Favorite Things: Beauty & Hair Edition

Most people switch up there beauty game periodically. Some experiment, some follow the commercials and magazine trends, and others copy off their friends. I am a strange breed. I can fall into any of the aforementioned groups but I definitely have my list of things I can not live without. I NEED my faves. I live by these products! Let's share. I'll show you my list, if you show me yours. It's only fair..

Deep Sea Cosmetic Energizing Body Scrub and Relaxing Body Scrub - What can be better than dead sea salt mixed with aromatic oils? I can't vouch that it's authentic dead sea salt but it's a great scrub that leaves your skin soft and moisturized. In warmer weather, there's no need to use lotion after you shower with this scrub.

Aquaphor - The absolute best multi purpose product! I carry a mini tube with me at all times. Great lip moisturizer as well.

Moroccan Oil Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment - Just go buy it. It's not cheap but your hair will thank you. Recommended for thick, brittle, damaged or colored hair but works as a great deep conditioner for everyone.

Redkin Extreme Anti-Snap Leave-In Treatment- Great for hair that prone to breaking, splitting and snapping off. I recommend this to all those who frequent the Dominican hair salons. I love my salon but they are lethal with that blow dryer!

Ambi Soft & Even Creamy Oil Lotion - LOVES IT! I think it's sooo hard to find a good moisturizer. Especially in the summer. This is a light enough to wear in the summer but the lotion/oil mix packs enough moisture to get you through the cooler months.

Essie Punch Pink Nail Polish - Some may say I'm boring but I've rocked this color ALL summer! I love it. It's bright, fun, and it screams fun. I get compliments on it all the time.

Phytospecific Vital Force Cream Bath - Intense conditioner treatment that hydrates and restores the natural shine and bounce. Another pricey item but hey you're worth it!

Here's one more fave:

Allure Day Spa's Douceur Therapeutic Fruit Toner and Herbal Cleanser - I use this daily. GREAT stuff! The camphor mask is another goodie. It can actually be used to treat blemishes.

Ok your turn!

XI Hair Chronicles: Confessions of a Hair Junkie

I heart my hair. Some may understand what I mean and others my think it's a shallow statement. Either way, I heart my hair!!! I have long tresses and am proud of all the love (and money) I exude to keep my hair looking nice. Some need to really work on their hair presentation, but that's another post. Last week, I switched from the Organic ROOT Stimulator™ Olive Oil Relaxer to the PhytoSpecific relaxer. Yes, I relax my naps. Shout out to all my beautiful natural ladies. You inspire me, but right now I can't.


I will admit Phyto is pricey as all be damn but it's allegedly "chemical free". I was extremely apprehensive about switching. I thought my hair would fall out as they shampooed or my hair would rebel and not accept this chemical-free product. Well I'm happy to announce: Woo hoo, it worked!! I love the relaxer (so far). I'm digging the PhytoSpecific shampoo, conditioner and anti-frizz. I don't use heat in my hair after I leave the salon so I had the ultimate anti-frizz test. I went to South Beach, Miami last week with a bone straight flat iron style and my hair didn't frizz. I'm impressed!!

If you use the relaxer or are thinking about switching send me an email - whereisregina@yahoo.com! I'll try to keep you posted on my progress. It's only been a week so far but so far so good!