Jewelry Review - Elect Elegance

Hey Kinkies!  Guess what?!?  I'm reviewing some MORE jewelry!  I absolutely love accessories.  Especially with summer approaching us, we're going to be fly in our maxi dresses, twist outs, sandals and... ACCESSORIES!  You have to accessorize and coordinate and what better way to do it than with some HAUTE accessories?!?

the owner, Keysha Nicole, had sent me a few pieces from her webstore, Elect Elegance, to review and here's my thoughts...


What's Elect Elegance's earrings and necklace made of?

Bead, metal, and hotness!

What's your first impression of Elect Elegance's accessories Kinky?  Loving them!  Get me some earrings, and I am happy as ever!  Get me some earrings, and possibly coordinating pieces, in super dope colors, then I am ecstatic!

These totally cute earrings had magenta and turquoise beads, with different gems set in the center and pearl-like backgrounds... Think of how jade and mother of pearl look.  Now there's soooo many outfits that you can pair these earrings with and the bulky turquoise, geometrically shaped rings adds the right amount of sass  and flair.

 As you can see, I absolutely loved this set!  It was love at first site upon opening my package!

So me being the lover of accessories, I thoroughly enjoyed rocking my pieces.  I can't wait to switch it up and rock them with different outfits.  Elect elegance has some totally cute pieces and so I am definitely looking to get more of her pieces.  I'm actually eyeing that turquoise butterfly bracelet, the ring to match, and the panda express bangle so don't be surprised if you see me rocking those in a video or other blog review!

Where to buy: Elect Elegance

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Disclaimer: I was sent this product for the purpose of a review and I was NOT paid to do this review. The above review/opinions expressed was based on MY experience using the product. Kinky Kinetik is not affiliated with Elect Elegance/Keysha Nicole and is thereby not responsible for your experience with the product.

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So, I'm Natural... Do I HAVE To Use 'Natural' Products?

Survey says: It's your hair, it's your choice!

Now, don't get me wrong, I strongly encourage the use of products that are all-natural.  Why?  Because they not only aid in the health of your hair but it also affects the overall health of your body.  Remember, the products that you put on your hair, skin, and scalp ultimately end up in the blood stream.

So, is using natural products the way to go?  In my opinion, YES!  I suggest using products that are, for the most part, natural, limited in the amount of chemical additives and synthetic ingredients.  So Kinky, are you talking about all of the products found at beauty supply stores, online, and big stores like Target and Walmart?!?  No, I'm not talking about those 'natural' products full of synthetic ingredients.  I'm also not talking about those products that are targeted towards us naturals, yet don't have an ounce of a 'natural' ingredient in it (and if it does, it's not in the top five ingredients).  I'm not talking about the over-priced 'natural' products with ingredients that you can barely read, let alone pronounce.  I'm talking about the natural products that come from the earth.  The butters, the herbs, some oils...  Those are what I encourage others to use and what I strive to use for me and my daughter.

With that said, I know that there's some naturals, male and female alike, out there that still swear by the mineral oils, the sulfates, the parabens, the silicones, the TEAs, etc.  And your thoughts Kinky?  Do you (and your research) boo!  As long as you are aware and thoroughly informed of what you're using, how you're using it, and the potential effects, then all I can honestly say is, to each their own.  Certain gels, shampoos, conditioners, and stylers have the aforementioned types of [not so good] ingredients in them.  Are there alternatives to them?  Yes.  Should you try those natural alternatives?  Definitely!  Is it a guarantee that your hair will come out the same way if you start using all-natural ingredients?  Possibly (I refuse to make that guarantee and then y'all blame me saying, "Kinky told me X.Y. and Z...").  So, take a chance!

This is not a ploy to have certain companies shut down as they don't truly make all-natural products.  I'm also not here to publicly bash certain brands.  I just want to say: be warned Kinkies!!  Just because the label says it's natural, or organic, doesn't mean that it is!  Hell, feces are natural, would you go around using it in your hair?  (I truly hope that no one answered yes or even thought about it.).  Now, that may be an extreme example in some eyes, but you get the point right?!?  [insert nodding in agreement here.]  Good!

I know that I touched a bit on what some consider natural (or unnatural) in my blog post called You Ain't Natural.  However, today I just wanted to elaborate on the use of certain ingredients while living your 'natural' lifestyle.   I say do your research and make the decision ON YOUR OWN of what products you will use in/on YOUR hair.  If you're like others who ask me what to use, please understand that I would  suggest the all-natural alternatives for continued, long-term use.  However, please continue to use your discretion with what you use on your hair, your skin... Please also understand that what works for one, may not work for another.

I hope it helps!

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Product Review - Whipfinity

Hey Kinkies.  I recently heard about a product called Whipfinity.  I was interested in trying out the product and was sent it out for review.

What's In Whipfinity?

Unrefined shea butter, argan oil, virgin coconut oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, castor oil, vitamin E, rosewater, aloe vera, & essential oil

What's your first impression of Whipfinity Kinky?  I LOVE IT!!!  I had a choice of the scent and I picked Candy Cane.  My oh my did it smell JUST like that... You know how peppermint scented things smell like peppermint?  Well this smelled just like a candy cane!  I know a candy cane is made with peppermint oil and all, but this smelled more like a candy cane than a peppermint... Okay, moving on...

I applied Whipfinity to my freshly cleansed scalp and hair, while wet.  Every other day, I 'greased' my scalp with the Whipfinity.  My hair was amazingly soft and smelled soooo good!  My scalp was pleased about receiving the treat of Whipfinity.  

Whipfinity isn't heavy on your hair at all, although shea butter based.  It emulsifies easily and smooths down the hair shaft without providing a heavy coating.   Whipfinity is very light and fluffy, as are most whipped products.

 It's been almost a week and it's time to take these bad boys out!

I had some great definition and as I stated above, my hair was soft.  My cousin touched my hair and was surprised at the softness.  I must admit, I was too.  It was almost as if I was squeezing an extremely sponge...  I definitely prefer whipped, shea butter based products, rather than those that are not whipped.

Unfortunately, the pictures don't do my hair (or Whipfinity) too much justice as I was, in part, dealing with humidity (hence the bun).  In all honesty, not only would I recommend this product, I would actually purchase it myself.  The good thing, rather THINGS, about Whipfinity is that it's packed with a bunch of great ingredients and has multiple uses.  The website notes that in addition to using it when styling hair, you could also use it on the skin and as a prepoo.  While I did not try it as a prepoo or on my skin, given my love for this, I'm sure that it would work awesomely on the hair.  If you've tried it, let me know your thoughts.  If I have the opportunity to purchase it and try it for it's other uses, I will be sure to let you all know!

Where to buy: Land of Pure

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Disclaimer: I was sent this product for the purpose of a review and I was NOT paid to do this review. The above review/opinions expressed was based on MY experience using the product. Kinky Kinetik is not affiliated with Land of Pure and is thereby not responsible for your experience with the product.

Product Review - Geseen Natural Beauty

Hey Kinkies.  Its time for ANOTHER product review.  Next up, the honey hair pomade from Geseen Natural Beauty.

What's Geseen Natural Beauty's Products?

Raw unrefined African shea butter, organic raw honey, rosemary oil, and our blend of essential oils.

What's your first impression of Geseen Natural Beauty Kinky?  For starters, the pomade is extremely thick.  If you're one who likes a thick pomade, this is for you!  How it looks on the site, is how it looks in person.

As for the smell, it smells of the first two ingredients, the shea butter and raw honey.  I know that some of you like to have a bit of scent added to your products, and I'm right along with you all.  In my opinion, I think that this pomade would benefit from sweeter smelling oils, or something to somewhat mask the smell of the shea butter and raw honey.  Other than that, I think the pomade was okay.  I like the pomade better for smoothing your edges than for twists.  The very last picture shows how the two twists in the front turned out after being in for a few days.  It goes without saying that I used the pomade on freshly cleansed, wet hair.  The first two pictures shows my wet hair, pomade applied.  

Here I started to twist my hair...

I don't like the puffiness on my ends... as such, I did not expect my twist out to turn out as expected...

Coincidentally, I like the twist out.  Although it was wild, had some frizz, and lacked a lot of definition, I actually liked the BIG, crazy hair.  I even uploaded pictures on Twitter of my hair!

Here's a bit of a close up.  One good thing about this pomade, it did seem to lock in moisture as well as enhance the sheen of my hair.  

And as I was playing around, trying to figure out what to do with the frizzy hair, I created this crown style.  I REALLY liked it.  Thanks to the pomade, I was able to lay down my edges.

Here's a close up of the back of the crown bun... I will again admit, the pomade aided in the softness and sheen of my hair.

And last but not least, The two front twists, unraveled.  I have some nice shine and definition!

While the smell is not the best, the results were not bad.  If looking to smooth your edges with this pomade, spritz a little water first and the results would be, in my opinion, better.  If I had more, I would have loved to see how it looks when I did a puff ponytail, while my hair was wet.  Just curious to see the waves and smoothness after application.

Where to buy: Geseen Natural Beauty

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Disclaimer: I was sent this product for the purpose of a review and I was NOT paid to do this review. The above review/opinions expressed was based on MY experience using the product. Kinky Kinetik is not affiliated with Geseen Natural Beauty and is thereby not responsible for your experience with the product.