

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**Ouidad Double Detangler Giveaway**

I mentioned on my Facebook page that I would be doing 5 giveaways for the month of July to celebrate reaching 1500 likes. Thanks to all of you who have liked my page and continue to follow my journey.


To start off the giveaways we have the Ouidad Double Detangler. Based on my review you all know I really really LOVE this tool. A lot of you all expressed interest in trying it for yourself so here is your chance to win. One lucky winner will receive 1 Ouidad Double Detangler. The giveaway will run from July 1st until 12:01am est on July 7th. The winner will be announced on July 7th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please be sure to follow the instructions so your entries will count.


Good Luck Kinks!!



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Disclaimer: Ouidad provided me with this product for the purpose of doing a review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a product giveaway in return for the free product. The Kinky Khronicles is in no way responsible for your experience with Ouidad.

***NY Naturals Raw Vegan Kale Chips Giveaway***

Recently I asked you all if you had ever tried kale chips before and much to my surprise there were many of you who have had and enjoy them. Well, while I had heard a lot about this healthy alternative to my beloved potato chip I had never had the opportunity to try them. Amy, over at NY Naturals so graciously provided me with a variety pack of kale chips to try and I can now understand what the hype is about. While I enjoyed some flavors more than others I definitely enjoy kale chips as a whole.


With that being said I am so happy that I was given the opportunity to run a giveaway and offer one lucky winner a variety pack that includes 6 different flavors of kale chips which has a retail value of $60. The giveaway will run from June 19th until 12:01am est on June 27th. The winner will be announced on June 28th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please be sure to follow the instructions so your entries will count.


Good luck!!!
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Product Review-Ouidad Double Detangler

Name: Ouidad Double Detangler

Ingredients: n/a 

Price: $24

Where To Buy: Ouidad or Sephora

Product Promise: This next generation tool is designed by Ouidad to slide through your curls without the ripping or tugging.**

Review: When I first received the double detangler I thought it would be difficult to use because it was a lot heavier than any other tool I have used to detangle my hair. I was use to detangling my hair in several small sections so when using the Ouidad Double Detangler for the first time I approached detangling my hair the same way. The comb felt too "massive" for these small sections of hair. I detangled my entire head as normal but once the task was complete I was in no way impressed with the double detangler. So the next week I decided to approach detangling my hair differently in an effort to put this tool to the test. My hair is kinky but fine with densely packed strands that are tightly coiled. I separated my hair in just SIX sections, applied ReVe Essentials Hair & Body Moisturizer to each section and then went to work. I started in the back of my hair as I always do where my hair is more 3c/4aish so when the double detangler slide through these sections with no problem I was like ok, nice but no big deal. Welllllllllll, when this bad mamma jamma detangled the four sections in the middle and front of my hair in one pass I was completely sold. I have NEVER been able to detangle my hair in six sections with only one pass. It probably only took me less than 10 minutes to detangle my whole head. Now this may be the normal detangling time for some but not for me. Detangling my hair use to the be one thing I hated about wash day. Don't get me wrong, it's still not my favorite thing but I no longer dread the task because the Ouidad Double Detangler cuts down on time and difficulty. 

Summary: I totally love this tool and would definitely recommend it to others. The price may deter others from buying it but I definitely think its worth the investment if your hair is difficult to detangle. This is now my detangling tool of choice and I'm so happy I was introduced to it!

Rating: 5 out of 5

**information obtained from Ouidad's website

Disclaimer: I was given this product solely for the purpose of completing this review. I was NOT paid or encouraged to provide a positive review. I have given an honest description of my experience with these products and I am in no way responsible for your experience with the product and/or company. 

TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-NaturallyCandi

What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Candice aka Candi and I’m from Miami Florida =)

How long have you been natural?
1 Year and 10 lovely months

Why did you decide to go natural?
I decided to go natural because I was tired of burning my hair and scalp just to have straight hair that wasn’t naturally mines!

What is your hair type and how would you describe it (kinky, curly, wavy, spirally, etc)?
Kinky 4a 4b 3c type hair! I have nappy naps.

What is your hair care regimen?
I deep condition at least once ever 2 weeks and I keep all of my products simple. I wash and condition using Giovanni products and I blow dry and then twist or braid my hair using my shea butter and coconut oil mix. 

What are your favorite hair products?
My shea abutter and coconut oil mix and Giovanni direct leave in.

What has been your experience as a natural? Good, bad, or ugly? How has it affected you?
I’ve been through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I feel like going natural has helped me become more confident in the woman that I am. I’m a lot more conscious about not only what I put in my hair but what I use on my skin and what I eat and it’s all because of this natural journey that I’ve started.

What is an important piece of advice you would give to a newly natural?
Don’t stress your growth! Be patient and don’t compare your hair to anyone else’s, you are unique and so is your hair.

Do you have a blog, vlog, or website where we can find you?
Yes, my YouTube is Youtube.com/naturallycandi, my blog Candijanoki.tumblr.com and you can also like me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/NaturallyCandi/195097050554033

Final thoughts or words of wisdom?
You are beautiful relaxed or natural don’t let you hair define you. Don’t feel pressured to do something just because everyone else is doing it, do what feels good to you and what makes you happy!

Thanks for sharing Candi!!!


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

Castor Oil Challenge Update-What I've Learned So Far

On April 1st I took pictures and measured my hair to document the progress made since starting the castor oil challenge on March 1st. I haven't experienced much growth in the first 30 days which I wasn't surprised by however, I was disappointed in the fact that my hair hadn't grown the average 1/2 inch that is expected in a months time. So I had to think about how I've been caring for my hair and check myself on the areas that I've been lacking. Many of you know that my business partner and I have been extremely busy fulfilling orders for ReVe' Essentials and unfortunately that has resulted in me neglecting Belle (my hair). Not only have I skipped out on many a moisturizing session which is part of my regular regimen, I hadn't been following the requirements for the castor oil challenge. 

Seeing how much my hair suffers from lack of attention I have vowed to turn things around going forward. For the remaining 2 months of the challenge I will make sure that I am using my JBCO and Red Pimento Hair Growth Oil from Oils from Jamaica as I should. While I have been applying JBCO to my ends and using the Growth Oil on my edges and on the crown of my hair I can't swear to meeting the 3 times a week requirement. Another goal I had set for myself but have not been successful at accomplishing was to do scalp massages 3 days a week. So I've officially been checked and will be making some changes to my schedule to accommodate Belle. Last month she was trying to run away from home so I have to work hard to build our relationship back to where it was...lol!

Below are my measurements for April 1st. It looks as if I got about 1/4 of an inch growth in most areas.  I won't be posting the pictures of my hair as you can't notice much difference from last month.

• Back Left-7 1/4 inches
• Back Right-7 1/4 inches
• Front Left-6 1/2 inches
• Front Right-6 1/2 inches
• Front Center-7 3/4 inches 
• Crown-7 3/8 inches

Here are the two types of castor oil I will continue to use. Both can be purchased from Oils from Jamaica at http://www.oilsfromjamaica.com/.

Thank you all for reading and I will back next month for my May 1st check-in and hopefully I will have some better results!!

**Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil Giveaway**

If you follow my Facebook page then you know my favorite EVCO is made by Tropical Traditions. I recently wrote a review on the product and was super excited to be given the opportunity to host a giveaway for the brand. One randomly selected winner will win a 32oz jar of the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. The giveaway will run from April 8th until 12:01am est on April 14th. The winner will be announced the afternoon of April 14th. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. ALL entries will be verified so please be sure to follow the instructions so your entries will count.

Good Luck!!

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review. I was under no obligation to review it nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Product Review-Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Name: Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Ingredients: Unrefined coconut oil

Price: starts at $19.95 for a 1 pint jar

Click here to buy: www.tropicaltraditions.com

Review: I first learned of this coconut oil when one of my favorite YouTubers mentioned it in one of her videos. My hair and I love coconut oil so I was really interested in trying this brand to see for myself if it was a noticeable difference between it and all the other EVCOs I've tried. I purchased my first jar just a few months ago and immediately fell in love. Although I heard many good things about this brand I must admit I wasn't convinced that it would be any different, well I was wrong. The first thing I noticed was how creamy the Tropical Traditions Gold Label coconut oil is and I'm assuming the fact that it is hand-made (not machine made) contributes to that. It is made in small batches by family producers and contains the highest level of anti-oxidants. These facts are what make the gold label coconut oil stand out amongst the other Tropical Traditions' coconut oils and other brands of coconut oil. I was given the food grade coconut oil for the purpose of this review however, I have only used it on my hair and body. On my hair I use the oil for a pre-poo, as a moisture sealant, and with a few drops of peppermint essential oil for scalp massages. After showering I apply to my damp skin to retain moisture. My hair and body are always left feeling soft and well moisturized after use.

Summary: Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil has definitely become my EVCO of choice. While it is slightly higher in price than the EVCO I use to purchase from my local health food store I don't mind paying a little more for a higher quality product. I would definitely suggest this brand to all of my kurlfriends who like and use coconut oil. The only negative thing I can say which isn't really negative is that I wish it was available on the ground, other than that I have no complaints.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Additional info: Tropical Traditions also offers the Gold Label EVCO for hair treatment and 3 different organic hair oils that have the gold label coconut oil and several other organic oils in them. The difference between the food grade and hair treatment gold label coconut oil is that the hair treatment contains more protein because it contains more coconut solids. For more information and help with deciding what coconut oil you should buy read the following article: Buy Coconut Oil: A Guide To Buying Coconut Oil Online.

Check out this video to see how this coconut oil was discovered and produced.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review. I was under no obligation to review it nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. I have given an honest description of my experience with this product and I am in no way responsible for your experience with the product and/or company.

TKK Natural Hair Spotlight-Cyrelle George

What is your name and where are you from? 

My name is Cyrelle and I hail from The Bronx, NY.

How long have you been natural?

I’ve been natural for over 3 years.  I did my big chop December 28, 2008. I wore my hair lower than a twa for the first 2 years. 

Why did you decide to go natural? 

I was determined to define beautiful according my own standards.  I was so over hearing so called hair care “professionals” state that as a black woman I needed a perm in order for my hair to become more manageable. 

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

I am definitely in the 4 type hair category.  I have a mixture of 4a through 4c in “Cymone”, that’s my hair’s name.

What is your hair care regimen?  

I wash every 7 to days with Terressentials Hair Mud wash, Deep Condition while sitting under the steamer, apply Naturlista Cosmetic Juicy leave –in and finish up with ReVe’ Essentials as my moisturizing styler.

What are your favorite hair products? 

Darcy’s Botanicals Deep/Pumpkin Condition and ReVe’ Essentials Hair & Body Moisturizing Crème.

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

In the beginning my experience was horrible because I was not mentally ready to embrace the beauty of being natural.  I was still buying into the notion that my natural hair was unmanageable and it was not polished.  It was not until I was finally able to love my hair that I was able to enjoy it.  Now, you cannot tell me, my cottony soft and shrink in a heart beat hair is not the best thing in the world.  

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

Every hair journey is unique.  And yes there are resources available to help along the way but ultimately it comes down to what works and was does not work for your hair.  As well as loving your hair and wearing it confidently is what makes this journey beautiful.

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

Yes, I have a youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ctgwillis

Final thoughts or words of wisdom?

Do what is best for your hair. Use all natural hair resources that are available as an aid but not as the ultimate authority.  Every natural hair experience is personal and different.

Thanks for sharing Cyrelle!!






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