Natural Hair Black Friday Deals !!

These are the only deals found so far from Derby City Naturals ! Check that site regularly as they keep the list updated. The List below is from their site updated today so keep checking and happy shopping !! I personally am taking advantage of the 20% off from Hydratherma Naturals so I can buy their Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment. (Review here)

• Amazing Botanicals
  • Friday 11/23 3 Pumpkin Pomade $15 + Free Shipping
  • $5 off any order over $20 + free gift with code: DERBYCITY Friday 11/23 thru 12/3
• Anderson Soap Company Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Saturday 11/24 11:59 pm
  • 40% off everything in store with code: blackfriday
• Anita Grant Friday 11/23 thru Tuesday 11/27 GMT
  • 20% off everything in store with code: Derby City Naturals
  • *Spoiler Alert* New Clay Wash Product will be introduced as well
• B.A.S.K. Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 20% off full-size products with code: THANKFUL
  • PLATINUM PJ SAVINGS: 24% off Site-wide by LIKE PlatinumPJ on fb on 11/20 to get the specialty discount code
  • Free 2 oz jar of Muscavado Vanilla Pecan Whipped Custard Souffle Body Cream with purchase of $50+
• Be Beautiful Natural Products Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $25 and up No Coupon Code
• Beija Flor Naturals Thursday 11/22 thru Wednesday 11/28
  • 25% off + Free Gift with $65 purchase code: BEIJA2012
• Belle Butters
  • 20% off order of $25+ with code: BBBF Friday 11/23 Midnight CST
  • Free Shipping on your order with code: BBCM Monday 11/26 Midnight CST

• Bobeam Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Brown Butter Beauty Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale with code: BlackFriday
• CC’s Naturals
  • *Early Bird* 40% off Thursday 11/22 9:00 pm – Friday 11/23 11:00 am
  • 25% off everything Friday 11/23 11:01 am  – 11:59 pm
  •  *Early Bird* 40% off Sunday 11/25 9:00 pm – Monday 11/26 9:00 am
  • 25% off everything Monday 11/26 9:01 am  – 11:59 pm
• Coiffie Friday 11/16 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 30% off + Free Shipping with code: SAVE30
• Coily Head Chick Friday 11/23 Noon thru Midnight
  • 20% off purchase $30+ with code: CHCBF2012
• Curls of Joy Friday 11/23 Midnight
  • 30% off everything (going out of business sale) code: CLEARANCE
• Curly Kinks Friday11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 30% off all products + Free Shipping on orders $65+ No Coupon Code
• CUSH Cosmetics Sunday 11/18 8:00 am – Friday 11/30 11:59 pm CST
  • 40% off everything in store No Coupon Code Required 
• Faithfully Beautiful Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $15 and up No Coupon Code
• Hairitage Hydration Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 35% off everything with code: BLACKFRIDAY2012
• HairVeda Friday 11/23
  • 20 – 30% off everything in store No Coupon Code
  • Plus an Additional 10% off with code: DerbyCity
• Honey Chile Hair Love Friday 11/23 Midnight No Coupon Code
  • Free 3oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter with $50 purchase
  • Free 4oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $100 purchase
  • Free 8oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $150 purchase
• Hydratherma Naturals Friday 11/23 11:00 am thru Monday 11/26 11:00 am
  • 20% off all inventory including discounted collection sets No Coupon Code
• Hydrating Essentials Monday 11/26 Noon – 8:00 pm CST
  • New line from the makers of Mozeke Products
  • 10 – 15% off products with code: HE1015
• Jamaica Hut Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Jamaican Black Castor Oil products with code: JAHUT26
• Jessicurl Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm PST
  • 25% off Everything with code: BFDC2526
• LaBella Body Care Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Everything with code: BlackFriday15
• L.A.C.E. Naturals Thursday11/22 5:00 pm thru Friday 11/23 11:59 pm
  • Save 35% off total purchase of $25+ with code LACETHNKS
  • Free Shipping and Free 2 oz sample on orders $65+ with code: LACETHNKS
  • Buy 2 Get 1 Free Soaps with code: LACETHNKS
• Lexie’s of Louisville Friday 11/23
  • 20% off Lexie’s Hair Milk NO COUPON CODE
• Lia Naturals Friday 11/23 NO COUPON CODE
  • BOGO 50% Off  Butters and Sugar Scrubs
  • Buy 2, Get 1 Free Soaps
  • 30% off Detangling Conditioner
• Little Penguins Friday 11/23 thru Sunday 11/25
  • 20% off any product + free shipping on orders $50+ No Coupon Code
• mainelement: love Friday 11/23 Midnight thru 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale on all products and gift certificates code: blkfri
  • Special free shipping offer for DCN followers, use code: dcnlove
• Miss Jessies Sunday 11/18 thru 12/15
  • BOGO Free product + Free Shipping No Coupon Code
• Mozeke Products Friday 11/23 Midnight CST 
  • Save 25-50% off all inventory No Coupon Code
• Naturally Smooth As Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Pura Body Naturals Wednesday 11/21 thru 12/31/2012 No Coupon Code
  • BOGO Free Sale on Cupuacu Hair Butter, Chocolate Hair Smoothie, Sapote Hair Lotion and MuruMuru Moisture Milk
  • Use code: derbycity for an additional 5% off
• Sincere-Ly Naturale Apothecary Friday 11/23 1:00 am to Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 20% off everything with code: SNABLKFRI12
• Sister’s Keeper Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
• BOGO 50% off everything when you spend $25 with code: BLKFRIDAY
• First 10 orders get a free 4 oz Dip Hair & Body Moisturize

Once again, these deals were not found from me personally but from Derby City Naturals!

1 Week Water & JBCO Update.

It's been said time and time again that moisture is the key for hair growth and length retention. So what my roommate (who is also natural) and I have been doing is buying tons of bottled water (because DC water is nasty) and trying to drink at least 2 bottles a day and stay close to 4 bottles. It's only been one week and I've noticed a great difference in my hair.

It's been breaking a lot less (which could also be because I don't do manipulate it as often) and I can already tell that it's gotten longer even though I just trimmed it 2 weeks ago. I wish I had a before and after picture but I don't and I'm currently deep conditioning with my room mates heat cap. Apart from hair, my skin and nails look a lot better.

I guess the reason why we started this water thing was because she had to go to the hospital and they put her on a saline IV drip and found out she was really dehydrated. Anyway, she went through about 6 bags and one week later, she had almost 2 inches of new growth. TWO INCHES. So we started drinking tons of water because obviously, moisture (inside and out) is the key to growth.

Another thing, although I also take JBCO into account, is the thickness. MY GOODNESS my hair has gotten so much thicker in such little time. In addition to drinking water and spraying my hair with water, I massage JBCO (Jamaican Black Castor Oil) into my scalp twice a day and seal my ends at night. I absolutely love the result!

So I'll check in again at my 1 month checkpoint with some results and hopefully some pictures.

Tip: Try putting in oils right after you've showered (whether or not you've washed your hair). The steam opens up your follicles so when you apply the oil, it absorbs more readily into your hair/scalp.

Product Review || Jamaican Black Castor Oil

This product is basically a staple in the regimen's of many naturals and relaxed men and women all over the world, for many years. I've heard a lot of hype about it and so I decided to test it out myself and see if it lives up to the hype.

Ingredients: Jamaican Black Castor Oil


Smell- Regular: Has a smoky type of scent. Lavender: Smells like the Lavender Terresentials Mud Wash (see review here: Terresentials Review)

Consistency- THICK. Definitely try using this with an applicator bottle and a little goes a long way.

True to the hype?- Yes. This definitely helped with scalp irritations. 

Availability- May be available in some Beauty Supply Stores but its hard to find. Your best luck would be online on Amazon or at Sams Caribbean Superstore.

Price- Varies by who is selling it but it's usually over $10 for the 8oz and maybe around $6-7 for the 4oz. At Sams Carribbean Superstore it's about $9.99 + Shipping & Tax.

Final Thoughts-  My first time trying it was when my aunt gave me a little bit to try in an empty bowl. At first, it seemed like it increased my scalp irritations but after a week or so, my scalp felt better than ever. I used it for about a month, and my hair grew about 1inch in that one month. CRAZY!! But pay attention: THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT NOW OR EVER GROW YOUR HAIR. It may stimulate your scalp, but not increase your rate of hair growth. It's probably because since I was applying to my hair, I was massaging it into my scalp (which is very good for growth stimulation, and feels amazing). I would definitely buy this again when my 8oz bottle finishes. I actually just bought it on amazon a couple of weeks ago. It was the Lavender scented one, but some people don't like the smell of lavender so it really depends on your taste. The Lavender scented bottle does not smell as smoky. You can use this with your favorite deep conditioner, or for a nice scalp massage. It's also great for sealing your ends. 

You can watch my video review right below. Rate, Comment your opinions and Subscribe. 

**Like all products, this is strictly my experience. Using it is up to your own discretion.**

Peace&Love!