Rosa Hair Products - Brazilian Virgin Curly Hair UPDATE

A lot has changed with this hair since it was last seen! No I have not been wearing this hair since my first review, but I have re-installed and re-vamped this hair since! For all the specs and my original thoughts on this hair, go to my first post about this hair found here. 

I took down my first install during mid August and had senegalese twists installed until late June, but I knew I still wanted to use this hair to achieve my prom hair look. In order to do so I used:

• 2 packs of the Salon Care Blue Flash powder
• 2 packs of the Kaleidocolors Blue tonal powder
• 30 volume developer
• A mixing bowl and brush for product distribution 
• Tin foil 

If you guys want to see how I accomplished this ombre, check out this really easy tutorial by AllThingsFabulous101 on Youtube that I followed. Here is what my bundles looked like after I was finished (and please excuse the blurriness).

Instead of doing a sew in like I usually would, I decided to make a u-part wig (following Ivy's tutorial found here) in order to give my natural hair a break. After I got it installed (by my wonderful mother), I could instantly tell that the natural curl pattern had dropped very slightly from what it used to be; and I expected that with all of the processing that I put it through. Here is the hair in it's natural state.

The day after I got my hair installed it was my prom, so I straightened and slightly curled my hair using my KQC Red Devil straightening iron from Flat Iron Experts.

The next day (after an amazing night of dancing like crazy) the curls had dropped so the hair was relatively straight. This is the only time my hair was ever "straight" during this install, so I thought I'd let you guys see what the hair looked like in this state.

For the rest of the time I had this hair installed, my hair was styled using my flexi rods and White Sands hairspray that I got from Flat Iron Experts. Some days I wore the curls tight, others I wore it loose.

Prior to fixing leave-out

The ends of the hair did get a little bit dry after the coloring process, but a slight trim and a touch of oil helped that tremendously. This was my first time EVER with hair that wasn't black, and I'd like to think colored hair can actually look good with my skin tone if I do say so myself! I think I'm in love with this hair more than ever, and am glad I had such a great first experience on Aliexpress and hope this luck continues! Special Thank You to Miss Rosa for selling such wonderful products, and I look forward to purchasing from this company again.

Link to Brazilian Virgin Curly: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Queen-hair-virgin-brazilian-hair-weave-human-hair-weft-3pcs-lot-3-5oz-piece/502658_320646520.html
Link to Rosa Hair Products: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/502658

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

*Products were purchased by me & all opinions are honest*

Flat Iron Experts - Karmin G3 Salon Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron Review

As  you can tell by the title, I'll be sharing my personal thoughts on the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Tourmaline Ceramic flat iron which can be found at Flat Iron Experts. This flat iron comes in 3 shades which are pink, black, and white (which is the colour I received). The product was shipped in less than a week, which is by far the fastest I've ever received a package for something of this size within Canada.

Let me just start off by saying how beautiful the packaging is! I really appreciate all the details put into the packaging of this product, and will definitely be keeping it. On the back of the packaging you get a brief description of the product, the list of product features, and a list of what is included in the package.

When you first open the packaging, you see the carrying bag which contains the flat iron (which is beautiful & great for traveling and storage), an instruction manual with tips on how to achieve straight, curly, and flipped hair with this iron, and a unique product registration code to verify the authenticity of your iron and begin your 3 year warranty (yes, 3 YEARS!!).

Now, on to the iron! On the top and sides of the iron you see the company's logo (Don't mind the rubbed off logo on the sides). The on/off switch and temperature control are all in one switch. The temperature of this iron ranges from 248°F to 460°F, which is more than hot enough for any hair type. When you switch the iron you will see a flashing red light, and when it reaches the desired temperature the flashing will stop & the light will stabilize. I kid you not, in less than 10 seconds the iron is already hot, and in less than 30 seconds it is ready for use. This iron also has a 2.5 meter swivel cord to prevent tangling, and is dual voltage; meaning it can be used in every country!

To test this iron, I decided to straighten my Rosa Hair Products Brazilian Virgin Curly hair. Prior to straightening this hair with the Karmin G3 Salon Pro flat iron, my hair was blow-dried and curled with flexi rods. The before pictures are with my hair brushed out using a large paddle brush. 

Here are my results after using the flat iron (with the assistance of a heat protectant). I could see a significant difference in how straight my hair got in comparison to the last time I straightened it (which can be seen here). I can see that the hair does not look as "poofy" as it did when I last straightened it, and there were no kinks! 

24 hours later

24 hours later

I also received the White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Styling Spray. Since I already straightened my hair, I wanted to avoid putting more heat on my hair or teasing it, so I busted out my good old practice mannequin. I started out with the concept of doing an updo on short hair, but then it became... eh. I teased the middle section of the hair, then smoothed out the outer sides before securing it with the hairspray and bobby pins. At first when sprayed, the hair may appear somewhat shiny, but it fades after a few minutes. The hair is firm after it is sprayed, but not hard and crunchy like some other sprays I've used. Also, when I brushed the hair out after, there was no flakes or residue left on the hair which I greatly appreciate!

 I highly recommend this flat iron to people of all hair types! My hair is naturally very course in texture, and it was able to get my hair pin straight to match the texture of my extensions. Not to mention that this Rosa Hair Products hair I currently have installed is curly, but no kinks whatsoever was left even after being curled with flexi rods. I'd also recommend this hairspray to anyone in search of a good brand that will get the job done, without flaking up afterwards. The Karmin G3 Salon Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron can be purchased for $159.99 Canadian, and the White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Styling Spray can be purchased for $19.99 Canadian. Shipping is free on all orders to the US and Canada over $50. Also, if you make your purchase in the month of April you will receive 20% off all orders over $100!

Flat Iron Experts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatironexpert?ref=ts&fref=ts
Flat Iron Experts Website: http://www.flatironexperts.com/
Link to Karmin G3 Salon Pro (White) : http://www.flatironexperts.com/Karmin-G3-Salon-Pro-White-Tourmaline-Ceramic-p/kmg3pro-wh.htm
Link to White Sands Stuck Up Mega Hold Styling Spray: http://www.flatironexperts.com/White-Sands-Stuck-Up-Mega-Hold-Hairspray-284g-p/wsstuckup.htm

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

*Product(s) sent for my honest review*

Flat Iron Experts - Hot Tools Professional 1-1/2" Spring Curling Iron Review

Hello everyone, I hope all has been well! Today I have another product to review from Flat Iron Experts that is affordable and amazing!

This time around I received the Hot Tools Professional 1-1/2" Spring Curling Iron, so if you were hoping to see some super tight pageant curls here, this is the WRONG post for you :p!

Photo Courtesy of  Google

I received this iron MONTHS ago and to be honest after the first couple of fail attempts, I gave up on it and left it alone. I had no clue how to use such a big curling iron and I know that there are others out there who know what I'm talking about, but I promise once you take the time to practice the results truly are beautiful! This iron has a gold barrel, a matte black handle, and purple accents on it which I first observed and adored! The feel of the handle is smooth, yet it still has a good amount of grip. The Hot Tools curling iron comes with an 8-foot swivel cord, so you have plenty of room to move around if needed. To turn on the iron, you locate the on/off switch on the side and slide it up to the "on" position. When the iron is on and plugged in, a little orange light light up. Next you are going to select your temperature from a scale of 1-10 with 10 being extremely hot (I personally would NEVER turn it up that high), I usually use mine on 5 or 6 to get the job done. There is no way to know for sure when it is heated up and ready to go with this iron, so you kind of have to guess.

 

Here is what my hair looked like before using the curling iron ( I know I look like a hot mess, I just woke up.. Sorry you had to see this! LOL). The only product in my hair at that time was the thermal shine spray that I received and previously reviewed before (will have it linked below). The hair is naturally a wavy/curly texture.

I sectioned off my hair from top to bottom to make it easier to work with. Here were my results from start to finish:

I did slightly finger comb through the hair so it wasn't to "neat" looking and the hair is layered.

If you have somewhat long hair & love the Kim Kardashian type curls, then this iron is perfect for you! On the length of hair I have installed, the curling iron adds a little bit of waves and plenty of body which would also be great wanting these results. I'll admit, when I first got the iron I was a bit bummed out because I have never used a curling iron this big (I'm more used to the 1") and it was very intimidating. But after many, many, many, MANY times of trying with this product I finally got the hang of it! I would certainly recommend this product.

 The Hot Tools Professional 1-1/2" Spring Curling Iron is currently on sale for $45.95 Canadian (Originally $119.99) and shipping is free on all orders to the US and Canada over $50. I would recommend getting the thermal shine spray (retail $13.99) that I reviewed here to help protect your hair and add a nice shine to it when using hair tools.

Flat Iron Experts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatironexpert?ref=ts&fref=ts
Flat Iron Experts Website: http://www.flatironexperts.com/
Link to Hot Tools 1-1/2" Curling Iron: http://www.flatironexperts.com/Hot-Tools-Professional-Spring-Curling-Iron-p/ht1102.htm

Peace & Love,
--TPJ<3

*Products sent for my honest review*