Life of a Product Junkie - I am excited to try the following...

I have been reading the raves and reviews on the product, Shea Moisture. I have decided to try it out and see what all of the hype is about. There is nothing wrong with trying out new products in my book. Plus, I am a product junkie so it was in my nature to try it. I purchased the following from Target for $9.99 each. You can also purchase their line of products from Walgreens and I think Whole Foods too if I can recall.

The product review will soon to follow...

Shout out to my sister from another mother, Tiffani...I am going to try the puff girlie. I just hope it turns out right this time since this is my struggle style.

Tree Braids - The Take Down

Yesterday, I took out my tree braids. That was my mid-winter/early spring protective style. I kept them in my hair for 2 months and now it is time to get back to conditioning and maintaining my natural hair. From the time of wearing the braids, my hair has grown a little over an inch. Now I can get with that, lol! The funny thing was that when I was taking my braids out, I noticed that the hair and my hair was about the same length and the fullness was the same. I just wanted to share. I entitled the picture...my hair vs the weave...

My overall review of the tree braids will be a definite plus. All of my hair was braided up and the lady who did my braids left my edges out to prevent breakage. As the hair got older, I received more compliments and I enjoyed every day with them. However, all fun has to come to an end and having that style for 2 months was definitely a stretch for me. Just because I always love to change my look :-). I will switch from wearing my natural hair in it's state, to pressed, to falls, to sew ins, to whatever in a snap.

Now that I've seen my hair in a kind of "blow out" style, I think I am going to experience more with blow outs.

Product Review - Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste

Okay, so I should have been supplied my review of this product (sorry for the slacking) but I have been on a hunt for a great pomade for my edges. My edges are my struggle as I continue to maintain my healthy and natural hair. I have tried multiple pomades but none held to a smooth consistency. They all caused my hair to curl right back up.

I was shopping at Target (one of my favorite stores) and came across the Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste. It was $7.99 and I said that I'll give it a try since it contains all natural ingredients. I must say, that this is BY FAR my favorite pomade HANDS DOWN! I apply it to my edges, tie my scarf and about 30 minutes later, my edges are smooth and heat-free! Not to mention, that it lasts all day long. That impressed me the most. It works wonders for my edges and I would recommend it to anyone. You only need a little when you apply it and I can finally through all my other pomades away.

To research or just browse through their products in detail, check out their website. http://www.curls.biz/

Until then, peace and love!

Jay Chantelle

Hold On to Your Peace

As we all deal with people in our lives who try to "bring us down", God does not want for us to cast on the enemy, He wants for us to pray for them. This message from Joel Osteen Email Ministries have spoke to me as I continue on with my journey to be successful. Have a blessed day, everyone! Hold On to Your Peace

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

"Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:28, NIV).

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

I've learned that some people are peace stealers. They feel like it's their calling in life to aggravate you, try to make you look bad, and tell you what you can't do. They'll try to bait you into an argument to get you upset, annoyed and frustrated. But don't take the bait! Nothing is worth losing your peace over. They may think they're getting the best of you, but in the end, God can use that to take you higher. When people come against you, choose to keep your peace. Choose to forgive. Pray for that person because that's how you disarm the enemy against you. Scripture says your battle isn't against flesh and blood. In others words, that person isn't your enemy; the accuser—Satan—is your enemy. He's trying to bring division and get you upset. But when you choose to keep peace, when you keep walking in love and keep a smile on your face, you are overcoming his tactics. That's how you win. Today, choose peace, choose to walk in love, and choose the victory God has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for giving me Your peace and strength today. I choose to hold my peace and bless those who come against me. I choose to walk in love and forgiveness so that I can honor You in all that I do. In Jesus' Name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen