Kudos Michelle Obama, NABEF & Beyonce !!!!

Not that "Get Me Bodied" didn't have everyone, from your granny to your 2 year old baby cousin, up and dancing!

Now Beyonce is at it again! The NABEF, our First Lady, Michelle Obama, & Beyonce have come up with a great remake of "Get Me Bodied" ... now called "Move Your Body" + choreo for the NABEF's "Let's Move" Flash Workout! 

It's a great way to get kids excited about living healthier lifestyles! As a mother I applaud Michelle Obama for all her efforts being made to get our nation's children happier and healthier! Nothing is more important to this nation than it's future generations! So kudos  Lady O, NABEF & Bey!!! :)

Nothing makes me happier than seeing little kids dancing... it's so stinkin cute! Makes me want to learn this! I will definitely be putting this song into my Workout Playlist!!

xxo

Braid Outs

So I've been rocking this particular protective style for weeks!! I'm addicted.. & I think it's super cute! It's quick & easy.. the best part.. it requires NO HEAT at all!! BIG PLUS!! I still Moisturize and Seal every night like usual.. I DO NOT TRY & DETANGLE!! After I M+S I just re-braid it & pin it up each night! This style lasts about 3- 4 days! Here are some pics I took recently of this style.. this is on about day 2 or 3 of rocking it......

For your entertainment.. my first Bantu Knot out attempt....

FAILURE!!!

It came out waaayyy too tight and dry &.. just... no no noooo!!! It's ok.. You can Laugh! LMBO!! :)

xxo

My Hair Regimen

FINALLY!! I'm posting my hair journey regimen in detail for you guys!! I thought I had posted this before.. buuuut!! LOL! Here it is!!

Nightly:
-Moisturize + Seal*       (ORS Oil Moisturiziner + Olive Oil)
-WRAP!

Weekly:
- Massage scalp           (Castor Oil)
-Wash 1x                    (Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo)
-Deep Condition            (Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner.. sit under dryer for 30-45mins, no dryer- leave on for 1 hour or more)
-Co-wash 1x
-Apply Leave-in conditioner, Seal, Air dry   (Cantu Leave-in Conditioner)

Monthly:
-clarify                      (ORS Uplifting Shampoo)
-Protein Treatment      (Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor)

Relax                         (every 10-12wks; ORS Olive Oil Relaxer in Normal)
Hot Oil Treatment as needed
Prepoo as needed (honey, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil + conditioner)

* Seal means to lock in your moisturizer with an oil.. I use olive oil!!

So far my hair seems to be loving this regimen! It feels healthier and looks shinier! I'm happy with it.. however I'm still experimenting & things are bound to change considering I'm only 3 months into my hair journey! I really want to try the Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship products! I've heard great things! Also possibly the Herbal Essences Hello Hydration or V05 Moisture Milk conditioners for co-washes! At this point.. anything is possible!!

As always HHG dolls!! :)

xxo

For the Lovers...

Here is the video for Keyshia Cole's single "Take Me Away"
There's not a girlie girl.. I know who doesn't absolutely love this song.. Single or Taken! Enjoy :)

xxo

Hair Journey Update !!

Let's talk PrePoo... 


Along this journey.. I've noticed that keeping moisture in my hair is the hardest part! It's like my hair just soaks in moisture && then gets dry shortly after!!

So I've added a few things to my regimen... (have I posted that yet.. *scans blog* .. I'll have to get that up for you guys!)

The first thing I've added to my regimen is a prepoo! So on a wash or co-wash day, before I get started, I mix:

1. Conditioner [Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner]
2. Honey
3. Coconut Oil
4. Avocado Oil
5. Grape Seed Oil 

The best things about this prepoo is that it is ridiculously moisturizing.. it leaves my hair feeling so soft, its kind of a self detangler! I've noticed that there are almost NO tangles in my hair afterwards! Also it leaves the hair with a nice shine.. not greasy shine.. but more lustrous! I'm loving it totally!!

The second thing that I've added to my regimen is castor oil! I oil my scalp with it once a week.. I also apply it to my ends! Castor oil is supposed to stimulate hair growth and improve the scalp! So I'll have to let you all know in an upcoming post how this is working out for me!!

Till then.. HHG loves!!

xxo

That's Who I Bey!

 YAAASS She's BACK!!!

&& I am ABSOLUTELY loving Bey's new Single...

"Girls (Who Run This World)"

Have a listen...

Now I got 1 question....

"WHO RUN THIS MUTHA?"

xxo

MakeupbyCrissa

I will have fresh.. new makeup videos for you guys soon! I've been in self discovery mode for a while.. I've totally been neglecting my blog & my twitter!! But I'm trying to get back on top of it all && I have New Vids... Coming soon!!! YaaaY! :)

xxo

Freakin KILLER!!!

xxo

I Heart Spring Fashion!!

So I'm super pumped about shopping in the warmer months! All the colors and prints... wedges.. rompers.. dresses!!! Oooh! LOL! So here are some inspired looks that I've found online recently! This is an excellent way to add to your wardrobe.. scan some mags, fashion blogs etc.. pick out pieces you like & then search for similar items.. or the exact items in your local department stores and boutiques.. & thrift stores!! :)

I frequent this chica below, Dulce Candy's blog && I just loooove her style!! I'm so inspired by her recent looks!! check her out at this link --->  Dulce Candy Blog You will NOT be disappointed!!

xxo

Sources: Lookbooknu

          Dulce Candy

On Repeat

Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne - Motivation

I cant stop singing it!! I have to say.. I totally did not expect this from Kelly! She's spicing it up honey!! LOL!

Baby Imma Be Your Motivation.

xxo

Bronze Bombshell

Tika Sumpter is a new brownskin beauty that I'm totally loving right now! I LOVE to see girls that look like me on tv and in movies! As seen in the very popular shows.. One Life To Live.. Gossip Girl && The Game .. Tika is fast on the rise.. Not to mention drop dead gorg! Peep the flicks......

See what I mean? .....GORG!!

xxo

MakeupbyCrissa 4.4.2011

Here is some quick flicks from a photoshoot I worked a few days ago! I met some cool new peeps & I loooved the model, Jenean! Isn't she gorg?!

My awesome homie.. Kevin Duke.. who's photoshoot it was.. knew exactly what he wanted.. LOUD!! He said rainbow.. & this is what was born!! Do we love??

MakeupbyCrissa

Contact Me: crissasharmel87@gmail.com

xxo

HAIR DOWN MY BACK!!!

SO In efforts to not make my last post infinitely long.. I split my hair buzz in 2 and decided to do another post in more depth about my hair journey!

So while searching Youtube for some sisters who look like me with hair care channels.. I stumbled upon two ladies that I'm looooving right now! The first girl.. lead me to the second lady that I will be telling you about!

First there was UloveMegz!!

When I found her.. I was like super pumped bc her hair looks EXACLTY like mine as far as texture and the way it looks once it's relaxed! (My hair is NOT this long.. it's between shoulder & arm-pit length!) So I got TONS of great hair care adivce from her as well as product reviews and style tips! Plus she's so prettly & her voice is too cute! Here is one of her videos on her hair journey...

So from this UloveMegz video...

That's how I discovered kISSseventyseven (Traycee)!!

Traycee also has a youtube channel.. but she is also the creator of a hair care social network K.I.S.S. or Keep It Simple Sista!! Traycee was just a normal girl who wanted to maintain healthy hair.. & like most of us had the run in with the beautician that chopped more than a few inches from her hair! She decided to take over her own hair care... & well the rest is history! Traycee has  WAIST LENGTH hair.. Let me repeat that.. WAIST LENGTH HAIR!! And she's 100% African American! So ladies.. we can do this!!! Here is one of Traycee's videos discussing how she got started on her hair journey!

I have since subbed to both of their youtube channels as well as their blogs & I've joined K.I.S.S. Kiss has 20,000+ members that support each other with the healthy maintenance of black hair & the growth of it!

My loves.. if you're African American and female struggling with your hair.. these ladies are an excellent example of what you can do! You need to know that BLACK HAIR CAN GROW... LONG!! And more importantly.. you can do this yourself! All it takes is a little edu.. patience & effort!!

I'm sooo happy and excited about my hair journey and i wanted to share with you all some ladies with great information and advice that I have discovered recently & also provide you with some inspiration.. for those of you who are on your hair journey or want to start a hair journey of your own!!

The Links You NEED!!! :

Megz Blog: ulovemegz.com

Megz Youtube: ulovemegz

Traycee's Blog: KeepItSimpleSista

Traycee's Youtube: KISSseventyseven

Join Traycee's Social Network: K.I.S.S.

xxo

Hair & Health Journey UPDATE!!!

Hey guys.. I'm back to give you a few updates on the hair & health journey that I started a few weeks ago...

1. I finished Dr.Susan Taylor's book Brown Skin... 

          It was a great read & very informative on maintaining healthy brown skin, hair & nails! She gave information on a lot of skin conditions for women of color.. eczema, acne, hyperpigmentation etc. She also covered all stages of life.. aging.. pregnancy & baby care.. etc! She also covered a little section on Men's skin care!

2. As far as my diet.. 

         I am having difficulty drinking ONLY water! I do drink by far more water a day than I did previously.. but ya'll... I just really love my fruit juices!! So If I drink a glass of juice.. I make sure I follow it up with a glass of water! Hopefully that's a good balance.. right?!

        On the upside.. I am doing a really great job in watching what food's I eat! I have been sticking to my TURKEY, CHICKEN & FISH ONLY!! And I must say.. I feel much better! I've also gone the organic & cage free route when it comes to picking out my eggs and meat! I always incorporate a veggie in all my meals! The only area that needs some work is breakfast.. I rarely eat breakfast but that's a vital part of my diet.. so I plan to start eating some fresh fruits for breakfast and see how that works for me!

3. Finally... MY Hair!!!

       I've offically decided NOT to transition to  natural.. FOR NOW!! I have to learn how to manage and maintain my relaxed hair first! So with that said.. I haven't relaxed in 10 weeks.. but I plan to relax this week & then get my ends trimmed! I've come up with a good hair care regimen.. it contains weekly hot oil treatments, shampoos and deep conditions.. nightly moisturizing and sealing.. & I'm going to incorporate a mid week co-wash day bc I've realized that my hair needs a lot of moisture and a ton of babying to get it back into great shape! 

Overall this journey is a very fun process!! I've found that by taking care of my body.. it has an impact on other parts of my life in a positive way! I've been considering my spiritual health.. and my financial well being! This isn't just a health journey.. it's quickly becoming a LIFE JOURNEY!!

xxo

LookbookNu x Nine West Espadrilles

Soo you guys know I love me some lookbooknu.. well they've teamed up with Nine West to bring you a lookbook for Nine West's Espadrilles Collection. They chose 6 lookbooknu members to show different ways they would rock the collection.. I know.. AWESOMNESS!!

Keenster Espadrilles

Jaxson Espadrilles

Namaiah Espadrilles

Karlie Espadrilles

Braxton Espadrilles

Blanca Espadrilles

These are so cute.. and a PERFECT addition to any girl's spring and summer wardrobe! I'll definitely be adding a pair or 2 to my shelves!! :)

xxo

source: lookbooknu + Nine West

I'M BAAACK!!!

Okay so I know I've been M.I.A. but that was due to technical difficulties.. But GeekSquad came through & saved the day.. && I'm back.. with more FASHION.. MUSIC.. BEAUTY.. RANDOMNESS.. YAAY!! :)

Crissa Sharmel

xxo