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Blooming Tresses

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Florals are everywhere in fashion as of recent! One of the places they popped up was on the top of runway models heads on the catwalk and eventually fashionistas on the sidewalk. However, not everyone has the “omph” or overall lifestyle to embrace the big floral headpiece.

Don’t let that stop you, because there are plenty of other ways to get into this latest garden party chic trend without looking  like a lost fairy in the city. There are options….

  1. Flower Bunch Headband, $28, TopShop
  2. Garland Bun Rings, $8, TopShop
  3. Eugenia Kim Genie Floral Print Turban Headband, $38, ShopBop.com
  4. Piers Atkinson Silk Orchid Headband, $275, Net-A-Porter
  5. Knotted Rose Headwrap, $3.80, Forever 21

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MORNING MINUTE: OGX Penetrating Oil Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco

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Here in Memphis, it’s been raining everyday for the past week and today is the first day in a while in which I didn’t have to ponder wearing rain boots AND I didn’t have to put my hair in a high bun. One product that my hair has been loving, rain or shine, is OGX’s Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco.

A small drop of this rubbed in your hands will instantly refresh your hair; natural, chemical, straight or curly. It instantly penetrates your hair to moisturize and strengthen your hair while making it soft and refreshed.

I tend to rub a small drop in my hands and massage it through my hair and put my hair in a bun at night to let the oil do what it does OR apply the same small amount in my hair as soon as I wash my hair and let it air dry before I flat iron my hair. Plus, I apply a little as a finisher after my hair as been styled. Needless to say, I get my money’s worth with this bottle, as will you.

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Pantene’s “Not Sorry” Campaign

There is this semi-underground movement going on to empower women that is not getting the full exposure that it should. I feel that is started early last year with Sheryl Sandburg’s Lean In book and quiet movement to help empower women in their work environment and was carried on this year with the hashtag friendly #ImABoss and #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso.

Women are strong and confident, but sometimes we can be seen as timid and too apologetic for choices we consciously make.I know there have been plenty of times which I apologized my actions and/or words making someone else feel some type of way for no warranted reason. I’ve learned to digress from that and stay true to me, because I value my opinions and decisions and unless it physically or mentally affects someone else, then I don’t care. Your emotions, your problem.

So, Pantene is the latest entity to join this “empowering women” with their “Not Sorry” campaign and accompanying #ShineStrong hashtag. They are aiming women to not apologize and weaken their strength.

Learn more about #SHINESTRONG in the above video and on Pantene.com

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New Additions To The Purse

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The weather has definitely caught up with the season and this weekend, here in Memphis, it felt more like Summer than Spring. Therefore, I had to throw a couple of more things in my purse. Sunscreen and gel for my edges.

While driving the other day, my left arm was the recipient of my first tan of 2014. If you drive, then you already know that your right arm get that first tan of the year…off the rip.

So, this weekend I had to add a can of spray on sunscreen, which is great for on the go and helps you avoid spilling any sunscreen in your bag. I got this one from CVS last summer and it’s still practically full. Yay! Actually, any sunscreen will do, because this one just serves its purpose…for now.

The next thing I had to add was Creme of Nature’s Argon Oil Perfect Edges. I’m obssessed with smooth and slicked down edges, but as long as they don’t looked gelled down. It grinds my gears to see shiny and smooth edges, but the rest of the hair looks like a brillo pad. Never cute. This edge controller is a thick gelatin like gel that not only smooths the edges, but glides and blends gently with the rest of your hair. PLUS, can defend your edges through the sweatiest of sweat, which is the main reason I dropped it in my bag this weekend.

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Darker Times Ahead

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The transition to blonde was fun while it lasted, but last weekend I decided to go back to my natural dark brown. The main reason I reverted back was to help my hair get back strong and long. Fortunately, from past experience, I knew how important it is to take care of blonde/lighter hair and was very diligent about proper nourishment and maintenance. However, the maintenance became too much and I didn’t like the feel and texture of my hair. So, I’m back to brown and upped my hair care products game, because I’m back to trying to get my hair the healthiest, strongest, and best moisturized state I can get it in. So, here are a list of products that I’m using and abusing to get to the latter state.

  •  S-Curl No Drip Curl Activator, $3.99, Walgreens – Although this is very 80s jherri curl. but this stuff is the TRUTH for thick, curly hair. This is definitely my holy grail when I need a detangler and moisturizer all-in-one for my super thick and curly hair.
  • Deva Curl Heaven in Hair Moisture Treatment, $24.95, Ulta – This is a little pricey, but its utter perfection in the form of this moisturizing treatment. If you have dry, curly hair, then this might be right up your alley.
  • 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil, $48, Sephora – Don’t let the price scare you, because a little goes a long way for a long time. I apply a drop to my hands and rub it on the ends of my hair, especially at night to help moisturize my hair overnight.
  • Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment, $39.95, Ulta – Speaking of products that go along way, this is another one. Like the argan oil, I only need one drop and I apply it to clean and dripping wet hair. It help define my natural curls without the oily heaviness or residue.
  • DevaCurl No-Poo, $18.95, Ulta – I’m a huge advocate for the no-poo/co-washing of natural and/or curly hair, which is cleansing your hair with conditioner. There are plenty of companies that manufacture and sell co-washing products, including this one from DevaCurl, which is lovely.

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