PLAY UP YOUR EYES!

IM STILL TRYING TO GET TO THAT GIRL STATUS AND IN DOING SO IM GETTING ALL THE CORRECT INFO AND PASSING IT ALONG TO YOU!

HERES HOW THE PROS SAY YOUR BROWS SHOULD BE SHAPED...

HERES HOW MINE ARE SHAPED... THEY ARE A LITTLE OFF... AM I GOING TO FIX THEM? HELL NO! IVE WORKED HARD TO GET MY BROWS THE WAY I WANT THEM, AND THEY ARENT JACKED-UP BY ANY MEANS SO IM KEEPING THEM JUST THE WAY THEY ARE.. REMEMBER EVEN WHEN U GET THE BEST ADVICE YOU STILL NEED TO DO YOU! NOW WITH THAT SAID DONT BE IN DENIAL ABOUT YOUR BROWS, AND DONT BE AFRAID TO LET THEM GROW OUT AND START FROM STRATCH!ALL ABOUT EYESHAPES

ALMOND EYES

1. Apply a light shade from lash line to the brow.
2. Apply a medium contour shade on the lid.
3. Next use a darker shadow on the outer corner of the lid and blend well.
4. Line the eyes if desired closest to the lash line as possible top and bottom.
5. Apply mascara top and bottom and comb well.

CLOSE SET EYES

1. Apply a light color shadow on the inner half of the upper lid from lash to brow.
2. Extend a medium shade on outer half of the eyelid towards hairline and blend well.
3. Begin lining the eye at the inner corner extending a touch beyond the outer edge.
4. Dot highlighter in the inner corner of the eye.
5. Apply mascara to upper lashes and lower if desired. If you use mascara on lower lashes use only on outer few.

DEEP SET 1. Use a light shade from lash to brow.
2. Place a medium contour color just above the crease and blend upward.
3. Dot highlighter on inner corners of eyes.
4. When applying eyeliner stay as close to the lash line as possible. Less is best with deep-set eyes.
5. Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes and comb through with metal lash comb, lash groomer or deluxe spooly mascara brush.

DOWN TURNED

1. Apply a light to medium shade from lash to brow.
2. Place a medium or dark shadow near the eyes' inner corners continuing out toward the temples.
3. Extend the liner all the way to the inner corner of the eye closest to the lashes.
4. Then applying mascara concentrate on the center lashes.

WIDE SET

1. Apply a light to medium shade from lash to brow.
2. Place a medium or dark shadow near the eyes' inner corners continuing out toward the temples.
3. Extend the liner all the way to the inner corner of the eye closest to the lashes.
4. Then applying mascara concentrate on the center lashes.

FIGURE OUT YOUR FACE SHAPE FOR HAIR

THIS COULD VERY WELL BE THE FIRST STEP IN FIGURING OUT SIGNATURE HAIRSTYLES AND MAKEUP. I KNOW YOU'VE SEEN SOMEONE WITH THE A BANGING 'FIT ON, BUT SOMETHING WAS OFF AND YOU COULDNT PUT YOUR FINGER ON IT.. IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE SIDE OF THIER HEAD THIER PART WAS ON... READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY HERE.


TRIANGULAR

SQUARE

ROUND

OVAL

HEART

DIAMOND

OBLONG

GET OUT THE TAPE MEASURE:
While there are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your shape, from outlining your face on a mirror with lipstick to draping it with a towel and asking others to help you guess the shape, there is actually a scientific way to determine your face shape once and for all.

To find out the shape of your face measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.
1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
4. Measure from the tip of your headline to the bottom of your chin.
If you are still not sure of the results, ask a friend that you trust to help you determine your shape. Or ask your stylist. Don't forget that everyone will have their own opinion. If you get mixed opinions ask several people until you see a trend.
Another way to find your shape is to study the faces of celebrities to compare your own look. Many celebrities are almost as famous for their face shape as their hair color, length and style.

FACE DIMENSIONS:
Listed below are the most common shapes besides round. It is possible that your face may not fit exactly into any one category and may be a combination of shapes.
Most people will fit into one of the major categories which include:
Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width. An oval face may change according to weight gain or loss and age. It is common for people who have a classic oval face to have small features.
Round Face - If you have a round face your face will be as wide as it is long. This may vary a little where your face is not quite as wide as it is long, but within 1/4 to 1/2 inches.
Long/Rectangular - Longer than it is wide.
Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at forehead and cheekbones.
Square - If you have a square shape your forehead, jaw line and cheekbones are almost equal in width.
Triangular - Wider forehead that narrows gradually to a slightly pointed or rounded chin.
Diamond - Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line. May have a pointed chin.
Pear - Wide chin with a narrow forehead.

ONCE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING FIGURED OUT CLICK HERE TO FIND A CUTE AND FLATTERING HAIRSTYLE

MANE N TAIL ORIGINAL CONDITIONER

AS IVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED MY HAIR LOVES PROTEIN! SO I WENT VERY OL'SKOOL AND I'VE BEEN USING THIS CONDITIONER FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS AS A CO-WASHER, AND I REALLY LIKE IT. I EVEN DID A STEAM TREATMENT WITH IT THIS WEEKEND WITH NICE RESULTS. THIS PROTEIN IS VERY LIGHT IN MY OPINION BUT IT STILL GIVES YOU THE STRENGTH YOU NEED. SOME PEOPLE GIVE THIS CONDITIONER CREDIT FOR MAKING THEIR HAIR GROW, I BELIEVE IT PROVIDES STRENGTH WHICH IN TURN HELPS WITH RETENTION (ON YOUR HEAD AND OFF THE FLOOR!). ITS A KEEPER FOR SURE!

BACK OF THE BOTTLE:
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Works 5 ways
Conditions and fortifies hair and skin for a renewed, lustrous, healthy look.
Helps prevent hair breakage and split ends.
Natural oils nourish and condition scalp to protect against unsightly flaking and scaling.
Essential moisturizing corrects the drying effect caused by sun, wind and use of bleach and peroxide lighteners.
Keeps hair tangle free, soft and manageable for grooming and braiding.

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INGREDIENTS:
Water , Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate , Distearyldimonium Chloride , Stearyl Alcohol , Emulsifying Wax NF , Cetyl Alcohol , Coconut Oil , Glycerin , Sodium Chloride , Vegetable Oil , Fragrance , Hydrolyzed Protein , Lanolin , Phenoxyethanol , Methylparaben , Propylparaben , FD&C Yellow #5

DIRECTIONS:
For human use: Begin with The Original Mane 'n Tail® Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly.Leave-in application: Apply Mane 'n Tail® Conditioner to towel dried hair. Use just enough to give the desired look. Reapply as condition of hair indicates.Rinse-out application: Massage Mane 'n Tail® Conditioner into scalp and hair. The amount used will vary depending on the volume and length of hair. Let conditioner remain on hair for 1-2 minutes. Rinse out, dry and style as usual.

START OF COWASH CHALLENGE

THE COWASH CHALLENGE LASTS UNTIL THE END OF SUMMER IN SEPTEMBER. MY BC (OR LACK THEREOF) IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE, SO I'LL PROBABLY DO MY NEXT LENGTH UPDATE AT THE END OF THIS CHALLENGE WHICH WILL BE 6 MONTHS FROM NOW. DURING THAT TIME I'LL TRY MY BEST TO STAY AWAY FROM HEAT AND JUST ENJOY MY NATURAL HAIR (PICS INCLUDED). I THINK PROTIEN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RETENTION SUCCESS...

I PLAN TO USE ROUX MENDEX HAIR REPAIR TREATMENT WHICH I THINK IS A MODERATE PROTIEN AND MANE n TAIL ORIGINAL CONDITIONER FOR CO-WASHES WHICH IS LIGHT/MILD

SPRING & SUMMER CO-WASHING STYLES

I PLAN TO ALTERNATE THIS STYLE ALONG WITH MY BUN. I ALSO PLAN TO ALTERNATE AUSSIE MOIST (MOISTURE) WITH ORIGINAL MANE N TAIL CONDITIONER (PROTIEN) FOR DAILY COWASHES. MY HAIR DOESNT CARE FOR V05 ANYMORE JUST THE NEW BLACKBERRY AND SAGE.. IT AAIGHT! TIS ALL FOR NOW BABES!

TIPS FOR ROLLERSETTING NATURAL HAIR

I CAME ACROSS A COOL LINK WITH A STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL. I THINK IVE FOUND A NEW WAY TO ROLLERSET MY HAIR! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL NEED IN ADVANCE:
SETTING LOTION
MESH ROLLERS
PINS

I LIKE THAT SHE ROLLERSETS IN 2 HALVES.. NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH ALL MY OTHER ROLLERS?

THE WETTER THE BETTER

MY HAIR HAD GREAT PROGRESS WHEN I CO-WASHED EVERYDAY FOR 3-4 MONTHS, SO I WILL BE DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN THIS SUMMER.

I BOUGHT A NEW VO5 CONDITIONER YESTERDAY AND I REALLY REALLY LIKE IT! ITS TEA THERAPY BLACKBERRY AND SAGE REVITALIZING CONDITIONER.

THE INGREDIENTS ARE THE SAME AS MOISTURE MILKS STRAWBERRY EXCEPT THE EXTRACTS (BLACKBERRY & SAGE)...

I USED THE STRAWBERRY YESTERDAY AND IT OVER-MOISTURIZED ME FOR SOME STRANGE REASON AND MY HAIR FELT RIDICULOUS! TODAY I USE THE BLACKBERRY AND SAGE, SEALED WITH EVOO & SHEA BUTTER, AND THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL... IDK WHATS UP WITH STAWBERRY ONE... OH WELL.

I PLAN ON GETTING A HEAD START ON CO-WASHING THIS YEAR (LAST YEAR I DIDNT START UNTIL JULY), I WILL CO-WASH DAILY UNTIL THE WEATHER GETS COLD AGAIN.

PRE-POO WITH PROTIEN CONDITIONER IF NEEDED

CO-WASH DAILY

DETANGLE ONCE A WEEK

SPRAY PROTIEN LEAVE IN (ALOE VERA JUICE WITH A FEW DROPS OF SILK AMINO ACIDS)

MOISTURIZE WITH A DAB OF CONDITIONER

SEAL WITH COCONUT OIL OR SHEA BUTTER (MY HAIR LOVES BOTH)

STYLE (BUN, OR 1 FRENCH BRAID, OR ROLLERSET & FLATIRON)

IM NOT SURE IF I'LL EVER BE ABLE TO WASH AND GO, GRANTED IM NOT 100% NATURAL YET BUT I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO KEEP MY HAIR STRETCHED OR IT TURNS INTO A DRY MATTED MESS! I'LL RE- THINK THIS IN A FEW MONTHS WHEN I BIG-CHOP. AND IM TRYING TO NOT USE HEAT UNTIL MY BC, WE'LL SEE HOW THAT GOES.

THATS ALL FOR NOW. SOMETIMES I MAY 2 STRAND TWIST, OR FLATIRON MY HAIR TO GIVE IT A BREAK (CAN LAST 4-5 DAYS)

MY HAIR LOVES PROTEIN!!!

I'VE NOTICED MY HAIR IS RETAINING LENGTH ALOT BETTER. I'M USING ROUX MENDEX HAIR REPAIR TREATMENT ONCE A WEEK ON DRY HAIR FOR 10 MINUTES WITH PLASTIC CAP AND HEAT FOLLOWED BY A DC. MAKE SURE UR GETTING YOUR FAIR SHARE OF PROTIEN LADIES

SILK AMINO ACIDS

I RECEIVED MY ORDER OF SILK AMINO ACIDS (SAA) ON 2-20-09 FROM LOTIONCRAFTERS.COM, WITH ALL INTENT AND PURPOSES FOR USING IT TO GROW MY LASHES LONGER. I USED TO HAVE VERY LONG LASHES, BUT I GUESS YEARS OF WEAR AND TEAR HAVE TAKEN THEIR TOLL. I FOUND A FEW TOPICS ON WOMEN THAT USED THIS METHOD AND HAD NOTICEABLE SUCCESS AFTER A MONTH, SO I FIGURED WHAT THE HELL. I BOUGHT WET AND WILD MEGA PROTEIN MASCARA AND PUT ABOUT 5 DROPS OF SAA INTO AND SHOOK IT UP REAL GOOD AND APPLIED. I FIGURED SINCE THE PROTEIN IS WHATS MAKING THE LASHES GROW WHY NOT GET A PROTEIN MASCARA AS WELL. SAA LOOKS JUST LIKE WATER, BUT HAS A FAINT (VERY) FISHY SMELL THAT I CAN ONLY DETECT IF IT GETS ON MY SKIN. SO IVE BEEN USING IT FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS AND IT WORKS THEY ARE GROWING. I GOT TWO 4 OZ BOTTLES SO THIS WILL LAST ME A WHILE. I'LL POST PICS AFTER A MONTHS WORTH OF PROGRESS

'THAT GIRL' IN 2009

IVE BEEN WORKING DILIGENTLY OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS ON RE-VAMPING MYSELF. I WANT TO BE THE TOTAL PACKAGE BEAUTIFUL ON THE INSIDE AND OUT AS WELL AS HAVE ALL THE THINGS 'THAT GIRL' HAS...

COLLEGE EDUCATION (IN PROGRESS)
SKIN CARE ON POINT (IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY)
A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (WORKING ON THIS)
HAIR AND MAKEUP ON POINT (COMPLETE)
WARDROBE FOR ANY OCCASION (IN PROGRESS)
CONFIDENCE (NEVER A DOUBT)
HEALTHY MIND AND BODY (IN PROGRESS)
PRIORITIES IN LINE (DONE)

I'M WORKING ON ALL THESE THINGS BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE ITS A BLESSING TO BE A WOMAN AND I MAY AS WELL LOOK AND FEEL LIKE A BLESSING AS WELL...

SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BETTER YOUR ALREADY FAB' SELF IN 09?

TWIST N CURL @ 16 MONTHS POST

DAY 4 DAY 3

UNRAVELED TWIST

THIS IS THE WAY I DO MY TWISTOUTS SINCE I STILL HAVE RELAXED ENDS. I DID THIS TODAY AFTER NOT HAVING DONE ONE IN A WHILE, AND MY HAIR IS GETTING LONGER, AND I THINK I CAN ATTRIBUTE THAT TO THE EXTRA PROTIEN!

PS THANKS CURLY NIKKI!