Healthy Textures

Out of Town - May 17th to June 3rd

Hi guys! Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out of town May 17th to June 3rd.

First, I'll be graduating on Saturday then heading overseas to Japan, Korea and then Thailand for two weeks. I'll be there studying Asian business models and visiting companies like Toyota, Samsung, etc. Even though I will have already graduated, its a course that counts towards my graduation.

I'll still be able to post periodically but may be a little behind on emails and comments. I also suspended the email consultation feature until I get back.

Hope you guys have a great weekend! Chat with you soon!

Daily Discussion: Travel Hair!

Spring and Summer = Time to Travel!! Do you have any travel plans and how are you planning to wear/style your hair while on vacation? What's that one product or styling tool that must make it into the suitcase??

"Blowin' in the Wind" Summer Challenge - Pics of Airdried Hair

Get ready to laugh. Here are pics of my hair after being airdried in a bun for 24 hours, lol. I was tired last night and just wanted to celebrate the beginning of summer and the fact that I shipped my dryer back to Philadelphia. Back in a bun, we go!!

   

Blowin' in the Wind Challenge Check-in!

Just a weekly check-in for the women participating in the "Blowing in the Wind Challenge" (click here for more details).

What hair styles have you tried? What have you started noticing about your hair? Were there any new hairstyles that you discovered? Any styles you probably won't try again?

Survey Winner!!!

Congrats to Tamika0309@*********.com for winning the $25 American Express Gift Card. I'll be emailing you with the info!!

May Member of the Month - Ekaette

1. What is you styling preference (relaxed, natural, texlaxed) and hair type?

I'm relaxed and my hair type is 4a.

2. What is your regimen? What products do you use and how do you style your hair from wet to dry and on a daily basis?

My regimen is pretty straightforward. I wash my hair two or three times a week and either air dry or rollerset depending on how busy I am with school. I prepoo with any combination of oils which always includes coconut oil and maybe cheapie conditioner if I am feeling a little frisky. I deep condition every time I wash. I clarify about once a month and I take one multivitamin and one daily serving of futurebiotics (recently switched from GNC Ultranourishair) everyday. I relax no less than 8 to 9 weeks but am trying to stretch longer. I also henna about once a month. I use coconut oil to control my new growth. I put it in a bottle with a spout to get it all up in the NG and massage my scalp for a few minutes. Smells delish and my hair feels delish the morning after.

I leave room in my regimen to play around bc I like playing with my hair. For example, I switch up the oils every once in a while but will never stray from my beloved coconut oil. I love to experiment with my products but if something doesn't work I come back to my staples.

Salon Review - Olive's Salon and Day Spa

Web address: www.olivestextures.com
Address: 1198 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

Telephone: 617-734-3944
Hours: Wed 10-5, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 9-1, Sun 10-2

Stylist: Maria

I’ve actually been to this salon before but wanted to write a formal review. The salon was founded by the late Olive Benson, a pioneer in the ethnic hair care industry. She created the “off the scalp” technique of relaxing hair and has received numerous awards and distinctions for her work. Olive’s salon has its own line of relaxer and styling products.

Décor/Ambience

The salon was nicely decorated. It had a nice spa-like ambience. It is located in Chestnut Hill, a quiet affluent suburb of Massachusetts.

It is apparent that the owners spend a lot of time and money trying to make the salon look and feel very upscale. Even the website is well done and frequently updated.

Photo From Olive's website

Password Request:)

For my fotki password, just email me at macherieamour@healthytextures.com. Its on auto responder :)

Wanna win $25???

Hi guys!

Do you want to win $25? Please take this survey and enter your email at the end to enter a chance to win a $25 American Express gift card from Healthy Textures.

The survey is designed to help us get to know you better:) It is about 26 questions and should take 5-7 minutes. At the end, enter your email to win the gift card. The survey will begin today and end Friday April 25th at 5pm. We will announce the winner May 1st.

Thanks for your help on this guys, and for the person who wins, buy yourself something nice!

Survey Closed - Thanks for your help!!! I will announce the winner May 1st :)

Products for Sale!!!

*******SOLD******

As some of you know, I'm graduating from biz school and moving back home to Philadelphia. Before I move home, I will be overseas in Asia for three weeks in May. So, Id like to unload all of my products to make moving sooo much easier :)

Entire Package for $80, includes shipping (within US)

Keracare

$15 - 32 oz Keracare First Lather – Never been used
$5 - 8 oz Keracare Color-Treated Shampoo – Used twice
$5 - 8 oz Keracare Color-Treated Conditioner – Used twice
$5 - 8 oz Keracare Oil Blow dry lotion – ¾ full
$5 - 4 oz Keracare Liquid Sheen – ¾ full
$10 -8 oz Keracare Super Reconstructor – Never been used