Hey Curly Girls, Let's Talk: Moisturizers

Happy Wednesday everyone!

This post is going to be about moisturizers and what the best ways to moisturize your hair are.

We already know that curly hair is dryer than other types of hair because of the texture. So it is important that girls with curly hair invest in some good moisturizers and keep their hair moisturized because dry hair does not grow.

The number one best way to moisturize your hair quickly is water. Most girls who apply product to their hair at the beginning of the week only use water to refresh their hair and reactivate the products. This is a good time saving way to take care of your hair.

Another really good, obvious way to moisturize your hair is conditioner. You can read about the best conditioners for curly hair here. Obviously, we should all be conditioning our hair after washing but some girls like to leave some of their conditioner in their hair almost like a leave-in.

What is great about this method is it keeps you from buying extra product, but some girls need a little bit more moisture.

Which leads me to my next point, leave-in conditioners. Leave-in conditioners are products that you can leave-in your hair to keep it moisturized. They come in different intensities and they all aren't the same. I don't use a leave in conditioner as much as I used to.

In order to find the one that works for you, you have to know the kind of moisture that your hair needs. Is your hair really dry? Try a thicker leave-in. Frizz out of control? Try something with a little more hold.

Probably the best way to get moisture into your hair is to deep condition. If you want strong healthy hair, deep conditioning is so necessary especially if you have curly hair. It's the only way that you can get moisture really deep into your hair.

There are a lot of ways that you can deep condition, there are ones that you can buy from the store or you can make your own.  You can read about my favorite store bought deep conditioners here or read about how you can make your own!

Well guys that is it for this post!

What products do you use to moisturize your hair? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       

 

Tag Tuesday: I'm A Beauty Blogger Get Me Out Of Here! Part 3

Hey guys! So this is the last week of the I'm A Beauty Blogger, Get Me Out Of Here Tag.

So let's get started.

1) Big congratulations! You won last week’s bush tucker trial. Your reward is the chance to create your own perfume. What ingredients/scents would you choose?

I would definitely go with something sweet, maybe vanilla.

2) Around the camp fire you’re all sharing tips. What is the best advice you can give someone to keep your skin healthy?

Drink lots of water! Especially when you're stranded on a deserted island.

3) How do you think your camp mates would describe you?

I think my campmates would describe me as the crazy girl who is always swinging from the trees.

4) You’re missing your family and friends so to bring a bit of comfort to the jungle you are given the opportunity to send one twitter message (max 140 characters). Who would you text and what would you say?

I would text mom and tell her that I love her and that I miss her and I'll be home soon.

5) You’ve made it to the final two and are awarded the classic three course meal. What would you choose for starter, main and dessert?

For a starter I would choose potato wedges and then for my main course I would choose a huge steak, medium well of course, then for desert I want a giant cookie with vanilla ice cream on top.

6) You’re out of the jungle and the luxury hotel awaits! What will be the first thing you will do?

Take a nice warm shower with lot and lots of bubbles (:

7) Now you’re out of the jungle and have all your luxuries back, what would be one product you have lived without and could continue to live without?

I'm not sure actually.

Well guys that is it for this post and this tag (:

Have any of you guys tackled this series? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

        

Blogger Buddies Series: My Top Apps for Blogging (iPhone)

Hello everyone and welcome to another installment of my Blogger Buddies Series.

This post is going to be about my favorite apps for blogging!

So let’s get started.

First is, of course, the Blogger app for iPhone.

This app has saved me so many times because there are days when I completely forget that I have to do a blog post for the next day and I start freaking out. So when that happens I just pull out my phone and finish the post so that it can be uploaded and if I need to add pictures I can add them later. I can also view my blog through the app which makes it easy to find recent posts without having to go into my slow browser. I also do a lot of my proofreading on this app because I can do it on the go, and I am pretty much always “on the go”.

Next is the Bloglovin’ app.

Bloglovin’ in generally is a great site but the mobile app makes it so much asker to read blogs when I am not at my computer. I can also easily share the posts that I really like to my social media networks.

Next is the Glipho app

Glipho is a wonderful little tool that I started using for my blogging a few months ago. And I have really fallen in love with it because it makes blogging social. Sharing posts is so much easier on this site and it's really like a blogging social media site.

Next is Luvocracy

A lot of people don't know what Luvocracy is. I found out about it when I went to the +iFabbo Social Media Conference last year and I use it pretty much everyday now. Basically it is a site where you recommend products that you like for other people to see and buy. When I write a review on a product I recommend the product on Luvocracy and then put a link to my review in the description.

Next is Dragon Dictation

This app is so wonderful. All you have to do is talk and it will transcribe everything that you say. This makes blogging on the go so awesome because I don't even have to type!

Evernote

I use this app to brainstorm ideas for posts and write ideas down so that I don't forget them. And the best part about this app is that all of my notes are synched so I can view them on my computer and on my phone.

Hootsuite

Hootsuite is quite amazing. I can manage my social media sites from one app and it makes scheduling posts a breeze.

Side note: As a blogger if you are not scheduling your updates then you don't know what you're missing (:

Well guys that is it for this post!

What are your favorite apps for blogging? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       

 

Ebony Jay Beauty My Way: Weekly Blog Round-Up

Happy Saturday everyone!

You guys know the drill!

Another weekly blog round-up. I got these posts directly from my bloglovin' feed so comment your URL down below and you may be in the next round-up!

Let's get started!

NEW: Barry M 'Cor Balmy' Tinted Lipbalm (A Baby Lips Dupe?)
URL: http://www.londonbeautyqueen.com/2014/05/new-barry-m-cor-balmy-tinted-lipbalm.html

OPI Hotter Than You Pink Swatches & Review

URL: http://www.swatchandlearn.com/opi-hotter-than-you-pink-swatches-review

Accessory Trend: Vintage Glasses and What Shapes to Go for this Season!
URL: http://christinanista.blogspot.com/2014/05/accessory-trend-vintage-glasses-and.html

Spring and Summer Nail Polish Picks 

URL: http://sophie-said.blogspot.com/2014/05/spring-and-summer-nail-polish-picks.html

how to get smooth legs for summer!

URL: http://www.ashleybrookenicholas.com/2014/05/whish-body-shaving.html

Benefit Hoola Bronzer.

URL: http://www.gh0stparties.com/2014/05/benefit-hoola-bronzer.html#.U4ih-BboYfE

BARRY M SUMMER 2014 GELLY SHADES

URL: http://www.essiebutton.com/2014/05/26/barry-m-summer-2014-gelly-shades/

Zoya Magical PixieDust Summer 2014 Review and Swatches

URL: http://vanityrouge.com/zoya-magical-pixiedust-summer-2014-review-swatches

Review: Escada Born In Paradise

URL: http://pinkfrenzymissl.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-escada-born-in-paradise.html

Alaffia Suthentic African Black Soap Unscented Review 

URL: http://www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com/2014/05/alaffia-authentic-african-black-soap.html

Deborah Lippmann The Cure Ultra Nourishing Cuticle Repair Cream 

URL: http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2014/05/deborah-lippmann-the-cure-ultra-nourishing-cuticle-repair-cream

MAC Sushi Kiss Lipstick 

URL: http://www.cosmeticsaficionado.com/mac-sushi-kiss-lipstick/

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun-Protection Meets Skin Care 

URL: http://beautyreflectionsblog.com/2014/05/27/loreal-paris-sublime-sun/

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Batbano Blue 

URL: http://www.thedailyvarnish.com/2014/05/27/sally-hansen-complete-salon-manicure-batbano-blue/

Zoya Bubbly - Swatches and Review 

URL: http://www.katstayspolished.com/2014/05/zoya-bubbly-swatches-and-review.html

Twinsie Tuesday: Reader Requested Mani 

URL: http://alittlepolish.blogspot.com/2014/05/twinsie-tuesday-reader-requested-mani.html

Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless (220) Shameless Bold Blush Review, Phtos, Swatches
URL: http://www.temptalia.com/marc-jacobs-beauty-shameless-220-shameless-bold-blush-review-photos-swatches

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer Review 

URL: http://www.thesundaygirl.com/2014/05/amazing-cosmetics-amazing-concealer.html

Mini Haul | MAC Warm Neutrals Palette & Kinda Sexy & Velvet Teddy Lipsticks | Review/Swatches  

URL: http://aqeelakeela.blogspot.com/2014/05/mini-haul-mac-warm-neutrals-palette.html

Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfun Edition Limitee 30 Ans 

URL: http://cafemakeup.com/2014/05/27/guerlain-terracotta-le-parfum-edition-limitee-30-ans/

At Home Hair Tips 

URL: http://www.hairsprayandhighheels.net/2014/05/home-hair-tips/

Juicing it. 

URL: http://www.glossyblonde.com/2014/05/juice-beauty-review.html

Manicure: Orange Soda Nebula 

URL: http://llewsoba.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/manicure-orange-soda-nebula/

This Or That: NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie VS. NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil (Coffee Doge Giveaway) 

URL: http://ellesees.blogspot.com/2014/05/this-or-that-nyx-chunky-dunk-hydrating.html

Urban Decay Eye Shadow In Mary Jane (Discontinued) 

URL: http://peakvolume.blogspot.com/2014/05/urban-decay-eyeshadow-in-mary-jane.html

(UPDATED) First Look: NYC Summer 2014 Limited Edition City Samba Collection
URL: http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/2014/05/first-look-nyc-summer-2014-limited.html

Lilash Before and After (4 weeks) | Lilash Serum Review
URL: http://www.bonniebeautyxo.com/2014/05/lilash-before-and-after.html

Feeling Beautiful with the Cottonelle Clean Care Routine.
URL: http://www.daydreamingrealist.com/2014/05/feeling-beautiful-with-cottonelle-clean.html

How to Stay Focused Without Burning Out
URL: http://blog.jessicaharlow.com/2014/05/how-to-stay-focused-without-burning-out/

High Street vs High End, My Favorite - Foundations.
URL: http://www.paigespreferences.com/2014/05/high-street-vs-high-end-my-favorite.html

Review Thursday Liz Earle's Skin Repair Moisturizer
URL:  http://www.onestopsavvy.co.uk/2014/05/review-thursday-liz-earles-skin-repair.html

Sephora Artist Color Box Makeup Palette Review and Swatches
URL: http://www.redalicerao.com/2014/05/sephora-artist-color-box-makeup-palette.html

No7 Lash Impact Mascara
URL: http://www.missmakeupmagpie.com/2014/05/no7-lash-impact-mascara.html

Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings
URL: http://www.tattooedtealady.com/2014/05/too-faced-beauty-blogger-darlings.html

MAC Alluring Aquatic Lipstick - Goddess of the Sea
URL: http://www.makeup-pixi3.com/2014/05/mac-alluring-aquatic-lipstick-goddess.html

Review: REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser
URL: http://just-jesss.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-ren-clearcalm-3-clarifying-clay.html

Review and Giveaway | Mrs Blak - Online Clothing Store
URL: http://www.teapartybeauty.com/2014/05/giveaway-mrs-blak-dress.html

Volume, Body and Shine With Umberto Giannini
URL: http://www.inthefrow.com/2014/05/volume-body-and-shine-with-umberto.html

May Empties
URL: http://marshmellowbyeva.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-empties.html

My New Secret To Naturally Glowing & Sculpted Cheeks
URL: http://amelialiana.com/2014/05/my-new-secret-to-naturally-glowing-sculpted-cheeks/

Save Your Dolla Bills.
URL: http://www.maskcara.com/2014/05/30/save-your-dolla-bills

The Best Cream Eye Shadow of 2014
URL: http://clumpsofmascara.com/2014/05/urban-decay-perversion.html

Lise Watier Hydra Kiss Colour Balm In Coral Paradise
URL: http://www.beyondblush.com/2014/05/lise-watier-hydra-kiss-colour-balm-in.html

Shimmer Mega Pos: Swatches & Review!
URL: http://www.lacquerologist.com/2014/05/shimmer-mega-post-swatches-review.html

Illmasqua Summer 2014: Velvet Blush & Matte Lip Liquid
URL: http://www.theblackpearlblog.com/2014/05/illmasqua-summer-2014-velvet-blush.html

Poundland Beauty: Filthy Gorgeous Magnetic Nail Polish - Heavy Metal Collection - Review
URL: http://bellasbeautyblogs.blogspot.com/2014/05/poundland-beauty-filthy-gorgeous.html

NOTD - Barry M Superdrug 50th Birthday Limited Edition Nail Polish
URL: http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2014/05/notd-barry-m-superdrug-50th-birthday.html

Kerastase Discipline
URL: http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2014/05/kerastase-discipline.html

MAC Maleficent Lipstick | Bethany Worrall
URL: http://bethanyworrall.com/2014/05/30/mac-maleficent-lipstick-bethany-worrall/

And here's what I blogged about this week!

Makeup Monday: Gray&Pink EOTD
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/makeup-monday-gray-eotd.html

Tag Tuesday: I'm A Beauty Blogger, Get Me Out Of Here!
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/im-beauty-blogger-get-me-out-of-here.html

Huge Beauty Haul Part One
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/huge-beauty-haul-part-one.html

May Favorites
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/may-favorites-2014.html

Review: Olay Fresh Effect Exfoliating Cleanser
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/review-olay-fresh-effects-exfoliating.html

Well guys that is it for this round-up, I know it was kind of long but there are so many amazing blogs out there!

Do you have a Bloglovin'? Comment your URL down below and you could be in my next round-up!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!