Opal Stevens

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I was really excited about Biosilk Silk Therapy because it was going to be my first giveaway & my first review. I am definitely not disappointed! I've been using it for the last couple of weeks and I'm in love with it. It makes my hair soft, smooth, and shiny, and keeps the frizzies at bay. So, here are my opinions: Pros: - Smells AMAZING! - Makes hair softer, smoother, and gives it a healthy glow - It's also a heat protectant - You really only need a tiny bit (a dime/nickle size amount) to get great results. So my 5.64 oz bottle should last me quite a few months on my long, thick hair - which is always great :) - Works on all hair types Cons: - It pours out really fast! The first time I used it I poured out waaaay too much (oopsies) - A bit pricey - I paid about $10 bucks for a 5.64 oz bottle. But then again, it should last you a long time.

I've decide to do a series of blog posts on curly hair. There is so much to cover - from shampooing to conditioning, hairstyles to hair products, and even the different types of curls. It's a little overwhelming, so I'm going to be writing individual articles on each of the topics. You may feel that having curly hair is a curse, but trust me I have spent  hours with rollers, curling irons, even ripped up pieces of fabric to achieve your look. But if you're really tired of going natural and feeling the straight look, this is the post for you! &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;...

Get a free One n' Only Replenishing Hair Care Treatment Mask (6 oz.) I was looking around TJ Maxx today and found this for $4.50 (it's usually $12.00!) I've never tried this before, but I thought it would be a great item for a giveaway. What I can say is that it smells amazing! "Age Renew Mask is a deep-penetrating treatment formulated with natural grapeseed oil, vitamins and proteins to help improve the strength of hair, restoring both vibrancy and elasticity. Restores dull, weak, brittle, aging hair with revitalizing nutrients and surface-smoothing conditioners. Replenishes moisture levels to help prevent dryness and breakage. Leaves hair feeling healthy, shiny and manageable with a youthful radiance." Enter the contest by doing any of the following... To Enter : +1 Entry - Publicly Follow Opal Stevens on Google Friend Connect +1 Entry - Like Us on Facebook +2 Entry - Tweet about us: Giveaway! One n' Only Replenishing ...

I hate frizz with a passion! I could go on for hours on how much I dislike it, but I'll spare you.  Frizz is caused by breakage in the hair, which can be cause by a lot of things. - Brushing hair too much - Brushing hair when it's wet - Rubber bands with the metal piece - Rubbing wet hair with a towel - Thinning shears or cutting the hair with a razor - Blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons, etc. Well the best offense is a good defense, right? Here's how I would recommend you defend yourself from the frizzies: - Always rinse hair with the coldest water that you can stand. This will seal the cuticle making the hair look shinier and less frizzy. - Keep brushing to a minimum. When you do brush, try using a wide-tooth comb--especially when wet-- this will be a lot less damaging to your hair. - Avoid those rubber bands with the metal piece. If you have to tie up your hair, try a scrunchie instead! - Blot your hair dry instead of rubbing it with a towel, which...

My congratulations go out to Well Dressed Cupcakes! You'll be receiving a free bottle of BioSilk Silk Therapy (5.64 oz) :)  

Every girl wants long, beautiful, flowing, shiny hair. Or, at least all the girls I know... Currently, I'm in the process of trying to grow out my hair. So, I thought I might as well make an arti cle on hair growth tips. Hope this helps out some of my fabulous followers! 1. Drink Lots and Lots of Water I know, I know you hear it all the time, but it's true. Drinking water is sooooo good for you and there is a seemingly endless list of benefits. The reason why water is so important  because it's what 55 to 75% of what your body is made up of. So, it's extremely important to replenish the body with new water everyday. Here's just a few benefits of drinking plenty of water: - Hydrates skin, and of course HAIR :) - Can help you lose weight because it's very common to mistake thirst for hunger -Can boost energy -Detoxifies the body - Can help fight the flu, kidney stones, and even heart attacks - It can even reduce the risk of getting cancer Amazin...

Win a free bottle of BioSilk Silk Therapy (5.64 oz)! BioSilk Silk Therapy was rated one of the Top 10 Heat Protectants at Folica.com . This stuff is liquid gold - it repairs, stregnthens, moisturizes, protects against styling tools, and adds shine and softness to your luscious locks. The best part - it works great on all hair types! Enter the contest by doing any of the following... To Enter : +1 Entry - Publicly Follow Opal Stevens on Google Friend Connect +1 Entry - Like Us on Facebook +2 Entry - Tweet about us: Win a FREE Bottle of BioSilk Silk Therapy-5.64 oz +2 Entry - Share us on Facebook/add us to your status: Win a FREE Bottle of BioSilk Silk Therapy-5.64 oz +5 Follow me via Blog Lovin +5 Entry - Leave a link to this contest on your blog's sidebar +5 Entry - Blog about it Please include a link to any of the above that you choose in the comments below. Contest ends on April 15 at 11:59 PM EST. Read giveaway guideli...

I'm not gonna lie, dandruff is a pain in the rear. Thankfully, I've only had dandruff a couple of times in my life and even then it lasted a very short period of time . I've actually received quite a few questions on past posts about what I would recommend for dandruff. I haven't written any articles on this topic, so of course I'm happy to help you gals out. Hopefully this article will be beneficial to those out there wh o are fighting the dandruff battle!

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The quest for perfect hair seems like a never ending battle. Products everywhere claim that they will solve all your hair problems, but I have yet to find one that actually will (if you happen to know of one, please tell me :D.) But there is a new process that has caught my eye... keratin hair treatments. What do keratin hair treatments do? Keratin hair treatments involve a process that can get rid of up to 99% of frizz, straighten hair, make hair soft & shiny, and protect the hair from toxins like UV rays, smoke, & pollution. How does this process do it? Wow! This really does seem like the end to my hair battle? Well, keratin is what hair (and nails) are naturally made up of. When we use styling tools, expose hair to chemical processes and toxins in the environment, the keratin in your hair becomes less effective at its job (keeping your hair strong and looking healthy.) Where can I get it and how much will it hurt my wallet? You can get it at a salon and it shou...