Showing posts with label natural curls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural curls. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Natural Hair Care: Daily Tip #7

Hello and welcome to our Natural Hair Care- Daily Tip Series by our friend Ms. Keianna owner of Chi Chi Sophistication Natural Hair Studio.




What a great tip! 

I always have my combs at hand along with my Creme of Nature Leave In  and I rub oil (jojoba oil) on the palm of my hands before I begin to unravel each braid (or twist).

Always be mindful of the edges and try not to keep the same style for far too long.  (extremely fuzzy braids = lots of tangles and pulling)  

Give your hair and scalp a break for at least a couple of days before your braid (or twist) your hair again.

Braid in different directions every time to prevent long term damage.   

We hope today's Natural Hair Care Tip was  helpful!!  If you missed any of our previous Daily Tips, you can find them here: 

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Natural Hair Care: Daily Tip #6

Hello and welcome back!! 

Ms. Keianna, owner of Chi Chi Sophistication Natural Hair Studio has this tip for all of us:

"What does it mean to use a Clarifying Shampoo?"



Great tip and thank you for sharing this important tip!! 

It is very important to use a clarifying shampoo, especially when you use heavier products, styling gels or butters.   If you hair and scalp feels "slimy/sticky", then it's time to use clarifying shampoo.   


And here is another tip: 

When using a clarifying shampoo, consider doing a "Pre-Poo Treatment" before you shampoo your hair or follow your washing session with a "Deep Conditioning Treatment". 

Shampooing while necessary, can dry the delicate strands.  Doing a treatment before or after the shampooing process will help with the retention of moisture.  

We hope today's Natural Hair Care Tip was  helpful!!  If you missed any of our previous Daily Tips, you can find them here: 



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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Natural Hair Care- Daily Tip #2

Hello and welcome back!

"Have you ever wondered why Sulfate-Free Shampoos are a must have for natural hair wearers?  Here is the answer to your question:



Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to visit our blog tomorrow for another amazing "Daily Tip" brought to you by our friends over at Chi Chi Sophistication Natural Hair Studio. 

For more information about ChiChi Sophistication Natural Hair Care Studio 

Monday, April 11, 2016

Down & Out by Blended Beauty

Hello my curly peeps!! 

This is a review that is so over due, so let's correct that, shall we.  If you follow our Facebook Fan Page: CaramelCurlzNSwirls, then you've heard of me using this product on more than one occasion and how much I love them.

While I have a few favorite products that seemed to work perfectly on my daughter's hair, Down & Out is one of the best products and the results have never disappointed me.   When I say "it is one of the best", it's because Bee Mine Luscious Moisturizer is on the top of the list.


Down and Out Styles is a Leave-In Conditioner Butter, that helps with moisturizing, conditioning and with the definition of my daughter's hair.  I love to use this butter when I style her hair in twists.  


In combination with Curly Cake Shake, our oil mix and gel always gives me the most beautiful results, as well as a lasting hold.

  


Because Down & Out is enriched with ingredients like Shea Butter, Aloe, and Chamomile, her hair is always soft and free of frizz.   Even during our trip to the beach, her hair remained soft and beautiful.  

Down & Out Styles Ingredients: 
Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Soy Lecithin, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Preservative (Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol and Sorbic Acid), Rosmarinus Officinalis, Aloe Barbadensis, Chamomilla Recutita.


How I apply Down & Out:

Working in small section is the key.  
  1. Apply Curly Cake Shake to the section you are working and detangle the section using your fingers; 
  2. Apply your favorite oil mix;
  3. Apply Down & Out.
At this point you can start styling your little one's hair however you desire.  You can let it all "down and out" or you can style it in a protective style like I do.


Styling her hair in twists allows me to get more out of a hair style.  When styling her hair in twists, she is able to wear that protective style for a week or two, before I let it all down so that she can wear her hair in a fluffy and soft "Twist Out" for another week.  


In reality, from twists to a twist out style can approximately last a month, as long as we take our time to properly care for her ends and scalp, of course. 


The Curly Cake Shake can be used to maintain the hair as well.  This product will hydrate your thirsty curls while giving them the shine they need.

Have you tried these products before?? Share your thoughts!!   




Thursday, March 31, 2016

Check Out Our New Code From Twist Braid Snap

Welcome back everyone!!! 

We have some amazing news to share with all of you!!  We have a brand new coupon code from our sponsor Twist Braid & Snap



Use our coupon code "CARAMEL" and you will receive 20% off everything at www.TwistBraidSnap.com (except sidewinders).  Coupon Code is only good through April 7th, 2016 and cannot be used in combination with any other code. 

Twist Braid Snap started with a goal of providing a variety of children's hair accessories at a great price. Their children’s hair accessories include hair snaps, ballies, barrettes, headbands, hair beads, including the squeeze beads and more.  Whether you have curly, wavy, straight, thin, thick or course hair we have the perfect hair accessory for you.  They stock a full line of children's hair accessories.  

AND WHY STOP THERE... they also have shirts !!  Below are the links to the shirts they have available now for purchase, but they are only available for the next few days, so make sure you place your order NOW!  

To order this amazing shirts click on the links below: 










Monday, March 14, 2016

11 Beautiful Hairdos for Your Easter Celebration!

Hello there my beautiful people!! 

Easter Sunday is March 27th and let's be real here for a second.  The way time is flying by and the way our schedules are always busy, Easter Sunday will be here before we know it.  

With that in mind, we have compiled a few quick and simple styles that will help keep your little one's curly mane under control.    With these styles you can spend more time decorating eggs or preparing those special baskets every kid loves to receive at the end of their egg hunt!  After all, our little curly babies deserve to feel as fresh and beautiful as a spring sunny day.

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This look is a great way to wear their curls out but still keep them under control.

Be sure to let us know which looks is your favorite in the comments below!!

Friday, October 30, 2015

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)


Hello Everyone and welcome back! 

After posting this picture on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, we received a few messages asking us about ACV and its benefits.  Therefore, we decided to write this quick post about the benefits on Natural Hair, Weight Loss & Health. 





   I finally decided to give this "old" recipe a try, mainly because one of our biggest struggle is "thirsty hair", especially during the cold and dry days.  




    It is important to remember that using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) without adding plenty of water on your curly strands may damage them.      Therefore, make sure you mix the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) with plenty of warm water.

    I added 2 tbs of Vinegar to 16 oz warm water.  Now that Ms. Bree's hair is short, it is a bit difficult to estimate how much solution or product is needed.  Needless to say, I didn't use the entire 16 oz.

   If you have anything left, don't worry, you can save the mixture to be used at a later time. 

  

     As you can see, Ms. Bree was not very happy about the strong odor.  I must agree with her on that!  It was a bit strong and even her puppy found it a bit "interesting", so interesting that she wanted to lick Ms. Bree's hair.  But thankfully this only require from 10  to 15 minutes to work!  

Here Are A Few "Benefits of ACV" For Natural Hair

1.  The acidity of the Apple Cider Vinegar rinse will help maintain the pH balance of your curly tresses and it can remove buildup at the same time without stripping the hair of its natural oils. You may use Apple Cider Vinegar in lieu of a clarifying shampoo but make sure you choose an extra moisturizing conditioner so that your curly strands get all the moisture they need.
3.  Apple Cider Vinegar will help treat clogged hair follicles due to bacterial infection that creates crusty flakes on the scalp. 

4.  Apple Cider Vinegar can help stimulate better circulation to the hair follicles, which strengthens the hair roots and promotes a healthy hair growth.
5.  Apple Cider Vinegar has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that help treat itchy, dry scalp. 

6. Apple Cider Vinegar rinse can also help in closing your hair cuticles, which will keep moisture in your hair and minimize any frizz. 

It's important to remember that ACV is in acidity, and like with every product that contains high acidity levels, you must be cautious on how often you use it.  The over use of this ACV mixture can lead to the degradation of your hair shaft.  

ACV HEALTH BENEFITS

Korrie, owner of "Korrie's Korner" shares how she uses Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV):





I posted this a month ago on my Facebook page!  How many of you stuck with this and are you experiencing the benefits from it?

Starting a day early for my challenge group. My first healthy habit change is going back to drinking 1 tbsp of acv and 8oz water every morning and evening. There are so many amazing health benefits to this. Here are a few:

1. It helps lower triglycerides which in return lower the bad cholesterol.

2. It helps your body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level. (This is my main reason for taking. I have a lack of energy and get a little of female infections sometimes due to a low pH level. This happens from having too much acid in your body which is my problem.)

3. Overall detoxification. It detoxifies the liver. Helps stimulate cardiovascular circulation.

4.This miracle vinegar helps to break up mucous throughout the body and cleanse the lymph nodes. Believe it or not, research suggests that apple cider vinegar can help with allergies because of its ability to reduce mucous and sinus congestion. When reducing the effects of allergies, it can also help stave off sinus infections and their related symptoms, such as sore throats and headaches.

5.This vinegar is rich in natural enzymes that can help rid your body of candida—yeasts that are attributed to thrush in humans. Candida also is blamed for creating symptoms of fatigue, poor memory, sugar cravings, and yeast infections. (I have issues with this as well.)

6. Reduces heartburn. It might seem like an oxymoron, but it really does help.

To follow Korrie simply visit her Facebook Page: Korrie's Korner!




I've been drinking Dr. Oz's Swuimsuit Slimdown Drink for four days now.  

Drinking it before each meal reduces my appetite which leads me to eat smaller portions, my cravings for sweets (especially chocolate) have decreased and it has also helped producing a regular bowel movements. 

I can't say for sure if it has helped with any cholesterol issues as I don't have any.  However, I'm hoping my lovely husband will give this a try.  Of course that will require a lot of persuasion on my behalf!  

As I said before, ACV contains high level of acidity and just the same way it can damage your hair if you use in excess or undiluted. ACV can damage your tooth enamel as well as your throat's tissue if is not diluted before you drink it.
    



We hope you give this a try! 



Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Fan Shares: Cuties Galore

Hello Everyone!! 

Show some love to all these curly cuties!! 









Thank you for all the shares! 

If you want to share your cuties with us, feel free to sent any and all photos  our pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and of course by email to caramelcurlznswirls@yahoo.com! 





Sunday, April 19, 2015

3K Facebook Fan Giveaway!

Hello Readers!! 

We have reached 3,000 Facebook Fans!! 



As a thank you for all the support and love all of you are constantly showing we have gathered some great prizes to give! 

We want to thank ours friends from Korrie's Korner and Ma Vie En Pink for being part of this big celebration. 

The Prizes Are: 


1. Creme of Nature-Wash & Condition Prize;
2. Clinique- Pamper your Skin Prize;
3. The Protein Conditioners Box Prize;
4. Creme of Nature- Repair Your Curlz Prize;
5. The Ma Vie en Pink $25 Gift Certificate Prize;
6. Korrie's Korner - Love your Nails Prize;
7. Moisturize your Skin Prize;

GRAND PRIZE- $50.00 Gift Certificate!!!

We will be selecting a winner every day for the next SEVEN DAYS starting TOMORROW, Monday April 20th, 2015!! This is our biggest Giveaway yet...

To participate in our giveaway is very simple... 

1. Like our Facebook Page: Caramel Curlz & SwirlsKorrie's Korner; and Ma Vie En Pink.
2. Each day we will be asking the fans to participate in different ways in order to be considered; 
3. The winner will be selected at the end of each day. 
4. Winners will have until the end of the giveaway to claim their prize, if the prize is not claim within the allowed time, a second winner will be chosen. Each day will be a different prize.  

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Fan Share: Perm Rods Results

Hello Readers!! 

Last week I shared the picture below on our Facebook page Caramel Curlz & Swirls Fan Page.  I found it on "Virginia Natural Beauty" Facebook page and I fell in love with the results! Her curls look so nice... 



One of our wonderful followers, "StarPrincess Dayna" shared the amazing results she accomplished when using Perm rods on her little beautiful daughter.  

Check it out!





It definitely makes you want to give it a try, right?! I love the results and she did a wonderful job! 

Monday, November 24, 2014

Natural Hair Black Friday Sales!!

     Hello Readers... it's that time again.. YES, Thanksgiving is just a few days away as well as the BLACK FRIDAY SALES!! 




   While some of the U.S. population will be making the long lines in order to acquire electronics and toys during the infamous “Black Friday Sales”, some of "US" will be waiting for the time to come to place our orders online to acquire our most favorite Hair Products! Yes, I no longer do lines, Hubby does.. 

   I will be sitting in front of my laptop waiting for the time to place my “Bee Mine” order! We are in desperate need of Bee Mine Luscious Moisturizer and since I’m deep conditioning her hair every time I wash it and we are running extremely low on the deep conditioner as well. 
Here are some of the sales you may want to keep in mind!:


Bee Mine Natural & Organic Products




Camille Rose Natural Products



Enjoy 25% Off all Camille Rose Naturals products - no exclusions! Friday, November 28th 12:00am EST - Tuesday, December 1st 12:00am EST. Use promo code: crnblackfriday. Offer is only available onwww.camillerosenaturals.com

Carol's Daughter


FOXYMANGO


MyHoneyChild

*TBA...  MyHoneyChild has announced that they will be having a sale but they have not shared the details as of yet.**  We will keep you posted! 


Miss Jessie’s current sale on Target


Miss Jessie’s : It'
s on early EXCLUSIVELY at Target and Target.com. BOGO 50% off Buy One Get One! November 14th-December 16th while supplies last. Get yours NOW!!!!

The Pomade Shop:



Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale details: 11/21-12/1--30% off all full-size products. 

Twist Braid Snap


New Items Sale!

Start your shopping early, 20% off sale at Twist Braid Snap. Save on Hair Beads, Ballies, Hair Snaps, Satin Sleep Caps, styling tools and more! (Sale includes everything except sidewinders)
Just use coupon code SAVE20 at checkout from now until midnight Dec 1st! Stop bywww.TwistBraidSnap.com and check us out!
We love the products we sell and we are sure you will too.
Happy Shopping!
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III Sisters of Nature


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Our Annual BF Sale will begins tomorrow! Nov. 27 - November 30!
Receive 50% off of our Entire Line of 3SISTERS OF NATURE. ~ Enter the code 'THANKFUL"
Visit 3sistersofnature.com!


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