DIY:Whip it GOOD-Shea Butter

So today when I got home I remembered

that I had some Shea Moisture (my fave brand) Raw Shea Butter

sitting under my bathroom sink AND a new recipe that I found here.

It was REALLY hard and I couldn't use like I wanted to

so I decided it was time to WHIP IT UP!

The shea butter was infused with Frankincense and myrrh

but I decided to add Extra Virgin Coconut oil, Creme Brulee Moisturizer by Cali BeijaFlore's and Aloe Vera Gel.

It took all of 20 minutes to get the consitency that I wanted.

I made sure my hand mixer was on the highest setting

and then I started whipping. 

My result was AIRY AND FLUFFY, I was pleased.

Also, the Shea Butter TRIPLED in size once it was whipped.

The 4 oz jar I started with became 16 oz's of PURE fluffy goodness.

I made a jar for me and gave the rest to my mom and Nana.

Here are some pix:

Yes! to Cucumbers Leave in Conditioner

 

I have heard great things about this product from EVERYONE who has tried it!

So since I am a PJ I hade to go hunt it down. 

It was very hard to find.

I ran across mine on Ebay and I got it for $5.95; I think.

The price had me at HELLO! 

LOL

and so did the YUMMY ingredients!

I received it in the mail today and I am anxious to try it.

I will probably use it before the week is over.

Have any of you tried this product?

If so, how did you like it?

DIY: Flaxseed Hair Gel

For all you ladies who like mixing and making your own

hair products

HERE is a really cool video

by a YouTuber named Naptural85.

This video is a tutorial on how to make

flaxseed hair gel.

It's pretty cool and can be used a curl definer.

Watch the video and let me know what you think.

OH 

and 

if you've tried it, let me know how you like it.

:-)

Today's Hair

Day 2 with Wonder curl!

My curls just needed to be refreshed with water

and Vatika Oil!

Once I refreshed my curls POPPED back to life!

Here are couple pix:

I actually liked my day 2 hair better than yesterday's hair.

:-)

The older my hair gets, style wise, the better it looks.

She cultivates.

BEAUTY

wedding curly big hairstyles

Long hair is the best kind of hair a bride can have during her wedding because there’s so much you can do with it! Here are some wedding hairstyle ideas for lucky brides with naturally long tresses.

big hair model

Anne Hathaway attended 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Costume Institute Gala with a voluminous ‘60s inspired coiff.

spring big hairstyles

The first thing that you should do is to thoroughly shampoo and condition your hair. This will ensure that it is free from chemicals and is relatively easy to style. If you have colored hair, it is important to ensure that you use hair products that are made specifically for color treated hair.

celebrity big hairstyles

This is as simple as can be for a big hairstyle with a simple middle parting with the hair left straight down. The hair is not styled away from the face to allow for framing and softening of facial features which is the key to this simple look.

men big hair

african american cool big hairstyles for 2010.

model big hairstyles

Sedu celebrity hairstyles that use a patented ionic technology are the latest fashion trend. These hairstyles could be long or short. Among all the popular celebrity hairstyles Jennifer Aniston sedu hairstyle has reached the peak of popularity. What makes the celebrity sedu hairstyles so popular is a big question. The simple answer to that is the sedu iron or the Jennifer Aniston hair straighter that is a combination of science and innovation.

curly big hairstyles

Big curly hairstyle has made a come back. Women are becoming bored with the flat ironed look and are trying to put some bounce back in their culry hairstyles. If you have naturally curly hairstyle you’re onto a win.

big hairstyles

This fall brought an interesting blend of themes and inspiration to the runway – think: Marlene Dietrich meets the Borg and you’re half way there. Add in a little winter safari, obtuse headgear and a lot of black, and that’s just the beginning. Booties are back, with an edge and yes, leggings are still here, but looking beyond the fright of another season of returned ’80′s fashions, there are still many beautiful designs to be found.

curly dark big hairstyles

Cute blonde curly prom hairstyle 2010 with straight bang.

beautifull big hairstyles

Big brown curly prom hairstyle 2010

Curly Cuteness!

I am loving these wild and free ringlets on Heidi and Seal's little one. Had to share ;-)~ How precious!

Pic from people.com

Look Who's Tweeting!

Tweet Me @NaturallyLes

I never thought I would join the ranks of the twitterheads but alas...here I am, lol!

You can follow me @NaturallyLes on twitter if you'd like, I would love to see you there.

FYI: WATER!

How much water do you drink?

How much water do you put on your hair?

Did you know that WATER itself is the BEST hair moisturizer?

In actuality water can be used alone as your daily moisturizer.

Water makes up 60% of the human body weight.

Every system in the body DEPENDS on water...

even the hair and scalp!

Water is lubricant and the clear liquid is used to flush out toxins from the body.

We all should drink more water and use it more often to moisturize our strands.

I read on this website that people should

drink 8 to 10 glasses (8 ounce serving) of water a day to get help maintain gleaming healthy tresses.  

I also found it very interesting that water makes up approximately one fourth of the weight of a strand of hair and when hair has the proper amount of water, it will respond by being supple, and shiny.  

Water is essential for proper hair growth. 

So, instead of reaching for that Coke or Sprite...

THINK again and reach for a nice COLD glass or bottle of water.

Your hair will LOVE you  for it!

(image found on google)

"Wonder Curl" Product Review

Hola Readers!

I have a pretty exciting product review to bring to y'all today.

I finally got to test out my "Wonder Curl" Hair Jelly and Smoothie

and it WORKS!

I must say I am VERY impressed.

Today was my wash day so both the products we applied to my

squeaky clean hair.

I used the smoothie as a moisturizer under the jelly.

I applied the smoothie all over my head and my hair SUCKED it up.

That was a GREAT sign.

As you all know, my hair can get very dry so

the more moisture the better!

I like the smoothie because it's not too heavy.

The consistency is a lot like the "Kinky Curly Knot Today" leave-in.

Many products on the market are very thick and heavy; not this one.

It's light and airy and STILL gets the job done!

At least on my hair it does.

After my hair was saturated with the hair smoothie I applied the jelly.

The second I put the jelly on my hair it 

instantly defined my curls.

I was also surprised how moisturized my hair felt once the gel was applied.

It was non-sticky and my hair doesn't feel hard or crunchy.

That was a big plus!

My curls began to POP all over the place once the jelly was applied.

I was so excited about that.

The scent that I received was "Honey Shea".

It was kind of strong for me but luckily the smell doesn't linger.

Overall these products will be added to my 

MUST HAVE list.

I will definitely purchase these products in the future.

I am very please with my hair this A.M. and I look forward to using

these AWESOME "Wonder Curl" products regularly. 

Thank you Scarlett!

 

My Natural Hair Idol

Esperanza Spalding is my natural hair idol this week!

I love her hair.

I love her style.

She is simply beautiful.

One of my friends thinks I favor her...

I WISH! LOL

Do you have a hair idol?

If so, who?

Flower Girl

If you ladies couldn't tell

I LOVE wearing flowers in my hair.

Lazy

Sunday was such a LAZY day for me.

Me and my daughter we in our PJ's most of the day

and 

I did NOTHING to my hair.

My bush was kinda smushed

and cocked to the side...

Surprisingly, I didn't care.

I was just fine with looking a mess for the day.

I didn't even really contemplate doing my hair.

For some reason I felt free.

Have you ever had one of those days? 

Versatility

Have you noticed that your

natural hair gives you "umph", "jazziness" and versatility?

I love dressing up now a days.

Not for the clothes but to show off my natural hair.

I noticed that people's eyes are drawn to me when

I get all fancy.

LOL.

How about you?

Good Behavior

So Coco Puff (my hair)

was on good behavior today!

She looked great!

I noticed that when I use Kinky Curly Curling Custard

she acts DIFFICULT (what I had in my hair the other day).

LOL.

She hates it!

I keep trying to get her used to it but she's not having it. 

I decided to stick with my Smooth and Shine Gel 

to define my curls.

Thats what Coco Puff LOVES.

:-)

Iphone 4 and Webcam FUN!

My Wonder Curl Products

Hey Ladies-

My wonder curl samples came in the mail today.

I was so happy when I saw the mail man driving up!

Scarlett, the owner of the company sent me a generous amount of the products.

Very sweet of her!

I will review the products next week

on my wash day (Tuesday).

I will keep y'all posted!

Captured Curls: Keeta Ray (Her Natural Hair Update)

Hello Beauties,

for those of you who don't know Keeta was the VERY first

natural featured on my blog!

She has BEAUTIFUL HAIR and she is really a BEAUTIFUL person;

inside and out.

So I decided to bring her back for a update!

You can read her first feature here.

Check out her update below:

1. Tell me about your hair nowadays.

My hair has gotten a lot bigger. I guess if I wore it straight, I'd say it's gotten longer ;) It's the healthiest it has been in years since I've been chemical free.

 3. Has your hair care regimen changed since your last feature?(do you use heat, natural products, ect...)

My regimen hasn't changed as much as the styles I do now have. I've been wearing mini-twists more often, or wearing my hair in a wash-and-go puff since it's gotten hot out. Or, a low bun (which I'm so excited about, btw. Lol) I only applied heat once in February 2010 to get my hair straightened. It lasted about 4-5 days.

 

4. What's been working best on your hair lately?

The products that have worked best for me are Kinky Kurly Knot Today without a shadow of a doubt! My absolute fave :) Still! I recently started using Kinky Kurly Curling Custard again for wash-and-gos and I love it now that I know to use a very small amount! I also love Eco Styler Gel & ic Olive Gel. And let's not forget pure shea butter!!

5. Tell me the reaction you get when you're out and about with your natural hair.

 I get a lot of questions about HOW I got my hair a certain way, and also many compliments. It's pretty cool :)

7. What makes you love your kinks, curls and coils?

 I love the versatility! I can do so many styles, it's ridiculous. Great for someone likes me who gets bored ;) And I love that I've allowed myself to accept myself the way I am and not feel the need to alter my natural look to be accepted.

6. How many inches have you gained since your last feature?

My hair grows at the average rate it seems. So in a year I get about 5-6 inches. I really haven't tracked my growth to be honest, because my biggest concern now is keeping my hair healthy. I get trims about 3 times a year and that's only b/c I have color on my ends (letting it grow out). I don't tend to get too many split ends, though - just those darn annoying knots! Lol

8. Where can we find you on the web?

You can find me online via: Twitter - www.twitter.com/1KeetaRay
      Fotki: http://members.fotki.com/tayah97/about/
      Blog: http://keetaray.blogspot.com

9. Anything EXTRA you want us to know?

Just to be patient with hair growth. if you focus on keeping your hair moisturized and healthy, and your ends protected, the growth will come. One day you'll look in the mirror and wonder where it all came from! :)