- Saturday, January 25, 2014
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Hey everyone! Today I'm going to share with you all my tips and tricks to healthy relaxed hair. Now while everyone wants long hair, for it to be healthy you need it to be healthy. I'm sure we all know that dry, damaged hair will never grow. Achieving even semi-healthy hair is a process, but here are products and methods I use to get your on the right track.
Deep Conditioners
Avanti Silicon Mix || My number 1 choice in all the deep conditioning treatments (and I've had my share of them) is the Silicon Mix by Avanti. Produced in the Dominican Republic it is formulated for ethnic hair types. This conditioner adds so much life and moisture to your hair. I used to have visibly heat damaged hair especially my ends. After using this religiously for around 2 years, my hair looks and feels so much stronger. This product is raved about by many people with various hair types and it never disappoints.
You can find it here - http://amzn.to/NfbVr2
Hair Oils
Parnevu T-Tree Scalp Oil || When I got the chance to try this oil from Parnevu, I was really excited. As we continue to relax our hair the chemicals in the relaxer can strip the scalp and cause it to dry out. I have extremely dry scalp when my hair has just been washed. I love to use this oil in my scalp to calm the itching sensation and soothe my scalp. Tea Tree is a great anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory treatment. You can't go wrong with treating your dry scalp with this amazing oil.
You can find it here - http://amzn.to/OIFt1N
Doo Gro Mega Thick Growth Oil || This oil is great for hot oil treatments. It is important to add moisture to the hair with these treatments once in a while. I wouldn't recommend a hot oil treatment every week, or even every other week. This is something I do in the warmer months, maybe every month. I distribute this oil all through my hair, especially my ends, and cover with a plastic cap and then continue on with my day. I sit under a heating cap for some time during the day and then rise it out after it being in my hair for around 5 hours. Washing all the oil out (very thoroughly) I go to the salon and let them do the regular roller set. This oil gives my hair a healthy shine and helps mend split ends.
You can find it here - http://amzn.to/1pm7zen
Leave-in Conditioners
Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave-in Cream || Now while I haven't tried this leave-in myself, I have heard amazing things within the "Relaxed" community. This leave-in has Macadamia Oil in it and that helps to aid dry and dull hair. A leave-in can help moisturize the hair and minimize frizz after it has been washed. This specific leave in is formulated for more coarse hair types, so it works great on curly and textured as well.
You can find it here - http://amzn.to/1dBafzp
Styling Glosses
Razac Perfect for Perms Polishing Gloss || Now, if you have gotten your hair done at a Dominican Hair Salon or a Black Hair Salon, you have seen this in one form or another. This historic product is used after your hair has dried (or as a leave-in) to give a healthy scent and shine. It isn't heavy of oily which makes it perfect for applying to freshly washed hair. I use this every day in my hair to give that "healthy" look. I'm also obsessed with the scent that it has.
You can find it here - http://amzn.to/1fPw3Hh
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- Sunday, January 19, 2014
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I'm keeping it really simple with this tutorial. You don't have to have many products to complete it. The eyes only take less than 5 minutes. I added falsies because I am obsessed with them, and how they add that extra pop to my eyes. You could always skip that step if you'd like. I have a sock bun tutorial on my channel if you are interested in achieving my hair style. Enjoy!
Products used...
EYES
E.l.f Eyelid Primer || HERE
Cailyn Gel Eyeliner in 'Black' || HERE
E.l.f 32 Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette || HERE
Nicka K Eyeliner Pencil in 'Black' || HERE
Red Cherry Lashes in 'Demi Wispies (DW)' || HERE
Nicka K Jumbo Eyeliner Pen || HERE
FACE
Iman BB Cream in 'Earth Deep' || HERE
Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in 'Deep' || HERE
La Femme Blush in 'Cinnabar' || HERE
E.l.f Studio Blush in 'Gotta Glow' || HERE
LIPS
Nyx Lip Pencil in 'Natural' || HERE
Nyx Round Lip Stick in 'Thalia' || HERE
- Saturday, January 11, 2014
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Thanks so much to all those who entered and a special thanks to Cocotique.
- Saturday, December 28, 2013
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Today I'm sharing with you all this amazing makeup that I have been loving lately. I actually wear this look to school, and I though that it would be great for any holiday festivities. While I am Muslim, I don't celebrate Christmas. But my lovely readers and viewers might, so I hope you all enjoy this look. Tell me how you like it. P.S You should go enter my giveaway...
Iman BB Cream in 'Earth Deep' - HERE
Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in '05 Deep' - HERE
La Femme Blush in 'Russet' - HERE
Wet n' Wild Mega Glo Illuminating Powder in 'Starlight Bronze' - HERE
-Eyes
E.l.f Eyelid Primer - HERE
E.l.f Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in 'Gala' - HERE
E.l.f 32 Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette - HERE
Nicka K Eyeliner Pen - HERE
Red Cherry Lashes in 'Demi Wispies (DW)' - HERE
-Lips
Nicka K Lip Liner in 'Nude' - HERE
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in 'Natural & Perfect' - HERE
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- Saturday, December 21, 2013
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Hello everyone. Now we have all heard of beauty box subscriptions. I agree that they are a great way to try out great products. But while there are many out and about, there aren't
many that carry brands for the Women of Color. Most popular beauty boxes don't have the option of customizing the boxes to your skin color and hair type. Today I am sharing with you my video review of a Cocotique box. Cocotique is a
beauty box subscription service that supplies samples and full size products based around Women of Color. At only $20 per month you can have amazing products at your doorstep. I had the opportunity of reviewing their November box and I am completely impressed. My video review shows you all that I think of the box and if you watch towards the end I give you a chance to win the Limited Edition December Cocotique Box. I greatly encourage you to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a great box for yourself, or even a friend or family member.
I have a great 10% coupon code below, if you want to try Cocotique.
I have a great 10% coupon code below, if you want to try Cocotique.
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Here's how to enter the giveaway...
- Follow @LoveCocotique on Twitter
- Follow @Cocotique on Instagram
- Like Cocotique on Facebook
- Subscribe to my YouTube channel
- Leave a comment on the giveaway video telling me what videos you would like to see from me
*By completing all of the steps above you will be entered with 5 entries! || Complete the widget above*
This giveaway will run for 2 weeks from December 14th to December 28th.
I will be announcing the winner here on my blog as well as on YouTube. Good luck!
- Friday, December 13, 2013
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I'm changing up my video style, I want to put up more professional, quick and informative videos for you all. My first new video is my updated everyday face makeup. I have also changed how I wear makeup. Gone are the days that I wear 1 to 2 pumps of foundation, I now use a half to 1 pump. I think it works better for my skin and makes it look better. I break everything down from my foundation to mascara and my lips. Tell me how you like this new video, and makeup. Until next time...
Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse in 'Cocoa' - HERE
Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in 'Deep' - HERE
La Femme Blush in 'Russet' - HERE
Cailyn Gel Eyeliner in 'Black' - HERE
Benefit They're Real Mascara - HERE
Nicka K Lip Pencil in 'Nude' - HERE
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in 'Natural' & 'Perfect' - HERE
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- Saturday, November 23, 2013
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