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YES YES and YES! Looks like it’s time to stock up again! It only happens once a year so take advantage! It is a great time to get your faves as well as try some new things from Miss Jessies. I know here in NYC they usually have bogo at Ricky’s but I will have to verify if the offer is extended to them as well. Like my facebook page for any further deets!

I actually used Quick Curls this week to style- here is a pic. It is one of my staple styling aids.

Here are some of my faves:
 

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I hope this post finds everyone safe and sound! I am well, my apt didn’t experience any damage during the storm. Some folks in the tri-state area were not so lucky. I will be praying that flood waters recede sooner than later and anyone injured is healed swiftly!

I was off yesterday and because there are no trains are running today I didn’t go in to work. I was able to thoroughly clean my kitchen and bathroom. That alone made me feel like less of a lazy bum.lol. Along with some housekeeping I did a few other things….Allow me to share my past 48 hours with you guys.

I deep cleaned my makeup brushes. Since I haven’t worn makeup while I have been in my humble abode they have had ample time to dry.

Stove top popcorn. Nothing beats the old school way. NOTHING.

I put a dent in my checking account…. I ordered my stuff in my fave scent (Ambrosia) from YumYum Candle. You can get an extra 20% off by entering ESSENCE at check out until 8.31. I ordered Shea Moisture from Walgreens.com. The hair products are buy one get one 50% off. You can save an additional 20% by entering SHEA4FALL at check out- free shipping w/ orders over $25.I order some hair goodies from my one of my favorite small businesses- Oyin.

I washed and conditioned my hair…This Sweetback treatment by Miss Jessies is the bees knees! I pre shampooed with Ojon’s restorative treatment.

After washing my face with Lush’s Angels on Bare Skin I used this awesome mask.

I made lots of coffee…Mostly decaf so that I wasn’t too excited during the storm.lol

Welp I reckon that is it! I am returning to work in the am via a car service, seeing as though subways are still not running.

One more thing…many people talked about being over prepared for the storm, that they wished it was “more” etc etc. Today is the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Over 2000 people lost their lives. Many people pray every single day that their lives weren’t turned upside down by a category five hurricane. Be humble, count your blessings.

AT LAST! it has been announced! The once a year promo, Miss Jessies buy one get one free event! This is when I really stock up!

Here are some links to reviews I have done in the past!

Baby buttercreme and the Rapid Recovery Treatment

Buttercreme

Silk Stretch Silkening cream

Read a post I did some time ago about the Miss Jessies sisters, “Hair Envy” .

My hair cut earlier this year, where my stylist used all Miss Jessies products to style my hair.

Here are definites that I will be getting from the promo…and that will be two of everything, I use the products that much. I’m sure some other products will end up in my bag along the way.

What is on your list?

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Hiya! I try to post once a day, however we are in full swing of holiday at work and it’s getting tres hectic. I thought I would try and get some reviews of some products that I know will have crazy promos for holidays, and hopefully these reviews will aid in you not draining your checking account.

I have been using Miss Jessie’s Curly Buttercreme  for a few years now. I started a few years ago during my transition. To this very day it is one of my go to products for moisture. The only caveat is the expense. Lucky for me, usually right around Thanksgiving, Miss Jessies does a buy one get one free event, that goes through December. I stock up, and have product to last me through the entire year.

Most retialers participate and the sale is on their website. Here are some other products I used and I highly recommend; Miss Jessie’s Stretch Silkening Cream , Miss Jessie’s Creme De La Creme Conditioning Cream , and Miss Jessie’s Quick Curls .

Have any of you tried Miss Jessies?

No… not roof work. lol. Here is a brief but very good tutorial on how to shingle, I mentioned in the two proceeding posts. Don’t be discourage by her hair. My hair type is clearly kinkier and has a tighter curl pattern than the lady in the video. You can still make it work..Also it appears that product just sits on your hair afterwards…It does eventually absorb and dry.. Enjoy!!!!

 I went in on Saturday where the owner and stylist, Paulette, of Authentic Salon went to work on my mane. She first shampooed and then applied a conditioner. From there I sat under the steamer for about 20 minutes.After rinsing she blew my hair dry, so that she could acurately cut. After cutting she re-wet my hair to return it to to the naturally curly, kinky state. she then styled it as I described in my previous blog post.

 

Yes, this is a motto of New York City’s real estate mogul,Donald Trump. And because money doesn’t grow on trees, I would have to agree with the Donald. Except, we all know he won’t partake in this bargain bonanza.My beloved Miss Jessies has begun their once yearly BOGO sale. I have to level with you all, it is the ONLY time I buy their products.Ok, there times when new things hit the shelves, and I dash to Ricky’s NYC for my fix. At any rate, I love their products, and this promo, makes them justifiable.

Happy Shopping!

CB

Actually mines does.So today after working for a few hours I finally ventured back into the Dominican salon. Yes they are open 7 days a week. But this time it was not for one their infamous blow outs (the thought of that heat makes me cringe!).

I was in desperate need of a trim ( my hair has not been cut since last spring-yikes) and why not a deep condition. I may have scared the poor woman, as they looked at my tight curls and coils, assuming I wanted a blow out. She proceeded to shampoo my hair, and then began detangling. So just to back to peddle, if I don’t wash my hair at least every two days, it’s a rats nest.After the detangling session I received a deep conditioning, and then the much needed trim. Success. My hair looked and felt like fluffy cotton. I didn’t even realize that it had gotten so long, or in ‘fro terms: BIG.

Let me make a beeline to the point. Now that my hair is natural, it CRAVES moisture, so much that I often “baggy” it in the winter (I will cover this at a later time). I went home to my stash of hair products, and pulled out old faithful.
Miss Jessie’s Baby Buttercreme Love this stuff. It moisturizes without being to greasy, and the smell is HEAVENLY. I plan to use the Restorative Treatment mid week. I have been using Miss Jessies products since transitioning from a relaxer, and the products continue to be a fixture in my bathroom.There were rumors that the two sisters had a falling out,then infamous Curve Salon closed down. However as of August 9th they are back in business. It makes me warm and fuzzy! In a few more months I hope to get my hair cut there, where they will use the “angle- balance” method. If you are ever in Brooklyn, definitely look them up!

Yours in curls,

Carmen