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Announcements Thursday, September 04, 2008

While on Twitter this evening, my girl & blog buddy Belle Cheveux over @ The Coarse Hair Diary msg'd me saying that she nominated me for the "I Love Your Blog!" award. I was shocked, excited & very grateful to be winning an award..winning anything for that matter..LOL! Yay Hairlicious Inc. It feels good to be loved.

Now The Rules:

1. The nominated is allowed to put this picture on their blogs.
2. Link to the person who hearted you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other people and link to them.
4. Leave a message on those people's blog to make them aware that they're nominated.

I nominate:

Crown & Glory
Black Hair Beauty
Hair-A-Mania
Habitual Beauty
The Long Hair Diaries
Love for Fitness, Fashion, Beauty & Hair Care

♥ Sunshyne

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Roux Porosity Control Conditioner 101

Hair Health Wednesday, September 03, 2008

There seems to be a lot of confusion about Roux Porosity Control Conditioner and how its used on the hair. Many ladies are having a hard time incorporating this product into their regimen simply because they do not know how to use it, what is it primarily for, and when to use it. I will address all of these questions for you.

Who: Those with chemically treated hair (color, perm, bleach, relaxer).

What: Equalizes the hair's porosity. Moisturizes, detangles, and lusterizes. Leaves hair vibrant looking and manageable.

Where: Apply to the roots and ends.

When:
1. If the hair overly dry and suffering from brittleness regardless of how much moisture is put into the hair.
2. Right before a chemical service so that the hair can readily and evenly accept the chemical service.

Why: Porosity Control Conditioner is great! Hair in its healthiest state is at a pH level of 4.5-5.5 which is acidic, therefore holding a positive charge. Damaged hair tends to be more alkaline (about 7 on the pH scale) as a result from coloring, perms, bleaches, relaxers, thermal tools, therefore holding a negative charge. Hair in this state tends to look more dull, dry, cuticles are raised, tangles occur, and the cortex is exposed causing more damage. The proper pH level can be obtained by using Porosity Control Conditioner to acidify the hair since its a low pH product. This acidic conditioner helps to compact the hair cuticles having them lay flat and constricted. When the cuticles are closed and laying flat, light is able to reflect off of your hair (giving it shine) rather than absorb it (dry/dull looking). The hair will then become positively charged allowing you to manage your hair better and have it feel & look healthier than before.

How:
1. Apply to the hair before a chemical service to prevent chemical shock to ensure predictable results. This also helps prevent overlapping of the relaxer.
2. Apply after a chemical service when additional conditioning is required. Leave on for 30 seconds, rinse out.
3. Apply to the hair in sections while detangling the hair with a wide tooth comb. This is great before shampooing. Let it sit for 5-10mins after the detangling process, then rinse out.
4. Apply after shampooing. Let it sit for 2-5mins. Rinse and follow up with a deep conditioner for better conditioning results (more moisture, shine and elasticity).
5. Put 2-3tsp of the conditioner in your deep conditioner for added slip, cortex protection, impart shine, and align the bonding of the cuticles.
6. Use as a final rinse for detangling, and smoothness, leave on for 2-5 mins, then rinse out.

Here is the break down of the ingredients in the Roux Porosity Control Conditioner:

Propylene gycol - humectant that binds water to the hair, conditioning agent.
Oleyl betaine - Derived from coconut and palm oils. An Emollient. Has superior penetrating ability.
Dicetyldimonium chloride - Conditioning ingredient used to provide smoothness and ease of combing, silicone derivative. Adds luster and sheen.
Lecithin - A natural emollient, emulsifier, antioxidant, and spreading agent, with a hydrophilic ingredient that attracts water and acts as a moisturizer.
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride - Naturally derived from Guar tree, thickening and stabilizing agent.
Lactic acid - natural pH modifier and humectant.
Fragrance - we all know what this means
Coumarin - Fragrance Ingredient
Eugenol - Liquid extracted from certain essential oils especially from clove oil. Used for its anti-inflammatory anti-irritant properties.
Hexyl cinnamal - aroma substance
Hydroxycitronellal - fragance
Methylparaben - preservatives
Propylparaben - preservatives
Dmdm hydantoin - preservatives
Titanium dioxide - A naturally occurring mineral that functions as a sun block to both UVA and UVB rays. Reflects light.
Mica - A transparent mineral. Structured in thin sheets that glide across each other. Used to provide slip, light reflection, and used to add sparkle.

As one can see, humectants, conditioning agents and a pH adjuster are present in the ingredients and they are helpful in the process of the hair absorbing moisture better, therefore aiding to the correction of one's porous hair issues. Many ladies, including myself, notice the hair's ability to absorb/retain moisture better after using the Roux Porosity Control Conditioner.

Always remember -All Chemical services are alkaline, therefore hair that has been processed this way tends to be more alkaline. pH balanced shampoo's and/or conditioners are vital in healthy hair care.

♥ Sunshyne

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August Hits and Misses!

Chit Chat Saturday, August 30, 2008

So, we are now down to the last days of August and I'm curious to know...

What are some of your Hits and Misses for this past month? What products have you tried that have been working for you and what products have been a miss?

HITS:

Hot Six Oil - It has been growing on me. I gave it another try and so far it leaves my hair smooth andseals in my moisturizer very well.

Egg Treatment - Left my hair soft, thick and strong. Definately a staple!

MISSES:

None

What about you?...

♥ Sunshyne

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I Prepoo'd & Loved It

My Regimen Thursday, August 28, 2008

I prepoo'd last night and it went very well! I will definately be incorporating it in my regimen. (For those of you that don't know what Prepoo is, please refer to the FAQ section). I mixed 3 tsp of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil & 4 tsp of Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner and applied it to my dry/unwashed hair. I placed a plastic cap over it, tied my satin scarf around it and then finished with my bonnet over everything.

In the morning I washed it out, shampooed then deep conditioned with heat for 30mins. My hair came out very very soft, no broken hairs (since my protein treatment..YAY!) and my hair was very easy to manage/style. Ever since the protein treatment, I noticed that my hair is holding/retaining moisture even better! It's true when they say that protein helps to fill in the cracks/open spaces along the hair shaft thus allowing the hair to keep more moisture.

I believe the Extra Virgin Coconut Oil was a good addition to the mix since it helps to reduce protein loss in the hair and since I was using a moisturizing conditioner, it was a great balance. Prepoo'ing overnight is a great way to give your hair a moisture treatment while you sleep & it prevents your hair from being stripped by shampoos the following morning. Some opt for oils as prepoos, it all depends on you. I like the mixture of both oil & conditioner.

♥ Sunshyne

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Wish List: Biolage by Matrix Ultra-Hydrating Conditioning Balm

Wishlist Wednesday, August 27, 2008

I've heard amazing raves & reviews about this conditioner over at HT, and I can't help myself, I just gotta try it. Im a sucka for Moisturizing Deep Conditioners. They just have a soft spot in my heart. The ingredients look pretty good IMO. Check out the stats!

Product: Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm is an essential step in the Biolage Ultra-Hydrating System for very dry, thick, coarse hair. It helps seal the cuticle, lock out humidity and eases away frizz. This is a pure Biolage Botanical Complex of Lemongrass and Wheat Germ Lipids helps condition and smooth. Biolage Ultra-Hydrating System recharges hair with intense hydration, leaving it deeply moisturized while helping to control unwanted volume. Your hair is instantly soft, shiny and manageable.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Lanolin, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tricontanyl PVP, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) Fruit, Algae Extract/Algae, Safe Leaf Extract/Salvia Officinalis, Pollen Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract/Saponaria Officinalis, Silk Amino Acids, Wheat Germ Oil/Triticum Vulgare, Lemongrass Extract/Cymbopogon Schoenanthus

How to use: After shampooing, apply to clean, damp hair. Rinse thoroughly. For more intense moisturizing, wait 1-3 minutes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately.

Price: $21 - 25 USD/$30-35CAD

♥ Sunshyne

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