Combs We Love...

One of my favorite combs to use on My Sunshine's hair is this Jilbere Shower Comb. It's great for detangling her hair, wet or dry, and it's also a dream to use while deep conditioning because it helps to distribute the conditioner evenly throughout her hair. Some other wonderful features of this comb is that the teeth are nice and wide, which means there will be less breakage when using it, and the tips of the teeth are ball-pointed (is that a word?) so they help to massage the scalp. It even has a little hook on the end so that it can be stored in the shower. All this in one little comb that only costs $1.50 at Sally Beauty Supply! You can't beat that. Try it and let me know if you like it!

Goody Ouchless Rubberbands

Clearly I am a Goody lover! I especially love Goody's Ouchless rubberbands. These are a great alternative to regular rubberbands which tend to pull out the hair. They come as elastic rubberbands and as cloth covered bands - both in a wide variety of colors from black, brown and tan to pink, purple and blue. And they are now creating some with designs. I tend to use the cloth covered bands because I can soak them in Exra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to make them even more safe for the hair. I found these pics on Walmart's website, which is where I usually get them. (Either there or Target.) Check 'em out!

Goody Brush Review!!!

Okay, I am back from my mini vaca to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I got to see my family before Christmas, so that was awesome! Now that I'm back I need to post some stuff!!!

Over my vacation, I had time to use the Goody brush on several people with different hair types.

First I used it on My Sunshine. I used it on her freshly washed hair to detangle, and I also used it on her not so fresh hair. The brush that I bought was the large paddle brush. It worked very well on My Sunshine's hair all the times that I used it. I don't have a denman, so I can't really can't compare it to that. I do have a regular conair brush, and I do feel as though there wasn't as much hair that came out with the Goody brush as with the other brush. It left My Sunshine's hair very soft and it detangled very well. I do wish the bristles were a tad bit longer. I felt like I had to take smaller sections to make sure all of the hair was detangled. I don't know if the smaller "styler" brush has longer bristles, but if so I'd go with that one instead of the large paddle brush.

I was also able to use it on my nine-year-old baby sister who has thicker hair than My Sunshine. She likes to wear her hair in a single pony puff. I was able to detangle her hair easily and it really brought out her natural curls. My aunt, who has relaxed hair, also used the brush to smooth her hair down and it looked good to me. I didn't ask her for her reveiw, but I didn't hear any complaints! On the same hand, I didn't hear any praises either. My mom, who wears her natural hair in a cropped style, also used the brush at my suggestion. I think it really brought out the curls and waves. So my overall feel is that this brush is great! Again, I am going to try to find the smaller brush in hopes that it will have longer bristles, but even if it does not the large paddle brush is a keeper!

And the winner is....

Sorry I haven't posted the winner for the Holiday Giveaway! I'm currently at Walt Disney World on a mini-vaca. It's great because some of my family, who I won't be able to see for Christmas, came down to Orlando to watch my little sister's b-ball tournament. We drove down here from Charlotte so I've been busy with preparations for the trip, as well as being on the road. But I'm sure ya'll just want to know who won so...



The winner is.................







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That means that comment number 19 has won the contest! Congratulations to "The One That Got Away!" You've won yourself a jar of Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine!

For those who are curious, I picked the number by using a number generator form at random.org. Click here to go to the link for the automated number!

Thank you to all who participated! I definitely plan to do another contest in the near future, so keep checking the site for the next one! Hopefully there are other things here that you find interesting, as well.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Holiday Giveaway!!!

Okay mocha moms and dads, I am doing a Holiday Giveaway!! If all goes well, then I'll have more giveaways in the future! The great thing about this giveaway is that you have a list of items to chose from. All you have to do to win is subscribe to my blog and leave a comment on this post. In your comment put the item that you would like to win. You can comment as many times as you like with whatever item you want to win, however you can only list one item per comment. And if you have a blog please post this contest on your site! The contest will end on December 18th at 11:59 PM (EST.) Once the contest ends I will use a number generator to pick the number of the comment that wins. Make sure you sign in with your name to leave your comment, that way I know who's who. If I should happen to pick an anonymous comment, then I will have to choose someone else.


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Anyhoo, back to the giveaway! So, what's up for grabs you ask?!

First we have Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream. This product is great for moisture and curl defition. There are also some ingredients that aide in growth. Learn more about it here.

Next we have Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme. This creme is also great for moisture and styling.

Third on the list is Sabino Moisture Block. This humidity blocker keeps hair from getting frizzy after flat ironing. Click here for more info.

Fourth on the goody list is Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine. This all natural moisturizer is truly nutritious for the hair. It can also be used on they body. Find out more here.

The fifth option is the Goody brush that I posted about a few days ago. I actually went ahead and bought one. That review will come soon! See my previous post for more info. If you win this one, I will also include some hair candy!

Last but not least, we have products from http://www.curlz.biz/. You have the choice of one of the Curly Q's sample kits (specify which one,) or two of the proucts from the It's a Curl baby product line.

Well there you have it. Post away and good luck!

Great Books ...

I love books and so does My Sunshine. I love to give out books as gifts because I believe that they are very important for the young and the old alike. Two books that I came across that I am loving are both by a woman who I believe is just purely and simply awesome. She is a dancer, singer, actor producer and a true diva extraordinaire. Debbie Allen is also an alumnus of my school, Howard University, so that makes her extra special! :0)

For those who love picture books for the artwork, Kadir Nelson is the illustrator for both of these books. His artwork is phenomenal, so that is a plus for me. I truly belive that these two books would be a wonderful addition to your little one's library:

Dancing in the Wings - Sassy is a long-legged girl who always has something to say. She wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but she worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream. When a famous director comes to visit her class, Sassy does her best to get his attention with her high jumps and bright leotard. Her first attempts are definitely not appreciated, but with Sassy's persistence, she just might be able to win him over.

Brothers of the Kinght - Reverend Knight can't understand why his twelve sons' sneakers are torn to threads each and every morning, and the boys aren't talking. They know their father would surely put an end to their all-night dance parties. Maybe Sunday, a pretty new nanny with a knack for cleaning, cooking, and getting to the bottom of household mysteries, can crack the case. This cool, clever modern fable bursts with vibrant artwork and text as energetic as the twelve toe-tapping Knight brothers themselves. "Nelson's exuberant figures fill his stage-like scenes. This is a high-flying alternative to the tale's usual dainty renditions." ( Kirkus Reviews )

Images and summaries are from the Bag O' Books Co. website. To order these books click here!

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