[Review] Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

It's no secret that I'm not a fan of shampoos. More often than not, shampoos would strip my relaxed hair causing it to be dry, brittle, and tangle like crazy. I can honestly say that there was only one shampoo that I liked when I was relaxed AND I still love it now that I'm natural: Matrix Hydrasource Shampoo. But now---thanks to Jessicurl, I have two!

Price: $16.99 USD
Buy It At: www.jessicurl.com
Promises: "Before starting Jessicurl, I used to hate the one or two days a week I “had” to wash my hair. I knew it had to be done but dreaded suffering through 2 - 3 days of fluffy, puffy, dry frizzy hair that resulted from washing with traditional shampoos. By the time it calmed down and the natural scalp oils were replenished, it was almost time to do it again. Seriously, I was traumatized by shampoo.

That’s why when I was developing Hair Cleansing Cream, it was very important to me to break this horrible cycle. :-) With Hair Cleansing Cream, you can wash your hair and have it look good on the SAME day! I know, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Hair Cleansing Cream is a gentle, moisturizing cleanser that doesn’t create tons of lather but will clean your hair and leave it quite soft. It’s best suited for thicker, drier hair types that need more moisture, and is also safe for color treated hair."

Ingredients:   Aqua (Water), Decyl Polyglucose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C 12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (*These ingredients are naturally occurring active ingredients found in the essential oils used in some of our products.)

My Thoughts: I love this shampoo!  Didn't strip my relaxed hair; Didn't cause tangles in my transitioning hair; AND actually moisturizes while it cleanses my naturally curly hair. I always detangle before I shampoo and this is one of the only shampoos where my hair stays detangled after shampooing.

The consistency is a bit runny---not at all what I expected from a "cream." The color is slightly opaque and with an iridescent sheen. A little goes a long way and it actually creates a lot more lather than you'd expect from from a sulfate free shampoo. My scalp feels fresh and clean and any buildup on my strands is completely removed with one lather. I noticed that my curls are always more defined and softer after after each use. Although, I still only shampoo once or twice a month---I don't think that this shampoo would cause any damage if you used it once a week. Unlike my other fave shampoo, I don't dilute this shampoo when I apply it to my hair.

Have you ever used Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream? Would you buy it again?

Besitos!
KLP

[Review*] [Giveaway] #GoodHairIs | Good Hair In A Bottle

What is good hair to you?

Last week, someone (I won't name no names) told me that my hair was MBL because I had "good hair." Stop. Flag on the play. Rewind. Good Hair? Cue the heavy eye roll, hand on hip, no that heifa didn't curly hair flip. I absolutely despise when I hear that phase perpetuated. Everyone. Abso-friggin-lutely EVERYONE on the face of this planet has good hair. The hair that grows out of your scalp is good. Wait. Scratch that. It's GREAT. Do what you want to it. Let it grow. Cut it short. Loc it up. Flaunt your curls. Straighten it out. It's your hair. It's your choice. Just keep on loving yo GOOD HAIR. The folks over at Good Hair Salon understand this. They embrace it. They live, breathe, sleep it. They've even created a line of products based on this philosophy and specially formulated to allow you to style your good hair anyway you choose. Let's meet Good Hair In A Bottle:

Good Hair Is...Clean (Shampoo)
If you're looking for a super sudsy sulfate free shampoo, then this is the one for you. The scent is light, the consistency is super slippy, and this shampoo's formula cleanses without stripping your hair. I wouldn't consider this poo to be clarifying, nor do I think that it's super moisturizing. Its some where in between. I guess you'd call that balanced. Although, I'm not that big of a shampoo fan, but I could see myself using this again. 

Good Hair Is...Nourished (Conditioner)
It's not a secret that I'm a conditioner snob. You get one chance to wow me. You have to be as good as or better than my current faves or you will not be invited to the #washdayexperience again. This conditioner is not only multi-functional (it's a deep conditioner, leave in conditioner, and co-wash all in ONE bottle) but it has some of the most amazing slip that a girl could ask for. And don't be scared if you rinse it but don't feel the difference straight away. Just let your hair dry and you;ll feel the softness. I liked it the best as a co-wash. I thought that letting it sink in with a little heat would make the results even better---but this conditioner doesn't need the extra time. Oh and I quick note for naturally curly chicas---if you struggle with getting your curl pattern just right, you'll enjoy this conditioner. It made my 6-7 inches of super curly roots spring up like nobody's business!

Good Hair Is...Resilient (Styling Foam)
Honestly, I had no clue where I'd integrate this styling foam into my regimen. I mean...real talk...have you ever even seen me talk about a styling foam before? Ha-ha. That's when I read the label and realized that this was the solution for preventing a curly set from drooping with the wind and frizzing from humidity.Expect to see it make a come back when I do more perm and flexi rod sets in the near future. If you're protein senstitve check out the label on this one. There are a a lot of proteins (like Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG­Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Keratin Wowsers right?!?) floating in this one.

My suggestions for use:
Once/twice a month- lather up for a cleansing shampoo.
Weekly- grab the conditioner for a co-wash
Bi weekly- use the styling foam to set (and you can set on dry hair too) your braid outs, flexi spirals, perm rod curls, roller set or twist out.

I bet that you're itching to try this one now huh? No worries. We gotcha covered. Three lucky chicas have a chance to win their very own Good Hair Is gift package. You've gotta week to enter daily!

Buena suerte chicas!
KLP

a Rafflecopter giveaway

[Review] Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo and Deep Repair Mask

Product Review: Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo and Deep Repair Mask

Price: $4.95 3oz (Shampoo)  $10.62 3.3oz (Mask)

Purchased at:  Amazon.com

Promises:
The Rejuvenating Shampoo is designed to add moisture and protection to all hair types and is excellent for dry, damaged hair.

• Sulfate and paraben free
• Gently cleanses chemically treated, damaged hair
• Replenishes moisture with no heavy build-up
• Builds protection from harsh daily environmental elements

The Deep Repair Masque is a hair reconstructor that will penetrate and rebuild damaged hair for improved shine and elasticity.

• Enriched with Macadamia & Argan oils
• Deep nourishment & long-lasting conditioning
• Ultra-conditioning hair reconstruction

My Thoughts: 
Rejuvenating Shampoo- 
I try to force my hair to like shampoo. It fights back. Tangles take over. It wins. I loose. This shampoo is no exception. I can't call it gentle or moisturizing but I can say that its excellent at removing build-up and giving your that squeaky clean feeling. You'll get a great lather, although its sulfate free and the scent is yummy. In the future, I'd probably use this in a co-cleanser mix or in place of my regular clarifying shampoo. 

Deep Repair Mask- 
My commitment to fighting breakage and strengthening my ends (to increase my length retention) requires me to enlist a good protein packed conditioner to use just on my previously relaxed ends frequently (I use a uber moisturizing treatment on my roots). I didn't want to like this conditioner. Why? Just take a good look at the price of the 8.5oz tub of this stuff. Boom. That's why. But, my hair likes it. It might even love it in a few weeks. Although its pricey, a little goes a long way. It's ultra rich and super thick. I've used this sample size here, here, here and I still have enough for 1 or 2 more deep conditioning sessions. I like the way that my ends absorb it and how after rinsing my hair feels so smooth, so light. This isn't a conditioner that you use to aid in detangling. You definitely need to make sure that you detangle before applying. Nor is this a conditioner that you use for moisture. If you feel that your hair isn't the biggest protein fan, you'll want to follow this treatment up with a moisturizing deep condition. The scent is awesome and for some reason, I feel like my ends are retaining moisture better with the addition of this gem to my regimen. In a few weeks, when I straighten, I'll be able to see if it's helped keep my ends in tact. 

Have you ever tried an of the Macadamia Natural Oil products?

Besitos!
KLP

Why buy it if you can win it!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

[Review] Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Hydrating Shampoo

Price: $14.25 for 16.9oz
Purchased at: Amazon.com
Promises: Gently cleanses and moisturizes very dry, thick, coarse hair. Formulated with nurturing silk amino acids to help smooth and control unwanted volume, resulting in intesely soft, rich and sumptuous hair.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide MEA, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Algae (Algae Extract), Pollen Extract, Saponaria Officinalis (Saponaria Officinalis Extract), Salvia Officinalis (Sage Leaf Extract), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ Oil), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

Directions: Apply to wet hair massage gently and well.  Rinse well.

My Thoughts:
This is my all time favorite shampoo! It cleans my scalp whilst being very gentle and super moisturizing for my strands. I had religiously use KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo until my mother in law introduced me to this little gem earlier this year. I like it better than KeraCare because it just does a better job of cleansing my hair without stripping it. Plus the scent is better. It has the same light, fresh and clean scent that the Hydratherapie line is famous for. You don't have to use much to get a good lather, so the bottle lasts for months. It's paraben free but not sulfate free. If you're avoiding sulfates you'll want to avoid this one. 

Enter the Bun Effect Giveaway for a chance to win this product!
a Rafflecopter giveaway


Besitos!
KLP

[Review] Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shampoo

Allure Certified! :D

Price: $23.99 for 4pack 8.5oz

Purchased at: Amazon or if lucky, beauty supply store near by or Hair Cuttery.

Tag-Line: For all hair types; ideal for color-treated and chemically processed hair. Lather in this rich, sulfate-free shampoo to gently cleanse, soften and protect. Natural Awapuhi extract balances moisture for manageability and shine. KeraTriplex, an exclusive blend of keratin protein, rebuilds and repairs for healthy looking hair.

Ingredients: water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cococamphodiacetate, trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, laureth-4, laureth-23, phenoxyethanol, glycerin, polyquaternium-5, keratin, hydrolyzed keratin, oxidized keratin, hedychium coronarium (white ginger) root extract, polyquaternium-10, hydrolyzed wheat protein, biovlavonoids, citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, guar hydroypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate, fragrance/parfum, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool

Directions: Massage into hair wet rinse



Just a lil does the trick!

The Reality: I first caught wind of this shampoo from different posting on various blogs, so I was intrigued. It is quite expensive so I was not ready to splurge online, but I saw it in my beauty supply store! So, I said "What the heck!?" and paid $19.99 for 16oz! The shampoo has a thick consistency and lathered up so quickly once I began to massage it into my hair. It smells lovely! I had did my normal pre-poo routine and it was like no oil was in my hair. It added this extra softness, I have always wanted directly after shampoo before DC. Yet, my hair felt strong and it was so manageable. I could run my fingers through it, no tangles! I have rotated this shampoo into my routine and love it! Honestly, I am not a fan of the price or that it is difficult to find it in local stores. But it is worth it, plus the best products sometimes are the most expensive! ahh <3

Let me know what you think! Gonna give it a test-drive!?

Muahz

Keyda