Fake It Till You Make It?

“What I see is trying to make sure that everybody thinks you have more than what you actually have. What’s the point if you actually don’t have it? If you don’t have it, then you don’t have it. Have what you have. Enjoy that . . . The craft is everything. Don’t be afraid of not being the wealthiest person in the room. Be the smartest person in the room. Be the slickest person in the room. Be the most creative person in the room. Be the most entertaining person in the room. Just be in the room.”  

                                                                                 -Jill Scott-
  

This is a quote by Jill Scott in response to the music industry and how “most” musicians feel the need to pretend they have more than they do or act to be someone they are not. I am not in the music industry however I believe this is something I see all the time on social media.

TCA Peel before and after

Sorry for the delay, I have been super busy. I  completed my first TCA peel on ears about a week ago and I'm just now getting around to putting it up on my blog.

As you can tell from the photos, the peel gets worse before it gets better. I hope you guys find this to be helpful.

Making and applying MN

Here is the Video I promised of how I make and apply MN to my hair. I hope you all find this helpful.

TCA Peel

So, as you all know I am willing to try just about anything in the name of “beauty” so the next beauty tip should come as no surprise to some of you.  I decided to do a TCA peel also known as a chemical peel on my face and ears.

I know some of you guys are like “what’s a TCA peel?” Well, TCA is short for Trichloroacetic acid, which is a chemical that has been used by dermatologist for years. TCA is commonly used for acne scarring, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. The Idea is that the TCA will strip (burn) a layer of your skin, causing the skin to flake revealing a slightly lighter and tighter version of skin. I do not have problems with acne, so I should be ok in the face department. My only areas of concern are my ears. I am actually allergic to fake and or coated metals, I should only be wearing pure gold or silver so my ears do tend to break out once in a while from wearing costume jewelry. I love a fun pair of earrings, but my ears… not so much. Over the years they have gotten a lil darker and I just want to get them back on track.

TCA Peels have been used for acne scarring, dark spots, fine lines,wrinkes, dark underarms and stretch marks just to name a few. I just ordered my 30% TCA capsule on Amazon earlier this week. While I’m awaiting the delivery I decide to give you guys the heads up so that you can do research on your own if interested. Please do your research to make sure a TCA peel is good for you. There are several other chemical peels and TCA percentages that may work better for you… I personally have done TCA peels before in the past. This is my first time trying 30%.

MyInvisibleChyrsalis was the inspiration behind my choice to try the peel... look at her... just gorge!

NOTE: There is some down time with doing this peel because your skin will flake and shed.

2nd week of my MN challenge

This is the halfway mark of my 30-day MN challenge and you can see from the pic above that my hair is growing.

Most of us “80’s” babies were on the forefront of the “chemically treated hair” movement. Poor babies didn’t stand a chance. Our parents were putting chemicals in our hair without fully knowing the long-term damage it may cause down the line. We more than likely grew up getting relaxers just because that was all we had known.

More than focusing on growth, I have decided to focus on the overall health of my hair. I believe it is best to have a healthy head of hair before I really get into retaining the length. With that being said, I have been cutting my hair as it grows, so that the shape and body of my natural hair is to my liking.

 I will be doing a YouTube video on how I make my MN mixture and how I apply it to my hair.

Ballerina Bun with my Youtube Tutorial

I'm Obsessed with the ballerina bun!

My Ballerina Bun

Knock it off!

I absolutely despise cheap looking Sh*t!!! Whether it be cheap looking Weave, Shoes, Clothes, Belts or Bags... There simply is no reason for it. Listed below are a 2 common fashion faux pas I see everyday.




1. You know you cant fit that...

No matter how expensive this belt is (If it's real) the whole fit made it look like it wasn't worth more than 2 bucks. Ill fitting clothing is a sure way to make ANY outfit look less than stellar.

Kim is wearing a very similar belt paired with a basic white collared shirt and jeans. 

The fit makes a world of a difference.

2. Bad weave

Hell to the NO!

Blend!!! I do understand not everyone can afford to pay hundreds on their hair... blending is free.
Pay close attention to your hair texture and the texture of the hair you buy. Silky straight NEVER blends with Yaki!

If you really want a certain texture of hair but you're not really sure that your hair will blend in with
the weave... Maybe you should try a closure. 

I really like the Lace closures... They look like the hair is coming right out of your scalp.
Be careful with the install. You don't want it to come off looking too fake.

Im sure we all have had a fashion miss-hap once or twice... I believe in sharing things that I learn with others, in the hopes that others would share wonderful things with me. I hope some of you find this post useful.