Essential Balms Organic African Black Soap

Hi Beautiful Ones!

After a few months of using, I've decided to share on my experience with Essential Balms Aromatherapy Head to Toe Organic African Black Soap. Whew! That's a  looooonnnng name.  Lol. The description on the back of the bottle states, "organic african black soap liquid shampooing balm." So for the sake of keeping this post a short length, I'll refer to it as Essential Balms African Black Soap.

Some months ago, I won the full line of Natural Oasis & Essential Balms hair and body products. I, along with my family, are enjoying using their items. Today, I want to talk about the Essential Balms Black soap. Now I've heard alot of positive talk about African black soap on hairboards, blogs & sites. I've even had my mother tell me about it but I'd never tried it for myself. I can't exactly tell you why I'd been hesitant. Maybe it was the idea of something that looked like mud (the stuff you're usually trying to clean off of you) cleaning me. Idk.

Anyhoo, since I won it, I decided to give it a try. I was initially using it to wash my hair whenever I needed a shampoo. I actually love it. My hair feels very clean. Never stripped. After awhile, I decided to take it up on its offer of being a "head to toe" soap and started using it in the shower as a body wash. Winning!

Here are some known *benefits of using black soap:

Cleansing

As with any soap, the primary benefit of using black soap is cleansing. Black soap is a multi-purpose cleanser which can be used by children as well as adults. Black soap can also be used to remove makeup. Charcoal in soap may help absorb bacteria and body odors, providing more thorough cleansing.

Acne

Black soap can help reduce acne outbreaks by reducing oiliness and killing bacteria which cause acne. Charcoal is known for its absorbent properties. Some proponents say using black soap reduces the appearance of acne scars.

Soothing

Users of black soap report that it leaves their skin soothed, reducing irritation from rashes and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The ashes used in black soap have been used as a traditional folk treatment for skin irritation. Some black soap formulas contain honey, also known for its healing properties. Black soap can be used by people with sensitive skin.

Exfoliation

The ash in African black soap provides gentle exfoliation. This gentle exfoliation may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and discolorations and reduce razor bumps, according to Kristin Underwood of TreeHugger.

Ingredients (per back of the bottle)
Distilled water, shea butter, virgin palm kernel oil, plantain leaf ashes, essential oils, herbal extracts & all natural fragrance.

Right now, I laugh about it taking me so long to get hip to using this stuff. Its natural. Its organic. And it gets the job done. I definitely plan on purchasing this item in the future.


*Benefit Information from http://www.livestrong.com/  

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MY WONDERFUL DC MIX

The stars of my current heavenly deep conditioning mix.

Hola Beautiful Ones!


Had to share my wonderful...heavenly, deep conditioning mix. I mix equal parts of Aubrey Organics GPB (glycogen protein balancing) conditioner & Komaza Care Intense Moisture Therapy. Maybe a Tablespoon of each. I really eyeball it. Then I add, about 1 to 1.5 teaspoon of honey to the mix. Maybe more. Again, I totally eyeball it. And yes, it is protein rich, given the fact that both GPB and Komaza's IMT both contain protein. But with the honey comes added moisture and my hair is so lo-ving it.

Anyhoo, I slather it on my hair, while mainly concentrating on the ends. Throw on a plastic conditioning cap and then slip my heat cap on. I usually leave it on my head for at least 15 minutes. If a show is on, then it stays on until I'm done watching it. Then I do a cold rinse. And when I say “cold rinse”, I mean a bring-your-portable-heater-in-the-bathroom cold rinse. Seriously. I get the water as cold as I can stand it. I believe in making sure my cuticles lay down.

And, of course, when rinsing my hair of the conditioner, I’m smoothing my hair from root to end. After I’ve made sure that I’ve rinsed all the conditioner out, I quickly turn the cold-ass water off (lol) and hop out the shower. By this time, my hair is feeling great. I then put my fav leave-in on, Mop leave-In Conditioner. I love this stuff! It is so good to my hair. And viola! My hair is in heaven and feelin’ pretty awesome. Yay!


Do you have any mixes that work for your hair? Do share.

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NATURAL OASIS & ESSENTIAL BALMS PRODUCTS




Natural Oasis & Essential Balms products

 

Wow. Talk about words coming to life. Remember when I mentioned Natural Oasis & Essential Balms products in a previous post. And how I would like to try this product line again. Er, maybe I thought that moreso than mentioned it. Well, how about I got a major surprise.

I come home one day and find this package on my doorstep. Of course, I'm going thru my head thinking who it might be from. Had placed some orders and was actually expecting other stuff. Lo and behold, it was a package filled with their entire organic hair and skincare line. Whooooaa. *Big grin.

I had gone onto their website and, of course, filled out info for updates & offers and apparently won a giveaway. Talk about totally unexpected. Woot woot!!

Now bear in mind that my hair is still straight from being blown/flat-ironed/& trimmed a couple of weeks ago. But I can assure you that I was soooo tempted to wash, condition & style my hair with their products right then and there. =)

But I decided to be patient. Well, actually I'm enjoying wearing my hair straight. But believe me, in about a week, kinks, coils & curls will be back on (...and poppin') ;). Yes I went in the way-back machine and said that. Lol. I'll definitely be twisting it up since my daughter has a cheer competition in Florida. And I'm not even gonna try and play with that humidity down there.

Oh! And speaking of straightened hair, I am totally challenged to take better care of my ends. When I got it trimmed, my stylists kept saying how dry my hair was which was why it was splitting & breaking some. Which resulted in her having to cut about 2 inches off. I wasn't upset about the amount of hair having to be trimmed but for some odd reason I was a pissy about it needing to be trimmed at all. Does that make sense?  And not pissy at her but at my hair. Yes, I know how this sounds. But it really  felt like a challenge. Me against my hair to keep my ends. She thought I was gonna be bummed about losing 2 inches of length. Hell no. I got more than enough hair to manage on my head. I think what really miffs me is that, after 3.5 years, I feel like I should have a top-notch handle on successfully managing my hair. So in some ways, I took the 2 inch trim as somewhat of a failure. I know it may sound silly but that's just how I felt about it. If my hair is getting a cut or a trim, I want it to be because I want it not because I need it.

So I shared all that to say that my future hair plans have changed.  Well, somewhat changed. Since I'm focused on taking better care of my ends, i.e. keeping them moisturized, I'll be doing protective styles a bit longer and putting the "Tightly Curly" method on the shelf. I'm still getting the braids this spring but I've decided to extend my protective styling through the summer. At least until my next trim, which will probably be this fall. If not, I'll do what I've been doing and wait to trim next February. For me, success is not having to get more than a dusting (1/2 inch, maybe 3/4 inch) trimmed.  Either way, my fight to keep my ends healthy & strong is on.

Does this sound unrealistic? Realistic? What are your thoughts on this....

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HAIR UPDATE - JANUARY 2011

Hi Beautifuls!

You know... ever since I post on my future hair plans, I've been reevaluating my time frame for all that I want to do with my hair. I promise you, I'm a bit capricious (Look mommy! I learned a new word. Haha!) about my hair. It's just so much that I want to try out. I suppose being a bit bored with the usual plays a part in it as well. I'm certainly not interested in getting waist-length hair. Too much work. So length is not an issue for me. I'm just feeling my "do-whatever-the-hell-I-want-to-cause-I'm-doin-me" attitude to the fullest. And right now, it's moving my desire to rock some fierce locs a bit sooner than 5 years from now. I'm thinking more like 2. And believe me, all things are subject to change. Haha.

Btw, just a little loc inspiration that I've come across:


source



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Had to put a lil' Lauren Hill in here. ;)

*Shout out to all the sexy men sporting those medium-long locs!*

*Ahem.* Excuse me.
We now return to regularly scheduled programing....

After sporting my bun, I washed/deep conditioned and then did some twists. As "mini" as I could stand to do them. And as you can probably see, again they are not that mini. Lol.

Back view.

I often wish for thicker hair. Hate the open spots.

Front view of pony-bun'ish style.



My little half-hazard bun that I think looks cool. ;) So much better in person. Lol.


I've since gone into a twist-out which I will try and make last for a week. Crosses fingers. This may be wishful thinking for me but I want to try out a organic shampoo of sorts, Pure Earth Hair Wash. I watched the review by youtube's Naptral85 (Love her channel!) and was totally intrigued (and impressed) by her review and the ingredients.

During my next wash/dc, I plan on doing a henna treatment. Which, by the way, I've been itchin' to get a henna tattoo. Almost did, a couple of weeks ago on the fly but I didn't have enough time. But whenever I do, I'll definitely post pics of it. I just love their beauty & intricate detail. Anyhoo, the henna for hair treatment is long overdue. And how I'll style it until I get my hair straightened & trimmed next month is anybody's guess.

If you all have any suggestions for a style to try, I'm open to them. It may be something that I've never considered or forgotten about.

Ttyl,

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THE MOST AWESOMEST TWIST-OUT EVAH!!!



Shameless bathroom shot I

Hola Beautiful Ones!
You know, I find it quite funny how right after I mentioned not doing many hair posts anymore here, and no sooner than the words were uttered (in cyberspace) I had a re-motivation and re-inspiration to posts on hair. Smh. Interesting to say the least. What makes this even more funny is that its to the point where I've gone back to taking pics in the bathroom mirror (something I did in earlier years) cause I'm too embarrased to ask my daughter to take another shot of my hair. And also, because I haven't received my Nikon D60, D5000, D3100 or whichever one the Universe chooses to give me. =)

But anyhoo, my point is after having twisted my hair into smaller sections, I took it down to have the most fabulous & awesomest twist-out evah!!

Shameless bathroom photo II. I really should be embarassed by this.

I took these pics in Gatlinburg, TN over the weekend. My daughter had a cheer competition (Jamfest) to attend and one of the parents had gotten a sweet deal on a cabin----in the mountains. Will discuss the significance of this in Friday's post.

The weather was cold with an overcast. Think hi/lo's of 30's and teens. Yes! Of course, I thought about putting my hair in a bun but I kept looking at it thinking, "This is just way too awesome to cover! This must been seen & shared with the world!" Lol. So I kept it out.
Covered it with my trusty tam and tucked the ends in my coat when I was outside. Uh, mostly on Sunday.

Saturday, I got caught without my hat and my hair got sprinkled on a bit by a little rain, sleet and snow. No worries on my part though. When I had originally twisted my hair, I kept it pretty well-moisturized with some Jane Carter Revitalizing conditioner topped with Qhemet's Burdock Root Buttercreme topped with Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Mainly focusing on the 2 to 3 inches worth of ends. At first, I thought I may have done to much but it did my hair alot of good and helped in that Gatlinburg weather.



 No. Actually this one. See the wet towels hanging in the back. OMG no! The roll of  toilet tissue.  *Smh.

My hair, and its ends, held up pretty well. And yes, I moisturized and sealed that girl every night (and morning) we were there.

Ridiculous bathroom shot IV. Just wow. I really wanted this shot, huh. *Smdh

Since getting back, I plan on deep conditioning this week with my Black Friday purchase, the Komaza Care Intense Moisture Therapy. So expect a review on it in a couple of weeks or so.



 Look! See! I cropped it...  I know. I've got it bad. Lol.

From here on out, I'm definitely sticking with the smaller twists for a great twist-out.

Hope you all enjoyed!
Peace out,
ChocolateOrchid

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BLACK FRIDAY (HAIR) SALES **UPDATE**

Hola Beautiful Ones!

I wanted to share this information with you all just in case some of you are planning on participating in the Black Friday frenzy. There are quite a few natural hair product sites that are having sales this Friday. I'm certain that I'm only mentioning a few, so please feel free leave any unmentioned product lines & sites in the comments section.

Here's a list of my tried-and-true products and of a few I want to try.
**Here's a continual update on the details of the sales.**

Afroveda
15% off oils, shampoos & conditioners
20% off hair butters & styling products
free shipping on orders $75 and above

La Boutique de Fleurzty (Anticipating the drop of her new conditioner.)
25% off everything
free shipping on orders $60 and above
$27.00 minimum
use coupon code: softhair

Qhemet Biologics (Also, anticipating the drop of her new conditioner.)
20% off
free shipping on orders $70 and above

Curlmart
15% off thru Monday
use coupon code: Turkey15


Hairrogant (Now carrying Anita Grant products. Yay! I've been wanting to try her line.)
15% off all purchases
20% off purchases over $50
25% off purchases over $100

Curl Junkie
20% off orders $50 or more(excluding sample sets/pre-made sets & kits)
Use code "BF2010" at checkout
flat rate/free shipping orders over $100

Sage Naturalceuticals (Love this store! The physical bldg is in the Castleberry Hills section of Atlanta. They have a lot of great haircare lines like BeeMine, KBB, Afroveda, Komaza Care, etc etc.)
25% off in-store purchases
free shipping on online orders over $25

Shescentit (Heard great things about this line. Curious to give it a try.)
25% off entire order
Use coupon code: thankyou
Oyin Handmade (One of the 1st products I tried after my BC)
20% off full-sized, individual products online. Does not include sample sizes.
coupon code: blackfriday

Jane Carter Solutions
Purchase the $25 "Come Fly with Me Travel Kit" and select one of the following styling products for free:
Moisture Nourishing Shampoo, Nutrient Replenishing conditioner, Revitalizing Leave-In conditioner, Condition & Sculpt, Wrap & Roll, or Nourish & Shine.
Use coupon code: BLKFRIDAY9 at check out.


CYBER MONDAY SALES (Nov.29th)

Hairveda
50% of all products (Woo hoo!!)

Oyin Handmade
20% off new gift sets, travel/sample sized products, exittheapple tees & books online.
Does not include full-sized products.
coupon code: cybermonday

Shescentit
some of most popular item will be 25% off
free shipping on orders over $100

Texas Natural Supply
15% off all stock items
Use coupon code: CYBER
If any of you know of any more natural hair product sales, please feel free to share in the comments section. And help to further and/or spark any and all "pjism's".
Lol,

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HAIR VS HUMIDITY...A PRODUCT REVIEW

This summer has been particularly cruel with the level of humidity in the air. There was no way to run or hide from it, especially being in the South. At a certain point, you just have to accept it, deal as best as you can with it and move on. I’ve sported an unintended fro because it. (And I must say that although it was unintended, I still liked it!)


To get the definition back; I broke out Boutique de Fleurzty’s Curls Nurture Cream and Hydrating Hair Butter to save the day. I was quite happy with the outcome. The definition was back and it left my hair soft. Not only did it help to re-hydrate my tresses, it also helped a bit with stretch. Now let me say that with the amount of humidity and heat we’ve had, frizzy (or poofy hair as my daughter says) is inevitable but these products undeniably helped me during a crunch time. And that, I feel, says a lot about them. And just as important, the ingredients are all natural.

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Curls Nurture Cream

Has a nice, light and somewhat fruity scent. Least to me.

Low to medium hold

Consistency is like a light creamy paste (if that makes any sense).



Hydrating Hair Butter

I like the scent. The one I purchased was the Lemon-Ylang Ylang scent.

It’s a very rich butter that is not whipped. Contains mango butter, kokum butter and shea butter. I’ve even used it for my body and it left my skin so soft.

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I like these products for separate use and together. The two of them are awesome when combined. Definitely a moisturizing power house duo.

I also use and love the Boutique de Fleurzty’s Nurturing Treatment Oil. I love the lavender-jasmine scent of it. I’ve used it to do oil rinses but love sealing with it the best. I just love for the scent to linger around a bit.

The Hair and Scalp Serum was used up a long time ago. I’m not a big scalp oiler so I used this mostly on my daughter. We both love the smell of it. And as I stated before, it was used up quite quickly.



To give Boutique de Fleurzty products a try, go here.
Ooh! Btw, they are currently closed for restocking but you can look at all the wonderful ingredients in the products.

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SEPTEMBER HEROINE ENTREPRENEUR...... FLEURTZY

Storm from X-Men of Marvel Comics

What is a heroine?....
According to Merriam-Webster online dictionary:


A heroine is - a: a mythological or legendary woman having the qualities of a hero b: a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities.

Introducing September's Heroine Entrepreneur.....

Fleurzty of La Boutique de Fleurzy

 
1. Tell us about your business, products, services and what makes it special or unique.

My business began as a blog. I started Texture Playground to research and share some information about natural hair care. I found myself drawn to the blog, writing and the readers as time went by. At the same time, I began experimenting more and more with some old recipes, some of which became the very products I now share with my customers.


The products are all-natural, including the preservatives and fragrances that are used. Three out of the four products currently available in the boutique are fragranced solely with essential oils. The focus of my line of products is to do more with less. They are heavily concentrated and effective, so a little bit goes a long way. The products also don’t use any filler ingredients, solely what is needed for maximum effectiveness within the recipe.


2. How was it birthed?

Texture Playground and La Boutique de Fleurzty both birthed out of passion and excitement. The same fuels that continue to drive their operation day to day.


3. What sparked the development of your business? How did you begin?

Believe it or not, I did my first big chop about 4 months before my wedding. I was seriously thinking about the idea of going natural and ridding myself of the harsh chemicals that I regularly subjected my hair and scalp to. My fiancé, now my husband, was very supportive and even took me to the stylist. Just as a symbol of my immaturity in the natural hair world, we went to Super Cuts! LOL! I learned a lot in the first years, much of which is now shared on the website. The products came on much later, and were the result of testing, sharing with family and friends and much kitchen play. After finalizing the Nurturing Treatment Oil, I shared the recipe with my readers who loved it. I also began making products for family members. We all loved the products. Little by little, I felt myself moving in the product creation direction.


4. Have you always been in this particular field? Do you have a history in this area?

I don’t have a history in the field of natural hair care and culture. It began with the research that I did for a few months prior to my first big chop in November 2004. I did my undergrad in psychology and my graduate degree is in Cultural Studies and Conflict Resolution.


5. How much support did you receive when you first started out?

By the time I actually launched the products, all my readers were already anticipating them. It was great to see the outpouring of love and support. I could have not asked for a better group, more supportive beginning.


6. Is there anything that you wish you would have done or handled differently?

I took the time to research, plan, and manage all of the necessary steps to start my hair journey, website, and products. A lot of the information I learned during those times spent on preparations has not been used, some will never be in fact! I think it has made me a better business woman and a more educated consumer, but I would be more discerning in the information I read and the time I allocate to that if given the chance.


7. What was your biggest hurdle in developing your business?

 My biggest hurdle has come in a tri-pack, time, energy and finances. Being able to manage my time between family and business; having enough energy to get the work done that I know needs to get done; and of course, being able to financially support my ideas so that they can grow. This can all be summed up in a 4-letter word, L – I – F – E! What I have found is that there is no time that will be a, “good time.” I have decided to take action toward my dream, and have been blessed with success, thus far.

8. How did you stay motivated or what kept you motivated whenever you hit a bump/pothole in the road or a difficult time?

There are several things that keep me pressing forward and in no particular order I will discuss a few that come to mind. The first would be my faith. I have a passion for what I do because it is what I enjoy, but I also know that God has a plan for me and I believe that he has blessed me with strength to allow the rough times to simply smooth out edges. The second would be my readers and supporters. I feel so humbled to hear others speak highly about my products, website, posts, and other contributions to the natural hair community. It is difficult to put into words, but it is an awesome feeling when you know that you are positively influencing so many women from different walks of life and figuratively speaking, liberating some of them from the restrictions of beauty and their natural afro hair. I would be remiss to not mention my hubby. He supports me and my work and does not allow me to give up. He is adamant about my progress and so is our son who supports in his very toddler-ways.


Thankfully I also have a host of siblings and friends who make their support known. I am grateful for my surroundings and constant encouragement and appreciation.


9. There are quite a few women who are seeking to do what you’ve done. What advice would you give them?

 This may not be the answer that someone would like to hear, but the best advice I can give is, ‘be yourself.’ You’re more likely to succeed and find a niche, if you think about what you love, and allow your personality to shine through. If your idea is to provide a natural hair service, do think of where you can serve best. It may be as broad as natural hair care or you need to specialize and cater to the care of a particular style. Wherever your heart leads you, follow it!

10. Is there anything new & exciting that we can expect from your business in the future?

Absolutely, but I am not ready to share much just yet. Don’t want to say too much prematurely ;-) Rest assured, I am working on some items for La Boutique de Fleurzty, some writing projects for Texture Playground and some more fun stuff for the Fall.


And there you have it. Another insightful and encouraging interview for all of you newbie biz owners, wanna-be biz owners and everyone else.

You can connect with Fleurzty at:
Her blog: Texture Playground
Her Store: La Boutique de Fleurzty
Youtube: Texture Playground Channel
Email: Fleurzty@textureplayground.com

**A special note to Fleurzty
Thanks for agreeing to do this interview. I count myself fortunate to have connected with you on the web. I remember following your blog soon after you created it. Loving your informative posts. And when I saw that you decided to go for it and create your own products, I was so excited and moved. I heart all who go after making their dreams and hearts desire a reality. Thanks for sharing yourself, your experience and your wonderful products with us. I pray for your continued success and growth in your business, your family and yourself.
Much love to ya!

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JULY HEROINE ENTREPRENEUR - SCARLETT of WONDERCURL

Major Motoko Kusanagi (Ghost In A Shell anime')
by Mynwbckgrnd

Heroine - 1. A woman noted for courage and daring action.


2. A woman noted for special achievement in a particular field. (freedictionary.com)

Introducing July's Heroine Entrepreneur.......

Scarlett of Wonder Curl products

1. Tell us about your business, products, services and what makes it special or unique.


Wonder Curl is a family of products designed specifically for the unique needs of curly-haired individuals. The most unique part of Wonder Curl is the simplicity in the products and how easy they are to use. Most curlies know that it usually takes 3 or 4 (sometimes more) products to get the look you desire. With our flagship product, Get Set Hair Jelly, that's all you need and for extra moisture you can use Get Slick Hair Smoothie. Either can be used alone or together. The Get Slick Hair Smoothie can also be used to refresh your curls and spot de-frizz sections.



2. How was it birthed?

Simply, I wanted to create hair products that I loved and wanted to use.



3. What sparked the development of your business? How did you begin?

Wonder Curl first began as a resource for other curly girls to learn about their hair through my own experiences. It turned into a business when I created Get Set Hair Jelly because I found myself mixing four different products in my hair and spending over an hour applying those products. I spoke to friends who had similar dilemmas. So, I began researching ingredients and testing different formulations on myself until I found the perfect formulation.When it was ready for market, I set up an eCrater account which is a free marketplace. I set up a Facebook account, Twitter account and spent hours studying the different blogs and youtube videos that catered to curly hair.



4. Have you always been in this particular field? Do you have a history in this area?

I worked for a start-up technology company for several years, that exposure has helped me tremendously in starting my own business, especially as a person with a marketing background. I am also a girlie girl who loves products and packaging. Creating Wonder Curl has been a natural fit for me because curly hair is my passion. I can talk to anyone about my hair, my woes and triumphs all day for days! I also tell people that all Curly haired people by default are chemists.



5. How much support did/have you receive(d) when you first started out?

I just launched Wonder Curl this February and the response has been overwhelmingly great. So far everyone I've told about Wonder Curl are genuinely impressed and ask me more questions about the business and product. My family have been particularly supportive and they've been spreading the word to everyone they know.



6. Is there anything that you wish you would have done or handled differently?

Since I'm still pretty new, I haven't had time to make too many mistakes. The few that I've made I learn from to not repeat them. My biggest struggle is to stay fully stocked and keeping track so I can reorder what I need on time.



7. What was your biggest hurdle in developing your business?

Creating the formulation for Get Set Hair Jelly. I wanted to make sure this was absolutely perfect before going to market. I've tested so many versions on myself and used friends as my testers also. When I got my first "I love it" review, I knew it was ready. Finances are also a hurdle and having to decide on what I really need as opposed to what I want for the business. Creating a budget and having the right accounting software to track everything is key.



8. How do you stay motivated or what keeps you motivated whenever you hit a bump/pothole in the road or a difficult time?

I believe that Wonder Curl is now bigger than me and I have no other option but to keep it going and make it happen for my customers. I appreciate the repeat business and the reviews people send me when they love a product. To discontinue these amazing products would be cruel ;-)



9. There are quite a few women who are seeking to do what you’ve done. What advice would you give them?

My advice to anyone looking to do this is "to do it", ask lots of questions, find others who have done it and latch onto them for as long as possible. You get the best information from others who have run their own businesses. The Internet is your best friend. I spend hours online researching vendors, software, blogsites, everything that can be relevant to my business. Have a streamlined business model and implement them early to save you from headaches later on. Lastly, be prepared to have several titles. I am the Creator, President, VP of Marketing, COO, CFO and Administrative Assistant of Wonder Curl!



10. Is there anything new & exciting that we can expect from your business in the future?

Get Slick Hair Smoothie is the latest product that I'm crazy about. The next product I'm working on will be an "Everyday Spray" something that you can use before/after and anytime. I prefer products with multi-uses and plays well with others. You will also be able to see me on youtube with a set of How-to videos and "Curls just Wanna Have Fun" series where curly girls discuss their hair.



I'd like to do a promotion for your readers when you post the interview:


Buy a 16oz Get Set Hair Jelly, get 4oz Get Slick Hair Smoothie Free


Buy an 8oz Get Set Hair Jelly, get 2oz Get Slick Hair Smoothie Free


Buy an 8oz Get Slick Hair Smoothie, get 2oz Get Set Hair Jelly Free


All they would have to do is type 'Chocolate Orchid sent me' in the ordering instructions and the free product will automatically be included made with the same scent.

**A note for Scarlett**
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and what you've learned along the way with everyone.  It's always exciting to watch entrepreneurs blossom! I wish you much success with your product line, your business and in life.
Peace and Blessings,
ChocolateOrchid
 
 
You can check out and purchase Wonder Curl products at WonderCurl.com
You can find Scarlett at her blog Wonder Curl.

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