My most recent relaxer was on Feb. 22nd. I decided to self relax because I did not feel like my scalp being abused after my relaxer with a blowdryer. I followed my normal relaxer prep and proceeded to relax my hair. I alloted myself the whole entire afternoon and I had nothing to do in the evening either, so basically I devoted the entire day to pampering my hair. The Mizani Butter Blend relaxer is pricer than your typical drugstore relaxer kit at about $13.00 but I really liked the results.
I experienced no burning, no irritation, and no adverse effects. In fact, the most I've ever sustained as the result of a relaxer is sore area with no actual open skin and that's part of the reason why I still relax my hair to this day. Moving right along, after my relaxer I used a neutralizing shampoo I had left over from another relaxer kit (I save them and they always tend to come in handy) because even though this relaxer is pricer it doesn't come with anything, just the relaxer itself. After I thoroughly shampooed my hair with the neutralizing shampoo, I moved right along to my Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair and then started with my super conditioning routine that included steaming and traditional heat. I'm very pleased with the results and I will probably use the same relaxer next time unless something new catches my eye.
Those looking for pics expect length updates in April.



I'm a huge fan on GoSmile Touch Ups and now they are on sale at Hautelook.com! I just scored GO SMiLE Mint Touch Up Compact at 52% off at a price of $14.00
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I'll just share the images and let you comment.... what do you think about little girls with grown hairstyles?
Mel B. with daughter Phoenix Chi
Jada Pinkett Smith and daughter Willow



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Not to long ago I talked about some of the benefits of soy in both your diet and your beauty regimen. Thanks to the great folks over at Elasta QP I was able to try another product containing soy, Elasta QP Soy OYL Anti-Breakage Moisture Rich Deep Conditioner. Lately, I've been totally bad, after I relaxed my hair using Mizani Butter Blends I've been loving the sleekness of my hair so much that I've wore my hair heat styled for 2 weeks in a row! So when I received the Elasta QP goodie package with the new conditioner in it, I just had to try it out.
Product Description: ElastaQP presents Soy Oyl Protein + Vitamins! The SUPERIOR Organic Oil - Richer in protein, vitamins and Omega 3 & 6, Organic Soy Oyl infuses natural moisturizers and conditioners deep into hair to help restore strength, manageability and shine. UltraHydrating Soy contains 5 times more Omega 3 & 6 than Olive Oil for healthy hair growth and superior anti-dryness protection. Vitamin-rich Soy Protein penetrates faster and deeper into hair for the maximum protection against breakage, split-ends and dryness.
AHS Thoughts: The package is super big which I love because I use tons and tons of conditioner. I really like to scoop it out and glop it on real good, no dime sized amounts here. The consistancy reminds me of a mix between jello and mousse and the slip was almost instant, the scent is okay not fantastic but hardly even noticable. I conditioned for only 15 minutes under traditional heat and got amazing results. My hair felt totally conditioned, very soft, and it was super easy to detangle and comb through the entire length of my hair with my jilbere shower comb. Although, the label says organic oil please note that the second ingredient is mineral oil (insert the sound of teeth sucking). But regardless of whether the conditioner has mineral oil or not, I still really liked the end results.
Availability: Although I haven't seen this in my local BSS yet, it might be in yours or at the very least coming soon for about $7 to $9 dollars for the big one (32oz.) Check Elastaqp.com for more info
Ingredient Junkies: Keep Reading for the goods.
Elasta QP Soy Oyl Conditioner
Ingredients: water, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylene glycol, poylquaternium 37, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, steareth-2, steareth-20, soybean oil, hydrolyzed soybean protein, olive fruit oil, vitamin a, vitamin e, vitamin c, vitamin h, vitamin f, avocado oil, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, lanolin, hydrogenated vegetable oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, fragrance, corn oil, BHA, BHT, cetyl alcohol, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C yellow 6



I'm always on the hunt for new hair toys and I came across the H2pro Presto Flat Iron. The amount of heat this uses scares me. It features a turbo trigger to "cut styling time and simultaneously seal in moisture" by get this - reaching "450°F in a matter of seconds as the turbo trigger releases a burst of extra heat, ideal for stubborn, coarse, and thick hair in need of enhanced styling power." I wouldn't even use this type of heat to iron a shirt let alone let it get anywhere near my hair, can you even imagine? My hair would burn and break off! Plus, it's ideal for "subborn, coarse, thick" hair how can that be, when that hair type is generally more vulnerable to damage?



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