Root Awakening Giveaway

Thanks so much to everyone who entered to win the Root Awakening Giveaway! I'm sure you noticed there was a space to opt in and start receiving updates from us, well rest assured that your email address will never be sold I intend to just start a giveaway email list, this way you will be the first to know when you should hit up The Anti Hair Slave for a great contest!

Okay, now with that being said, on to the winner! Congratulation to Amanda!

Stay tuned for the next great giveaway!

Tippi Shorter Hair Style Tips

Tippi Shorter is now the Global Stylist Advisor over at Avon! Remember I met her at the Dr. Miracle's event this past year? Well she was rocking her signature "big, sexy, healthy hair" and I could really tell she was into healthy hair above all else!

Over the past 15 years, Tippi has made a name for herself and her "big, sexy, healthy hair" by offering great style that can be easily re-created at home. "It’s not always about using the newest products, it’s about using the best products for that particular client’s hair,” Tippi explains. I got a chance to ask Tippi a few questions about hair styles and here are her answers, enjoy!

1. What's the perfect 'do for a New Year's party for women with short hair, medium hair, and long hair? For a woman with short hair, I think a sleek, smooth bob is a classic, sophisticated style. If you have medium hair, go for a wavy look with tons of volume – this is great for that “in between” length. For those of you that have long hair, I prefer big, bouncy soft curls. This complements any outfit, without taking away from it.

2. What's a great style for black women with natural hair?
Just as it is. African American women have so many different types of natural curl, I suggest finding products that complement and enhance your curl.

Root Awakening Review + Giveaway

I don't know how I let these products slip by without reviewing them, actually both the shampoo and conditioner are in my shower right both half empty because I've been using them. I just never got around to writing about them. What am I talking about? John Frieda Root Awakening! Just when you thought the John Frieda line was at a stand still just pumping out frizz ease products, he launched Root Awakening - I mean surely you've heard about this line and have seen it in your local drugstore. I even let you guys know about it as soon as I heard about it, back in February of this year.

Anyway, on to the review. Both the shampoo and conditioner are very moisturizing, after shampooing I was able to detangle my hair without using conditioner. That is something I hardly ever do but I was able to after just using the shampoo which speaks to how moisturizing it really is. Since Root Awakening products are designed to feed the roots and hydrate the scalp this combo is perfect for someone battling dry scalp issues. The products are also formulated with effective levels of natural Eucalyptus, so each product purifies and nourishes the roots and scalp to promote healthier-looking growth.

Want to try the Root Awakening line for yourself? Enter to win Root Awakening Shampoo, Conditioner, and the Root Awakening Health Boosting Detangling Spray.

Redken Body Full Giveaway Winner

Thanks so much to everyone who entered to win!

Congratulations to SweetT32!

Everyone one hold tight because another great giveaway is starting soon right here on The Anti Hair Slave!

Rollersets - Salon Visit

Sure I could do my own rollersets at home, but really I don't have the time. It takes me forever to get the rollerset right and then once I'm all done drying, I still have to take a lot of time to "fix" it. Fix meaning smooth out the edges, straighten out the roots, and then style it. It's just not worth the effort, when I can go to the Dominican salon around the corner and get it done quickly for $22 (including wash, deep conditon, set, and blow only the roots). It's $22 that's well spent and I've found that if you speak up you get what you want and avoid problems like too much heat, rough handling, and other problems.

Plus, I don't even go that often, lately I've just been using my hand dryer on low and wearing buns.