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My Failure With Hair Vitamins

Hair vitamins are extremely popular but like with anything not every supplement is right for you. Unfortunately, I had a major set back with taking hair vitamins. In this quick video I discuss the failure I had when taking the GNC Be-Beautiful Hair Skin Nails chews and a few extra tips to look out for. My Failure With Hair Vitamins  If you are taking various supplements, make sure to note any symptoms or talk to your doctor about it.  Have you experienced a failure with hair vitamins? Did you break out? Have headache? Let me know. Please note: I am only discussing my views and personal experience when taking the vitamins. This is no way in reflection of GNC or it’s products. There are tons of great natural items and products at GNC. Additionally, these vitamins may work for some other folks but just not for me.

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Natural Hair Fall Product Stash

A few weeks ago, I attended The Natural Cole: | A How-To Event. Attendess learned a variety of information regarding natural hair and tips on how to pick the correct products for their hair.  Additionally, attendees practiced hair styles on their own hair! Lead by Cole Patrick and an education segment from Janelle Sands of Secret Curl Society, the event is a must for anyone thinking about or having problems with their natural hair. By partnering with  20+ hair care companies, Cole ensured attendees left with not just the best products for their hair but also a variety for various textures.  After a few weeks of playing around with the products I received, I wanted to point out my favorite items thus far. Check it out.   Just Alex Natural Hair Product Picks nuNAAT: Haircare products designed to cleanse, moisturize, and maintain based on the needs of your hair texture and daily styling routine. The Real Me Curl-to-Coil Collection is the solution to dry, unmanageable hair.  Must-Try Product: Several of my friends raved about the Real Me line from nuNatt. Since, Secret Curl Society did a demo using the line, I recommend the pomade for bantu knots and flat twist. Giovanni Cosmetics: The repairing super potion hair oil serum for damaged hair smooth, softens, tames frizz, adds shine and prevents breakage and split ends. The serum is great for adding shine on twist-outs, Bantu knots and flat twist. Eco Natural Curling Cocktail: Eco Natural Curling Cocktail is a great styling cocktail for achieving soft, bouncy, shiny curls without leaving heavy build or flakiness. The cocktail is an inexpensive and nice layering product with the famous Eco Styler gel. Evolve: A product line of Firstline, the company has an elevated understanding, nurturing, and championing multicultural hair to dizzying heights for 30+ years. Evolve accessories are designed to meet the styling and fashion needs of trendy, fashion-conscious women. Must Have Product:  No words. It is obvious that I fell in love with this bonnet!!  Curls: Curls is a leading curly hair care company providing consumers with an unrivaled premium line of natural curly hair solutions for waves, curls and kinks. Must Have Product: The blueberry bliss curl control jelly and paste are my favorites thus far. I used the jelly  in my new wash-and-go method on the blonde part of my hair. You can take a look at the results here. Huetiful:  The sulfate free cleansing shampoo provides gentle, yet deep cleansing. The hydrating conditioner with Macadamia Nut Oil strengthens hair and replaces oil to help prevent breakage and split ends. Must-Try Product: The conditioner is officially a must have product. FYI: The Company just released a new hair care line so major kudos on letting us try it first. Denman Brush: It’s no wonder why the Denman Brush is No. 1 Hairbrush Supplier in the world! Let me stop to say, the Denman Brush is the truth. If you don’t have one, run to get one right now. I have a D7 and can’t live without it. Uncle Funky’s Daughter: Uncle Funky’s Daughter manufactures natural beauty products with the purpose of empowering women, men and children to embrace their unique and undeniable inner and outer beauty. Must-Try Product:  Uncle Funky’s Curly Magic. The curly magic is A MUST! I have never had curls popping like this. This picture is post-run giving you proof this product is definitely #Fithair approved!

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Weekend Recap | Eat For Your Hair & More

This week has been so busy for me. I am working on many new projects, speaking and also training for my upcoming races. Here is a recap of the events I attended this previous week. Eat For Your Hair – Dallas Photography credit I’sha Gains Photography  HoneyBeNatural Mag Hosted the First  #EatForYourHair culinary event at TDK Lounge.  Myself, Brittney Giles owner of FitxBrit and Michelle Ezell owner of Edible by Ezell were all on hand to help attendees understand the importance of eating healthy and its connect with hair growth. Photography credit: I’sha Gains Photography  The attendees learned  how to make a healthy flatbread pizza, which I was able to introduce them to one of my favorite products Beyond Meat Crumbles. After the flatbread pizzas attendees made a no-bake cheesecake and pina colada smoothies.   We  had fantastic giveaways from a variety of sponsors such as  My Butter Bar, Motions Hair, Beyond Meat, Eden Body Works, Nunaat Beauty, Kays Kettle Corn and many more.  HoneyBeNatural’s website has the full list of pictures so feel free to check out more by going here. At the event, it was announced the next Eat For Your Hair will be heading to New Orleans March 2016! Honey Be Natural will be partnering with itsmeitsmo of the New Orleans Natural Hair Expo.  Adidas Launch of Stella McCarthy Fall 2015 If you are following me on Instgram, you know I went to the Adidas launch of Stella McCarthy Fall 2015 line at  SIX:02 in Galleria. It was a great event as I got my butt kick by trainer Nicole Winhoffer. She trains Madonna,  Mya and many other top celebrities. COOL! I was blown away by this butt kicking workout, where we did a mixture of the #NWmethod and showed off our fierce dance moves at the end. After our session, we cooled off with a variety of juices from The Juice Bar and were gifted with a variety of items from the new Stella McCarthey line. I  definitely needed a new gym bag. I truly am training in style for sure!  This weekend I am headed to The Natural Cole How To Event so that I can learn some new styling techniques for my 4c hair!!! Can’t wait!  

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One Product for Frizzy Hair

    Are you having issues with frizzy hair? A few years ago, in my Essence.com article, I listed Motions Textures Radiating Hair Gloss as one of my must have beauty products for women who workout. Years later, I am still using this product on my hair. It’s still a must have product product for frizzy hair. I continually used it to help my hair have immediate shine without the greasy feeling. The shea butter, coconut and avocado oil also help protect your hair and keep it smooth. With the crazy summer weather upon us, this is a must have product for all fit chicks. During the recent Dallas Curlfriends brunch, I used it to keep my hair in tip top shape while on a rainy and humid day. Overall, the Textures radiating hair gloss is a great product for frizzy hair.

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