HEY CURLY GIRLS, LET'S TALK: Conditioners

Hello curly haired beauties!

Moisture is extremely important to maintain healthy hair especially if your hair is curly because the texture of curly hair causes it to be drier than other hair types.

Conditioner is one of the easiest ways to ad instant moisture to your hair so it is important that you are using the right one, or ones.

The biggest thing you want to look for when you are choosing a conditioner for your hair is the ingredients. There are certain ingredients that you should keep your hair away from such as silicones, sulfates and parabens.

A dead giveaway is the suffix -cone. Anything that ends in -cone is usually something you do not want in your hair because it can cause more dryness.

In this post I am going to show you a few of the conditioners that I have used over the years that work or have worked very well for me and my hair.

The first is...

I have not tried many products from Tresemme, but the ones that I have tried I have liked a lot and this conditioner is no different. In addition to the great ingredients this conditioner is a fantastic prince at a little under $6.

Next...

These conditioners get a bad rap because you can pretty much find them in any store including the 99 cent store and a lot of people think that because they are so cheap that they don't work as well as the high end brands. Well those people are wrong. I love the Suave conditioners because of the price, the smell and the ingredients.

Next...

For those of you who read my blog regularly then you know about this conditioner already because I talk about it a lot. Organix is an amazing line and most of it's conditioners are perfect for curly hair because of the absence of harsh ingredients.

Finally...

This conditioner is a bit more controversial in my mind than the others. It is a great conditioner and I really like it but it has a few ingredients that I could live without. Herbal Essences's conditioners always have really great scents as well. And it just goes to show you that you have to try some things out to find what works for your hair and what doesn't.

The best advice that I can give anyone who is looking for a good conditioner is to try new things. Different brands have different strong points. So go out there and take some risks.

What are your favorites conditioners? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I'll see you in my next post.

       

REVIEW: Organix Dry Weightless Argan Oil Of Morocco

Oil can be very beneficial to hair. It is very smart, especially if you have curly hair, to use oil on your hair because certain oils can penetrate the hair shaft and moisturize from the inside out.

I have my go to oils but I like to try new ones every now and then.

Photo courtesy of Target.com

This is one of the oils that I tried that I really like. Argan oil is fantastic for hair, if you would like to see my post on oils click here, and I have tried different avenues for it. One of my favorites being the dry oil from Organix.

What is really great about this product is that it is a spray. I have found that sprays tend to be lighter which is good because it does not cause as much buildup. Also if you have thinner hair like me then it will not weigh your hair down. Also, it is easier to apply because it is a spray

Another thing that I like about this product is the smell. Argan oil by itself has a great smell but I like that even with the added ingredients the smell is not over powering.

Moving on to how I use this product on my hair, it has a very different uses for me. The first is that I use it as a moisturizer. I tend to focus it more on my ends because they are drier than the rest of my hair but I notice that it does improve the quality of them.

Next I also use this product as a heat protectant when I straighten or blow dry my hair. Again focusing it more on my ends.

Sometimes I also use this product as a leave in for after I get out of the shower and do not feel like doing anything to my hair right away.

This product leaves my hair feeling, soft, smooth and moisturized without making it feel greasy and weighed down.

The last few things I love about this product, as with all Organix products, are the ingredients and the price.

Since Organix is an all natural line they do not use any kind of harsh chemicals in their products which is great for curly hair.

Also the price is great, under $7 if I am not mistaken.

Pros:
Good ingredients
Nice smell
Multiple uses
Spray form
Lightweight but moisturizing

Cons: 
N/A

Have you tried this product/want to try this product? Let me know in the comments.

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

        

REVIEW: Organix Argan Oil of Morocco Intense Moisture Treatment

Hello beauty lovers! I am back with another review and it is going to be on the Argan Oil of Morocco Intense Moisture Treatment from Organix.

So let's get started.

This product is a deep conditioner which means you use it maybe once or twice a week to give your hair some extra moisture. However, when I first started using this product I used it as a leave in conditioner.

As you guys know I am really big on scents. How the products that I use smells is important to me. I love how this product smells. Since one of the main ingredients in this product is argan oil that is what gives the product its scent. So I recommend that if you do not like the smell of argan oil that you keep searching for a deep conditioner.

Next is the consistency. I like the consistency of this product as a deep conditioner because it is thick and I like really thick deep conditioners. However as a leave in this is not the best product for me because of the thickness and it weighs my hair down. Adding to this, if your hair is really thick then using this product as a leave in conditioner may work for you

Since I am a curly girl I have to look at the ingredients of this product. Like the rest of the Organix line this product contains no silicones or parabens. Also it does not contain any harsh chemicals which is good if you are looking for a good silicone free deep conditioner or leave in.

The way I use this product as a deep conditioner is I wet my hair, apply olive oil, then apply the product, apply more olive oil to seal in the moisture and wrap my hair up in a shower cap. The label says to leave it in for about five minutes but most of the time I leave it in over night.

As a leave in conditioner I soak my hair, apply the product, scruch my hair and then let it air dry.

I purchased Organix Argan Oil of Morocco Intense Moisture Treatment from Target.

So lets review.

Pros:

Wonderful smell (if you like argan oil)
Good as a deep conditioner
Works as a leave in for thicker hair
No harsh chemicals
No silicones
Decent price

Cons:

As a leave in can weigh down thinner hair
May not last long. Not a lot of product

Well guys that is it for this post!

Have you tried this product before? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       

VIDEO: Updated Curly Hair Routine

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Hey guys so this video is just going to be my updated curly hair routine! I use mostly Shea Moisture products in my routine because I know that they are really good for curly hair (:

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My Skin Care Routine

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My Deep Conditioning Routine!

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Check out my most recent blog post, HEY CURLY GIRLS, LETS TALK: Oils

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Target Hair/Makeup Haul! (:

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Hello lovelies! So this is just a really simple video about what I got from Target the other day.

Most of the items are for my hair but I did get some makeup products as well (:

Products mentioned:
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Shea Moisture Style and Curl Milk
Organix Weightless Argan Dry Oil
Organix Argan Oil of Morocco Intense Moisture Treatment
Tresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Covergirl Creme Whipped Foundation - 360
Maybelline Age Rewind Primer
Maybelline Color Whisper - 50
Color City Chic Lipcolor - Red

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My Skin Care Routine
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My Deep Conditioning Routine!
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Check out my most recent blog post, HEY CURLY GIRLS, LETS TALK: Oils
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Beauty Crown Awards 2013: Week 1 Personal Care Products

Hello beauty lovers I am back with another post and this is my first installment for the Beauty Crown collaboration!

The Beauty Crown Awards are a yearly favorites collaborative effort including beauty bloggers around the globe. The Beauty Crown Awards were created by Lily from Beauty with Lily Liz from My Pretty Obsessions, Jackie from Five Two Certified, and Shalunya from Shalunya & Boyet. We felt that a collaborative effort from a large number of beauty bloggers would be much more interesting to our readers and would garner more attention. The Beauty Crown Awards are a 5 week event with each week covering types of products.

Week 1 - Personal Care Products - Dec 2 - Dec 8, 2013

Week 2 - Facial Products - Dec 9 - Dec 15, 2013

Week 3 - Lip & Nail Products - Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2013

Week 4 - Eye & Misc Products - Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2013

Week 5 - Facial Care Products & Tools - Dec 30 - Jan 4, 2014

Week 1 of the Beauty Crown Awards covers Personal Care Items. Below are my Week 1 Selections:

HAIR

Shampoo

Conditioner

Hairspray

Styling Product

Hair Mask

SCENTS

Body Mist

Perfume

SKIN CARE (Non-Facial)

Body Wash

Bar Soap

Body Scrub

Moisturizer

Hair Removal

This week is focusing on my favorite personal care products (: so let's get started!

Hair!

Shampoo!

I have been using this shampoo for about a year now and I am so in love with it. When I first started using it I was not sure what the whole natural thing was about but I am really happy that I found this line because it has helped my hair so much and it smells amazing! Click here to see my full review (:

Conditioner

So I just started using this conditioner because I had heard really great reviews on it so I decided to give it a try. And I really love this conditioner. It makes my hair really soft and it moisturizes it really well. Also since my hair is colored it keeps the color from fading.

Styling Product

I started using this product a few weeks ago and really love it. It moisturizes and sets my curls but it also keeps them from shrinking. Another thing is that it does not weigh my hair down. Also because it is so thick I do not have to redo my hair ever single day I can just apply a good amount one day and then the next few days I just add water to activate the product (:

Hair Mask

This is my favorite hair mask in the whole world (: I love the way it makes my hair feel and look after I use it. It is really thick and the scent is really great. I usually use this on my hair twice a week in order to keep my curls moisturized. If you want to see my full review on this product click here! Also click here to see how I apply the treatment to my hair!

Dry Shampoo

So my best friend in the whole world works at on of Paul Mitchell's salons and he is so amazing that he got me this for my birthday. I have used it ever since because I really feel like it get the roots of my hair clean for those in between wash days since I only wash my hair once or twice a week. All I do is spray it on my roots and fluff my hair and voila! (:

Skin Care! (Non-Facial)

Body Wash

This is my favorite body wash of all time! I got a sample of it in my iFabbo goodie bag an I loved it so much that I went and bought the full size once I ran out. The smell is so wonderful, it has coconut in it so it is going to be amazing anyway, and it gets my body clean without making it feel dry and tight (: Plus it has no sulfates or parabens! It does not get any better than that! (:

Body Scrub

So the body scrub that I use is actually a DIY that I make myself (: You can check out the recipe for that here (: I like using this scrub because it is all natural and I know there are no chemicals added and no processing involved (: plus it makes my skin feel really good.

Body Lotion

I started using this lotion about 6 months ago and I have been using it ever since. This lotion has a really great smell, it reminds me of flowers. The best thing about it, besides the price which is a startling $6.49 at Target, is that it is thick and it really moisturizes my skin. 

Well guys that is it for this post!

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