Blo Blow Dry Bar

  On Thursday I got the opportunity to check out this new cutesy blow dry bar.  These blow dry bars seem to be the hottest trend lately. If you are looking for just a wash and style this is a great place for a quick glam session. They offer manicures.My stylists name was Paula and I wasn't sure if she would be able to tame the beast on top of my head. But she proved me wrong!   I thought my hair was great! Unfortunately it didn't last because when you have curly hair it doesn't like to be tamed! Story of my life...The brand of the products they use is called Unite. Something cool she told me is that all of the products are sulfate free except the clarifying shampoo. Let me just say that these products smell AMAZING!       They also told me they have an app where you can make your appointments! Which I thought was so convenient! However I was informed that you are unable to reserve a specific stylist but they do try their best to accommodate your request. They also assured me that all the stylist go through the same styling training with the company.For additional information on the services and pricing they offer check them out here.  * Complimentary services were provided for my review, these are my honest opinions.

Its A Wig Simply Lace Patricia Review

As a natural haired girl winter can be great for a frizz free hairstyle, however the cold weather is horrible for keeping hair moisturized.  Protective hairstyling is your best friend to keep it from drying out.  A wig is a great way to protect your hair from these cold elements.  I mean, any weather under 75 degrees is cold in my book and anything under 70 is practically snowing for Floridians! If you want to know more about It’s a Wig check out my first post here.Here are some pics of me wearing the Simply Lace Patricia in color DX3147.  I never thought I would see the day where I would wear a lace front but this one is awesome.  It has two hair clips in the front and the lace and a clip in the back as well as an adjustable strap.  It is also iron friendly for up to 350-400F but I haven’t had to test it. Can I just say how fabulous this hair is?  So many people thought it was my actual hair that I dyed blonde.  The actual curl pattern of the hair is almost identical to my own curl pattern.  Wigs are the best way to try different colors and hairstyles without the commitment.  The best part is that the older it gets the bigger it gets and of course I love big hair so I was finger combing the curls out to get volume.  I really really love the color and once upon a time my hair was actually dyed this identical color.  However, when you dye your hair blonde it is a lot of maintenance especially for natural hair.  So now I can get the blonde awesomeness without the maintenance!

*The wig was provided for my review. These are my honest opinions.

Current Natural Hair Products

I get asked what I use in my hair a lot.  The truth is for the most part I don’t always use the same things.  I’m always switching it up.  So this post is about what my flavor of the current moment is.  After getting my hair cut and dyed (I haven’t had a trim in about a year, shame on me), the stylist used some products that left my hair feeling really soft and looking very healthy.  I had to know what she used so that I could go purchase it myself.For shampoo and conditioning she used Joico Color Endurance which is to help me maintain my hair color and it doesn’t hurt that it is also sulfate free.  For styling my hair I like to use serums because they are lightweight. I’m using the Silky Smooth Moisture Serum by the S Factor which she also recommended.  For 2^nd and 3^rd day hair I use the Curl Enhancing Smoothie by Shea Moisture to maintain moisture.  I’m also going to start deep conditioning my hair once a month(I used to but I fell off) and decided to stick with the Joico brand since my hair seems to like it.  I chose the Joico K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor which I have yet to try so I will have to get back to you on whether my hair likes it or not.  I also bought a sturdy pick so for days when my hair is flat I can pump up the volume.  I bought all these products at Cosmo Prof which you need a professional license or must be a beauty school student in order to purchase there.  When I bought this stuff they gave me a sample of Sebastian Penetrait shampoo which I have yet to try.  So that’s basically it!  What are you loving for your hair?

My New Hair Do

Salon Day Dreams is doing something really cool called Freestyle Monday on July 2.  They are looking for a couple men and women that would be willing to let them recreate some hair looks.  This is so YOU the customer can get a free service and they are able to express their hair creativity.  I wanted to participate and since I wasn't sure if I was going to have the day off I was the first one to give this a whirl!  So basically I sat in the chair and let them have their way with my hair! Check out my pics:

Before aaaaah!! No makeup this day just rockin revlon lip butter in gum drop.

Chopped so much of my hair off it looked like a shaved animal! lol

here it is! The left side was cut in short layers and my hair was dyed two tones of red.

Back shot! Check out those layers!

Ta-da!

I have bangs now! Also you can see my right side was cut in longer wispy layers.

I have been a blondie for so long I was happy to get rid of it.  I've never been red before so this was a nice change. I love it! I can't wait to play with my hair some more and see what styles I'm able to do.Check out Salon Day Dreams they are in the heart of downtown at 536 W. Church St Orlando, FL 32805 next to the Amway center.  For their freestyle monday on July 2 Each of the 5 stylists will be posting a picture of hair inspiration they want to create on someone to their facebook fan page.  So if you wouldn't mind having your hair like that for FREE make sure you contact them salon.daydreams@gmail.com or call 407-902-6488.  This is the perfect time to get a new look!

Lastly I just had to take a picture of their dryers! I think they are so cool! It reminds me of the Jetsons or something!

So what do you think about my new do?  Do you like it?

*My hair service was provided to me for free as apart of their freestyle promotion.  This is my honest opinion and review.

FOTD

 It was totally hot and bright today so my face is scrunched up in the pics lolI was digging my curls today.  When you're natural you hair can be so unpredictable! I washed my hair with Herbal Essences Hydrolicious shampoo and conditioner then detangled with a Denman brush.  I then applied  Giovanni leave-in conditioner and Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey (love this stuff).  I have so much hair and beauty products that my bathroom looks like CVS or Walgreens!  So from time to time I try to "rediscover" things I already had.