C'mon VA stand up! We are always complaining that we never have large events and that we must travel to attend other events in other states. Keenya Kelly presents Return of the Curls in Richmond, VA. Don't just hear about this event...be there! I will be highlighting some of the guests that will be there as we get closer to event day, so come back and check it out. It's not just natural hair event there will be a fashion show as well. If you've ever attended one of Keenya Kelly's events know this: You will not leave disappointed. Check out the website:
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Ivory products...who hasn't heard of them? They've been around for over 125 years! When I received the bar of soap from Influenster via Ivory I was thinking to myself...I haven't used Ivory soap since I was a kid. The second thought that came to mind is: well it's just a bar of soap...good for one thing...washing your body. I'm definitely thinking this would be a no brainer product review. Influenster and Ivory were kind enough to provide various ways to use what I thought was just a bar of soap. I'm going to share with you the various uses I got out of my Ivory.
My first use was to try it as a makeup brush cleanser:
I found my brushes to be pleasantly soft and most importantly very clean.
This came at the right time. I had just ran out of my usual facial cleanser. Ivory was able to hold me over until I could get around to purchasing more. My skin didn't feel over stripped. It felt just right. No harsh ingredients to irritate my already sensitive skin.
Since I had one bar of soap to test I cut it into smaller pieces so I could obtain the most use from it. As a body cleanser it didn't leave my skin stripped. The fact that Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure that it actually floats says a lot to me as a consumer. I avoid many brands of soap due to sensitivities to fragrance. After stepping out the shower I didn't feel like I had to rush to moisturize my skin. Which brings me back to my childhood memories of Ivory I mentioned earlier...it was gentle enough that my Mami trusted it enough to use it on me. As a child I suffered from many dermatology related conditions. Yet this is the one brand that stuck out of my memory bank...good stuff. :-)
What I like most about Ivory bar soap is that it has a variety of uses. I personally like something I can purchase at an affordable price that has multiple uses. You can do so much with that plain looking bar of soap. But that same simplicity is what sets it apart from other brands.
Overall I enjoyed the Ivory bar soap and I actually plan to purchase more so I can experiment with the other uses that I read about but did not have enough to try them all. Did you know you can also use Ivory bar soap as a stain remover (food related, rings around the collar, etc.)? You can even grate it into laundry flakes. And it makes for fun craving projects with the kiddies. And the fact that it's super affordable makes it even better. Just because it's not uber expensive doesn't mean it's worthless. Like I said before I like as much bang for my buck as I can get. And with the many uses of Ivory I can afford to do that. ;-)
*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster and Ivory as a participant in the Mom VoxBox campaign.
Here's my unboxing video for July's curlBox. As always I had fun making the video for you. Not sure if I'm going to do a video review of the products or a blog post...stay tuned!
In the Mom VoxBox Influensters such as myself were given a single wrapped cookie. This cookie was by Quaker (Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie), and I must admit my daughter and myself were pleasantly surprised by this treat. For it to not be fresh from a bakery the cookie was amazingly soft, it also did not taste like it was going to be a sugar overload. The raisins weren't hard like in other brands I tried in the past. In fact this cookie makes it the first one I've had in years...I had given up on prepackaged store brought cookies years ago. My daughter asked if we could go to the store and buy more. I may start purchasing these regularly once school starts again to mix it for her lunches that I pack. Besides my word check out the information Influenster has: Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.
So I received my first VoxBox compliments of Influenster this June. As you're reading this you may be wondering what's a VoxBox and how can I get one? Well you have to head over to Influenster to find out, but I'm going to tell you a little about Influenster and how to get one of your very own. Influenster is a website that's dedicated to trendsetters aka Influensters. Well we all know trendsetters are the ones to try new products, and from there the ball gets going. Basically you register with their site and from there you give a little information about yourself and your lifestyle. Based on your demographics you may receive a personalized product shipment aka the VoxBox. Influensters have a chance share their feedback on the products they liked (or disliked) for that matter. And the best part of all it's FREE! That's right free, and who doesn't like free? There's more to it, but you have to head over to Influenster to find out.
Here's what I received in my MomVoxBox...thank you Influenster! And thank you to all the companies that provided the free goodies I received via Influenster!
So its been forever since I've done a post. Shame on me! I'm definitely going to get back on the ball. Today's post is about curlBOX! June's curlBOX is actually my second box and so far and I can't wait to try some of the products in the box. I decided to do an unboxing video and I will link the video to this post. Let's talk about what's inside!
Curls Coconut Sublime Conditioner
First let me say that I love this stuff! This was my first time trying it and I would definitely purchase it again. I have tried other products from their line and loved those as well. It smells great and makes my hair feel great as well.
Curl Care by Dr. Miracle's Frizz Control Serum
Now I will be 100% honest with you...I have never tried anything from Dr. Miracle's in my life, lol. Not even when I was a relaxed chica. So this would a first for me. It smells ok to me...so we shall see. It gets very humid during the summer months where I live so I might put it to the test.
Nutress Hair Wrap-Guard Foam Wrap Lotion
Next up is a product that makes me want to break out my curlformers since I currently do not have enough flexi rods to do my entire head. I have not heard of this company before so this will be my first time trying them. Now I can't lie the smell kind of reminds me of Jheri curl products....but that doesn't mean it doesn't work great so I'll be reviewing this in the future.
Sofn'free Gro Healthy Milk Protein & Olive Oil Really Deep Conditioning Treatment
I have tried products by this company in the past, but not this one in particular. I plan to use with along with my Huetiful steamer. The size of this sample is a nice size as well.
This is a great alternative to cleanse your strands when you don't have the option of shampooing with water.
Free Your Mane Samples: Daily Detangling Conditioner & Baobab Brilliant Restorative Hair Oil
I had not heard of the company before but I definitely plan on trying these soon. I read a few other blog posts and it seems to be desired by many.
Ambrosia Hair- Honeybush Replenishing Hair Milk
I've been wanting to try this for a while. I prefer lighter products like this during these warmer months.
Bugs Off Mosquito Repellent Band
I definitely needed one of these. I cannot stand the way traditional bug repellent sprays smell or how they feel on my skin. I spend a lot of time outside during the warmer months so I tend to go through a lot of bug repellent. Now I can do so without that tacky feeling the sprays leave behind. The best part is the ingredients used are 100% natural according to the manufacturers website.
All in all I really like my curlBOX for the month of June. The Summer Love Loathe box has a great theme behind it. I love the fact that I received a full sized bottle of Curls product. And I can't wait to test out the Bugs Off bug repellent band.
A special shoutout to Myliek for taking a simple concept and making it into a flourishing business venture!
And curlBOX subscribers got a few bonuses this month. There were two coupons inside the box and instructions for a DIY Turban Style Headband from Glitter n' Glue. She wants to see how we did with the DIY summer turbans...so be sure to tweet her @Glitter_N_Glue on twitter.
Here's my unboxing video for June's curlBOX. Hope you enjoy watching it...I had fun doing the video and hope to do many more in the future. Please remember to rate and comment...and while you're at become a subscriber, hasta luego!
