Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Up-do on Stretched Natural Hair
Hey Guys,
I had my hair in a ponytails for a couple of days and when I eventually took my hair down I had mostly stretched, except for a few sections at the top.
I decided to do a quick up-do and here is what I came up with.
I had my hair in a ponytails for a couple of days and when I eventually took my hair down I had mostly stretched, except for a few sections at the top.
I decided to do a quick up-do and here is what I came up with.
XOXO
Bella Joya
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Introducing the Roots Don't lie Hair and Body Products Line
Hey guys,
After months and months of lots of work and research and deadline I finally present to you the Roots Don't Lie Products line.
Roots Don't Lie is a luxury hair and body products line. All our products are made from plants and fruits nuts and oils. These products are specially created for customers who want products that are free from chemicals, parabens, mineral oils, sulfates, and other harsh ingredients. Our products are made from quality ingredients and hand crafted in small batches.
Our products include :
Herb infused Hair oil
Lavender Lemon light oil
Herbal conditioning hair rinse
Cocoa Butter Medley
Whipped Shea butter
Triple Butter Soufflé
Visit our website www.rootsdontlie.storenvy.com
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| The entire product line |
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| The entire product line |
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| Herbal Hair Oil |
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| Triple Butter Soufflé |
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| Triple Butter Soufflé |
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| Cocoa Butter Medley |
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| Hair Conditioning Rinse |
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| Whipped Shea Butter |
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| Lavender/Lemon Oil |
Thanks
XOXO
Bella Joya
Monday, November 4, 2013
3LRCHALLENGE: Product Review: Belle Butters Unyevu Butter
Hey Guys,
I heard about
this product like from Hey Fran Hey on YouTube, and let’s just I found the best
body butter ever made. Here are a few details about the product:
Unyevu (oon-yay-vu) is Swahili for
moisture.
This awesome butter is filled with
ingredients that will help promote moisturized skin, flexible skin and
healthier hair.
I used a super combo of butters: Shea,
mango and avocado. I then added neem oil which helps relieved an irritated scalp
thickens hair and removes dandruff. Apricot kernel oil is rich in vitamins A
and E and sunflower oil retains moisture and is an emollient for the skin.
The neem oil in this butter has a very
nutty scent, paired with the fragrance oil used; the overall smell is earthy, a
little musky and ending with amber.
Default price is for 4oz
4oz., $14, and 16oz is $26
Ingredients: Shea butter, raw pressed
mango butter, refined avocado butter, apricot kernel oil, neem oil, sunflower
oil, fragrance, vitamin E (preservative)
Pros:
·
This
butter is a super light and rich moisturizing butter
·
It
smells heavenly, I can’t get enough of the smell
·
It
works wonders on dry skin.
·
It is
not greasy, and easily absorbs into the skin
·
It
can be used on both the hair and body, I use it just on my body because I can
just sit and smell my body all day. Lol no seriously I love the smell
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Helps
soothe itchy skin
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A permanent
member of my body products as long as it is produced.
Cons:
·
It is
pricey
Final Thoughts:
I absolutely love this product. It is very moisturizing, smells divine, and although it is a bit on the pricey side a little goes a long way. I will definitely be re-purchasing once I run out, and I’ll probably use this product as long as it is being produced. I definitely recommend this product. Tasha, the owner, also has a range of skin and hair care products so be sure to check out her website, and enjoy.
XOXO
Bella Joya
3LRCHALLENGE WRAP UP REFLECTIONS.
Hey guys,
We finally made it to the end of the 3
month protective style challenge, and I for one am very excited to get back to
wearing my hair out. The weird thing is that I have gotten so used to my hair
being in protective style that now all I can think of is er…… what do I do to
my hair??? (Insert confused face / a feeling of doom and confusion). I am very
eager however to get back to playing with my hair and experimenting and all
that goo hair goodness. The protective style challenge was great for me and as
much as I am excited I don’t think I retained as much length as I would have
liked to retain but I reckon its more an experience and a lesson on patience
and learning how to take care of my hair.
Highlights of the 3 month
·
I discovered
a new go to hairstyle, loose twists, I love them and these will probably
replace my mini twists
·
I
got to experiment with styling my hair, up-dos and buns
·
Although
I was super busy with work and a bunch of things I have going on I found time
to train for my run and I completed my first half marathon!!!! Whoop I am
excited for the next one
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I
drank a lot of water and I ate healthy with the occasional cheat means
·
I
joined a friend’s push up challenge and completed 1,000 push-ups during the
month of October.
·
I
was busy at work ,and the protective styles were a life saver.
Lowlights:
·
I
did horrible with moisturizing, hides face, I actually went 2 weeks without
putting water on my hair, I mean who does that.,, I have to do better
·
I
did not try out as many new products as I thought I would mostly because I wasn’t
washing my hair as often, and when I did wash my hair, I was testing out my own
hair products
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I
missed playing in my hair a few times
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I
stopped taking the multi-vitamins after a couple of weeks, I had a lot going on
and I wasn’t exercising as much as I wanted.
Here
are the after pictures as well as comparison.
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| Left side is before, right side is after; this is where all the lenght retention happened it seems. |
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| Left side is before, right side is after |
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| Left side is before, right side is after, I almost dont see a difference but its actually there..lol |
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| Left side is before, right side is after, it doesnt look like much growth.. oh well |
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| Left side is before, right side is after; i dont see a difference in the back which is very strange because my back usually grows faster than the front |
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| Left side is before, right side is after |
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| After |
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| Left side is before, right side is after
After
comparing my before and after pictures, I realized my hair was not as stretched
out in the after pictures as it was in the before pictures so it’s likely that’s
why it appears I did not retain as much length. I thought I would be disappointed
if I did not retain as much length but I realized it doesn’t really matter to
me. In the end what matters was that I was able to learn more about my hair,
take better care of it, and also commit to something and see it through till
the end. I am already looking forward to the next 3LRCHALLENGE.
What
was your 3LRCHALLENEG experience like? What were some of your high points and
low points?
To
see Tega’s final thoughts on the challenge, make sure to check out her
reflection post
XOXO
Bella
Joya
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3LRCHALLENGE: Favorite Leave-in Conditioners, and home made deep conditioner
Hey Guys,
Here are a list of my favorite leave-in conditioners
Bella Joya
Here are a list of my favorite leave-in conditioners
1.
Curl Junkie ’curl assurance smoothing lotion’
conditioner
2.
Eden body works peppermint leave in conditioner
3.
Tukka Naturals ‘Koko du lait’ leave in
conditioner
4.
Karen’s body beautiful ‘sweet ambrosia’ leave in conditioner
Check out my post on my favorite home made deep conditioner recipe here
Bella Joya
Thursday, October 3, 2013
3LRCHALLENGE: SEPTEMBER WEEKLY GIVEAWAY WINNERS
- @dmarie789
- @bailarparati
- @princesslush
- @eneni
Make sure to follow us @3lrchallenge.
To find out the September Monthly Giveaway Winner check the link here
XOXO
Bella Joya
3LRCHALLENGE: PORTION CONTROL TIPS
A Quick Guide to Understanding Portion Control
Portion control in relation to food
intake refers to understanding how much food is being consumed in a meal as
well as nutrition information, and benefits provided by the foods being
consumed. Portion control is usually seen as important for weight management
because it incorporates eating a healthy balance of different food types, and
balancing extreme over eating and extreme under eating.
Tips:
1.
Each meal should have fruits, veggies, protein
and then carbs. So split your plate into half and fill that half with fruits
and veggies, and then the other half should be split into two quarters, one for
protein and one for carbs. For example, potatoes in one quarter, steak in
another quarter and then half filled with fruits and a salad.
2.
Try not to skip out on meals, because what
happens is when you skip out on meals we tend to over eat when we are starving.
Eat a minimum of 3 meals a day, and you can incorporate healthy snacks in
between meals.
3.
Most adults need only about 2000 calories a day
so try to keep an eye out on the calories in each meal so you know what food
items are higher in calories.
4.
It is better to consume 100 calories of fruits
and veggies than it is to consume 100 calories of pastry. You don’t want to
fill yourself up with unhealthy and empty calories.
5.
Use smaller plates, we are more likely to fill
up a big plate and eat all the food on it, so if the plate is smaller we end up
eating less
6.
Incorporate a variety of different food into
your meals so you don’t get bored.
7.
The more colorful your plate the more beneficial
it is
8.
Drink water while eating, as it tends to make
for full and you are less likely to go back for a second plate
9.
Avoid eating out a of box or bag, and instead
measure out servings onto a plate, that way you only eat what is on the plate
as opposed to over eating from the bag
10.
When you do treat yourself to ice cream or chips
try to limit your indulgence to one serving (the containers will list what one
serving is)
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| Handy-Dandy Portion size Chart |
Note: I am not a health expert but
merely sharing tips and ideas. Make sure that if you do adapt any of these into
your lifestyle you consult a doctor or a health professional to ensure you are
adapting these correctly into your lifestyle.
Be sure to check out any missed posts
and Tega’s blog for more health and beauty tips.
XOXO
Bella Joya
3LRCHALLENGE: POWER LEGS WORK-OUT ROUTINE
Hey Guys,
Say hello to toned and scuplted legs with these leg workout variations. Try one, or try all of them
XOXO
Bella Joya
Say hello to toned and scuplted legs with these leg workout variations. Try one, or try all of them
Set 1
2*10 jump squats
2*10 lunges
2*10 burpees
2*10 squats
50 jumping jacks
(Repeat 2x)
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| Burpee |
Set 2
2*20 duck squats
2*20 knee highs
2*20 walking lunges
2*30 second wall sits
50 knee highs
(Repeat 2x)
Set 3
2* 10 box jumps
2*10 sumo squats
2*10 calf raises
2*10 plank lifts
50 lunge knee hops
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| Plank Lift |
Feel free to adjust or modify this to your fitness level,
and make sure to grab a friend to help you stay motivated and keep exercise
exciting
XOXO
Bella Joya
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