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Monday, January 2, 2012

Silky Wraps Review




  








Girls Sleep Bonnet




 
Roxy at Silky Wraps was kind enough to send her product to us for review. I wore the bonnet to cover a twist-out right before the new year. I received the bonnet pictured above with a beautiful black with white polka dot  lining. Here are the products claims from the site:

Silky Wraps is a modern collection of stylish head wraps & bonnets designed to maintain healthy hair for a variety of hair textures.
Hair Wrap:
- Protects hair from moisture loss.
-Helps preserve your style as you sleep and play.
-Adjustable.
-Generously sized to cover nape and edges.
-Durable and comfortable.
-Suitable for all hair types.
You worked hard to get your style, now protect it with Silky Wraps 

This bonnet does everything it claims and in addition will looks adorable on your little KnapsGirl with the optional ribbon closure.

After two days of wear, My twist-out was preserved without being "squished", It has a more substantial feel than other beauty supply satin bonnets I've owned. I assume the heavier feel will translate to better life in the washer. There are more sedate designs for ladies but I was happy with the rainbow butterflies. :) Roxy also makes wraps for relaxed hair. The wraps cost $19.95 each, that being said and regular readers knowing how cheap thrifty I am, I have found that in this area, it is good to make an investment. I have bought countless beauty supply satin bonnets and long rectangular scarves and they have added up to more than $20 before the year was over (they only seem to make it few months in the washer). I purchased a similar product( at the same price) and never looked back. The only drawback I did find was that the rippled bonnets edge may leave an impression on the forehead. Silky Wraps informes me that it is available with a flat edge. When you decide, in my humble opinion, think carefully about how active your little one is while asleep.


Classic Diva Wrap - review here

I give Silky Wraps 5 of 5 Knaps 
because of:
-the beautiful colors ( appealing to girls)
-good quality (kids do put things through a test)
-competitive pricing with similar quality items

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas- It's contest time!



We are kicking off the holiday season with a contest! 
Use all your styling technique and talent to make yourself (or your little KnapsGirl) look like our KnapsGirls. Submit a photo of the style and we will judge who looks most like our little logos and award a tote bag filled with products from the Design Essentials Naturals line. The tote contains:Natural Curl Cleanser, Natural Moisturizing Conditioner, Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Natural Defining Creme Gel and Natural Curl Stretching Cream  The prize package is worth over $50. :D

Here is a sample entry:
After filling out information below, Johnetta Doe sends the photo below in an attempt to look like Curly Pudding KnapsGirl.


Saturday, December 3, 2011

Hair Rules Review & Update




Saturday, October 29, 2011

Lacefront wigs on children



Derby City Naturals said it all in her blog. I will only add that in viewing the posters response video she compares images of children playing with, switching and modeling wigs to what she did in the initial video.

There is a vast difference between children playing with wigs and applying a lacefront wig to your child and telling her how beautiful she looks.

The mother seems to be a very talented wig designer/stylist I just think she doesn't realize the impact of her actions.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Afro Wigs Offensive?

Halloween is approaching and I've been reading many blog post on racist Halloween costumes. Some costumes are obvious in their offensiveness: All "sexy" professions (because women can't just be professionals), caricatures of traditional costumes of ethnic groups (Native Americans, Asians) but are afro wigs as part of Halloween costumes offensive?

Before I wrote this post, I googled afro wig and was surprised that ANY curly wig is referred to as an afro. The wigs were red, pink and blue, isn't that just a curly wig or even a novelty wig. I don't think these have any relation to my hair or hair texture.

My next problem is how they are advertised:


What's with the silly faces? Is this a hair style that is inherently comedic?

And last but not least, why would a colorless person NEED an afro wig for a costume? If they are invoking the 1970's they can just do straight hairstyles from that era. If they are portraying a person of color isn't wearing and afro wig just as bad as blackface?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Product Junkie art on Etsy

I love it when the artists on Etsy go with their hearts I found these adorable keychain/cell phone charms at LadyInTheWoods .

Shea Lover

Eco Styler User


Product Junkie

How cute are these!

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Fro Fashion Week -Fall 2011 Recap video

See if you can spot me. I appear three times. :D



It looks like just as much fun as it was!

Video courtesy of Thirsty Roots