My September Birchbox!!!!!

Yay!!! My Birchbox has finally come and I am super excited!!--Well to be honest, It came about two weeks ago but a morena be busy sometimes...

Birchbox is simply a beauty product company that send you samples of thousands upon thousands of products for a small fee every month. If you like the products, you can buy the product online. You can accumulate points and when you have enough points, you can save on the products you want to buy

Anywhoo!! I will show yall what is exactly in my box, even though I have not used any of the products yet.. Here we go!!!

Incoco--Nail Polish Applique'

How to Use:
"Take off any existing polish and buff nails thoroughly to get a smooth surface for application. Each package comes with about 16 nails so you have some wiggle room if you mess up. Find the strips that fit your nails the best, and remember that you can stretch them to fit even better. Peel off the backing to the nail strip and place it on your nail, stretching it to fit. Use a file to get rid of the excess and continue to the rest of your fingers."

I wonder if I can use this on my nails... since they are faux okay....
I plan to use these for a special occasion.

Next!!!

Jouer Lip Enhancer

How it Works:
"The key ingredient in this amplifying treatment is Maxi-Lip, which increases blood flow to your lips without any stinging. Beyond looking fuller, your lips will also be well hydrated because of the built-in vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil."

I don't think I will need this for the enhancing of my lips.. but my lips always need moisture.. I will see how this goes.

Tres!!!

LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth

What's its made of?
"Top notes of jasmine and green leaves blend seamlessly with middle notes of lavender, lily of the valley, and the ocean to give the fragrance its lively and floral appeal. Base notes of musk and sandalwood anchor the scent, but don’t overpower."

I plan to wear this today to a natural hair meetup and if you guys know me.. I am a perfume freak!!-If this smells good I will most likely purchase it.

Last but not leastttttttttttttttttttt!!! lol

Pangea Organics Facial Cream for Normal to Combination Skin

The Birchbox Breakdown

"An ecofabulous marvel: this silky cream absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply (you can really feel it!) to deliver anti-aging and antioxidant benefits. Perfect for normal or combination skin, it uses essential oils and herbal extracts to balance and hydrate. Plus, it has a refreshing, and downright lovely, lavender scent."

&& How it Works
"The star ingredient is grape leaf extract, which has potent antioxidants that perform a laundry list of functions, from supporting collagen retention, preventing moisture-loss, and regulating oil. If that’s not enough, ginger works to stimulate and restore skin while lavender purifies and balances."

I am really excited to use this.. I am really anxious so see if it works.

You know I will give you ladies and gents an update on my Birchbox. Most likely next week and on YouTube of course!!!

2 Years Natural!!!-My Curlyversary!!!

Okay guys... its a long one.. lol


BIG CHOP--- 9/23/09

I stepped out the shower, put down the scissors and wiped the steam off the mirror. "MahHhHhHhHh... My hair is all gone!!". I look to me left I small pile of relaxed hair at the corner of the bathroom... As I think to myself.. I know that there is no turning back now, and I have to live with what I just did. Knowing that morning after I have to go to school and go to work. The rush of adernaline was in my system for the rest of the night. I was scared to hear what my mom would say. I opened the door.. a rush of steam leaves the bathroom...leaving my fears in my heart.. My mom looks at me and says "That was the hair my baby was born with". From there I knew that I made the right decision.


One Year Natural--9/23/10

--What a year that was. The year of the product junkie. I bought everything and anything the YouTube natural hair guru's bought and became extremely upset that that products did not work for me."What the hell!!, I did everything she did and nothing..and where are my curls?!?!". Imagine that time I thought I would not have any curls at all. I also thought that I had to make sure I did not look like a boy in the early months so big earrings was my best friend at the time. The first month flew by so fast.. I finally mastered my wash and go and my curls finally came in... BUT they had different coil patterns and textures and for the next 5-6 months I had to master the way to deal with the three types of textures and what products would work well for all THREE of my textures. I also named my hair Boucle'--French meaning for "to curl". It so sassy and she like the name too!
--Oh I cannot forget about coloring my hair!!!--People say that you cannot color..BLAH BLAH BLAH.... As you can see.. I color my hair permanently and my mane is looking great and feeling great. You have to condition, moisturize and seal... Doing those three things will make your hair look totally awesome.. I finally got the hang of co-washing around that since I started to color and wanted to retain as much moisture as possible.My hair grew a lot faster than I thought. I constantly did wash and goes...Never did much protective styling...

Fast Forward--Two Years Natural 9/23/11
--This was the year when I started to do protective styling.. My hair was getting long and that past winter it was really cold in New York.. I realized one night that could not do any wash and goes because the cold weather would literally freeze my hair.. I immediately fell in love with twist-outs. My hair grew like crazy!!! I celebrated my year curlyversary by dying my hair black. Permanently. BIG MISTAKE. I got bored with it immediately, and the only way to get rid of the black was to bleach my hair brown. Boucle' had such a bitch fit that March when I dyed it. She was so dry.. I doubled up on conditioning which made her more calm and relaxed. I also blew out my hair twice after I became a year natural. I was very surprised of how long my hair was getting.. but I did not feel like it was me anymore. After two to three days I go back to curly. I did not mind at all.
--I also found things that actually work on hair depending on what I wanted. From the Oils I adore like Grapeseed, Olive, Sweet Almond to products like Bee Mine, Kinky Curly, Hair Rules, Eco-Styler and Curlz. Depending on how I wanted me hair to look.. I go to those certain products. I also made a shea butter that I actually liked because the other ones I bought I never really liked.. My Grapefruit-Vanilla scent drove me wild and my ends loved it in the summer. I was and still constantly doing protective styles..like braid-outs and twist-outs... I also put senegalese twists in for my birthday.. but only for a month because I missed my hair.

---Today..
Boucle is in a protective style because I bought myself a wig for my curlyversary.. I will be wearing it tomorrow for a natural-hair meet up. I ordered some business cards for myself because I am planning to take my blogging seriously and I am proud of myself and I just want to share my journey with everyone.

I am happy that I made the decision to become natural. It is one of the best decisions I ever made in my life.

Shoes, Shoes, && More Shoes

Since I finally chose the dress I wanted to buy((not telling you guys)) I need to look for some nice shoes.. either brown or blue.. I found some styles from ShopStyle.com and it gave me a few ides..

Here they go...

Boots by Vince Camuto
Platforms by Jean-Michel Cazabat

or...

Boots by Giuseppe Zanotti
Platforms by Charles by Charles David

My Current Obsessions!!!

Leopard Print Platforms-$27.80(I think) @Forever21.com
Paramour Bag-Rebecca Minkoff bag-$495.00 @RebeccaMinkoff.com

Wedding Dress Ideas...

Well I have to go to my boo's brother's wedding(do you get that??) so I gotta look for a dress at the last minute because the wedding is in a few weeks... Of course I am going to my favorite store Forever 21 and go find me a cute fancy dress with some nice heels...

Here are some of my ideas...

((photos from Forever21.com))

No ideas on the shoes yet...

Vanilla Coke...

Coca-Cola Vanilla Coke, 12-12 fl. oz CansCoca-Cola Vanilla Coke, 12-12 fl. oz Cans



I have no idea why I am so addicted to you..
but I like it..
I drink you at least twice a week..
I have no clue what I did before you but you are amazing...

OK..I am done...

OhHhHh Nivea!! You Done Eff'ed Up Now!!!

I mean I use your products all the time..
&& for your retarded behinds to say having a "AFRO" is uncivilized is a bunch of crap!!
Y'all know y'all messed up...
I find this really offensive and disrespectful..
That shit is just ridiculous...

::Drops Mic::

Hola!!

I am back y'all.. I know it has been a while but im busy.. I am only human...

Natural Hair Update....&& other things...

UPDATE!!!--ON MY STAPLE PRODUCTS!!!

Ok, I know it has been a while since I did a blog post but eff it... Here it goes.. Many ppl have been asking me what I use..and to be honest it a bunch of stuff I use to take care of my hair..I am a product junkie you know..I can't help it MANnNnNn....

Here was the OLD list... from late 2010-early 2011..
Shampoos
-Organix Vanilla Silk Shampoo
-Suave Clarifying Shampoo for Normal Hair

Conditioners
-Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
-Herbal Essences Totally Twisted
-Tressemme Flawless Curls
-V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie conditioner(for co-pooing)
-Garnier Fructis Triple Moisture

Deep Conditioners
-Elasta QP DPR-11
-Miss Key 10 en 1
-My concotion-Greek Yogurt, Olive, Soybean JoJoba Oils, Honey...(damn I forgot the rest)...lol




Leave in Conditioners
-Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine
-Kinky Curly's Knot Today


Wash and Go's
-EcoStyler Gel (with Olive Oil)

-Kinky Curly Curling Custard

Twist-outs
-Elasta QP Mango Olive Butter Cream
-Organic Stimulator Twist and Lock Gel
-Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
-SheaMoisture Shea Butter
-Bee Mine Curly Butter(Mango)

Oils
-Olive Oil
-Soybean Oil
-Castor Oil
-Jojoba Oil
-Grapeseed Oil


Vitamins
-GNC Women's Well-Being(Be-whole) Multivitamin and Mineral

and trying soon..
GNC Omega Complex


UPDATED LIST--JUNE 2011...(SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO MY PRODUCT JUNKIE-ISM)
..((DEPENDS WHAT I GRAB IN THE SHOWER..I'M RANDOM))

SHAMPOOS
--Trader Joe's Moisture Balancing Shampoo

--Hair Rules Aloe Grapefriut Shampoo
--Dr. Bronners liquid soap(diluted)

CONDITIONERS
((I STILL USE THESE... AND IMMA ADD ONE MORE))
--Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
--Herbal Essences Totally Twisted
--Tressemme Flawless Curls
--V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie conditioner(for co-pooing)
--Garnier Fructis Triple Moisture
--**Trader Joe's Moisture Balancing Conditoner((luv this stuff))

DEEP CONDITIONERS
((STILL THE SAME BUT ADDING ONE))
--Elasta QP DPR-11
--Miss Key 10 en 1
--My concotion-Greek Yogurt, Olive, Soybean JoJoba Oils, Honey...(damn I forgot the rest)...lol
--**Queen Helene-Cholesterol Conditoner((Great))

LEAVE IN CONDITIONERS:
((ADDING 2 MORE))
--Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine
--Kinky Curly's Knot Today

--Shea Moisture's Revitalizing Conditioner(I use it as a leave in
--**KBB's Sweet Ambrosia((smells so good))
--**Bee Mine's Deja's Milk((Grrreat))


WASH AND GO'S
((ADDING ONE MORE Y'ALL))
--EcoStyler Gel (with Olive Oil)
--Kinky Curly Curling Custard
--**Bee Mine Curly Butter((great hold))

TWIST-OUTS/BRAID-OUTS
((ADDING && DELETING SOME))
--Elasta QP Mango Olive Butter Cream((NO LONGER USE))
--Organic Stimulator Twist and Lock Gel((NO LONGER USE))
--Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
--SheaMoisture Shea Butter
--Bee Mine Curly Butter(Mango)
--**KBB'S Butter Love**ADORE ADORE ADORE!!!
--**KBB'S Super Duper((coming soon))got it as a sample and fell in love!!

OILS
((ADDING ONE))
-Olive Oil
-Soybean Oil
-Castor Oil
-Jojoba Oil
-Grapeseed Oil
--**Coconut Oil--using it again..I forgot how much I love it!

VITAMINS
((STILL THE SAME))
--GNC Women's Well-Being(Be-whole) Multivitamin and Mineral
--GNC Omega 3 Complex((MY HAIR'S STEROIDS!!))

I also use moisture sprays now.. Here they go!
--Shea Moisture Hold && Shine Moisture Mist
--Bee Mine'sJuicy Moisturizing Daily Spritz


REMINDER: I USE THEM IN COMBINATION...WHATEVER I SEE AND GRAB TO USE.. THEY ALL WORK FOR ME.. HOPEFULLY THEY CAN WORK FOR YOU!

ME && MY HAIR....

My hair...so far...**UPDATE IN PICS**

enjoy!!

&& yes I look like a Jamaican Red Head Lucille Ball... lol!!

I know... I know...

Where the hell you been Nickki B.Curly???

I had surgery.. that's what happened...

If you subbie to my YT channel NICKKIBCURLY723...yall' would know already...


I am ok... I am slowly getting back to normal..

More posts 2 come!!

R.I.P --Elizabeth Taylor,

MAC's Viva Glam Gaga 2-4 Us Chocolate Girls!

Photo-Shoot!!!

Thanks Charissa!!!

Good-Bye Black!!

Yes!!! I did it...
The black hair is gone..

Well, I had to go to a salon to "strip" the black out of my hair. I am surprised that my hair took it so well. Then she put a mixture of a red and a brown rinse and applied it to my hair. This picture above is the result.

I am so happy!!
I will be a bright ass red head by the summer!!

Not Kool-Aid Red... a nice fiery color... Like the one I had in my hair last year...

like this..



I think by my birthday it should be that way again...
&& Yes my hair was healthy

Blogger Spotlight!!! Auron Jones..A Funny Fellow Blogger..

He has a great blog called Diary of a Grown Ass Child

It is soo hilarious and I am a avid reader..

In his own words..

"I'm grown ass man who still sees himself as a child educating and entertaining people by ranting about different topics to get people talking. It doesn't matter if it's bad or good as long as they're talking.My goal for the blog is to educate and entertain people by talking about various topics some comical ( Like people who write poetry is it gay straight or too damn sensitive ) and some more serious but still have a humorous edge to it ( Men on the down low )."

Please check him out && support!!-- http://www.auron-jones.blogspot.com

Karen's Body Beautiful-Meetup..In Pics

I had so much fun... I met so many people with beautiful hair.. && I bought some of her products...its amazing!!