November 2014 Update

I know I've been super MIA well there's a reason and the reason is Im expecting!!! I've just been spending a lot of time enjoying my pregnancy experience. But, I'm stopping by with a hair update for you all! xo

As you all know I straightened my hair in May when the hubs and I got back from Kuwait. & up until now I haven't straightened it sense then. My major style in the in between time was Senegalese twist ( I still followed my normal regimen otherwise) I wanted to keep them in for longer than a month but my hair kept frizzing up and I was afraid my hair was underneath drying out even with moisturizing it through the twists. So I removed them sooner than I'd like I was nervous with what my hair would feel like and if any had broken off. To my surprise although it was dry it was nothing a hot oil treatment along with a deep conditioner couldn't fix. I ended up straightening my hair and I noticed immediately it was fuller. I wasn't sure if I had retained any length until I reviewed my images from may. This is why I suggest taking images for yourself as references!!

May  |   Oct 

(Im not wearing the same top left side is sports bra and right side is pink tank top)

xoxo

September 2014 update

I've been gone for a while but I wanted to come back with a hair update!

I've been continuing my normal regimen and my hair seems to be growing I'll post images of growth comparisons soon


Right now my hair is currently:

These twist are the best they are Senegalese twists. I didn't realize there would be so many on my head when I was finished lol. But I do love them nonetheless. Im unsure how long they will last but I'm hoping I can keep them in for quite sometime (judge me not lol)

Results - Wet Hair Twist Out

Hey Y'all IM BACK!!! :) It's been a minute since I've had a post xo Enjoy!

Well, the story is pretty simple. I haven't worn a twist out from wet hair out and down EVER. I would aways pull it back into a pony tail because I didn't like how it looked on me with the shrinkage etc & my hair was thinner towards the ends and not as healthy as it is today. But Im happy to say I FINALLY like how it looks!!! 

So here's a little Explanation This wasn't a twist out (Next two images below) it was a wash and go (but I pretty much would wear them both the same) I would pull my hair back.

You can see how thin my hair was towards the ends here

But, now with my growth and the health of my hair improving. I'm super happy I finally like the way it looks just out. I took a major chance rocking this style as I was helping a friend with her photography and honestly I didn't even realize the big chance I was taking because prior to the shoot I hadn't realized until after like wait I've never worn my hair like this before lol.

• Products used Leave In Conditioner Mix

& no the hair isn't wet when I take the twists out. I only call it that because the hair was wet when I twisted it and I normally do Dry Hair Twist Outs...When the hair is already dry when I decide to twist it up!!! xo

The look lasted for a few days

xo JBeauty 

Natural Eyebrow Look Tutorial

How To Create a Natural Looking Eyebrow

I've decided to do a natural eyebrow tutorial video it's pretty simple and self explanatory if you watch it so I don't have to write much but I'll explain a few things.

• Go light on the concealer if you do not plan on using foundation as well. Use a color closer to your skin color. 
• I only did one of my eyebrows lol
• My Eyebrows were not done (meaning there were extra hairs lol)

Products Used

• Eyebrow Cake Powder
• I used Mac Concealer & L' Oreal 
• Brown Brow Pencil 
• Angle Tip brush to apply Eyebrow Cake Powder
• Angle Tip Brush to apply 1st coat of concealer second coat I used a L'Oreal stick concealer
• Angled Sponge to blend
• Eyebrow Brush 

I can't think of anything else you all might ask but if you have anymore questions just leave a comment or email me JbeautyHealthyLife@gmail.com. I did this tutorial spur of the moment so I hope it's pieced together well.  Im thinking about also doing  a more dramatic eyebrow tutorial look so keep a look out for that.

Song By: @RacquelleDolore

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How To - Straighten Your Natural Hair Properly

Wash + Flat Ironing 

Hair Pre -Wash (Heatless Look)

When I'm going to straighten my hair I prefer to use a clarifying shampoo & then wash with a sulfate free shampoo to re add some moisture. I don't frequently use a Sulfate Shampoo It strips your hair of everything including the good moisture & natural oils. So I wouldn't suggest making a habit of using it. But when you are straightening your hair you want to assure all the heavy oils are removed so that you aren't burning your hair by straightening on "dirty hair".  I use vo5 or Suave Clarifying Shampoo and do a double wash on my hair. Both products are affordable. I then apply my normal Cream of Nature Intensive Conditioning Treatment mixed with a little bit of sun flower oil or olive oil to seal some moisture back into my hair. Twist my hair up into four sections .

I allow that to sit for at least 30 minutes. I then rinse the conditioner/oil out & towel dry.

I hadn't clarified my hair in months and once I did my curls had gotten super tight and bouncy. I was shocked lol.

I section my hair and thoroughly apply a heat protectant. Then I began my blow drying process.

I section my hair into four section sometimes only two. I apply my Biotin & Collagen light weight oil mist work it through my hair and then begin blow drying.

After I  complete the blow drying process. I set my Flat Iron to 380 degrees and section my hair again and apply my Anti Frizz Serum and. I do the comb chase method when straightening my hair as needed. Which you will see in the video. After I complete the flat ironing process I either leave my hair as is or style and WALAH luscious straight natural hair.

I haven't straightened my hair in about 7 months so I will dust my ends as necessary I will not just cut because of the time frame rather than checking and clipping/dusting what needs to be removed. I normally don't even my hair out as one side of my hair normally grows quicker (The side actually has flip flopped over the years) and I over all don't mind one side being a little longer than the other.


(I ended up trimming about an inch of hair off)

Products Used: 

-Hot Tools Flatiron set to 380 degrees

-Zoe Flatiron used on Med-High Heat

-Fruitis Heat Protectant

-Thick & Fulls Biotin & Collagen light weight oil mist

-Anti Frizz Serum

-Suave Clarifying Shampoo

-Creme Of Natural Moisturizing shampoo

-Creme of Natural Conditioning treatment

-Olive Oil

Any Questions or Requests Email JbeautyHealthyLife@Gmail.com or Comment Below

How To: Homemade Protein Treatment

Limp, Dry & Old lol..Yikes looking thirstaayyy

On my  Healthy Hair Journey I've learned so much about my natural hair that I wish I knew sooner. Protein Treatments are very important in strengthen your hair strands & keeping your hair structured properly. I would focus on making sure my hair was moisturized (in the beginning) failing to pay any attention to if my hair was getting the proper amount of protein it needed to thrive. The truth is you need a proper balance of protein and moisture you simply cannot have healthy strong hair if you are lacking either or.

Our hair is about 70% Keratin Protein by nature. Hair that breaks with very little tension or stretching is a sign of an overabundance of protein, and a deficiency of moisture. So you want to find and work with a healthy balance that works for your own hair. If your hair stretches more than normal then snaps you should add more protein in your hair routine. Or if your hair feels limp/flat you probably need to add more protein treatments into your regimen. If you hair feels dry/ brittle that is a moisture problem so add more moisture. The leave in mix I've written about previous will work great for that.

What My Protein Treatment Consists Of:

• 2 Large Eggs
• 2 Table Spoons Mayonnaise 
• 2 Table Spoon Olive Oil
• 2 Table Spoons Sunflower Oil

I call my method the QUAD-2 Method. It reminded me of how much of each product I need. Mix it up thoroughly so that the mixture has a good consistency.  Damp your hair and section it off into four sections. Apply a generous amount to each section coating the hair completely. I would start off using less so that you assure you have enough to cover your entire head and then go back through with whatever you have left. 

I cover my hair with a plastic bag/shower cap for about 20 minutes. Then I remove the cap and allow my hair to air dry. The mixture will dry on your hair leaving it stiff and hard. You do not want to comb or manipulate your hair when it is in this state.

Hair is covered with protein treatment mixture. The mixture has dried

After the mixture has completed dried on your hair you want to rinse your hair with warm/cool water. (avoid hot you don't want scrambled eggs in your hair lol) Rinse thoroughly until your hair feels like it is no longer coated. Next you will need to do a light shampoo (sulfate free shampoo) Wash you hair normally and assure their is no left over protein treatment mixture in your hair.

After Protein Treatment Mix is Rinsed Out & Hair is Shampooed

Hair is shiny and healthy.

For me my hair feel's lighter and softer after a protein treatment

I like to replenish my hair with moisture being that protein treatments can be drying to you hair (although necessary for your moisture protein balancing).. So I follow this process with my leave in conditioner process. For me after this treatment is completed my hair feel's lighter and softer. Pay attention to your hair to know exactly what it needs because our hair definitely speaks to us if we pay attention.

Any questions comment below or email JbeautyHealthyLife@Gmail.com

Chunky Twist Out - Results

 Chunky Twist Out 

On Dry Hair

This is one of my favorite styles!!! This requires no heat, no water & the curls are amazing!All you need is a comb and something to curl your ends I used bobby pins. I wasn't really combing my hair without water before. Although I still wont do it much I found out I was limiting myself on styles!!!

I did mine on dry hair following my bantu knot style. When I was over it. I Combed (bottom up) the bantu knot curls out and proceeded to section my hair in chunky sections. Be sure to section your hair in the direction you want your hair to lay. I chose a side part. It's really simple just two strand twist your hair you can do flat twists in the front for it to lay nicely. After I completed twisting I twirled the ends with my finger into a circle and held it with a bobby-pin. But I'm sure using some form of curler would be easiest.

They say second day hair is best!! lol & "They" are right!!! #FAINTS 

Here's a little shrinkage fun! <3 xo

xoxo

If you'd like a How To on this look Just email me

JBeautyHealthyLife@Gmail.com