Hey Kurlfriend! Try Kosher Kurls for smooth,shapely curls

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Hello Gorgeous!
Do you have naturally curly hair?
How about you have permed hair and need
amazing, natural conditioner to shape the
newly ammonia'nized ringlets?
Maybe you just have naturally wavy hair
like mine that is curly on the neck part but
straight on the top?
Doesn't matter if you have curly hair at all-

maybe your's is just dry and you want a natural
leave in conditioner to apply to your damp hair.

See the top picture of the blue bottle is the actual
Kosher Kurls product-and the yellow squeezy
tube is the sample you get for free when you
log on to the http://www.kosherkurls.com/ website.
Now, we have seen many a photos of me and my hair, so to help demonstrate the effectiveness

of the product I have enlisted model help from
another naturally curly haired woman.
We shall call her, 'Model A'-with her African American curls freshly washed, she squeezed
a small amount of Kosher Kurls into her palm, then rubbed them together to make an emulsion
and pressed and schmooshed into her hair.

The scent is light, non lingering, and the product
absorbed into the hair, leaving a light shine with defined curls. Or so says Model A!
Now don't just take my word for it-order a sample for yourself! I used it during the very humid monsoon season here in August in Arizona and it gave some shape to my fluffy unruly wavy hair and for Model A-it gave these defined curls as shown in the photo to the left. I'm a Kurlfriend now, and won't you be my 'Kurlfriend' too?
As always, I love to hear from you- so comment away!
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Something Silky for you from First Line

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This beautiful silky head wrap is from the Evolve line of accessories for African women or men depending on your style.

I think it works great for hair, and could easily double as a neck scarf, purse accessory and even a boot wrap with the Fall 2010 style trend for footwear being boot heavy.

There are so many choices in the Evolve line-such as wraps, scarves and headbands.

The Evolve products are available at Walmarts and Sally Beauty Supply stores so you know you will be getting a good value when you purchase.

The Firstline Dri Sweat active headwear line is designed for ethnic men and women with active lifestyles who regularly exercise and desire to maintain their style.

After all, with the cost of a blowout today-you need to make it last as many days as possible!

I like my headscarf and hope you do too! In fact..both of mine are up for grabs! If you like the Evolve head band and scarf in the pictures, please comment on the blog and subscribe. Two lucky winners will be sent either the scarf of the headband! Simply share about your hair and you are qualified to win one!

Contest is open to 18 years of age and older, residents living in the continental United States and will run from 10/31 to 11/7. Good luck!

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Treasured Locks with thermo shield for hot tool styling

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Prevent heat damage to your hair with Treasured Locks Thermo Shield! You know I try anything and everything and this product is specially made for african americans and yet I tried it!
It's got a great scent, it's light on the hair and imparts great shine! It can be used on dry or damp hair. It contains a space age protectant that prevents heat damage caused by hot hair tools. The silicone polymers smooth, seal and hold in moisture by laying the cuticles flat. The company makes a variety of products.
To learn more visit www.treasuredlocks.com


Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!