Product Swap Meet

A Swap Meet is an exchange of used items between two or more people. All participants are givers and receivers its the BEST! You have to give some to get some its perfect. I'm all ways giving products to the people who I think will like them but not until Tuesday did I do a little Product Swap. Was so excited. Since I have given away tones of things Miss Jessies, Cantu Shea Butter, Tresemme etc.... I did not have much that I don't like. I finally gave AND got! YIPPEEE!!! So here are the products that were swapped.  

YES to Carrots Conditioner - Review

Yes to Carrots

This is going to be a short and sweet review.

What its supposed to do:

Well, maybe not mud in your eye, but definitely in your hair! Yes To Carrots Pampering Hair Mud Conditioner nourishes, conditions, softens, smoothes and tames even the wildest of tresses. So, get down and dirty, getting clean and conditioned!

Paraben Free.

SLS Free.

For: Normal to Dry Hair.

Size: 500ml - 16.90 fl. oz.

Organic Carrots are brimming with Beta-Carotene, an essential vitamin that keeps your lovely locks happy, healthy, and hydrated.

Dead Sea minerals sourced from the world's most ancient spa, naturally exfoliate, detoxify and rejuvenate. These minerals lock in the vitamins and minerals from the delicious fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Dead Sea Water (Maris Aqua), Silt (Maris Limus), Magnesium Chloride, Chamomila Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Calendula Officinalis Oil, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Juice, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Juice, Ipomoera Batatas (Sweet Potato) Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethicone, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Oil, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Cetrimonium Chloride, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Peel Extract.

My Thoughts

So there has been a ridiculous amount of BUZZ about this product and honestly I don't see why. Yes its all most 100% natural and the price range is around $8.00 which is pretty good. But.... honestly I don't see or feel the difference of this conditioner from any other in the store. It's an... all right product. I would buy this instead of unnatural products, just because I want a whole line of natural products for my hair. BUT it's definitely NOT a LOVE of mine, its simply better ingredients wise to some of the conditioners I use at present.

Aussie Moist Conditioner

I've been meaning to do a review on this conditioner, so here it is. I just brought this again, but this time I picked up a liter for only $5.00.  According to Aussie it has splashes of Aloe, gives up to 125 washes (depends how much you use on each wash), replenishes natural moisture and hydrates thirsty tresses. I must say that I am a big fan now of Aussie. I don't love this as much as the deeeep conditioner, but this conditioner is a keeper. The price is GREAT! The consistency of the conditioner is good, works well when  I need to detangle my hair. This leaves my hair extra soft and smooth I love that especially when I leave it in. I have used this for bantu knots and two strand twist they came out very defined and voluminous. So I do like this product, but I guess you know that seeing that I brought a liter this time :) Here's the info on the product 

How it's supposed to work:

Moist Conditioner, with splashes of Australian Aloe, Jojoba Oil and Sea Kelp, helps seal in natural moisture and takes thirsty tresses from hapless to hydrated.

The ingredients are as follows:

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Ecklonia Radiata Extract (Australian Sea Kelp), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Shopping for Products

Shopping time has arrived! I was out of ALL my products, I only had Shea butter, 1 bottle of V05 Conditioner, 1 Bottle of Aussie 3 Minute Deeeep Conditioner and a little bit of Herbal Essence No Frizz leave in conditioner. So while I was out with my Sissa on Saturday we stopped by Target. Let me just mention that every time I go I can NEVER find the curly / natural products that every one is always talking about. Well I FOUND THEM!!!!! I would have never found them if my sister wasn't with me because they aren't in the aisle they are on the end of the aisle so I always walk right past it. Any who, We found them. So these are the following products that I have found:

Shampoo

Organix Grapefruit Mango Butter - I shampoo once a month or whenever I use a good amount of unnatural product.  I have used this before if you remember once again I basically got this free because It had a rebate sticker on it. Click the link for my previous review. I really like this product LOVE it especially since free, don't need much, spells GREAT!

Conditioner

Aussie Moist - i really like this product I brought 1 liter for $5, that's great!
      &
Giovanni - This is my first time using this product people really rave about it this was also on sale for 5.99

Curl Enhancers

Curls Creme Brulee - $10.99 -
         & 
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie - $10.00
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So for this shopping trip I am a new customer to some products I have never tried before and I am also a repeat customers to products I'm in LOVE with. My ultimate goal is for all my products to contain natural ingredients and (as you know) I must LOVE them. So we shall see how it goes. I will have reviews on the new products soon, my first one will be of Aussie Moist conditioner (hint: I brought it again).

Question of the Week

Should you leave conditioner in your hair?
What are the Con's and Pro's?

"I have yet to use the above product, but many say its good."

I'm asking this question because the first time I heard of this I was like WHAT? Your supposed to wash it out!After seeing pictures of people who would put conditioner in there hair to let it set I was amazed at their results. So I started to do the same, amazed at my results. I still think we shouldn't be leaving conditioner in our hair if it says wash thoroughly and that there has to be a substitute for this. Isn't that the reason we have leave in conditioners? There has to be a product that has the same consistence as a conditioner but that is not meant to be washed out of your hair. What do you think?

Winter Hair Care - Deep Conditioning

Have you ever tried mixing your favorite conditioners? Want to give your hair a little treat? Mix your favorite conditioners together fro the best results EVER!
 

This will allow your hair to receive the benefits off all the conditioners in one setting. Some times we are rough on our hair so we have to give it a little treat. Early in the week I decided to test this out since I have not been as gentle as I usually am to my hair. Here is what I did.

1. Cowashed using Vo5 Moisture Milks - 
2. Detangled with the same Vo5 Moisture Milk
3. Applied generous amounts of  Burts Bee's Very Volumizing Conditioner and Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deeep conditioner. I ran my fingers through my hair gently but ensured all my hair was covered.
4. Covered and secured my hair with a clean trash bag (or a bonnet which ever you use)
5. Sat under a hooded dry for 30-45 minutes setting on medium (not sure may have been an hour)
6. Washed all conditioner out thoroughly in luke warm water but on the cold side.

Immediately after rinsing I could see my hair smiling back at me. My curls have never ever ever been so defined after a deep conditioning. My hair was shiny, moisturized, defined, and had volume for days! I actually rocked a wash and go. So give it a try and tell me how it works out for you!

Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner

I have been having some technically difficulties with my computer and camera. So I should be posting more often very soon. Sorry for the delay! Let's get back to the review...

WOW!!!! I tried Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist deeeep conditioner on last Saturday. WOW!!!! I am in LOVE!!!! My hair was so ...........silky moisturized. I thought it was funny that on the label it literally says deeeep conditioner and not deep.  This is the BEST DEEP CONDITIONER THAT I HAVE EVER TRIED!!!! It is only $3 and some change! Its a cool squeeze bottle, which honestly at first I didn't think I was going to like. But it was so easy to use when applying the conditioner. This conditioner is thick and creamy. When I washed it out my hair felt like butter :) I will definitely continue to buy this product. I will say also that I co-washed with the Aussie Moist Conditioner before applying this deep conditioner (I like that too) but I will do a separate review on the regular conditioner because I have pictures to share. So all in all I'm in love with this deep conditioner and will apply it every other week.

How its supposed to work: Deeply intense conditioning, accented with Australian aloe, penetrates dry or damaged hair. Radiant hair in one use. Sure, it's really deep and super intense. But moist 3 minute miracle, accented with natural Australian aloe and jojoba oil, has a playful side too. Like that time it ran backwards around the office in a kangaroo outfit. Add some roo to your do

Ingredients: Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ecklonia Radiata Extract (Australian Sea Kelp Extract), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil.

Vo5 Mositure Milks

 I use this Conditioner on a regular basis. Gets the job done for my Co-washes! Smells Great the whole Moisture Milk line by Vo5. This conditioner is not thick it is thin but does cleanse the hair. It is great detangling. ITS ONLY $1 or LESS (depending on where you go and who has a sale). Usually I can go to Shoprite and get 5 conditioners for $3. So if your interested, shop around and you could pay less than a $1 for one. YOU CANT BEAT THAT!!!!

How its supposed to work:

Soy milk protein-enriched formulas offer extra moisture while strengthening and nourishing your hair.

The ingredients are
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate, Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Ascorbic Acid, Pathenol, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Red 33 and Yellow 10. {so nothing ending in the letters -cone}

Tresemme Flawless Curls - Curls Moisturising Conditioner

They say TRESemme OOOo la la I say NO! So I tried this product and TRESemme' Curl Hydration Lotion Creme (the name sounds wonderful doesn’t it?) We I tried both on the same day and separate days and my results were not stunning.

I co-washed with the conditioner my hair loved it. When it was wet my hair loved it but as soon as I washed it out, my hair was not the same it was dry immediately there was not much definition. So I used my regular leave in Kinky-Curly Knot Today and proceeded to do my hair. I used Tresemme conditioner, Curl Hydration Lotion & Raw Shea Butter for my two strand twist Bantu knots. Immediately I felt a difference. I don't know how to explain it the texture, how my hair felt simply was not the same. When I looked in the mirror my hair was fuzzy, not smooth and shinny well conditioned like I am use to. I knew my hair would not come out right but I said you never know let’s see in the morning. Well as I thought my hair was fuzzy, undefined and wild. I attempted to use the "lotion" because it’s supposed to hydrate the curls and bring them back to life but it didn’t. So I put my hair in a puff. The puff was all right, a couple people thought it was cute but I say it was a HOT MESS. I tried the conditioner alone one more time but my hair just looks so dry and damaged so Tresemme is ooooooooo No NOOOO for me.

TRESemme Flawless Curls - Curls Moisturising Conditioner - 3.99 at Shoprite - 32 fl oz

 

 

How its supposed to work:

 

 

The Vitamin B1 moisturizes without weighing down your curls or leaving your hair limp.

It also detangles the hair so strands won't break when you try to comb through damp hair.

To get smoother, softer curls, leave this product      
                                                                       on your hair for even longer in the shower to deep condition. But be sure to rinse thoroughly to prevent residue.

 

The ingredients are as follows:

 

  Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Quaternium-22, DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquatnerium-10, Polyquaternium-39, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citric Acid, Limonene, Amyl Cinnamal, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Thiamine HCl, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Biotin.

 

 

 

 

 

TRESemme' Flawless Curls Hydration

Lotion Creme -  6 oz. - 3.99

 

 

How its supposed to work:

 

This lightweight crème formula infuses your curls with just the right amount of moisture they need without weighing you down.


It locks in moisture for 24 hours, giving you smooth, perfect curls all day long.

It's the perfect base for creating beautiful curls and attaining just the right amount of bounce that you desire.

The ingredients are as follows:

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dmdm Hydantoin, Steareth-21, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium Edta, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Polysorbate 20, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Biotin.

Burt Bees

I have two conditioners that I LOVE from Burt Bee's they are fabulous!!!!! Highly recommended by me...but who am I? try them for yourself. I originally turned to Burt Bees because I wanted to move into all natural products and this was (at the time) the only product I had seen at the stores that was natural. So I figured let me give it a try!

Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Conditioner.

The conditioner is creamy, the scent is wonderful and you can smell it long after you wash it out. I love the smell personally, for others it may need to grow on you. I was so impressed with the results of this product I use it for co-washes and it works well with twist outs or Bantu knots. I can feel the difference in my hair it has made it extra extra soft and it truly conditioners the hair. I will keep this as a staple product for my hair. This product is 98.2% natural.

It's 8.00 depending on where you go and I frequently find coupons in the Sunday paper for $1 or $2 off.

How its supposed to work:

Essential natural oils from citrus fruits like grapefruit, orange and lemon are blended with sugar beet extract and penetrating Marula oil to replenish, condition, soften and improve your hair's manageability without weighing it down.

The ingredients are as follows:

Water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, betaine, cetrimonium bromide, sucrose polystearate, sucrose stearate, citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, citrus nobilis (tangerine) oil, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, citrus tangerina (tangerine) peel oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, citrus reticulata (tangerine/petitgrain) leaf oil, polysorbate 60, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase.

The second is Hair Repair She & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner

This is a deep conditioner for moisture, a MUST HAVE. I just wish it came in a bigger size. Its a 2 minute treatments but sometimes i leave it in a little longer. I coat my hair thoroughly and place a plastic cap on (you could sit under a dryer if you wish). It is 98.05% natural.

How its supposed to work:
This rich formula treats and repairs dry, brittle hair with a combination of nature's most nourishing ingredients. It hydrates your hair with shea butter and honey, while grapefruit extract enhances your hair's natural shine.

The ingredients are as follows:

Water, cetrimonium bromide, cetearyl alcohol, sucrose laurate, glycerin, honey, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), glucose, betaine, citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, citrus tangerina (tangerine) peel oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, citrus reticulata (tangerine/petitgrain) leaf oil, acacia senegal gum, polysorbate 60, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase

I LOVE THESE 2 PRODUCTS!!!!!