Thursday, January 24, 2013

I'm Just Beeyoutiful! - Spotlight on Genevieve

This spotlight highlights another satisfied Just Bee You'ser, Genevieve. Read on to find out how she takes care of her big beautiful kinky hair. Enjoy!

Tell us about your hair…
My hair is kinky. More of a "Z" pattern than a curl. I have had natural hair up until age 16. I jerry curled it for two years and then got fed up and grew out the chemicals. It took a year for me to get to shoulder length and then I cut off the straight ends. I texturize from time to time but it doesn’t seem to make a difference...sigh...its overwhelmingly thick and resists the texturizer chemicals. I am now 27 yrs old.


Describe your hair care regimen (including the products you use)?
Co-wash with Tressemé curl hydration every weekend, while detangling. I shampoo with sulphate free shampoo named Creme of Nature: Argan oil every 2-3 weeks. I use Shea & Aloe Hair Soufflé from Just Bee You! as my "grease" replacer LOL. I use that product about twice a week or when ever my hair feels dry. I use grape seed oil to seal and to add shine. For daily care I spritz it with water and slick with ampro or eco styler alcohol free gel.


How long have you been using “Just Bee You!” products? How has your experience with the product line been so far?
I have been using JBY products for a very very wonderful year! It has exceeded my expectations because I was so accustomed to using grease (which only coats the hair shaft). I cannot imagine my life with out Shea & Aloe Hair Soufflé.

What is your favourite “Just Bee You!” product?
You probably guessed it! Shea & Aloe Hair Soufflé.


What are 5 hair items / products you can’t live without?
   1. Shea aloe souffle
   2. Spray bottle (with water)
   3. Half Wigs that blend with my natural hair well (life savers)
   4. Tresseme conditioner
   5. Gel (alcohol free and must be max hold...MUST BE MAX HOLD!!!!!)


beach hair
What are some of the lessons you've learnt on the journey to healthy hair?
Water is my hair's best friend and I must use oils and things that penetrate the hair shaft.


What one piece of advice would you give to anyone trying to maintain healthy hair?
Not all products work for all hair. Experimentation is key. Also, your hair is your responsibility. Therefore, if you have to find time to manage it, do your best. If it means using chemicals, weaves braids etc, do that BUT make sure the health of your real/natural hair is preserved under it all.


What do you love most about your hair?
Love my hair because of its versatility!

big chop!







big hair!
pressed hair on my wedding day
pressed hair on my wedding day
half wigs - come in handy for a change of pace


I do hope you enjoyed this spotlight, look out for many more! Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the blog as a spotlight give me a shout.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

I'm Just Beeyoutiful! - Spotlight on Ria

I'll be highlighting different Just Bee You'sers and their experiences with the products. This spotlight is on my sister, Ria, who was my first customer so I figured it's only fair that she should get the first spotlight too! No, I haven't paid or bribed her to make any of these statements =) In any event, the pictures of her hair should speak for themselves... enjoy the first spotlight and look out for many more!  

Tell us about your hair…
My hair is relaxed and has been since I was twelve. I’ve had bursts of 'natural-ness' along the way, but it’s mostly been relaxed.
Describe your hair care regimen (including the products you use)?
I wash every two weeks: any shampoo or conditioner will do. Then I moisturize with my ever faithful Herbal Hair Spritz, followed by Oils ‘n’ Herbs, and solid 'hair crack' aka Shea & Herbs Hair Butter from "Just Bee You!" and any setting lotion. I keep it set or wrapped during the week and always sleep in a silky head wrap.

How long have you been using “Just Bee You!” products? How has your experience with the product line been so far?
About seven years! Before the company existed =) I have no complaints.... only compliments.

What is your favourite “Just Bee You!” product?
The Herbal Hair Spritz. I love the way it tingles on my scalp, and when I have new growth coming in it keeps it very soft.

What are 5 hair items / products you can’t live without?
1.       my rollers
2.       Herbal Hair Spritz
3.       Olive Oil conditioner (ORS replenishing pak)
4.       my silky head scarf
5.       my boar bristle hair brush

What are some of the lessons you’ve learnt on the journey to healthy hair?
Take care of your hair ends. Keep up with wrapping and setting even with inches of new growth on your head.

What one piece of advice would you give to anyone trying to maintain healthy hair?
Stay away from tight headbands and ‘woogies’ [ponytail holders], they can thin out your hair line or cause a short patch or bald patch in the back, especially if you wear your ponytail in the same place almost every day.

What do you love most about your hair?
 It’s shiny, strong, long and the envy of the party! =)



(If you'd like to be featured as a spotlight, let me know! Give me a shout)