Hair: Hask Product Review + My Wash & Go Routine [VIDEO]

The good folks over at *Hask sent me a whole boat load of products that I was really excited to try out. This included both Argan Oil and Keratin Protein shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, shine oil, and twistbands. And they were all in an adorable blue shower caddy. #schwing

Since I went natural, it's been really exciting to try out new hair products. I'm always looking for great moisturizing products that are also good for your hair. And by "good" I mean sulfate and paraben free. See the sulfates are usually what create the lather in your shampoo, and parabens are essentially cosmetic preservatives. Both sulfates and parabens have been under fire recently because they're linked to cancer, fertility issues, and skin irritation, blah blah blah...which is why many companies, like Hask, are offering sulfate and paraben free products. 

Here are a few key things you should know:

Hair: My Big Chop [Video]

I finally uploaded my big chop video to Youtube. Please check it out, especially if you are considering going natural. I transitioned for about 6 months before I big chopped and it was definitely the right decision for me.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know in the comment section below.

DIY: How to Style a Scarf.

There are all types of ways to style a scarf. In my latest Outfit of the Day, I'm wearing a turban headband that I tied from a long scarf. I just wanted to give you guys an idea of how easy it is to achieve that look. I've put together a few videos from YouTube where users take you step by step to create very adorable looks with scarves.

This first video shows you how to create the turban headband and it's really simple.


The next video gives an overall tutorial on styling a scarf. She gives at least 5 looks.
 

This last video shows you how to wear a scarf  as a hair accessory to natural hair, even though I believe relaxed hair can achieve the same look (if you pin up the back and create a poof on top.) I love the look, because it accents your face and brings a bold pattern into play.

Kanye and His Kilt.

If any of you hit up the Watch the Throne tour, you got a front row seat to the kilt show. Kanye recently made headlines again during the 12.12.12. Sandy Relief Concert when he rocked a black leather kilt from Riccardo Tisci with a Givenchy hoodie.



The video footage above is from when Kanye and his team were first figuring out the logistics of his beloved kilts. I love seeing them in there making the vision come alive and doing something different. You aren't going to find many that can make this look work, so when you find them, you better make it happen.

I love you Kanye...and your little kilt too.

DIY: Shoulderless Top.

Hey guys. I made this shirt a few months ago, and I loved it.
It's a fairly easy DIY project even if you aren't a very skilled sower.

I didn't take pictures or make a video when I was doing my shirt, but I found a good DIY video on YouTube.

She accesorizes her shirt with a studded collar, which I love and will probably be doing soon, but I used vintage buttons on mine. :)

I found this shirt in the men's section at The Goodwill for probably like $3.
If it's one thing I can't stress enough, it's that I love The Goodwill.
Where else can you get so much for so little?

Anyway...watch and enjoy.


Let me know if you try it. :)