February 21, 2019

African Pride Launches Black Castor Miracle Collection

African Pride Launches Black Castor Miracle Collection to Improve How Protective Style Wearers Care for Their Hair

 

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Image from africanpridehair.com

 

African Pride, a hair care manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience creating quality, affordable products, introduces its Black Castor Miracle collection. The eight-product range provides women with a simplified regimen to change the way they care for their hair before, during and after wearing protective styles; which include braids, locs, weaves, wigs or any other hairstyle that tucks the ends of your hair away from constant manipulation.

Each product in the Black Castor Miracle line was specifically formulated with black castor oil; the number one ingredient associated with hair growth and other premium, all-natural ingredients like coconut water, jojoba, tea tree, peppermint, coconut and soybean oils, coconut milk and shea butter.

“Through our research, we know that within the past 12 months, more than 65 percent of African American women have worn their hair in a protective style,” said Kendria Strong, Director of Marketing. “We also know that consumers experience breakage and damage while wearing these styles due to lack of knowledge around proper hair care so we made sure that Black Castor Miracle products were simple, multi-functional and created with the highest quality ingredients to help them protect what’s theirs.”

The simplified Black Castor Miracle regimen covers the key phases or steps in the life cycle of a protective style: (Step 1) moisturize and prep, (Step 2) style and protect, (Step 3) refresh and seal and (Step 4) take down and detangle, all while nourishing the hair and scalp, sealing in moisture and protecting against styling damage that may cause breakage; helping to retain length while promoting healthy hair growth.

The eight-piece Black Castor Miracle collection includes:

  • Prep & Leave-In Moisture Butter (8oz) – Moisturize and prep hair before braided, weaved or protective styles with this specially crafted blend of black castor oil, shea butter and jojoba oil which penetrates hair strands, providing long-lasting hydration and protection against breakage during styling.
  • Anti-Humidity Heat Protectant Spray (4oz) – Provides 400°F heat protection and guards against heat damage when blow drying, flat-ironing or straightening leave out, weaves and edges. Specially crafted with a keratin complex, this light-weight formula blocks humidity, seals in shine and keeps hair straight for up to 2 weeks or until your next wash day.
  • Braid, Loc & Twist Gel (8oz) – Smooths frizz and fly-aways while boosting shine, for longer lasting styles. Leaves braids, locs and twists neat and smooth and can be used to slick edges or finish desired styles.
  • Hold & Cover Black Edge Gel (2.25oz) – Slicks stubborn edges, temporarily covers gray hair and fills in thinning edges or part lines.
  • Braid & Scalp Cleansing Rinse (12oz) – Uses a special blend of micellar water, black castor, coconut and peppermint oils to gently cleanse and condition hair, edges and scalp during braided styles and under weaves without causing frizz. Soothes scalp and calms itching; leaving hair refreshed and styles lasting longer.
  • Hair & Scalp Sealing Oil (6oz) – Locks moisture into hair strands and improves moisture retention, while helping to condition hair, soothe scalp, calm itching and prevent dryness. Great for braids, crochet styles, edges, under weave care and protective styles.
  • Moisture & Detangling Masque (8oz) – Softens, conditions and removes knots or buildup from dry, tangled hair after braided, weaved and protective styles. Helps to prevent excessive breakage and shedding.
  • Moisture Restore Treatment (2oz) – Deep conditioning treatment infused with coconut milk and shea butter that hydrates and restores moisture to extremely dry, damaged hair.

Each item in the Black Castor Miracle collection is priced between $4.49 – $4.99 and is available beginning February 2019 at beauty supply stores nationwide. The Black Castor Miracle collection will be featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s popular series ‘THE BRAID UP’ on YouTube in mid-February 2019.

About African Pride
For 30 years, African Pride has addressed the hair care needs of all hair types and textures whether natural or relaxed with brands like Black Castor Miracle, Moisture Miracle, Shea Miracle, Olive Miracle and Dream Kids. We believe in the unspoken power of a great hair day. The boost of energy that’s given when your beauty and confidence is intertwined should be accessible to all women. That’s why we created African Pride products with premium, natural ingredients at an affordable price to ensure that you’re less stressed about your hair and more focused on stepping into your best self.

For more information about the brand, visit AfricanPrideHair.com. You can also join the African Pride conversation on Facebook (@MyAfricanPrideHair), YouTube (@AfricanPride), and on Instagram and Twitter (@MyAfricanPride). To start your own conversation about the brand, use its official hashtag #FeelingMyPride and for Black Castor Miracle specifically,

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September 26, 2018

Riverdale Hair Stylist Styles Cheryl Blossom’s Beautiful Waves

Liquid Texture Firm Hold White Sands

Riverdale, if you are a fan or just love trying and learning about hair products (like us), here’s some news. Riverdale‘s head stylist, Rosa Terracciano, previously, in an interview, shared she loves White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Thermal Spray to create Cheryl Blossom’s waves.

Why is this thermal spray a stylist favorite? Once paired with heat, curly or straight looks stay until shampooed out. Hair has superior hold and frizz protection yet styles are shiny and touchably soft.

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May 15, 2018

Summer Time Hair to Lips and Body to Bras – 5 products that are “Worth a Try””

Sofia Reyes photo from glamour.com

Sofia Reyes photo from glamour.com

 

Summer time,” Hair ” it is. It has been awhile since we have mentioned White Sands . I really don’t know why because White Sands products are always a favorite. So here we are, for summer our editors love the White Sands Infinity Firm Hold Finishing Spray. It’s Humidity proof and I can assure you, use this, you can sweat all day and still have great hair. And, it has UV protection! Note: as with any hair spray/finishing spray, hold the can 10 to 12 inches from hair.  You want hair, not straw! Again, the White Sands brand is a forever favorite.

 

White Sands Infinity Firm Hold Finishing Spray

Cute beach twists (pictured on Sofia Reyes above) are perfect summer styles. Remember, we want twists Not “tangles”. From Milk & Sass  The Macaron for Hair is an It’s a Glam Thing “Fave”. We love it so much, we featured it on a morning TV segment not too long ago. It’s a detangling hairbrush and compact mirror. The Macaron for Hair works on all hair types. The cover pops on and off to protect the bristles and display the perfect compact mirror.  This is great for untangling wet hair. It also works to untangle dry hair. And, we know that beach hair sometimes needs a good safe detangling before washing. It comes in the cutest colors!

In the summer months I love to wear clear gloss. I am addicted to Plumping Glosses. “Do plumping glosses really work?” I have tried many and I feel, personally, that yes, they can.  The issue is finding on that does. Some are super stingy others are more gentle on the lips. Some are super expensive and others are price friendly. Try Hard Candy Max Pout Plumping Serum. You can get this at Walmart for only $6 in 12 fl. oz. Compare it to Two Faced Deluxe Lip Injection Extreme for $28 in.14 oz.

For first timers or (non invasive) plumping addicts, this works well.  Note, May is skin cancer awareness month so remember, during the day use a lip sunscreen first but if daytime sun is not an issue wear it bare to plump lips instantly and minimize the appearance of lip lines (if you have any). It’s formulated with  hyaluronic acid which does the trick.  Personally, I do have lip lines so I blur the gloss a bit above and below my lips to help out with those lines. At night before bed, I really layer it on and around. It’s available in an array of colors too. You can wear it alone or on top of lipstick. See my tips on layering gloss over lipstick here.

Hard Candy Max Pout

Get your body ready to show off some skin with Brazialian Bod Buff. This soothing scrub and mask is a yellowish gold color formulation with specks of green tiny beads. It smells so fruity good and I feel like I am finger painting when I use it. It can be used as a scrub on wet skin or a mask on dry skin, an all over body mask! If I had only one word to describe the Sol de Janeiro Bod Buff it would be “amazing”, wait “fun”, and “smoothing”. Ok, so one word won’t do. Use it for, as it says on the packaging, “Touch-me-now Brazilian Babe Skin”. This is a product that I will not part with even though my niece asked sweetly.

Right now, we are loving the Bra Bridge Breast Shape Enhancer. If you want more support, more cleavage, less support, less cleavage, depending on your outfit, your mood, or the occasion, the  Bra Bridge will get the job done. It’s easy to use, really, I tried one. I plan on using the nude/beige Bra Bridge tonight with a pretty floral print on a desert sand background with lace top.  I need just a bit more support for this top to look as pretty as it should. These are great to control bouncing at the gym or dance class too.

Bra Bridge

 

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September 5, 2013

Recover from the Sun with Bamboo Beach

Bamboo Beach

Bamboo Beach

A friend of mine introduced me to this new product from Alterna which is an addition to some of their other amazing hair care products. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray is a leave-in conditioner that instantly revitalizes sun-parched hair without weighting down your hair and making your hair feel greasy or stiff.This spray nourishes, moisturizes, detangles and enhances shine back into your  hair. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray protects against color fade with a Color Hold Technology. Of course, it’s free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic color which is very important to me!  Shake the bottle first then just spray 2 to 3 spritzes onto wet hair to refresh and add the moisture  back in!

I have a problem with the beach air, well my hair  does…… it just frizzes up, getting bigger and bigger….. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray leaves my hair frizz free and tangle free. Being out in the sun all day, Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery  Spray protects and revives my sun damaged hair. I love the scent, it
is a sweet tropical mix of mango and coconut (my favorite summer smell).

I was so satisfied with this product that I branched out and purchased Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves and Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo. The Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves is a lightweight spray that brings the beach texture back into your hair without being at the beach!  You can actually control the waves  — on your hair I mean!  Spraying 2 to 3 spritzes onto damp hair creates weightless volume and a wavy texture to all hair types, bring
a natural look of luscious locks to your hair even when the beach season is gone.  Again formulated with Color Hold Technology to  protect against color faded hair. I love this product. My hair looks and feel fascinate

Dry Shampoo

Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo was the first dry shampoo product that I ever tried and boy was I missing out!  If you are like me and don’t wash your hair everyday, which dries out your hair, then this product is for you. Shake lightly onto dry hair at the roots then massage in then brush or style your hair. The silky powder provides a clean summer fresh scent and makes your hair more controllable. You basically can go another day or two without washing your hair and it adds a bit of volume to your crown. The convenient container can easy store in your beach, pocketbook or pool bag. This line of Alterna’s products helps to recover sun damaged hair and keeps that sexy, beach wavy look with amazing shine and softness!

You can find Bamboo Beach at http://shop.alternahaircare.com

179902_2273854583663_993585435_nLaurie Carcieri is a Wife, Mom of two,

and a Fashion and Fitness Enthusiast

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June 27, 2013

Unleash Endless Styling Possibilities with White Sands Undercover Styling Spray

 

White Sands Undercover Styling Spray

White Sands Undercover Styling Spray

I got hooked on the product line of White Sands a while ago. My first experience with White Sands was with Orchid Bliss Shampoo and Conditioner.  I can not live without it now!  It gave my hair shine, strength and controlled my frizz!  I felt confident and  safe using this product on my hair.

I have been looking high and  low for a styling spray that actually “WORKS”! Again I turned to  White Sands…..and sure enough (they never let me down) I found  it!  White Sands Styling Spray is a do-it-all hair spray that provides high shine and hydration to style for a beautiful looking head of hair. It controls the frizz with thermal protection for  curly, sleek, straight, beach scrunch, 20’s wave or 60’s flips natural  feeling hairdos!  Anything can be imaginable with White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray. It is the first gluten and paraben free product with extreme moisture for endless styling possibilities.

One busy morning, I sprayed White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray on my dry hair and then  I braided my hair….. it held in all day with an ultimate shine.  That night rushing around, trying not to be too fashionably late for  an event. I did not have the time to shower and style my hair (the  story of my life) so I unbraided my hair and went on my way. The natural, soft feeling waves were to die for!  Another time I sprayed  White Sands UnderCover Styling Spray after shampooing my hair, I let  it dry naturally for a scrunch, texturizing look. Never the stiff,  wet or greasy look.   never have to worry about “A Bad Hair Day” I love spraying this product on my hair before straighten it too. The  shine and softness of your hair is like stepping out of a salon.   Now  I understand why they named this styling spray “UnderCover”…..it unleashes the secret to providing endless styling possibilities for a different look everyday! You can find this spray and more fabulous products at whitesandsproducts

426346_2615090938519_1292450244_32037462_1878770512_n - Version 3Laurie Carcieri, Guest Blogger

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May 22, 2013

Take Paul Mitchell to Your Prom

For Prom last weekend, I wanted to do my own updo, but knew it would be impossible. So before I went to my hair appointment, I brought  my own products. After my wash, my stylist put in Paul Mitchell’s Ultimate Wave, so my hair would hold the curl. My stylist then used Paul Mitchell Finishing Spray after my hair was complete. I was happy with the results and surprisingly it lasted until my next wash.

On top of that, I use Extra-Body Daily Boost everyday to lift my roots when my hair feels flat. I noticed that all of Paul Mitchell’s hair products have a great smell, and that is what I love most!  www.paulmitchell.com

Rachel

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May 16, 2013

Beach Bombshell – Ouidad’s Wave Create Sea Spray

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I found the perfect product just in time for summer, Ouidad’s Wave Create Sea Spray.  My hair is thick and curly and it is difficult to find products that do not weigh my curls or waves down, making them look flat and greasy.  Ouidad Sea Spray is fantastic; I just flip my head and spray into sections.  When I flip my head back up, my hair is beautiful, flowing, tousled waves. The ingredients of seawater and salt create volume and texture while making hair healthier as you apply the product. Ouidad is unbelievable because usually spray is hard and sticks to my head, making my hair extremely dry. Ouidad’s Wave Create Sea Spray has a triple function, the algae extracts help to condition hair-maintaining elasticity; is rich in B12 amino acids that deeply nourish your hair. The spray literally creates gorgeous texture, while moisturizing your curls or waves.  My beauty routine for my hair this summer will consist of throwing this one product into a beach bag and I’m ready for day or night with tousled waves for the beach or beautiful ringlets for dinner by the water.  ouidad.com/

 

4481_1046410411674_7883755_nLiz Vachon, LICSW

Wife and Mother of two

National Keynote Speaker on Bulling

 

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May 3, 2013

Celebrity Stylists Beware, Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray is Here

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Amika Blow Up Spray  is one of the best hair products on the market!!!! My hair is thick and curly and on my shelf, I have many products to maintain and moisturize my curly ringlets. The present style, however, is straight, glossy hair. There are ten spray bottles to curl or straighten my hair falling off my vanity. Every day, I rifle through the many bottles to help give my hair the moisture and shine for the desired look of the day. My husband shakes his head and cannot believe the amount of money and different products it takes to make my hair look beautiful. Every time I go to the hairdresser, they offer to sell me another product expected to do miraculous things to my hair. The confusion, shopping and money with all these products were making me crazy until I found Amika Blow Up Spray. The spray delivers volume and shape while moisturizing your hair. I could not believe the results, and literally threw away ten spray bottles.          
 
My friends came over for the holiday and I was very excited to show them the results of the Amika Blow Up Spray. My hair was beginning to look flat, as it had become late in the afternoon. I bent my head over and sprayed each section and this revolutionary Ultra-lightweight mist brought my hair back to life. My friends were laughing and said it looked like a celebrity hairstylist transformed my hair in one-minute. The spray is easy to apply, not greasy, adds volume and lasts a long time.  My favorite ingredient the sea buckthorn berry in the product helps to repair split ends and eliminate frizz.  The argon oil vitamin C, Omega 3, 6, and 9 make it safe to use on color-treated hair.  Amika Blow Up Spray has helped me to become clutter free, I only need this spray for curly or straight hair!!!
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Liz Vachon, Guest Blogger
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May 3, 2013

Attack the Frizz and Bring Back the FAT CURLS

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When I read “DEFY THE FRIZZ” on a  Fat Curls Hair Care product, I thought to myself, “Could this be true?” Will I really find the curls underneath the frizz? I must admit, I have had an easy time with my hair this winter and did not have to deal with too much frizz. Now that the warm weather is upon us, that means rainy, hot and humid days and FRIZZ, FRIZZ and more FRIZZ! Fat Curls has a product line that will attack the frizz and bring back the curls. I have found two hair products in the Fat Curls line that is doing a beautiful job tackling my frizz. Fat Curls Defining Gel and Fat Curls Reactivating Spray.

Fat Curls Defining Gel is working quite well for me. I have dry, color treated hair and Fat Curls Defining Gel has definitely helped with bringing my curls back to life. After washing my hair, I apply a small amount of the gel on my damp hair and scrunch it in and I let my hair air dry, you can blow dry too,  the results are amazing!  This lightweight curl gel will restore and condition your curls from roots to ends. My hair is left with soft, shiny curls, I love it!

Fat Curls states that their  Defining Gel contains “Macadamia Seed Oil and Taurine to restore moisture, repair damaged hair and protect curls against heat damage. Fat Curls Gel is the frizz-control solution whether your hair is naturally curly, permed or wavy.” Fat Curl Defining Gel works great on naturally curly, permed or wavy hair.

Another of my favorites from  Fat Curls  is the Reactivating Spray. There are days when I need to touchup my hair and liven up my curls and Fat Curls Reactivating Spray does just that. I like it because It doesn’t create build-up and my hair isn’t sticky at the end of the day.

Fat Curls Reactivating Spray also contains Macadamia Seed Oil and Taurine helping  to restore moisture, repair damaged hair and protect curls against heat damage. This spray contains keratin protein as well to help strengthen hair fiber. Fat Curls Reactivating Spray will definitely control your  the frizz and bring out the curls you know are hiding, waiting to spring out.  You can use the spray on damp or dry hair, air dry or blow dry and touch-up as often as needed.

I found  some great information about Taurine found in Fat Curls at http://fatcurls.com/about.php

Taurine

Taurine

Hair is made of protein. Taurine penetrates into the hair to repair and strengthen each hair shaft. The result is healthier, manageable, bouncy hair, which can seal in moisture and color.

Curl Creating Mousse and Curl Enhancing Creme are 2 other products in the Fat Curls line and if they are just as amazing as the gel and the spray, Fat Curls is here to stay.

Fat Curls can be found at http://fatcurls.com/purchase.php, KERR DRUG, Kroger and Rite Aid.

 

 

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April 2, 2013

3 in 1 Styling Miracle by UNITE

Want to know how you can achieve one fabulous hairstyle in just four steps with one easy-to-use product?  UNITE Hair GO365 Hairspray, features three levels of hold – soft, medium and strong:

·         Step One: Pull hair into a low side ponytail and secure with an elastic band.

·         Step Two: Next, section off the ponytail into two pieces and spray each piece with the UNITE GO365 Hairspray ($31), then twist both pieces together.

·         Step Three: Wrap the twisted ponytail into a bun and secure with bobby pins.

·         Step Four: Finish off with more of the UNITE Hair GO365 Hairspray.

UNITE’s GO365 Hairspray is a 3-in-1 styling miracle that offers soft, medium and strong hold hairspray in one convenient can. Just turn the nozzle to your desired strength setting, hold the can six to eight inches away from hair and spray. This 100% vegan, paraben-free, nourishing hair spray is a must-have beauty essential to keep your updo in place.

All UNITE Hair products can be found Unitehair.com

 

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