November 2014 loc treatment

*DISCLAIMER: What may work for me, may not work for you. I'm just documenting my own journey*

This month I decided not to interlock my new growth to give my loc a a rest until the Christmas/New Year's season.

I bought some Carol's Daughter products that I've used in the past that has worked for my hair texture.

So I purchased the Black Vanilla trio...sulfate free shampoo, hair smoothie, and leave conditioner. I washed my hair with the shampoo twice which left my locs feeling super soft. Afterwards, I applied the hair smoothie and put a plastic shower cap over my locs and wrapped it all up in a scarf for a few hours. I don't like applying heat to my hair unless it is absolutely necessary.  After rinsing out the hair smoothie, I then started smoothing some Mimosa Hair honey from my scalp to the ends of my locs as I gently retwisted the new growth. 

One thing I can say, I've been using Carol's Daughter products since she opened in 1993 selling her items in mason jars and the quality is the same now as it was back then. Absolutely amazing! All of the items I used softened my hair texture so it doesn't feel dry and crunchy. 

2014 ButtaFly Jonez product review

HAPPY 2014!!!
My first post of the year is a product review for one of my favorite companies...buttaflyjonez
I received the Supa Dupa Kit (pictured and description below) for my birthday in October and I didn't want to do a review until I tried everything in the package....I will break down each item so grab a seat and get your tea or coffee...this is going to be a good one :)


Buttafly's Supa Dupa Kit

Want to order all of Buttafly Jonez products with one click? Hopefully this deal will help. You will receive every product on the site including 1 Ashy Feet Kit, 1 Cute lil face Kit, a 4 oz Moisturizing face mask, a Jaloe, a Hair and Body Oil, a 4 oz Juicy Locs Refresher, a Hair and Body Butter, a Hair and Body Wash, Gourmet Suga Scrub, a perfume, Fizzy Lifting Bath Potion, and a Suga Suga Lip Scrub in lemony orange.
(Gentle Face kit will have no essential oils in the Hydrating Face Cream)

1. Buttafly's Ashy lil Feet Kit- 4oz Ashy Feet Scrub, 2oz Ashy Feet Butter 
The Ashy feet Scrub used in the shower and it removed layers of dry skin leaving my feet nice and smooth. 
The Ashy feet butter makes my feet feel like I just came from the nail salon getting a pedicure. Nice and smooth as well as moisturized. Love it!!!
2. Buttafly Cute lil Face Kit- Buttafly's Cute lil Face Wash, Buttafly's Cute lil Hydrating Face Cream, Cute lil Face Scrub, Suga Suga lip scrub, Lip Butter.
Buttafly's Cute lil Face Wash- I use it everyday (once in the morning and once at night) leaving my face moisturized and feeling refreshed. It's also clearing up my skin. Everyone tells me that my face looks a lot brighter than it used to be.
Buttafly's Cute lil Hydrating Face Cream- Once I wash my face I would apply the face cream and in this cold weather, it keeps my face moisturized and feeling wonderful.
Cute lil Face Scrub- I use it 2-3 times a week to scrub my face. Leaving my face nice and smooth and feeling oh so soft.
Suga Suga lip scrub- The cold weather makes my lips peel more than they do any other time in the year so whenever I feel my lips too dry, I use the lip scrub to peel the dead layer of skin off and soften my lips leaving them nice and supple. As much as I try not to taste it, it actually tastes sweet :)
Lip Butter- I use it everyday to soften my lips.
3. Buttafly's Cute lil Face Mask- I apply the mask on my face before getting in the shower once a week. Once I rinse it off, my skin feels brand new. 
Buttafly's Hair and Body Jaloe - It's like a lotion for your hair and body, I use it for my hair as well as lotion at work for my hands. My hands get extra dry after I wash them so I use it to moisturize my hands. I hate having dry hands! This Jaloe works beautifully. 
Buttafly's Bath Body and Hair Oil - One of my favorite items out of the whole package. It greases my scalp and softens my locs and when I get out of the shower, I use it on my body before drying off. Leave my skin soft and smelling awesome. 
Buttafly's Juicy Locs Loc and Scalp Refresher- whenever my scalp feels dry or starts to itch, I spray the Loc and scalp refresher on my scalp and it feels so relieved. 
Buttafly's Body Butter- I use this butter to retwist my locs and when I interlock my new growth. I also use it on my body when I need some serious moisture. 
Buttafly's Hair and Body Wash - The best thing since liquid soap!!! I use it as shampoo and I use it as a body wash. My locs love love love this wash! and I don't need to use much to cleanse my hair. As a body wash, it feels and smells so good. I had 2 scents Berrylicious and Tropical Spice, it has my body and bathroom smelling oh so delicious!!!! 
Buttafly's Gourmet Suga Scrub - Yeah Yeah Yeah!!! Awesome!!! I use it once a week to smooth out my skin and it feels amazing! Love it!!!!
Buttafly's Touches Perfume Oil - Tropical Spice scent has been a hit everywhere I go. Everyone tells me it smells soooo!
Fizzy Lifting Bath Potion - The one thing out of the entire package that I have not tried yet but I plan on trying it real soon. 
I absolutely recommend every item that Buttafly Jonez sells. Her products are amazing and worth every penny!!!
My name is Celina and I approve this review :) Go check her out and tell her I sent ya ;)


Peace and Blessings!!

Dec 2012 Hair Treatment

Today 12/19/12 I did my last deep condition treatment of this year. It's been an interesting year with my locs and I am happy to say that it's been a lot of fun.

I shampooed my locs with Creme of Nature Argan Oil Sulfate-free Moisture & Shine Shampoo

I've heard great things about this shampoo and I can honestly say...I enjoyed using this product. My locs were feeling very dry and brittle before I started and once I shampooed my locs, they started to feel a lot softer and moisturized. Which is what my locs needed. A serious rejuvenation process and I must say...it feels good.

Then I decided to use one of my favorite conditioners:

Dr. Miracle's Tingling Intensive Deep Conditioning Treatment 

My locs were so dry that I felt the deserved to be treated deeply!! So I took two packs of the treatment and applied it to my locs from roots to tips. Tingling Intensive accurately describes the feeling your scalp feels!! An intense tingling that feels like it's working magic. 

Since I ran out of plastic shower caps, I grabbed 2 plastic shopping bags (work just as well) and wrapped them around my locs, then a bonnet to keep them in place, then my scarf. Giving my scalp heat without actually applying heat. 

Once I rinse the conditioner out, I'm debating on whether I should braid it up for a braid out or do some spiral curls...whatever I do decide on, it'll be part of my style for the New Year. Let's see what I come up with....stay tuned...

Buttafly Jonez Dred Jewelz

Here are some pics of the Dred Jewelz by Buttafly Jonez: You can purchase them here: Buttafly Jonez

All of her Dred Jewelz are hand crafted with love <3 

Peace and Blessings!! 

Buttafly Jonez Hair/Body Products and Dred Jewelz review

Buttafly Jonez Co.

If you're looking for all natural products that smell absolutely YUMMY...Buttafly Jonez is the company to look up and purchase from!!!

I received my products which consists of: (L to R) Scent: Ooh, She's Fine!  Bath Body & Hair Oil, Jaloe, Original Hair and Body Wash,  and Body and Hair Butter with the most beautiful made Dred Jewelz to adorn my locs. 

Bath Body & Hair Oil: I used this as I step out of the shower to moisturize my skin in these hot months and it has my skin feeling like a baby's bottom!!! I used some on my locs as well and my locs are looking much more healthier than they did before I washed them. 

Jaloe: Can also be used for hair and body and it adds a wet look and feel to my locs. It aids in daily maintenance and light hold when twisting. My locs feel nice and juicy.

Original Hair and Body Wash: I used this as a body wash first and it lathered up well and left my skin feeling oh so soft. Today I shampooed my locs and also used it as a body wash and I'm feeling silky smooth from head to toe. 

Body and Hair Butter: I'm about to use this butter to retwist my locs. I just hope I don't use the entire jar because it smells so good LOL It doesn't feel greasy at all which is a plus for me.

Buttafly Jonez has a list of fragrances that I'm sure will satisfy everyone's desires (link to her site under the picture)

Dred Jewelz: Since I have an obsession with Egyptian artifacts, she sent me a collection of Jewelz I instantly fell in love with! You can tell that they are quality items that will not damage your locs and made with love. 

I definitely recommend you do yourself a favor and order from this wonderful lady who takes pride in her work. I love supporting small business and with her products...she won't be a small business for long!! 

Peace and Blessings!!

Locs by Kerry, Style by Angela Product review and Style review

Everyone knows that I started and maintain my own locs. But I decided to treat myself to get the full treatment but other hands. Now I see why my clients love coming to see me. When you have someone else do your hair, it's a wonderful feeling. So here we go.....
I went to Kerry Butler and Angela Blakes here in Chicago, and I was truly impressed. FB fan page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Locs-by-Kerry/150376511727406
First Angela washed and conditioned my hair which felt absolutely divine!! I've NEVER had someone shampoo my hair and almost make me fall asleep in the chair LOL...then, she gave me an herbal rinse that I swear....it opened my pores and my scalp hollered AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! It was heavenly!
Then it was Kerry's turn, he re twisted my new growth with his own loc butter. The combination of the smell and the maintenance was therapeutic. Doing my hair myself for so long I honestly forgot how it felt to have a professional that actually enjoys their job do my hair. The last time I had someone do my hair, I regretted even going and had a headache for DAYS! Traumatic experience. But anyway, I digress....back to the awesomeness :)
The maintenance was fast and painless, once that was done...under the dryer I went....and of course, I feel asleep LOL
Once I came from the dryer...the wonderful Angela worked her magic in my locs and styled my hair so pretty that all I could do was give her a hug when she was done. *side note* Thanks Angela for such a wonderful experience :) You truly renewed my faith in natural hairstylist. There still are a few of us in the world that actually care about our work and your work truly shows your love for hair.

These were my final results:

I will definitely be purchasing the Loc Butter which I nicknamed Loc Crack because I know it's going to be addicting LOL the smell alone sold me and the way it feels in my hair feels better than any other products that I have previously used. I will also recommend it to anyone who wants to treat their locs to a product that will provide natural oils and a beautiful shine to their locs. 

I haven't seen my locs look and feel this healthy in a very long time. From now on....Kerry's Loc Butter it is!!! Kudos to the dynamic duo *2 thumbs up* 

Peace and Blessings!!! 

Miss Jessie's Products

So I had a bad experience with another product in my hair so I did a co-wash with Lustrasilk Tea Tree Cholestrol 

Afterwards, I conditioned my locs with Miss Jessie's Super Sweetback Treatment

I absolutely LOVE the smell and it left my locs feeling softer than they've been in a long time!!! A+

Then for my retwist and pipe cleaner curls, I used the Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme

Can you say SOFT TOUCHABLE CURLS!!!!!!! I love how the Baby Buttercreme makes my locs feel. I will be using this product from now on :) A++ 

I will definitely be recommending the Miss Jessie's line to my friends and hair clients. 

Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel

You know how it's said that not every hair product is for everyone, well...it's true.
I tried Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel for my pipe cleaner curls

I must give it credit though, my curls were beautiful and tight. They bounced back when I pulled on them. But my scalp was very upset with me. My scalp started flaking and itching like crazy.

So I guess this is one product I will not be using for my self. I'm not saying don't use this product, I'm just stating that it's not a product for me. 

HPO SPA TREATMENTS Product Review

I must say ladies and gentlemen..I am truly impressed!!! Being that the majority of the products I received can be used for hair AND body...that was a big plus in my book. So here we go......

The Hair and Body Shampoo is AWESOME! Smells like oranges (had me craving some in the shower) cleansed my locs and it didn't dry out my skin. A+

The Spa Hair Conditioner was a little watery to me (I guess I was used to those thick conditioners that you have to scoop out of the jars so I really wasn't expecting it to be pourable) but ladies let me tell you....it softened my locs and again smelled like oranges LOL I love oranges by the way!!!


Twisty Locs has become my favorite to use to retwist my locs and for braids. I used it on my stepmom's hair and she LOVED IT! (so I guess I have to order her some too LOL) Seriously, applying it, you would think that it's greasy but it soaked into my locs and (I did my hair on Friday and today is Wednesday and they're STILL moisturized! With any other product, my locs would be dry by now SMH) I absolutely love it and will be using this product to twist my hair from now on!

HAPPY SCALP! HAPPY SCALP! Is my new best friend!!!!!!!!!!!
I used this on my stepmom (who needs to grow her hair out due to a bad perm made her hair fall out), on my brother (whose hair is extremely dry and brittle) and my brother's girlfriend (who has dry scalp) and it worked WONDERS!!!!! I haven't used it on myself as of yet but when I feel that my scalp is yearning for moisture which doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon...I will be applying the HAPPY SCALP to my scalp :)

BUTTER DROPS The bottle reads Just Like "Butter" and they are so right!!!!  Before washing my hair because I was running late to get to work, I put some in my locs just so that they wouldn't look so dry and when I tell you that it looked like I did my locs...I'm not lying! I love Butter Drops! I will using it from now on!
HAPPY PEOPLE ONLY (HPO) SPA TREATMENT has acquired a new client and I will suggest it to ALL of my clients, friends and family! 

Amazon Natural Essentials - product review

Flaxy Curl Leave in moisturizing conditioner w/flax seed oil
Organic Styling Gel


I absolutely LOVE these products.
They're made by the salon where I went to take my Loc class Amazon Salon 5548 State St. Chicago, IL
773-256-0500


Flaxy Curl is great as a moisturizer and for braid out styles as well as curls. It leaves your hair feeling spongy and healthy...my hair loves it!!!
 Organic Styling gel is great for retwist or maintenance and it doesn't leave your hair greasy or feeling heavy.

Try it for yourself...I know you'll love the results :)

Peace and Blessings!!

2010 new products review

Ok so I was talking to a potential client who asked me have I ever heard of this loc machine that locks your hair immediately....I smirked to myself and said...a lock machine? Are you serious? But I kindly replied to him no I haven't heard of this item. So, I went and did some research and found what "machine" he was talking about. So I'll be ordering this real soon and I'll let everyone know how it works.
Just thought I should share...

Instructions and products for growing and maintaining dreadlocks.