The Best Movies To Watch This Thanksgiving

24 Nov, 2022

November is the month of Thanksgiving. It is one of the most anticipated months of the whole year. This would include February for Valentine’s Day, The Fourth of July, Halloween in October and Christmas, and New Year’s Eve in December.

The Thanksgiving Season

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all the little things in life. It’s a time when people gather with their friends and family and spend quality time with one another. Although the most memorable part of the holiday is the food, the engagements should be top of the list. Speaking of lists I have created a list of a few of the best movies to watch this Thanksgiving holiday. Many of these are probably already some of your favorites. Others will be something to watch in order for you and your family to create new memories.

I tried my best to come up with movies that the whole family will love. They depict various scenarios in which we should either be thankful for what we have or blessed beyond measure. Some of them are tear-jerkers I will admit. A few others bring a sense of comedic relief that will fill your spirit with togetherness. These movies will surely be worthwhile as you ease your way into the Christmas season. I hope you enjoy and have a Happy THANKSGIVING from my home to yours.

The movie A Thousand Words feature Eddie Murphy and Kerri Washington as the main characters. Eddie Murphy is portrayed as the leading role of Jack McCall. During the movie, Jack finds an unusual tree in his yard after meeting with a spiritual guru. He later discovers that with each word he speaks, a leaf drops from the tree. Eventually, Jack refuses to speak at all. He does this because he believes that his silence will keep the tree, and him, alive.

His choice to be silent in turn tends to cause turmoil in his work. This also causes strain on his marriage and his friendships. Would he finally figure out a way to ensure his survival or should he just live his life like it’s golden while he can? The appearance of the tree holds a very valuable lesson on the consequences of every word he speaks. That’s if he ever gets to speak again. In the movie of course. I think this is an extremely great movie to watch this Thanksgiving.

A Beautiful Mind	City of Angels
About Time	Click
A Bugs Life	Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	Cold Turkey
A Family Thanksgiving	Coming To America
A Goofy Movie	Cool Runnings
A League Of Their Own	Crooklyn
Alice In Wonderland	DeadFall
Annie	Dear John
Ants	Dennis The Menace
A Walk To Remember	Dumb And Dumber
Babe	Dumbo
Bambi	Eat, Pray, Love
Bedknobs And Broomsticks	Finding Forrester
Beethoven	Forrest Gump
Bicentennial Man	Free Birds
BIG	Freedom Riders
Big Fish	Garfield’s Thanksgiving
Big Mamas House	Ghost
Breakfast At Tiffany’s	Grease
Bruce Almighty	Guess Who?
Bugs And Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip	Half Baked
Cheaper By The Dozen	Hannah And Her Sisters
Chicken Little	Hansel & Gretel

Thanksgiving Movies, Hard ball — Hard Ball

Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle	Next Day Air
Hercules	October Sky
Home For The Holidays	Of Mice And Men
Home On The Range	Oliver And Company
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids	Patch Adams
Horton Hears A Who	Paul Bunyan
How High	Pay It Forward
It Could Happen To You	Pirates Of The Caribbean
I Think I Love My Wife	Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Jack And Jill	Precious
James And The Giant Peach	Ratatouille
Jerry Maguire	Richie Rich
Lady And The Tramp	Robin Hood
Locke	Sausage Party
Love At The Thanksgiving Parade	Scent Of A Woman
Mary Poppins	Scooby Doo Movie
Matilda	She’s Gotta Have It
Meet The Fockers	Sister Act
Men Of Honor	Sleepless in Seattle
Miracle On 34th Street	Son In Law
Mrs. Doubtfire	Soul Food
Mulan	Soul Man
My Girl 1& 2	Space Jam
National Lampoon Holiday Reunion	Snow White
Nerds	Stuart Little

Thanksgiving Movies, Sweet November — Sweet November

The Adams Family Values	The Preachers Wife
The Aristocrats	The Princess And The Frog
The Breakfast Club	The Pursuit Of Happyness
The Family Man	The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
The FiveHeartbeats	The Temptations
The Flintstones	The Thanksgiving Movie
The Gingerbread Man	The Weather Man
The House Of Yes	The Wiz
The Hunger Games	The Wizard Of Oz
The Indian In The Cupboard	Tower Heist
The Land Before Time	Uncle Buck
The Last Song	UP
The Lion King	Vanilla Sky
The Little Mermaid	Veggie Tales
The Little Rascals	Waynes World
The Neverending Story	We Are The Millers
The Ninja Turtles	What Dreams May Come
The Notebook	Who Framed Roger Rabbit
The Nutty Professor Meet The Klumps	Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
The Parent Trap	Yes Man

This Is Currently My 100th Post Celebrate With Me!

20 Nov, 2022

Okay, guys let me go ahead and let you know that this post will include plenty of ramblings. I will boast of my successes and move past many of my failures. All in all, we will be celebrating my 100th post today! Now, where shall we begin?

Creating A Domain Name

On October 8, 2013, I purchased the domain name hotstylesbringsmiles.com. Why did I do this? Well, let me give you the back story. So I was bored a few years ago and was looking for something to do. I stumbled across a free ebook on how to build a website. NOW, I was very technology friendly but had no idea how to build a website. Never would have even thought that it would be something I’d do let alone read an ebook. (Don’t judge me) Like many other people who have tons of subscriptions and free stuff, they don’t use I thought I would be the same.

I was slightly intrigued though and wanted to see just what he was talking about. I mean for a free ebook what the heck I thought. How did I come across the free ebook I couldn’t even tell you. So the ebook that I downloaded way back before creating a website was a thing called ZZZ Profits. So after downloading this free ebook I decided to peek in and began to read. The ebook was a simple step-by-step book on how to create a website. Me not having anything else to do I started reading it and following the steps. So a domain name was purchased.

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Where Did The Name Come From?

How did I come up with the name? I have absolutely no idea how I came up with the domain name or even why. All I know is that I needed something that was unique. Something that wasn’t already taken and something that would give me something to talk about. So I have always been low-key obsessed with the painting called the Mona Lisa. It’s very popular, high in value, and exceedingly sought after. BOOM, Hot Styles Bring Smiles was created.

The Mona Lisa 100th Post Day — The Monalisa

If you know anything about the ordeal surrounding the painting it would make sense. So basically a painting of a lady sitting in front of a window got stolen. This painting was a half-length portrait painting by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was considered an archetypal masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance.

After creating a domain name I selected a hosting site and took off. This was the first time I created a website. Unfortunately, I lost my laptop with all my important links, sites, and content so I shut the page down. It was saddening but it was also just me seeing if I could actually do it and I DID. I followed all the steps in the ebook and read the entire content in the ebook.

That was a huge accomplishment for me. So here I am a second time creating a web blog site from scratch. This was done by using some of the knowledge I learned from the ebook as well as new things I learned along the way.

My 100th Post

This site that I am currently on began on February 16, 2022. And here we are on my 100th post for my new website which is a HUGE accomplishment. I am very proud of myself and encourage myself as well as others to remain consistent with my goals. This can be any life goal big or small. Although I can’t quite remember how many posts I had on my previous page I know that it may have been close to 100 as well. Happy 100th post-day to me!

My first post was very simple and basically empty. I had no specific topic to write about or any substance at all for that matter. My main goal at that time was to create a post and post it. Something that would get me started and eventually turn into something great and it did. Here we are celebrating all my efforts that were not in vain. I should probably go revisit that post and edit it but I won’t. I want it to remain as it is so it can be something I look back on and laugh about.

Getting Started

Creating this site was hard work. At first, I had to figure out the proper layout for my site. I wanted it to be unique and different so I worked diligently to get it almost completely the way I wanted. Yes, some changes will be made but for the most part, this will do for now. did not want to use a theme or template because I wanted this to be something that you haven’t seen before. Ya know like a “basic blog” with lots of blank space and lists. As of now, I have a category list that contains 18 sections with at least one post in each category.

Doing this would give me a wide variety of topics to cover. Although this may seem like more work for me to do it would eliminate becoming bored. My favorite category on this site is definitely the nail category. My second favorite would be hair. These will be the categories that I intend on posting the most content on along with the others.

Pond's Perfect Colour Complex Beauty Cream

20 Nov, 2022

What Is Pond’s Beauty Cream?

Pond’s Perfect Colour Complex in an Anti-Marks Beauty Cream. This cream is designed for people who have normal To oily skin. This product is clinically proven to fade away dark marks for a smoother and even-toned appearance. It also works to boost the skin’s natural brightening ability for a perfect, natural-looking, and radiant complexion.

How Do You Use It?

This cream is supposed to be used as a beauty cream. This means that it was made to be used on your face. While that may be true I personally use this product on other areas of the body. After the skin where the product will be used is thoroughly clean apply the product. Start by determining how much of the product will be needed.

This is by observing the area where you will be placing the product. Most times if you are using this on your face a dime size amount or less will work. Some people may want to use this product as a lotion or on the hands, neck, or shoulders. Basically wherever there are dark marks that you want to eliminate.

When I use this on my face I place a little bit of the product on the back of my hand. I take a little off with the ball of my finger (the tip to be simple) and place small dots over all the dark marks on my face. After doing that I gently massage the cream into my face in small circles. I do this until it feels like the area had “dried out” to ensure that the cream is absorbed into my skin.

These are a few of my current skincare products

My Personal Pond’s Review

Let me begin by saying I have very sensitive skin. While many people “Claim” they have sensitive skin I actually do. Many people just use that as an excuse as to why they have bad skincare routines. So with that being said, I have VERY sensitive skin. this causes me to have to try and test out many different products until I can find one that will work for me. Having this type of problem I will immediately know if this product is not for me.

Shortly after using the item on my skin, I will begin to notice my skin breaking out. This will occur a few hours after or early the next morning. This sucks because that just means now I will have more dark marks to clear and cover once the acne subsides. I will say that I don’t typically have that issue using this product even though I was slightly skeptical.

I actually love this beauty cream for my skin. I have been using this product as a staple item along with other skincare items in my normal routine. It is a lightweight cream with a mild scent. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy, doesn’t create additional acne, and slowly but surely fades dark marks.

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My Top 5 Most FAQs About My Natural Hair

14 Nov, 2022

Natural Hair Growth — Rear view of young girl combing her healthy long hair

1. How long have you been growing your hair?

I have been growing my natural hair since my birth date. No, I do not mean to be offensive but it is the honest truth. That said, allow me to elaborate on why I made that statement. The first reason is that any hair that grows directly from your scalp is considered your natural hair. This can be relaxed hair, natural hair, permed, cut, colored or dreadlocks. All of it is considered your “natural” hair as long as there is no extension from an artificial source connected to your real hair.

I have been growing my hair since about June 2011. When I first started growing my natural hair out it was relaxed. So I was in a transitioning state from relaxed to relaxer free. After fully transitioning I did a big chop in July 2015. Altogether I have been growing my natural hair for 11 years. After the big chop, I have been relaxed and chemical-free for 7 years and counting.

2. How often do you wash your hair?

I wash my hair as often as I need to shampoo it. I probably should wash my hair more often but I do not. I would say that I washed my hair once a month. If not once a month I would shampoo and condition it every 6-8 weeks. Why do I do this? First I will start off by saying my hair tends to be very dry. So washing it would dry my hair out more than it already is.

I try not to use too many products on my hair so that it doesn’t have much build-up which would cause my hair to be greasy or dirty. I only use hair lotions or leave-in conditioners the majority of the time after I shampoo. And lastly, I don’t frequently use hair gels, hair grease, or hair spray. Those items will leave the most residue on your hair which will cause product build-up and itching which will require you to have to wash your hair more often.

3. Is your hair relaxed or natural?

My hair is currently 100% natural hair. When I say 100 percent I mean that it is chemical-free. I do not use hair relaxers, perms, or any type of hair coloring on my hair. I would like to add some color to it or possibly a texturizer but I am undecided at the moment.

4. Is it hard to manage your natural hair?

Yes, it is a lot of hard work managing my hair especially as it gets longer. My hair is very thick and coily. This makes wash days a struggle for me without proper hair care preparation. Shampooing is fun but once washing it is done I have to style it and that’s where the challenge begins. Detangling is a task because I have to try my best not to create knots in my hair. If I have knots I have to separate the hair carefully so that I don’t cause breakage.

5. Do you like your natural hair?

I love my natural hair. I love the way my hair looks while it’s being shampooed. My texture looks great and my curls are very bouncy. My relaxed hair was a bit limp and thin and I used to have a ton of split ends. This may be because I did not know how to properly care for my hair at such a young age. When your hair is relaxed you can see every inch of breakage and you tend to have TONS of heat damage from flat ironing to hide your new growth.

Celebrate National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day

13 Nov, 2022

Happy National Soup For The Soul Day!

So I was getting ready to prepare a few Thanksgiving posts and I came across this website while doing my research. I initially intended on creating this post on National Health Observances but the website thespruce.com listed a ton of other observances that I thought may be a bit more interesting. The following post contains all the National Holidays and Observances for the month of November. While I may be a bit behind on the dates I was very much inspired and will go ahead and pick up from where we are.

Today is November 12th so according to the post, today is Chicken Soup for the Soul Day & World Pneumonia Day. Chicken Soup For The Soul Day is a day that is a celebration of the healing of souls. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is an American self-help, consumer goods, and media company based in Cos Cob, Connecticut. If you haven’t heard of Chicken Soup For The Soul it is a book series that is solely about inspirational stories about people and their everyday lives.

Celebrate with a soup for the soul!

World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about pneumonia and highlights its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in one or both lungs. This is characterized by a severe cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty in breathing. Preventing this infection can be done by avoiding people who are sick.

If you are sick try your best to stay away from others as much as possible to avoid getting them sick as well. You can also help prevent respiratory infections by making sure that you wash your hands regularly. When you wash your hands wash them with soap and scrub your hands and forearms for at least 20 seconds. After washing your hands thoroughly dry them off completely and use a hand sanitizer. This will be an additional layer of protection against the spread of germs.

Clean and disinfect the surfaces that are used most often. You can do this by using disposable disinfectant wipes or an aerosol spray with paper towels. A rag will be just as good but it may potentially leave behind germs if it is reused before it has been washed and sanitized properly.

If you have a bad cough and have spells of coughing and sneezing carry tissues with you. When You do cough or sneeze do so into a tissue or into your elbow or sleeve. Wash and sanitize your hands if you have to blow your nose and discard the used tissues immediately.

Limiting contact with cigarette smoke or quitting smoking. While doing this be sure that you do not share cigarettes or consume alcoholic beverages while you are sick. Take good care of all the other medical conditions you may have. These include those such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. While doing that be sure that you remain up to date with all of your vaccines and shots.

How To Break The Ice When Building A Relationship

13 Nov, 2022

To Break the ice or Not?

Entering into a new relationship can be hard. This is especially true when you aren’t quite sure how you should be communicating. Trying to break the ice in the beginning stages can be a struggle when you don’t know what you want to know. I know that was a mouthful. What I’m really trying to say is that although we care about your favorite color and your favorite sports team, we need to know more. What do we want to know though?

We want to know EVERYTHING but we don’t want to be viewed as offensive or nosey. The following questions are an easy way to get a glimpse of your partner’s intentions while letting them know a bit about you. This will allow you to ease your way into their personal space or quickly head for the nearest exit.

1. How Can I best support you when you are having a bad day?

Normally we would attempt to avoid having bad days in a relationship. Unfortunately, that isn’t possible for most of us while being in a serious relationship. This is due to two people joining together to live in harmony as a unit instead of as individuals. I don’t tend to have bad days perse but when I do have a bad day I would like for my partner to be attentive to my needs. Not materialistic or babying me but knowing when I need someone to talk to or a moment to myself. That’s the best way to support me when having a bad day. Buying me things is a lot easier for me though. (Insert laugh here)

2. How often do you think about me when we are apart?

I will be the first to admit that I actually enjoy being alone most time. I know it sounds lame but it’s actually not. While that may be true I also love all the clinginess my partner has to offer as long as it’s not too much. I like texting all day and falling asleep on the phone at night. I like you coming to visit me and all that good stuff. NOW with that being said I just have one request.

DONT be BORING. That tends to be annoying. If you don’t have much to say just message me and let me know you thought about me and leave it at that. Call me and let me know that you had a bit of free time and you wanted to hear my voice. When the conversation becomes dull be able to sense that and HANG UP. But don’t try to rush me off the phone if I’m still talking. lol

3. What is your biggest fear when it comes to dating and relationships?

Relationships don’t scare me much these days. I’m more of a social person so I tend to meet people all the time and capture their engagement. The only thing that scares me about being in relationships now is the fact that most people have trust issues. Myself included. I find it a lot harder to trust people when going into new relationships because we all have the same feelings. We aren’t quite sure if the person we are dating is trustworthy even though they haven’t given us a reason not to believe them. Past hurts can hinder us and be our stumbling blocks when moving into new relationships.

Also, many people who are middle-aged have plenty of previous relationships as well as children from them. Bringing children into new relationships is always complicated. Stepping into a new relationship with long-term goals can be hard once the children have met and gotten to know your partner. My fear is I will end up getting stuck in a bad relationship “Just for the kids”.

4. What qualities do you appreciate the most in your partner?

I appreciate my partner being on time and present. Being late is one of my biggest pet peeves. I always strive to be on time and in place when I need to or should be. This is mainly because I actually care about what people think about me and how I am perceived at work and in relationships. Having a partner or spouse make plans for us and not show up or show up late annoys me. Also, this alters my mood and I don’t even want to be bothered anymore. Not being present is another way to annoy me and cause me to draw back from the relationship.

Being present is a good way to indicate to your partner that you are “In this together”. Being missing in action majority of the dating stage can pose many red flags. This in turn can cause many problems in your relationship, especially during the early stages. Once a person sees you being inconsistent they will start to treat you differently and that will cause them to begin looking elsewhere. If you want a thriving relationship be sure to be PRESENT and show up ON TIME.

5. What is your attitude toward dating?

I love dating. I love everything about going on dates, meeting new people, and building new relationships. I like hanging out and spending time with my partner as much as possible. I enjoy texts and talking on the phone. I absolutely love to talk on the phone! I will talk your head off but I do listen more than I talk. Dating can be scary when it comes to the length of time knowing people and wanting to move forward. I’m not sure how I feel about the 90-day rule and things like that because it could be a waste of time. (I am not condoning any particular behaviors here I’m just saying”).

How To Wear Graphic T-Shirts This Fall/Winter

11 Nov, 2022

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Graphic T-Shirts are a great way to express yourself. This is the easiest way for you to showcase your fashion style as well as your personality. They typically come in a wide variety of colors, prints, logos, and catchphrases. Graphic tees are one of my favorite fashion items in my wardrobe. While they may seem like a casual dressed down and comfortable fabric choice, they can also be worn in a very stylish and dressy fashion. Here are a few of my favorite Graphic T-Shirt looks.

Graphic T-Shirts & Skirts

Let me start off by saying this is the look that inspired me to create this post. I had been browsing the web for ideas that would be used for another post. I was also in the process of going through my bookmarks and cleaning them out. This was done to free up some computer space and make room for new website hoards. So I clicked on this website that had been saved for ages just to see if the page was still active and IT WAS! So I start clicking links just to see why I had bookmarked the page and found this hidden gem! (Fashionbombdailyshop.com) Let the church say AMEN.

I love this whole photograph. The model looks stunning and the outfit is BOMB. I specifically like the fact that she paired an X-Men graphic T-shirt with a leather jacket. Not only the jacket but a sheer tutu skirt was also thrown into the mix. Along with the skirt, a pair of heels and the shoulder bag made a great addition to the outfit. YASSS LAWD I will gladly take the scenic route!

Okay, I’m almost certain that Beyoncé isn’t wearing a graphic tee but it can definitely pass for one. I mean really how would you know? It’s actually a designer Balenciaga crop top with a matching mini skirt. I like this look because the crop top is very pigmented and looks like it may be made with a suede or velvet fabric. The color is a great contrast paired with the matching designer skirt. The colors are very vibrant and are perfectly fitting for her golden highlighted Aubrey Hepburn style bangs. The chained clutch shoulder bag is not clearly depicted in the photograph but it is perfectly paired to complete the look.

This is another one of my favorite graphic t-shirt looks. I like this look for many different reasons. The first reason I like this look is because it closely resembles an I Love NY tee which I LOVE. The second reason I like this outfit is because I recall seeing a video online of a lady dancing in a fast food restaurant wearing a this hat as a hair weave look. I would post the video but her outfit was a bit rauncy. I did enjoy the video though.

Also the plastic leather skirt with the metal zipper is ultra sheek. The long trench coat is also a great addition to the look because it hides the haters while I am in the process of “flexing”. And lastly I love this look because the hat resembles upside down micky mouse ears and the red heart can pass for his shorts. If you didn’t hear the musical notes that go with this photo you might be a hater. (Insert Laugh here)

This look is very hip and sexy. I love the color of the jean jacket and the pairing of it with a leather skirt. The stocking look great with the color scheme of the outfit. The look is very simple, yet causal and sexy. I also think that the boot length is perfect for the completion of the outfit. This is a very feminine, grunge emo style dress that that is very lively and colorful. This also reminds me of a collection of “Who wore it better looks” that I saw online recently. The jean jacket was the focal point of the collection but it was a matching top and bottom jean outfit set.

This look is very chic. I love the graphic tee design and the plaid patterned wrap around skirt. Let me stress my love for the wrap around skirt. This is one of those items you remember wearing in your younger days but don’t see them that often. I love the cardigan sweater that she is wearing as well. Navy blue is one of the colors that looks great on me and this can be worn during the spring or fall. I like the accessories that she is wearing as well as her yellow pumps. I did say she was wearing yellow pumps right? You definitely got served with this look hunty!

Let’s talk about this look right here. At first glance you wouldn’t think this look went together. Thats what I thought initially until I really started to pay attention the the complete outfit. There were multiple photos of this one look taken at different angles and with different poses. I chose this particular photo so I could really analyze the look. So first of all the phone in hand is VERY important.

Okay so after doing the proper research I found the shirt online. It is an Iron Maiden style graphic T-Shirt. Iron Maiden is an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London. The skirt resembles an angry face but paired with the tee it reminds me of the pacman game. With that being said she is carrying a medium cream colored handbag. The knee high boots complete the look with a bit of dressiness to her semi casual ensemble.

How To Stop Nail Biting In Adults And Children

10 Nov, 2022

Nail biting is very common among most people. While this seems like the habit of most children, many adults suffer from this disorder as well. People tend to bite their nails without realizing they are doing it. This is typically due to being involved in other daily activities. It’s not always clear when, why or how someone develops this particular habit, but once it starts it can be difficult to manage.

What Is Nail Biting?

Nail biting or chewing on your nails is a type of body-focused repetitive behavior labeled as onychophagia. This is commonly known as a stress-relieving and or typical nervous habit. It includes biting the cuticle and soft tissue surrounding the nail as well as biting the nail itself.

Initially, it begins with looking at your nails for a few moments then consciously deciding to remove the hanging nail by placing your fingers in your mouth. Soon after the nail will be removed. Although the nail may not have grown back yet people who suffer from this condition will simply chew or gnaw at anything that may resemble a nail or excess skin which can be removed by biting.

This can include hanging nails and minimal nail new growth. Often times people who bite their nails have shorter nails as well as nails that barely protrude from the nail bed. (This is the meaty area where the nail forms). They may have bleeding on or around the bitten areas and may have torn skin surrounding the cuticle areas. They may bite these areas as well if there is no actual nail present during their episodes.

Nail Biting Causes

People who suffer from this condition may also suffer from any one of the other nervous habits such as thumb-sucking, nose-picking, hair-twisting or pulling, tooth-grinding, and picking at skin. You may begin to bite your nails at random or specific times during your life. Most people bite their nails in times of stress or excitement, or in times of boredom or inactivity.

You may bite your nails when you have feelings of Impatience, frustration, or boredom. Once nail biting becomes a habit during these times, it can become your go-to behavior when these feelings arise. If you are stuck in an area where you have to wait for a long period of time you may bite your nails. This can be due to the lack of reading materials, cell phone service, or company. This can cause you to be frustrated which would be another event that leads to the habit.

Biting your nails can be a nervous habit, possibly an effort to find temporary relief from stress and anxiety. Boredom would lead to nail biting because it would give you a way to keep yourself occupied. Sometimes, nail biting is it’s an absentminded tendency rather than a conscious choice during moments of intense concentration. You might not be aware that you’re biting your nails while trying to work out a problem. This can be during times when you are reading a book, watching television, or talking on the phone.

Conditions Associated With Nail Biting

Onychophagia can also be associated with serious mental health conditions, such as:

Emotional or psychological problems
Nail biting can be
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Tourette Syndrome

Impulsive, recurrent behaviors that center on one’s own body are known as body-focused repetitive behaviors. They occasionally have the potential to be harmful and negatively impact someone’s appearance. When engaging in the behaviors, the person is frequently unaware of them; however, if they are, it is typically because they are using the BFRB as a coping mechanism for stress or anxiety. ADHD and OCD can cause severe and accessive nail biting in adults and children.

Not everyone with these disorders bites their nails. By the same token, biting your nails doesn’t mean you have a psychological disorder. People who begin biting their nails as children eventually outgrow the habit. For others, quitting is a lifelong habit that can be extremely difficult. Many people bite their nails for the following reasons, typically during these events.

Nail Biting Side Effects

Abnormal-looking nails
Bleeding around the nail and cuticle area
Fungal infections of the nail plate and surrounding skin
Illness due to passing bacteria and viruses from your fingers to your face and mouth
Harm to teeth such as chipping, misalignment, and dental resorption
Nail soreness

Natural Home Remedies

Use a Stress Ball or a Fidget Spinner
Rub garlic on your nails
Paint your fingernails
Use artificial nails

Anti-Bite Nail Products

Nail Quail – Strong Will Anti-Nail Biting Click Pen

This on-the-go, brush-on solution in an easy-to-use click pen makes for a quick, one-handed application. It is designed to stop the nail-biting habit to help regain confidence, comfort, and nail health. This intensely bitter formula has no sheen or smell and is derived from natural ingredients. Strong Will can be used on fingernails, cuticles, skin, and any other affected areas, and is safe to use on top of conventional nail polish and other nail applications.

STOP NAIL BITING Treatment

This product is an easy-to-apply nail polish that has a very bitter taste. This will discourage you from biting your nails and allow your nails to grow and repair themselves back to a more healthy state. This nail-biting oil is made with organic oils that are safe for children and also great for teenagers and adults.

Honest 10 Nail Biting Treatment

This kit includes a bitter nail polish that can be applied to the nail to stop nail biting. It also has a nail file, a hang-nail trimmer, a progress chart & fun emoji sticker. This kit will work for children and adults to combat their nail-biting habits.

The Best Type Of Dryers For All Your Hair Needs

1 Nov, 2022

There are many different hair dryers available for most or all of your hair needs. They are made for specific hair types, hair textures, and hairstyle outcomes. When you begin shopping for such a device there are four main “Types” of hair dryers available. These are the most popular and standard makes of these drying devices. These drying devices and equipment fall into one of four categories which are hooded, handheld, travel-size, and bonnet dryers.

Handheld Blowers

The Handheld drying device is the most commonly used type of hair dryer. This is the simplest form for use and the most popular. These types are lightweight which makes them very convenient to use. The handheld blow dryer is simple in structure, with additional accessories to make use easier. They typically have a motor along with heating wires inside the body. The motor’s propellers generate airflow which is heated by the wires. The airflow speed and blow-drying temperatures can be changed by the buttons on the handle.

The Bonnet Dryer

Andis Bonnet Hair Dryers — Andis Bonnet Hair Dryer

Bonnet hair dryers are becoming more popular in the beauty world. Bonnet dryers are similar to a standard hooded hair dryer. The only difference is that these dryers are portable. These hair dryers may or may not have a stand included and are typically less expensive. The hooded part of the dryer is made out of a softer material and inflates when turned on.

Some of these have a device that hooks the bonnet and hose to the machine that inflates the bonnet with warm or cool air. Other bonnet dryers only consist of the bonnet and hose which can be hooked to your standard blow dryer. They work by drying the hair evenly all around the head and are especially great for curly hair, rollers, and intensifying hair treatments.

Travel Hair Dryer

Aria Beauty Compact Hair Dryers — Aria Beauty Too Cute!

A travel hair dryer is usually created with a more compact design. They are smaller in shape and lighter in weight. These types of hair dryers usually will have a folding handle and come in small bags or carrying cases. They are perfect for people who like to bring these items along with them when traveling. They don’t take up much space and can be used where ever an outlet is available. Some types of travel dryers include the following:

Hooded Hair Dryer

Buy-Rite Kate Professional Hair Dryer and Chair Combo

The hooded Hair Dryer is a beauty salon equipment staple. These types of dryers are created with a chair that allows customers to sit under. This hooded hair dryer style offers clients precise drying time and drying temperature. They are not suitable for quick blowouts or hair strengthening at length. They provide the most comfortable drying method for people who have thick and long hair that may need additional drying time.

This dryer style tends to be more on the bulkier side which causes it to be very space-consuming. One benefit of this is that it makes them harder to move and more durable. To make these hooded hair dryers more portable, some hooded hair dryers feature a stand and wheels. This allows people to easily move them and change the height of the hair dryer hoods.

My Favorite Healthy Hair Haul Products This Year| Part 2

31 Oct, 2022

Healthy Hair Scalp Tonic Nourishing Daily — “I get a commission for purchases or clicks made through links in this post.”

Healthy Hair Basics

Shampooing and conditioning are the main ingredients for healthy hair. Along with that you also need to add moisture back to your hair. This can be done in various ways including grease, oils, leave-in conditioners, and deep conditioning among other things. Your scalp is one very important component of having healthy hair. This is because that is where your hair begins to show signs of health. Scalp tonics are great for adding stimulation to the scalp area and promoting hair growth.

Nourishing Daily Scalp Tonic

Nourishing Daily Scalp Tonic is made with organic quinoa and pea sprout. This scalp tonic is jam-packed with essential nutrients that are intended to add nourishment to your hair and scalp. This will be beneficial toward your goal of creating healthy-looking hair. Using a scalp tonic will allow you to have thicker and fuller hair by stimulating the hair follicles at the root.

Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It’s a herbaceous annual plant that is grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. The seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains. There are two types of grain used in beauty products: hydrolyzed quinoa and quinoa-seed extract. Hydrolyzed quinoa, is the form that is used in most hair and skin-care products.

This particular protein penetrates your hair strands to make them stronger and more resistant to damage. The products that you use which contain the whole actual plant seed will inform you that it has “quinoa extract”. This will give you the most potent nutrients in your hair and skin care routines. This would be best for people who want to use more natural and organic care products.

Pea sprouts have incredible benefits that promote healthy hair growth. They provide nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth including vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, and iron. Studies show that pea sprout extract helps shorten the telogen or resting, phase of the hair growth cycle. This causes an acceleration of the hair follicles’ transition into the anagen or growing, phase.

Daily topical application of pea growth extract to the scalp can result in improved hair density. Research suggests that pea sprout extract stimulates the dermal papilla cells to produce signaling molecules that initiate the growth cycle of hair follicles.

The pea sprout is used to revitalize and refresh the scalp and the Quinoa helps to repair and protect the hair strands. This product is meant to be used on your scalp but it can be used on your hair strands as well. When this product is sprayed on your scalp it leaves a tingling feeling on your scalp. This lets you know that this product is working and stimulating the scalp and the hair follicles.

The scalp tonic has a very pleasant smell and the stimulation is very relaxing. This product should be used for those who have thinner hair and want a fuller hair look. I do not know per se if the product is a hair growth miracle but I do use this product for scalp stimulation.

My Favorite Healthy Hair Haul Products This Year| Part 1

31 Oct, 2022

Healthy Hair Aunt Jackies Coco Repair — “I get a commission for purchases or clicks made through links in this post.”

Healthy Hair Basics

Shampooing and conditioning are the main ingredients for healthy hair. Along with that you also need to add moisture back to your hair. This can be done in various ways including grease, oils, leave-in conditioners, and deep conditioning among other things. Deep conditioning should be an essential part of your hair cair routine. Deep Conditioning improves your hair strength and elasticity. It restores the natural shine of your hair and tames frizz.

Aunt Jackies Coconut Creme Recipes

Aunt Jackie has a wide variety of hair styling products. One of the products I added to my hair routine is one of the Coconut Creme Recipes. The coco repair is best suited for natural curls, coils, and waves.
This product is intended to nourish your hair from the root to the tips. It should also be used to prevent and stop your hair from becoming damaged and breaking off. Dry hair causes your hair to be weak and brittle. This type of breakage is what causes split ends and hair loss altogether.

Coconut Creme Deep Conditioner

This product is enriched with coconut oil and avocado which provides your hair with a softened hair texture and shine. It hydrates dry and or brittle hair. These oils work best by depositing nutrients into the hair shaft which helps improve the overall texture, look and feel of your previously damaged and unruly hair. It is especially good for those who have 2c-4c textured hair. It works best for chronic dryness, and over-processing, from chemicals, hair coloring, heat styling, braiding, or environmental conditions. This product can be applied on dry hair as well as shampoo on wet hair.

When using this product I used it on shampooed hair. My hair was already clean but it was not the hair that was fresh from the shampoo bowl. Basically, I would suggest that you use this product on wet hair. I say this because I ended up using the majority of the jar on my whole head with just one treatment. This would be a good idea if you want to make sure that your whole head of hair receives product on every single strand. This may be wasteful if you previously deep-conditioned your hair and just want a retouch.

I started out with small sections and applied this product on the hair strands and the ends, not the scalp. This product is more for the “root to tip” to smooth, soften, and hydrate. I made sure that this product was covering every bit of my hair to ensure that my hair received a wavy bit of moisture.

Lock In The Heat

After I completed the whole head application I placed a plastic bag over my head. ( Yes I used a regular plastic bag on my head I did not want to bother myself searching for a shower cap that day) Then I placed a bonnet over my head and went to bed. The next afternoon I washed the product from my hair to style.

Normally I wouldn’t pay much attention to how hair products actually make my hair feel. In my opinion, most product companies claim the same results. I like this product because I could feel the results right after washing my hair. Now I will say this “If you don’t normally pay attention to your hair you wouldn’t understand.” So as I stated before after washing my hair it felt softer but you couldn’t actually tell there is a difference until after your hair has already dried. This is because most hair feels the same to the touch after being washed.

Hair Air Drying

I twisted my hair after washing it and allowed it to air dry. This was in about 5 or 6 large twists. You are free to do as many as you would like. I only did this amount because I wanted to hurry up and finish. After my hair dried I applied a scalp tonic, hair grease, and hair lotion. (Normally I don’t use hair grease but I have added it to my regimen over the last few years).

My Review

I let the products sit in my hair for a day or two then removed one of the twists to check my texture and softness. I was very impressed by how my hair felt after the deep conditioning. It felt very moisturized and was very soft to the touch. It was also more manageable and elongated also my strands felt smoother.

The frizz had been tamed, but I wasn’t able to tell how shiny my hair was after the twists. Directly after the moisturizing process, my twists seemed very hydrated, juicy, shiny, and smooth. After removing one of the twists my hair was soft but looked slightly dry. Overall I like this product and would purchase it again. I would probably try mixing some of this product with my favorite conditioner that way I would be able to deep condition twice instead of the whole jar once.

How To Moisturize And Maintain 4C Textured Hair

28 Oct, 2022

If you aren’t sure how to properly moisturize and maintain your hair this post is for you. In order to ensure that you always have BOMB hair, it’s best for you to have a proper hair care regimen. Before we begin let me elaborate on what I really intended to say. “Bomb hair” is basically just a really cool and hip way to define healthy hair. It is hair that has moisture, volume, and shine. Your “Hair” care regimen is how you care for your hair. This can include the products you use, how often you shampoo, and how you do it. These are the products that I used for my hair. You can use whichever products you choose but the main goal is to follow the basic routine.

Hair Care Routine Basics

The basic steps that you should include in your hair care regimen are cleansing, conditioning, deep conditioning, moisturizing, and styling. After the styling, the last step should be protecting your hair when you are preparing for bed. This is something we don’t do most of the time but it’s best to keep your hair protected as much as possible to ensure healthy, strong, and growing hair.

Lately, I will admit that I haven’t had the time to properly care for my hair. Recently as stated in a previous post I mentioned the new products I have begun to try and test out. Along with these products, I also incorporated a few other items into my regimen for wash day. These are the products that I used during my last two wash days.

Aunt Jackies coco repair coconut creme deep conditioner
Aussie Miracle Coils Shampoo
Nourishing Daily Scalp Tonic w/ organic quinoa and pea sprout
Originals by Africas Best Olive and Aloe Anti breakage Growth lotion
Softee Herbal gro hair grease
Suave coconut conditioner

Sectioning The Hair

First, section your hair so that you can have a better pathway when you begin the application of the hair products. You can section your hair off in many different ways.

You can use hair ties, hair clips, jumbo twists, or large braids among other things. You can use a comb to part your hair off or separate it using your fingers. I prefer to use my fingers that way I have less breakage since the hair can easily become tangled.

If you are using a comb to section, a wide tooth comb would be the best tool to prevent painful detangling.

Cleanse With Shampoo

Apply the shampoo to your scalp and hair strands. After applying the product massage and distribute the product into the hair evenly and thoroughly.

Rinse the hair completely. If the residue remains, rinse the remaining shampoo until the water and hair look clear. Do not worry too much if some still remains since you will be following that with hair conditioner afterward.

I would suggest washing your hair one section at a time. After washing one section be sure to twist or clip the hair in that section to ensure faster conditioning. I used the Aussie shampoo for this wash day.

Condition The Hair

Second, I applied the suave conditioner to each section of the hair. I used medium-sized sections to apply this because I will be deep conditioning after. I was being extremely diligent in applying it to the hair strands and saturating them completely.

Normally I would suggest using a better brand for the final step on a normal wash day. This would be a wash day without deep conditioning. I like the suave brand but I don’t necessarily fancy the way the conditioner feels on my hair.

Leave the conditioner on your hair for about 5-10 minutes then wash it out.

Apply the deep conditioner to your hair in the same manner as you did the conditioner. For the best results be sure that you apply this product in smaller sections and smooth the product into the hair strands.

After the product is applied place a plastic cap over your hair and sit under a hooded dryer for about 10- 15 minutes.

I planned on leaving this product on for a longer period of time so I went to sleep with the conditioner in my hair and washed it out the next afternoon.

Moisturize The Hair

Moisturize Hair Care Routine Scalp Tonic

After I washed the deep conditioning treatment from my hair, I twisted it in 5-6 large twists. I did this so that I could allow my hair to air dry without adding additional minutes to my routine.

Once my hair was dry I began to un-twist one section at a time and apply the scalp tonic. I parted my hair into sub-sections (Smaller parts) with my fingers and sprayed the scalp tonic onto the scalp area of each sub-section.

I massaged this product into my scalp and then sprayed the tonic onto the hair strands. The hair should be slightly damp and not wet after spraying.

After using the scalp tonic I applied the herbal gro grease to the scalp area over the tonic. After greasing the entire scalp area of that section, I applied the Olive and Aloe hair lotion to the hair strands. Once the hair was moisturized to a softened state I detangled the hair.

I performed this method on every section of the hair until it was complete. After moisturizing the hair in each section I added 2-3 smaller twists to the hair in the section. Complete your hair routine by styling your hair.

After the style is in place and cover it with a head scarf or satin bonnet.