When I first decided to dye my hair with permanent dye I had no clue what to buy. I just knew I wanted my hair dyed. I had heard about henna and tried it out. I was soooo disappointed. It took forever to rinse out and I didn’t see the hair color results I wanted. I’m not knocking henna. That was my first experience with it, and I had no clue what I was doing. So sometime after that maybe a couple of years, I went to a local Sally Beauty supply and I talked to a salesperson. Most of what she was saying went right over my head about hair dyes, but I did understand that if I wanted vibrant color on my natural tightly coiled African American hair I would have to bleach it. The term bleach scared me, so I asked her what else could I do and she pointed me to a Black hair texture dye line. I tried one box(duh) and it didn’t cover all over, and I had patches of dyed hair. So, recently I had heard that natural hair dyes exist. I was like wow where can I get that! Here’s a short list of what natural box colors that I know about from the internet, but I haven’t tried:

Naturtint Hair Color

Regretfully,  I can’t tell you personally experience on these permanent natural color dyes, but I’ll give you what information I can. Naturtint has a variety of colors from Natural chestnut to honey blonde, to black brown. They even have some men hair color boxes in this brand too. On a few of the reviews I’ve read on this one that it doesn’t fully cover white or grey hair, someone else says they leave on a bit longer. This one still has hydrogen peroxide in it.

Herbatint

Herbatint has a variety of  colors like naturtint does. It still has hydrogen peroxide in it.  I think I heard about this box not coming with color bottle or something so you may have to get a plastic color bottle.  The reviews on this one are mostly good stating that their grey was covered without ammonia. Also, on this one you might want to go as light as you can if you want light hair, because some people said the colors were dark.

 Light Mountain Natural Color The Gray!

I’m not sure what the ingredients are on this one, but it does say no harsh peroxide or ammonia. I believe this one is a henna coloring process. On this brand it seems as though people have a love hate relationship with the reviews. Someone even said it was too complicated. This is one of the most safe semi-permanent box colors though.

Surya Henna

Now this is one I would seriously consider, because I have tried other products made by this brand before plus there are some good reviews out there for this henna color cream.  I’m not sure that this one has a lot of colors to chose from, but they have nice colors check out this link

Those are the handful I could find if you know of others please post them in the comment section. You can also color your hair with some everyday household edibles such as teas, lemons, coffee, beet juice, and carrot juice. If you want to go lighter you have to use chamomile tea and lemons. I’m not to sure on measurements as you would want to use more lemons and tea depending on length and how light you want it some people say the sit in the sun or play in the sun so they can go lighter after the lemon treatment, but I haven’t heard how long your suppose to be in the sun. Seems to me it just takes time if you want to go lighter. Beet juice and Carrot juice gives you red hair. With the coffee rinse for brown hair it seems more easy, but I don’t know how you like the smell of coffee. I am currently trying the coffee rinse right now as I type this. I just eyeballed some coffee I put in the end of a 32 oz cup and filled it with water and rinsed my hair with it three times. For the final coffee water I’m just going to keep it in my hair for 30 minutes and see what happens. Also, with these house hold rinses keep in mind that they are just rinses and won’t probably cover your grey. I have read that amla(Indian gooseberry) you can find shampoos and hair oils with amla that prevents premature grey. If you have anymore to add to my natural color list let me know in the comments. C ya!

Update:  Well here’s my results. I really didn’t actually I notice a little color change, but maybe as time passes I will see more color and smell less like coffee. LOL

My swimsuit advice is for the full figured lady.  I know a lot of you wouldn’t be caught dead at a public pool or water park. Well, I say ladies you can look good and have fun in the water at the same time. It’s all in the attitude this goes for when your just out and about, on the job, or visting your child’s school etc. Hold your head up high and walk straight if ever one see’s you that confidence it just makes you glow. Even if your not confident just try it sometime and you will notice a difference in your mood, and you might even get some looks  “like who is she” LOL you know what I mean. With that being said I think the best look for pool side or in the pool for women with curves are swimsuits with a skirt or a tankini with a skirt. It hides the hips and the cellulite. Also, I have to say that if you are comfortable with a one piece that shows your hips go for it. I just know that a cute flirty skirt can look really good with also hiding “flaws”. My other suggestion is to look for swimsuits or swim seperates that are sold are if there is a print the print should be a minimum of two colors in the print. My other suggestion to wear with your swimsuit besides your cute cover up is sunscreen. Everyone should wear sunscreen year round, but especially when your going to be outside for prolonged periods of time. You should have an SPF of 30 or higher. EVERYONE can get sun cancer, and 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States alone every year. So remember wear your sunscreen. 

I have some pictures of some pretty cute swimwear. The companies are Fashion bug, Lane bryant, and One stop plus.  I tried to pick out things that are cute and not too pricey, because I have seen other fashion blogs that put up expensive stuff. I’m thinking to myself the average person can’t afford to pay $200 and over for shoes, come on! I’ll save the expensive stuff for my dream post, which I already have ideas on, but for now let’s deal with reality shall we?

Okay this is from Lane Bryant and yes it doesn’t have a flirty skirt, but it still camoflages the hips nicely. Plus, I love, love, love retro swimsuits. This suit is all things to all people for top heavy women you can show off without showing too much, and for women with less top going on you have the padded bra to fill you out. Time less suit, great investment!

This black pair is stunning, still a classic look like the first swimsuit, but it’s going to make a big impact on how it looks with your curves. The little slit on the side of the skirt looks like it would be comfortable to walk around in too.  With a top heavy gal I would make sure I’m getting the right size with this one.

This beauty is around a hundred dollars I think, but one stop always has coupons and their stuff goes on clearance pretty quickly. This one is perfect if you don’t want to show too much cleavage plus camoflaging the hips. I don’t think I would reccomend this one to my less than top heavy women, it will probably be covering too much making you look like you have nothing there.

The black romper cover up is gawgeous, remember ladies if you wear this one  by it self please have on a good bra that fits so that you don’t come undone.  The cover up with the v-neck is so perfect for the pool if your not by the pool and want to wear this one out and about, you could rock this with capri leggings and a tank underneath.  The last swimsuit picture I have here is for my ladies who are not top heavy, but have hips you want to cover. This swimsuit is so cute with the tie at the bustline.

 Hairstyles

 I love looking at Hairstyles. It’s amazing what you can do with hair, and what a difference they can make in a person’s apperance. First off let me say I am not the biggest fan of long hair on a man, and I especially don’t like when a man is bald in the front and growing long hair in the back. I am also not a big advocate for relaxers and weaves in African American women hair. Okay, I know there a lots of men with long hair that’s their choice I’m not going to go up to them and put them down or something like that I just prefer a man with a haircut. As for African American women that wear relaxers that’s clearly a health issue.  and check here too. If you do chose to wear relaxers it’s your choice. I just like to inform people. As far as weaves it’s just a personal choice with me that I wouldn’t wear them.

Now that I’m finished with my rant. Check out these hairstyles that are perfect for the summer if you have long, short, or medium hair. Also, I tried my best to get different hair types in here(no relaxers though, HA). If you want to include links in your comments, please do.  Here they are:

Here are some videos that I’ve found that are fun to look at and you might want to even try out some of the styles.

These videos are of some very creative hair styles for Asian Males and Females. I’m not sure that maybe some folks would try some of them, but maybe you could modify the style to suit your taste.

Here’s a video with directions on how to do Bantu knots. I would suggest if your hair is straight or wavy you might want to use bobby pins, rubber bands, and styling cream.

This video is another instructional video that you could follow and get the look she is showing.  Any hair type could achieve this look even though it’s African American texture hair. It’s just simple buns, but you would have to have some length for these bun looks in the video.  However, there are some videos on how to do buns with short hair on youtube you could check out on your own. Click on the link for the video:

Guide to doing buns

Here’s the Bubble gum princess doing flat twist on her hair. Although, on this video this is straight hair anyone could achieve this look on various length hair.  Check it out ladies:

Here’s a video of various loc hairstyles.  If you have some imagination you could probably pull off some of these styles on different texture hair too. I must say though that on some of the styles in this video look really really tight( ouch). You of course don’t have to do them so tight, or maybe it’s just me and they aren’t tight you can see for yourself:

I hope everyone that checks out this blog can enjoy the videos and pictures or try the styles out. Also, I wanted to say some of the stuff I blogged about in the full figure swimsuits could apply to smaller body types too. Remember, have confidence with whatever swimsuit or hairstyle you have and smile; having swagger and being happy are two things you don’t have to pay for that can make anyone handsome or beautiful. A B C ya!

And of course all these outfits would be cute with flip flops and painted toe nails or better yet pedicure if you can manage it.

My last recommendations are wedge heels for the summer. I know a lot of people have problems with your legs and feet especially my full figured girls, but if you see a pair of wedges you fall in love with don’t be afraid to try them on any way you just might be surprised, I wouldn’t get as tall as a 3 inch heel though. Also, ladies don’t be afraid to put a little shine in your wardrobe if your not into flashy stuff just try out one piece of shine like gold or metallic shoes or silver purse to a solid color outfit. If you try it out and don’t like it you can take it back or just not get it. Right? Okay that’s all for now and don’t forget to try new things you normally wouldn’t wear. Let me know what you think if I’m way off or on mark with this post. A B C ya! ;)

Fashion Advice, ideas, and ramblings.

Type 1 Diabetes is where the patient doesn’t produce any insulin which means that they can’t break the sugar down. They need to inject themselves with insulin every day so that they can live normal lives. Without this injection their lives would be at risk.

Type 2 Diabetes is slightly different; this is where insulin is produced however their body can’t use it properly. Both of these conditions are autoimmune diseases because it’s the body that is attacking itself.

When you are first diagnosed with diabetes it can be very scary and confusing. There are so many things that you need to understand in order to manage your condition effectively.

If you think you might have diabetes then you may notice some of the following symptoms:

Thirsty

If you always feel thirsty even if you drink lots of water then this could be a sign of diabetes. This is a common symptom because when someone suffers from diabetes their body will take water out of the blood. This means that you have to drink lots of water to replace this missing water. If you always feel thirsty then make sure that you see your doctor as soon as possible.

Going to the toilet

You might always need to spend time on the toilet because you are drinking so much but you still feel thirsty. If you have too much glucose in your bloodstream then this will cause you to urinate much more often.

Fatigue

If you feel tired and weak then you might want to visit your doctor. Sugar provides energy however without insulin your body is not able to use this source of energy. This will mean that the sugar stays in the blood and will cause problems.

Tingling

Many diabetics experience tingling in their extremities like their toes and fingers. Some people suffering from diabetes will also get the condition diagnosed when they visit their optician. The eyes can be used to spot many medical problems including diabetes.

What to eat?

If you suffer from type 2 diabetes then you might want to know what you can eat. Fortunately you can still have great fun even though you suffer from diabetes.

You need to avoid consuming excess sugar because a person suffering from type 2 diabetes is not able to deal with the sugar. If the sugar remains in the bloodstream then it can cause all sorts of problems for our bodies. Make sure that you avoid eating sugary or products which are sweetened.

You also need to avoid drinking fruit juice or fizzy drinks because these are high in sugar. These will cause the same problems as eating foods that are high in sugar.

You can still eat healthy foods like fresh vegetables and fish. You can eat any type of meet and you need to make sure that you drink plenty of water. Poultry can also be eaten and there are plenty of foods that you can still enjoy. Seafood can be eaten which tastes delicious! A diabetic diet doesn’t have to be boring.

Diabetes is a serious medical condition but it’s very easy to manage. It just takes plenty of practice so that you can get your head around it and decide what you can eat.

Homemade treatments

If you visit your doctor then they will be able to suggest a variety of different medications which can be used to treat acne. These aren’t normally that kind and they often have some quite nasty side effects. If you want a different option then you might want to consider homemade treatments.

The types of treatment that you will be able to choose will mainly depend on your skin type. There are plenty of products that you can buy from your chemist that can treat acne. However these are not suitable for everyone. These commercial treatments cannot possibly cure everyone’s acne. Some of these might help some people, but finding out which one will be trial and error. If you are at all confused then make sure you ask your doctor for help.

Diet

The easiest thing to change when curing acne is your diet. You need to make sure that you’re eating the right foods and also using caring for your skin properly. Make sure that you wash your face every day and keep your skin in good condition. These are often overlooked however they are very important.

There are plenty of homemade treatments available, just visit your chemist and start asking for advice. Many of these can be used without a doctor’s prescription which makes it really easy.

If you don’t want to use the commercial homemade treatments then you might want to look at herbal treatments.

Herbal and alternative treatments are becoming increasingly popular because they have fewer side effects. There are many herbal treatments which can be used to treat acne.

Simply drinking more water than you normally do may be enough to improve the condition of your skin and stop you worrying about acne. There are also many foods which can treat acne and make it much less noticeable.

You can get all of these plants and herbs very easily. Things like tea tree oil, chamomile tea, and aloe Vera are very useful to treat acne. Apple and lemon can also be used to treat the condition and these are especially easy to get your hands on.

If you are using herbal treatments then you have to make sure you use it every day. To remind you to do this you can get into a routine where you always use the treatment at a certain time each day. Also concentrate on improving your hygiene so that you can get rid of dirt and oil from your face. Removing excess oil is very useful to make your skin healthy.

There are a number of toxins which your body will collect every day. These are normally flushed out however if they are in high concentrations then this can cause problems. Drinking more water will help your body to flush these toxins out which will stop them from causing problems.

You should make sure that you are eating a healthy balanced diet. Also take vitamin supplements and zinc supplements if your diet is lacking anything for any reason. Everybody will want to get rid of acne. Y getting rid of acne you should be able to improve your confidence.

There are dozens of different treatment options available for acne and so it’s important that you spend time and choose the right ones.

Money

Bingo is a game where you bet your own money. The most important thing is to decide how much money you can afford to lose. You never want to gamble any money that you don’t have or can’t afford to lose. Only gamble disposable income and don’t risk gambling all of the rest of your income. Never gamble with money that you need now or might need in the future. This will make sure that you have enough money to survive even if you lose your gambling.

More than one card

Many people play more than one card at bingo, if you’re doing this then there are two schools of thought. If you have two cards with similar numbers on then some people think that it’s more likely they will complete a card. Other people suggest that you have completely different numbers so that whatever number is called you have a greater chance of matching numbers on one of your cards. There is no right or wrong answer so you can choose which ever technique you think works best.

Reputable games

Make sure that you only take part in reputable games where you actually have a chance to win. To decide which games are reputable you should look at the cost of the cards. Most games will cost at least 25 cents per card. These games will also have bigger jackpots which make playing the game worthwhile.

Number of cards

Many people play lots of different cards so that they have a greater chance to win. However if you have too many cards then managing them and ticking off the numbers when they are called is very difficult. Having too many cards may actually harm your chances of success. You need to give the numbers called your full attention and tick them off as quickly as possible. It’s important that you don’t miss them, because if you do you might lose out on winning the game.

Jackpot

Don’t get too concerned with playing games with huge jackpots. It’s actually much better and easier if you play and win a number of smaller jackpots. Winning smaller amounts of money may not seem as profitable however it mounts up very quickly. Smaller jackpot games are also normally cheaper to enter.

Bonus

There are loads of places where you can go to play bingo. Because of this competition most of them provide a signup bonus of some kind. This is normally money that’s deposited into your account. You are then free to use this money to buy new cards and play different games. Make sure you learn about the restrictions before signing up.

Computer

If you can’t manage to win bingo for whatever reason then you should let the software mark off the numbers as they are called out. Bingo is mostly luck which means that you should win without having a clear strategy in place. If you never win then you need to make sure you are checking al of the numbers off. If not then you can’t possibly hope to win. There are many sites and pieces of software which can be used to check off the numbers when they are called.

Normally the first time that anyone will notice that you have a problem is when you go for your yearly checkup at your doctors. Doctors will normally do a blood test to check for various conditions. One of these tests will look out for PSA or prostate specific antigen. These tests are normally done once you reach a certain age.

This isn’t always done and it doesn’t always detect all problems. That’s why it’s so important to look out for other medical conditions so that you can be on the lookout for a very serious condition.

Spotting prostate problems

Even if there are no routine medical checks done you should eventually be able to find out whether or not you have a problem. There are a number of symptoms which you will start to notice as the condition gets more advanced. These conditions often slowly start to appear.

One of the first symptoms for anyone suffering from prostate problems will be that they need to go to the toilet more often. They might also find it difficult to keep their flow of urine steady. Some people find it very difficult to start urinating and stopping might also be a problem. You might also find it painful to go to the toilet.

Over time the condition will become more established which will result in more severe symptoms. You might start to find it too hard to last throughout the night without having to get up to go to the toilet. The pain caused when urinating might become more common, and you might also start to notice some blood in your urine.

Prostate problems can also cause all sorts of problems for your sex life. You might start to find it increasingly difficult to get an erection, even if you manage to get one you might find it difficult to keep it for long enough. Some men will find that ejaculating is painful and they might notice streaks of blood in their semen.

By now you should be fully aware that something is seriously wrong. However don’t worry yourself and immediately jump to prostate cancer because there are also other conditions which can cause this. There are also other prostate conditions which aren’t cancerous. These conditions can normally be treated fairly easily, however if it isn’t caught quickly then this can get more difficult.

As soon as most men experience these symptoms they will immediately think of prostate cancer and this will scare them. It’s important that you keep an open mind and make sure you visit your doctor to find out exactly what’s going on.

The earlier you can get treated for any prostate problems the better your prognosis will be. Even if you have prostate cancer there are lots of things that modern medicine can do to make sure you live a long and happy life. Many men don’t worry about any of these symptoms because they think that it’s jut because they are getting old. However prostate problems are no laughing matter. It’s important to find out whether you have prostate cancer as it kills hundreds of people silently.

If you have started to notice any of these symptoms then it’s important to visit your doctor. If you’re over 40 then you should start going to see your doctor for yearly checkups, they can use blood tests to check whether or not you are suffering from prostate problems.

Prostate problems don’t have to be the end of the world; you just have to learn how to manage them.

These are very ugly and also contagious. This often means that if you have a wart people don’t want to come anywhere near you. Warts are also quite painful and very irritating.

What is a wart?

A wart is often noticed as a hard lump of skin and is common on the fingers although they can be anywhere on the body. While many people are very concerned about genital warts people don’t bother to think about normal warts that you can get on your fingers. Warts are a viral infection of your skin which is called HPV. There are actually quite a few different types of warts.

Dealing with warts

There are several ways that you can treat warts. If you have an outbreak of lots of warts then you should talk to your doctor as this could be a sign of something much more serious. You should never ever try to cut the warts off yourself. This won’t solve the problem but it could actually make it much worse.

The problem with warts is that although they don’t cause any damage to your health they are very embarrassing. If you have genital warts then this is very embarrassing and can damage your social life. Warts are very common sexually transmitted diseases simply because they are very easy to spread.

There are many different methods of getting rid of warts; the techniques that you choose to use will depend on your body. Different methods work better for different people. The first thing that you need to do is clean your skin and ensure that it is kept fully clean. You can use slices of lemon dipped into apple cider and then apply this to the affected areas.

It’s also possible to use duct tape to get rid of warts. To use this you should put the tape over the top of the warts and then wait 24 hours. After this time you need to take it off and some of the wart should come away. You will need to continue doing it until you take off some of the layers of the wart.

If you have plantar warts then you can treat them using banana skins. Just eat the banana and then rub the inside of the skin on the wart.

Garlic is a wonderful vegetable and is very powerful. If you peel it and then cut it up very small you can put it onto the wart and keep it there with the help of a bandage.

If you have tried many different techniques to get rid of warts but can’t manage to get rid of it then you might want to talk to your doctor.

There are plenty of medications on the market which can be used to treat warts. It’s also possible for your doctor to freeze off warts and this is one of the most effective ways to get rid of them.

There are a number of kits which can be used to freeze of warts in your own home. However these are not a great idea to use. It is much better if you go to see your doctor because these kits can be fairly dangerous.

Warts can be very troubling for anyone that suffers from them, make sure that you know exactly what you can do to get rid of them. There are plenty of things that you can do to get rid of warts.

Cancer is a very serious disease where your body effectively starts to attack itself. It’s a deadly disease and it’s not possible to cure it.

Although modern medicine has come a long way in recent years it’s still not possible to cure cancer. The best that we can do is treat the condition and reduce its impact on our life.

Risks

Because cancer is such a serious disease people want to know exactly what causes cancer so that they can avoid it as much as possible. They want to find out what can put you at risk of cancer. There are many things that can determine cancer and also cause all sorts of other diseases.

Your lifestyle choices will affect the risks of your developing cancer. If you don’t do any exercise then this may also be a reason that you would develop cancer.

One of the most common causes of cancer is smoking tobacco. This is worrying because it’s a preventable form of cancer. It can develop head, neck, esophageal, stomach, lung and mouth cancer.

Tobacco smoking is a major concern for the World Health Organization. In 2008 the WHO estimated that around 1 billion people all around the world could die as a direct result of smoking tobacco.

Another common cause of cancer is chronic inflammation. These are disease which cause inflammation including Crohns disease. This inflammation will stimulate the development of tumors.

There are many things that can affect and cause cancer. It’s not known exactly what causes cancer because the experts change their minds on a pretty much daily basis.

Your genes

The genes are what make up the human body. These are what we inherit from our parents and decide all sorts of things about our bodies. Many people have argued that genes can affect whether or not you will suffer from cancer. Some families seem to suffer from cancer more often than others.

Carcinogens

There are lots of things which are supposed to cause cancer and it can be very confusing if you are trying to find out exactly what can cause cancer. Almost every day we are told that something else could cause cancer which just scares us.

Some types of artificial lights are thought to cause cancer if you are around them for a long time.

You might think that artificial sweeteners are better for you than sugar but many of these can actually cause cancer among plenty of other diseases and complications. It’s not possible to avoid everything so you need to make sure you decide what you think causes cancer.

Stopping smoking is a great place to start because this has been proven to cause cancer. Tobacco smoke is killing hundreds of people every year simply because they can’t give up. You need to make sure that you put all your effort into stopping smoking, it will be difficult but you owe it to your body.

Healthy

The best way to avoid cancer is make sure that you are healthy. You need to be getting plenty of exercise and eating a healthy balanced diet. If you always only eat junk food then you are at a bigger risk of developing cancer.

Cancer is a major risk that affects the whole world. You need to make sure that you can do everything you possibly can to make cancer less or a concern to many people.

Women also have plenty of problems and have all sorts of difficulties to attract the right kinds of men. Getting a man isn’t difficult but getting a nice man is much more difficult than many people realize.

Bear in mind that lust and love are two very different things. If they were actually the same then you would have no problem attracting guys because you would just need to dress in sexy clothes. If you want to attract a nice guy then you need to make sure that you don’t focus too much on lust.

Finding a good guy

If you’re just looking for a fling then you shouldn’t have a problem finding a guy. But if you’re looking for a serious relationship then you need to make sure that you are finding a great guy who will treat you right.

You might already know a great man that you are starting to fall in love with. However he might not realize that you feel this way so what can you do to attract handsome men? There are actually quite a few different things that you can do to make guys fall in love.

Making a guy fall in love

If you are trying to make a guy fall in love you first need to give him a reason to love you. Understand exactly what men like and try to give him that. You need to be patient with the other person and willing to spend plenty of time with them.

You need to believe in people, if you want to accomplish anything then belief from other people is very important. By believing in people you should be able to make them respect you.

Appearance

If you want to attract men then you want to make sure that you look your best. Make sure that you are wearing nice clothes and look fantastic. Wear your best clothes and spend time doing your makeup. Men are very interested in the appearance of women which is why it’s so important.

Personality

Men may be interested in your looks however that’s not the only thing. They are also interested in your personality. You need to make sure that you are yourself and willing to spend time talking to the guy. Guys aren’t only interested in sex and they are actually looking for someone that they can talk to.

Intelligent women are a turn on to most men which is exactly what they are looking for. Your housework skills aren’t even that important anymore because men aren’t really hat interested in it.

Strong

When you’re looking for a guy it’s important that you don’t come across as being desperate if you are desperate then no man will want to know. Desperate women are clingy and more trouble than they are worth.

That’s why men will generally avoid these types of women. Make sure that you keep your plans at the moment. Don’t start changing your schedule just because you want to see a guy. Playing hard to get is actually a great way to get men to notice you and fall in love with you.

Men generally want what they can’t have, which is why you should play hard to get.

It is possible to make a guy fall in love if you know what you are doing. You just need to spend time thinking like a man so that you can impress him.