~ PREMIRE FRAGRANCE INTERNATIONAL~...

As Salaamu Alyakum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu to my fellow sister's in Al-Islaam, And Hello to my non Muslim Friends,

I hope Everyone has been well since my last visit here @ AuNaturale.  I come to you today to share with you ladies a fabulous site to add to your list of favorite natural hair care sites.  My fellow sister in faith has a site in which carriers a plethora of natural items . You can find everything from oils, clothing, oil burners ( which are great, they really make the home smell lovely), along with Natural hair and skin products. Do yourselves a favor and click the link provided below...I'm sure you won't be disappointed:))) 

To check out these great products for yourselves simply click the link provided here
http://www.premierfragranceint.com/index.html

Thanks for stopping by Ladies, and remember to stay....Naturally Fabulous!

TAKE CARE:)))

~ I AM STUCK ON KBB~....

Hey there Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

Every since my fabulous find from KBB (Karen's Body Beautiful) "luscious locks hair mask".  I can't get enough of KBB, next on my wish list from them are all three of her leave-in conditioners , and her two butters.  However, I first I would like to hear from anyone one in Fabulous Fellow Natural world. 

 If any of you fabulous Naturals out there used any of the products I've mentioned above from the KBB line.  Please share your experiences with the product.  I would love to hear from you !:))

Thanks for stopping by ladies, and remember to stay.....Naturally Fabulous!

TAKE CARE :))

~WHAT ARE YOUR "HIT OR MISS" PRODUCTS ?......~

Hello  fellow naturals!

I found this topic/thread on the Naturally curly forum and found it quite interesting.  So I wanted to give it a shot here at AuNaturale and ask you ladies.  What are "your" hit and miss natural hair products?  ( DIY products or store brought products) 

OK, I'll start:

HIT:

Aloe juice

Aloe juice, herbal, water spritz

Infused herbs

Olive oil

Emu Oil

Jojoba Oil

VO5 moisture milks conditioners ( clarifying conditioner included)

Hairveda's "Moist Condition 24.7 ( not so much my hair 3b/3c, but  fabulous on my daughters 4b/4c hair)

Hairveda's "Whipped creme ends hydration" ( stellar on my middle daughters 3b/3c ends of her hair)

Aztec Secret " Bentonite Clay"

Kinky -Curly "Come Clean" ( only on occasion, when absolutely necessary)

MyHoneychilds 'honey hair Mask" Deep Conditioner

MyHoneychilds "Molasses Hydrating Deep Conditioner" ( review coming soon)

My Honeychilds" Olive You" Deep Conditioner

MyHoneychild's " Buttery Soy Creme"

Curl Junkies "Daily Fix" Cleansing hair conditioner (review coming soon)

Curl Junkies "Smoothing Lotion" leave- in conditioner ( review coming soon)

Curl Junkies " Curls in a bottle" hair styling solution ( review coming soon)

Kiss my Face "Upper Management" styling gel

Uncle Funky's Daughter "Curly Magic"

Qhemet Biologics " Amla &Olive Heavy Cream"

Jane Carter's " Nourish &Shine"

Darcy's Botanicals "Daily Cleansing Conditioner Cream"

MISS ( and a ...hot mess):

Shea Butter

Coconut oil

Castor oil, ( straight, maybe a very little in a product)

Vegetable Glycerin( depending how much, and placement on ingredients list.... but great on my daughter's 4b/4c hair.)

Oyin handmade "Hair Dew" leave -in  ( thought it was my friend, found out ..it's not)

Lustrasilk's "Olive oil " Cholesterol conditioner

Afro Veda "carrot seed Shampoo bar ( included are...all shampoo bar's)

Hairveda's "Almond Glaze" hair pomade

MyHoney child's "Sophia's old fashioned hair grease" ( review coming soon)

Miss Jessies" Baby Buttercreme"

Bee Mine " Bee Hold Curly Butter"

AfroVeda's 'PUR Whipped Hair Gelly"

VERDICT STILL OUT ( and review's coming soon):

MyHoneychild's "Type 4 Hair Creme"

MyHoneychild's "Honey Hair Creme'

Donna Marie's "Super Buttercreme"



Whew!! ..there you have it, looks like a lot (lol) .  Thankfully , I don't use them all at once and all the time (lol).

So, ladies What are your "HIT or MISS natural hair products"?

As always thanks a bunch for stopping by.  And, remember to stay.....Naturally Fabulous!

                      TAKE CARE !:))

PRODUCT LET DOWNS ....

Good morning fabulous naturals!

Question what product or products have you used throughout your hair journey that came highly recommended and or highly talked about.  But, to find it was a big product let down ?

I'll start I would have to say , Jessicurl weekly deep conditioning treatment, miss jessies baby butter cream and lustersilk olive oil cholesterol conditioner.  OK, now your turn !

Thanks for reading and remember to stay ....naturally fabulous!

                        TAKE CARE :)

BLACK FRIDAY NATURAL HAIR PRODUCT SALES !

Hello fabulous naturals!

As we all know black Friday sales are quickly approaching.  And I must admit its the best time to catch great sales.  Perhaps for an item that you've been wanting but just couldn't afford  other wise.  For me that item would be my favorite hair products. 

Especially, since I now have an added natural on board.  I need twice as many of my favorite products.  Do you ladies know of any natural hair sites that are having  sale on their products for black Friday.  If so feel free to share them here so we can all benefit :)

Here are the few I know of :

Qhemet Biologics - http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/

Darcy's botanicals -http://www.darcysbotanicals.com/

 Your turn, Do you ladies know of any ?

Until next time, stay naturally fabulous!

                                              TAKE CARE :)

I WON...I WON A HAIR THERAPY WRAP !

Hello ladies!

I won one of the items I've been wanting for quite some time.  Especially after hearing reviews about this product.  I talking about the cordless thermal turban heat wrap. One of my favorite fabulous natural hair bloggers had a great giveaway a few weeks ago and to my surprise I won.  Check out Tinuke over at CoilyBella's Haven, there you will find tons of excellent reviews, information about great hair care, tips,  and loads of other topics http://tinukewilson.blogspot.com/

I happily received my winnings today and can not wait to give it a go! I hope to be putting it to the test tomorrow along with the honey child olive you conditioner http://www.myhoneychild.com/home.  So stay tuned for reviews on both of my new editions !

http://www.hairtherapywrap.com/

until next time , remember stay naturally fabulous.

                                               ENJOY & TAKE CARE :)

JANE CARTERS SCALP NOURISHING SERUM...

Hey ladies!


I am a huge fan of Jane Carters "nourish &shine" and use it often to seal with, or to simply apply a small amount through my entire head.  It provides great shine and moisture to my tresses.  As of lately I've been considering exploring a few hair serums that are out on the market for natural hair.  I know of a few like 
 Bee mine , http://beemineproducts.com/
La Boutique de Fleurzty http://www.laboutiquedefleurzty.com/
Qhemet Biologics http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/

And Jane carter's solution also has a hair serum  She says:

Scalp Nourishing Serum will protect your scalp from the cold (outside) and dry heat (inside) during the winter months.  She also goes on to say that her serum is a 100% natural serum composed of pure essential oils in a natural hybrid safflower base, this vitamin rich emollient is the perfect leave-in maintenance product for dry scalp.


Sounds interesting...right ? If any of you ladies are at all interested in giving this little number a go.  Feel free to use my coupon code NovSNS2010 at checkout to receive 15% off of your purchase of the Scalp Nourishing Serum ( only).

http://www.janecartersolution.com/index.html



Until next time, remember to stay naturally fabulous !

                                                                       TAKE CARE :)

HER HAIR.... AND MY WISH LIST....

Hello fabulous naturals!

Can I first say her hair is F-I-R-E !!!!!!.... F-L-Y!!!!!...S-H-A-R-P!!!!.  love...love...love her hair.  There are a few products out there.  That I would like to check out.  I have heard pretty good things about these products.  Some are  stylers, some are moisturizers and some are conditioners. 

I have been doing slight comparisons on the difference in how my hair reacts between more gel like stylers and creme / butter like stylers.  Now, I am still a huge fan of uncle funkys daughter curly magic.  But, lately its been hit and miss.  Sometimes it gives me curls that I may not be looking for that day.  Since my hair has grown , my desired look has changed as well. Not, so much the little skinny type curl ( if you will) more larger fuller looks.  And, that's where the creme like stylers come in, what I've noticed is that with these type of stylers I can achieve the bigger look  after a dry twist out.

 thus far these are the creme like stylers I've used...

Miss Jessies- Quick Curls
http://www.curlmart.com/miss-jessies.html

Not enough moisture but there are ways to make up for the lack of moisture.   I will not be using this product again. Due to the second ingredient and the Hydrolyzed proteins it contains.  Lately , I've been staying away from any of the proteins with "Hydrolyzed" in front of it.  They tend to be of the stronger proteins.  And, because I have somewhat finer hair. These type of proteins are to strong for my hair and tends to dry it out over time.  The other ingredients don't seem to be that bad, except the second igredient is another name for mineral oil, and they are:

Ingredients

Water, parafffinum liquidum, VP/DMAPA acrylates copolymer, polyquaternium-37, cyclopentasiloxane, grape seed extract, nettle extract, alfalfa extract, betula alba leaf extract, lavender extract, borago officinalis extract, fennel fruit extract, ginger root extract, laminum album flower extract, chestnut extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, sunflower seed extract, matricaria flower extract, linseed seed extract, rosa gallica flower extract, silybum marianum extract, viola tricolor extract, punica granatum extract, honeysuckle flower extract, bergamont fruit extract, apricot kernel extract, hydrolyzed wheat protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, PG-propyl silanetriol, fragrance, polyquaternium-11, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cyclohexasiloxane, PPG-5-ceteth-20, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-10, propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, disodium EDTA, PPG-1-trideceth-6, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, DMDM hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, yellow 10, green 5 .

Afro Veda "Pur whipped Gelly"

I am not a big fan of  Afro Veda's products at all.  They just don't seem to work for my hair.  Now, my youngest natural in the house.  Her hair loves 3 of their butters.  The pur whipped gelly, didn't do much for my hair right along with the rest of the items I purchased a while ago ( way before the change in price).  It left my hair feeling moisturized the first day.  But, days following it became quite dry.  Will I repurchase this or any item from Afro Veda ...no.

Ingredients:

Aloe Vera, Whole leaf gel, Coconut oil, Almond oil, Herbal oil complex, Vanilla Essential Oil.

Products I plan to try: (God willing)

OYIN HANDMADE

Whipped pudding
Shine & Define
Burnt Sugar hair pomade
Honey Hemp Conditioner
http://oyinhandmade.com/

BEE MINE

Bee Lovely Moisturizing Daily Conditioner
Bee Hold Curly Butter ( Just ordered, Stay tuned for review in a few weeks)
Dejas Hair Milk
Bee.u.ti.ful moisturizing deep conditioner
http://beemineproducts.com/

MY HONEY CHILD

Olive You Deep Conditioner
http://www.myhoneychild.com/home

Donna Marie

Dream Curling Creme
Super Buttercreme
http://www.shopdonnamarie.com/

This list is quite long...I know. And the list above is in no particular order as to which I would like to try first.  I plan to try  fitting these items in where my budget allows.  If any of you ladies have tried any of the products mentioned above.  Please share your thoughts and or results.

Thanks for reading!:)

Take care and....

                                                                                                  ENJOY!!!

JANE CARTERS CURL DEFINING CREAM...

Hello fabulous naturals!

As some of you may know I am a huge fan of some of Jane Carters products.  My #1 favorite is her "Nourish& shine" love it and it is a staple in my regimen.  Jane Carter has now added another product to her list of great products.  The curl Defining cream...I have heard some pretty good things thus far about this product, I believe she was giving away sample's at one time when you ordered her products.  I am happy to report that she now has the product complete and ready for sale.  BTW, I plan to give this product a go ( so be expecting a review), The thing is its a little on the pricey side.  So, I do not plan to order this unless there is a sale or discount on it.... and guess what it is:).  Below I will post more from Jane Carter herself...

It's said to Lengthen and enhance your natural curl. 

All natural ingredients. 

Non-sticky

Light weight

Not going to attract dust

Water Soulable- it washes out easily and dries without leaving any film perfect way to add shine to those fabulous curls.

ORDER NOW AND GET$ 5.00 OFF  COUPON CODE: 5offCDC

She also now has reduced shipping costs!

Visit her site and read more.

http://www.janecartersolution.com/

                                                                                    ENJOY!!!

BROWN BUTTER BEAUTY...

Hello fabulous fellow naturals!

One of my favorite bloggers Brown Butter Beauty is having a labor day sale on her natural hair & body products in which you will receive 15% off when ordering from her sale starts 9/3-9/5 and the first 7 orders over $20.00, for today only will receive a special gift.  Pay her a visit and explore her great hair & body products, which have rave reviews.  So, go on over read all about her.... her business and her products and be a part of the greatness!!! The link will be below:

http://www.brownbutterbeauty.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/christinegant

http://www.brownbutterbeautyshop.com/


                                                                                            ENJOY!!!

ORI ORGANICS NATURAL HAIR PRODUCT LINE.....

Hey there fabulous fellow naturals,

There is a new  natural hair product line out there! for those of you who may not know...or who haven't heard of this line.  A fellow fabulous YouTube natural coils kinks curls did a great review on this line  " Ori Organics"...I love her reviews because they are honest and detailed. It is said that this line is really, really great. I went to their site and the prices really aren't that bad....plus, they are having a 25% off sale as we speak....annnd the very best part (for me anyway) is that the have samples! ( I'd much rather try out the samples first as a trial , then go from there) I plan to try this company out in the very near future,   Check out coils kinks curls review  here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWNmgTJF2Y&playnext=1&videos=2UqUtxsT_dY 

Based off of her review and paying the site a visit.  The Ori Organics line has pretty good ingredients in there products...and their products are thick and creamy ...not, thin and watered down ( two thumbs up for that , alone).  Here is the link to their site http://www.oriorganics.com/ 

So, skip on over and check out their site and or products. 


                                                                                                           ENJOY!!!!

WHAT ARE NATURAL HAIR PRODUCTS ...

Treat yourself right with all natural hair care products that enhance your hair without harming your health!








Natural organic hair care products give your hair fullness and body from botanical bases, and are free from harmful ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and paraben preservatives.






For healthier hair, choose safer all natural hair products derived from plants, minerals and essential oils instead!


Natural Ingredients Organic Vegan Cruelty Free Non-Toxic Handcrafted Biodegradable Paraben Free




SLS Free - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free SLES Free - Sodium Laureth Sulfate Free


Are Your Hair Care Products Making You Sick? Find out why you should use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free, Sodium Laureth Sulfate Free and Paraben Free hair care products now!




Did you know that what you are putting on your hair day after day, year after year, may be doing much more harm than good? It's true!






Think about this:






Why do your eyes burn when shampoo runs into them?


Is it really "OK" that you are inhaling the hair spray that misses your hair?


What toxic ingredients are penetrating your scalp when using your shampoo and other hair products?


Your skin (including your scalp) absorbs up to 60% of the ingredients (including the synthetic and toxic chemicals) found in the cosmetics, lotions and shampoos you use on a daily basis.






Absorbing natural and organic ingredients from plant oils and waxes, mineral pigments and essential oils is a much healthier alternative!






About Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Paraben Preservatives








Both Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and its close relative Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are commonly used in many soaps, shampoos, detergents, toothpastes and other products that are expected to "foam up". Both chemicals are very effective foaming agents, chemically known as surfactants. However, both come with health risks, are known skin irritants and enhance allergic responses to other toxins and allergens. Although Sodium Laureth Sulfate is somewhat less irritating than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, it cannot be metabolized by the liver and its effects are therefore much longer lasting.






Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)


SLS is used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers, and in about 90% of personal care products that foam. SLS is also absorbed into the body from skin application. Once absorbed, sodium lauryl sulfate mimics the activity of the Oestrogen hormone. This has many health implications and may be responsible for a variety of health problems including PMS, menopausal symptoms, lowered male fertility and increased risk of female cancers such as breast cancer, where oestrogen levels are known to be involved. SLS is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".






Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)


When combined with other chemicals, SLES can create nitrosamines, specifically 1,4-dioxane, a potent carcinogen. Dioxane readily penetrates the skin. While dioxane can be removed from products easily and economically by vacuum stripping during the manufacturing process, there is no way to determine which products have undergone this process. Labels are not required to list this information. SLES is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".






Paraben Preservatives


An estrogen mimic, parabens are preservatives with antibacterial properties. Widely used in all kinds of personal care products, paraben is usually preceded by the prefixes methyl-, ethyl-, butyl-, or propyl-. Parabens can cause allergic reactions or contact dermatitis in some people. Preservatives are one of the leading causes of contact dermatitis. There are safer practical alternatives to parabens, including vitamin E, vitamin C and grapefruit seed extract


The Facts:







The average adult uses 9 personal care products daily, exposing them to an average 126 chemicals every day.


One-third of all personal care products contain one or more ingredients classified as possible human carcinogens.


89% of 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have NOT been evaluated for safety.


Over the last 30 years, only 9 of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have been banned or restricted.


Source: (Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database)


The Answer:






Keep it simple and natural with safe and non-toxic All Natural Hair Care Products and look and feel fabulous! Stick to Natural Organic Hair Care Products because they work ... and you ARE worth it!










The Benefits:






Look and Feel Better - Many skin problems, such as acne, contact dermatitis, irritations and allergies may disappear once petroleum or synthetic ingredients are removed from your hair care regimen. Using all natural hair products can contribute to healthy, shiny and lustrous hair and a healthy body in the long run.


Avoid the Toxins - Organically-grown natural haircare products are much healthier for the environment, the people who cultivate them, and the people who use them.


Cleaner waterways - Toxic chemicals from non-natural and non-organic hair care products are rinsed off your body and down the drain, potentially contaminating rivers, streams, and harming aquatic life.


Protect animal friends - Most natural organic hair care products are cruelty-free.


Safer - Only 11% of the more than 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have been screened for safety.






Side Note: The chemicals present in any one hair product alone are unlikely to cause immediate harm.







I thought this article was very interesting.  It has made me consider as well as being  more aware of the products I use in my hair along with the hair products that my entire family uses.  Enjoy!!!!