18 June 2013

CoCoBear's Hair Care


So way back when I said I would share how I wash, condition and style CoCoBear’s hair. I have finally put the post together (yeahhhhh me). This is another picture heavy post as I wanted you all too get the real feel of each step I do on her hair. Ever little girl or boy with curly kinky hair has different texture’s, however they all need moisture and TLC to thrive.

Check the steps below…
Left-right: Hair ready to be washed, Shampoo using Anita Grant Babassu bar, texture of hair after rinse, Detangle using Tresemme Naturals Vibrantly Smooth

Both these conditioners can be found in most beauty stores. I used TRESemme for moisture and it has fantastic slip for detangling purposes  I only do a protein treatment once every 6 weeks, sometimes using the Organics Roots Stimulate Hair Mayo. Click for Anita Grant for shampoo bar.

Those little bits wash right out, its just the egg used in the conditioner. Egg is a fantastic source of protein. The plastic cap is left on for 20-30 mins to help penetrate the hair strands.
Washed, conditioned and water was absorbed using an old T-Shirt, as a towel catches on to hair strands. 

Left-right: Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In conditioner and Raw Shea Butter. I apply both to each section of hair, starting from the bottom working my way up. You really don't need allot of product ( hence my picture ).

I use a mix of Olive oil and Jamaican Black Castor oil for the scalp. I switch up the use of the other oils all the time, for example sometimes I add to make my conditioners special other times one or two are the final step in locking in moisture. 

After rubbing both products on her hair, I part it into medium size sections and twist the hair in two. I then thread the hair with hair thread, this stretches the hair out and the twist stays neat for double the time. FACT. Here’s a YouTube clip from GirlsLoveYourCurls on how to African thread. I was terrible when I first tried (I've got high standards) but after doing it twice, I’m good too go. Threading is great if you are like me and don’t blow dry your little ones hair. Because once you take the twist down you have a similar effect.



All done!

Any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below or email us (all info is in contacts section or below) Don’t forget to subscribe.

Kisses

CoCoBear&Me


02 June 2013

Curlvolution

Hey people! On Saturday 25th May myself, CoCoBear and my friend made are way down to Curlvolution's Curlfriends day out. I went last year and was excited to see what would be on display. It was a GREAT day! Our minds where filled with useful tips on hair and we saw some amazing hair styles, not forgetting a who’s who of the natural hair scene. They had vendors there promoting products and offering advice on all things hair and beauty. Some of the Vendors where Afrocenchix, BeUnique, Sheabutter cottage, Beautiful textures, Design Essentials, Curls Unleashed and Root 2 Tip. Check out the pictures below, to see what went down.

(PIC HEAVY POST!)


Charlotte Mensah of Hair Lounge, created this gorgeous look using the Beautiful Textures line.
Monique & CoCoBear


Belinda Raji fonder of BeUNIQUE Hair Care

Patrice Grell Yursik A.K.A Afrobella and Energetic host Action Jackson.

One of the TALIAH WAAJID family members.


Design Essentials, love all these looks!

Curls! There kid’s line Curly Q’s has been CoCoBears staples for a long time now.

 Left to right: Model and Nicole from Kinks Curls and More.  Teshna from QueenTeshna. The ladies of NaturalHairDaily. Hey, UKNaturals . A friendly team member. Cynthia from KICKIN’ IT WITH THE KINKS. Same fly girls! Kaila from NubiansLife. Buki rockin’ vibrant Neon and lushes curls. 

Top tips from the day
Afrobella- When asked how do you deal with writing a post on a topic that has already been covered.  Answer- I only comment on a particular topic when I feel passionate about it.

ROOT2TIPS- You don’t always have too cornrow your child's hair to see growth! Given that her daughter Heaven has waist length hair I think she may have a point.

Dr. Reginald Mitchell of ORS ( formally Organics Root Stimulator ) Said women need to wash their hair more often. Imagine being next to a women that hasn't washed their weave in two months! Ahhahahaahhahahah this man is funny. He also said it was important to exfoliate your scalp, as dead skin cells block new hair growth.

I’m sure Curlvolution will hold another Curlfriends day out. I for one will be there again. Congratulations to the whole Curlvolution's team for putting on an entertaining, informative and welcoming event.  

Kisses

Mariama