~HAIR TALK THURSDAY IN REVIEW" B.A.S.K YAM NECTER...~

Hello Ladies!

Today I bring you in review " BASK YAM NECTAR". Let me say I love this hair nourisher. It does just as stated. Now let me tell you why I love this nourisher.


 FROM RASHIDA ( THE SHOP OWNER )   ( borrowed from the esty page) :

Pamper your hair with a true HONEY spa regimen!

The word Y.A.M. boldly represents the oils of Yucca-infused olive, Avocado, & Meadowfoam that are artfully “churned” throughout a sweet base of honey nectar targeted to rejuvenate parched hair!

All-natural (US Grade A) clover honey is slowly simmered with vegetable glycerin, thickened with y.a.m. oils & conditioner, & swirled with healing Manuka honey – yielding a luxurious hair spa treatment for ultimate hydration. Product texture is of a very concentrated, toffee-like consistency out the jar – but once applied to wet hair – turns into a lush conditioning cream that sinks into your curls!


INGREDIENTS:

Pure Clover Honey, Vegetable Glycerin, Yucca Oil (Virgin Olive Oil infused w/ Yucca Root), Avocado Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Manuka Honey, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Essential oils of Rosewood & Copaiba, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin.



INSTRUCTIONS:

While hair is clean & still WET, part hair into sections. Scoop a small amount of Y.A.M. honey treatment out the jar & apply to each section (try not to get excess water into the jar…..make sure hands are not dripping wet or use an applicator to keep product at its freshest).

Gently massage honey treatment onto hair as the treatment emulsifies with the water – turning into a conditioning cream. If you find the product too thick to spread directly – then scoop a small amount, rub it in the palms of your hands first, and then apply to each hair section.
Using a plastic cap, steam with the Y.A.M. honey treatment for a minimum of 20 minutes…allowing the product to soak into your hair as the humectants draw in moisture. Rinse Thoroughly. Curls will be left super-hydrated, super-soft, & super-indulged!


PRICE- $ 20.00 8 oz


PACKAGING- nice, sturdy brown jar.


CUSTOMER SERVICE-  Excellent!. My products was mailed Thursday. I had my products Saturday. My order was shipped the same day I placed my order,  The label was not just printed and sat for a few days, no my items was shipped the very same day.


SCENT- Divine smells like butterscotch.


CONSISTENCY- Thick, same texture as honey.



MY THOUGHTS:

This is one of the best treatments I have treated my hair to in quite a while right up there with my CURLS estacy hair tea . After applying this nourisher I sat under my steamer and upon completion , I was pleasantly surprised as to how hydrated my hair was. It was super soft, I had wonderful curl  definition , and my hair was shiny.

These wonderful attributes as to the performance of the treatment did not last for just that day . This lasted for a few days. As I shared here on AuNaturale many times, this is how I can gage the hydration and moisture factor  of a product for my tresses the length of time my hair is moisturized. However if your hair is very fine, this product may be to heavy for your hair strands thus weighing it down.

So far I have only used it alone, I have heard of other curlies applying both the yam and cocoa bark together, or applying the cocoa bark directly after the YAM nourisher. The fact of the matter is the YAM NECTAR is a treatment and not necessarily a deep  conditioner.  I will be trying them together or using the cocoa bark directly after the YAM.  As I will report my findings back to you ladies. But so far the YAM is alright with me !

Cocoa bark deep conditioning hair treat review forthcoming.

I heard great things about this item, but was on the fence because of the honey and glycerin. Sometimes my hair is not fond of honey and or glycerin either one or the other , or both together. But I wanted to give it a go and couldn't be more pleased.

This is one I will definitely be keeping in my rotation of hair treatments, thus far the only other hair treatment I use once a month is the CURLS ecstasy hair tea another fave and must have.

I will certainly repurchase, and  recommend this product to any other curlies looking for something urber hydrating.

You can find this product here   http://www.etsy.com/shop/BaskBeauty?ref=seller_info

There you have it  ! My thoughts and love for the BASK YAM NECTAR. Thanks for stopping by, take care and remember to stay naturally healthy and fabulous.

Zainab1

***Disclaimer, please note I am in no way affiliated with this company, nor was I paid to do this review. Just happen to be a fan of this product and wanted to share with other naturals in hopes of helping someone who may have just began their journey to the beauty of being natural, or someone who may be in need of great products. I brought this product with my very on money as well as other products I review here @ AuNaturale. Unless otherwise stated***

Thank you

HAIR TALK THURSDAY IN REVIEW " KBB'S BUTTER LOVE"

Hello Ladies!

Today we will be reviewing Karen Body Beautiful's "Butter Love".  Some of you may know I am a huge KBB fan.  Because we all have different hair texture's what works for me very well may not work for your hair texture.  I personally feel that this company may be one of the top natural hair care lines ( this is just my personal opinion, as we all have one). There are a few running with her that are my second in command, but as for now. This is my first in command. After reviewing and sharing my thoughts with you all here @ AuNaturale. I will share my final of final thoughts as too which ones work the best for my hair.

I 've chosen to do a bit more of reviewing products, and the likes oppose to the education of the hair.  Reason's being : 1. , I wanted to switch it up a bit here on my page . 2. I have a ample amount of hair care and education on this page already which is what I primarily focused on when I went  natural and began blogging, don't get me wrong the importance of correctly caring for and understanding  needs of our natural tresses  are still very much a priority for me and the care of my hair.  3. I feel there are a wealth of other blogs that cover a lot of education of natural hair, and it's not that much more to it. It begins to become a lot of what you may have read and or learned via other natural hair blogs.

Once you learn the nature of the education of natural hair. It's not much more left to learn, if you ask me. If your anything like me. Before buying my products I enjoy hearing the thoughts of others as to their findings and thoughts on that particular product. For me, this really helps a lot in my overall decision upon purchasing a product.

So let's get into our review:

Price :$18.00 / 7oz

Butter love:

Made only from rich, thick butters and luxurious oils, Karen's Butter Love conditions, softens and adds sheen to fragile, stressed hair. Great for thick hair.

Ingredients:

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao) , Mango Butter (Mangifera Indica) , Jojoba Butter (Simmondsia Chinensis), Aloe Butter, Essential and/or Fragrance Oils (Parfum), Grapefruit Seed Oil (Citrus Paradisi) & Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

*** This is a Paraben, Protein, silicone, Glycerine and Sulfate free product.***

Directions:

Use twice a week on hair and scalp or as needed. Works best on dry hair since wet hair generally doesn't absorb butters and rich oils readily.

Scent: Lavender Vanilla ( but not limited to ) As with the other product I reviewed . This is a nice light scent, not to overpowering.


My thoughts:

This little number is off white to  beige in color. The texture is more like a smooth butter just as stated in the name of the product. Once you scoop a bit out of the jar rub it into the palms of your hands in will melt and will be easily applied to the hair.

It's veeeery moisturizing, in fact I like this butter better for my hair ( 3b, 4a) that I do the Super Duper cream which you can find the review that here :http://www.aunaturale007.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-thoughts-on-kbbs-super-duper.html

I must add that these butters/ creams are light weight and do not weigh the hair down.  And an additional benefit is that they don't  leave your hair feeling greasy, they absorb into the hair very well. Again , I must include Karen's Body Beautiful products leaves my hair moisturized for days. Not 1 day, nor 2 days. I am speaking of 3-4 days. Now, if that's not a product worth buying I don't know what is. You get moisture for days, and a little goes a long way which means having your product for longer which then equals SAVINGS!

I have a few more of her products to review here. But thus far I have not been disappointed. Would I recommend this product to other naturals, YES!. especially if your one who's hair is colored , doesn't seem to hold moisture well, or simply needs and extra boost of added moisture I would definitely recommend products from Karen's Body Beautiful . Would I repurchase YES!

I have 3 daughters, and I use KBB on all of their hair.

To hear further reviews about this product check out YouTube. There are a ton of product reviews on this product.

If your interested in purchasing this product you can find it at the following online stores:

http://www.karensbodybeautiful.com/#

http://www.curlmart.com/


OK, Ladies that's it for today's hair talk Thursday.  Thanks for stopping by, Take care and remember to stay Naturally Fabulous!

Zainab1


***Disclaimer, please note I am in no way affiliated with this company, nor was I paid to do this review. Just happen to be a huge fan of this company and wanted to  share with other naturals in hopes of helping someone who  may have just began their journey to the beauty of being natural, or someone who may be in need of great products. I brought this product with my very on money as well as any  of the products I review here @ AuNaturale. Unless otherwise stated***

~3rd DAY ~....

Hello Ladies!

Quick update....this is the third day since using KKB "Luscious Locks Hair Mask"  conditioner and my hair is still beyond super soft and hydrated!.....Better than any conditioner I have ever used! ...hands down.

http://shop.karensbodybeautiful.com/product-p/llhm.htm

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend .  And Remember to stay Naturally Fabulous!

Take care :0)

p.s. I am loving her hair!;0)

~OMG...LIKE BUTTER... MY FIRST IMPRESSION ~....

Hey there Fellow Fabulous Naturals!

I just had to....just had to give you guys a quick first impression of Karen's body beautiful "Luscious locks hair mask".  Laaadies , let me tell you this stuff here is the truth indeed! (like no other I have used yet!!!!)

First, let me tell you as I was ordering this little number I was twitching in my seat as I placed my order . This has a pretty hefty price @ $25.00 dollars.  BUT, IT IS WORTH EVERY BROWN PENNY I SAVED (lol).  The only down side is that ordering from her site it's self takes a minute to receive I wasn't pleased about that at all. I feel if I'am spending 25.00 on a product I do not want to wait 5 days for it to ship.  But, I must say once it did I received it the very next day, and I have never received a product the next day after shipping, so that was a pleasant surprise. 



There are other places in which you can order the very same conditioner, I know curl mart carries it. The reason why normally I buy directly from the maker of the product is for freshness. Plus she has a few shipping options on her site ( Karen body beautiful) and one of them I believe is shipping for $ 2.95 , curl mart's shipping is $ 8.00 or close to it. 



Enough of that.... lets get onto my first impression:



THEY SAY ( TAKEN FROM THE SITE ITSELF)

The Luscious Locks Hair Mask is a wonderfully nutritious conditioning treatment that you can use as often as your hair needs it.

Conditioning doesn't get deeper than this because everything you need for your hair is in this jar.  Detangle, soften, strengthen, grow.  Saturate your strands with this rich blend of herbs like shikakai and rosemary which are known to promote hair growth, arnica and nettle to strengthen your hair follicles and aloe for much needed moisture.  It is called Luscious Locks for a reason.

INGREDIENTS:

Purified Water, Aloe Butter, Jojoba Oil, Agave, Vegetable Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Vera Juice, Panthenol, Arnica, Calendula, Echinacea, Nettle & Horsetail Extracts, Carrot Seed Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Arnica, Shikakai & Amla Extracts, Vitamin E & Natural Enzymes.

I SAY:

I am so excited about this conditioner...it is FABULOUS!.  The very minute I applied this conditioner I was amazed as to how much slip it had. My hair was like silk, my curls was ...popping and this was just from application.  I sat under my steamer for 20 minutes and an additional 15 minutes out of the steamer.  Ladies, Once I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair...OMG....LIKE BUTTER !.  Silk paradise, my hair was and still is so soft that my hair is literally slipping out of my freaking fingers.

Let me add that normally I add honey,Aloe Vera juice and a bit of EVOO to my DC's . But, because I wanted the full effect of this product raw, I did not add anything. It test at a PH of 7 , which isn't bad at all .  It does not have a scent , it's consistency is creamy, but just not a thick creme.  My hair is suuuper moisturized....suuuuper soft, and it has a nice shine. I must repeat this..... my hair is so soft right now, I can not keep my hands out of my hair (lol) I am in shock. I keep looking at the jar like what the hell is in this (lol).

Will I purchase this product again, ....YES INDEED!. This is my now  holy grail DC and I have tried a few , those who follow me know I have raved about a few different DC's from different lines. But, NONE of those compares to this DC. I have found my holy grail DC, and really plan to look no further.  I am very pleased with this DC, and I must have this in my closet at all times. I plan to reorder again, but the bigger size so that I always have it in my home. YES....it's that good ( to me anyway):0)  

 Now that I know how fabulous this product is I don't mind waiting 5 days for it to ship.  Just as long as I have some in my possession before hand (lol). I do plan on trying the rest of her line with the exception of her shampoos and shampooo bars. She has a no- poo coming out as well as a new butter called "super duper butter " or something to that effect. I can't wait to try that.  Thus far Qhemet Biologics and Karen's body beautiful are my go to products. The  "Curls" line of  conditioners are following closing behind :0)

So there you have ladies my first impression of KBB's "luscious locks hair mask". 

 IF you haven't tried this product....treat your self to something special and pick up a jar...you won't regret it!

http://shop.karensbodybeautiful.com/product-p/llhm.htm

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

TAKE CARE !:0)

~I CAN'T WAIT ~....

Hello Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

I just wanted to do a quick post on my New Arrival.  I have finally taken the plunge and purchased the Karens body Beautiful" Luscious Locks Hair Mask" .  Yeap I just had to see for myself what all the rave was about , not to mention I believe I may be a bit of a conditioner PJ (lol).  At the hefty price of $25.00 bucks I hope I am pleased.

Once I've tried this conditioner a few times I will be sure to report back to you ladies, my findings.  For all of you who may interested in this product and want to try it for yourself below I will post the link . But before I go.....Have any of you ladies use this product , if so what did you think of it? .  Do share, I would love to hear from you .

http://shop.karensbodybeautiful.com/product-p/llhm.htm

Until next time, thanks a bunch for stopping by and remember to stay....Naturally Fabulous!

TAKE CARE !:0)

~ ANOTHER WINNER FROM ...QHEMET BIOLOGICS~

Hey there Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

Today I bring you my finals thoughts on Qhemet Biologics " Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee".  First, let me start by saying I truly believe QB may have one of the BEST moisturizing lines out for Natural hair care, hand's down.  I have used and continue to use many of their products and their products ALWAYS leaves my hair super moisturized.  This conditioner I am speaking of today is the best leave in conditioner and now my holy grail leave in I have EVER used.  I plan to look no further for a leave in. Here's why:

They Say:

Our creamy, versatile conditioner nourishes, softens and detangles thick, dry hair.

Key Ingredients:

Contains organic, virgin Coconut Oil for lubricity, slip and emollience. Pure Moringa Oil for its smoothing and softening properties. Extracts of Oatstraw and Burdock for their scalp conditioning and soothing properties. Amla, Brahmi and Nettle for their hair conditioning, strengthening and growth properties and MSM for follicular health and nourishment.

• Does not contain mineral oil, lanolin, proteins, silicones, artificial fragrances, dyes or parabens.

I Say:

The ingredients alone is a winner for me!. Then there is the many uses and different ways the conditioner can be used. They list 5 alone on their website! I must say I have just used it as a leave-in ( which I love) and a refresher ( love that as well). I do plan to try it as a deep conditioner in which they advertise on their site, just to put it to the test ( stay tuned for the results). The scent is light and pleasant.  It's like a  thin creamy consistency . Veeery moisturizing, and leaves my hair very soft, with  a non greasy feeling.  And also helps in defining my curls. From my experience only a little is needed. I must say ladies I really...really like this product.  Will I repurchase this product...yes indeed!

For those ladies who have not tried this line I highly recommend , giving it a try. But, remember everyone's hair is different.  I have been using QB since my very first BC and each and every time I stray to use another product line.  I alllways find myself right back to QB!.

So there you have it, my final thoughts on Qhemet Biologics " Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee"

http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MTCG

Have any of you ladies tried this product or this line. If so what were your thoughts?

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

TAKE CARE :)) 

P.S. Is her hair ( in the picture above) fabulous or what! :))

~MY THOUGHTS ON ECO STYLER GEL..BLUE & PINK~....

Hey there Fellow Fabulous Naturals!

I hope each of you had a wonderful and productive weekend!:)0.  Today I bring you my final thoughts on the Eco Styler gel blue & Eco styler gel pink.  I must say I have always been a huge fan of their gels, they have always treated me kindly.  The ones I'm speaking about are the one with olive oil, and currently, the more recent ones blue & pink.  So lets get started:

ECO STYLER BLUE:

They say:

*Adds volume and sheen to chemically treated hair.
* Ideal for sculptured or relaxed hair styles.
*Contains sunscreen for color treated hair.
* No flakes, No tack.
* Alcohol free.

Ingredients: ( first 5)

Water, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Glycerin, Triethanolamine.

I say:

I do like this gel, just not enough hold for my hair.  This little number is a blue colored gel ( go figure, lol). It states its geared toward color treated hair. A level 5 on their holding scale 1 (one) being soft hold, 10 being maxium hold.  It test as pH OF 7. The scent...I don't know I can't put my finger on the smell. I wouldn't say it's a jump out of my seat wonderful scent, but it's tolarable. I could not get second day hair from this gel. which is a deal breaker in most cases for me.  Because the ingredients are not that great I would much rather use a gel if the ingredients are not great less often, oppose to using a gel with not that great ingredients more often.  But, I will say the price....super! at a 8 oz for $1.49.   Will I buy this product again , I would not simply because it didn't have the hold my hair needs.  But, its really not a bad gel at all.

ECO STYLER FIRM HOLD GEL PINK:

They say:

Eco styler firm hold gel identified by the pink color has the added benefit of anti- itch additives to minimize scalp irration.  Ideal for waves and other stlyes that are worn to be untouched.  This product contains glycerin to moisturize ensuring that the product will not cause flaking or leave hair hard or brittle.

Ingredients:

Water, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Glycerin, Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Oil, Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia, Centella Asiatica, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, D&C Red No. 33.

I say:

I looooove this gel!.  This gel is ..guess...pink. (lol).  I will say that the ingredients are a bit better than those in the eco styler blue.  This is the next best thing to my upper face management gel.  It has a firm hold of 7 on their holding scale 1(one) being the softess hold and 10 being maxium hold.  This little number plays great with other products, clumps my curls and makes them fat like no bodies business.  I can get 2-3 day curls with this gel.  Gives my hair shine. My hair is never hard to the touch ( a trick for that in the event, it happens with any gel, I just lossen my culrs, run my hands over my curls and it softens right up). It test as a pH of 7.  I always use a leave -in ( after my experimenting with not using leave-ins to see their necessity, I concur they are necessary and definitly add to the added moisture in the hair) as with any gel I use.  I feel it is necessary for the added moisture especially with using gels.  I also, make a custard with this gel by simply adding some herb infused olive oil and a bit of Aloe Vera juice.  I love the results from adding those two ingredients.  The scent  I will say I'm not that fond of, but it doesn't linger and is tolerable.  Even better is the price...Again, $ 1.49 for a 8oz size...you can't beat that.  Will I purchase this again....Most definitly , and even in the largest size. This is a great gel, and works great in my hair. Again, I do recommend using a leave in under this gel or any gel.  The ingredients are not the best, but can be worked with.  This gel gives great definition!

So there you have it my final thought on the Eco Styler gels both blue & pink.  Thanks for stopping by ladies.
Remember to stay.....Naturally Fabulous!:))

TAKE CARE:))

P.S.  HER DREDS IN THE PICTURE ABOVE ARE....SHARP!

~MY THOUGHTS ON CURLY HAIR SOLUTIONS " CURL KEEPER"~...

Heeey ladies!

Today I bring you a review on the curly hair solution"curl keeper".  I received a sample of this product some time ago when ordering from curlmart.  And boy am I happy I did.....I LOVE THIS STUFF!. This product is ....AWESOME.  Let me share a bit more on this product:

THEY SAY:
Dryness causes frizziness and out-of-control hair. Curl Keeper enables you to become the master of those gorgeous frizz-free curls. Great for all hair types.

Curl Keeper is a water-based formula, which means you can use it everyday without product buildup.

INGREDIENTS:

DI Water, PVP/VA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth 23, Glycerin, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Polyquaternium 10.




I SAY:

This stuff here...IS THE TRUTH!, you here me (lol).  It does everything it says it will do...reduce frizz, make my curls pop like crazy. Clumps together like no ones business. Makes my hair full , big and fluffy, just like I like it.   It's suggested to simply re-wet your hair the day/ days after to reactive.  This product is a lite , watery type product.  The smell to me is pleasant , I have read other reviews where people don't care for the smell, but it doesn't bother me.  I do not use this product alone, I use it as finisher, over the gel I am using that day.

As you can see from the ingredients list above, the ingredients aren't that nourishing.  But, is tolerable for the way this product performs. It is however, protein , silicone and paraben free. And it test at a pH of 4 ...horray for "curl keeper!".   Is this product a keeper, yes indeed! .  In fact I plan to order more before, my sample is gone.  Below I will post the places in which you can find this product, to view for yourself.

http://www.aveyou.com/curlyhairsolutionscurlkeeper.aspx

http://www.curlmart.com/store/curly-hair-solutions-curl-keeper.html

http://www.frizzoff.com/5-Curl-Keeper.aspx

So, there you have it my thoughts on 'curl keeper" from curly hair solutions.  Thanks for stopping by...and remember to stay ...natural fabulous!

TAKE CARE :))

~MY THOUGHTS ON QB's OLIVE AND HONEY HYDRATING BALM~....

Hello Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

I hope all of you fabulous ladies had a great weekend!:).  During the Qhemet Biologics recent sale along with a few other items.  I purchased a sample size of their "Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm".  I have recently fell back in love with my Qhemet Biologics moisturizers, right now there doing it for me, to be quite honest I had never fallen out of love with them.  I just stopped using their products momentarily, just to try other brands.  And, as always found myself right back at their doorsteps (lol). So Here are my thoughts on the hydrating balm:


THEY SAY:

Our pure and natural hydrating balm leaves dense, coarse and dry hair touchably soft, moist and supple.

 KEY INGREDIENTS:

Key Ingredients: Pure Olive Oil, expressed from the fruit seeds of the noble and majestic Olive tree, delivers softness and emollience. Pure Grapeseed Oil delivers shine, softness and lubricity. MSM nourishes scalp and encourages healthy growth while pure wildflower honey and vegetable glycerin contribute lasting moisture and softness.

I SAY:

I really like this product!....it does just as it states, as with the Amla& Olive heavy creme.  Having had used 3 products thus far from this line, I must say that their products live up to what they state on their site.  I use this in conjunction with the Amla & Olive heavy cream, using the cream first then sealing with the Hydrating balm.  Doing so ...my curls are seriously hydrated without feeling greasy, and are  seriously, thick and well defined.  This leaves my hair super soft, however this product does contains glycerin, just as the Amla & Olive, but it does not affect my hair.  Perhaps, its because the glycerin is a few ingredients down on the list.  But, thus far this is the only line that contains glycerin, and does not make my hair over the top frizzy.  The consistency is thick, and the scent is pleasant. A little goes a long way, which I appreciate that, because that means it's not necessary to use a lot, and because of that the product should last longer.  Will this be an added staple to my collection...YES INDEED!.  My plans are to repurchase as soon as QB, reopens their store, god willing.

http://www.qhemetbiologics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=OHHB

I just love it when I purchase a product and its a winner!...so what about you ladies, have you made any recent hair purchases and found it to be a winner ?


Well, that's all for now .  Thanks for stopping by and remember to stay....Naturally Fabulous!:))

TAKE CARE !:))

~STEAMING WITH BENTONITE CLAY~....

Hey there Fabulous Naturals!


I hope everyone had a fabulous , yet productive weekend:)).  One of the many things I did this weekend was enjoy my wash day.   Lately, I've been steaming twice a week, and I must say my hair as well myself are enjoying the results.  However, this weekend I did something a bit different . One of the products I use on my hair at least once monthly is bentonite clay.  Although , I am considering using it a bit more after the fabulous results I had using it under the steamer.

I pre-pooed my hair as I always do, allowed that to sit on my hair for a while. Rinsed and applied my bentonite clay mixed with Aloe Vera juice ,  a bit of water and olive oil. I use majority Aloe Vera juice in my bentonite clay mixtures to help in lowering the pH., and it does a wonderful job.  After, applying that I sat under my steamer with the clay remaining on my head to aid in the conditioning process for about 20 minutes. After allowing my head to cool off a bit, I then proceeded with rinsing and co-washing, deep conditioning , etc.  Let me tell you .....I love the results the clay gave me while sitting under the steamer.  We all know that the clay aids in serious curl definition afterwards.  But, this time my curls were beautiful ...different from using the clay and rinsing without the heat.  And, super soft!.  I believe this process is a keeper in my regimen.  I am in love with the results!

What about you ladies, have you ladies ever steamed with bentonite clay?, if so what were your results.  Do share :))

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

 TAKE CARE!:))

~MY THOUGHTS ON GARNIER FRUCTIS FORTIFYING CONDITIONER....PURE CLEAN~....

Hey there ladies!

I've been on a co wash conditioner kick lately.  Looking to try a few different conditioner's to co- wash with.  I heard a few great reviews on the "Garnier Fructis Fortifying Conditioner" pure clean.  So, I thought I'd give it a try not to mention is economy friendly, easy to find ( store brought) in most of your local drug stores , no shipping, and no wanting time for arrival.  All of the pros I like about buying ANYTHING (lol).  So, off I go to purchase this conditioner. 

My thoughts:

The ingredients didn't seem to be that bad , I try very hard to stay away from parabens, harsh proteins (if any), sulfates, silicone's, and glycerin.  From what I can tell from reading the ingredients on this product it didn't have those things in it.  However, I did not like this conditioner....AT ALL.  The smell is pleasant, the consistency is thick, the slip is AMAZING. But, after rinsing it seem to have left a film like feel on my hair...I DO NOT LIKE THAT.   I can't put my finger on it, but I don't like how it made my hair feel after rinsing...it felt coated.  So, I will not be using this product anymore, and have no intentions on buying  it again.

Thankfully, I didn't pay to much for this product :)).  Have any of you ladies tried this product , if so what are your thoughts on this product?

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

Take care!:))

~MY CURLJUNKIE HAUL AND SEMI REVIEW~...

Hello Ladies!

I hope everyone one had a productive , yet fabulous weekend.  I purchased a few products from the Curl Junkie line a little while ago.  I had heard many great things about this line , taking into consideration that if my hair doesn't like it.  I have 2 other naturals , and 1 texlaxed in my household so it will not go to waste. I was sure of that.  Below I will list the products in which I purchased , along with the reviews on the ones that I feel I am ready to give a solid honest review.  So, that's get started:

DAILY FIX:

They Say:

a concentrated, creamy cleansing conditioner offers a gentle, yet efficient option for cleaning your hair and scalp while providing lightweight conditioning. Daily Fix(tm) Cleansing Hair Conditioner allows you to clean your hair without harsh Sulfates or drying detergents and is able to remove all but the heaviest silicones and oils/waxes as well as removing most mineral deposits (if you have "hard" water). Daily Fix(tm) lightly preps hair for your conditioners or stylers without the stripping your hair of its natural oils like most traditional shampoos. 97% natural/naturally derived ingredients.

Ingredients: Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG -7 Olivate, Guar Hydroxypropytrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Matricaria Recuitita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Yucca Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Melissa) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance.

I Say:

I really like this product.  In my opinion it does just as stated above, it doesn't leave my hair feeling stripped. It has a minty scent ( which is not bad)  My hair feels soft and clean after using.  I like the fact that it is a gentle cleanser , and is able to remove build-up without me having to use a harsh shampoo. And, it's in a safe range with a   pH of 6.   I will say I only use this little number 1x monthly or so., due to the Hydrolyzed oat flour ( protein).  This time around ( at least , right now)  I am really into ....moisture...moisture.....moisture for my hair.  With very little protein...very little.

Will I repurchase this and add it into my regimen....sure will!

CURL ASSURANCE SMOOTHING LOTION:

They Say:

a NEW super detangling leave-in that can help you moisturize and style your curls and coils. You only need a little to help you smooth out your hair. It can be used alone or can provide a great base for other styling products. It can also be used as a rinse-out or on dry hair to add moisture when needed or as a styling aid for twists & braids.

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Vegetable Glycerin, Slippery Elm Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance.

I Say:

This is ...the bomb! ( yeah I said it ) the bomb (LOL).  The slip on this product is......AMAZING.  The scent is pleasant and light. It has a wonderful pH OF 6.    VEEERY moisturizing, again does just as stated.  But, that dang darn glycerin...gets me every time.  Now, I was fully aware that a lot of curljunkie products contain glycerin, with this one included.  But I wanted to give it a go anyway.  I really like this product, BUT my hair does not like glycerin.,.....at all.  Using this left my hair with all  mentioned above, but an added edition of frizz.....I don't like that. And, that is exactly what products with glycerin does to my hair....why....why....WHY! (lol)

Now, my oldest daughter 4/b/ 4c tightly coiled, thick hair.....STELLAR ...you hear me STELLAR! I mean this product just makes her hair soooooo moisturized for days, and easy to comb her hair like this a LOT.

Will I repurchase this for me ( 3b/3c hair)....No I will not.  My daughter 4a/4b hair...yes indeed this is a sure keeper in her regimen.  BTW, if the owner of this product reads this or anyone who works for this company...please consider making a product like this but  glycerin free :))

CURLS IN A BOTTLE:

They say:

a lightweight liquid styling gel/serum with a light hold. Adds brilliant shine and helps to tame frizz! Curls in a Bottle(tm)! is the ultimate solution to maintain and define your curls every day.

: Ingredients: Water, Hydroethylcellulose, Agave Nectar, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Matricaria Recuitita (Chamomile) Flower Water, PVP, Panthenol, PEG-8 Dimethicone*, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-8 Raspberriate**, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance. *Water soluble-rinses clean!, **Derived from Raspberry Oil.

I say:

Now as you can see this product is not 100% natural.  And, it does contain a cone ( in which is water-soluble) so the cone doesn't bother me so much, because I know it will wash out.   I 'm still on the fence about this product.  And still taking it through the mill, the pH on it is 6 which again, in safe pH range.  Its said that this product is great for layering, over your gels in helping to reduce frizz, etc. But I do know at this stage in the game for my hair it's waaay to light to use alone.  This product also has a pleasant scent.  So, this is not a final...final review of this product.  The verdict is still out.

So, there you have it my thoughts on a few products from the curl junkie line.  A few things I can definitely say about this line would be:

Their product's has pleasant scents

pH balanced ( this very important in my regimen)

The bottles are a great size for the price ( at least the items I purchased)

Below I will post a few places in which you can purchase Curl Junkie products:

http://www.curljunkie.com/default.asp

http://www.aveyou.com/

http://www.curlmart.com/store/

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

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~ARE LEAVE IN CONDITIONERS.....REALLY NECESSARY...~

Hey there Fellow Fabulous Naturals!

I hope everyone had a great and productive weekend :)).  Recently, I've was thinking about leave in conditioners and the necessity of using them.  I have always used leave- in conditioners and to be totally honest out of the many I've used since being natural 3- 4 of them actually left an impression on me and my hair. ( below I will share the ones I'm speaking of ).  I was thinking...... how necessary are they.... really, I know for sure that there are leave -ins that are much more moisturizing than others.  Then there may be the argument that the leave-in is a protectant against the other products used on top of that. 

I must say I really have not noticed a grand difference in using leave in conditioners in my hair.  Let me add I have not given up on using them, until I do further experimenting with them in my hair. But,  To be honest I often think it's just another product added to my hair, in which could cause product build up ( depending on the actually leave-in being used and it's ingredients) in which I really try to use only products with natural ingredients.  Or another thought is perhaps I have yet to find that holy grail leave-in conditioner ( but I may have come very close still playing the first two listed below from curljunkie).  Now, back to the ones I tried ( from like to dislike ):

CURL JUNKIE- Smoothing lotion-   urber moisturizing, serious slip ( complete review coming soon this one and the CURL JUNKIE- beauti curls leave-in)

KINKY CURLY- Knot today ( using Kim from You Tube's method)

GIOVANNI - Direct leave in

HAIRVEDA- Whipped Creme ends hydration ( Pretty good , but because of the added glycerin I had to stop using it.  But, stellar in my middle daughter's hair and ends of her hair)

OYIN HANDMADE- Hair dew ( I really do not like this in my hair....at all)


So, what do you ladies think....are leave-in conditioners a must.  Do you notice a difference in your hair with or without using one?

Do share, I'd love to hear what you ladies think.

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

STAY TUNED FOR REVIEWS ON:

CURL JUNKIE

DONNA MARIE'S - SUPER BUTTERCREME

             AND MORE ON

MY HONEYCHILD

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p.s. -  If any of you ladies are interested in purchasing any of the products listed the above.  You can find there site on the side of the front of AuNaturale under" Natural hair products" :))

~MORE ON MYHONEY CHILD PRODUCTS~....

Heeey Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

Today I bring you my final thoughts on two (2) more products from the MYHoneyChild line.  Those two products are "Honey Hair Creme" and "Molasses Hydrating Deep Conditioner" (for dry to normal hair).  So, lets began shall we :

MOLASSESS HYDRATING DEEP CONDITIONER (for dry to normal hair):

They say:

The Molasses Hydrating deep conditioner hydrates ,moisturizes natural and locked hair. Rinses out very clean . This product is very rich and thick .Made from the finest quality molasses. Molasses is made from the juice of sun-ripened cane and the juice is clarified and concentrated.Molasses is also rich in copper, magnesium, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, phosphorous, Pantothenic acid, vitamin E and Inositol.

Ingredients:

Distilled Water ,Unsulphured Molasses, Castor Oil ,Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Vitamin E And Vitamin A

I say:

Great stuff! this is yet another fabulous product from her line.  With great moisturizing qualities, one thing that this conditioner has different is Castor oil as a ingredient which is a protein. So for those of you who may be looking for a great moisturizing Deep Conditioner with a bit of protein, this may very well be what your looking for.  This is a great conditioner especially for the warmer  months ( but could be year round as well, for some) molasses is a humectant so caution to those whose hair reacts differently in the winter due to added humectants.  The slip is AMAZING, the scent is pleasant, the consistency is a bit thicker than the other two conditioners I've used. My hair felt soft and moisturized after using. This little number here is running very close to the "Honey Hair Mask" .  But, I must admit the "Honey Hair Mask" conditioner is still my front runner...my absolute favorite of all favorite  deep conditioners. The "Honey Hair Mask added a bit more moisture than this one.  But, this one is running very close behind. Will I repurchase..Yes I plan to keep this one close for when and if I feel my hair needs a bit of a light protein.

HONEY HAIR MOISTURIZING CREME ( for dry frizzy hair):

THEY SAY:

The Honey Hair Creme is for you if you "Got tight, coarse, frizzy curls? The Honey Hair Creme replaces natural oils lost during blow-drying or everyday stress and abuse. Transforms puffy, parched hair into a perfect smooth, supple texture.

INGREDIENTS:

Raw Honey,Shea Butter,Coconut Butter,Cocoa Butter, Almond Butter,and Mimosa Oil.

I SAY:

This is a great added addition to my arsenal from MyHoney child.  The ingredients are great , it has great moisturizing qualities, the scent is pleasant.  This creme has a medium consistency.  On my 3b/3c hair a very little is needed for fear of weighing down my hair but moisturizes well.  On my daughters 4a/4b hair is ....stellar! this leaves her hair moisturized for days without being greasy. This is a keeper in my home its very hard finding a moisturizer for my daughters 4a/4b hair that actually does that...moisturizes. I've tried many other brands for her hair including Oyin, Qhemet  ( amla & olive) nothing worked for her hair but this little number.  Will I repurchase ..yes  indeed!

so, there you have it more on the "MYHoney Child" products.  Below I will provide the link to her site for you to view:

http://www.myhoneychild.com/home

As always thanks for stopping by, and remember to stay....Naturally Fabulous!

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MY THOUGHTS ON MYHONEYCHILDS ~ BUTTERY SOY HAIR CREME~...

Hello fabulous naturals!

Today I will be sharing my thoughts on My Honeychilds "Buttery Soy Creme". I purchased this before my second BC ( along with a few more of my products I plan to review , now the the children and I are on spring break for a few days maybe I can get them all done , lol) so its been a few months or so that I've had this product.  Onto the review, let's take a brief look at what she says about the product:

THEY SAY :

The Buttery Soy Creme will soothe a sensitive,dry itchy scalp, promote and maintain healthy hair growth while eliminating dry scalp and breakage. It adds manageability and shine to naturally curly, wavy, frizzy and coarse hair. It enhances waves and curls, add and maintain moisture to dry, brittle and damaged hair.

INGREDIENTS:

Soy Butter,Soy Nut Oil, Raw Honey, Coconut oil,Vitamin A , Vitamin E, Butter essence oil and purified water .

I SAY:

 It does exactly what it states it will do.  My middle daughter was suffering from a bit of dryness in her scalp from time to time during the winter months.  Due, to the dry air and let me tell you I used some of this for a while on her scalp , and her scalp loved it ...no more dryness !.  This is a great creme! it is super thick in texture, so only a little is needed.  Has a scent that puts me in the mind of vanilla cake batter ( which isn't bad).  Provides excellent moisture to the hair, I would say it would be excellent used during the winter months, it would definitely give the moisture needed for that time of the year.  I would also say it's a heavy creme, for my 4b/4c ladies ( like my oldest daughter), ...stellar! and for my 3b/3c ladies ( like myself) excellent as well just be sure to use a very little , especially if your hair is fine it could way your hair down if to much is used.  I've found that I really didn't have to reapply for a few days, that how thick and moisturizing this creme is.  It provides great shine, and left our hair super soft. And from my experience goes on easy.  This little number is a keeper in my household for the winter months.

I know there isn't much talk about My Honeychild products. But, ladies let me reassure you I have had great moisturizing days using her products.  Her products are very moisturizing , I have a few more reviews to do from her line and to be completely honest with you, I haven't tried them all . But, I only have 1 (one) product thus far that I've purchased that I wasn't raving about and will not be repurchasing.  So stay tuned for more :))  Below I will provide the link in which you can view the products and read a few of the reviews for yourself.

http://www.myhoneychild.com/home

Thanks a bunch for stopping by.  And Remember to stay..... Naturally Fabulous!

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TWO THUMBS UP FOR MYHONEYCHILD CONDITIONER...HONEYHAIR MASK~

Hello Fabulous Fellow Naturals!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.  As promised I bring you my thoughts on My HoneyChild "Honey Hair Mask" Conditioner.  I am super excited and happy to share this review.  Why?...well, because this Conditioner is FABULOUS!, hands down one of the best I've tried thus far.  Now, I was really big on MyHoneyChild's "Olive You" in which I still like.  But the Honey Hair Mask ...I LOOOVE !' and will be my holy grail, along with 1 other conditioner she has ( review coming, soon).

MY HONEY CHILD SAYS:

The Honey Hair Mask is an intensive nourishing treatment is formulated with Raw Honey, Coconut Milk to improve the texture and strength of hair that tends to be dry, coarse, brittle, or chemically-processed. Ideal for conditioning for chemically treated hair ,contains excellent detangling properties for increased manageability ,can enhance wet combing and reduce flyaway contains oils for reducing damage and strengthening hair.

I SAY:



It does everything for my 3b/3c hair as well as my oldest daughters 4a/4b hair that it said it would do.  This baby here.....MOISTURIZING.  The slip amazing,.... the smell nice...., When I use this on my hair ( as well as my daughters) it leaves my hair super soft....for days.  Along with the steamer...stellar!. And, the ingredients are great!

The pH on this is a wonderful 5.  Which is an additional 5 star for this conditioner.  I am a stickler on pH balanced products for my hair.   in making sure the products I use in my hair are pH balanced.  I truly believe that is key, to healthy happy hair.

I will be keeping a stock of this in my closet. Now, MyHoneyChild products are a bit pricey, but in my opinion when you find a product that works as well as this does on not only my hair but all three of my daughters hair, and with great results, you can not loose. It's well worth the price.

THE INGREDIENTS:

Distilled Water,Unfiltered Raw Honey, Shea Butter, Coconut Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Milk, Honey Essence Oil And Grape seed Oil.



The shipping is not the most inexpensive either, but she ships really quick.  And The jars are filled to the top.  Right, now she is running a Sunday series.  Where you can summit a question to her (hair care related).  And, if she picks your question you will receive a free product from her of your choice.  A great way to sample her products, along with the fact that she also sells 2 oz samples. Below I will post the link so that you can pay the site a visit.

http://www.myhoneychild.com/home

There you have it my thoughts on one of her many products I've tried.....more to come on "MyHoneyChild Products".

Have any of you ladies  used her products if so, which ones and what are/were your thoughts?

Thanks for reading...And as always stay....naturally fabulous!

                   TAKE CARE & ENJOY!!!

          

MY NEW BFF....MY HAIR STEAMER !~

Hello fabulous fellow naturals!

Today I want to share in my excitement of my new BFF, my hair steamer! . I 've had this little number for about 2-3 weeks.  And, I couldn't be happier, I love how my hair feels after using it.  I purchased it from
LCL Beauty on eBay, at the great price of  $ 90.00  The reason why it was discounted is because of minor scratches to the hood,.  It came brand new, well packed, super quick free shipping. And, works great, in fact I can barely see the scratches, so that works for me and  it doesn't compromise the performance of the steamer what so ever.

Another, reason why I chose to go with LCL Beauty oppose to the heutiful hair steamer was the height adjustment.  Which is perfect especially, because I wanted to use it on my 2 oldest daughters hair as well as mine.  And, it works out perfectly for each of us, super easy to adjust for each of our height.  It has the rolling wheels, so that it's really easy to place it where you like, and fits perfectly in the corner out of the way. And, the hood is adjustable!

I use my steamer once weekly, yes ....I steam my BC or what's becoming my TWA, I sure do! (smiles).  I wanted to start the extra conditioning regimen ASAP on my hair, even at its shortest point.  Which is something I did not do when I first BC'd, in fact I was really uneducated at that  importance of deep conditioning, and moisturizing not realizing that both of these are key, to healthy hair.

So, this time around there are things that I will not do in the way of my hair journey, and things I will be implementing for the very first time. 

Getting back to my weekly steaming process ( in which I looove) currently my two favorite conditioners that work tremendously with the steamer are the " My Honey Child Molasses Hydrating Deep Conditioner" and
"My Honey Child Honey Hair Mask"  ( stayed tuned for the reviews forthcoming on both products and there performance on  3b/3c hair- me, 4a/4b hair- my oldest daughter, and texlaxed hair- my middle daughter) in which you can purchase here http://www.myhoneychild.com/home they are both fabulous conditioners which give amazing results by themselves, but with the steamer...stellar!. 

After, my steam treatments my hair is super soft, very moisturized, and my cuticles are very smooth.  I definitely can tell the difference from using a hood dryer, as well as the heating cap ( in which I still like very much, that would be my second alternative to the hair steamer, as far as great results) compared to the steamer.  I plan on sticking to the steamer from this point on, god willing.  I am a faithful , dedicated friend of the hair steamer (lol). Below I will provide the link, for those who may be interested:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HAIR-STEAMER-COLOR-PROCESSING-BEAUTY-SALON-EQUIPMENT-/290481793872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a2106b50

I'm not sure if they have the discounted steamers as of now, but they do have hair steamers for sure .  If your at all interested I would just continue to check back with them a few times to see if and when they will have any discounted steamers available.

So , there you have it! My thoughts on the "LCL Beauty" hair steamer.  
Happy steaming!. Thanks for stopping by  And , remember to stay....naturally fabulous!.  Until next time,


     ENJOY & TAKE CARE !!!!

MY THOUGHTS ON MY HONEY CHILDS "TYPE 3 HAIR CREME"....

Good morning fabulous naturals!

I hope every ones morning is going great thus far.  We are seriously snowed in here in Jersey, I'm not a huge fan of snow to be honest.... but what can you do.  My children on the other hand is SUPER EXCITED we have over 17' of snow, they think it's the best thing since sliced bread (LOL).

I come to you today to share my thoughts on My Honeychilds "Type 3 hair creme" so lets get right to it!

THEY  SAY:

The Type 3 hair Creme delivers the best of both worlds. A thick creme that will control the curls and deliver moisture at the same time. This hair can be the most difficult because of its in between stage .Type 3 needs more (75%)control, than moisture (25%) because it is neither wavy nor kinky, it is that awkward hair type. Best described as very curly, with ringlets, which may appear after shampooing.

Type 3 hair has a lot of body and can be easily styled in its natural state.  Healthy type 3 hair is shiny and soft.  The curls are well defined and springy.  Type 3 control hair creme smooths the hair and hydrates the curls making them soft and supple.

Ingredients:

Purified Water ,Kukai Nut Butter,Mango Butter, Sunflower Butter, Olive Butter, Aloe Jelly , Unfiltered Raw Honey , Mango Ginger Oil, Jatamansi Extract, Nettle Extract and Mimosa Oil.

I SAY:

I loooooove this creme ! , excellent .  It does exactly as stated, it works wonders on my fabulous fro, and excellent for my roller sets. I love the fact that I can use this product for the both ways that I style my hair.  It keeps my fro hydrated just as stated, and keeps my roller sets hydrated as well.  It's a light creme which is great for my roller sets , it doesn't weigh my hair down and I only need a very little.  once applied in this stage I only have to apply once for the entire week.  It gives tremendous shine! leaves my hair supper soft, and manageable.  The consistency is a thin creme , its not a thick creme.  It penetrates right in to my hair with out sitting on top of my hair.  The only down side is the smell , As stated before I don't like strong scents due to my sinus issues.  But, this product just doesn't have a scent at all ! but I can live with it since it works so well on my hair worn both ways.  There is also a type 2, type 2/3 combination, type 3 ( spoken about here), type 3/4 combination pack, and type 4 hair cremes available.

This is not my first time using my honeychild products as many of you ladies know the "olive you" is my alllll time favorite deep conditioner in fact currently I will use no other.  With that being said the shipping was fast , the customer service is always great when I order , the cost of shipping...well, in my opinion is a bit pricey.  And, the packaging is great.

More..... "My Thoughts".... to come from this company.  There are many more products I plan to try from them.  I will be certain to come back and share my thoughts.  Thus, far I have had great results with her products, and happen to really like them:)

There you have it!.... my thoughts on type 3 hair creme , from my honeychld.

Thanks a bunch for reading ladies! remember to stay absolutely true to who you are.  And, to stay....naturally fabulous!

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MY THOUGHTS ON OYINS "WHIPPED PUDDING" & "HAIR DEW"....

Hello fabulous fellow naturals!

I bring to you today a product review from oyin handmade.  The products I will be speaking of today are....the Whipped pudding and the hair dew.  So, lets get right to it shall we:

WHIPPED PUDDING:

They say:

" head to toe goodness!

Velvety smooth on the skin, rich, and moisturizing on the hair.  This luxurious natural cream blends botanical butters and oils with aloe Vera gel and pure spring water for lightness& penetration.  Great on hair from scalp to ends as a creamy hair dressing, styling pomade, or deep conditioning treatment utterly decent as deep moisture for dry skin.  As with all oyin products whipped pudding is handmade fresh with love, using natural and organic ingredients & no fillers ever! best if used within six months refrigerate for longer term storage.  To add your own scent or soften for use after refrigeration , nuke for 3-5 seconds and stir.

Ingredients:

Purified Water, unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Cocoa Butter, Castor oil, Coconut oil, Sweet Almond oil, olive oil, Vegetable emulsifier, beeswax, Palm Stearic Acid, vegetable glycerine, honey, optiphen (preservative), fragrance

I say:

I love the consistency of this product.  The smell is OK , because I have sinus issues strong scents are usually a deal breaker for me.  This does indeed have a chocolate like scent which is not strong, but I'm not head over heels in love with the scent either.  But, it is bearable.  I love that it is 100% natural and that fillers are not used. It's protein, paraben and silicone free.   I also looove that it is multi purpose just as they state on their label it can be used for many things , skin, pre poo treatments, sealant for our hair and as  secondary moisturizer.  It test at a pH of 4 which is great, love that!  The price isn't that bad.  The customer service was great, the turn around time was great as well, I actually received it fairly quick.  The shipping cost was good , cheaper than some others I've ordered from and the packaging was also good.

Now......, do I like it for my hair.... not so much, it really didn't do much for my tresses. I've tried it both while wearing my fro and while wearing my hair roller set.  When applied to my fro, once again it did nothing special ( so, far my Qhemet Biologics Amla& olive heavy cream, is winning over all for my fro moisturizers)
As for using it in my roller set hair it was a bit to heavy, it weighed my hair down.  I didn't notice a lot of shine from this product either.  On my daughters hair however...stellar! My oldest natural has 4b hair which needs lots of moisture the whipped pudding does soooo well in her hair, I love it.  It penetrates right in ,( the QB sits on top of her hair it does not penetrate at all in her hair).  The whipped pudding is one of her staple products and is a for sure keeper.  My middle daughter has texlaxed hair ( still working on her, lol)  this also does well in her hair.  Lastly, my youngest daughters hair has type 3 hair or so and this works wonderfully in her hair.  

So, in all this little number is a definite keeper in our home , just not so much for my hair.  But, a sure thing keeper for my girls hair!  will I be repurchasing ...definitely.  



HAIR DEW:
They say:

This lightweight, quenching lotion refreshes hair like a morning mist! nourishing Castor, olive, and coconut oils combine with aloe Vera and pure water to form a conditioning, non greasy, creamy leave-in that's light enough for every day.  Its great on naked hair immediately after a cleanse, or as a way to reinvigorate tired hair all the way through your hair care cycle.  aaaaahh!

Ingredients:

Purified water, Castor oil, olive oil, organic aloe Vera gel, behentrimonium methosulfate ( emulsifier), coconut oil, olive squalane (olea europa), optiphen (preservative), cetyl alcohol, and love!

I say:

LOOOOOVE IT!...very moisturizing, leaves my hair super soft,  great consistency, tested at pH of 6 ( without added aloe juice) , But, I do not like the scent at all (LOL) I don't know what it is the scent just doesn't sit right with me.  Is it unbearable, no I wouldn't say that.  You only need a little, a little goes a long way at least for my hair.  Especially when I wear my hair roller set I use a veeery Little because of the oils in it and my hair is fine It will weigh my hair down and I don't want that for that particular style.  Over all it is a light creme like leave in.  It comes in a great bottle which makes it easy to apply. Once again, as with the whipped pudding the price isn't bad at all, the turn around was really fast which is always a plus, the shipping was fairly priced and the packaging was great.  This leave-in works great in my hair as well as all of my girls hair.  Will I repurchase...yes indeed! Even though I'm not fond of the scent, like I stated its not unbearable and because the product works great in my hair its well worth the repurchase!

http://oyinhandmade.com/

There you have it , my thoughts on a few of oyin handmades products!

 thanks a bunch for reading! stay true to yourself and remember to stay....naturally fabulous!

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