Coconut Oil Taught me a lesson

Lesson learned: Don't use coconut oil to twist my hair in the summer.

I washed and conditioned my hair, applied a leave-in conditioner, and applied coconut oil to each section of hair as I twisted. For 1.5 days coconut oil was dripping from my hair down my neck. I looked like I was sweating all day, LOL.

denim on denim

well, helloooooooooo lovelies :)

i'm such in a good mood today despite all the emotional turmoil that happened yesterday. i'm just really glad that my dad is out of the hospital already and i am officially back home after spending two weeks in the hospital and staying at my grandma's. i'm reunited with my bed and my dog which are my two loves forever :) i also have my internet back since i've been using the hospital's wi-fi (which blocked a lot of sites even blogs!!!) for days! now i can finally finally finally get back to my normal life even for a day...yes, only a day because i have two weeks left before i leave the country and live in canada...FOR GOOD!!!

due to a lot of stress and not having shopping as my therapy (i can't shop anymore because i don't know if i can bring everything), i ate and ate and ate so here i am as my ol' chubby self...sigh :( i will try to stay away from food though for the next couple of days that i'm here. wish me luck!!!

trf gray v-neck top

thrifted denim vest

zara jeggings

people are people skull scarf

possibility oxfords

forever 21 cross necklace

here's what i wore last sunday to church (sans the scarf around my head), shopping for my luggage and dinner with our driver's family :)

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The Avocado

I recently read the Avocado: A Luscious Hair Care Treatment article on Naturally Curly. Not too long ago a purchased an avocado with the intention of using it on my hair (I don't eat them) because I already use the oil so I became curious about what the actual source would do for my hair. The oil keeps my hair soft, is light, and doesn't have a heavy smell to it.

According to the article the avocado is a fruit that can be used as a deep conditioning treatment for the hair. The avocado is filled with proteins, vitamins, and amino acids. At the end of the article there is a list of recipes and since I never used and avocado before - those recipes served as my starting point:

Avocado Conditioner

Avocado Conditioner is designed to be made and used immediately. Discard leftovers, use as a facial or share it with someone else to use.

Flesh of a ripe avocado

� cup coconut cream

� cup coconut water

3 tablespoons mayonnaise containing egg

In medium-sized bowl mix avocado and coconut cream). In very small bowl whisk together coconut water and mayonnaise; use spatula to add this to the first mixture. Whisk all together until smooth.

Divide hair into 6-8 segments. Slather green mixture on each segment working all the way into hair, from scalp area to the ends. Put on shower cap or other loose fitting plastic cap. Sit out in the sun if possible or under dryer on medium high setting, if available. Leave on hair for 45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Shampoo and style as usual.

You know that pH rave that is going on right now?

Check out this post by Jc on The Natural Haven:

Does hair really not react in the pH range 4-9?

I don't know about you but I love scientific data! (Science was my favorite subject in school until I got to Organic Chemistry UGH)

Thoughts on this? Has this post changed your mind?

Camera shy?

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WTW?!: Lindsay Lohan allowed to keep hair extensions in jail; officials say it's not special treatment

If you watch "Meet the Browns" then you know Brown always says "What The What?" I have adopted his phrase, LOL.

I had to say WTW when I say this:

Lindsay Lohan allowed to keep hair extensions in jail; officials say it's not special treatment

Typically when I see Lindsay Lohan news I go "Why is this news?" I only read this article because is has to do with something hair related, LOL.

Lohan's hair extensions were not removed by L.A. County jail staff when she entered the Lynwood detention center because they are essentially sewn in near her scalp, officials said.

Since Lohan entered the Century Regional Detention Center, some released inmates have complained in the media that Lohan still had extensions when other inmates were force to remove them.

Steve Whitmore, a sheriff's spokesman, said extensions are removed when they are detachable from the inmate's hair. In Lohan's case, her hair extensions were not removed because they were bonded into her hair, Whitmore said.

I don't even know what to say about this one. Seems like special treatment to me, what do you think?

Twists pinned up

I recently joined a twist challenge on CurlyNikki. Back in January 2010 I wore twists for one entire month (never removed) and had a lot of SSKs. This time I am taking my twists down at the end of the week (Saturday or Friday night) and putting them back in on Sunday (while watching True Blood, LOL). So it takes me one hour to re-do my twists.

I section my hair into 4 sections and put 6 twist in each section. I am hoping that by taking my twists down weekly that I will not experience a repeat of the amount of SSKs I had back in January.

You Asked...I Answered

You asked:

Hey I love love your cornrow-up with twist.. Questions: Can you do a video tutorial on how to braid upside down....I have tried doing it but i am catching my butt. I know practice make perfect. But i would love to see a tutorial on how to do it.

I Answered:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29EzIqIvWJA The upside down cornrows start at 2:17.

You Asked:

Hi Tia, have you found that your spring/summer regimen has helped with the number of SSKs you get. Are you still using Kimmytube's leave in condish? How does your hair like it?

I Answered:

Honestly, no. My fall/winter regimen actually resulted in a decrease amount of SSKs. I am currently in bad need of a trim to get rid of those pesky little things. Reducing the occurrence of SSKs is something that I am working on and is still a work in progress. I have read a few blogs where individuals experienced less SSKs when moisturizing their hair daily. That so far is not working for me.

I am still using Kimmaytube's leave in condish and I am truly impressed. I rarely buy leave in conditioners because they did not seem to make a difference with my hair. The store bought leave in that I like the most is Shea Moisture's Shea Butter Leave in.

cameron diaz for in style

i know i might be a little late but i just loooove the photos from cameron's in style spread!!!!

i'm using the free wi-fi from the hospital so i'm keeping this short. i can access some blogs and i can't access some so forgive me if i can't visit your blogs anytime soon (especially the ones using photobucket for their pictures). oh, how i wish we can go home already :( :( :(

photo source: tumblr

yesterday, i had a lovely dinner with my cousin karla at the block and tonight, i MUST get a massage!!!

ciao bellas xx

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Sunday Style

This weekend was so busy that I didn't have time to do the hairstyle that I had planned. It was humid so I did my 'ol reliable twist-out. It got bigger as the day progressed. I achieved this big hair by doing four flat twists, two on each side, on damp hair.

Sunday's Message:
It's Party Time

Luke 15:22-24

Some "church folk" believe that Christians can't have fun and can't party. But in the Word you will see that God is a partying God: Psalms 23; Song of Solomon 2:14; Isaiah 62:5; Zephaniah 3:17; Psalms 129:3-6; Ecclesiastes 3:4; 2 Samuel 6:14; and when Jesus turned water into wine so that the party could continue (John 2:1-11).

In the text the Father celebrated his son's return:

1. He had a reason to celebrate because his son was dead and now he's alive

2. He had a right to celebrate what the Lord had done

3. He had a responsibility to tell the world what the Lord had done for him.

This song always makes me want to move.

"Party by rejoicing in the Lord and His goodness. What makes a party memorable is your relationship with the host. You can never get so low that the Lord can't pick you up."

Google Reader

I had a busy weekend so I really didn't get to touch my computer much. When I opened up Google reader I had over 100 blog posts to catch up on. Google reader is really enabling my addiction, LOL

Do you use Google Reader?

goodbye, MJ shirt

hello saturday!

my whole week was such a whirlwind with all the errands, meet-up with friends and hospital responsibilities. my dad is still in the hospital but thank God he is out of the ICU already :) i feel sad to be spending my last few weeks in the country in the hospital when i should be relaxing and enjoying but sadly, i have no choice :( so forgive me if my blog posts are all made in a hurry or if i've been absent lately. i seriously miss blog hopping :( it's one of the things that make me EXTREMELY happy!!!

moving along, i spent my thursday with my old colleagues again after going to the hospital to visit my dad. watched inception at rockwell with choy then had dinner at kitchen and drink at gilligan's. i have no pictures to share since it was such a spontaneous night out. then come friday, i had my nails done (it's avocado green!) after going to the hospital yet again then i watched toy story at home and had pizza (we are currently obsessed with pizza hut's P499 promo) with my mom, grandmom and tita. after which i went to meet up with aids at starbucks then dinner and drinks with sunshine and jayvee. it's just a jampacked week!!! 

i sold this MJ top already (because it makes me look fat!!!) but i'm happy with the fact that my best friend was the one who bought it :)

gray top and booties from SM

thrifted leather shorts

forever 21 cross connector ring

tomato cuff

shades

thank you to my mom for the lovely photos!!!

OH. EM. GEE. 20 Days before i leave!!! i haven't packed!!

The tired ponytail

This was how my hair look ALL of last week. I was tired and busy and this was a far as my style got. Talk about neglect, LOL.

A few years ago this was my staple style and needless to say I did not retain any length back then. The SSks and split ends from the friction of my hair rubbing on my clothes as just too much for my strands.

After that week I gave my hair a much needed spa night:
Prepooed with Jasmine & Castor Oil

Shampoo with Suave Humectant

Deep Conditioner with Giovanni Smooth As Silk

Applied Kimmaytube's leave in conditioner

Although is my typically wash routine what made it different was that I did each step a little longer and a lot more carefully.

My hair hugged me...

What do you when you need to show your hair some special love?

Blog much?

I just thought the pic and caption were funny.....LOL

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happy mid-week lovelies!!!

it's hard for me to keep track of time and days lately because i'm uber busy with errands before i leave the country plus my dad was rushed to the hospital yesterday and is still in the ICU :( i am trying to squeeze in everything all at once so i don't have to miss out on anybody. 

on a happier note, i went on my last ukay (thrift) shopping extravaganza last monday (when i was supposed to have to coffee with my friend cres but she didn't show up for an unknown reason...until now!!!). 

such a happy happy day!!!! i was able to buy lots of blazers and jackets that i can't wait to wear!!!!

my sister said there are ukays in canada (i guess they call it salvation army, etc) as well but i know the ones here in the country so well and i'm going to miss finding vintage pieces for only P15! 

i wish it would be that cheap there as well :)

 

 thrifted cropped vest with detachable/attachable hoodie

 nautica denim cut-offs

3/4 top from my sister's closet

ray ban aviators

thrifted biker boots

this is another old photo from "shop my closet" which was also purchased. i would like to take this time to thank everybody who supported my short-lived online shop. i hope that my clothes would bring you luck ;)

P.S.

BELATED HAPPY BDAY TO MY LOVELY FRIEND, AIDS!!!

xx

KD

moi by roni mercado

thank you sooooooooooooooo much

to my friend roni mercado 

for this very cute caricature :) 

bisous rons!!!! xx

Sunday Style: Twist-out w/ side comb

(It was early and I was still sleep, lol)

I achieved this style quickly and easily with two strand flat twists. I first parted my hair in the sections and directions that I wanted my hair to go (about 3 sections) and flat twisted each section. Prior to styling my hair was shampooed and deep conditioned.

Sunday's Message:

"The God of Another Chance"

Jonah 3:1-4

There is a saying that goes "He's the God of a second chance," but when you hear that it conveys that God only gives us two chances. However, for many of us God has given us more than two chances - we serve a God of mercy. The story of Jonah represents God showing mercy and giving another chance and it also represents the storms in life that we may go through when we don't do what God says.

Three things learned from the text:
1. Failure is not final (Jonah 1:1-3)

2. God still has a plan for your life (Jer 29:11)

3. God will give you another chance (Jonah 3:3-4)

?I've been anointed to prosper?

last saturday

here are the only decent pics from last saturday. welcome back, choy! ?

i'm making this blog at 4 am and i am headed out in a few for another seminar in makati....hello eyebags!!! sorry for such a short post....will catch up with you guys soon! enjoy the pictures! ciao bellas! xx

thrifted zebra top and studded flats

black sheep liquid leggings

DIY studded belt

f21 love connector ring

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would like to thank my friend dette ringor for sucha wonderful masterpiece :) :) :)

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