Mischo Beauty: Miss Jessie's

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Ask Mischo Beauty...

This week's question comes from a reader, who asked the following:

"I have thin hair and when it gets wet it will get VERY curly, is there a product that can loosen my curls? Maybe like a relaxer?"

Well, a relaxer will straighten your hair permanently, so you'll want to stay away from it. But, a texturizer (which is just the mildest form of a relaxer) will loosen your curl pattern - if applied correctly. But, before rushing out for a texturizer, I'd recommend that you try the following curl enhancing products which are recommended for curly hair types:

- Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer
- Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding
- Frederic Fekkai Luscious Curls Cream
- Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream
- Redken Ringlet 07

Now I don't have curly hair, so my recommendations are from those I know who do and who basically swear by the products listed above! I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how you decide to move forward! And as always, please feel free to send me any additional questions you might have. Love your skin.

If you have beauty questions you'd like answered, please send them to mischobeauty@gmail.com.

Super Sweetback's Soft and Long Revenge

Could there be such a thing as a deep conditioner that softens and elongates every curly strand of your hair? The Miss Jessies's brand says yes, it is so, with their Super Sweetback Treatment. With a bubblegum/candy scent that will either carry you on a happy cloud to hair heaven or drive you diabetically batty with every whiff, this concoction definitely leaves hair soft and supple. I chose to apply the conditioner before entering the shower to let the steam penetrate my hair for 15 minutes.

I spent a fair amount of the application time wondering which ingredients led to the odd, slick texture with the consistency of jello-y pudding, but I appreciated the outcome. Once air-dried, my usually spirally coils hung in vibrantly buoyant waves. Shine is not one of the benefits imparted by Super Sweetback, so you will have to figure that one out for yourself with a good finishing product. All said, I am looking forward to guaging the long-term results of use, though learning to tolerate the overly sugary scent will be quite a challenge.

Have you given this conditioning treatment a try? What did you think? -Zee

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week: Miko &Titi Branch (founders of Miss Jessie’s Products and Salon)

As my blog approaches it's 3rd anniversary (yes, it's this Sunday!), I felt it only fitting to feature the two women, Miko and Titi Branch (amazing beauty entrepreneurs!) who are the founder's of Miss Jessie's Products and Salon, and who also inspired my very first blog post!

You see after reading about their products in Essence Magazine, back in 2005 , my mother (who lives in Indiana) had me hunt them down and send her the Curly Pudding and Curly Buttercreme. And after using them, it was instant love!

Those of you who've been following my blog, know I love hair (it's what started this journey) and that I'm building a beauty empire. And so for me, Miko and Titi are a huge inspiration. I've written about them here, here, here, here and here - but, you're invited to check out their redesigned website, new product offerings and styling tutorials.

Love these amazing ladies as much as I do? Let me know!

Mischo Beauty Alert: Miss Jessie's Beauty Event

I love both the entrepreneurial spirit and beauty empire these women have built over the years, and yes, when I grow up, I want to be just like them! LOL. At any rate, I thought you should know about this event. And if you attend, please let us know your thoughts!