Category Archives: NATURAL HAIR

NATURAL HAIR, PRODUCT REVIEW

Alikay Twist Out

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Hey lovelies!

Last month I had the pleasure of shopping the curlBOX office at their holiday party. Two of the products I snatched up were these products from the Aalikay Naturals line

  
I had never tried this brand before so I was excited to have them gifted to me.

This weekend I decided to give them both a try. I used the Honey And Sage Deep Conditioner to both cleanse and condition my hair. 

  
Let me just say, this stuff right here is amazing! The thing that really won me over with this product is that when I was done and my hair was soaking wet, I went to squeeze my hair of the excess water and there was nothing, NOTHING!! My hair had soaked up all of the water! Talk about moisture retention! I have never had a product allow my hair to do that.

Once my hair was clean and conditioned I applied the Moisture Rich Hair Parfait to set my twist out and hopefully seal in all that water.

  
This product is nice and thick! I applied it to all of my hair and twisted it

  
In the morning my hair was FULL of moisture, and the definition was everything!

   
  I have no idea what took me so long to try this product line, but I will definitely be trying more.
That’s it for now.

XOXO,

~TJ

NATURAL HAIR

2015 Best of TJLuvsBeingNatural

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Hey lovelies!

After spending all year creating unique styles I wanted to review some of my absolute best styles so I have a benchmark for next year. This year I have consolidated those styles into a single video.  Click the image below to see my 2015 Best of TJluvsbeingnatural year end video featuring 11 style categories and my top 4 picks for each category.

  
More to come in 2016!  

XOXO

~TJ

NATURAL HAIR

curlBOX Holiday Party

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Hi luvs!

So, I had the pleasure of attending the curlBOX Holiday Party! Most of you know that I am a big supporter of this brand. They do an amazing job introducing naturals to new products at an affordable price. Getting my curlBOX every month is a big treat! So, when I received the invite I was trilled to get the opportunity to meet some of the beauties behind this brand.

  
The two ladies behind the social feeds and events we love so much are Victoria (top photo) and Delia. They are super sweet!

   
 
And of course I got to meet, chat it up and serve face with curlBOX Founder & CEO Myleik Teele who is such a huge inspiration to so many especially with her #MyTaughtYou podcasts. If you haven’t already be sure to check her out here.

   
 
I met some beautiful naturals and even won some goodies like this book by Shonda Rymes called The Year of Yes. Can’t wait to get into it!

  
I also had the opportunity to shop the curlBOX office!! Just look at all these great products I got. Deets and reviews to come!

 
That’s about it! I had a blast celebrating the holidays with one of my favorite brands.

  

INSPIRATION, NATURAL HAIR, Tutorials, UNDERCUT

Holiday Flexi Rod Cluster Curls

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Hi luvs!

My Come Through Holiday Series continues with another great DIY tutorial. This time I’ve got some gorgeous Flexi Rod cluster curls achieved with a combination of Lottabody products. Look at these big soft curls!

   
   
This style is perfect for your casual holiday get togethers. Want the deets on how I got this look? Click here.

XOXO

~TJ

INSPIRATION, NATURAL HAIR, STRAIGHTENED NATURAL HAIR

Why You’re So Bored with Your Straightened Hair

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The fall/winter seasons are probably the most common time of year for naturals to straighten their hair, simply because the humidity isn’t as high and there’s more of a chance for straight hair to last. Well, this weekend I decided that I would also take advantage of the season. The result, this awesomeness.

 

I did video tape the process but that will come later. Today, I want to talk about the real reason so many naturals get bored with their hair when it’s straight and how to overcome that. Most naturals think that straight hair is boring, but the reality is, what they’re doing with their straightened hair is boring! 

Although we love the short term change of having straight hair, when you’re used to dealing with highly textured hair it is really easy to be underwhelmed with flat, limp hair. I never have this problem and here’s why:

1. Mindset! Rather than thinking about all the things I can’t do with my hair because it’s straight, I think about all the things I can do because it is! 

2. I look at straight hair as an opportunity to achieve a completely different look on a style I’ve already done. A style done on highly textured hair vs. straight hair looks completely different!

 
3. I don’t straighten my hair just to wear it down! This is where most naturals go wrong. If you straighten your hair just to wear it down of course you’re going to get bored! There are no kinks, curls or texture to keep you entertained. I straighten my hair to open up the opportunities for styling. I almost never wear my straight hair down. 

This year, try getting creative with your straight hair. Really embrace the luxury of natural hair versatility. Here are some styles to get you inspired 

     

    
    
 

INSPIRATION, NATURAL HAIR

Tip Top Holiday Hair

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Hi beauties!

As a part of my Come Through Holiday Hair Series I wanted to talk about a super simple style with tons of versatility and opportunity to customize to your personal style, top knots! This look is commonly used as a go to style for lazy hair days but can totally work for your holiday event hair. 

Here are 3 tips and top knots to inspire you in creating your own Tip Top Holiday Hair look

1. Don’t be afraid if your top knot is off center. I chose this look today and am in love with its character! 

  

2. My twist, pull & pin technique works perfectly for a top knot! Just twist 2 or more sections of the ponytail, pull them in various directions and secure with bobby pins.

  
  

3. A twist out can be easily transformed into a chic top knot style. Just pull it up heigh, tuck and secure with bobby pins.  
 
  

That’s it! Three easy styles for your upcoming holiday events.

XOXO

~TJ

  
 

NATURAL HAIR, Tutorials, UNDERCUT

Fancy Holiday Hair Pin Curls

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Hi lovelies!

The Come Through Holiday Hair Series continues with my second DIY tutorial for these fancy pin curls. This style is perfect for a more upscale holiday event. Pair it up with some sequin and a bold red lip and COME THROUGH!

   

   
Click here to get the deets and step by step on this style. 

XOXO

~TJ