Day 2 of 31 Something About Me

I’ve been reading Mrs. ReShonda Tate Billingsley (@ReShondaT) books for a long time. Her books are easy to read, keep you interest, spiritual, life lessons and you can sometimes find yourself, family member or a friend in the book.

I just recently had major back surgery. I was looking for a good read so I sent out a tweet. See below:

Bookreadrequest

I love entering giveaways and I do win some. One of my recents giveaways I entered was for an autograph copy of @ReShondaT new book “Whats Done In The Dark”. Here’s the information to entered the giveaway is still going on.

Giveaway

Yesterday I questioned myself if I followed all the directions because I hadn’t won yet and was feeling a little discourage about winning. So I went back and was twitted everything that pertain to ReShonda’s new book. I wanted the autograph copy then I said a quick prayer “Dad, I want that book”.

Here’s a copy of the tweet: @ReShondaT: CONGRATS @mbbpepper! You win an autographed copy of my #WhatsDoneInTheDarkBook! Please DM your mailing address to @ReShondaT. THX 4 the RT!

I was sooooo excited and praising God at the same time. I quickly sent my address but no name and had to sent another one.

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FINAL UPDATE using Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit from Curly Dew Giveaway Prize sponsored by Global Couture LLC

Final days using Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit. I didn’t want to end on a sour note. So, I tried the complete kit again, just in case I did something wrong.

Started out using Coconut oil pre-wash, extra item not part of the kit. Divided hair into four (4) sections. One at a time I sprayed each twist with my water solution which is made up of water, coconut oil, BJCO and tea tree oil along with applying the coconut oil pre-wash. Rinsed and twist each twist one at a time according to the instructions.

Followed by Curl Cleanse™ Moisturizing & Conditioning Shampoo. Used about a natural girl nickel size, great lather (suds). Washed each twist one at a time and retwist. Hair was soft and fluffy, only after one wash I felt as if my hair was clean. Out of habit I washed it again.

Shampoo

Time for a little deep conditioning using Curl Condition™ Intensive Hydrating Deep Treatment. Unwrap each twist one at a time, applied the deep treatment, twist and covered with plastic cap. Rinsed, hair still soft and fluffy.

Deep condition

Fluffy

Due to medical reason I decided on the Wash-N-Go style. This is where things began to take a turn in the wrong directions. Untwist all twists and applied the Curl Quench™ Refreshing Mist. Sprayed each twist until they were fully saturated with the product. Next applied Curl Replenish™ Revitalizing Scalp & Hair Oil about a dime size to each section.

Then the Curl Quench™ Hair Butter. While doing this step tiny white balls appear throughout my hair. This happen as I was combing the product through my hair. I didn’t like what I was seeing and really want to start over but I was expecting the doorbell to ring any minute. Finished the remaining three twists, same results. The Wash-N-Go was a total bust, it was like the product and my hair didn’t get along an exploded with white dots everywhere. Quickly I added a few flat twists and cover with a beautiful head wrap.

Wash n go

Flat twist

I am truly grateful for this experience in trying Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit. So sorry this particular kit and my hair didn’t do the happy dance. Special thanks to Global Couture LLC for the Curly Dew Giveaway Prize.

I’m available to try and review natural hair products.

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Yes I’m 50+
Yes I’m Gray
Yes I’m NATURAL

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314-699-4446
P.O. Box 1854
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Day 2 UPDATE continues with using Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit from Curly Dew Giveaway Prize sponsored by Global Couture LLC

Hair remain in the protective style with a silk bonnet while I got some Zzzzs.

Clothes ready for Sunday Worship Service. Next up my beautiful natural mane. Sprayed Curl Quench™ Refreshing Mist to attempt to bring my hair back to life. Is that a curl, you bet it is but not enough to wear it like a wash and go. So I added about a quarter size of the Curl Quench™ Hair Butter for shine. Brush hair backward into side Afro puff. Did one side at a time adding band to each then one large band to join them together to give the appearance of one big puff. Sprayed additional Refreshing Mist to soften the puff. Off the service.

Night time preparation: Hair is soft so I was only going to take all the hair bands out and cover with a silk bonnet and work on it tomorrow but then I said give yourself 30 minutes. I started with looking at the products again in a difference way trying to use the LOC (Leave-In, Oil and Cream/Butter) method. Section hair into three sections for easy managing because I do have some length. I applied the Curl Condition™ Intensive Hydrating Deep Treatment (leave-in), coconut oil and hair butter, put in six flat twist. As I was twisting I could feel and see my hair come alive.

Okay off to bed still recovery from major back surgery.

Wash Day and Day 1 UPDATE using Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit

Wash Day and Day 1 UPDATE using Earthtones Naturals Rehydration Kit from Curly Dew Giveaway Prize sponsored by Global Couture LLC

📦 Medium to Thick Textured Kit

đź“Ś Coconut oil pre-wash extra item not part of the kit: Divided into 8 twists. One at a time I sprayed each twist with my water solution which is made up of water, coconut oil, BJCO and tea tree oil along with applying the coconut oil pre-wash. I didn’t think it was going to be enough so I grabbed my jar of coconut oil, but to my surprise it was more than enough. The process was something like this
divide, spray, apply, twist and next until all eight had product on them. Covered with a plastic cap for a little over an hour. Rinsed and twist each twist one at a time according to instructions.

📌 Curl Cleanse™ Moisturizing & Conditioning Shampoo: Smells a little like burnt brown sugar (love the smell reminds me of another product). Consistency was too runny for me. Washed each twist one at a time. My hair was soft and fluffy only after one wash and I felt as if my hair was clean. Out of habit I washed again.

đź“Ś Curl Condition™ Intensive Hydrating Deep Treatment: I couldn’t detect the smell so I had my grandson to smell and he said it smells like vanilla. After reading the ingredients again its smell like cocoa powder and is very thick. For this step it was easier for me to take down the twists and apply this step. Only because I had to make sure majority of the water was out of my hair by using an old t-shirt. Divided into four big twist and apply the product to each twist and covered with a plastic cap for 30 minutes then rinsed out. Hair still soft and fluffy.

📌 Curl Quench™ Refreshing Mist: Smells like piña colada without the rum. Sprayed each twist until the were full saturated with the product.

đź“Ś Curl Replenish™ Revitalizing Scalp & Hair Oil: Greasy; doesn’t absorbs into the hair meaning it just sits on the top. Tried it on my skin absorb right in. My skin loves it plus I kept smelling my arm after application, then its smell like soft baby powder. I didn’t like this product for my hair.

đź“Ś Curl Quench™ Hair Butter: Smells like candy, sweet “Skittles”. For this step I divided one a time one of the four twist into four more individual twists making a total of sixteen twists. Apply the butter to hair and twist.

Sit outside on the patio with hubby to let my hair air dry. Later covered with silk cap and off to bed.

Time to walk and shake my head or NOT. Cap removed, touched one twist noooooooo dry and crunchy. Disappointment sets in. I’m saying to myself “This is my first time going out since my back surgery and my hair is a mess”. I sprayed it with the Refreshing Mist then added some Hair Butter. There was no life/moisture in my hair.

I ended up parting it on the side and did two flat twist and bobby pinned it in the back into a cute bun. Seven days… okay but tomorrow is church and its already to hot in Oklahoma to wear a wrap. Reapplying the mist, oil and butter. This girl really wants to apply my leave-in, my oil and my butter/moisture. But I said I would try it for seven days. Who know at the end of seven day I could be singing a new song.

NOTE: The kit came with directions on how to implement their 7-Day Rehydration Protocol! Plus they are all full size except the coconut oil which was an extra.

Earthtones Naturals Rehyration Kit from Curly Dew Giveaway Prize sponsored by Global Couture LLC

7-Day Hydration: This is the ultimate kit for rehydrating your hair! it contains everything you need to increase the moisture in your hair keep it there!

I selected my hair texture and this is what was in my box. Go online to see the other natural hair and skin care products they offer along with price.

📦 Medium to Thick Textured Kit
đź“Ś Coconut oil pre-wash extra item not part of the kit
📌 Curl Cleanse™ Moisturizing & Conditioning Shampoo
📌 Curl Condition™ Intensive Hydrating Deep Treatment
📌 Curl Quench™ Refreshing Mist
📌 Curl Quench™ Hair Butter
📌 Curl Replenish™ Revitalizing Scalp & Hair Oil

**This kit comes with directions on how to implement their 7-Day Rehydration Protocol! Plus they are all full size except the coconut oil which was an extra.

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Thank you for selecting me to try this product. Quick view of the contents enclosed. Can not wait to dig in and apply. Just had major back surgery but give me a few more weeks and I’ll post a full review.

50Gray&Natural
Yes I’m 50
Yes I’m Gray
Yes I’m NATURAL

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🎫 Contact Information for Curly Dew Natural Beauty by Erica:
314-699-4446
P.O. Box 1854
Fair view Heights, IL 62208
Inquiries: info@curlydew.com
Online Store: http://www.curlydew.com
Instagram:@EARTHTONESNATURALS
Twitter:@EarthtonesNtrls
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/curlydew/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/curlydew1
Blog:globalcouture.blogspot.com
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🎫 Contact Information for Global Couture:
Patricia, Global Couture LLC, Designer & Owner
http://www.globalcouture.net
globalcouture@aol.com
Instagram:@globalcouture
Twitter:@globalcouture1
Pinterest:globalcouture1
Like Global Couture on Facebook
Blog:globalcouture.blogspot.com

NOTE: Music by @pharrelwilliams Happy ( from “Despecable Me 2”)

50Gray&Natural and the KGMA Breaking News Operator

#50Gray&Natural: The @edenbodyworks has new products out (#DiscoverEDEN).

Operator: Where did you hear about this and what are the products?

#50Gray&Natural: I’m not one to gossips but since you asked, your station “KGMA Breaking News” interrupted “Chicago PD”.

Operator: Sorry to hear that but did you like the special effects?

#50Gray&Natural: Sure did that why I called. Would love to be one of the first 500 #naturalcurlygirls to get my hands on the NEW Coconut Shea treats! (#hairoil #hairbalm #hairmasque and #stylingelixir).

Operator: We will see what we can do since #Chicago PD was interrupted.

#50Gray&Natural: I’ve been using #EdenBodyWorks since I won a #giveaway sponsored by @tobnatural. Thank you thank you.

Grandson: OMA! Oma! OMA wake up! Who’s @EdenBodyWorks?

#50Gray&Natural: Hair products. Guess I was dreaming.

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Quote from EdenBodyWorks.com: The thing about EDEN BodyWorks™ that makes it so heavenly is how the all-natural ingredients work wonders to leave your hair softer, stronger and healthier. And that’s a beautiful thing.

Here’s some ways to follow @edenbodyworks.com
Facebook: EDEN BodyWorks
Twitter: EDEN BodyWorks
YouTube: Discover EDEN
Instagram: EdenBodyWorks
Available at Sally’s, Walmart and Walgreens just naming a few check throughout your community for other locations. If they don’t carry it ask the owner would they consider.

Special Shout: Toia B aka ToBNatural was sponsoring a giveaway last year, needless to say I won the giveaway. That’s when I was introduced to EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea line. ToBNatural is an active blogger @luvtobnatural.com. She is one of my go to resource for natural hair and fashion. Plus she is a photographer living in my birth state “New York”. Thank you! Here’s a picture of the beautiful products plus go to mbbpepper.wordpress.com to read about the giveaway and product review.

Edens Body Works

I love winning and receiving free stuff to try and write a review, even if it’s all pictures. Truth is I just had major back surgery and I bored. Did I say that out loud? Oops!

50Gray&Natural
Yes I’m 50+
Yes I’m Gray
Yes I’m Natural

ToBNatural 6K Giveaway Prize #2 Anu Essentials Products (1 of 3 WINNER)

I missed out on the first giveaway, BUT I didn’t worry because there were more awesome opportunities for me to win! So I followed the instruction on #ToBNatural’s Instagram and website (luvtobnatural.com). Next in the lineup of goodies was Anu Essentials.

Email from ToBNatural confirmed that I was 1 of 3 winners who would have the opportunity to experience Anu Essentials Products shortly.

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Nothing like hearing my mail-lady blowing her horn repeatedly (country living in Oklahoma), that sound could only mean I have a package that was to big for the road side mailbox.

I love receiving packages especially the big ones. My set includes a Nourishing Cleansing Gel Shampoo, Moisture Rich Conditioner, Herbal Hair Oil, Soft Set Gel, PLUS a two sample of her Body Butter.

To learn more about Anu Essentials visit their website Anu.Essentials.com in the Brooklyn area 400 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11217 or call 888.422.0910. Happy shopping for your hair and body care along with natural perfumery.

ToBNatural is also from Brooklyn. Have natural hair question or fashion she has you covered.

Olivia M. Lott-Reese

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