Saturday, February 26, 2011

Another Comparison Pic of my Feb 2011 Relaxer Update & a Video!



Well my comparison picture is one month shy of a year but I wont be home to do the update in March :( It has been a LONGGGG journey for me. I suffered 2 setbacks from happy scissor stylist, & 1 shedding setback. My hair is supposed to be so much longer but I am happy where its at now. My next mission will be to thicken the ends again. Next update time, I don't want to relax...I will just get her to flatiron it really good as she did before.


Friday, February 25, 2011

My Feb 2011 Relaxer Update!

I had a shedding set back, so it got thinner :( Next update I will try 2 fix that.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

My Short Wig Video...as Promised :)

My Short Wig!

Short hair? Ummm ... Maybe...maybe not....check.... Its too BIG at the top on these pic's LOL. I think I like it tho. It just seems so EASY. So when I am at home and do not feel like applying my lace unit, I will just slap this baby on...roll my neck and pop my bubble gum. LOL. Something about this wig just makes me feel like that!

The back ground is green cause I am playing with my green screen. Green screen lets you create any background image behind you. Duh right? Anyway....I did a video on YouTube withe my short hair and I changed the background to grey poka dots. I deserve a BIG cookie for that. :) But umm It is still uploading.. I have to JUMPSTART this internet connection every now and then, so I am sure in the morning the video will NOT be loaded. :( If thats the case I will have it uploaded by the end of tomorrow (today), I promise. :) Well I am off to sleep ...its 2am.

Another RPG Unit ELS 119 in Color 3

Just another unit in a different color...

Monday, February 21, 2011

Review of Athena's Kiss from the MAC "Wonder Woman Collection



This lipglass is on POINT! I hate 2 say it but the EXTRA large application wand is juuuuuust right for my lips. It takes about 2 strokes and I am done! <--Umm, I need 2 get my mind out of the gutter. But n-e way....ladies, this color is so pigmented and it has a long lasting wear. At 1st I was not going to get this color because I thought it was a little too bold, but I am glad I did. Today or 2morrow I am going 2 return and purchase the Russian Red and some other of the lipglasses. All I purchased yesterday was that one lipglass and the lip sticks and one eye shadow set.

TWISTED UP! *RPG UNIT*



RPG has gotten at least $900 - $1,000 from me in the last ....what..... 8 days. After I received that 1st unit from them when I 1st got to Bama, I went crazy and started stocking up like it was going to be a shortage. Well actually it is due to the fact they do not ship APO. I would hate wait and ship it thur APOBOX.com and have to pay an EXTRA $14 for shipping to Iraq. Anyway..... after I returned from ATL today I decided to do a little playing in my hair and this is what I came up with. Later I decided 2 add a banana clip to the back.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Mac Store!

Oh I'm about 2 go crazy! Lol. I couldnt wait 2 stop, lol. I'm about 2 choke this fat piglet if she dont help me! Lol


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Friday, February 18, 2011

Who Am I?

Who Am I ?

I am Tiffany O'Neal...Braids4Gro...a Lace Wig Addict....On a mission to find natural looking lace wigs for me and review them for you. :) In my Martin Luther King Voice...I have a dreammmmm that one day all vendors will learn that our hairlines can not have 120% density! One day there will be no more Dragon Hairlines...and all Divas can join hands and say, "It's about Time" we have Natural Hairlines...Natural Hairlines...Thank God Almighty...no more Dragon Hairlines....


Just having a lil Fun! :)

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Review: RPG SHOW

First let me start by saying this unit was purchased by me with my own money.

Now on to the good stuff! STR8 outta the package, this unit is the best! This is the best hairline ever. So far, the hairline beats PLWs. Sawwwry, but the truth is the truth. Once I cut the lace and apply it, I will give a full review. Maybe... 2morrow. The only thing is the price! Starting off with a 14 in is $293! And to make it 16inches they add $60 darn dollars!! Thats too much for a CV to charge! I tell u one thing. This unit betta last me for a while. If not like my papa say, I will be raising some "sand!" -- u gotta be from the county to understand that. :) Lol! But here are some Guuud watermarked pics of the unit without the lace cut.








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Friday, February 11, 2011

Kinky Yaki Lace Wig Review... Revisited

Okay now that I have a couple of styles & ideas for the thick texture, I can wear it with confidence! Here are some pictures that I just took of the unit. I am uploading a video of it on Youtube as I type. It has about 2 hours until its finished :(. Here is the link to my channel so you can view it later if you like. :) My YouTube Videos


Thursday, February 10, 2011

JBCO has a PH of 10 - WOW! <-- That ='s Bad 4 My Hair!

Here is a quick video I did one day ago and decided to edit it today while I sit here bored in Baghdad. :( I am in transit on vacation again. :) Below are also a few tips I picked up from various sites concerning pH. Man I didnt know pH was so critical to my hair. After testing my products I narrowed it down to Nu Growth Hair Products. The pH was the best and they used alot of natural products. I instantly noticed a difference. My new growth was VERY soft to comb through and shiny after air drying. Once I get to Bama I will be testing my moisturizers and doing some more studying. I owe this to Kimmaytube on Youtube. The lady is awesome and her videos are fun to watch. Okay enough of my blabbing. Watch the video and read the quick notes underneath the video. :)



Anything above a pH of 8 starts working like a chemical treatment.

alkali will open up the cuticle and an acid will flatten it

alkaline means that the product has a pH level of 7 or over and it is a non-acidic product. The cuticle opens up when an alkaline substance is applied to it

Acidic Hair Products
Most hair products don’t contain strong acids other than some perming solutions. Conditioner has a slightly acid pH. Mild acid has a an opposite effect to alkalis and flattens the cuticle making your hair easier to comb and look shinier.

an alkali product will open up the cuticle. A small amount of baking soda disolved in warm water will do it.
Heat will also help open the cuticle

Close cuticle with cold water

An acidic shampoo or conditioner (pH below 6.9) causes the hair cuticle to lay down resulting in a smooth manageable hair.
An alkaline shampoo or conditioner (pH above 7.1) causes the cuticle to raise resulting in tangled unmanageable hair

the pH of sebum (hair's natural oil that is created by your scalp) is 5
to get maximum hair benefits use products that have a pH that mirrors the hair's natural pH of 4.5-5.5 (slightly acidic)
alkalies OPEN the hair's cuticle and acids CLOSE the cuticle - hair is it's strongest when the cuticle is closed
water has a pH of 7
baking soda has a pH of 8 or 9
apple cider vinegar has a pH of 2-3
hair relaxers have a pH range of 9-14 which alters your hair strands from being naturally acidic to very alkaline
LYE relaxers have a pH of 10-14
NO-LYE relaxers have a pH of 9-10

http://www.naturalgmonet.com/2011/01/test-ph.html <-- Good reference site :)

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Closing and Opening the Cuticle - Hair

Here is a great article on closing and opening the cuticle:

http://naturalbeautywellness.blogspot.com/2011/01/closed-cuticle-open-cuticle.html

 

 


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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Gold Glitter Nails

China Glaze Nail Polish was used. I can’t remember the name because I am at work now but if anybody is curious or wants to know it shoot me an email. J


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Trying 2 Find a Style

So this morning I tried to create a new hair style and this is what I came up with….ummmm I dunno, but its different for me. I just took 3 pieces and twirled them with my fingers and pinned them back with a bobby pin.


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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

MY NEW FULL LACE GLUELESS LW COLOR 1B

I KNOW… I KNOW….WHY DOES SHE HAVE SO MANY LACE WIGS? It’s pretty and was originally 18 inches long! I ordered a 16 inch but they made an error and sent a 18 inch. I had my friend cut it to my bra strap. I like it but I want the lighter color I had. I could have SWORNNNNNN I ordered a color # 2. The hair is nice but something just doesn’t feel right. I guess over time I will see. If that turns out to be the case. I will let you guys know. 


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