Gracie's Hair Butter: December 2014 Newsletter

Winterizing Your Hair Regimen
6 Tips To Use
The winter months are the toughest on your hair.  Try these winter hair tips to keep your hair healthy, moisturized and manageable.

1. Keep eating healthy and taking your vitamins 
We receive proper nutrients for our hair through our food but it is also wise to cover all the bases by taking a multivitamin.  A multivitamin has Iron, Vitamin D, Zinc and B-Complex which are essential for healthy growing hair...Good in equals Good out.! 

2. Drink lots of water
Need I say more, lol!

3. Deep Conditioning Treatments 

It is a must that you deep condition your hair.  I recommend conditioning your hair every 2 weeks or every week for extremely dry, brittle or damaged hair.  To get the most out of your deep conditioning treatment, shampoo your hair first.  Curls react best to conditioners once hair is cleansed.  Apply your conditioner, cover hair with a plastic cap and sit under a hair dryer for 20-35 minutes, Rinse hair with water.  
*For those of you who use leave-in-conditioners, rinse hair with water only 80%, leaving 20% of the conditioner in your hair.  

4.Try Prepoo
Prepoo is usually a oil treatment before you shampoo or condition your hair. You can use what ever oils you like. The method is the same as deep conditioning, except your only using oil.

5. Use Butters
Remember water is the only true form of moisture.  Try Gracie's Hair Butter to seal the moisture in.  

6.Put A Satin Cap Under Your Hat
It is cold outside for sure but before you wear your hat, put your satin cap on first.  This will eliminate excess friction to your hair causing hair breakage.  Also, this will aid in retaining your hairs moisture and help protect your hair from the winter dry air.

For more tips, idea and natural hair styles, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Blessings,

Shervonne Coney CEO / Founder
Gracie's Hair Butter

November Sponsorships and Events

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have found out that i colored my hair two months ago.  I was so excited to make this change because everyone knows that i have a distinctive "early" gray patch in the front of my hair.  I like to call it Wisdom Lol! Anyway, I colored my hair this beautiful burgundy red.  What most of y'all don't know is that i had a crazy allergic reaction to the dye that was used on my hair.  To make matters worse, I was going out of town for a conference, the day after i got my hair done.
To view the full story, visit www.gracieshairbutterblogspot.com

Gracie's Hair was honored to be a sponsor of the Kinks & Cocktails Event, hosted by Natural, Curlfriends, Blogger, Extraordinary, Ms. Shekia Renea of "She Dont Lye" in Memphis, TN. This event had an amazing panel of guest, Ms. Whitney Rene from Youtube, Ms.Nikki from Youtube, Ms. Takeisha Brooks of A Natural Affair, not to mention the CEO of The Mane Choice, Ms. Courtney.

This November, Gracie's Hair Butter is sponsoring some more great events

Upcoming: We will be sponsoring the Natural Hair Show, Beauty & Wellness Expo & Natural Hair Brunch. Saturday November 8th and 9th in Hartford, CT.  For more info visit Brown Skin Women on Instagram or www.connecticutnaturalhairexpo.com

For All My Boston, Massachusetts Naturals, We will be doing a workshop at Curls Gone Wild. Saturday November 15th from 12pm-5pm.  My workshop will be on "Loc Maintenance".  For all of my ladies with locs, know someone with locs or thinking about locing your hair, dont miss this workshop.
To get your tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/curls-gone-wild-natural-hair-health-expo-part-deux-november-15th-2014-tickets-12337444629

In Denver, CO we are sponsoring the Kink's Hair Affair, Curls Just Wanna Have Fun Event.  Saturday November 15th 2014.  We are so grateful to Ms. Tanza for allowing us to be a part of this great event.  For more information, visit www.meetup.com/A-Kinky-Hair-Affair

Thank Yall, Blessings
Shervonne Coney

Learn About Gracie's Hair Butter

My name is Shervonne Coney and I am the CEO & Founder of Gracie's Hair Butter. Three years ago, I created a hair product that I call Gracie's Hair Butter.  I created this product due to the fact that my husband has locs and his hair started to thin in several places, which professionals call traction alopecia.   I wanted to help my husband and do it in a way that would not embarrass him. 

My husband has been using Gracie's Hair Butter for three years now and the growth of hair that he enjoys in those once thinned area is almost unbelieveable.  Along with my husband , I have many clients who have experienced the same results while using my product.  My clients range in hair types and textures. 

In addition, my product has been tried and tested to assist with blowouts, pressings, flat ironing, dry scalp, itchy scalp and giving clients hair a natural and healthy looking shine. Many of my clients love the quality ingredients that Gracie's Hair Butter has to offer and use it exclusively for there skin care needs.

I will be honored for you to try Gracie's Hair Butter and discover all of its wonderful benefits.  

Yours Truly,
Shervonne Coney



Thank You,

Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: Gracie's Hair Butter Has Got A New Look

Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: Gracie's Hair Butter Has Got A New Look: GRACIE'S HAIR BUTTER HAS GOT A NEW LOOK.  We have designed a new logo that we are sure you are going to love.  Same great product, just...

Gracie's Hair Butter Has Got A New Look

GRACIE'S HAIR BUTTER HAS GOT A NEW LOOK.  We have designed a new logo that we are sure you are going to love.  Same great product, just with a new look.  Please try Gracie's Hair Butter Today!

NEW GRACIE'S HAIR BUTTER

All Natural, All-In-One Moisturizer, Root Stimulator, Moisture Sealant and Great For Your Skin. Based with Shea Butter and 8 Essential Oils.  

Gracie's Hair Butter has No Parabens, No Sulfates and No Chemicals.

Use on hair wet or dry. 

Available In: 4oz or 6oz Jars

TESTIMONIALS:

“Gracie’s Hair Butter”; fabulous for natural hair. When I say,” I love I”, I mean, “I love it”. Light weight and moisturizes without leaving it greasy.

Stacey C Maga - Atlanta, GA

"My husband and I have been using Gracie's Hair Butter for over 2 years and we have had noticeable hair growth in thinning areas. We both love this product".

Anonymous- Boston, Ma

"I love Gracie's Hair Butter for my dry ends".

Sammy - Boston, MA

"I like Gracie's Hair Butter so much, I'm buying two from you".

K - Florida

Sweet Inspirations/Gracie's Hair Butter Sponsors Connecticut Curlies Appreciate Day Event

Sweet Inspirations Boutique is honored to be a giveaway sponsor for the upcoming Curlfriends Appreciation Event held by Connecticut Curlies on June 21, 2014. Get your tickets and I hope to see you there!
#naturals #naturalhairdaily #naturalhaircare #naturalhaircommunity#naturalhairmainteneance #naturalsista #bostonnaturals #gracieshairbutter#sweetinspirationsboutique

For More Information about this event, visit www.ctcurlfriendsappreciationday.eventbrite.com

For more information about Gracie's Hair Butter visit us at www.sweetinspirationsboutique.com/hair-care

Gracie's Hair Butter Review by Stacey Compton Maga

“First Impression is the Last Impression"

Shervonne Coney who is the owner of Sweet Inspirations Boutique was a participant of the Young Women in Business (YMIB) group, where I spoke to woman about entrepreneurship. The following Sunday, I invited the same group to attend church and when I walked in, Shervonne presented me with a gift bag, just to say thank you. As a business woman she made a statement. “You Go Girl!!

I was so surprised because the bag was filled with all types of amazing accessories, but even more there was a product called “Gracie’s Hair Butter”; fabulous for natural hair. When I say,” I love I”, I mean, “I love it”. Light weight and moisturizes without leaving it greasy. Very proud of her.

Show support…Go to Facebook/Sweet Inspirations Boutique and see her selection of clothes, accessories and much more.

Blessings!!!!

Response: Thank you CEO Stacey Compton-Maga for such encouraging and inspiring complements. I truly appreciate your review of Gracie's Hair Butter and Sweet Inspirations Boutique.

For more information about Gracie's Hair Butter, please visit us at www.sweetinspirationsboutique.com/hair-carewww.sweetinspirationsboutique.com/hair-care

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: International Hair Day Expo Participant

So Excited Ladies!
Join Gracie's Hair Butter at the International Natural Hair Meetup Day as we celebrate International Natural Hair Meetup Day (INHMD) with No More Lyes. (“NML”). The Event will take place on May 17th, 2014 at the University of Massachusetts-Boston (Snowden Auditorium), 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 from 11 am until 5 pm. Buy your tickets at www.nomorelyes2014.eventbrite.com 

I look forward to displaying Gracie's Hair Butter for purchase.  Let's Chat! I will be there to answer any questions you may have about #gracieshairbutter, #naturalhair, #naturalhaircare and #naturalhairmaintenance. 

#inhmd #nml #gracieshairbutter #bostonnaturals#massnaturals #naturalhair #naturalhairdaily#naturalhaircommunity #teamnatural #nomorelyes #bighairdontcare #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhairsista

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: Upcoming Hair Expo by Taliah Waajid

April is literally around the corner, get your tickets Today!

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: Saturday Hair Wash Day DIY Routine

Hi Yall,
So its Saturday and it is my Wash Day.  I chose Saturday as my wash day simply because i like for my hair to be fresh and clean to start off the new week and for church on Sunday.  I love my store bought products such as: Shea Moisture Black Soap Balancing Conditioner, Anti-Breakage Masque and Deep Treatment Masque but I created a homemade deep moisturizing conditioner that is fantastic, leaves my hair soft, moisturized and can be used in more than one way.

I start my Hair Wash Day process off by washing/shampooing my hair with Dr. Bronner Peppermint Soap. This stuff is the truth!  It is a all natural, multi-use soap that can be used on your body, face, hair etc.  If you have ever tried Dr. Bronner Soap(which comes in several scents), you know that you can use it on any and everything.  Its just the bomb!  After I shampoo my hair 3 times, I apply my homemade deep moisturizing conditioner.
The ingredients to the conditioner is:
1 Cup of Shea Butter (preferable the organic or the white to pale in color shea butter)
1/8 Cup of Olive Oil
1/8 Cup of Castor Oil
1/8 Cup of Coconut Oil
1/8 Cup of Jojoba Oil
1/8 Cup of Honey
Add 1 Egg if you want to do a protein treatment.

I apply this mixture to my hair and put on my (2) shower caps.  The first shower cap is the regular clear, plastic shower cap.  The second shower cap is a gold, thermal heat shower cap that i found at the dollar store(it actually works).  I put the 2 caps on my head and sit under the hair dryer for 30-45 minutes.  If you are like me, you hate sitting under the hair dryer.  Lord willing, I will soon get one of those hair dryers that go on your head without all the extra heat flowing down my face.

After I come from under the hair dryer, I rinse my homemade deep moisturizing conditioner out of my hair with cool water.  Then I apply my own Gracie's Hair Butter to my scalp and the ends of my hair to seal in the moisture.  I have been washing my hair like this for several months now and it is The Best!  My hair is soft, manageable and i see very little breakage.  Unlike when I was on the creamy crack and my hair was flying off my head lol!  I hope this blog is a blessing to someone.  Please post your comment or questions below.

Thank Yall and Many Blessing To You!!!
Shervonne Sweet Inspirations Boutique
 

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: Morning Inspiration

Hi All,
You are special, unique, a masterpiece and God Love You.  Don't ever forget that and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  It is important to know who you are and who's you belong to.
Blessings!
Shervonne

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: Calling All Natural Hair Women

Hi All,
I just want to say how excited i am about the "New" movement of women to grow and wear there hair natural.  I have been natural for over 12 years now but i started out wearing dreadlocks.  I loved my locs, do you hear me!  I loved my locs and everything that came with it.  I enjoyed the styling and the super duper fast growth of hair that i experienced in such a short period of time.  About 4 years ago i cut my dreadlocks off and started to wear my transitioning short,curly, fro(a whole other blog).  Now I have to be honest, going from locs to straight out natural was scary for me.  In between cutting my locs and where i am now, i did dabble in a texturizer and weekly press and curls from Moms(Who can press your hair, like you got a perm...Yes Sir!) But since the past 4 years, i have been straight up natural and very little press and curl.  I love where i am with my hair now.  I understand that i have that "Good Hair".  I have a personal curl pattern formulated just for me.  I can bantu knot my hair, flat twist, single twist, roller set, rod set, blow out afro, or curly afro...whatever!

Not only that but it is such a new camaraderie with natural hair women.  There are tailor made events, groups and networks that cater all to women who have natural hair.  We can share and form relationships all based off of our love for our God given hair type.  Something that used to divide women, is now something that is bridging allot of women together.  I must say that I love it!  I myself have joined groups such as Boston Naturals and many, many, social network groups and pages that cater to woman with natural hair.  And i am not just talking about black woman, although most of the groups are predominately black women...that is a whole other blog!!!  Can I just say, I AM IN LOVE!  For every woman on the fence and feeling like "Natural" hair is not their thing, just give it a try.  Really, it's just hair!
I pray this is a blessing to someone and if you want, comment or email.  Thank You!
Blessings,
Shervonne

Sweet Inspirations Boutique - Happy Valentine's Day 2014

From Us To You, Thanks For Your Support and Love.  May You receive so many roses you can't count them all.  May you get so many chocolates you can't eat them all.  May you get the biggest bear that your arms aren't big enough to hold, simply because you choose to love.  Thank you once again.
Love,
Sweet Inspirations

Sweet Inspirations Boutique: GRACIE'S HAIR BUTTER

GRACIE'S HAIR BUTTER! While Supplie Last, Get A Free Satin Cap With Each Purchase Of Gracie's Hair Butter.* One Per Customer, Per Order.
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Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: Black History Quote

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Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: My Favorite Natural Hair Styling

My favorite natural hair styling method has to be the flat twist out.  I have found that with a well done flat twist out you can wear your hair in a curly free flowing style, a funky up do, a stretched curl roller set look and a flat twist can even aid you in a creative bun.  I get so much versatility with my flat twist outs.  It almost makes me say "Where have you been all my life"!  I have attached some photos to show you what styles I have achieved with my flat twist outs.  Thanks for reading.
Blessings,
Shervonne Coney
CEO & Founder
Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique
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Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: My Natural Hair Winter Regimen Tips

Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique: My Natural Hair Winter Regimen
Hi All,
So as we all know that winter weather can be hard on your natural hair.  Especially when it is as cold and snowy as it has been this past January/February 2014.  I wanted to share with you some tips on how I keep my natural hair moisturized and healthy this winter. 
Tips
1. Moisture is the biggest problem that people with natural hair face so everyday I mist my hair with a spray bottle that is filled with equal parts water and coconut oil.  Sometimes i add other oils to my spray bottle i.e. Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Tea Tree Oil etc

2. I have a oil bottle that i have filled with equal parts Water, Castor Oil and Tea Tree Oil.  I use this bottle especially to apply its contents to my scalp.  I have found that my scalp loves these oils and to avoid wasting the oils in a spary bottle, I put them in a oil bottle.  Once I have applied the oil bottle contents, I then massage my scalp for 2-3 minutes.  Being careful to massage my scalp until i feel a warming sensation.  I feel that this really helps everything to get into my scalps pores.

3. I apply my very own Gracie's Hair Butter to my hair.  Gracie's Hair Butter is great for retaining the moisture that i have just put on my head due to the fact that it is based with Shea Butter and Essential Oils.  I am careful to put Gracie's Hair Butter on my hair and especially on my ends to seal them, since they are the most vulnerable part of your hair. 

4. Once i have applied all of these moisturizing ingredients to my hair, I then take a wide tooth comb and comb my hair in a semi protective style such as a pushed back ponytail or bun.  I have found that my hair does not react well to protective styles such as braids, long lasting twist etc.  My hair needs daily moisture, combing and detangling. 

5. After i have put my hair in a pushed back ponytail or bun, I then put on my satin scarf or cap.  When i have to venture outside in the winter, I am careful to leave my satin scarf or cap on while i wear whatever hat i want to for the day. 
With natural hair, you always have to be mindful of what will help keep your hair moisturized and protected from breakage or damage. 

This is my winter natural hair regimen and i hope that someone will be blessed by it.  To Purchase my Gracie's Hair Butter, go to www.ebay.com/usr/sweetinspirations011
Blessings,
Shervonne Coney
SweetInspirations11 at 3:01 PM

Sweet Inspirations Online Boutique:My Natural Hair Winter Regimen Tips

Hi All,
So as we all know that winter weather can be hard on your natural hair.  Especially when it is as cold and snowy as it has been this past January/February 2014.  I wanted to share with you some tips on how I keep my natural hair moisturized and healthy this winter. 
Tips
1. Moisture is the biggest problem that people with natural hair face so everyday I mist my hair with a spray bottle that is filled with equal parts water and coconut oil.  Sometimes i add other oils to my spray bottle i.e. Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Tea Tree Oil etc

2. I have a oil bottle that i have filled with equal parts Water, Castor Oil and Tea Tree Oil.  I use this bottle especially to apply its contents to my scalp.  I have found that my scalp loves these oils and to avoid wasting the oils in a spary bottle, I put them in a oil bottle.  Once I have applied the oil bottle contents, I then massage my scalp for 2-3 minutes.  Being careful to massage my scalp until i feel a warming sensation.  I feel that this really helps everything to get into my scalps pores.

3. I apply my very own Gracie's Hair Butter to my hair.  Gracie's Hair Butter is great for retaining the moisture that i have just put on my head due to the fact that it is based with Shea Butter and Essential Oils.  I am careful to put Gracie's Hair Butter on my hair and especially on my ends to seal them, since they are the most vulnerable part of your hair. 

4. Once i have applied all of these moisturizing ingredients to my hair, I then take a wide tooth comb and comb my hair in a semi protective style such as a pushed back ponytail or bun.  I have found that my hair does not react well to protective styles such as braids, long lasting twist etc.  My hair needs daily moisture, combing and detangling. 

5. After i have put my hair in a pushed back ponytail or bun, I then put on my satin scarf or cap.  When i have to venture outside in the winter, I am careful to leave my satin scarf or cap on while i wear whatever hat i want to for the day. 
With natural hair, you always have to be mindful of what will help keep your hair moisturized and protected from breakage or damage. 

This is my winter natural hair regimen and i hope that someone will be blessed by it.  To Purchase my Gracie's Hair Butter, go to www.ebay.com/usr/sweetinspirations011
Blessings,
Shervonne Coney