The Beauty of Butters

I have this saying "God has given us everything we need". I think this statement is true when it comes to beauty products as well. About a year, well maybe two years ago I was doing research on how I can decrease the number of chemicals I use on my hair, on my skin etc. Now, while I am not a 100% there I try to at least be aware of what is in the products I use. Anywho while reading the ingredients of one of my favorite conditioners, I came across the ingredient Cupuacu butter, which I had never heard of before. Well I decided to look it up since it was suppsedly the moisturizing property in the conditioner. After a little digging I found it, bought it and now I use it on my hair and my skin along with cocoa butter and shea butter......(you see the theme here....yes...butters). What is special about this butter is that it boosts the natural moisture of your hair and skin. Because this particular butter absorbs and hold the moisture in your hair, you don't have to worry about mid day dry out. It is really good with curly hair, I put it in when my hair is dripping wet and let it air dry. My hair dries soft and shiny. Loves it!

If you have never tried natural butters, you are missing out on a world of natural goodness.

To find out more about natural butters and their benefits, you can check out Garden State Naturals ....there may be other places on the net that sale them but this was the site that I found that had alot information regarding the benefits.

Haircare for the Little Ones too!

I won't waste anytime mentioning how it's been forever since the last time I blogged. We have been busy busy busy. Anywho, since I have been wearing the Hair Addict's new signature curl (yes it is still installed and still going strong) I have been pressed to find a product that can tame my edges without giving me the "gel(ed) down" look but with enough hold for my resistant kinks. Well while visiting a friend and doing the girly "primp and chat" in her over sized bathroom, I came across a new product (or at least I think it's new). The product is apart of SoftSheen Carson's children line under the Dark & Lovely Brand, called New Beginnings. This particular product is called Edge Tamer. I like the product because it does a great job of laying down my edges without making it hard or overly shiny. The company's website states that the product is formulated improve the fullness of the edges, I haven't notice any additional fullness around my edges, but I also don't use everyday. I read the ingredients for those who are making the effort to be more conscious about what they put in their hair (and I commend you for that), and the number one ingredient is petroleum. So if that is an ingredient you are trying to avoid, this may not be the product for you.

Going through Changes

Hey Hair Divas,
It's been too long since the last time I have update the blog, terrible...I know.
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been listening intently to your feedback and working to make HairAddictonline.com better. Here are some of the changes we are making.

- Wefts - we have been working since day one to try to make our weft stronger and minimize shedding and it's been a roller coaster, consistency has been key goal with working with our partners. To address this we are working with partners to make sure each weft is double reinforced.

- Bella Brazilan curly - we have heard feedback that the Bella Brazilian curly is not...well as curly as customers expected. We have updated the description of the Bella Brazilian curly and added pictures, so hopefully customers get exactly what you expect. With every purchase we want to meet and exceed your expectations. Here is a picture from my Fotki of the Bella Curly

http://public.fotki.com/hairaddict08/bellabraziliancurly/hairaddictonline.html

-Closures - You have asked and we are working on delivering. We are in the process of having closures made. Availability is slated for the end of March. The first texture available will be Virgin Indian curly.

- New Kinky Indian Texture - You ladies want coarse virgin curly hair...and we have found it. We will be offering two lengths to test the water 16 inch and 18 inch.....expected availablity will be March 21st!

Well ladies, as you see we are busy busy busy, trying to take HairAddictonline.com to the next level and be your first stop for beautiful Virgin & Luxury Hair.

If you are a true hairologist, I mean read forums, watch YouTube videos and read hair blogs and such, you probably have read and or heard a lot about cowashing, (But just in case you are not I will give you the easy breezy definition.) Cowashing is basically washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. What this does is clean your hair in a more gentle and moisturizing manner. Many shampoos on the market today have harsh sulfates and detergents that can strip your hair, causing it to become dry and brittle over time, and whether you wearing your natural hair or hair extensions, that is not a good thing. So instead of using shampoo on a regular basis, many hair-nistas substitute their shampoo for an inexpensive conditioner such as Suave or VO5. Depending on your hair type, hair style or preferences the number of times you co wash changes. Since I have been wearing my curly install, I have been cowashing every other day or every three days. I rotate the conditioner I use depending on what scent I am in the mood for and whether or not I feel my hair needs clarifying (did you know that VO5 has a clarifying conditioner). Doing this routine and following up with a richer moisturizing conditioner keeps my curls moisturized and my leave out soft.

Right now at CVS, VO5 is on sale for $0.77, yes that is $0.77, so for less than a dollar you can try it out and let me know what you think.

**Don't forget to follow your co-wash with your regular conditioning routine.
*** I would not recommend using a volume conditioner for your hair extensions, you do not want the cuticles to swell.

Here are the two I picked up today. (Well i actually purchased a total of 8 bottles).

Product Spotlight

It's a little ironic to be writing this post the eve before Valentine's Day, but what better time to proclaim my love. When I say I was ready to give up on this curly hair, dealing with the dryness and puffiness...all too much for me, I was literally over it. But before doing away with a perfectly good 8 oz. of curly hair and a brand new install I decided to give it one last shot, figuring maybe if I can find a product that can tame it, maybe just maybe we can find the right balance between big and tame. Well y'all, through my search on the Internet I kept coming across recommendations for Cantu Shea butter, more or less for twisting natural hair, and braid outs to give it moisture and definition. Well any who, I figured since I needed something to blend my natural hair and something to try to tame the hair, I would try it out. One beauty supply store run and $6.99 later, I found my new love.

To start I washed my hair, sectioned it off, rub a dime size of Cantu on each section, used my paddle brush to comb through, and let it air dry. When I say the results was something serious....LOL. I finally had curls that were not dry looking, had definition and leave-out that blended, talking about one happy hair addict. The hair was not only looking pretty but it stayed soft to the touch and the Cantu was able to soften and smooth my edges without me having to gel them down. I can't say what kind of hair type this would work best for, but do a search and see what you find, you may find you a new love in time for Valentine's.

PSST.....don't forget our LOVE14 sale is officially over tomorrow..... www.hairaddictonline.com

Spring Preview ....Maybe?

This week starts New York Fashion Week; its the time of year when designers display their preview for the upcoming fashions for the next season. Well I thought it would be fun to do a Hairaddictonline.com preview of sorts. Previewing a texture that may or may not be available come Spring/Summer. I am the test dummy for this texture, and while there is something about it I like, it may be a bit too much hair for me. Let me tell you, this hair is BIG!...LOL
I got it thinned out at the salon, came home and went at it again, and this evening still felt like it was too much and tried my hand at thinning it AGAIN. In my opinion this hair is definitely one bundle hair, 4 oz. maybe 6 oz. if you like it big, but 8 oz.....I feel like I should be on some body's stage performing with 8 oz. of curls on top my head.
I snapped this pic yesterday on my iPhone. I won't bore you with the "please excuse the bad quality pic and no makeup speech" .... here "she" is.


WDYT?
I wore a very similar texture last summer but maybe because the curls were bigger and not so poofy,whatever the case was I really liked it! As my friend would say "that was great hair".
Lawd knows, I am trying my hardest to bring this texture back, it was def one of my favorite, maybe this will serve as a spring preview as well.


Side by side they are very similar, do you think there is big enough of a difference to offer both? Let me know what you think?

To You with Love

Tis the season of hearts, chocolates, flowers and cupid. Well Hair Addict is celebrating you this Valentine's Day with a Sale!



We are discounting all our 14-16 Inch Bundles across all collections!


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