Looking for a new natural hair or curly hair product to try? Obviously, or you wouldn't be here.
Feel free to browse through the great list I've compiled over the years.
For the sake respect, your time and my time, I try not to post any negative reviews on products. The products below are all of the one's the I recommend and have a personal taste for.
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Product Review: OBIA Natural Hair Care Twist Whip Butter
Hey Curlies,
I talked about the launch of this new product by OBIA Natural Hair Care earlier this month and I finally get to try it. The product is called Twist Whip Butter.I was sent this product from the company sometime last week.
Moisturizes, soothes, and adds shine to your tresses. (As stated by OBIA Natural Hair Care)
To act as a daily moisturizer or used to create twists
The ApHogee brand is one that I have been using for a very long time. I began using this line back when I wore my hair relaxed and throughout my transitioning process. I decided to revisit one of my favorite products from this line.I talked about the launch of this new product by OBIA Natural Hair Care earlier this month and I finally get to try it. The product is called Twist Whip Butter.I was sent this product from the company sometime last week.
What it Contains:
Aqueous (Purified Water) Extracts: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Oil and Lavandula officinalis (Lavender) Oil and Cymbopogon flexuous (Lemongrass) Oil, Unrefined Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Palm Oil (Elaeis Guineensis), Vegetable Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Magifera Indica Seed Butter (Mango Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Astrocaryum (Tucuma) Seed Butter, Glycine soya (Soybean) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Gluconolactone and Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum).
What it Claims to Do:
Moisturizes, soothes, and adds shine to your tresses. (As stated by OBIA Natural Hair Care)
Uses:
To act as a daily moisturizer or used to create twists
My Review:
I used this product about 2 days after receiving it. I used this product to create the look below. I was very surprised that the jar was a lot bigger than I thought it would be for a 4oz product.
Pros:
- Contains nearly all natural ingredients
- Can be purchased in 2 different sizes
- 4oz jar is more than enough
- Great slip (although I found my hair absorbing this product very quickly)
- Light and creamy texture
- Smells like flowers
Cons:
- My hair absorbed this product very fast during this twisting process which caused me to use more, but I think its a personal problem lol
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ApHogee Provitamin Leave-In Conditioner
What it contains:
Water, Polyquaternium-11, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium collagen Amino Acids, Cocoyl Sarcosine, wheat Germ Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Sorbitol, Wheat Germ Oil, Jojoba Oil, tocopherol, Sulfur, Tallowtrimonium Chloride, Citrci Acid, Polysorbate-80, Nonoxynol-10, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dimethicone, Copoylol, Acetamide MEA, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Fragrance, Quaternium-15, Methylparaben.
What it claims to do:
Detangle and add moisture to hair
Uses:
As a leave in conditioner
My Review:
The first thing that I really love about this brand is that everything is pH balanced. Using products that are already pH balanced is very important in growing healthy hair. I've been using this product right before I detangle and sometimes during the week as a light moisturizer. Using this product on the ends of my hair has shown me a big difference. My ends seem a lot smoother and softer. If you happened to have damaged hair or just trying to maintain your healthy hair, this product would be great. It has a very light scent that isn't overbearing.
Back when my hair was relaxed, I used the entire line of products from this brand and my hair grew like a weed! With continuous use, you will definitely see a difference. I want to note that this product should be mainly used as a leave in conditioner and not a detangler. It has no slip what so ever. The one thing that I don't like about this product is the ingredients. Not every ingredient in this product is natural or organic. It does have some natural ingredients like wheat germ oil and jojoba oil, but either than that, that's all you get.
Overall I give this product a 4 out of 5 for repairing damaged hair, especially the ends of hair.
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WonderCurl Butter than Love Whipped & Get Set Hair Jelly
Butter than Love Whipped (pictured on the left)
What it contains:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Castor Oil, Shea Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Glycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C-10 Alkyl Acrylates, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
What it claims to do:
To hydrate and moisturize curls.
Uses:
As a moisturizer and styler
My review:
At the beginning I was really excited about this product because I noted that it had aloe vera juice, castor oil and shea butter in it. These are all really great ingredients that I try to use in my everyday regimen. Initially, I expected it to be smooth, but more of a pressed substance. I was definitely wrong. The texture of this product is very similar to a light and fluffy cake icing. It was not hard and pressed like shea butter but very moisturizing.
I used this product to create my mini twists and I also thought that because of the aloe vera juice that I would experience shrinkage, but to my surprise it did not. I did not experience any shrinkage at all. I also only ended up using not even a fourth of the jar for my entire head. Overall, I definitely give this product a 5 out of 5.
Get Set Hair Jelly (pictured on right)
What it contains:
Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Polyquaternium 7, dl-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel), Phenoxyethanol, Vegetable Glycerin, Alcohol denatured, Carbomer, TEA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Fragrance
What it claims to do:
Defines curls and protects from humidity
Uses:
As a styler and curl definer
My review:
At first, I wasn't sure how to use this product because it seems as if this is used a lot with wash n go styles which I do not do often. Since I was doing mini twists, I decided to use it on my edges for a smooth look and on the ends of my hair a few days after completion to coil them a little more. This is defnietly a light weight gel because it isn't heavy, and you don't need a lot for a good hold. I didn't experience any crunchiness.
I kind of figured that this product would work really well for my hair because I used aloe vera gel in my hair almost weekly and I love it. I also learned that this gel also contains B5 vitamins which help strengthen hair. Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5.
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What it contains:
Aqua (Purified Water) With *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Valencia Orange) Extract, *Mangifera Indica (Mango) Extract, *Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, *Ginkgo Biloba Extract, *Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, *Salix Alba (Willow Bark), *Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract, *Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Centrimonium Bromide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Includes Essential Oils). *Certified Organic By Guaranteed Certification Services.
What it claims to do:
Detangle and add moisture to hair
Uses:
As a instant conditioner,deep conditioner or leave-in conditioner
My Review:
This conditioner is very creamy, thick and has great slip to it. Although this product is very thick, it did not seem to weigh my hair down at all.
The product had a very light scent. This is definitely a conditioner that can be used daily after a wash or as a co-wash. One thing that I do like about this product is that the ingredients aren't questionable.
The product includes organic and natural ingredients such as rosemary, lavender,mango,grapefruit and soy protein. If you are protein sensitive, be sure to be careful with products that contain protein.
This product usually cost about $8 online or at any hair salon, but you can usually find it at your local Marshalls or TJ Maxx for $13 in a bottle double the size. Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5.
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Aunt Jackie's Knot on My Watch
What it Contains:
.Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, PEG-150 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lanolin Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, d-Limonene, Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, Linalool, Amyl cinnamic aldehyde, Lilial,Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Cinnamic alcohol, 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 19140 (Yellow)
What it claims to do:
Soften hair, restore moisture balance, and eliminate knots and tangles
Uses:
As a leave-in conditioner and detangler
My Review:
Let me just start off by saying that this is by far one of my favorite detanglers. I only have a few and this product has definitely been added to the list. It really does help detangle hair very easily. I have really tight curls, especially after it has been wet, and the comb glides though it. I apply it to my hair in small sections and begin my session. I really like that it has Shea butter and olive oil in it. So not only does it detangle hair, it is also a good leave in conditioner because it leaves lots of moisture. This product is also free of sulfates, parabens, and mineral oil. If you are protein sensitive, no worries, this product is free of proteins.
It has sort of a tropical smell to it and has a very lightweight consistency. I've only used about 1/3 of the bottle although I've used it several times. Overall, I give this product 5 out of 5.
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Herbal Essence Honey I'm Strong
Honey I'm Strong Conditioner
What it Contains:
Water/Eau, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Honey/Miel, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 33.
What it claims to do:
Make hair 10xs stronger in just one use
Uses:
To condition hair after shampooing or as a co-wash
My Review:
I was really impressed by this conditioner. It smells really good, the honey stands out. It doesn't have the stickiness of honey which is a plus and has the texture of your regular ordinary conditioner. It also contains no sulfates, paraben or protein. It would be perfect for this time of year when it is cold outside and our hair is lacking moisture. The slip in this product is great! If a conditioner doesn't have a texture that will glide on to my hair easily, I will probably dismiss it immediately. This product was very easily distributed on to my curls. My hair felt very soft and moisturized after rinsing. The best part is that an orignial sized bottle of this product is only about $3! Overall, I give this product a 5 out of 5 for being an inexpensive, protein-free product.
Honey I'm Strong Shampoo
What it Contains:
Water/Eau, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Fragrance/Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-6, Honey/Miel, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Red 33.
What it claims to do:
Make hair 10xs stronger in just one use and repair the outer layer of hair
Uses:
To cleanse hair before conditioning
My Review:
I did like this shampoo, but I will say that there was nothing spectacular about it beside the smell. It smells amazing! It did cleanse my hair really well leaving no buildup and I only washed once. It served its purpose and it takes a lot for me to be impressed with any shampoo. I would buy this product again. Overall, I give this product a 4 out of 5 for being very inexpensive at $3 and acting as a great cleanser.
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Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper
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What it claims to do:
Tames frizz and add lots of shine
What it contains:
Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Extract), Cyclomethicone, Benzophenone-3, Dimethiconol, Octyl Methoxycinnamate
Uses:
As a finishing polish
My Review:
I am not usually the one who uses serums and I told myself that I would begin experimenting with them. Upon appearance, this product comes in a glass bottle and is clear as most serums are. On top is an attached pump for distribution. The texture and consistency of the product is a bit thicker than most serums. One pump sends out a good amount of product. Although the consistency is a lot thicker, it does apply to hair easily. I was afraid of this product applying in a sticky manner, but it is in no way sticky at all, nor does it leave a residue.
This product contains an oil called cedarwood which is known for controlling dandruff, stimulating hair growth and reducing hair loss. The product also protects from UV rays with a hint of rosemary as its second ingredient. As far as being true to the title, I did notice a shine increase when using this product. The shine increase wasn't extraordinary,but it was noticeable. Overall, I give this product a 5 out of 5 for great ingredients and shine.
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Curly Hair Solutions Silk Shampoo:
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What it contains:
DI Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauramide Dea, Glycol Stearate, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium 10, Fragrance, Lecithin, DMDM Hydantoin.
What it claims to do:
Curly Hair Solutions Silk Shampoo is a curly hair shampoo that has a rich, gentle formula that nourishes and hydrates the hair. Silk Amino Acids penetrate the hair to strengthen while never weighing it down or building up. The Silk Amino Acids help give the hair moisture leaving the hair clean, silky and shiny. Silk Shampoo is water-based and safe for daily use, and is recommended for dry, colored, chemically relaxed or permed hair.
(From sfrbeauty.com)
Uses:
To cleanse hair
My Review:
The name of this shampoo really tells it all! It is very silky and applies to hair very easily. The shampoo is a milky color and is not by any means heavy. The formula is very light and smells of a soft perfume. I did not experience dry hair after rinsing. I also only focused on my scalp when cleansing and my hair is indeed clean. The shampoo contains silk amino acids which translates into protein. This is the only reason why I will not use this for every wash, but it will definitely be one of my go-to products.
Overall, I give this product a 5 out of 5 for being a great cleanser without dry, brittle hair after use.
Silk Leave-in Conditioner:
What it contains:
DI Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-33, Silk Amino Acids, Jojoba Oil, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Oleyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Oleth-20, Polyacrylamide, DMDM Hydantoin, Germaben II (and) Chamomilla.
What it claims to do:
Curly Hair Solutions Silk Leave-in Conditioner smoothes the rough cuticles that are responsible for frizzy flyaway hair. Silk Leave-in Conditioner is non-greasy curly hair product that never builds up, so you can use a generous amount against high humidity and high heat appliances such as irons & blow-dryers. Silk Leave-in Conditioner leaves your hair feeling clean, shiny and soft.
(From sfrbeauty.com)
Uses:
As a leave-in conditioner. Used after shampooing or daily during styling
My reviews:
I have to say that this was my favorite product of the Curly Hair Solutions line. This product has the same soft perfume smell as the shampoo did and has tons of slip! This product really impressed me. The formula is very light-weight and applies as easy as silk. I does not leave a residue. The very first time I used this product was right before I washed my hair. I applied a small amount to my twist and I was like "okay, I'm liking this." Now that I have used it again with the entire line, it works every better.
I had no trouble detangling my hair and styling. Overall, I give this product a 5 out of 5 for having great slip and smooth application to curls.
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Kinky-Curly Knot Today
What it claims to do:
Remove knots and tangles from wavy, curly and kinky hair textures
What it contains:
Organic mango extract, organic slipper elm, organic marshmallow root, organic lemongrass, cetyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol and natural fragrance.
Uses:
As a detangler and leave-in conditioner
My Review:
This past summer, I went back and forth on whether or not I should purchase this product. I knew that the ingredients were all natural and would really agree with my hair, but I could not get over the price. I was afraid that if I purchased it and didn't like it, I would be very upset. Boy was I wrong! This product surprised me. I like the fact that it can be used as a leave-in conditioner and detangler. For a leave-in conditioner it has lots of slip, something you would see in a normal rinse-out conditioner. This makes it easy to detangle.
The product also smells like fruit and has a bit of thicker consistency than regular leave-in conditioners.The only two complaints that I have are the price and the amount given for price. If I am paying $12-$16 for a product, I would expect to have more, but the ingredients in the product is what you are paying for.
I will say that with this product and the help of the others, my curls were very defined. Overall I give this product a 4 out of 5 for being a great detangler and excellent ingredients.
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Mill Creek Botanicals Biotin Shampoo
I actually found this shampoo on a product swap table when I attended National Natural Hair Meetup Day. I saw that it said the word "Biotin" so I knew that it was good stuff.
What it claims to do:
Invigorate the scalp and strengthen the hair shaft
Uses:
Used to cleanse the scalp and hair
My Review:
I took this shampoo with me on my trip to the Bahamas because I wanted to try something new. I do like that this product contains no artificial colors and sulfates. It also is PH balanced as well as paraben free. On the front of the bottle, it also says that it has natural and organic ingredients.
When massaging this product into your scalp, you can definitely smell the peppermint which seems to provide a tingling sensation. I noticed that it only takes a small amount of cleanse your hair. I shampooed only once and it was enough. I will say be careful of getting this product anywhere else but your hair, it dripped in my eye and it was almost all over for me haha.
It left my hair feeling very soft and clean. I also did not experience that "dry,brittle feeling" after the final rinse, just soft, clean hair. Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5 for providing a clean scalp without the use of harsh chemicals.
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Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
What it contains:
Deionized Water , Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut) , Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil , Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado) , Vegetable Glycerin , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract , Silk Protein , Ammonium Salt , Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil (Neem) , Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil (Carrot) , Sorbitol Esters , Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B-5) , Caprylyl Glycol , Essential Oil Blend , Lonicera Caprifolium Flower and Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract (Honeysuckle and Japanese Honeysuckle) , Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
What it claims to do:
Condition hair while adding shine and body
Uses:
As a moisturizer and leave-in conditioner
My Review:
I've been using this product for a little over a year so you know that it is one of my staples. I first heard about it while speaking with other naturals in the community and heard wonderful things about it. I love that it has some of the most important ingredients key for hair growth, including: Coconut oil, Silk Protein, and Neem Oil. It is also all organic.
The smell of the product is definitely a whiff of coconut oil and the texture is somewhat like cake icing. It's soft and fluffy. I've been using this as a moisturizer as well as to twist with. My twists last for days as well as my twist-outs because it has a good hold. This product does have coconut oil and silk protein in it, so if you are protein sensitive, be careful. Some people have also used this product as a leave-in, which I haven't tried, but heard it was great.
Overall I definitely give this product a 5 out of 5 for creating soft, and defined twists and twist-outs.
People always ask me about this product in my videos and where can they buy it. It can be purchased at either Walgreens or Target. Walgreens has sales on this item often.
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UR Curly Soya Shampoo
What it claims to do:
Clean and moisturize hair while soothing the scalp and preventing breakage
What it contains:
Artesian Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Taurate, PEG 150 Distearate, Polyquat 10, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Fragrance, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinine
Uses:
Mainly used as an instant conditioner, but can be used as a deep conditioner
My Review:
I probably would have never tried this product if it wasn't for my monthly CurlKit. It was one of the full sized items in the kit so it definitely caught my attention. The bottle is designed very sophisticated. To be honest, I do not know that much about Abyssinian oil, but I do know that it is easily absorbed into the scalp and helps the hair reflect its natural light.
I was really excited to see Tea Tree Oil in this product because it is great for dry and itchy scalp. As soon as you open this product you can instantly smell the Tea Tree Oil. The smell is very powerful, but once applied to the hair, it isn't overbearing.
Once I wet my hair, I only did one wash with this product and my scalp was very clean and soft. Usually it takes my hair about two washes to become clean enough, but the oils left my scalp very soothed and clean. Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5 for simply doing it's job. The added Tea Tree Oil is what creates the "clean scalp" feeling.Thanks U R Curly!
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Shine 'n Jam Silk Edges
I finally found a gel that caught my attention. You all know that I'm not a big fan of gel because of the junk that's in it, but I found one that I really like.
What it Claims to do:
Smooth the hair line
What it Contains:
Water, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Oleth-5, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin, MIneral Oil, Fragrance, Olea Europea (Olive) Fruit OIl, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Blue #1.
Uses:
Used to slick and hold down edges
My Review:
Like I said, I'm not a huge fan of gels,but I do like this one. I actually won this for my June Curlkit unboxing video. I had never heard of the product,but I figured I'd give it a try. One thing that stuck me as a positive note is that the gel contains no alcohol and is Paraben free. Lots of gels contain alcohols that dry out the hair and cause breakage. I used this product to slick my hair back while I was wearing a puff and I had never seen my edges lay that flat since I've been natural. Aloe Vera gel gives a great hold,but doesn't have the shine effect that this product has.The effect lasted all day which kept my style in place.
When you open the jar you can smell a little of the olive oil and it has a consistency of a paste. It really does have a strong hold. This product is definitely on my list of approved gels. Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5 for having a great hold and shine while being alcohol free.
I haven't seen this product in stores. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough. If you are interested in this product, visit your local drugstore. You can also order from Ebay and Amazon.
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Twisted Sista de-frizz conditioner
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What it claims to do:
Provide moisture and tame frizz
What it contains:
water, cetearyl alcohol, polyquaternium-44, cetrimonium chloride, dimethiconol, ceteareth-20, hydrolyzed wheat protein, panthenol, benzophenone-4, tocopheryl acetate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, quaternium-15, parfum, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, C11-15 seo-pareth-12, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, sodium benzoate, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene
Uses:
Instant or deep conditioner
My Review:
Like I said before, I've been using this product for about 3 weeks and I do create new uses for it. So far, I've used it as an instant conditioner and a leave in. One thing that I really like about this product is that it contains argan oil and honey. It also does not contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or mineral oil. Since I began washing my hair in sections, I am always on the lookout for products that are good for detangling. This product is defeintely one that helps out in this area. It smells really sweet like a candy and the tangles fall out. The texture isn't really thick or thin so I think this would be great for those who have a medium thickness or more. As I rinsed the conditioner out it felt very soft. As a leave in, I used this when I went swimming once and and once after washing. It did not leave a waxy residue nor did my hair flake after a couple of days. I give this product a 4 out of 5 for being a great detangler.
See how I used this conditioner on a swim day
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Shea Moisture's Repair and Transition Kit
I am here to talk about the Shea Moisture Transitioning Kit. The kit contains:
- Moisture Retention Shampoo
- Restorative Conditioner
- Strengthener
- Deep Treatment Masque
The purpose of this kit is to help transitioners deal with breakage, split ends and moisture retention. I wish I had known about this when I was transitioning. This product is made specifically for individuals who have both natural new growth and chemically relaxed hair.
Each product contains:
- Organic raw Shea butter
- Argan Oil
- Sea Kelp
- Avocado Oil
Where to find this product?
I've seen this product at most Walgreens and Target Stores. The usual price runs about $15 but I've seen it on sale at Walgreens for $15 dollars from time to time. You are able to purchase in stores and online.
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ORS Hair Mayonnaise
I used Organic Root Simulator Hair Mayonnaise a lot of the time during my transitioning stage but it also works GREAT for all natural hair. For transitioners, this product is really good because you can experience a lot of breakage and replenishing moisture is the key. My first impression of it, was awkward, because it was orange and it was called mayonnaise lol. Despite these things, my Mother said someone had told her that it keeps your hair moisturized for days. I bought this at Walmart for about seven or eight dollars and it was worth the money.
This conditioner has many essential oils in it such as olive oil. If you have damaged hair this product is a good one to start off with. I usually use it as a deep conditioner with a plastic cap. I'll apply generous amounts of this product to various sections of my hair and leave on for more than an hour. Sometimes I even go crazy with it and use almost half the jar when I need a pick me up :)
If you have been thinking about buying this product I say give it a try!
If you have been thinking about buying this product I say give it a try!
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Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
Last night after taking down my Kinky Twist that had been in for almost 3 months. I washed and conditioned my hair but I also did a deep conditioning treatment. I bought this product about a month ago when Walgreens had a buy one get one 50% off sale. I had read some mixed reviews on it and just wanted to try it out for myself. Here were my steps.
1. Soon after rinsing out my conditioner, I applied this product to wet hair. I grabbed about 4 silver dollar sized amounts each time.
2. First I applied some on my edges and worked my way to the middle. I immediately noticed that the masque was sort of hard and for some reason I thought it would be more like whipped Shea Butter.
3. After covering my whole head I applied a clear shower cap and let it sit on for about 2 1/2 hours. I rinsed and my hair felt WONDERFULLY SOFT!
All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone who is having problems with dryness.
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Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
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I still have in my twist and I will probably remove them in the next 3 weeks. Most days I simply just throw them back in a ponytail because it has been SUPER HOT. While completing my ponytail I use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel. While I find that it really has no sort of hold, like other gels, it does leave my twist and edges feeling very soft and moisturized.
Aloe Vera has been known to soothe and moisturize skin. When I use this product, I put about a quarter size amount into my palms, rub it together and rub it on my twist directly. This especially helps now that my twist are a bit more frizzier than when I first got them done. Try some! :)
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Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein Pack
Earlier this week I deep conditioned with a new conditioner called Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein Pack. I purchased this pack from Wal-mart for about $2 in the "ethnic" hair care section.
 It is more intensive treatment than their regular deep conditioning pack. It repairs damaged hair and strengthens hair from root to tip. (More info) My Review: I give it 4 out of 5 stars! I applied the entire pack to my hair and let it sit under a plastic cap and towel for about 2 hours. I got sort of distracted by HGTV, so that's why I kind of forgot about it. I haven't did any sort of protein treatment in a while so I figure why not. My hair came out very soft! If your hair needs a little winter time "pick me up" try this product. ************************ Shea Moisture's Purification Masque
A few days go I used this product as a a pre-shampoo treatment. What the product claims to do: The ingredients it contains:
and many more wonderful ingredients! See the full list at here.
My thoughts:
I really like the smell. For the last couple of days I've been trying to find a smell to relate to it, but I can't. It sort of has a lemon, mint smell. I will say that as soon as you open up this product, the smell will hit you. One thing that I was surprised with was the texture. For some reason I expected it to be thicker, similar to the smoothie and deep treatment masque, but it was the exact opposite. The texture was really thin and water-like almost.
I wet my hair and then applied the product to my scalp and hair, then let it sit with a plastic cap for about an hour. Soon after I rinsed I found my hair to be very clean. I normally do not experience a flaky scalp, but because of the cold weather, my scalp was very dry with buildup. Everything of that such was gone and I was left with clean,soft hair.
Overall I give this product a 5 out of 5. It got the job done. My hair was clean, soft and moisturized. If you have problems with you scalp, such as it being too dry or flaky, this product may be for you. Especially during the winter months.
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TRESemme Naturals Conditioner
What it claims to do: "This new lightweight, silicone-free conditioner uses natural ingredients to hydrate hair, giving you the moisture you need and the natural benefits you love." -located on the TRESemme site. This conditioner also contains USDA certified organic extracts from Aloe Vera and Avocados. It's also hypoallergenic and dye-free. What I think: I really like this product. The first thing that reeled me in was the smell. It smells great. I washed my hair with actual shampoo for the first time in more than a month, so afterward, I used this product. It has a really good slip to it and is thick enough to coat the hair. I only left it on for about 5 minutes. It left my hair very soft and smooth as I was rinsing it out. Bottom Line: Try it
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Shea Moisture's Deep Cleansing Shampoo & Volumizing Conditioner
African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo
What it contains:
Willow Bark extract, African Black Soap, Tea Tree oil, Plantian enzymes, Sugar Beets, Neem oil, Shea, Jojoba oil, Aloe Vera Juice, Vitamin E and many other great ingredients.
What it Claims to do:
This shampoo claims to relieve itching and flaking while cleansing your scalp. It also treats dandruff, psoriasis and eczema.
My review:
If you have ever tried Shea Moisture's Purification Masque, it smells exactly like that product. If you haven't tried it, this product smells like lemongrass mixed with bananas and mint. It may smell different to every person but I like the smell. For me it took a while for it to suds up, but that was because I didn't run it under the water long enough. I will say that this is a thick shampoo, and does the job. I only washed once and my hair was very clean. I've used some shampoos where after you pour some into your hand, it slides all over the place and it's hard to transfer it from your hand to your hair. Overall, I give it a 5 out of 5
Yucca & Baobab Volumizing Conditioner
What it contains:
Coconut oil, Shea butter, mango seed oil, Avocado oil, Aloe, Soybean oil, Biotin, and many others. See full list here.
What it claims to do:
Strengthen and detangle hair while creating overall healthy hair
My review:
This line of products is made for people with fine and thin hair, and I have neither so I can't give you perfect results but I can tell you a little to help you out. Since it is a conditioner, it is in a cream form. I used lots of this product on my hair because I have a lot of hair. I then began to section off my hair and used a wide tooth comb to work the product through. This product works great as a detangler. I was instantly tangle free. If you are looking for a detangler, look no further. Overall 5 out of 5 just because it works wonderfully as a detangler.
In the past, I've posted a ClassyCurls Profile feature on a wonderful person named Victoria (love her name!) who owns her own hair and skin care line. He products contain certified USDA organic shea butter and other natural oils. To view her featured profile, click here.
About a month ago, she sent me a couple of free samples because I was interested in reviewing them. The two products that I will be reviewing are the Mango Conditioner and the Tea Tree Shampoo. |
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