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Hair Chronicles Part II: Sunday [Healthy]Hair Routine

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A few weeks ago I mentioned I started a new healthy hair routine. Here is what I do on Sunday’s. “Why Sunday?” you ask. I chose Sunday because that’s the day I have the most time to do anything.  This is a long process.

I use Neem powder, mixed with any one of my conditioners, coconut or olive oil, rosemary essential oil and some tea tree essential oil, and apply to my scalp.   The neem helps fight dandruff, inflammation on the scalp or skin etc.  You can’t have healthy hair without a healthy scalp.

 

After I apply the Neem powder mixture to my scalp, I use my Shikakai mixture on the rest of my hair, concentrating on the ends.   I let both products sit in my hair for 30-minutes to an hour or more.   Then rinse out.  Wash with Loprox (I’m done with the Loprox now so I will be using WEN Fig from now on).

 

 

After I’m done washing and conditioning, I wrap it.  I spray on the Creme of Nature Argan Oil Strength & Shine Leave in Conditioner, then I apply Nairobi Wrapp It Shine Foam Lotion, and  I wrap it as tightly and securely as I can, especially since I am 7 weeks post relaxer, so I have a lot of new growth.   My wrapping skills are not great, but, this is what you get when you’re doing it on your own.

 

I let it air dry this time, and this is the results.  You can see some natural highlights in my hair too.   After this I would pull it back into a bun or I can flat iron it.  I try to stay away from heat, especially since I’m aiming to retain growth and have healthier hair.

Event Recap: OCC Makeup ‘The Garden’ S/S 2012 Collection

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Friday, March 30th I attended Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) press preview of the new ‘The Garden’ S/S 2012 Collection.  I first introduced you to the collection here, and I was excited for the collection just from the pictures alone.  It was more exciting seeing the collection in-person, swatching and trying on the different colors.

 

 

The Garden collection was inspired by current trends seen on the runway, but with a twist.  This collection has something for everyone, whether you’re into bold colors, or subtle nudes.  My personal favorites are “Pennyroyal” lip tar, which is my perfect nude & “Belladona” lip tar, which will be my “Katricia” replacement for now.  Chlorophyll is gorgeous as well, especially when topped with Rx lip tar – it makes the most beautiful algea green.  From the pigments, ‘Mimosa” and “Triptcyh” are my faves.   From the nail lacquers, which by the way  have the greatest staying power, and opacity is Chlorophyll.

 

 

The names do not sound like the typical items you would want to have in your garden, however, that was the whole purpose of David Klasfeld, creator of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, developing this line.  David explained the names of the lip tars and loose pigments all tell a story; “We wanted to explore the other side of the garden and for us that was poisonous flowers.  Belladonna is a lavish purple color flower that is extremely poisonous and Kava Kava is a Hawaiian root that has a psychedelic effect.”

 

 

 

David & an OCC makeup artist, who created the look on the ad, as well as the one on the model at the event spoke about the products used, the reason he created the products, and the versatility of them.

 

 

The model below is showing the versatility of the products.  The shades in the line can easily be worn for everyday looks, as seen below.   She is wearing OCC’s Moisture Tint ( I just purchased, and love it), Chlorophyll on the lower lash line, Datura on the lid, & Ophelia lip tar on the lips.

 

 

I ended up purchasing the Moisture Tint (Y5) and the Pennyroyal liptar.  Below is  apicture of me from the day of the event, after I applied Pennyroyal.

 

 

INTRODUCING THE GARDEN, OCC’S S/S 2012 LIP TAR & NAIL LACQUER COLLECTION

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Spring has sprung at OCC and hidden among the lilacs and pansies is a different shade of floral. Inspired by psychotropic and poisonous plants, The Garden collection turns traditional spring pastels upside down, injecting them with hallucinatory notes of nearly-neon vibrancy.  Mixed in are more subtle neutral lip shades, meant to be paired with a dizzying flash of color on the eyes, in this garden of earthly (and unearthly) delights.  I’m excited for these new shades.  I always receive compliments whenever I wear a lip tar. 

This collection is available March 23, 2012 online occmakeup.com or at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics at 174 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002

 

ABOUT OCC LIP TAR

A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment – a little goes a very, very long way! An intense yet featherweight layer of color that stands up to the scrutiny of Hi-Def Video and Digital Photography, without ever looking (or feeling!) heavy. Meant to be mixed, Lip Tar comes in concise array of colors for a limitless selection of shades made by you!
Like all of our products, OCC Lip Tar is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!
DIRECTIONS: Apply the tiniest bead of Lip Tar with our #010 Precision Lip Brush for complete, opaque coverage, either mixed with other shades or on its own. Applying too much product can result in feathering outside the lipline, so remember: a little goes a very long way!
SRP: $14.00

 

 

ABOUT OCC NAIL LACQUER

A modern colour palette and formulation to match, OCC’s professional quality nail lacquers are densely pigmented, quick-drying and super long lasting. Formulated with the Editorial Manicurist in mind, the result is lots of color using very little product for nails that are camera-ready just moments after the application. Available in Satin, Matte and Metallic texture and both Sheer and Opaque finishes.
SRP: $8.00

Haul: New Hair & Skincare Buys from @Vitacost

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I had a $10 vitacost discount code to use on my first purchase at Vitacost.com.  They sell a ton of healthy, natural products fro vitamins, hair care, skincare, and even items for babies.  Since I’m on my new healthy hair kick, I ended up using my $10 towards more Aubrey Organics products, as well as re-visited using a brand I loved in the past, Nubian Heritage.

 

I aslo picked up some baby dental care items for mini me’s 8 teeth.

 

 

If you make a purchase from Vitacost through Ebates.com, you will end up with 4% cash back (sometimes they double it).  I love shopping through ebates!