If you follow me on social media then you probably know I will be moving my blogging to a fresh new platform, my new website!!!!
I hope you will continue to rock with me as I continue to share my journey and appreciate the journey of others! While you wait for the launch of the website please follow @xo_fabfro on Instagram and look out for the FB page!!
Thanks for your support now and in the future as I expand!!
Sincerely Yours,
Samantha Michelle
It's 2015 & if you don't know by now, I decided that in this new year I would "go vegan". Although it may seem simple to the average person, if you have not done your research you will find yourself lost in a meatless, animal-free sea! So how did I survive?
Mentality. I trained my self to mentally embrace a meatless lifestyle for months before the new year started. If you focus on missing meat, you WILL miss meat. Focus on inventing new creations & meal planning.
Meal Planning. Meal Planning was big for me and it started at the grocery store! I made sure I bought ingredients for the meals, snacks, & smoothies I was going to have.
Protein. In a meat-based diet most of not all of your protein intake comes from meat (and eggs). In a plant-based diet you must get your protein from plant-based sources such as tofu, some meatless protein products, and vegan protein powder.
As I move forward on my vegan journey I can't wait to get creative with meals & flavors! There's so many possibilities. It's not about what you "can't" eat but what you can create with what you can eat!
Hey Naturals!!
Recently Cantu Shea Butter has been getting my business so I had to start reviewing the products I've tried! This product is a moisturizer. The packaging states that it can be used on curly, kinky and wavy hair to moisturize, detangle, soften and provide shine. So let's see if the claims are true. Each category will get a score of 1-5 KoilyKinks!
Softness - 5 KKs
Yes yes yes!! My hair was like a soft pillow after using this product. I've don't both braidouts and twistouts with it and no complaints! My 4C hair is usually dry and crunchy/crispy, NOT a good look. This is why I started doing the LOC and LCO methods but curlfriend I had no need for layering with this bad boy!!
Moisture - 4 KKs
Moisture galore, do you hear me?? The only reason I don't give this product a 5 is for the heaviness. If you use too much of this product or have thinner strands, your hair will be weighed down. But do not confuse my message, this stuff is packed with moisture and will have your hair feeling right for days! I apply this on wash day to style and don't have to remoisturize!!! (However, you should know your porosity)
Consistency- 5 or 3.5 KKs (Seasonal)
I love a thick and creamy hair lotion/moisturizer and that's what you will get from this product. My only thought is that this lotion is best for the winter months. I can't see myself using this in the warmer season as I prefer lighter moisturizers in summer months. So this is strictly based on preference.
Shine - 5 KKs
Yes GAWD!!!! If you have dry, dull 4C hair like myself go get a bottle!!! My hair not only felt great it looked great, especially close up! No complaints here! I'm lovin it!!!
The Wrap Up
I can't say this hair lotion is a new staple of mine but it's definitely getting me through this winter season. Great moisturizer! Period. Cantu never disappoints me. Love it!!!!!
Hey CURLfriends!
This has been a great year!! I became a mommy for the second time, I big chopped for the second time and there was you, my audience who really showed interest in my words, thanks! I can't begin to express how great God is in spite of so many things. But this isn't testimony hour..Lol. Let's talk Favorite NATURAL HAIR Things of 2014!!
As I Am Twist Defining Cream!!!
I love this stuff for my Twist Outs, Braid Outs etc. Yes HAIR!!!! This baby was a game changer this year for me. Its a new staple of mine! Check out my full review for why I love this stuff so much.
Flat Twists
This year I officially perfected my flat twists and my flat twisted FROhawk was born!!! Yes flat twists made this year a sweet one!! Love them!!!
Avocado Oil
Can we talk about moisture retention & hydration?? I love avocado oil! No it's not a moisturizer, no oil is but this baby comes close. It penetrates my hair what do well and helps smooth, soften, add shine, yes ma'am it does!! This baby is a new staple of mine. Thanks 2014!!
