Tangle Tamer Max Review

So I picked this up the other day...

I used this tool last night and I must say that I really, really like it. I purchased this with my own money, so trust me there is absolutely no reason for me to fabricate this review. I paid about nine dollars and change for this and I must say that it was well worth it. Of course, at first site it looks like the Tangle Teezer with a handle; and to be honest essentially that's what it is. I always felt that the makers of the Tangle Teezer should have put a handle on their product. So I guess I kind of got my wish (except it was through another company) LOL!

Moving on...I must say that I love this product a little bit more than my Tangle Teezer because it has a HANDLE. The handle makes it a lot easier to control and glide smoothly down my strands. I must say that this product is definitely going to be something that I reach for whenever I am detangling my hair. If something were to mysteriously happen to the one I have; I would definitely be on my way to Sally's to purchase another one.

False Advertising???

So I have recently been on the hunt for some 100% silk satin fabric; unfortunately I have run into a dead end. I think a lot of these fabric companies as well as these pop-up 100% satin bonnet companies are getting over on the consumer. I have noticed that a lot of companies market their satin as being top quality or top of the line and what I am finding is that this is not the case. Upon further research, I am noticing that at least about 90% of the companies that I have looked in to is selling polyester and marketing as 100% satin.


**The truth of the matter is the fabric is indeed 100% percent satin. Satin refers to how densely a interlocking fabric is woven. Satin itself is not an actual fabric. Therefore, you have a lot of fabric companies selling polyester fabric and calling it satin, instead of calling what it actually is and that is "polyester satin".


Now do not get me wrong I have nothing against "poly" & "ester" (lol)right. But I guess I am a person that never really paid attention to this type of stuff. I did not pay attention until I decided that I really wanted to make my own hair bonnet because I refuse to buy from some of these companies that are popping up selling these bonnets from 30+ dollars. I understand that one's time is valuable, but to sew two pieces of fabric together I think that is a bit much, especially since I am quite the seamstress myself.


The beauty supply stores around the place are not exempt from this matter. In fact they are some of the main culprits. It seems that these places are in cahoots with the manufactures of these products. A prime example is the so called satin bonnets and satin scarves that we buy all the time. These are definitely cheaply made, but it is an obvious step up from the cotton bandanas that I use to wear back in the day. 


So basically, the key points that I want you guys to take away from this post is...


*Be an informed consumer...don't let these pop-up companies and stores get the best of you.


*If you are looking to buy satin type material or bonnet that is the REAL THING and not just pretty, make sure that they are selling 100% satin silk...not charmeuse satin, acetate satin, polyester satin. Satin silk is rather expensive, but you must decide what works best for your hair and your budget (I am personally going to make my own bonnet out of charmeuse polyester satin).


*Polyester satin is not bad for you at all. Polyester satin and silk satin look and almost essentially feel the same. If you saw them in a store, you probably would not be able to make out the difference unless you know exactly what you are looking for. 


*Finally, these companies are not all bad. I guess I just hate when people use euphemisms instead of just letting people know the real.


I am done with my lengthy rant for now. I hope that you guys find this info helpful.


Take care & God Bless,


C

Happy RESURRECTION DAY!!

Hello all,


Just wanted to stop by and say Happy Resurrection day! I know that most of the world refers to this day as Easter Sunday; they dye eggs and runs around behind a little Easter bunny. But to me, this day is much, much more than that. This is the day that I celebrate my Savior getting up from the grave. Which is the reason why we can be saved on today. It is because Jesus spilled his blood on Calvary and took all of our sin and wickedness to the CROSS! I just don't understand how people could not serve a God who would do something so self-less and so wonderful. I love him!! And if you do not know him on today, it is my prayer that you will come to know him and the wonders of his glory because he is truly a marvelous God!


Take care & God Bless!


C.

Ebay: Baked Mineralize Palette

So I purchased this palette from ebay...

So far I have nothing but good things to say about this palette. All of the colors are very pretty, pigmented and of course shimmery. I bought this palette as one of my B-day gifts to myself last month. I went to the MAC store to Back 2 MAC some things and I saw that MAC came out with a new collection which featured quite a few mineralize eyeshadows and also a of couple blushes. Needless to say I was greatly disappointed to find out that the eyeshadows were $20.00 while the blushes from this line had to be somewhere around $30!! To be honest, I have really backed up from MAC lately because their prices are continuously rising. I mean seriously, their eyeshadows have gone from $14.00 to $14.50 to now $15.00 all within the last few months. I mean come on...I do not understand what they are doing. Especially with when their are plenty of comparable drug store dupes. 

I really love the palette and it is in my opinion comparable to the MAC mineralize eyeshadows. So if you are looking to purchase some of MAC's mineralize eyeshadows check out this palette from ebay. I think I paid a total of $23.00 with shipping; compared to the $20.00 for the single shadow from MAC. I just added 3 dollars and got 11 more eyeshadows. So....Yay me right!!! If you are fed up with MAC raising their prices like crazy this might be a good palette for you. Now I am not saying that I will not purchase MAC again because that would be a total lie, but I have definitely slowed down on purchasing it. I try to look for cheaper alternatives whenever possible.  

Til' next time,

C.

The Science of Black Hair (Follow up review)

Hey guys,

As promised here is my take on The Science of Black Hair Care book. I have only skimmed through the book, but the book seems very well written much like a text book. The book has a lot of good information in there regarding how to take care of afro-textured hair; relaxed as well as natural. This book has become my reference point for when I am not sure about certain products or hair tools (i.e. proper flat iron tempertures). It gives you a general reference point of how to get hair healthy and keep it that way. 

So I must say overall I am impressed with this book. I would recommend this book to any one who does not know how to take care of their hair. I would also recommend this book to someone who needs help developing a hair regimen (relaxed or natural). And finally, I would recommend this book to someone who wants to know more about the actual science of hair. Being the type of person I am (short attention span)...I would probably not pick this book up and read it page for page because as for me there are more things that I find interesting to read about than my hair ( I know a great deal about hair already). However, I will use this book regularly as a reference point to keep my hair healthy. In closing, I would definitely recommend this book. 

Toning up!!!

So I went to try on clothing yesterday because believe it or not it has been at least about two years since I have bought a new pair of jeans and what not. While I was trying on clothes, I was not happy with what I was seeing. The clothes fit, but I was not happy with the way that the clothes were fitting on my body type. Therefore, I decided it is time for me to stop being lazy, complacent and full of excuses. It is time for me to tone up, especially around my tummy and mid-section (muffin-top is not hot!!! LOL). After I had my baby 19 months ago I kicked off my workout routine really motivated. But now, not so much. I think I got bored with the same routine. So now to the point right?? I had been eyeing this spin bike for some time now...

I finally got enough money to get it so I am super-uber (is that even a word)excited for it to arrive. It is time for me to become diligent about keep my body in as best shape as possible. After all the bible declares that our bodies are the temple of the holy ghost. So I want my temple to be clean and ready on the outside as well as on the inside. 

In closing, I will be toning up by spinning and just doing regular exercise videos since I cannot afford a gym membership right now. I actually prefer to workout at home anyway, that way I do not have to take my kids to the gym and worry about them while I am working out and they are in the daycare. Also, I don't have to use those unsanitary showers (I suffer from germ-o-phobia...don't judge me! LOL).

So if you feel the same way I do or if you just desire a change join me on my journey. That's it for now. TTYL. 

Getting back in the Swing

Hey guys,


I guess it is high time that I get back into the swing of things. I have just been going on with life and I feel that I have totally abandoned you guys. But please rest assured that you were in my thoughts. You know how you get when...you know you need to get certain things done, but you are just to lazy to do it? Yeah, I have been having one of them months. Aside, from that I was blessed to have another birthday this month. Thank God! I know some people dread having there birthday because they start to feel old. But in this day in age it is nothing but a blessing to see another day, let alone another year. People are at a place where they are hopeless and killing themselves as well as others. So when I say that I Thank God, I truly mean it I truly Thank God! I hope all is well with you guys and now on to the postings. Take care for now and look forward to the new posts. Oh...and BTW Happy New Year!