Curly to Straight with Motions Straight Finish + Ferrum Flat Iron Review

If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed before my box-braids I wore my hair straight and a lot people asked me what products I used. To save time I decided to do a quick post to explain how I straighten my hair without getting any heat damage.
  

I use Motions Straight Finish this product lets you go from curly to straight and bounce right back to natural curls. The Bounce Back Formula preps, protects, and seals your hair. So unlike permanent straightening systems, your hair will return to its natural curly texture after one wash.

PREP – Motions Straight Finish™ Cleanser ($6.99): Re-hydrating conditioning shampoo, blended with Shea Butter and Keratin, helps replenish moisturization for naturally curly textures.

PROTECT – Motions Straight Finish™ Leave-In Conditioner ($6.99): Formulated for natural textures, with coconut oil and keratin, this leave-in formula adds a layer of strengthening moisturizers that helps protect hair before heat styling.

SEAL – Motions Straight Finish™ Sealer ($6.99): A heat-straightening serum formulated for natural textures and infused with almond oil and keratin. Helps retain moisturization and frizz control. 

This is the last time my hair was curly before I got box braids.

Here are my results -- all I used was the Motions Straight Finish Collection + Ferrum Flat Iron! Below is the step-by-step process

1. Wash with Motions Straight Finish Cleanser
2. Distribute Motions Straight Finish Leave-In Conditioner evenly to hair
3. Use hand-held blow dryer to blow out hair
4. Apply Motions Straight Finish Sealer
5. Then Use Flat Iron

Fabric + Ceramic: A non-heated specially designed fabric plate allows your hair to breathe and cause less damage.

*Tip:  For thick or coarse hair hold the styler in the closed position while it reaches maximum heat.

I'm in LOVE with this Ferrum Flat iron. My favorite feature is the temperature gage you can set the range from 140-450 degrees.  I love the fact that I can control the heat to further ensure no heat damage. I definitely will be using it again when I straighten my hair.

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Achieve your Fall Unique Style with Motions

 

The Fall Season is approaching and with a new season comes a new hair care routine and no matter what hair type you may have, Motions products are designed to keep hair healthy and manageable. Motions products are so versatile I used a lot of their products when I was natural and started using their light styling foam for my relaxed hair.  Fall time is awesome for straight styles due to the cooler weather and no humidity your style can thrive. I had the opportunity to review Motions Straight Finish earlier this year and its amazing. I'm inspired to grow my hair back after looking at that post. :) 

 Ursula Stephen is the Global Ambassador for Motions --- The Blunt Bang is one of her favorite styles and in the video below she demonstrates how you can create this style at home.

If you're eager to create this unique style for yourself,  Walgreens has a special deal on Motions products in September. Kits are 25% off and select Motions products are on sale for only $3.49!
 

This is a sponsored post for Motions through The bLink Marketing Network and Lunchbox, all opinions are 100% my own.

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GET THE LOOK: Keke Palmer's Simple Chic 'Up Do'

Did you love Keke's Primetime Emmy Awards look last night? I know I did, Keke's hair stylist Cynthia Alvarez share tips below on how she created her amazing Simple Chic Up Do

Keke Palmer is known for her beauty and sophistication for the red carpet. For Keke's Primetime Emmy Awards hair, we decided to go with a simple, chic "up do" style to complement the dress. From the front it's very simply pulled back, but once she turns around, you'll see the back has interesting detail.  A classic style, with a twist... Literally.

To start I washed Keke's natural hair with Motions Straight Finish Cleanser, followed by Motions Straight Finish Leave-In. A small amount of Motions Finish Sealer was applied and then the hair was blown dry with a paddle brush and Gold 'n Hot Professional Titanium Dryer. The Motions Straight Finish System gives the perfect foundation for straight, healthy natural hair to shine on the red carpet.

After the hair was dry, I straightened with Gold 'n Hot Rose Gold Flat Iron, followed by a very small amount of Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade for smoothness on the edges.

I then parted her hair into 3 horizontal sections. Starting with the first top section, I gathered it into a ponytail using a fabric covered hair tie. Then, using my fingers, made a hole right above the hair tie. Pull the ponytail down through the hole and re-tighten the ponytail by splitting the ponytail in two and pulling tightly. I continued this inverted ponytail (topsy tail) for the other sections, pulling hair from the previous pony into the new one.

To create a soft and sleek front and sides, I sprayed the hair with Motions Light Working Spritz and applied a tiny amount Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade. I tied the hair down, and did not remove until the style was complete. Using the blow dryer, I set the hair into place, the sides and top becoming perfectly smooth. After only a few moments, the hair was set.

I removed the wrap and finished with my "Go To" Motions Hold & Shine Spray. And topped off the style with some fancy hair bling pins at the base of each ponytail for an Emmy Award worthy hairdo.

Keke hit the red carpet glamorous and beautiful as ever, and when she turned around the twist in the back was a pleasant and beautiful surprise!

Keke is wearing a strapless Cobalt Blue Rubin Singer dress, Chopard jewels, Jimmy Choo shoes, and a Swarovski clutch.

Images provided by Krystal Thorpe

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Motions Straight Finish Review + Giveaway [CLOSED]

I love to rock my curly hair but I do like to switch it up from time to time. So when I was contacted by Motions to review their new Straight Finish Product I was very excited because I've been growing my hair out and I want to see how long it was. 

So here's a little info on their new 3-step system: Motions Straight Finish lets you go from curly to straight and bounce right back to natural curls. The Bounce Back Formula preps, protects, and seals your hair. So unlike permanent straightening systems, your hair will return to its natural curly texture after one wash.

Check out my transformation below:

PREP – Motions Straight Finish™ Cleanser ($6.99): Re-hydrating conditioning shampoo, blended with Shea Butter and Keratin, helps replenish moisturization for naturally curly textures.

PROTECT – Motions Straight Finish™ Leave-In Conditioner ($6.99): Formulated for natural textures, with coconut oil and keratin, this leave-in formula adds a layer of strengthening moisturizers that helps protect hair before heat styling.

Pictured above is my curls after I washed with the Motions Straight Finish Cleanser and applied the Leave-In Conditioner and I used my hand-held dryer to blow and dry my hair out and then straighten my hair with a regular flat iron.

SEAL – Motions Straight Finish™ Sealer ($6.99): A heat-straightening serum formulated for natural textures and infused with almond oil and keratin. Helps retain moisturization and frizz control.

Straight Finish

My Thoughts: The products smell amazing and left my hair super soft and easy to detangle. Once my hair was straight it was super shiny and very bouncy. Over all I love the results and I will be using them again.

I have Two Motions Straight Finish kits to giveaway.

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Join Us For the Motions Secret Style Event

Join Mimi of Lipgloss & Binky, Tarika Sullivan of DrTSulli.com, Lexi of LexiWithCurls.com and Yours Truly for a secret style event! Visit the Walmart Supercenter 6149 Old National Hwy in College Park, GA on October 17th from 4p-8p to get personalized beauty tips and free samples, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win exclusive prizes! Door prizes will also be given out to the first 50 people who attend!

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