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What Hair Characteristics ACTUALLY Matter?

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S o many people are overly concerned about their curl pattern. I can’t even count how many YouTube videos and picture charts I have seen that are focused solely on one’s curl pattern to determine a hair regimen or product suggestions. 4C, 3A, 3C, 4A, 4B, etc.…is all quaternary in determining the best hair care practices and products.    Outside of styling, this really is not a hair trait that is an important contributor to you overall hair health. The characteristics that are important are: v   The  diameter  of your individual hair strands (coarse, normal, or fine). v   The  density  of your hair. Simply put, how many individual hair strands you have on your head per square inch. A person with normal density has about 2,200 strands of hair per square inch.    (The picture below is a great visual representation of varying degrees of density even though it is depicting wig densities) v   The  porosity ...

Watch & Go: Black Panther Movie Review

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C heck out my latest video! I’m doing my wash & go routine while reviewing Marvel Comics Universe’s new movie: Black Panther! By now I am sure most of you have seen it, but I still tried to keep spoilers to a minimum. This is a long video, so get a snack and enjoy! Thanks for watching ❤️. Products Used Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo Citrus: http://shopstyle.it/l/AgI9   Mielle Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner: Mielle Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner Mielle White Peony Leave In Conditioner: http://shopstyle.it/l/AgEF JAMAICAN MANGO & LIME Black Castor Oil Mango Papaya: http://shopstyle.it/l/AgGd  Devacurl Supercream Coconut Curl Sty - 5.1 fl oz: http://shopstyle.it/l/AgG9 DevaCurl Light Defining Gel Soft Hold No-Crunch Styler: http://shopstyle.it/l/AgHp FTC: This video is not sponsored, and I purchased every product mentioned with my own money. I ALWAYS share my 100% honest opinion about any products/s...

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

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Dress :  https://share.fashionnova.com/x/7RBtie   (30% off) Note: If you are going to purchase the Kallan Knit Dress from Fashion Nova, be sure to size down at least one size. If your size is sold out, place your name on the waiting list. I had to place my name on the waiting list twice! When it comes back in stock it sells out quickly. Click on the link for 30% off Shoes :  https://www.shoedazzle.com/products/SHAYNA-PP1825270-0217?psrc=newarrivals_newarrivals-shoes Coat :  http://shopstyle.it/l/x4QM Clutch (Similar) :  https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=698586299&pid=uid2881-34273359-6 Sunglasses :  https://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/women/va-va-valentine/Mckeown-Black/p/55388807-97 For more inspiration check out these similar items:             height="325px"   width="705px"   frameborder="0"   seamless style="border: 0;">      ...

Skincare Routine Part 2: Treatments, Moisturizers & Masks

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The Faux "Vampire Facial"

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I know everyone has seen Kim Kardashian’s picture that was taken while she was getting a “Vampire Facial.” To make a long story short a real “Vampire Facial” is when a dermatologist performs a standard microdermabrasion procedure then applies a layer of your own platelet rich plasma onto your skin afterwards. I’m calling this the “Faux Vampire Facial” because the only similarities are the color and the fact that heavy duty exfoliation is taking place.  If you are willing to pay $1000 for a real “Vampire Facial” at a dermatologist’s office, please do. But, if a less than $8 option sounds like a better deal…keep reading! The real name for the aforementioned “Faux Vampire Facial” is the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution from The Ordinary which they call a 10 Minute Facial. This product offers deep exfoliation to help fight blemishes and increase the brightness and radiance of the skin. In my experience this product does truly live up to its claim. When I have a developing break...

SKIN CARE ROUTINE: CLEANSING & TONING

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Hey Beauties! My new video just went live with Part 1 of my Skincare Routine. This has been a highly requested video and I hope this provides some insight into my process and the products that I use. If you have questions or suggestions, drop them in the comment section on my video or in this post. If you have not done so already, please SUBSCRIBE!!! Click on the video below to watch.  Thanks for visiting  ChrissyXtinaBeauty.com. XOXOXO Chrissy Xtina 💓 PRODUCTS MENTIONED Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water:   http://shopstyle.it/l/wexv Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser : http://shopstyle.it/l/wev2 Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel : http://shopstyle.it/l/wexj Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner : http://shopstyle.it/l/wev7 Clean and Clear Deep Cleaning Astringent : http://shopstyle.it/l/wewa (Affiliate Links Used)

Video: I Spent $100 at Forever 21+ (Plus Size Haul)

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Description Box Info: (Similar )Rust Colored Long Line Duster: http://shopstyle.it/l/usbs  Black Floppy Hat: http://shopstyle.it/l/up8t Black Faux Fur Coat: http://shopstyle.it/l/up1O Back Lace Up Sweater: http://shopstyle.it/l/up5c Metallic Dusty Pink Sweater: http://shopstyle.it/l/up3Z or (Similar) http://shopstyle.it/l/up4k Ivory Contrast Sweater: http://shopstyle.it/l/up1I Pom Pom Winter hat: http://shopstyle.it/l/up8I Affiliate links are used. This video is not sponsored. God is Love I John 4:8