Birthday Gift Give Back Week - Recap [Day 1 - Day 4]

Hello Beautifuls!


This has been such an exciting week here and I hope you've enjoyed all of our giveaways so far. Just so you don't miss what's happening, here's the lineup since my birthday on Sunday!

[Day 1] 4pc Hair Set Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @Curls_Unleashed

[Day 1] BONUS Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @Peter_Lamas Beauty

[Day 2] NO MORE SHINE Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @Skindinavia

[Day 3] DEEP Fortifying Treatment Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @DessignEssntials

[Day 4] Smoky Eyes Brush Set Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @bdelliumtools

Don't miss out on awesome products from some of your favorite brands!  Be sure to enter and please share with your friends! You have a chance to win great gifts through Saturday. 

CLOSED! [Day 1] BONUS Birthday Giveaway sponsored by @Peter_Lamas Beauty

Good news my loves! It's my birthday today so we're bringing you this BONUS giveaway! Here's your chance to get ultra soothing tresses with Peter Lamas Beauty Avocado + Olive Oil Ultra Soothing Shampoo and Conditioner AND glowing skin with the Citrus-C Facial Cleanser! 

Avocado and Olive Oil 
Benefits: Moisturized, smooth and ultra-shiny hair.
Rich in protein and vitamins A,B and E.






100% Vegan, makeup remover and skin cleanser
Vitamin C and packed with antioxidants.



Citrus-C Facial Cleanser Review




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Peter Lamas Beauty Gift Set
12oz Avocado & Olive Ultra Soothing Shampoo 
12oz Avocado & Olive Ultra Soothing Conditioner
6oz Citrus-C Facial Cleanser
$55 Value

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Hair Talk: Curly to Straight Solutions with Design Essentials

Are you naturally curly and prefer to wear straight, frizz free hair?

Are you transitioning from relaxed to natural and the “big chop” is not an option for you?

Want the relaxer look, without the potential damage?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, I'm happy to share with you the NEW Strengthening Therapy System by Design Essentials.

STS, is a amino-acid infused Thermal Reconditioning System that will straighten, stretch and smooth frizzy, naturally curly, transitioning and processed hair. All without chemicals!  The best part about STS is that with proper maintenance it gives you up to 12 weeks of smooth, manageable, frizz free hair.  All hair types can benefit and be maintained with the system.  

Strengthening and Transitioning System Products:

Transitioning Mousse - straight to curly transitions of natural hair and relaxed to natural transitions.

Elongation Mousse - maximum natural curl strength with curl control. 

Silkening Spray - treatment/health restoration for processed, weak or damaged hair.

Cleansing Sulfate Free Shampoo – provides gentle cleansing with maximum style benefits. It’s ideal for all hair types and cleanses the hair without stripping of natural oils.  This shampoo is necessary in style maintenance while on the system, otherwise the system is stripped from the hair.

There’s NO chemicals, Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde derivatives in any of the products.

Recommended system tools:

Design Essentials pHusion ProBlow Dryer

Design Essentials PHusion PlatinumTitanium Irons

STS is a salon-only hair care system. Click here to find Design Essential salons in your area. 

The details of this feature were captured during the Transitioning & Strengthening Class by Design Essentials at the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta, GA.

Deshonica Kerrie, Design Essential Educator/D. Essence Hair Studio, Atlanta

Model 1 - prefers curly

Model 2 - prefers straight hair

Model 3 - prefers straight hair

Diane Bailey, Design Essentials Certified Stylist (2nd from the left) with Pure Natural hair models

Design Essentials Pure Natural Hair Model

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World Natural Hair Show | B Natural Apparel

We're all bold, beautiful and unique in our own way. There's no better way to express yourself than by making a statement with expressive gear and B Natural Apparel is a line that fits the category!

B. Natural Apparel was created by Joy Diggs in 2007 to promote natural beauty among women and instill pride in wearing our natural hair and the company is still going strong. 

If you're joining the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta this weekend, be sure to stop by BOOTH #210 to show your support and check out the new Spring Line!

B Natural Apparel

Prices: $17-20

"fashionable clothing with positive words and 

images related to natural beauty"

Revealing Beaute Interviews CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST KIYAH WRIGHT

Kiyah Wright is not just a Celebrity Hairstylist. She's an amazing woman who continues to help other beauty professionals grow and become better at their craft.  

Two weeks ago I had the chance to hang out with Kiyah and her students at the Aveda Institute in Atlanta, GA. Read about my experience here!  I'm not a hairstylist, but one the greatest lessons I walked away with is, "attention to detail". As a growing beauty professional, learning how to connect with people is important and I believe that Kiyah supersedes this attribute.

I was humbled to be able to interview Kiyah and glad to share it with you all today! 

I present to some and introduce to others....

Celebrity Hairstylist and Educator 

Ms.Kiyah Wright!

RB: What's the biggest misconception that new stylist have when it comes to breaking into the "celebrity stylist" world?

KW: The biggest misconception is that they just assume that working with celebrities is all fun and games. That they are going to be a hanging out with celebs on set, going to their concerts, etc and not understanding how it is really about hard work and knowing how to behave on set. It's about the artist, not you. You have to maintain a professional work ethic by doing your job and keeping to yourself.


RB: It's been 10 years since you transitioned from NY to LA. Was this the best move you ever made?


KW: Yes. It was all about timing for me.. After September 11th, it was the right time to pick up my life and move it to LA to start the next chapter of my life.


RB: What advice would you give stylist who are considering relocating to jump-start their career? 


KW: Make sure you know your niche! That you are sure that this career is exactly what they want to do. Always remember, wherever there is change, there is challenge.


RB: What still motivates Kiyah to make 3am call times, fly across the country to Italy and miss nights in your own bed?


KW: My own passion comes from wanting to change someone's look, image and overall life. To inspire and change women's lives.


RB: Your position allows you to be in your client's personal space.  We know this isn't always easy to do without overstepping boundaries. Share with us why keeping the line of stylist and "friend" in its place is crucial.


KW: At the end of the day, if everybody's your friend as a stylist, you wont make any money!! You want your friends to know that this is a career for you and respect that.


RB: What are 5 hair tools/products that you can't live without?


KW: My must have items are the Unite Flat Iron; LAST LOOK Hairspray; Unite leave-in conditioner; Tancho wax stick; and Muze hair extensions - I can not live life without MUZE hair accessories.

To find out more about Kiyah's Teaching Workshops and MUZE Hair Products and Accessories visit here!

Connect with Kiyah 

Kiyah on Facebook

Kiyah on Twitter

THANKS FOR READING!

I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU...

WHAT BEAUTY PRO HAVE YOU MET THAT TOTALLY INSPIRED YOU?

Product Review: Lamas Beauty CITRUS-C FACIAL CLEANSER

Dry skin sucks! What's worse is if you have combination skin and their little friends, dry patches and white heads tag along. I'm always on a quest for a one-stop-shop anything and glad the skin fairy thought of me!

Citrus-C

Facial Cleanser

Peter Lamas Beauty

Use and Benefits:

Cleanser

Toner

Body Wash

Makeup Remover

100% Vegan

Cruelty-free

Certified Organic Ingredients

Paraben-free

With a resume like this, who can resist this product. But there's more. The cleanser deep cleans the skin, controls moisture and is full of Vitamin C and Beta Carotene.

What I noticed after using Citrus-C:

My skin was soft

Cleared white-heads

No more dry patches.

My test:

I used the cleanser day and night. After one night-time use, I opted out of moisturizing my skin. To my surprise, the next morning I woke up to smooth skin that was dry patch free and felt great. 

Overall Thoughts:

I like this product. A little goes a long way.  it lathered VERY well and has a light scent. I personally wished the scent was stronger, but by no means does it affect the use of the product.  It left my skin very fresh and did not burn around the eyes. I had great results with it removing makeup, but I suggest that you use an eye makeup remover prior to washing your face.

Should you try this?

I give Citrus-C Facial Cleanser an A+!

Citrus-C Facial Cleanser

Lamas Beauty

$19.00

For more info on this product:

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Ingredients
DeionizedWater, Decyl Polyglucose (Corn), CocamideMEA (Coconut), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Coconut), Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Beta Carotene, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium 10, Glycol Stearate, Jojoba Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycerin (Vegetable), Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate, Peg 120 Methyl Glucose Distearate (Corn), Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol & Phenoxyethanol & Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance with Essential Oils.

Disclosure: This product was sponsored for review. I am in no way affiliated with the Peter Lamas Brand and was not compensated for my opinions. 

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SBCO's formula promises to hydrate, soften and strengthen your hair.  This is all possible by non-other than it's main ingredient, Shea Butter.  SBCO is a unique multipurpose 2in1 formula.  Great for daily styling, or applied to the wet/dry and as a hot oil conditioning treatment.


Benefits:
Hydrates and softens
Strengthens hair
Adds shine
Improves scalp health 
All natural, nourishing ingredients
No mineral oils


You can find Shea Butter Curl Oils at Whole Foods, select health food stores and online at Beautiful Curls Shop ($8.99)


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