Gray Away review and Giveaway

Gray Away

What is Gray Away?

A revolutionary breakthrough in hair care—GRAY AWAY is the fastest and easiest way to temporarily touch-up gray roots. Imagine: no more costly, in-between visits to your hair colorist. In just seconds, you can spray away the gray. Seeing is believing: temporary color has never looked so good!

About Gray Away

It’s hard enough to make it to the salon every six weeks, let alone every two weeks when your gray roots start to show up again. Whether you have limited time or a limited budget we want to introduce you to the perfect root touch-up solution – Gray Away by EVERPRO Beauty. We all have our little beauty secrets, and Gray Away should be in every woman’s beauty arsenal.

Did you know that 70 – 80% of women over 40 color their gray hair, but that 75% of women are not using a temporary root touch-up between colorings because they are not satisfied with what is on the market? We see that as an opportunity to share our favorite solution to a problem that affects more than 60 million women.

Why Gray Away?

Gray roots start to show only 2 weeks after hair coloring, Gray Away is an easy and convenient way to spray away gray roots instantly.

It extends the life of hair color saving both time and money.

Gray Away does not contain dyes, it contains mineral derived pigments and it is safe for everyone to use, even pregnant women!

Gray Away is a great value ($12.99 for 1.5 oz.) and is available in drugstores nationwide and online.

Our Experience:

I invited a friend over to try Gray Away, she has brown hair and her gray hair needs to be colored about every 6 weeks but she says sometimes she isn't able to get it colored right away or other times she might have an event that she does not have time to color her hair in advance for. Grey away literally takes seconds!! She was shocked at how fast and simple it is to use gray away!! 

We sectioned her hair and sprayed at the roots. Neither of us smoke but if you do please do not use while smoking, this product is flammable when wet. It took under 10 minutes to do her whole head at the roots and it looked like she had her hair professionally done!

(pictures to be posted)

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Real Me from nuNaat Review

Passing along this Christmas Greeting from nuNaat!

We recently had the opportunity to try the REAL ME

line from Nunaat.

Lather up & Hydrate Shampoo

About:

The Real Me Lather Up & Hydrate Shampoo cleanses and moisturizes hair without weighing it down, strengthens hair and maintains a healthy scalp without stripping hair of its natural oils, which ultimately will result in silky soft, easier to style hair with an intense shine. 

Our Experience:

 Lather Up & Hydrate Shampoo cleanses hair while adding moisture. It made Milah's hair really clean and smelling nice without making it feel dry. It's a really rich feeling shampoo that pampers and hydrates the hair. I really like this shampoo on Milah's type 4 b/c hair. 

Real Moisture Conditioner

About:

The Real Moisture Conditioner works to soften and hydrate the hair and provides great slip for the detangling process. It also helps to eliminate frizz for a longer period of time.

Our Experience:

After shampooing Milah applied the Real Moisture conditioner to her damp hair. We always towel dry the hair a bit before applying conditioner to make sure conditioner gets into the hair. She left the conditioner on for about 3 minutes each time she used it and then rinsed. Her hair was so much easier to detangle! Her hair was left feeling soft smelling so nice!

Pick Me Up Sheen

About:

The Pick Me Up Sheen one of the most versatile styling products you can find! It softens and protects your hair leaving it intensely shiny and easy to style. It controls frizz without leaving behind residue. You can apply it to wet or dry hair and style as usual. You can also keep it in your purse to use it throughout the day, if necessary, to restore vitality to your hair

Our Experience:

The next step to shiny, healthy looking hair? Pick Me Up Sheen! Milah applied this to her hair after shampooing and conditioning while her hair was still damp. It makes the hair look so nice. A little goes a long way with this product so it will last you for awhile! 

Natural Curl Activator

About:

The Natural Curl Activator keeps your hair hydrated and frizz-free for an extended period of time. It protects your hair from harsh environmental conditions and prevents breakage and it defines your curls for that natural gorgeous look without dreaded crunch.

Our Experience:

Next, Milah used a bit of Natural Curl Activator to pump her curls up a bit. It helps to define curls like a gel but does not dry with that crunchy feeling... It dried soft and shiny! 

Perfect Do Pomade

About:

The Perfect Do Pomade is very lightweight and works wonders on all hair textures without weighing it down. It also hydrates hair to prevent breakage while providing softness and shine. You can apply the Perfect Do Pomade to sections of your hair and distribute it evenly throughout using your fingers, wide-tooth comb or brush. It is excellent when doing twist-outs, braid-outs and other natural styles. You can also use it in conjunction with the Pick Me Up Sheen and the Natural Curl Activator if you want for longer lasting styling.

Our Experience:

Love this pomade. Milah used this in her curly styles and also when doing twists, it provides just the right amount of hold while retaining softness. 

I didn't realize until after uploading the pictures below that you can see a bit of the product in her hair while it was still damp. Please note that this product is not white when it dries....it is invisible!! 

Before:

After:

Washing and Styling with Real Me

Blast Of Shine Hair Mask

About:

The Blast Of Shine Hair Mask deep conditions and repairs your hair. You can apply it every other week, or according to your hair needs. It helps control excessive volume and those fly-aways. It works best on freshly washed hair. Apply and let it act for 15 minutes. You may leave it in for a longer period of time depending on your moisturizing needs. You can also use a plastic or heated cap during this process. It works best on freshly washed hair. Apply and let it act for 15 minutes. You may leave it in for a longer period of time depending on your moisturizing needs. You can also use a plastic or heated cap during this process

Our Experience:

Once a week Milah has been using the Blast of Shine Hair Mask. It really makes her hair feel soft and adds shine without making her hair feel greasy or weighed down! Awesome product! She covers with her plastic cap and she has a cap that keeps her hair warm with heated gel packs but she would not allow me to post a picture of her in the cap! lol It's not necessary to use heat but it can help to get the product into the hair. 

You can find nuNAAT online at:

http://www.nunaat.com/

www.facebook.com/nunaat

www.instagram.com/nunaatbeauty

www.twitter.com/nunaat

Thanks so much to nuNAAT for allowing me to review their products!

I was provided these products to review. This was not a paid review All opinions are my own.

Updates and Holiday Fun!!

Hey friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 


I have not forgotten about you all.... In fact in the next couple of weeks I have several reviews coming up and some awesome giveaways!! YAY! (hint: one of these prizes will help with the Holiday Shopping!!)

LOTS of awesome stuff coming your way throughout December so definitely stay tuned!

Right now I would appreciate if you all did me a favor. A Special needs class here in my state is trying to get Ellen's attention and would love for you to watch and share this video of them doing the penguin dance! Just click the link below! 

Thanks so much and remember to check back soon for all the Holiday Surprises!!

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I am loving the cute gift ideas on this site!!!

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Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes from Younique Review

Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes 

from Younique

I have short blond lashes. I have tried what seems like every mascara out there! There have been some I really liked and some not so much but, I have never been completely blown away by any of them...until now!

I had heard a lot about the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes from Younique from friends and many YouTube beauty guru's. I agreed that their lashes did look good but, I figured they probably had a lot better looking lashes than me to begin with. I figured, what can a mascara product possibly do with my short blond lashes?!

I decided to give it a try:

my before look:

(please note my original "before" shot was deleted so I had to take another the next day 

which is why I have different eye shadow)

I followed the three step instructions from the website (it also comes with a little instructional booklet)

1. To prepare your eyelashes for optimal results, first apply one thin coat of your own regular favorite mascara and let it dry. Then, apply Moodstruck Transplanting Gel to your lashes.

(I used my black Mary Kay mascara, just one thin coat)

2. Immediately following, and while the gel is still wet, apply the Moodstruck Natural Fibers.

3. Reapply the Transplanting Gel a second time to secure the natural fibers onto your lashes.

Robin also let me know that you can use this product by itself without a pre-coat of a different mascara! That's even better! 

The fibers cling to the ends of your lashes and make them look soooo very long! 

Can you even imagine?! It looks like I am wearing lashes, though you can clearly see that I am not! 

I am very impressed! I think my lashes look much thicker and much longer! The look lasted all day until I took it off with oil in the evening. I had no issues, it was simple to use and I really like the results!! It's much easier than putting on fake lashes and definitely more comfortable! 

Find ingredients and their purpose Here:

I got my 3D Fiber lashes from Robin Forney:

Find her on FACEBOOK

Moodstruck 3D Lashes

Younique Products Presented by Robin Forney

****Thanks so much to Robin for allowing me to review the 3D fiber Lashes! I am hooked!****

10 year old Curly Cutie Going Natural

This is Ashley, she is 10 and has recently done the big chop!

  I asked Ashley's mother, Stephanie, if she would allow us to share her natural hair journey. 

She sent these great before and after pics and shared a little about going natural! 

Stephanie said relaxer was not for Ashley's hair. She said the chemicals are too strong which caused breakage etc. 

pre-relaxed,

relaxed

her mom said she started noticing breakage

She's been growing it out since December 2013 and finally got rid of the relaxed ends on September 18, 2014. 

She wore braids and several other protective styles like buns, twists and crochet braids.

 

Finally decided to do the big chop to free her from any potential growth stunt that the relaxed hair may have been causing. 

She's happy and excited about experimenting with products for her new found natural tresses.

They said they like the Cantu product line.

They also use Shea butter which makes the hair feel soft and more manageable!

She looks absolutely beautiful! 

Her hair looks so healthy and soft! 

Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us 

Ashley and Stephanie!! 

Hopefully they will continue to update us on her journey!! 

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NYFW Pinch Me Box!

EEEK! I just got my New York fashion week Pinch Me box!!

It contains:

A Pinch Me t-shirt

Toms of Maine lavender deodorant

ROC retinol eye cream

Kleenex tissues purse pack

Band-aids blister covers

Revlon nail file

12 oz. Essenza luxury hand soap in rosemary mint

4 tubes of Vbeaute eye cream

 No7 high shine lip crayon

Ecotools exfoliating bamboo charcoal face sponge

Pure Oils sleep spa bamboo mask

Real techniques face brush

Pure Via ice tea drops with stevia

Skinny cow bar in chocolate raspberry

Skinny pop popcorn

Bobble water filer bottle

 

 

 

I will definitely try out these products and fill you in!

 

Thanks to my friends at Pinch Me for this awesome box of goodies!

 

www.pinchme.com

 

 

Fulcrum Gallery, "Grandma and Me" by Gregory Myrick review

          I recently ordered an art print from Fulcrum Gallery from their African American Art collection. When I saw the piece by Gregory Myrick entitled “Grandma and Me” I immediately had to have it. It depicts a grandmother reading a newspaper on the porch while her granddaughter braids her hair. I love this piece because it reminds me of time spent with my grandmother as a child. I also have a natural hair blog and I am crazy about hair so, this piece really was a great fit for my home.

          There is something very special about taking time to do a love one’s hair, it’s an expression of love that is captured so perfectly in this piece. The little girl in pink it just so sweet with the bow at the ends of her braids. I bet grandma just finished doing her granddaughters hair. Grandma patiently sits and reads her paper as her granddaughter plaits her hair. So sweet! Read more about Art.

        Once I had picked a piece it was really easy to order. I chose Plexiglas since I have very active teens in the home and didn’t want to take the chance of it being broken. My living room is done in deep red and gold colors so I chose a gold colored frame. I like the fact you can preview the matting and framing right on the web page so you know exactly what you are getting. I loved playing with different matting and frame until I found just the right look for my home.

        The picture shipped very quickly and arrived in perfect condition. The piece was wrapped very well. When I opened it I was shocked and very pleased to see how large it is. The picture is even more beautiful in person.

Customer service as excellent, I was kept informed through every step of my order. Fulcrum Gallery also has an awesome 30 day, no questions asked, return policy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much to Fulcrum Gallery for allowing me to review their beautiful art!

 

All opinions are my own, this was not a paid review!

 

 

Design Essentials Review

Today I am reviewing products from the

 Natural Hair Care Line By Design Essentials

 

 

Natural Curl Cleanser

 

 

 

 

About:

 

Natural Curl Cleanser (SULFATE-FREE) is a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for natural hair.

Gentle cleansing shampoo Soy Bean strengthens the hair

 High quality natural ingredients provide moisture and softness

Emits an excellent shine Ideal for all curl types

 

Our Experience:

 

This is one of those products I love that can be used for different curl types. I am a type 2b/c, parts of my hair are very curly and parts are nearly straight. Milah is closer to a 4 b/c, like me she has different curl types in her hair. We both can use this awesome sulfate free shampoo on our hair types and have our curls come out looking lovely and moisturized.

Very Nice Clean Scent.

(for more on curl types see Design Essentials hair chart Here)

 

 

 

 

Natural Almond & Avocado Leave-In Conditioner

 

 

 

 

 

About:

 

DE Natural Almond & Avocado Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight, non-sticky moisturizing conditioner with nourishing botanicals and Vitamin E for hair health and detangling. Penetrates quickly. Instantly soften hair and smooth the cuticle for easy detangling. Natural oils improve manageability and provide luminous shine.

 

Our Experience:

 

Milah smoothed this through her hair and found that it made detangling with her wet brush much easier! This leave in conditioner makes the hair feel so soft but it's light so it doesn't weigh hair down. It smells a bit like sweet tarts to me... I can't quite pinpoint it but it smells great!

 

  

 

 

 

Natural Curl Stretching Cream

 

 

 

 

About:

 

Natural Curl Stretching Cream defines curls in natural styles for curly to tightly coiled hair types. Adds definition to extremely textured hair

Botanicals provides excellent moisture and intense shine

Smoothes and conditions textured hair Creates beautiful frizz controlled curls

 

Our Experience:

 

This cream helped her curls look less frizzy and more defined. It's a good texture, close to that of pudding... add a bit of shine to dull looking curls! Helps curls to pop!

 

 

 

Natural Defining Creme Gel

 

 

 

About:

Natural Defining Creme Gel defines curls in natural styles for wavy to tightly curled hair types. Lightweight Gel Defines and separates curls

Botanicals provide excellent moisture and control frizz

 Strengthens hair with a radiant shine Provides a medium to firm hold

 

Our Experience:

 

This stuff smells like pudding to me, so delish! Milah did not want to wear twists this first week of school but I did do some twists in the back just to see how this Crème Gel would work and it does make some really pretty soft twists. It's not super heavy or to sticky so it would be perfect for a twist-out or braid-out or Bantu knots.

 

 

 

 

Natural Honey Shea Edge Tamer

 

 

About:

 

DE Natural HONEY AND SHEA Edge Tamer is a moisturizing, firmer-hold edge control gel designed for curly to coily hair that securely lays down the hairline.

Honey and Shea Butter add nourishment

Adds Brilliant Shine

Longer lasting, firm hold

 

 

Our Experience:

 

We have affectionately nicknamed this "hair magic"! Milah has some short hair around her edges but she LOVES to wear a high bun. Till now we had never found anything that really would hold her edges and also help the very front and back of her hair stay slicked down. I use this to help slick some of her hair back and also lay her "baby hair" or edges down. It works so well!! WE LOVE IT! Our jar is almost gone and we will be purchasing more I the near future! We liked all of the design essential products we tried but I have to say this one was our favorite!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks so Much to Design Essentials for allowing us to review your products!!

 

All opinions are our own!

Acure Organics

moroccan argan oil + argan stem cell shampoo moisture repairing

 

 

About:

 

Triple Moisture Repairing Shampoo

For Normal to Dry/Damaged/Curly Hair

Provides lasting moisture to even the most dry and damaged hair leaving it soft, manageable and ready to rock. Organic Argan Oil + Argan Stem Cells, CoQ10, and Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil--high in Omega 7, make up our patent-pending Triple Moisture System. Pumpkin Seed Oil --high in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, adds shine. Hair repair with serious flair. Safe for color treated hair.  

 

 

Features color safe vegan gluten free sulfate free paraben free phthalate free cruelty free   My Experience:   I have been using this shampoo for a couple of weeks now and I really like it! It smells like sweet almond oil, which I LOVE. It cleans my hair really well and it's actually good for my hair! I love that it's full of natural ingredients to nourish my hair!         moroccan argan oil + argan stem cell conditioner triple moisture repairing   About:   Triple Moisture Repairing Conditioner For Normal to Dry/Damaged/Curly Hair Provides lasting moisture to even the most dry and damaged hair leaving it soft, manageable and ready to rock. Safe for color treated hair. Organic Argan Oil + Argan Stem Cells, CoQ10, and Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil--high in Omega 7, make up our patent-pending Triple Moisture System. Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil --high in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, adds shine. Locks in moisture, repairs damage, strengthens follicles, and vacuums your house. Okay, maybe it doesn’t vacuum your house. But it does repair your hair! Features color safe vegan gluten free sulfate free paraben free phthalate free cruelty free   My experience:   Must have conditioner to accompany the Moroccan Argan oil shampoo! Smells like the same sweet almond oil and makes the hair so soft and shiny!       Awesome company with awesome products I can feel good about using!!       About Acure     We always say “create with your conscience”. Our deep commitments to the environment and our community drive us to create safe, natural and effective products that meet our stringent standards of Quality Assurance. We are always on the lookout and studying peer reviewed science to ensure that we are on the cutting edge of technology and meeting or exceeding global standards for cosmetic product cleanliness.   The Acure Pledge is our commitment to our customers to be transparent in how we conduct business. It helps us lead responsibly into the future. The values we bring to our business are honesty, integrity, courage and respect. We have created a great place to work that welcomes innovation, values our diversity and nurtures the individual.   Our products are 100% guaranteed. If you aren’t satisfied, we aren’t satisfied