Hey ladies!
I got some exciting news, I have made it to the top 5 nominees of the 4th Fashionista Award on the Fashiontabulos Blog (see what I did there :P) http://thatchicfashionblog.wordpress.com. The lovely owner Ms. Vanessa just informed me so I wanted to share and hopefully collect a few of your votes 😉
Thank you!
Hey Maicurlies!
As you can probably tell, I have fallen in love with pencil skirts! I just find them really elegant and flattering. I actually think if you are a little curvy they bring out the best of your curves!
Paired with a chic blouse, pretty heels (aren’t they cute) and complimenting earrings you can wear pencil skirts to work, a lunch meeting or out for dinner with your significant other.
Let me know if you love pencil skirts too!
Hey Maicurlies!
I have a new article on Global Couture about: How to treat an itchy scalp.
This is a screen shot of the article which you can read in full here.
How to Care for an Itchy scalp
I would love to hear your feedback!
Thanks
Maicurls
The Fashionista Award
Hey Mailcurlies,
I am SUPER honored to be nominated by the beaaautiful Ms. Kesia owner of IslandKynks (thank you love!) for the Fashionista Award hosted by That Chic Fashion Blog.
Part of the nomination is to answer a few questions and then to nominate other bloggers and share the love so here it goes:
1. What motivated you to start blogging?
The number one reason was because I personally found so much help online and I truely believe that if it was not for the online naturalista community I would not have come as far as I have with my hair. My family were very supportive but I was able to share & learn through the online community and wanted to “give back” in any way I could. If my blog can help one transitioner/natural I am a happy girl! Plus I am obsessed with all things natural so this was a way for me to unburden my family who have to listen to me go on about hair A LOT! 🙂
2. Favorite movies?
I am a big crime, “true life”, thrillers and “movies that touch the heart” fan so: The Godfather, Blow, I am Sam, Schindler’s list, American Gangster, Donnie Brasco, The Departed, In America, The Pianist, Invictus, and basically ALL Johny Depp movies because he is an amazing actor & HOT!
3. What is you’re dream career?
I would love to own my own Cafe where have a little section to sell DIY Jewelry and homemade Hair products (mainly butters) .I want to work with a non-for-profit organization in Africa to help raise funds for African Women and children to help build hospitals and schools.
4. Top wish list items at the moment?
I do not REALLY need/want but I wouldn’t mind a ticket to visit New Zealand to see my best friend who got married and had a baby and I couldn’t make it for the wedding or birth or her beautiful baby girl.
5. Favorite television shows?
Currently just finished Game of Thrones, Hannibal & Grey’s Anatomy impatiently awaiting new seasons!
6. What store do you find yourself shopping in the most?
Forever 21, Zara, H&M, Pimkie
7. Favorite fashion designers?
Charles and Keith Wong (CHARLES & KEITH Shoes and Accessories), Calvin Klein
8. Describe you’re dream vacation?
Going to a lush tropical island with my sister for a little bonding time doing absolutely nothing apart from visiting the spa, sun bathing, eating good food, drinking yummy cocktails, visiting local markets and mingling with the locals!
9. What are the goals for you’re blog?
I hope to be able to help some people through my own personal experiences, learn from others and develop a great connection with my readers and other bloggers! I would love for it to become and learning and sharing platform.
10. If you had the opportunity to interview a celebrity, who would it be?
If I had the opportunity (and the capability of inventing a time machine) I would go back in time and interview Tracey Chapman! I love her voice, music & her hair!
I nominate:
Go ahead ladies!
The requirements for the competition can be found on That Chic Fashion Blog.
Once again Thank You Kesia means a lot girly! 🙂
Maicurls
Hello Maicurlies!
I hope you are having a fantastic day!
I have a new favorite Natural & Fashion Site that I want to do a little “shout out” to, Global Couture. For those of you already in the know…isn’t it an AMAZING Site?? I love it! And for those of you that haven’t checked it out (yet) DO IT! The owner, the lovely Ms. Patricia Kelly not only has a blog/site but also has an online store where you can find accessories, appearal, bags even phone covers. Please do check out her Store.
I am proud to say that I am now a new guest contributor to Global Couture and have already had one article posted.
Is your hair breaking or shedding?
You can read the whole post here.
They are actually looking for contributors so in case you are looking to gain a little experience in writing for a very professional blog please click on the image below to find out details of how you can join the team!
Global Couture Contributors Wanted
Whenever I have a new article up on Global Couture I will make a quick post here in case some of you are interested in the topics I cover over there.
Don’t forget to check out Global Couture!
Thanks
Maicurls
Hey Maicurlies,
So as the title indicates I stretched my hair out using my heatless “Blowout” method. With this I really really get my hair stretched – it of course is not as stretched as it could be if I were to use a blow dryer but for a heatless method I love it.
Faux Blowout in a ponytail
Now before I start explaining, I want to point out…stress…that I work with dry hair to do this and I am UBER CAREFUL while manipulating dry hair. Manipulating dry hair can lead to damage if you are not careful, gentle and patient so I can not say it enough, I am SUPER CAREFUL with this otherwise breakage ends up being the result.
I have a video up of my method on my Channel which you can see below.
Products/Tools Used (click on the products listed for my recipes)
Prepping Tools
I usually always start off with hair that has been stretched in some form just because it makes it easier to then completely comb out my curls. I am starting off with day 4 hair (a twist-out I only used my Leave-in no styling product when I set the twists).
Day 4 Twist-out
Process
Prep Hair – Split hair, lightly mist leave-in conditioner & seal with Oil.
Finger Detangle – I very carefully finger detangle
Comb – I comb out the curls really carefully and slowly
Option 1: From here I will apply my styling product to twist, braid, Bantu Knot etc my hair or
Option 2: Otherwise I will wear my hair out with option two:
Faux Blowout when I wear it out.
I would love to hear what your method is. Do you use heat? How? If not what do you do?
Thanks
Maicurls
Hi Maicurlies,
To dry style or wet style that is the question.
Some people prefer to set a style on dry hair while others prefer to work on wet/damp hair. External elements such as the weather can play a role, working with stretched or un-stretched hair and the types of products you use also come into play.
As for me, it depends on what I am planning on doing with my hair and how I want the results to look. Generally when I style on damp/wet hair I get a more “controlled” result (if that is the correct word for it). My hair has more clumped curls and definition. I keep my hair really damp with my spray water bottle while styling and then apply my products.
Wash and Go with Flax Seed Gel (Left completely damp hair – Right after air dried )
(P.S. The photo above is of the same day, left when I finished doing my wash-n-go and right after my hair air dried. My hair is really fine and when wet looks ridiculously thin and mousy!)
When I style on dry hair, even though I do not “wet” my hair, I use something to lightly mist my hair, usually a few spritzes of my DIY Spray Leave-in or a tiny dab of my Creamy Leave-in conditioner. I will either directly seal with my DIY Mixed Sealing Oil or if I want extra hold I will first apply my DIY Flaxseed Gel followed by my Mixed Sealing Oil. Recently I started using my DIY Whipped Butter.
While I love the definition I get when I style on wet/damp hair, I feel like my hair looks the best when I work on dry hair. For whatever reason when I set on wet hair, the results seem too controlled (if you know what I mean). In order to get more fluffy results, I end up having to manipulate my hair which then results in more frizz then fluff because I always try to get rid of the “flat top” on my roots. It is also more time convenient for me to work on dry hair since I do not have a hooded dryer and it can take hours for my hair to be completed dry when it is in twists, braids, Bantu-knots etc. Another reason I like working with dry hair is that I get to stretch my hair a little and that not only means I get to take advantage of the length of my hair but it also limits tangles and Single Strand Knots (SSK’s) and I HATE those!
Wash and Go refreshed on Day 5
At the end of the day, there is no “right or wrong” way to style our hair. It all depends on what we hope to achieve, how much time we have for styling and our methods.
How do you like setting your hair? Do you usually work with dry or wet hair?
Thanks
Maicurls
Good Evening Maicurlies,
Hesh Aritha
I recorded another video! (I am trying to keep video making consistent but I over analyze EVERYTHING!) Anyways, this is part 2 of my experiments and reviews of natural Auverdic shampooos. I have already written about Aritha which you can read here. The video explains where you can purchase it, my experiments and personal “verdict” of the Auverdic shampoo.
You can watch the video below:
Please remember that this is my personal experience with the product and the review is based on the results I got after trying the product in different ways. I was not asked or compensated to mention or use the product. I bought the Aritha with my own money and have provided my own honest opinion about it.
I really would love to know if you have used Aritha before or any other Ayurvedic powder as a shampoo.
Thanks!
Maicurls
Good Afternoon Maicurlies,
Hesh Shikakai
I just wanted to make a quick post that I recorded a video about my experiments and review of Shikakai Powder as an all natural Auverdic shampoo. I already wrote about Shikakai, where you can purchase it, my experiments and personal “verdict” of the Auverdic shampoo here.
You can watch the video below:
Please remember that this is my personal experience with the product and the review is based on the results I got after trying the product in different ways. I was not asked or compensated to mention or use the product. I bought the Shikakai with my own money and have provided my own honest opinion about it.
I really would love to know if you have used Shikakai before or any other Ayurvedic powder as a shampoo.
Thanks!
Maicurls
Hello Maicurlies,
I read a really great article on Natura Magazine written by the insightful Terry Amoni. The article is something I wish I had read while transitioning, especially seeing as I was completely clueless about natural hair and how to care for both my relaxed ends and natural roots.
After The Bath, courtesy of Vlado http://www.freedigitalphotos.net
“For Transitioners: A Lesson on Scab Hair” covers to topic of Scab hair; explaining what it is, why it happens, some of the ways you can tell if you have scab hair and how to take care of scab hair.
Like I said, very insightful and I am sure quite helpful for new transitioners or even those who might have recently big chopped, since scab hair not only affects new transitioners! If you are experiencing hard or “wiry hair” that just does not seem to want to remain moisturized and soft even though you are doing everything possible to take care of your new growth/transitioning, hair take a gander at the article. If you know you are using the right products and have a proper routine but nothing is helping, it might not be your method, you might have scab hair.
Have you experienced Scab hair? How did you deal with it?
Thanks
Maicurls
Maicurls 