by Mona-Lisa on September 11, 2011
So I just tried this shampoo for the 1st time, it’s sulfate, gluten and paraben free, its vegan and says its moisturizing, I decided to give this a go because my cousin highly recommended it.
Pro’s
- It’s easily the most moisturizing shampoo I’ve ever used
- vegan and natural
-leaves your hair feeling incredibly soft and conditioned
- it’s super thick and creamy
Cons
- Due to it not having stripping sulfates, it may take more lathers to get your hair completely clean, then again it may have been due to me not rubbing aggressively in the first two lathers
- you don’t get as much bubbles and suds as you do with a more stripping shampoo
UPDATE: Upon subsequent uses of this shampoo I’ve found all my my Con’s to be false, you get an awesome lather and bubbles all over the place, this shampoo is perfect, you get clean yet moisturized hair, I cannot think of any cons to using this shampoo.
Overall I’m in love! It’s really gentle and moisturizing on my hair, and gets it completely clean without making my hair feel stripped bare, I think I’ll be sticking to this because it’s better for my hair overall to get an infusion of moisture like this. When I finish washing I feel like I’ve already put conditioner in my hair! Couldn’t be happier with this product.
by Mona-Lisa on July 28, 2011
Hey everyone! Remember Makini from Dreadlock Extensions: Some of My Best Work Yet? Well she’s been hooked on locs ever since, I’m gonna share with you her progress with Loc Extensions and her second fabulous set of carefree locs! This time with highlights!
I took these pics myself when we were in the car on our way to a lounge as you can see in my Flat Twist Out on the Town post. In the third picture in the gallery you can see how long her hair has grown within the locs! Its really remarkable and she loves how effortless the progress is. Take a looksie and tell me whatcha think!
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Get it girl!
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In NYC and interested in getting this style done?
E-mail: LovelyLocs@BlackMasterPiece.com for appointments and additional info.
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Thanks for reading! Sound off! What are your thoughts on Kini’s copper highlights?.
by Mona-Lisa on October 11, 2010
I’m so proud of these Afro extensions I did on a beautiful young lady. She had a beautiful mini fro (we’re texture twins) and per her request, I simply amplified it and kicked it up a notch!
Now she’ll be able to rock her funky fro in style while all the while protecting her hair and retaining length.
Enjoy the Pics!
BEFORE:
UnCut Kinky Extensions
The Finished Product: A Modern, Layered Angular Fro
CLOSEUP of the PART!
Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think of this look!
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by Mona-Lisa on October 11, 2010
These are a set of loc extensions done on a beautiful young lady that requested they be permanent. Gorgeous locs for a Gorgeous lady! Check her out! The came out sooo lovely 
BEFORE:
DURING:
**AFTER!!**
Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think.
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by Mona-Lisa on September 27, 2010
These are a set of loc extensions I did on a client using human hair. I now understand why human hair is the GOLD standard in Loc extensions!
It cut my styling time by 50%, although all sets I’ve done regardless of hair used have been super realistic the result brought the realism to a new level and matched the clients hair to a tee. Additionally, the feel of it was the absolute best!
This client went from relaxed to loc’d Anyhow here are the pix…enjoy!
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In NYC and interested in getting this style done?
E-mail: LovelyLocs@BlackMasterPiece.com for appointments and additional info.
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by Mona-Lisa on September 16, 2010
Hey all! So my regimen has significantly changed to ensure I stay ahead of the curve in terms of hair health. When my hair was virgin my regimen was super basic and my hair didn’t require much. To be frank I DC’d when the wind struck me and pretty much did whatever I wanted lol….but now I’ve stepped my game up to be sure that I still reach all my health and length goals color and all. So here is my new reggie:
- I co-wash much more and shampoo much less. I plan to shampoo maybe once a month or month and a half. I co-wash with Trader Joe’s Nourishspa.
- I make it my business to DC thoroughly with every wash. Its usually Lekair Shea Butter cholesterol with possibly some oil thrown in like olive oil. (I’m gonna start diversifying my moisture DC’s, I know yall tired a hearin bout LeKair lmao)
- I’m going to start a “student on a budget version of steaming” as well (dont worry I’ll post about it loves 
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- I’ve already begun doing hardcore protien treatments every 6 weeks with Aphogee 2-step.
- If I straighten now, I use my new technique of air-drying in braids prior and eliminate the blow-drying step altogether and only flat iron…this has made a tremendous difference in reducing heat exposure and avoiding that burnt smell you get from having several forms of heat exposure to your hair.
- I’m going to begin doing clear rinses every month to seal the cuticle of my hair and encourage it to lay back down so that it retains moisture that much better.
- My hair is doing really well and feels strong and moisturized most times. As long as I stay on my p’s and q’s I think everything will go well with my hair.
Hope that helped!
by Mona-Lisa on September 15, 2010
I’ve cut out the Blow-drying step. Now I put my detangled hair in 10-12 tight braids, band the roots using those fuzzy elastics we used to wear as little girls, allow to air-dry, once dry, tiny section by tiny section I flat iron employing the comb chase method.
I feel this is less drying, you’re exposing your hair to less heat and it gets just as straight. I’m really happy with this newer gentler approach and it will be my default method of straightening from here on in.
Oh, and it eliminated the “burnt pressed hair” smell altogether!! That was GREAT!
by Mona-Lisa on September 14, 2010
So I did my new straightening technique and my hair was perfectly straight leaving the house but the humidity had plans of its own so my hair reverted a bit during the day.
My new go-to for reverted pressed hair? Flexi Rods! Put those sucka’s in (taught to tight) over night or even for a full day and I PROMISE you your hair will go right back to silky and front like nothin ever happened lol its great. All I used was extra virgin coconut oil.
(Put more rods then pictured here….put 10 ideally)
These are pics immediately after taking the flexi rods out
This is when it had a chance to loosen
I. LOVE. IT.
by Mona-Lisa on September 13, 2010
Not gonna lie, I’m really feelin myself with this new color lol its great and the stylist did an outstanding job on the color/highlights….I can’t front.
I thought I’d update yall on what I’ve been up to, these are shots taken of me at my cousins birthday yacht party you can see how my hair looks when straightened out. Check-a-check-check-check-a-check-me-ooowwwwttt!!!
by Mona-Lisa on August 5, 2010
Tree Braids was a protective style I’d been looking forward to tackling for some time now. My mom didn’t want any straight hair or loose curls…she definitely wanted kinky or curly….so we decided to use Brazilian braid hair in Auburn and Brown and it came out absolutely spectacular.
One thing I love about the technique of tree braiding is that it provides a much smoother flatter finish then other techniques making the extension hair appear to be the persons own naturally growing hair that much more.
Let me know what you think of the look! Here are the pix
**If you’re interested in getting this style done, e-mail me at TreeBraids@BlackMasterPiece.com or leave a comment below to be contacted with additional information**
