Secret #006 || Beautiful Hair || Connie Hair Review

This is my 1st time ever buying hair off of Amazon ( or in general). I must say I was surprised at how the hair looked and felt - it soft and silky. The wave that's in the product picture is a little deeper than the one I received, but that was ok with me.

Packaging:
When you open up the amazon box, you'll see a package with "Connie Hair" written on it and on the back is instructions on how to wash the hair. One thing they mention was to not use heat when drying the hair after washing or expose the hair to the sun when drying.

Washing:
After taking my hair out of the plastic packages, I went to wash it right away. I used the Creme of Nature shampoo and the tgin conditioner. When I tell you the hair was super soft, I've never felt hair like that before. I shampooed the hair twice to make sure it was extra clean - when I washed the hair the water starting turning another color (I can't remember the exact color, but it was probably brown) like it was washing away the dirt from hair or something. The hair does shed, not a lot, but it does shed.

When it was time to conditioner, I applied the tgin conditioner and let the sit on the hair for about 10 minutes a piece (way past the recommended time). Once I washed, the conditioner out the hair was back being soft and silky. Since it said not to use a blow dryer or hang the hair up when drying, I place the hair on a towel on the floor and turned the fan on. I'm not really sure about the drying time because I did the washing process at night and fell asleep.

Once morning came, the hair was still a bit damp but for the most part dry. Guys... the real waves come out after washing the hair - and they were looking good. I wasn't done proving to myself that this was human hair, so I took it up a step and decided to bleach the hair. Yes, I bleached the hair. I wanted to see if the hair was really 100% human hair, plus it was great practice before I bleached my own hair.

Bleaching:
For bleaching, I decided to do a nice blonde color - this is the color I decided to bleach my own hair. The product I used on the hair was the B2W bleaching powder, a 30 vol developer, shimmer lights purple shampoo, a 20 vol developer, and two wella toners. I decided against waiting another day to let the hair sit in some coconut oil, but I was too impatient and my Olaplex won't be here til Friday!

I didn't have any gloves so gosh did my hand itch with bleach on them. I mixed 5 scoops of the B2W powder with twice as much 30 vol developer. I mixed that in really good, I wanted to go for a creamy solution because it's easier for me to control. I decided against using foil and opted for some plastic saran wrap (which is safer btw)! I lather the bleach on the 10-inch hair front and back, making sure I got every strand of the hair coated (turns out I miss a few spots, you miss a lot without gloves).

I wrapped the hair in some saran wrap and let it sit for about 30 minutes. I rinsed the hair out, and didn't like the color because it was too dark, so I bleached again using the 20 vol developer. I let that sit in the hair for no longer than 10 minutes, when I washed that out the hair color was POPPING - like it was beautiful - but still not the color I had in mind.

Since the color wasn't what I wanted, I decided to shampoo it in some shimmer lights purple shampoo to tone the brassiness down. After rinsing that out, it was almost the shade I wanted it to be. So, I towel dried the hair and got my toners. Once it was towel dried, I went back to add the toners. I used two different toners, so I mixed them in two separate bowls. I mix them in with the 20 vol developer and let that sit until I was done combing the hair out.

I applied the lightest toner to the roots of the hair stopping almost above the middle section of the hair, then I applied the darkest toner at the bottom of the hair, and worked my way back up and applied it to all of the hair. I let that sit in for about 20 - 30 minutes. I rinsed it out and applied some more tgin conditioner, I couldn't tell if it was the color I like so I waited for it to dry. When I got up the next morning to look at the hair, I knew after almost 2 hours of bleaching and toning - this was the color I wanted. It was a nice mix of some blonde colors, and overall beautiful. I must say after the bleaching process; the hair did lose most of its wave. However, I liked the color and thought it was worth it. I provided a picture of the hair new coloring, and as you can tell I missed some spots, but I'll go back in and fix those later.

Overall Experience:
The hair is 100% human hair no doubt about that, it's soft and wavy and takes well to washing - meaning it's not hard after you wash it. The hair does shed, but not too much to the point of the hair thinning out. After bleaching the hair, it did lose some of its waves - but I expected that to happen. I'm not going to take off a star for the hair losing some of its waves after bleaching because I did use a high developer on it.

Overall, I'm happy with the outcome of the hair and Connie Hair is now a trusted brand to me. I now know that the hair I'm getting is 100% human hair.

I received this product at discounted price in exchange for my completely honest and unbiased review.
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Secret #005 || Moisture is a factor, softness is need || Art Naturals Argan Oil Hair Mask



Argan Oil Hair Mask


Purchased on Amazon


Whether your hair is fine or thick, curly, wavy or straight - this product is great for your hair. It's winter time, and for me, that means dryness and a whole lot of frizz. 

 I'm in that stage where I'm still transitioning, but still natural and I have a few strands in my head that wouldn't curl up for anything. 
However, when I applied this product on freshly shampooed hair (I never shampoo my hair unless absolutely necessary. Co-wash is the way for me) and let it sit for about 10 - 15 minutes.

  I just didn't think the 5-7 suggested minutes were going to cut it for my hair, so I prolonged it. I detangled as usually, and let me tell you, it felt like that comb glided through my hair.

  After waiting for 10-15 minutes and detangling, I proceeded to wash my hair out.


I'm telling you guys my hair was super moisturized - but not soft. When softness comes into the factor, it just did not apply to my hair after rinsing this out. I see everyone raving about softness and I'm just like... Can I get that too? Overall, I really like this product, but I do wish it gave me the softness that some other acquired.

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review
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Secret #004 || Moisturizer for the Winter |Tgin Green Tea Super Moist Leave in Conditioner

Purchased on Amazon



I'm all for conditioning my hair, but leave-in never! I have never thought that leave in conditioner could benefit my curls as they have so far. Honestly, there should be more products like tgin for hair types like mine (4a and 3c mix). The tgin conditioner is so moisturizing and leaves my hair feeling so soft and clean. I just love the smell that it has, and I've never smelt anything like it before. Tgin conditioner makes it easy to comb through all of my curls with just a couple of strokes. Loose hairs in my comb have reduced to a minimal, and I'm glad that it has lessened

I was happy to find out that it had green tea inside of it, as that alone has many benefits to any hair you have. Green tea can prevent hair loss and hair growth. Green tea has the vitamin C and vitamin E in it, those are both helpful in growing your hair and making it soft. I haven't been using this conditioner for very long, but I do know that it reduces some of my frizz and tames my curls enough for a high puff.

I just couldn't help but take pictures of my puff while out with friends. I don't know why this isn't in stores yet.

Overall, I love this product and wish to try out more of tgin products, because honestly I'm a natural head that loves trying out new things.

Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review.

This is definitely a secret I'm keeping.
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Secret #003 || Clean Face |Isabel Fay Rose Hip Seed Cleanser

Purchased on Amazon

 I am really young; I always enjoy finding products that will clean my skin and exfoliate it –I suffer from acne bumps all over my face and neck, and this does a good job at keeping it at bay. This product really helps get rid of any type of acne that I suffer from.

This cleanser is important to my daily facial care routine, along with Isabel Fay’s other products. This whole line has made my daily facial care easier for me day by day. I love that this product is organic and not tested on animals.

I use this product twice a day. Once in the morning, and once at night. After that, I follow up with a toner and moisturizer. Upon applying this, I start on a wet face, but I’m pretty sure it’ll work the same on a dry one. I start to move my hand in circular motions, to really make sure that the cleanser gets deep into my skin and pores. After that, I rinse my face off and apply my toner and moisturizer. I really love this product and all it does.

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my completely honest and unbiased review.

 This is a secret that I'm releasing.
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Secret #002 || Oil, Oil, Oil | Jojoba Oil

JoJoba Oil by Art Naturals

Purchased on Amazon 




I'm all for moisturized hair, and this oil does just that. Jojoba oil has many great hair benefits, and it can be used as a natural conditioner.
I love this oil not only because it's not too thick, but it has a minimal smell to it. It's very easy to apply with the dropper, and it's lightweight. 
I used this oil mainly for hot oil treatments, so I just mix this with any essential oil, such as peppermint or tea tree. For the makeup removal, I just put a little on a cotton ball, add a little water and remove. For conditioning, I just put a few drops in my favorite conditioner, and same goes for shampooing. Of course, I sometimes just put it on my hair after shampoo for a base condition, then wash it out. Be careful with the drops, because too much will cause your hair to become greasy looking.

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my completely honest and unbiased review.
This product is not a secret, therefore, it's already been released 
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Secret #001 || Unruly to Tameable | Bentonite Clay


When I say clay masks are the best, I mean it! I'm grooving to with clay movement, and it's all about healthy hair for me. Today's review is:

Bentonite Clay by Rise N' Shine

Purchased on Amazon 



I'm using this clay for my hair, and so far so good. It provides moisture to my hair and leaves it feeling soft and weightless. The clay comes nicely packed, but I wished it had a protective seal on it. The application wasn't as messy as I thought, so that's a plus aswell. I listed below what I did to make my clay mask.


 When making a clay mask you want to use equal parts so (equal clay + equal liquid). For the liquid, you can use water, apple cider vinegar or Aloe Vera Juice. I used Aloe Vera Juice for the following purposes; Balances pH levels, dandruff reduction, a natural conditioner, helps with dry and itchy scalps and promotes hair growth. I'm starting on a week old twist out.


For the mask, you're going to need a medium sized bowl, a wooden or plastic spoon, a liquid, a measuring spoon and some oil of your choice(this is optional). You don't want to use a metal spoon because it causes some type of reaction with the clay.
First you want to have all your ingredients next to you, it helps the process move a lot smoother. I'm taking my measuring spoon (1/2 cup), and using my plastic spoon to pour the clay in it.


Next I'm taking my Aloe Vera Juice and pouring it into my 1/2 cup measuring spoon. Now, pour a few drops of your favorite oil into the mix and stir. I'm using JoJoba oil and Castor oil. The clay should be too thick now, so what you want to do is add another 1/2 cup of Aloe vera juice and stir again. Keep stirring, because it does take some time to get it smooth.



It's going to look clumpy but just keep stirring until you've got most of the clumps out. Before you apply this to your hair, DETANGLE IF NEEDED. I dampened my hair prior to applying the clay because it does go on a bit dry. After doing those 2 things, part your hair and apply the clay. I didn't use all of the clay, so instead of preserving it I threw the rest away. I left this on for half an hour to an hour. Be sure to massage you scalp and roots, because this stuff was hard to get out. After washing it out, I noticed that the clay defined my curls, and I was loving it. The clay left my hair feeling super moisturized and soft. I will continue doing this clay once every month.


I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my completely honest and unbiased review.

This product is definitely a secret I'm not keeping, but releasing.
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Secret #000 (The Introduction)


Love myself I do. Not everything, but I love the good as well as the bad. I love my crazy lifestyle, and I love my hard discipline. I love my freedom of speech and the way my eyes get dark when I’m tired. I love that I have learned to trust people with my heart, even if it will get broken. I am proud of everything that I am and will become.
-Johnny Weir
Introduction 
Rather than me just babbling on about myself, I’ll introduce myself by answering a few questions I found online.
Personal Question #1-12
What’s your name?
Timia
Are you male or female?
Female
Which country are you from?
The U.S.A
Which city/area do you live in?
Georgia 
Are you religious?
Somewhat. I don’t go to church, but I do believe in God. 
Pick three words to describe your personality.
Scarstic, Nice-mean, and Quiet. I know those combinations don’t go together, but hey it’s just who I am.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have a dog named Coco. She’s a black German Shepard. 
Do you get angry easily?
No,  but I do get annoyed at the simplest things.
Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where?
Yes, I have piercings. I have 12 ear piercings, 6 on each ear. The picture posted is not a recent one. 
 List your five favourite musicians/bands.
Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Ruth B.
What would you say your favourite music genre is?
Popish/Singer-Songwriter
Blogging Questions #1-3
Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
Rather than me keeping a personal journal, I’d like to share all of my experiences with other people. I’m a very conservative person, and blogging will help me slowly get rid of that. I want to blog my journeys throughout my whole life, share my personal experiences, take my readers on the journey with me, and maybe help people those who want it.
What topics do you think you’ll write about?
I’ll be writing about my personal life, my schooling, hair tutorials, life hacks, and more. 
Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
Everyone and anyone who’s interested. My blog is for all audiences, but mostly those who I can relate to. I love when people comment about their own experiences, it makes me happy as well. 

 How long does it take you to post?

 When I get a product, I test it out for a week, then I post about it. If it takes less than a week, then I post it right then.
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Thank you, for taking the time out your day to read this. 
The following questions above come from:
Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions (http://www.diabetes.co.uk/)
Blogging 101, Day One: Introduce Yourself (https://dailypost.wordpress.com)
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