I did this last week before I took out the mohawk crochet braids. It starts off looking a little messy but the outcome is good. Not my best work but it actually looked wayyyy better in person. LOL
Products Used Eyes
UDPP
MAC Clarity - lid & lower lash line
MAC Saddle - crease
MAC Carbon - outer corner
MAC Short Shorts - highlight brow bone & inner corner
MAC Aquadisiac
Sephora gel liner
ELF brow powder
The Falsies
So I took out my crochet braids on wednesday and spent a few days doing deep conditioning treatments.
I wanted to try a braid out again since I have attempted to do them in the past and was disappointed every time. This time I used a little Argan Oil Eco Styler gel and let it dry overnight in 8 braids.
When I took it out the next day, I was happy with the curl pattern and the way my hair felt. It was soft and luckily it wasnt dry and crunchy.
The problem was that as soon as I went to separate the curls and fluff the roots the entire thing went POOF! I wasnt feeling it at all so I immediately washed it out and contemplated what my next style would be.
I had 3 options.
Another set of Crochet Braids
Braid my hair and wear Mila Kunis-Jovovich, the lace wig. LOL
Do a set of Box Braids
After a day or so, I figured, since I had the time and I committed myself to non-stop protective styles till the end of 2013, I should just go ahead and do the Box Braids and wear them till at least February.
I wanted something different so I did some squiggly french braids on the side and really small singles throughout the rest.
I'll post a video on this within the next few days.
I decided to start doing makeup videos again. I started my page doing makeup and loved it but the hair got in the way and ended up stealing the show! lol
Hey, two divas cant seem to ever share the same stage, right?
Doing makeup vids means I can post more often then every few months!! I do not do my hair very often and when I do, do something that warrants a video I make an effort to record and post it.
I have had a very boring and frustrating hair year...
So here is the latest makeup vid! I have a lot more ideas so there will be much more to come. :)
Products Used
Eyes
UDPP
MAC Surreal - Shimmery pale aqua with a gold undertone - Inner corner
MAC Woodwinked - Gold - Lid & lower lash line
MAC Carbon - Matte black - Outer corner and crease
MAC Saddle - Warm brown - Above crease and into brow bone
MAC Short Shorts - Shimmery ivory - Highlight brow bone and inner corner
Sephora gel liner - black
Maybelline The Falsies mascara
ELF brow powder
Lips
ELF lipgloss - Muted Mauve
Face
Graftobian Glamaire airbrush foundation
ELF powder foundation to contour under the cheekbones
I forgot how much I love doing makeup videos. Definitely going to be doing them on a regular basis from now on.
Need to work on lighting, camera angles and such.
Plus makeup vids are easier to post more often because I dont do my hair that much.
Super pissed America voted off Amanda Brown from The Voice.
Makes no sense to me how Terry won over her. He has been super boring the past few weeks.
Not sure how I want to do my hair next. Im thinking either box braids or another set of crochet braids. Hmmmm....
I think I have gotten a handle on my shedding. Between the coffee and the sulfur oil it seems to have slowed down a lot.
Before I put in this set of crochet braids I cut a few small sections down that were a little too thinned out. I'm going to have to be really consistent to make sure it all grows back really nicely.
I'm not sure if I'm going to make it to my goal of MBL next year, but I will be super happy if I do. Time will tell.
I think I might keep my hair out for 2 weeks and do some serious deep conditioning and any trimming needed, then put it in some Beyonce box braids. Not too thick though..
I've been out of castor oil for a minute! Need to stock up NOW!
Also need to stock up on Coconut oil as well.
Been slacking on my vits for the past few days!! Not good Mar!!
I did a workout the other day and I am paying for it now. I worked my thighs and butt and Dang! It hurts to sit!! SMH!! Me no likey... lol
I need to restock on my Clinique Moisturesurge. My fave! Its silicone based so it helps with oil control as well.
I deep conditioned overnight and my hair feels divine, even though I used a conditioner I hate. It smells like 90s bad perfume..
Finally its ready! So after much technical difficulty I finally was able to record and upload the giveaway video!
I also have another announcement! I have been working on my own jewelry line for the better part of the year and wanted to share my creativity and personality with you all on another level.
Everything on the site is Handmade by me and I have worn and tested each piece extensively to make sure that each will last and is of the quality that I strive for.
Obviously there are many others out there who are making jewelry and stuff, but every line is different and unique in its own way. I do not make my pieces similar to any other. I like to put my own creative twist on everything that I do and it shows in my work.
I have a few pieces posted up already and I am working on a lot more.
I will be creating unique hair sticks and clips, fashion jewelry, belts, among many other things. I have so many ideas and this is probably the best way for me to express my creativity.
