How I Spent my Saturday Night....Sunday Morning

Well, the “Product Junkie Entrepreneur”, that’s me, spent my Saturday night answering emails and starting what I call my "Kinky Curly" hair regimen. You see, my hair has a naturally curly pattern that becomes beautifully curly and wavy when wet, however, when it dries it turns into one hot tangled and brittle mess. So a few years ago I formulated my own regimen to moisturize and hydrate my Kinky Curly tresses. Here’s how I spent my Saturday night….Sunday morning.

Now, I want to warn you this may take a little extra time, but, it works for me. I hope it will work for you. This regimen may even save you some cash during these uncertain economic times.


1. Saturday night I saturated my dry hair with olive oil, making sure to massage the oil into my scalp. I usually use EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), however, any olive or avocado oil would be just fine. Then, I cover my head with a plastic cap and leave it in over night.
2. Sunday morning I rinse my hair with warm water and apply my detangling deep conditioner. Once I work the conditioner into my hair I apply a plastic cap for ten to fifteen minutes.
3. Next, I apply shampoo and work it into my conditioned hair, then I rinse.
4. Next, I style as desired. For me, that means either leaving it in its naturally curly condition or flat ironing it straight. Now that we are in the midst of the fall season I usually dry and flat iron my hair.

At the end of this regimen you should have beautifully defined and hydrated curls!!!!

Will you give this regimen a try? If you do let me know how it goes. What is your hair care regimen?

FYI about “Kinky Curly” hair
The most important thing to do for this hair type is condition, condition, condition. To me, the conditioning is more important than the washing. If this hair type is not properly hydrated it will appear dry and frizzy.

October 10th Registration Deadline

Okay all it seems I made a little boo boo. In my last blog post I stated October 6th was the last day to register to vote in New York state. Well, I was wrong. The last day to register to vote in the state of New York is October 10th, 2008. If you are reading this post and you are registered to vote please do. If you are reading this post and you know of anyone not registered to vote please encourage them to do so. Remember October 10th, 2008 is the last day to register in New York!!

All can register to vote here, declareyourself.com.

I Tried, I Tried, I Tried...Election Day Four Weeks Away

Since July I have been on a mission to get every unregistered voter I know of registered in time to vote in this years presidential election. Well yesterday October 6, 2008 was the last day to register to vote in the 2008 presidential election for many states, New York included. I think I harassed all of my friends and family with text messages reminding them to registered to vote if they were'nt. As a nation we have so much at stake. I don't know how any one of us can afford not to vote. The world around us is changing at lightning speed. The financial crisis is a perfect example of this. When you go to the poll to place your vote will be voting for change? Drop a line and let me know!!

Election day is four weeks away from today....I'm getting butterfly's!!

Breast Cancer...Have You Been Checked?

October is the official month for Breast Cancer Awareness. I encourage all women over the age of 30 years old to perform breast examinations frequently. When I say frequently I mean at least once a week. It's extremely important that all women perform these self examinations because many women are being diagnosed with this disease that can be treated if detected early enough. If you have not scheduled an appointment with your physician to be checked please do so before the end of the year. I will call my physician this week to schedule an appointment and I will track the progress of my visit on the blog. Stay tuned.

Where Does the Time Go?

Wow time sure does fly. I can't believe I have been blogging for one year. I have to admit I really love writing for the blog. Over the next two weeks there will be several additions and updates to the blog. So stay tuned for the latest updates.

Planet Green

Are you watching Planet Green, the cable station dedicated to environmental sustainability? Well this station was added to my line up of cable stations a few months ago and I have been hooked. One of my favorite shows on the station is Stuff Happens with Bill Nye. I could watch this show for hours, it's so amazing because it not tells you about the things that are harming the environment it shows you how.

Here are some fun facts from todays show The Bathroom.

(1) Make sure cotton balls are made of 100% cotton

(2) Do not use products that contain isobutane, such as shave gel, an alternative would be soap and water

(3) Don't run water when shaving or brushing teeth

Nine Weeks Away

Can you believe it? There are only nine weeks left to election day, November 4, 2008. Last week was chock full of historic moments for Democrats. Michelle Obama, the keynote speaker at the DNC, delivered a heart piercing speech on family values and the American Dream. Later that week Barack Obama delivered his inspirational speech to the world on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther Kings, I Have a Dream speech. What more can I say. I am absolutely happy to be alive to witness this pivotal and historic moment in time.

If you missed it you can view footage of Michelle and Barack Obama delivering thier speeches at the Democratic National Convention.

Michelle Obama Keynote Speaker of the Democratic National Convention



Barack Obama Democratic Nominee for President