March 9, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Hairstimony, Uncategorized
1. How did you choose the name “that Artista?” During a time of transition, what started as a username on Twitter, evolved into so much more. “Artista” encompasses the artist, the woman and the art. I have been immersed in the arts since the age of four, from being a dancer, to drama and visual
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February 24, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Cuts, Featured
Babys First Haircut went off like a bright light. Within 30 minutes her hair was cleansed, cut, and styled. I shampooed her precious locks with Erayba Hydraker sulfate free shampoo. It’s unique feature is it’s Leave-in Conditioning companion rather than a rinse out conditioner which is perfect for an incredibly fast cleansing and conditioning process
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February 15, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
Breathtaking from curly to straight in no time. Long vibrant curls came in for conditioning, cut and press. Breakdown: Cleanse-Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo Condition- Moroccan Oil Repair Conditioner Style- Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Creme which serves as a leave in moisture treatment and blowout cream. This was cocktailed with the oil treatment. Moroccan Oil
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February 5, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Styles
Nothing is more beautiful than a child. On every level they radiate Gods handiwork. My young client carries this creamy skin, rose lips, and naturally blonde, kinky curly hair! I am so taken by His craftsmanship of this curly beauty. In awe, I asked if I might share it with you all. Reluctantly she said
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February 4, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
Were all trying to avoid heat damage while trying to manage tight curls. Meanwhile most of us desire knee cap length hair, and so a good blowout every now and then can be a great break from a consistent “wash and go” lifestyle. I am a huge fan of the Professional Moroccan Oil line
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January 26, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Events
Textured hair is one of the biggest trends in our marketplace today and not just amongst one genre of women or men. It’s virtually all genres! Inspired by this current trend, Toby Vernay rallied the troops at Puravida Salon and Spa to complete the long awaited textured Photoshoot. In this collection of hair with ridges,
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January 13, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured, Hairstimony
Hairstimony by Casundra Johnson 1. Tell me about your natural journey. My natural hair journey begins in 1999 flipping through one of those black hair magazines, trying to figure out what my next hair style was going to be. I came across a picture that screamed do me, do me, do me. It was a
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January 13, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Products, Styles
First and foremost I have tried almost every twist cream the world has ever known. Back when I started this “natural thang” there were no twist creams; only leave in conditioners and I lived on Parnevu leave in conditioner. I will do a review on this soon. Back to Keracare, this is my #1 twist
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January 6, 2014
| Janelle Sands
| Featured
Little children are sensitive, full of love and admiration for others and constantly seeking approval from us; the important people in their lives. When behind the chair, I see so many young curlies who disapprove of their curls. They look at me with longing eyes wondering if I can straighten their hair to look
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December 24, 2013
| Janelle Sands
| Featured
Can you believe it? She cut this beautiful hair off and empowered another woman or girl by donating to Locks of Love! This woman was one of my first clients as a professional Stylist and through her I learned that “all curls aee created equal.” After styling her hair for the first time,
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