Summber Fling

I am no fashionista but this is another idea of mines =)

Maybe this is the beginning of regular fashion ideas! 

Hope you enjoy!!

Summer Fling by rae-anne

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Disclaimer: 

I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Classy & Casual

Hey bloggers!!!

Firstly I'm coming with an apology. I'm sorry I haven't posted an update in a while. I've been stocked with work and need some time to get on top of everything. However, I have DO have updates to post and PRODUCT REVIEWS!!! =)

But as for now....

This is a little insight on my favs and interests. I absolutely LOVE and ADORE art. From music to nail art, dance to room decor, fashion to photography...I love them all. To me art is a way for one to express his or herself in their own personal way. A person's fashion sense and taste in music can determine a lot about a person and this is my way of showing what I'm into and my personality.

 I am definitely a fan of vintage inspired fashion and this collage was created by me at 2:00 am this morning (^_^)

by rae-anne 


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Disclaimer: 

I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Product Review: Mega Pleased with the Profectiv Mega Grow Anti Breakage Deep Conditioner

Excitementzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haha yes I'm excited! Why  you may ask? Because this is another product review! One that I've been holding off writing on because I wanted to be absolutely, positively sure that I would be raving for all the right reasons. I am hereby extremely satisfied with the results I received from my Profectiv Mega Growth Deep Strengthening Growth Conditioner . Now let the raving begin!

Product Details
7X Stronger hair. Stops breakage. Promotes healthy growth. Boosts hi-shine. Mega Growth Deep Strengthening Growth Conditioner protects, restores, repairs & rebuilds fragile, damaged hair for healthier hair growth. Fortified with Pro-Growth Complex, a deep penetrating blend of natural minerals, oils & proteins Mega Growth strengthens hair from the inside out to promote stronger, longer, healthier hair. Pro-Growth Complex: Strength + Growth - Wheat protein, oat protein, soy protein, horsetail extract. Restore + Rebuild - Wheat germ oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, jojoba oil. Hi-Shine + Heat Protection - Silk amino acids, avocado oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil.

My Review
Firstly the smell is just amazing! My hair felt so soft the instant I applied it to my hair but as usual I slept overnight with a plastic cap on and rinsed in the next day. I was honestly very pleased. On air drying my hair still felt soft and moisturised! After the fourth use I felt the difference in my hair. It appeared healthier and was actually stronger. Did I forget to mention my ever-growing new growth! I am so excited and pleased! I am not definitely not disappointed with the results I have witnessed thus far and I highly recommend this product. =)

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Silk Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Contains Vitamins B2, D, A, E, K and Potassium), Linum Usitassimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein PC-Propyl Silanetriol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lanolin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum (Fragrance), Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, BHA, BHT, CI 15985 (Yellow 6).

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Disclaimer: 
I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Tangled Much?!?!: For all hair types.

Many of will not believe....but 70% hair damage occurs in the shower. You know that process when your hair is wet and you just pass your comb through your luxurious locks? Yuuup.....that's the one I'm talking about. Wet hair is extremely fragile and combing through your "crown and glory" at this particular time will eventually leave you with damaged, broken hair. Detangling hair is a skill we all can adopt! =) Here are some helpful methods to detangle both natural or chemically treated hair.

The number one use of the comb in the bathroom is to apply conditioners and shampoos evenly throughout the hair, covering the surface entirely. A soothing and safer method you can use is eliminating the comb entirely and gently massaging your hair whilst in the shower is one of the best ways to prevent breakage also providing great shampoo and conditioner coverage....a win win situation! Detangling thoroughly wet hair is like walking up to a robber and handing your money over.....you just don't do it! The best way to detangle hair before it is dry is to air dry until damp and a leave in conditioner or detangling serum of your choice, section and detangle.

Your hair is a part of your identity and a woman's beauty. We are all bless with beautiful hair of all types and it is our duty to take care of our hair.

These are a few examples of great combs than can be used to detangle both natural and relaxed hair.

Mason Pearson 6" Rake Comb

Aristocrat Genuine Bone 8 1/4" Rake Comb

Magic Star Jumbo 9" Rake Comb

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Disclaimer: 

I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Rubber band Method: Stretching My Relaxer.

For those who don't know, stretching your relaxers is just another term for postponing your relax date or extending your relaxer. I have decided to extend my relaxer until the first Saturday in April. My last relaxer was January 4th and my hair is growing extremely fast. This is the longest stretch I've ever been on and  I am following my hair regimen religiously, excited to see just how much growth I will achieve at the end. Stretching your relaxer is one of the best ways to promote hair growth, it allows your hair to grow without the effect of the "every six week relaxer" stress. Relaxer weakens the hair and makes it more vulnerable to breakage and shedding, although after 6 weeks it is recommended by hair stylists to get a relaxer (and no time before) your hair can still suffer from breakage. If this is your first time stretching your relaxer you should begin by extending weeks at a time, for example 7 weeks to 10 weeks to 12 weeks. This allows you to be able to "master the technique of taking care of your new growth" (lol). I mean what's the sense of a stretch if you're unable to take care of new growth. New growth can affect your hair positively and negatively. If you take care of your new growth, moisturizing and conditioning them frequently you are sure to reap positive rewards. However if your new growth is dry tons of breakage can occur leading to unsatisfactory results.

So are you ready?!?

Hair Regimen....CHECK!.....moisturizers and oils....CHECK!....deep conditioners.....CHECK!

Let the stretching begin!....Good Luck =)

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From Root to Tip: Everything you need to know about my hair and my current Hair Regimen

This is all the information about my hair and how I take care of it. I will update it over time with any changes.

The Past:
My first relaxer was in February 2009 and honestly that the biggest mistake I ever made. I obviously did not know how to take care of my hair and it broke terribly. I was very uneducated on this topic and used close to no hair products! Later that year I transitioned to my natural hair and learnt how to manage my hair, that process went extremely well and my hair was strong, thick and healthy. On January of 2011 I began to contemplate on relaxing again and began my research....told you I Googled everything (lol).

New Beginning:
After accumulating all the information on the pros and cons of relaxed hair, the products that would be necessary to maintain healthy, strong, growing chemically treated hair, I came to my final decision on July of 2012. I purchased my hair products before hand (the ones I got excellent reviews on and decided on trying) and then visited my hair stylist. Relaxing was a decision based mainly on manageability and time consumption. It took alot of time for me to maintain my natural hair because of how thick my hair is. So far, presently, I have a hair regimen in place that seems to be working leaving my hair moisturized and growing.

My Hair Type:
4a

My Current Hair Length:

Shoulder Length

My Hair Goal :
Mid Back Length

Hair Regimen

Applications are as in the order listed.

Daily:

Motions Nourish Leave in Conditioner
Profectiv Root Health Growth & Repair Anti Itch Oil Free Serum

Pure Coconut Oil / ORS Coconut Oil

Weekly: (I deep condition my hair twice a week)

once on wet hair
Motions Marula Natural Therapy Conditioner
Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Deep Conditioner (which I do overnight for 24hrs)
Motions Norish Leave in Conditioner
Profectiv Root Health Growth & Repair Anti Itch Oil Free Serum
Pure Coconut Oil / ORS Coconut Oil

once on dry hair
Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Deep Conditioner (which I do overnight for 24hrs)
Motions Nourish Leave in Conditioner
Profectiv Root Health Growth & Repair Anti Itch Oil Free Serum
Pure Coconut Oil / ORS Coconut Oil

Monthly:

Coconut Oil Hot Oil Treatment

Motions Marula Natural Therapy Strenghtening Shampoo

Profectiv Mega Growth Deep Strengthening Conditioner (which I do for 24hrs)

Motions Nourish Leave in Conditioner
Profectiv Root Health Growth & Repair Anti Itch Oil Free Serum
Pure Coconut Oil / ORS Coconut Oil


*N.B. I always air dry. The less heat the better! I wear protective styles to secure my ends and prevent them from breaking.

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Product Review: Profective Growth & Repair Oil Free Serum

Ok so I was performing my daily hair routine today and I noticed that my hair has definitely grown out and is alot softer than it use to be....excitementsss!!!!! I, however cannot take all the credit for such accomplishments so I hereby thank Profectiv Growth & Repair Oil Free Serum for its  awesome results! Now I did not know about this product and before I try new products I usually Google it (yuuup I Google EVERYTHING), but I just happened to come across this product while looking for a hair oil and decided to try it out, also on purchasing the product when I did actually get to Google this I found nothing, not even from my favorite hair gurus, so I was completely alone . Now this is Oil Free so to me it's like a moisturizer and its water based too so that's a plus in my book! ;) On the first trial my hair felt alot softer and 48 hours later, still moisturised. I was extremely pleased (^_^). Approximately one week later I noticed alot of new growth. I have been using this product for 1 month now and  I use it with my Motions leave in conditioner and seal it with my coconut oil daily, or as desired, and apparently this method worked for me. The BONUS however is the effect this had on my new growth. My hair is very thick and dry so breakage occurs very easily....and well, it's SOFT NOW! You can't imagine how grateful I am! Combing my hair is less depressing because I'm not no longer shedding. My plan is to go 12 weeks without a relaxer and I was having my doubts at first but today I grew really confident after noticing my results. Do not be discouraged by the presentation of this product though, it is in fact for all hair types so have a try if you are in the process of growing your hair and tell me your opinion on it. And if you have tried this product already, what are your views? Did you like it as much as I did?

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Polyquatenium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cocoa Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Linum Usitassimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG Propyl Silanetriol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Glycerin, Trimethylsilyamodimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Lanolin Oil, PEG-40, Cinnamidopropyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride, DMDM Hydantoin, Benzophenone-3. Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, BHA, BHT, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), CI42053 (FD&C Green 3)

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Disclaimer: 
I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Product Review: Organic Root Stimulator Deep Penetrating Conditioner

Ok...well this is my first time trying this product and I must say....I like it alot! I purchased the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak Deep Penetrating Conditioner as a means of a tester result to see if I would actually like the product. I have used other ORS products before but this is my first time using the Deep Conditioner from this particular brand. First off the smell is amazing and to many people including me this is important. It has a sweet, pleasant citrus smell that is not over powering. Another characteristic is the product's consistency. Thin, liquidity conditioners tend to drip everywhere conditioning everything else but the hair! This product is thick in consistency and applies wonderfully and thoroughly through the hair. After rinsing my hair felt very soft and moisturized -and i have very dry hair so I am extremely pleased with this feature particularly. I am tempted to continue to use this product again in coordination with my other deep conditioner. If you haven't tried this product I recommend that you pick up this replenishing pak as a trial attempt. I guarantee that you would be left as pleased as I am. =)

Ingredients:
Water Aqua, Soybean Oil Glycine Soja, Glycerine, Olive Oil Olea Europaea, Hydrolyzed Collagen , Quaternium-80 , DMDM Hydantoin, Amino Silk Acid, Dimethicone Copolyol, Orange Oil Citrus Aupantium Dulcis, D'Limonene , Panthenol Vitamin B5, Dimethicone , EDTA, Chamomile Extract Anthemis Nobilis, Sage Extract Salvia Officinalis, Nettle Extract Urtica Dioica, Rosemary Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis , Aloe Vera Gel Aloe Barbedensis , Yarrow Extract Achilea Millefolium, Kiwi Extract Actinidia Chinensis, Polyquaternium-37, Trideceth-7, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Methylchlorosothiazolinone , Methylchlorothiazolinone, Yellow No. 6 CI 15985, Yellow No. 5 CI 19140

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Disclaimer: 
I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

The Coconut Oil Revolution

Turn up the Caribbean music because this has to be one of my favorite hair products....I MUST SAY! I found out a couple months ago that coconut oil does wonders to the hair and went out and bought myself a bottle of Pure Coconut Oil. My hair was grateful. Approximately 24 hours after applying it to my scalp and hair I felt the difference in the texture and I noticed less breakage while performing manipulation tasks (combing, braid outs, etc). It immediately earned a spot on my "Favorite Hair Products List."

The reason for the use of Pure Coconut Oil was because I did not want any additives in the product and desired the full effect of the product in its original state.  However, I did decide to purchase a Coconut Oil that is not so"pure" and that is the Organic Root Stimulator Coconut Oil. For a long time I have heard of positive results on this product and the ORS brand is one that I do trust. Although the results were good, to me this product did not work as well as I desired and so I  often co-ordinate it with the Pure Coconut Oil in my hair care routine.

I'm sure many are curious as to how coconut oil helps the hair. It is found that this particular oil is the ONLY oil that reduces protein loss - because of the lauric acid it contains- rejuvenating damaged hair protecting  undamaged hair. It strengthens the hair, reduces shedding and promotes hair growth by penetrating the hair from inside the hair shaft! Oh and depending on your supplier it's very inexpensive too! Can't get any better than that! :) You can include this oil in your deep conditioners and do hot oil treatments with it as a means to strengthen the hair faster.

Regenerate your damaged hair or prevent future damage with nature's gifts and include it in your hair regimen for strong, healthy, long hair. (^_^)

TaTa for now XOXO

Let's Get Acquainted!

Hi there! I have to say I find it strange that I'm feeling nervous doing this O.o I'll begin with saying that this blog is basically about my hair journey and its progress and failures. I decided to begin my hair journey on the 2nd of  February 2012 and this is my means of recording the events. I do not know everything and I am ready and eager to learn from you as well as share my knowledge on Hair Health. Hopefully I can help you along your journey too. Along with hair I would be often engae "chit chat" about fashion, cosmetics, music, books and movies to spice up the entertainment a little.

The name VintageFashionAmour is a collection of some of my famourite things. I am in absolute love with VINTAGE!!! =) Vintage decor, fashion, paintings, buildings....BEA-UTIFUL (^_^). Fashion is another thing I adore simply because it amazes me the ways in which people can tell a story of themselves through their fashion sense. Such an inspiration :) And lastly....Amour...the French word for "Love." I love French....if only i could speak it (ha). France is actually on my "places I want to visit in my lifetime" list...its such a romantic and breath-taking place. I hope this gives a slight insight on who I am...a little introduction for my new community.

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