NEW REVIEW! The Chronicles of Jaded Kisses: Totally Quenched

As written by Ms. Tina of The Chronicles of Jaded Kisses Blog on Blogspot!

Recently, I lucked upon the chance to get some Quench from Journey to My Roots. I immediately jumped at the chance when I thought there was a special shipment for students with great grades. I sent in my grades and was beyond happy to try out a handmade product from a natural like me. Then, I was made aware that student didn’t mean COLLEGE student but High School student. Even after the mixup on my behalf, Kim still sent me a FREE sample of her infamous Quench to try on my hair.  I was so overjoyed that I could still be apart of the student samples for grades deal. WOOOO HOOOO!!!

When my package arrived, it oozed love and care. Upon opening the package, there was this cute little sachet with my sample sized Quench, a handwritten and signed Thank You note. I have bought many different products for Dominique (my hair) but this was the only one that took enough time to say, “Thank You”. I smiled from ear to ear, as if I were opening a gift from a friend or a Christmas present instead of trying out a natural product.  I love that she included all the ingredients on the back of the packaging. I have become such the stickler for what’s on labels on my food, hair products and basically everything. So, knowing that she cared enough to include the ingredients was very impressive.  I knew exactly what they all were without having to have a scientist cypher the codes felt great. It even smelled like a little piece of heaven. Another great thing about Quench is that it very lightweight and that is also very important. There is nothing more irritating than buying an expensive product and it being so heavy that it makes my scalp and head hurt. Quench in my eyes get 2 thumbs up and 2 snaps in a circle!!! Whooopppppp Whooooppppp

As an individual, healthy hair is so much more important than if it is natural or relaxed. I mean really, who cares if your hair is relaxed if ALL your edges are playing a game of look for me. The same goes for natural hair. Who cares that you did the bc (big chop) if your hair always looks like a Brillo pad. Either case is so not cool. Healthy hair is the ultimate goal and Quench is a great product that works on all types of hair, whether relaxed or natural.

Every test I could think of, Quench passed it:

Appearance

Smell

Ingredients

Lightweight

All in all, I would truly recommend this product to all of many Nubian nappy, kinky, natural and relaxed friends as well.

For more info, contact Kimberly Gray of Journey2MyRoots.blogspot.com Her awesome product is Quench. She is also on YouTube and Facebook. She is a great person. Go check her out and tell a friend!

XOXO,Tina

Things I HATE since going natural!

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I've never been the most patient person but since going natural, there are some things that really burst my bubble! Here's a few of them....

• Feelers: Uggghhh! These are the people who lack the home training to realize that sticking your hands in somebody's hair without asking is not only rude, it's nasty! I don't know where your hands have been. You could have been picking your pickables and scratching your scratchables and now you have your hand all up in my hair. NO MA'AM!  The same respect goes for children. Do not stick your hands in a child's head without first asking their parents. It's simply R-U-D-E, rude!

Picture by mainlybraids.com! Check 'em out!

• Napzis! 
• What's a Napzi? Nappy + Nazi = Napzi! Napzis are naturals who troll the internet e-thugging others who disagree with their stance on anything related to hair, be it wigs, using mineral oil, cowashing, etc. 

• Warning! Napzis are also quick to revoke your "black card" if you are an African-American who does anything they view as counter to the progression of the race; you know, life-changing decision such as flat-ironing! Chile please! Imma need you to have a seat somewhere with that messiness! 

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•  The Fake Out 
• I don't know if they think we LOOK stupid but come on hair product companies! Putting a crappy, over-priced, or misleading product in a pretty green bottle with flowers or coconuts on it does not change the fact that it's a crappy product with crappy ingredients. 

These are three of my pet peeves. What about you? Since going natural, what are some of the things you hate??? Share in the comments section. Note: Being asked to say damn, damn, damn, doesn't count. It's a natural rite of passage ***side-eye***

Alopecia 101

What put you on the journey? For some it's the desire to try going natural. For some it's sheer exhaustion with the salon. For some, it's alopecia. The primary cause of balding, alopecia is a medical condition that affects men and women of all ages and races. In this video diary, you'll learn about alopecia and see the beautiful journey of a sister dealing with this condition.

Post Flat Iron Update

See how my curls bounced back after my very first flat ironing!

Reading Ingredient Lists & A Product Review (African Pride Shea Butter M...

One of the MOST important things you can do to ensure a healthy hair journey is to educate yourself on ingredients and read ingredient labels. In this video I talk about that topic and walk you through my review of the label for a new product I'm in LOVE with- African Pride's Shea Butter Miracle, Leave -in Conditioner!

Swimming With Natural Hair, Dive-In Without Damage!

With spring/summer right around the corner, swimming is not only a great exercise option, it's a great social activity! Here's a few tips to ensure that your tresses aren't damaged during that cool dip in the pool or ocean!

• Cover it: It may not keep all the water out but a swim cap will limit the amount of chlorine or salt-water invading your lovely locks. I like to wear a silk scarf under my swim cap to ensure that the rubber does not pull or tear my tresses!

• Drench it: Not into swim caps? No problem. Start by drenching your hair with tap water first. If your hair is saturated with tap water, there's less absorption of the chlorinated and damaging water of the pool or ocean. 

• Wash it: The chlorine compounds used to clean and disinfect swimming pools are salts. Salts are drying so you want to remove them as soon as possible The only way to do this is to wash your hair; preferably with a clarifying shampoo. If you can't wash your hair immediately,rinse it until you can. The less chlorine in the hair, the better! After washing or rinsing, coat your hair with a leave-in conditioner and nourishing oil to feed your hair that which was taken out. 

• Protect it: If swimming is part of your daily routine, you want to stick with sulfate-free shampoos.  Sulfates are salts of sulfuric acid. Sulfates are used in shampoos and other products to clean the hair (ie ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc) The chlorine compounds used to clean and disinfect pools are also salts. In combination, the salts of shampoos with the salt of chlorinated water= massive heart attack for the hair! It's just too much! It will lead to drying, color-stripping, and damage. So limit your use of sulfates by choosing sulfate-free shampoos/conditioners.

• Treat it: Feed your hair that which was taken out. Pre-poo and deep condition as often as possible. I make a simple recipe for both. Check it out....

Now that you know..... DIVE IN CURLFRIENDS!!!!!!!

Do NOT Touch My Hair!!!

Apparently some people don't have the upbringing or common sense to know this so I'm gonna spell it out...
Do NOT touch another person's hair without first asking their permission!!!


I swear I could become a boxer my "bob and weave" action has gotten so good. All too often, some random person walks up to me and without asking, reaches their hand up to feel my hair. WTH? I don't know where your hands have been! You could have been picking your pickables and scratching your scratchables and now you have your hand all up in my hair! No ma'am/sir!


You should have been raised better but if you weren't you should have the common sense and basic decency to know that my hair is part of my personal being and personal space. That space should be respected...including my hair!


Yes! I know it's shiny, healthy, long, and luscious. And YES I appreciate the compliment and adoration. But before you reach your hand into my personal space, please ask...it's just the right thing to do!

Trayvon Martin Support Rally in Hampton Roads Virginia

Hampton Roads has added its voice to the growing roar for justice! Check it out and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE like, comment, and reshare the video. Rest in peace Trayvon! You shall not be forgotten- by your family, our community, or time itself. Your name is forever etched in history. Mortality no longer cloaks you. Immortality clothes you. Selah!

Review of Quench Moisturizer by Journey to My Roots (by a fan!)

I am so proud and so thrilled with the reviews coming in for Quench! If you haven't ordered yours, get it today! Wigged, weaved, relaxed or natural, Quench is just what you want and need to feed, protect and stimulate your tresses!

My First Flat Ironing!!! (using Crisco!)

Check it out! My first time flat ironing since doing my big chop in November 2009! Who says natural isn't versatile?