HOT NEW PRODUCT ALERT
Hair N'tuition
SO I was abundantly blessed (and highly favored) with the opportunity to try a new product! I squealed with excitement, did a happy jig., and bankhead bounced even 😏. I hadn't tried a new in a while so I was elated when presented with the opportunity. I received not one but THREE products from the company Hair N'tuition:
1. She Knows Moisture! Curl Cream
2. When You Know Butter Do Butter (Softening Buttercream)
3. Wake Up Curls! Revitalizing Spray
Over the past 12 days, I have consistently used these products. I wanted to write up this review on day 2, but felt I needed to at least give it two weeks of use for a more thorough review. I wanted to see how each product performed in various temps (living in the midwest made this very easy👌🏽). I also wanted to find out if the products would work on my babies' hair, who's curl patterns and textures are different from mine.
So without further ado...
👑 She Knows Moisture! Curl Cream Price tag: $14.99
1. She Knows Moisture! Curl Cream
2. When You Know Butter Do Butter (Softening Buttercream)
3. Wake Up Curls! Revitalizing Spray
Over the past 12 days, I have consistently used these products. I wanted to write up this review on day 2, but felt I needed to at least give it two weeks of use for a more thorough review. I wanted to see how each product performed in various temps (living in the midwest made this very easy👌🏽). I also wanted to find out if the products would work on my babies' hair, who's curl patterns and textures are different from mine.
So without further ado...
👑 She Knows Moisture! Curl Cream Price tag: $14.99
- Top 5 Ingredients: Purified water, shea butter, glycerin, argon oil , and carbomer.
- Scent: This stuff smells AMAZING! LemonLush is the exact name of the scent... can you say ACCURATE?!? Smells like a lemon dream in lemon heaven. I received comps all day long from people saying how much they loved my "fragrance". If only they knew that the culprit was my curl cream
- Texture: Soft, thick and creamy. Reminds me of cheesecake batter without the jiggle. Firm! A little goes a long way for sure.
- Outcome- I followed the directions and used this product after conditioning my hair. I sectioned my hair in 4s and applied evenly from root to tip on damp hair. I of course allowed my hair to air dry instead of using heat. I noticed that my curls stayed moisturized much longer than usual, during cooler AND warmer days. My curls were more defined, soft (and LEMONY. 🍋) I also used it on a twist out and it turned out near perfect. I freaking LOVE this stuff!! It worked great on my two sons' hair as well, who are both SUPER curly boys, but it weighed my daughter's hair down, as her hair texture isn't as course and more wavy than curly.
- Top 5 Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera, Omega -9, Linoleic, Lecithin, and Vitamin E.
- Scent: Just like COCO BUTTER! Very natural.
- Texture: Soft and firm. I had to rub in the palms my hands for a few seconds to melt before putting in my hair to prevent residue. It is very easy too rub into the hair. Again, using less is best!
- Outcome- This product left my hair feeling SUPER SOFT and manageable. I made the mistake of using too much the first time I used it, and my hair was weighed down a bit. I washed it out the next day and was impressed that my hair was still very soft WITHOUT the use of a conditioner! This Do Butter is great for hair like mine that is color treated and will be out in the summer heat often. I only need to use it twice so far. The moisture lasted 4-5 days between washes. As with all butters I've used in the past, I used it on my skin as well. As I type this review, I am sitting here with super soft hair and super soft skin to match!
- Top 5 Ingredients: Deionized water, melaleuca, tea tree oil, aloe perfoliata, and rosina.
- Scent: Like a mild tea tree oil! I slick think I am addicted to the smell of tea tree oil... and the tingling sensation it provides. YASS! 🙌🏽
- Texture: A soft watery mist!
- Outcome- I used this in the mornings to "wake" these curls up without having to drench them in water. Not only did this spray bring my curls to life after the previous night's slumber, but my hair looked nourished and FRESH! I jotted these notes down and then looked at the side of the bottle for the ingredients and was taken aback by the words "nourish" and "FRESH"! The makers are SO DOGGONE ACCURATE in describing their products hunnies! I used this on my daughter's hair and it was PERFECT for her! It left her hair soft, bouncy and tangle-free... which made for a pleasant morning for me!
"Hair N'tuition was made by curly people for curly people. Our company has formulated a family of products based on the needs of ALL curl patterns and types. No hype. No propaganda. Just flawless, perfect curls." |
I was sold on what it promises alone. I will definitely be using more products from this line!
Please go "LIKE" Hair N'tuition's Facebook page @Hairntuition!
Then go scoop up their fab products at hairntuition.com!
💕CoCo💕
I was sold on what it promises alone. I will definitely be using more products from this line!
Please go "LIKE" Hair N'tuition's Facebook page @Hairntuition!
Then go scoop up their fab products at hairntuition.com!
💕CoCo💕
Guess Who Finally Got
the Deva Cut?!?!
MEEEEE!!! And I am totally, 100%, over the MOON in love with it!! Seriously! You'll hear all about it in the video, but here are some helpful tips for you and YOU only!
- Determine if this particular cut is right for YOU. This is a cut catered to curly hair. It's overall purpose is to enhance the look, shape, and feel of your curly mane, so please get this cut ONLY if you intend to flaunt your curls. If you are sure you'll be breaking out those flat irons for a job interview next Thursday, you may wanna reconsider getting the Deva Cut. You will more than likely be discouraged by the unevenness after straightening, which you should expect considering your hair was DESIGNED for those locks.
- Do Your Research! This one is self-explanatory, but I cannot express enough the importance of research. Don't just jump out there not knowing what the Deva Cut is. Knowing more about this particular cut will aid in determining if it is right for you.
- Schedule Consultation Time. Most stylists offer free consultations before you make an appointment, and even the same day of your appointment (mine was scheduled 30 minutes before my appointment). This allows you to ask all the right questions, like for example, "Are you experienced with cutting/styling MY type of hair"?. Be sure that the stylist is Deva Cut certified. Let her know what you're hoping to achieve, your fears, etc. This is all necessary prior to allowing someone to put scissors to your head. Hair doesn't grow back overnight if you don't like the cut!
- Maintain the Shape! My stylist told me that in order to keep the shape of my curly mane, that I'd need to come see her every 3 months. In addition to that, of course, I will be continuing to practice great hair care routines and use products that caters to MY hair type.
- Keep Calm & Curly On :-)
Miss Jessie's Leave-In Condish
Ok, so I've been totally sleeping on the Miss Jessie's line!! And I really have no excuse...considering all of the many Miss Jessie's sample packets I've received at the Naturals Events I've attended over the years. I.Never.Used. Them 😔. I tend to fall in love with a particular product and refuse to "cheat" on it by using another...at least not right away. I mean, I am loyal ya know!
I just so happen to be in Target this weekend, and since I work for them now, I decided to use my discount and purchase a product that I've never used before. I needed a GOOD leave-in conditioner. I picked up and put down a few products, but after scanning the ingredients and description in Miss Jessie's Leave-in Condish, I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!
And its description made me feel that, "I'VE WON". "Miss Jessie's lightweight leave-in conditioner and detangler that acts as an ultimate frizz fighter and moisturizer for every type of curl. It will leave your curls super shiny and uber soft without any oily build up. It coats your curls and locks in an extra layer of moisture protection between your curls and styler(s). SOUNDS GREAT, RIGHT?!?! (FYI- all bold words made me do a mental dance in the aisle, IJS) After using this product, I can honestly say that Miss Jessie's CAME THROUGH! My hair smells AMAZING. It is soft, shiny, and bouncy! My curls are defined and frizz-free (even after jumping in the trampoline with my kiddos). And by the way, this is AFTER I've straightened my hair at least seventeen times this winter. I am in love with this product and got a feeling that we're going to be together for a long time. 💕CoCo 💕 |
Carol's Daughter
Marula Oil Products
So of course I had to purchase the entire set... and I am so glad I did. Every one of these products aided in allowing me to achieve the softest curls EVER!
This was my very first time using Carol's Daughter products. I didn't know what to expect going into it because I had heard both good and bad things about it over the years. I decided to find out what Carol's Daughter MARULA line would do for my curls and I am so glad I did. I actually like this more than ANY Shea Moisture product I've ever tried and that's a big statement coming from a Shea Moisture fan. I can honestly say that I am now #TeamCarolsDaughter.
This was my very first time using Carol's Daughter products. I didn't know what to expect going into it because I had heard both good and bad things about it over the years. I decided to find out what Carol's Daughter MARULA line would do for my curls and I am so glad I did. I actually like this more than ANY Shea Moisture product I've ever tried and that's a big statement coming from a Shea Moisture fan. I can honestly say that I am now #TeamCarolsDaughter.
Shea Moisture's Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smoothe & Repair
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Being "somewhat" of a product junkie, from time-to-time I tend to get what I'd like to call "The Sally Target Itch". Which is that sudden, intense, unable-to-ignore urge to jump in my Camry and cruise to Sally's and Target to buy products that I have not tried yet. The fuel of this urge usually stems from a little bit of a browsing session on Instagram. The glimpse of a curly girl's perfect mane would give me a little bit more life and next thing you know I'm grabbing my purse and car keys in search of whatever it is that she used to achieve such perfection #CurlyGirlIssues I'll deal with it on my own time. hehehe
When I decided to give Shea Moisture's Tahitian & Monoi line of products a try, I simply didn't feel like driving anywhere. I didn't even feel like going to my mailbox that day. I was drained from working my normal job and my acting job (which I'll touch on at another time). I decided that delayed gratification would have to suffice this time. So, I grabbed my iPad, punched in www.SheaMoisture.com, and added five products to my cart: PROS: (NO CONS)
With this being Shea Moisture, I really don't have to go into the fact that all ingredients used are GREAT for natural hair and aids in its overall growth and health and just seeing the name Shea Moisture on a bottle of anything guarantees that...but I just did. :-) I could tell a difference in my hair after the first day of using this line. My hair was definitely smoother and easier to manage while wet, but the most significant change was the natural shine that my hair now possessed. My hair shined without the use of any oils, glosser, or sheen. Unfortunately, I've had to straighten my hair more than I'd like to ever since I starting shooting this movie (again, more on this later), but even with the heat, my hair has managed to remain healthy and shiny. This line is nothing short of amazing. My hair has proven to me throughout my years of naturalness that it obviously hates moisture since it sucks it up so fast. So I've learned to befriend a really good deep conditioning regimen on a weekly basis. The nourishing hair masque works well without using heat but is even better at sealing in moisture with heat. I saturated my hair with this goodness from root to tip, covered with a plastic cap, and sat under my dryer for 40 minutes. REMARKABLE RESULTS. The way my hair shines is just sickening. I didn't need the High Shine Glosser, but tried it out anyway. I quickly realized that a little bit of this stuff goes a long way. Too much makes my hear look stringy and weighed down. Overall all rating? 5 STARS!!!! I've got a feeling this line and I will be together forever. Others will come and go, but this is here to stay! ♥ |
L'Oreal's EverCurl Curl Care System
Nearly two months ago while browsing hair products in Target, I came across a new product from L'Oreal. First off, the word "Curl" on a product ALWAYS catches my eye. When the word "Ever" prefixes the word "Curl", well... that adds another level of "Hell Yes!" to the equation. Another couple of words I've come to love and appreciate is "Sulfate-Free"... so I'm all over this one like white on rice, like a hats on church ladies! And since I am very visual, the beautiful blue packaging design was icing on the cake. After scanning through the ingredients, I happily purchased the ENTIRE system:
HYDRACHARGE SHAMPOO HYDRACHARGE CONDITIONER HYDRACHARGE LEAVE-IN CREAM SCULPT & HOLD CREAM GEL SILK & GLOSS DUAL OIL CARE |
Pros & Cons
Let's start with the pros, shall we. L'Oreal has always delivered quality products and this new line is no exception. The conditioner is very light and extra creamy. A little bit goes a long way, which is GREAT NEWS for any curly girly.
Now for the cons... (sigh...deep sigh). I so wanted to just love on these products, adopt them, and make them family...however I so could not. See I saw that alcohol were in them but so many great ingredients like water, coconut oil, grape seed oil, etc. made up the product, I didn't think that the alcohol would be so apparent.. BUT IT SO IS! I don't remember my hair ever being so dry. My hair looked so sad while using this stuff. I've waited so long to do a review because I was really trying to give it a chance, thinking that me being in the sun all the time was a factor. So here it is October-end and STILL, EverCurl is just not doing it for me. So it is obviously made up of more alcohol than I thought. The conditioner and the oil spray are the only products in the EverCurl line that I have continued to use. The rest of them dries my hair completely out and FAST. So needless to say, I'm moving on from this. If you've tried L'Oreal's EverCurl products and had a better experience, please let me know. |