Ok, so I was coming home from my Commerical RE course today and passed by Aveda’s warehouse sale and couldn’t resist going in.  Afterall, it did say upto 75% off.  Normally, I don’t really believe those types of “sales” – espcially in Toronto – they never really are 75% off – but this one was.  If you are interested in checking out – they happen every Wednesdays on Lesmill Road (Leslie and 401 area).  Anyhow, I picked up a few goodies – Sap Moss ($8), which is a pre-poo treatment healing treatment for dry hair.  I also picked up Hang Straight ($7)-  a straightening lotion with marshmallow root.  And I picked up two packs of Grip Cips from FHI Heat.  I’ve been looking every where for them – 2/$5 (normally 2/$13).  I’m very excited about trying out my new goodies – I will add them to my long list of products to review.

This video might be disturbing to Curlista readers -- please view at your own risk.  Comments and discussions welcomed.

The Lucky Ladies of ATL will get to hit up the Bronner Bros shows this weekend.  Jam packed with tons of goodies and events – I wish I was in town to enjoy.  Check out the details below….

I have to say, over the last several months I’ve become quite addicted to the YouTube.  When I started to re-embrace my hair and caring for my hair myself I was immediately inspired by the ladies on YouTube and hair boards like Naturally Curly and Long Hair Care Forum and blogs.  There is such a wealth of knowledge out there for anyone who is looking for hair advice, product reviews and styling help.  So, I’ve decided to start linking some of my fave YouTubers and perhaps their techniques will inspire you on your own journey.  So, if you are currently transition and are contemplating the BC -- check out Brosia.  She has a ton of videos for the relaxed hair, but she transitioned and recently did the BC -- check her out in all of her natural glory.

First he was on the Today show, then he opened up his new salon and now dickey is making his way to HSN.  For product and hair tips – check him out.

Yup, I’ve decided to take the plunge and add another component to my blog by vloggling o n my YouTube channel.  Its been an interesting experience talking in front of the camera, etc.  None the less its fun.  Please click on the subscribe link to subb to my channel and you find out what I’m up too.  And if you have any request, etc please do not hesitate to drop me a line and hopefully I can accomodate your request.  I also want to take this opportunity to thank all my readers -- I’ve receieved a lot of positive feedback about this blog and I hope that continues to inspire your own hair journeys.  Thank you!!!

Hey, I just wanted to drop a quick line to check out my interiew on Natasha Rao’s blog Fashionalities where I dished on all things curly.  And if you are looking for your daily dose of fashion, make sure to check out her blog on a daily – really cute features and stuff.  Hope to have Natasha featured on Curlisa soon – as a curl advisor.  Her curls are popping!!!

Hey Ladies,

I’m a lady who loves a great deal and I’m happy to share this great opportunity with you – Shoppers Drug Mart is giving away 55,000 in Shoppers Optimum Bonus Points if you purchase $25 worth of stuff on August 10-12th.  Earning 55,000 SOBP equals approximately $100+ to spend as you will.  Now for anyone who is a PJ and wants to pick up some hair goodies, baby stuff, food or whatever, this might be a perfect chance to participate.  All you have to do is register you and your friends.  Happy Shopping!!!  Contact me and I can forward you the link.   (Big thanks to Millicent W who brought this deal to my attention)

Chris Rock’s highly anticipated doc ‘Good Hair’ is finally coming to theatres on October 9th.  However, if you happen to live or are in Toronto, for the Toronto International Film Festival coming up at the beginning of September -- the 95 minute doc will have its Canadian Premiere screening.  No official word yet on dates and times or whether Rock will be in attendance -- will keep you posted.

DOC DESCRIPTION

When Chris Rocks daughter, Lola, came up to him crying and asked, Daddy, how come I dont have good hair? the bewildered comic committed himself to search the ends of the earth and the depths of black culture to find out who had put that question into his little girl’s head! Director Jeff Stilsons camera followed the funnyman, and the result is Good Hair, a wonderfully insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious, documentary about African American hair culture.An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, Good Hair visits hair salons and styling battles, scientific laboratories, and Indian temples to explore the way black hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of black people. Celebrities such as Ice-T, Kerry Washington, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symoné, Maya Angelou, and Reverend Al Sharpton all candidly offer their stories and observations to Rock while he struggles with the task of figuring out how to respond to his daughters question. What he discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesnt always benefit the black community and little Lolas question might well be bigger than his ability to convince her that the stuff on top of her head is nowhere near as important as what is inside.