DIY Fever #2

Ok so if you didn't know March was NATIONAL CRAFT month and I took every advantage of that. Now previously I did my headboard and then decided to tackle my closet: Repair, Paint, Customize shelving, and organize. Well here it goes....

Paint

Customize

Organize

Senegalese Twist

This is my go to Protective Style for the month of March... Senegalese Twist.

Blow Out & Ends trimmed

I finally I blew my hair out and got a MUCH NEEDED trim: (I was tired so I look horrid don't judge me)

Before Trim

After Trim

DIY Fever

Lately I've been antsy (since my hair is twisted up and I can't play around with it) I decided to take up Home Decor. Which is a love of mine since I use to want to go to school for Interior Design. I wanted this Upholstered headboard for YEARS! and I found one I loved around December, but $300 for some fabric and plywood wasn't to my liking. So I decided to do it on my own. Now I'm in no mood to start a "How-To" blog too much work for my schedule. But I will def show you pictures of my process and the final look

Step 1 (Cut your plywood into whatever shape you choose)

Step 2 (Apply Foam. I used 2inch all the way down)

Step 3 (Batting)

Step 4 (Apply Fabric. I used Suede)

Step 5 (Sew the bottoms for "tufted" look)

Final Look (It's hung!)

Product Review

This is my reviews on all the many products I've used over the months.

Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel: This product applies hold to hair while adding moisture without build up. And it does just that! I was slightly skepitcal with it being a lock gel, but when I applied it for my flexi rod set my hair was soft and very manageable. I didn't have any hard or flaky feel. I will def use this again. Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $4

Knot Today Kinky Curly Leave-In: Used to detangle and condition curly, wavy, or kniky hair. I'm not a guru of Leave-in's and detanglers, but this product doesn't work with as much ease as the other girls say it does. I have to spray sections with water then apply and then comb. But once my hair dries it feels like build up and dried out. Where can you buy it? Target- $12

One 'n Only Argan Oil Curl Creme: Enhances and defines curly hair, Eliminates frizz humidity resistent, leaves curls bouncy. It left my hair soft and my braid out defined and smells yummy too! Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $10

Proclaim Argan Oil Intense Moisturizing Conditioner: Infuses moisture into hair and helps repair dry, damged hair without weighing it down. Provides brilliant shine and gently detangles. This really made my hair soft and gave me so much extra moisture. Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $7

Silken Child Leave-In Detangler: Smooths, eliminates frizz and adds shines and body to hair, provides nautral moisture balances and manageability. Instantly detangles. Love! Love! Love! This detangler even though it's geared for kids this really made my detangling process smooth and my hair soft. Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $4

Silk Elements Megasilk Leave-In Moisturizing creme: Contains olive oil and shea butter. Helps restore hair's natural moisture balance. Exceptionally rich hair moisturizer that helps transforms dry, lifeless hair into soft, shiny mangable hair. Used on my scalp and hair to maintian shine during the week on my braid and twist outs and it does the job. Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $6

Proclaim Intense Hydrating Hair Masque: This hair masque is made to condition and defrizz your tresses. And when I put it in for 20 mintues with a plastic cap (No Heat) OMG my curls weren't frizzy even after I roughed it up with the towel and you can see the sign and moisture also. I used it when I co-washed with the Proclaim Intense Moisturizing Conditioner, works wonders! Where can you buy it? Sallys Beauty Supply- $8

Update Product Kit

• "Mixed Chicks" Sulfate Free Shampoo: Biweekly
• "Mixed Chicks" DEEP conditioner: Biweekly w/ poo
• Knot Today Kinky Curly Leave-In detangler
• Silker Child Leave-In detangler
• Silk Elements Leave-In Moisturizing Leave In creme: Scalp& Hair treatment use as needed for moisture
• Carols Daughter Hair Balm: Sealant of moisture
• One 'n Only Argan Oil curl creme: define curl
• Organice Root Stimulator Lock & Twist gel: Hold for rod sets
• Proclaim Instense moisturizing conditioner: Co-wash w/ this biweekly
• Proclaim Hair Masque: Deep conditioning treatment as needed
• Silk Elements Mixed Silk Shampoo: Low Sulfate shampoo used 6-8 weeks to prevent product buildup.

Washing Regimen

Ok I have a "Washing" Regimen I follow that may seen extensive, but it's what I have to do. Everything is done in a biweekly format. Week #1 & #2:

Wash Day w/ poo (Shampoo)

- "Mixed Chicks" Sulfate Free Shampoo

- "Mixed Chicks" DEEP conditioner

-Knot Today Kinky Curl Leave-In Detangler OR Silken Child Leave-In Detangler

-Carols Daughter Hair Balm

-Argan Oil

Wash hair w/ poo, then apply DEEP conditioner w/ plastic cap for 30-45 minutes. Rinse out w/ cold water. Then seperate hair into 4 section using fingers, apply Detangler to damp small sections and detangle w/ wide tooth comb (end to root). Then apply CD Hair Balm to ends to seal in moisture. Apply Argan Oil for shine. Style as desired.

Week #2 & #4:

Co-Wash (Conditioner Wash)

-Proclaim Argan Oil Intense Moisturizing Conditioner

-Knot Today Kinky Curly Leave-In

-Carols Daughter Hair Balm

Wash hair w/ conditioner and let sit for 30 minutes. And follow detangleing process as above. Then style as desired.

When I feel is needed which is Once maybe twice a month I do a treatment which ranges depending on what I feel is needed.

-Silk Elements Reconstructer

-Olive Oil Hot Oil treatment

-Aphogee 2-in-1 Protein treatment

-Proclaim Hair Masque

And that is my hair washing regimen