Drugstore haul!

Drugstore Haul

Hi Dolls, I know it's been forever since I've posted on here and there's no legit excuse but I'm ready to jump back into the blogging world! I went shopping yesterday for some much needed from the drugstore and I thought why not have a haul for the blog.

Products shown(clockwise starting from Jergens lotion:

1) Jergens Soothing Aloe Lotion

2)Creme of Nature Argan Oil 7 - N- 1 Leave-In Treatment

3)Elasta Qp Creme Conditioning Shampoo

4)Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner

5)Pure Silk Shaving Cream (Rasberry)

6)Schick Xtreme Hawaiian Scented disposable razors

7)Nothing But mold and hold wax

8)Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil replenishing pack

9)Nothing But Cleansing Conditioner

10)African Pride Shea Miracle leave in conditioner

11)Processing caps

12)Nothing But Pure Pudding

13)rat tail comb (thick)

14)cotton balls

Has anyone used any of these products before and what was your experience like? Share in the comment section!

Check back soon for reviews for each of these products!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Today is my 20th Birthday! I'm so excited and grateful to be entering another decade of life.

Until Next Time

Gigi

Hair Goals for 2013

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Realistically I know that I probably will not follow all of these but I'm hoping that by mid year I have developed a few new healthy and fun habits for my hair!

1) Follow a consistent hair regimen
    At the moment I do not have a schedule that I use to wash, deep condition, moisturize or style my hair.
2) Try out a wider variety of hair brands and products (inner product junkie calling)
     OK, I'll admit this one might just be an excuse for me to buy more hair products.
3) Experiment with hair styles
    Even though I've been fully natural for nearly 1.5 years, I have yet to completely master a style,except     for the standard puff and mini twists.
4) Deep Condition every wash day
    I usually dc after every shampoo but sometimes when I'm feeling lazy I just use a rinse out conditioner or go straight to my leave-in! (I really need to get it together ladies!)
5) Participate in hair challenges
    I feel like I'm missing out on some of the "fun" of being natural and some of these look really interesting so I would love to jump on board in 2013.
6) Reach APL by December 2013
    This is very ambitious considering I have yet to do a proper length check or have a consistent regimen and plan to do this. But I am very optimistic and I'm hoping by achieving the other hair goals, this one won't be so  impossible after all.

Last post for 2012!

Reflections of 2012

It seems like it was just January 1st and now the year is already coming to an end.

This year I can truly say that I have experienced a myriad of emotions, from joy to heartache and sadness, in every aspect of my life and even a little with my blogging.

Lows of 2012:

• Having to take a break from college and basically having to put my plans on hold, but that is definitely changing in 2013.
• The death of my mother. I am still and probably will always feel like a part of me is missing. If your parents are still alive, appreciate them and love them while they are still here.

Highs of 2012:

• Gaining new subscribers to my blog, although it's only a little it's a lot to me because I started off this year with no subscribers. So thank you to everyone that is a subscriber and follows my blog!
• Becoming a teenager for the last time, I'll be twenty in less than two months! 
• Truly realizing what great friends I have.They were and still are there for me during all of my ups and downs!

I don't believe in resolutions but I do have goals that I would like to work towards and achieve in 2013:

• Be a more active and consistent blogger, including taking more pictures.
• Run a 5k
• Get a job
• Getting my license
• Instead of complaining about a situation, I will try to do something to change it
• Enjoy each and every day that I am alive!

What are some of your favorite memories and experiences of 2012?

HAVE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2013!

Until Next Year

Gigi

The hair thing I am most grateful for 2012

Two words, protein treatments.

 These have been a lifesaver for me this year. from homemade egg treatments to the aphogee two step, protein treatment have been my go to whenever my hair is in a crisis. 

The aphogee treatment in particular, stopped me from trimming my hair after I got heat damage that I talked about in my hair regret of 2012 post. After that incident protein treatments have become a regular part of my hair regimen. They never disappoint and they will stay for 2013! 

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Until Next Time

Gigi

My biggest hair regret 2012!

I got the idea for this post from a fellow blogger (http://findingmynaturalbeauti.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-hair-thing-i-regret-most-for-2012.html)

As crazy as it sounds my biggest hair regret of 2012 is visiting a hair salon. It was my first visit to a salon since being completely natural and my first visit ever to a natural hair salon. I was so excited but sadly my expectations were not met.

Why I regret this experience:

1. For those of you that don't know, I suffer from sebborhea a chronic skin and scalp condition that is commonly mistaken for dandruff and dry scalp. From the momnet I sat down to wash my hair, the stylist continously made rude comments about my scalp and it made me feel very incomfortable, so much that I vowed I would never return to this salon or reccommend it to anyone.

2. I will admit this one might be partially my fault, but I went to get my hair two-strand twisted and she asked of i wanted it twisted dry or wet. I foolishly said dry, so she had to blow dry my hair and I don't think she used any heat protectant but I was sure when I took out the twists and I had heat damage!

But I also consider this a learning experience and I won't be trusting my tresses in the hands of anyone else for awhile.

Stay tuned for the hair thing I am most grateful for shortly!

Until Next Time

Gigi

Happy Holidays!

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I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

This year has definitely had it's ups and downs, but a new year is the time for new beginnings and experiences. I hope that you all have a lovely  Christmas with the ones you love and cherish each and every moment!

Until Next time

Gigi