Sooo I was talking with one my YT subbies about hair. The Diva hasn't been through too many hair regimens but her hair is so damn awesome. She belongs to a lot of hair care/ growth sites. She went on and on about Miconazole nitrate knowing I wanted to try something new.
It's the Monistat (MN or Miconazole nitrate)/ Sulfur 8 combination. So I did some research and found that while it's widely controversial (like I care) but it's nothing new. This is one of the item that goes down there AND up there...
I'm not up on ingredients...yet but it was my understanding that lanolin and mineral oil are bad for hair.
Equate: Miconazole 7 Day Treatment: Ingredients Active Ingredient: Miconazole Nitrate2% (100 Mg In Each Applicator) & Miconazole Nitrate 2% (External Cream). Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid, Bha, Mineral Oil, Peglicol 5 Oleate, Pegoxol 7 Stearate, Purified Water
I was unclear of the exact mixture because I've read more than one. Some people even added other oils to this mix. I used a tube of equate ($4 at Walmart) and I found bonus packages of Sulfur 8 at Pathmark. I just added approx. 1 teaspoon of the lotion, a tube of equate's 7 day Miconazole 2% (the Walmart version on Monistat.) I mixed into a smooth creamy texture...them I smelled it. Sulfur 8 smells like...IDK medicated something. I'm going to need a minute to reevaluate my life. LOL No seriously, somethings got to give. This is pretty strong but not too unbearable.
I first applied it to my edges, then to my scalp by parting my hair and adding it directly to my scalp. Then I combed and brushed my hair for distribution. Not sure how exactly I am suppose to see a difference in growth but so far I like the tingling feeling (that HAS to be the menthol) and the moisture it adds. For that alone, I think I can stick with it. However, more research is needed because I'm not sure how often this is recommended and the long term effects if any.
I went to the Dollar Tree to grab some spray bottles. I replace these and use them often. You would believe some of the things you can get from there! Not just beauty but household things, too. I saw tons of decorative Christmas bags, stocking stuffers (like this haul), and holiday pieces.
For some unknown reason, I get overwhelmed when I go into Sephora. smh No matter how often I go, I can barely breathe and my eyes start flickering. Fiend...much.
I almost forgot about my $15 Gift Card until my last day to redeem it. For a while, I was trying to figure out what it was that I wanted...within reason because not only is Christmas coming but my son's birthday.
Shopping online was out, Initially, I was for it but paying $6 for shipping AND waiting was so not an option for me. Maybe when I'm more patient and less hormonal? The staff tried their best but they were being pulled left and right.
It was soooo crazy in there, I couldn't get in my zone. For the first time in forever, I left Sephora without samples. The entire mall was chaotic! I thought I got there at a good time...before 5 and rush hour traffic. Nope.
Victoria Secretions was 10x worse. Couldn't pick out a decent pair of draws without basically rubbing both elbows. Can't have people touching me with the unknowns. I mean you had people passing sizes and styles to other shoppers. BTW, has VS panties started running a lot bigger? I saw a pretty pair of panties but the med and large looked like rather larger than it should. I'm not a small chick, either. Onion Booty status. So any event, it was a lot busier than I remember from last year. I snagged five of their Cheekster undies at 5/$25 but I used one of (A woman just handed me hers in the mall...don't know her) $10 off coupons. I still have one and a "mystery" gift card to use by December 24. *BTW, if you hadn't guessed...posting my draws on a blog...joke. I had a conversation with a few fellow bloggers about what people post on blogs and YouTube. We laughed but ♥ it!
The drug stores always have some kind of clearance sale on cosmetics. I've been collecting stashes here and there for stocking suffers. Not a bad stocking for someone who could appreciate cosmetics and/ or likes to give his/ her two-cents on a product, right?
RiteAid had A LOT of things marked down but I only snagged a few items:
CG e/s brush Reg $4.99 Paid $1.17
LoReal Wire Infinite` 304 Green with Envy Reg $7.19 Paid $1.79
LoReal Wire Infinite` 204 Out Of The Blue Reg $7.19 Paid $1.79
LoReal Le Kohl Pencil Smooth Defining e/l 206 Le Plum Reg $8.49 Paid $2.12
I have been watching this on eBay for a MONTH. While it was reasonably priced I tried to avoid waiting for shipment. In the meantime I've looked in Harmon's (they didn't have what I was looking for.) I've tried Bed, Bath, and Beyond...they had a few things there but the prices were too much for the space provided. I've used cups, boxes, just tossing them loosely in a drawer, etc but always came back to stare at this. I stared some more...and went into Walmart. They didn't have anything there but for some reason I ended up in their fishing supply department (Sporting Goods). The tackle boxes/ trays look so much like this "lip stick organizer"....I don't know, I can't call it.
Anyway, I eventually purchased the lipstick organizer on December 8th (night) and received it December 11th. Fast! Can't complain about that. The organizer was a lot smaller than I expected. It's not all bad. This just might free up even more space than expected.
In the picture I used a bill, lipglass, and lacquer to show size comparison. I suppose you could use them to store other lippies as well. It doesn't tumble over. 11" x 5.5" x 1.5" Tray 7/8" x 7/8" Each Compartment
I'm not going to post the sellers name (for obvious reasons) but you can easily search eBay with a few keywords and/ or information in the post.
*Seller note: "I will not ship anything over seas again!!! Don't ask!!!"
aahmmm OK? So my guess is that he's tried of the hustle and bustle of shipping overseas? Shipping has to be done directly at the post offices as oppose to doing it online or purchasers getting frustrated that shipping takes so long and takes it out on the seller? Not exactly sure what HIS excuse is, I'm just speaking from experience.
So I tried out the Vatika Coconut Oil...I put it in my hair last night and my hair loved it! I wonder if I can use this as a leave in?
You may hear/ read people talking about a foul smell. Those people may want to check their expiration date. Each bottle has a manufacturer date and the product expires the following year. Some products expire after two years. Check which expiration fits your product. I think over time the coconut and lemon scent fades and the amla oil becomes more potent. My bottle was created 6/2009 and it smelled just fine. Lightly scented.
Next time I use Amla oil , though, I think I add lemons? Vatika has Amla oil but most people would never know by smelling it.
The Night Before: I applied it (Vatika), did a few two strand twist (about 12), applied a plastic cap, and a silk bonnet over my head. Now being that I slept in plastic my hair smelled like who-did-it. Yet, I still didn't smell the funk of forty thousands years that people are complaining about, though. Just sweaty scalp.
And Then: I was contemplating just doing a co wash but wanted to wash some of the oil and sweat out. I used Aussie Moist Shampoo. I really like this stuff. Instead of following with Aussie Moist Conditioner...I used that Oliva Balsamo that I picked up from Marshall's. Ummm! Yeah...I don't think I will be buying this again. I excused the olive/ playdough scent but it's consistency should have told me it's not the truth. It was a little on the watery side. If I'm not mistaken I'd say it broke some moisture down and started to break some curls off and down the drain? If I decide to be a repeat offender I would add some oil (Olive or Avocado) and use it as a pre poo. Won't catch ME exposed again. Not much of a difference from the 18th of November till now....
And Then And Then: I decided to do a blow out for two reasons. A. I wanted to cornrow my hair...yeah I know. Some might want to know what does blow drying have to do with cornrows. Look, I can relax with the pros, weave with the divas, and color with the best of them. But cornrows are NOT my specialty. I need length and even them they aren't smooth and tight. I'll have to show you guys what I'm talking about another time. So B. I wanted to do a length check. Am I considered NL (neck length?)
I'm a 30-ish Jerseyian by way of the shore. My family consists of my son, my husband, a cat, fish, and of course myself. I'm a SAHM and love every bit of it...well most of it.
Some may call me a wild child because of my style, I guess. I know sometimes I'm wild, untamed, yet intriguing.
I have a passion for nail polish, nail art, makeup, fashion, hair, and SALES. Lastly, I'm on a weight loss mission. I have lost almost 50lb! Get 'em gurl...
Sooo I was talking with one my YT subbies about hair. The Diva hasn't been through too many hair regimens but her hair is so damn awesome. She belongs to a lot of hair care/ growth sites. She went on and on about Miconazole nitrate knowing I wanted to try something new.
I was unclear of the exact mixture because I've read more than one. Some people even added other oils to this mix. I used a tube of equate ($4 at Walmart) and I found bonus packages of Sulfur 8 at Pathmark. I just added approx. 1 teaspoon of the lotion, a tube of equate's 7 day Miconazole 2% (the Walmart version on Monistat.) I mixed into a smooth creamy texture...them I smelled it. Sulfur 8 smells like...IDK medicated something. I'm going to need a minute to reevaluate my life. LOL No seriously, somethings got to give. This is pretty strong but not too unbearable.
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