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Temporary Highlights With Hair Flash Color

by Rochelle July 20, 2017

This post contains affiliate links, including my Hair Flash Color referral link. I may earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support my blog. Additionally, this product was sent complimentary of Hair Flash Color. All opinions are honest, my own and I’m so excited to share them with you.

Since having my little one, leaving the house can be a challenge. I’ve desperately been looking for a new look but haven’t had a minute to myself. With the weather warming up, I thought adding temporary highlights would be a quick way to change up my hair in minutes. Unfortunately, not all temporary color is created equal. Hair chalks don’t last on my hair and most colored hair sprays leave my curls crunchy. Luckily, I’ve discovered Hair Flash Color which has completely changed my opinion on temporary color.

What Is Hair Flash Color?

Hair Flash Color is a 2-in-1 temporary hair color and hair care formula that contains antioxidants, UV protection, hydrating natural ingredients, and natural mineral pigments. It can be used to add temporary highlights, touch up and cover roots, add a new color, and protect and nourish the hair. Plus, it washes out in one shampoo making it perfect for special occasions.

How To Get Temporary Highlights With Hair Flash Color

To get natural looking highlights, choose a shade that is 1 to 2 shades lighter than your hair color. For my dark brown hair, the shade Light Brown worked best. Cover shoulders with a towel or cape. Section off the top half of your hair and secure with an elastic or clip. Shake the can well and spray the tips of your ends on the bottom section. Release the elastic or clip from the top half and spray random sections of hair to create natural highlights.

My hair before Hair Flash Color

To my surprise, my hair was soft to touch and after letting it dry it didn’t rub off on my clothing. This has been my favorite temporary color to date and my only suggestion to this company is to create a larger sized can for more use.

My hair after Hair Flash Color

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DevaCurl Buildup Buster Launch in NYC

by Rochelle March 14, 2017

Last month, I was invited to NYC with a bunch of other curly influencers for the DevaCurl Buildup Buster launch. It felt like the trip of a lifetime because not only did I get to experience this innovative new product but I met so many of my curl sisters from the online world. Here’s a recap of my two amazing days in NYC.

Day 1: Check in & Workout?

DevaCurl was so amazing for setting this trip up for us all. Many of us flew in from all corners of the country and some internationally. We checked into the hotel and were greeted with a goodie bag filled with a little swag and our itinerary. I was already prepped for the first activity which included a high-intensity dance cardio class at 305 Fitness. With no plans to actually take the class (because I was 6 months pregnant), I still dressed the part and filled my water bottle up to watch and laugh at everyone. But…

Meeting My Online Friends IRL

something happened when I got there, I saw Beyonce art plastered on the wall and heard the music blasting. My inner Beyonce wanted to come out to play…just at a lower intensity. I really needed to work out because I had been slacking so I stood in the back of the class and two-stepped my way through. Had I participated like the others, I may have delivered right there on the floor. Luckily, I knew that I had to listen to my body, take frequent breaks, and drink lots of water. We celebrated with a vegan meal at by Chloe and then I was off to bed.

Day 2: Devachan Salon & DevaCurl Buildup Buster Launch Party

Our next day started with a day at the Devachan salon for the ‘Bounce Back” service. After grabbing a quick breakfast, I was greeted by Smadar, my hair stylist and she took me back to the shampoo bowl where I was introduced to Buildup Buster. After a night of breaking a sweat, it made complete sense to me to have this service. Buildup Buster is a micellar water cleansing serum that uses micellar technology to remove buildup from products, hard water and other environmental stressors. She explained how Buildup Buster is similar to a clarifying shampoo but doesn’t strip the hair. Instead it leaves the hair soft with the help of abyssianian oil and jojoba esters. It can be used weekly instead of shampoo and should be followed up with a conditioner like DevaCurl One Condition.

After receiving my treatment, it was off to the chair where she used the DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam and DevaClips to bring volume to my roots. After my curls were dried, she finished off with a little spritz of the DevaCurl Flexible-Hold Hair Spray. My curls had tons of volume and they were party ready!

DevaCurl Buildup Buster

Later that night, we attended the Buildup Buster Launch Party. It was held at the beautiful Root Studios and I was in complete awe of all the curls in one room. There was a photographer, a slo-mo camera, a green screen station and Shake Shack ( I have to admit that got me really excited). I gravitated to the slo-mo camera because I always wanted to star in my own hair commercial (who doesn’t). In addition, a group of us jumped into the green screen station to create our own Buildup Buster commercial. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to meet some of my favorite curly influencers and turned my online friends into real ones.

Big thanks to the team at DevaCurl for this opportunity! It truly was an amazing trip that united my curly sisterhood.

Have you had the chance to try DevaCurl’s Buildup Buster? Let me know how it’s working for you down below in the comments…

Watch the vlog from my trip to NYC:

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Heatless Blowout | From Curly to Straight

by Rochelle March 7, 2017

Have you ever wanted a blowout without the heat damage? Well, I have a solution that works well on naturally curly hair as well as relaxed hair. In fact, this is something I used to do frequently when my hair was relaxed to keep a straight style throughout the week. This heatless blowout technique is essentially the same but slightly difficult because of the texture of curly hair.

Heatless Blowout

One of the most important elements of this process is to start on clean hair. Especially if your hair is on the fine, curly side. Use a clarifying shampoo to remove all traces of buildup and dirt on the hair and scalp. Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner and be sure to detangle and rinse well. Blot dry your curls with a t-shirt or paper towels.

How to Wrap Your Hair

Using a wide tooth comb or Wet Brush, detangle the hair one more time. I can’t stress enough the importance of detangling your curls before the wrap technique. It will make the process much smoother. Next, apply a generous amount of Jane Carter Solution Wrap & Roll to your curls and distribute well using a Wet Brush.

Now it’s time to section the hair. The length of your hair can help you determine where your part starts. If your hair is chin length or shorter you can probably start with a deep side part. However, if your hair is longer starting your part behind your ear will be beneficial to keep it flat and smooth.

The key to wrapping is to think of it as one continuous circle. After you’ve created your part, begin brushing the hair flat against the scalp from the front, along the forehead, and behind the ears. To keep the smoothed hair in place, secure with flat duckbill clips and then continue with the wrapping. If you can see or feel bumps, use a rat tail comb to smooth it. When you’re finished, it should resemble a beehive that is laid flat along the scalp. Add flat duckbill clips to ensure that it stays in place.

heatless blowout on curly hair

Overnight/Next Day Care

Next, use a silk or satin scarf to tie down the style and go to bed. It’s very important that you give yourself plenty of time for this to dry otherwise you will end up with random curls and waves. Once your hair is 100% dry, take off the scarf and remove the clips. Using a wide tooth comb, gently unravel the wrap and comb through the hair.

For a visual demonstration, check out my tutorial below. Let me know what your favorite heatless blowout technique’s are below in the comments.

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Easy Headwrap Updo | Alicia Keys Inspired

by Rochelle March 1, 2017

I’ve always loved the natural beauty of Alicia Keys. From her beautiful curls to her makeup free skin. In the last recent months, I’ve enjoyed her hairstyles that include headscarves so I thought I would include a quick tutorial on how to get the look. Here’s one way to do an easy headwrap updo.

What You’ll Need

Elastic Ponytail Holder

Large Colorful Silky Scarf

Easy Headwrap Updo

Begin by gathering all of your curls up near the top of your hairline and securing it with an elastic. This is also known as a pineapple ponytail. It looks great to have the ponytail off center to add a bit of flair. Next, fold your scarf a couple times to make it long and rectangular. Starting at the back of your neck, center the scarf along the nape of your neck. You want to make sure that the size of your scarf covers from your hairline up near the base of your ponytail. Bring the two ends of the scarf to the front of your head and tie a simple knot.

Silk Headwrap

Then, wrap the two scarf ends towards the back so that they overlap and back to the front again. Depending on the length of your scarf, you may have to wrap it a couple times until you’ve come near the ends. Once you’ve reached the ends of the scarf, tie another knot and tuck in the ends.

Adjust and fluff your curls using your fingers or a hair pick. The final look should be asymmetrical.

head wrap on curly hair

What easy headwrap hairstyles have you done? Let me know down below in the comments. Want to see other headwrap styles? Click here.

Watch The Full Tutorial Here

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Lace & Love

by Rochelle August 5, 2016

Even in the blistering heat, I couldn’t pass up wearing this long-sleeved lace dress from Forever 21. Luckily it was short enough to keep me cool and the sleeves were unlined. The slightly mocked turtleneck also helped.

For my hair, this is 3rd day hair picked to the max. This is generally when my hair looks its best. Prior to this look, I completed a wash & go and used Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino & Quinoa Frizz Control Gel.

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