OBIA Natural Hair Care REVIEW!!!

Hey guys!! This blog is overdue and I apologise because I've been trying to keep tabs on my facebook page (www.facebook.com/happymenaturally), school, business and personal life but, glad to be able to finally share this.
The products I'm reviewing is from the Obia Natural Hair Care line. I received the products as a gift from the owner Obia Ewah about a month and a half ago, and I was impressed. Firstly, with the service it was impeccable, she kept in contact with me constantly via facebook and email. Secondly, the shipping I was blown away because I live in Grenada in the Caribbean and it took 2 weeks to get here. Thirdly I was impressed with the packaging although, the curl moisture cream spilled a little it wasn't anything great.

Now, let me share how these products worked for me.

The first product I used was the Shampoo bar, when I open this my first thought was "is this really for my hair?" Lol because the smell was Ah-Mazing!! When I used it made my hair SUPER soft and detangled well, I love it!

I followed it with the Twist Whip Butter and the Curl Moisture Cream they made my hair  even softer the next day when I took down my bantu knots my hair was the curliest and the softest ever! However, about an hour or so after  my curly curls were gone :(  I concluded that probably I used too much product. This proved to be true because when I used it a few days later after looking at a few more vlogs my curls stayed a bit longer. *still I expected more hours out of it*
Next on my list to try was the curl hydration spray and this product basically contains water and different oils it worked well as a refresher. I started using it once per day to keep my hair moist and conditioned.
Lastly, I used the Curl enhancing custard now this product is a little different from the others, the first time I used it I noticed my hair became extremely dry. Initially, I thought I was using it incorrectly so again, I checked out a few tutorials and I tried it again, and the same thing occurred. I still continued to use it but only on my edges, although it didn't hold for long but it worked while it lasted.
Overall these are great products and I would advise anyone to try them. Keeping in mind that what works for one person may not work for someone else, I gave a few other naturals the product to try and they loved it!
Here are some results from two of my natural sistas........



And here are my results......






On the left  I used the Curl Enhancing Custard and the Twist Whip Butter on the right I used the Curl Moisture Cream and the Twist Whip Butter!
I would try these products again!

Enjoy!!



                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                   

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Hey ladies!!
I'm sure many of us have heard and used different regimen in our hair. And then there's chocolate...should I eat or feed my hair? #thestruggle
 Chocolate as we know has cardiovascular benefits,stress reducer, the dark chocolate aids in weight loss, and tastes soooo good  but its also proven to be good for your hair. It rejuvenates and rebuilds the structure of your hair.

Here's a recipe to a Homemade Chocolate Conditioning Treatment:



 1 tbsp honey
1 overripe banana
3 tbsps coconut milk
2 tbsps coconut oil
3-4 tspns melted pure cocoa butter
1-2 tspns jojoba oil (olive oil can be used as a substitute)
1/4-1/2 cup pure cacao (cocoa)  powder or enough to thicken

If you make the mixture too thick it will dry out fast and you don't want it to dry out on your hair so to liquify in case it gets too thick just add more coconut milk. 
Mash and then blend bananas with coconut milk first until pureed (if not you will end up with banana chunks in your hair). Add cocoa powder last. 

Apply with fingers to clean hair,  from root to ends until hair is saturated then cover with a plastic cap and let sit about 10 minutes. Rinse out with lukewarm water until water runs clear. Then rinse with an apple-cider vinegar-and-water mixture (1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to a gallon of water)  or a mildly clarifying rinse of your choice to ensure any buildup or excess rinses away.

Let you hair savour in the sweetness of chocolate!!  :)

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Onions for natural hair!!

http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2010/06/onion-for-hair-growth.html

 This is a blog posted by Perfect Skin Care for you. The post basically speaks about the use of onions in hair growth , the nutrients which aid in the growth of the hair and the process of obtaining the juice from the onions.
I have also been using onion juice for approximately one month now and I am seeing growth. I usually apply the juice with honey to my edges and started using the juice once per week to my hair while deep conditioning. It leaves my feeling soft and revives the moisture lost.
I was also learning that the skin of the onion is very beneficial, will post soon.

An encouragement

Hello!!...First Blog

Hellooo Naturalistas!!
      Welcome to my Blog spot!  This blog will be specifically for  product reviews, hairstyles, tips and other girlie stuff. :D
I look forward to receiving feedback as much as possible and I also welcome ideas as we take the natural journey together.
 Ok! A little bit about me......
  I am 26 year old Arlena Mark (formerly Blackman) from Grenada..'D isle of Spice!'
I have been 'completely' natural for just about a year and so far it has  been a very interesting one.
When I started out I was confused,worried ...among other emotions. The thing is, I was natural before but I would always use protective styles so no one knew, then when I decided to transition about a year ago it was because my hair was badly damaged from heat and other factors. But, I didn't want it to appear as though I was just following a trend.
Thank God! I overcame those mixed emotions and those insecure feelings, even when I put braids (which I love) or any other protective style, I crave for my natural hair. I loveee it soooo much!! :D
 I have also had assistance on my journey from a few friends here, also my hubster (my rock!!) and other family. I also appreciate and follow a few vloggers and bloggers who have helped me tremendously, looking at them do their stuff, do reviews etc was a form of therapy.

I am so grateful to God for my beautiful hair and hope you are too. If you're having trouble maybe I can help by sharing my story and other discoveries that would empower you to love your hair and be versatile with it.


Leena
No Nappy Stress