Nivea A Kiss Of Moisture Lip Balms

Last year I received the Fresh Sugar lip balm from Sephora as their yearly birthday gift. It took me a while to try it out but when I did...I was hooked. At first, I didn't realize how awesome it was. But when I tried it on my lips as a night treatment before bed is when I saw what a treasure it was. The next morning my lips were baby bottom soft! Long story short, I ran out after being absolutely addicted. When I went to repurchase, I was stunned at the price $25.00. For a lip balm! So I had been on a hunt for something similar in quality without having to break the bank. So, I was browsing at Walgreens, and I came across this. Nivea a kiss of moisture lip balms, and I love them. For $3.99 each, I ended up getting the little tin, which they describe as a lip butter, and the tube in the flavors caramel cream kiss, and milk and honey. I can't get enough of these. I put them on through out the day, and as a night treatment. Both have the same affect. They feel so smooth and creamy, and they definitely have healed my chapped lips. They feel almost exactly the same as the Fresh Sugar balms, but at a fraction of the price! These are not the balms that just sit on top of the lips (smackers, carmex, blistex etc). These really penetrate your skin and heal the lips. I suggest trying these out if your in the market for new lip care.


~Mika J <3

Castor Oil Hair Challenge: Month 2

Hello everyone!

It has been 2 months since I started the Castor Oil Hair Challenge and I'm still seeing positive results! I'm one of the satisfied people who has tried this challenge. I have yet to hear anything bad about Castor Oil for hair growth.

In my last blog (http://lastsliceradio.blogspot.com/2013/03/1-month-of-castor-oil-hair-challenge.html), I stated that I was applying the Castor Oil to my scalp and ends. Well, this time I am using the Castor Oil every day. I don't notice the smokey smell anymore. Maybe it's because I'm used to it or I'm not putting so much on my hair. The edges of my hair has grown and my hair is much thicker than before. After my 3rd month, I'm going to measure my hair to see how much longer it has gotten since the first time I started the challenge. Without measuring, I can already tell that my hair has gotten longer. and that's without straightening my hair. PLEASE NOTE: Your hair will not grow really long overnight. Please know that it could take a few years for your hair to grow all the way down your back. Being a natural means you must be patient. During the long journey, you'll see results. That's one of the most exciting parts of being a natural and doing the 90 day Castor Oil Challenge.

To read my very first blog about the Castor Oil Challenge, check out the following link: http://lastsliceradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/castor-oil-challenge.html . I know it says starting March 1st, but I started the night I posted that blog. I got a little impatient.....oops ;-)

-Markesha xoxo

We Love E.L.F.

E.L.F. (Eyes, Lips, Face) has everything you could imagine when it comes to cosmetics at an affordable price. I fell in love with E.L.F. a year ago and recommended this line to all of my friends. I've tried a number of their products including their makeup brushes, brush cleaners, cream eyeliners and much more. Prices range from $1 up to $20 which is awesome! I purchased a small angled brush for $1.00 to use for my cream eyeliner and I LOVE it!!! I loved it so much, I purchased 5 of them! You can purchase this brand at your local Target stores, Walmart, your local grocery store (at least the grocery stores in Minneapolis) and a few other places. Below are a few of my most favorite products from E.L.F. and what they do:

Brush Shampoo: Anti-bacterial brush cleanser for thorough cleaning in-between makeup applications. Washes away all traces of dirt, makeup, oil and debris from your brush while conditioning the hair to provide a clean and soft application for every use.

Daily Brush Cleaner: An anti-bacterial daily brush cleanser for cleaning in between makeup applications. After using your brush, spray several times on your brushes, wipe off with a cleansing cloth and let air dry.

Cream Eyeliner: Use an eyeliner brush or small angled brush and add cream eyeliner to it.  Apply to the eyelid.

Lip Primer and Plumper: The primer is applied to make your lipstick look brighter and the plumper simply makes your lips look fuller.

Eye Primer and Line Sealer: Eye primer is applied to your eyelid before you add eyeshadow to make your eyeshadow"pop" and the liner sealer transforms your favorite eyeshadow into a waterproof, smudge proof liquid liner with this unique clear liquid and built in felt tip precision eyeliner brush.

Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter: Contains vitamins A&E, Chamomile, Caffeine and Green Tea to moisturize, soothe and tighten the skin around the delicate eye area.

-Markesha xoxo

Nature Made Biotin for Hair Skin and Nails

Good Afternoon!

The Natural Hair girls will know what Biotin is but for those who don't, Biotin is a dietary suppliment that promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. It is very important for this suppliment to be apart of your every day life.

I purchased this bottle of Nature Made Biotin at my local Target store for about $8.49 (don't quote me....I don't remember the exact price but I know it was $8.00+). Before purchasing, I did do some research on Biotin and the brand itself. The only negative I heard from some people was that their hair did not grow. Biotin is not supposed to promote hair growth, it's supposed to make your hair healthier and thicker......which it has done in my case. I started taking Nature Made Biotin back in October 2012. Within a week, I noticed that my hair was real shiny. Not dull like it used to be. A few months went by and I noticed my hair was much thicker and not breaking off as much as it used to. My skin was not as oily either. I have oily skin (my face) and taking the biotin helped. One downside of the product is that it did not promote nail growth. My nails are still breaking off......but I wouldn't discontinue using the product just because of that. Looking at the reviews, I see tons of people noticed that their nails were longer and stronger.

The size of the pill is really tiny. Like the size of a pea. It's easy to swallow and there is no foul taste to it. It's a liquid gel with no side effects. I would definitely recommend biotin to anyone who is looking to see a change in their hair, skin and nails. I am one satisfied customer and if you do your research, you'll see that there are several other satisfied customers as well.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I'm here to help :-)

-Markesha xoxo

1 Month of the Castor Oil Hair Challenge

Hey everyone!

Friday, March 15th will be my first month doing the 90 day Castor Oil Hair Challenge. So far, I have seen some major changes! I'm starting to see new growth which is thicker, my hair has more shine and is longer. Not to mention that hair has grown on the sides where it was thinning before. I am happy with the results and I can't wait to see what the next 2 months will bring!

As I stated in my last blog (http://lastsliceradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/castor-oil-challenge.html) , i'm using Jamaican Black Castor Oil. I add the Castor Oil to my ends and Scalp about 3-4 times a week. I don't use much because this stuff is really thick and can weigh your hair down. I've heard people complain about the "smokey" smell to it but to be honest with you, I don't smell it much. My friends haven't noticed the smell either so it's bad as some think it is.

If you are interested in doing the 90 Day Castor Oil Challenge, I recommend that you visit my first blog posted back on February 14th. I have nothing bad to say about the challenge so I encourage everyone who is trying to grow thicker and longer hair to do this! Below is a picture of my hair. The edges are thicker than what they have been since I added a relaxer to my hair back in July 2012. Right now my hair is in a "Twisted thingie" (lol) so next month, I will post a March and April picture of the length of my hair :-). If you have any questions, please feel free to leave your question in the comment section below. I do respond ;-)

-Markesha xoxo

Wet n Wild is making a comeback

Hello Lovers,

Back in the 90's, Wet n Wild was a huge brand in cosmetics. In the early 2000's, you didn't hear much about them. I must admit, I didn't think Wet n Wild was even in business anymore. Just recently, I came across the brand in a store. I purchased the Wet n Wild Megalast Nailpolish in the color "I Red a Good Book/Balton Rouge". I went home and applied it on my nails. I LOVED it! Later I purchased the colors "2% Milk" and "Candy-licious". Both are also wonderful. The brand made a huge improvement on the brushes. Wet n Wild now has a Mani Curve Pro Brush that does not run off your fingernail and onto your skin. The polish is thick enough to apply one coat too! Usually, when I apply nail polish on my nails, I have to apply 2-3 coats and they chip the next day. With this nail polish, it lasted a whole week! I was so amazed. I told my cohost Tamika to buy the product and she loved it too! She purchased the color "Disturbia". She also said that it only took her one coat of paint to do her nails. I can't wait for Wet n Wild to come out with some Spring colors because i'll definitely stock up on them ;-). Another good thing about Wet n Wild is that you're not paying a ton of money to get a Salon look. Lately, I have noticed that other nail polish brands are tying to charge almost $10.00 for one small bottle of polish.

Another product that Tamika and I love from Wet n Wild is their Lipsticks. I have only purchased the colors "Dollhouse Pink" and "Bare it all" but I plan to buy more colors from this brand because the colors are awesome!!!! They stay on your lips all day and they have a creamy look and feel. The color will not fade later in the day.

Last thing I have purchased from Wet n Wild is "Cover All". It's a cover stick that hides dark marks and blemishes on your face. Apply the stick on the parts of your face that needs it then put on your makeup. That's it!!! It truly hides your dark marks! I can't wait to try the many other products that Wet n Wild has to offer because honestly, I don't have anything negative to say about this brand!

-Markesha xoxo