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!!!


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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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**Eargasims Accessories Double Hoop Earrings Giveaway**

I have another amazing giveaway for my Kinkies, this one is sponsored by Eargasims Accessories. The owner/designer happens to be an active follower on The Kinky Khronicles and I had no idea she had her own company until she reached out to me to do this giveaway. She has some beautiful pieces and I'm so happy to be given the opportunity to host this giveaway for her.

One randomly selected person will win the pair of earrings pictured above. The giveaway will run from March 18th until 12:01am est on March 24th. The winner will be announced the afternoon of March 24th. 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!!