Shea Moisture Curling Souffle -- In Review

I purchased the Curl Souffle from Walgreens while perusing the shelves for another product.  I hadn't heard much about it but the consistency reminded me of Kinky Curly Curling Custard.  I also read the list of ingredients and they were all "natural" and ingredients that must naturalistas laud over.

I was looking for a "natural" gel that I wouldn't have to purchase on-line or pay the high price of KCCC.  It seemed like a good product choice and I purchased it with the Walgreens customer card for $8.99.

Product Description:

This all natural styling souffle with agave nectar and flax seed oil defines and promotes curls, with a soft, smooth after feel.  Coconut and flax seed oils nourish and hydrate hair, seal the hair shaft to protest against external pollutants and assist natural oil retention,  The natural humectant complex of agave nectar, coconut oil, glycerin, and shea butter moisturizes, conditions, and boots shine without frizz.

• Does not contain silicones, polumers, or PVP which could cause build-up and damage hair over time.
• Ethically trawded ingredients sustainably produced.
• Sulfate-free and color-safe
• No Animal Cruelty

Product Usage:

Scoop gel into hands and distribute evenly through cleansed wet or damp hair, following conditioning.  Comb through in sections with detangling comb or hands to shape curls.  Style as desired, allowing some time for drying.  Use on damp hair will result in looser, wavy curls, on wet hair expect riotous curls.  Use on dry hair to minimize fly-aways and frizz.   When using a blow dryer, choose a cool or warm setting.  Use sparingly -- this is a very moisturizing product.

Ingredients:

(shesthecoldest)

Agave Teqilana Leaf Extract: Provides natural hold and shine.
Sugar Cane Extract: Provides natural hold and shine.
Pectin: Provides natural hold and shine.
Vegetable Glycerin: Natural humectant and conditioner. This formula contains just enough to retain moisture, but not enough to cause frizz and dryness in certain climates or temperatures.
Baobab Extract: Contains vitamins A,C,D,E and F to fortify and strengthen hair.
Coconut Oil: Rich in fatty acids, hydrates and protects hair from heat and chemical damage.
Certified Organic Shea Butter: Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, it deeply moisturizes and repairs damage to the hair and scalp.
Pro-Vitamin B-5: Provides moisture and shine, while repairing hair shaft.
Aloe: Conditions and softens hair, while acting as an anti-inflammatory.
Vitamin E (Vegetable Derived): Helps promote healthy hair growth and repair damage.
Flax Seed Oil: Rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids; promotes strength, healthy growth and shine.
Hibiscus Extract: Rich in antioxidants and assists in enhancing healthy hair growth.
Potassium Sorbate: Naturally protects skin care products from spoilage and is a food-grade natural preservative.
Essential Oil Blend: Our special, all-natural proprietary blend of essential oils offers aromatherapeutic benefits that invigorate the senses.

My Experience With Product:

I applied the product to wet, conditioned hair.  Product application was difficult because the product is very "gooey."   The product is thick and sometimes it took several attempts to poke through the top layer and glide just enough product to apply to small sections.

It made my hands feel sticky and oily.  Once I was able to apply the product to hair, I twisted the hair while damp.  It does takes a while before hair dries but once hair was dried, it was well-defined, soft, and shiny.

DAY ONE HAIR

Pros:

• Shiny Moisturized Hair
• Defined Tresses
• Strong Hold
• Elognation of Curls
• Great Natural Ingredients
• Great For Humid Climates
• Price Range is Good ($9.99)
• Performs As A Natural Gel

Cons:

• Product is Sticky and Greasy/Oily
• Too Much of Product Will Cause Hair to Feel Tacky/Sticky 

Will I repurchase product?  I will update this review at a later date.  I'm going to try this product with different leave-ins and styling methods.  Right now I'm wearing my hair in a protective style with the Shea Moisture Curling Souffle on it and will tell you what the take down was like.

Happy Curls to You!

©Copyright 2012 Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks - All Rights Reserved

Miss Jessie's Curling Pudding -- In Review

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding

"Get in control of your natural curls with Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding. This cream prevents curl shrinkage, eliminates frizz and adds superior shine to your hair, so you can enjoy your curls in even the toughest weather."


Miss Jessie's advertises the following:

• Created for naturally curly, kinky, and wavy hair
• Eliminates Frizz
• No More Curl Shrinkage
• Maximizes Curl Length and Makes Your Curly Styles Last Longer
• Adds Superior Shine and Healthy Luster, Never Dull

Let me preface this review with the following:  this product will not make the Curly Girl Method Holy Grail list!  It's second product is the demon of hair product ingredients "mineral oil."

For me, this is NOT a problem!  In fact, my 3b/c curls loves, loves, and let me say it again LOVES mineral oils and silicones!  There, I said it!

I do understand the drying effect that these products can cause when used long-term.  However, I'm a wash n' goer as my primary go to style and am co-washing tresses every three days and washing with a stronger shampoo every 10 - 12 days to ward off product buildups.

My tresses HATES long-term usage of only natural oils which, for me, caused an on-slaught of Single Strand Knots due to the coiliness of my hair that tends to wrap and tangle.

Product Ingredients:

Water, parafinium liquidum (aka mineral oil), glycerin, triethanolamine, fragrance, carbomer, PEG-12 dimethicone, dipropylene glycol, silk amino acids, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, avocado oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, jojoba seed oil, macademia seed oil, oleth-05, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, disodium EDTA, DMDM hydantoin, ext. violet 2

How I Used the Product:

I co-washed with Tresemme Moisture Enhancing Conditioner, rinse some out, and applied the Miss Jessie's Curling Pudding on "extremely" wet hair.  I created 14-sections and twisted my hair, tied-down my hair and went to sleep.  Needless to say, my 3b/3c hair was still damp (I don't apply heat to my hair). so I re-tied with a scarf, commuted to work, and took down the twists.

RESULTS

Pros:

• Goes on Smoothly
• A Little Product Goes A Long Way
• Product Works Great on Hair Types 2 to 3c's
• Light Smell/Fragrance (smells flowery)
• Love the Lavender Color
• Shine is Long Lasting
• Product is Easy to Find in Stores and On-Line
• Consider an High-End Hair Product
• Product Line Works Well Together
• Product Comes In an "Unscented" Version Also
• Product Does Provide a Strong Hold
• Will Make Curly Hair Curlier
• Keeps Hair Moisturized
• Frizz Kept to a Minimum
• Can Last Up to Three Months With Proper Usage 
• Tutorials Are Provided On Use of Miss Jessie's Products
• You Can Now Purchase in a 2-ounce jar for $11.99 on Amazon.com

Cons:

• Price not Reasonable for Average Consumer
• Can Cause Severe Crunch and Flakes When Too Much Is Used
• May Not Play Well With All Conditioners and/or Moisturizers
• Not A Holy Grail Item for "Natural-Products" Naturalistas
• Most 4b to 4c's Don't Have Great Results (However this is a CURL-Enhancing Product!)
• Using Too Much Will Weigh Hair Down and Make It Tacky/Sticky
• You Can Find A Cheaper Product -- "Let's Jam" That Can Give You Similar Results

My Final Thoughts:

The product is able to do what the product says that it can in capable hands.  There is a learning curve, but no more than other products that I've used.  Looking at my hair now, it has great body and isn't matted or "glued" together.  Hair is touchable and shiny.  The nature of 3c hair is frizz.  So to be honest, I have some but my common practice is to mist hair by mid-day anyway.

The movability of my tresses are remarkable!  I'm kinda liking this Miss Jessie's Curling Pudding, even though it pans out to a "small investment!" LOL! 

Will I purchase again!  Definitely!

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Happy Curls to You!

©Copyright 2012 Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks - All Rights Reserved

III Sisters of Nature Gelo

This Gelo is being marketed as a hair gel.  Not only a hair gel but one comparable to the infamous Kinky Curly Curling Custard!  Now, that's saying a lot! 

I found this product on the shelf while I was perusing the aisle of my neighborhood Beauty Supply Store!  I did have a good reason to be in there.  I was waiting for the Chinese restuarant, a couple doors down, to cook my broccoli and garlic sauce!  Okay!?

Well, I read the label and saw that it claimed to be comparable to Kinky Curly Curling Custard boast, I just simply decided to try it.  What's another gel on the shelf going to harm?  The price seemed fixed at $9.99, this was clearly printed on the product's label!  Yea, for 3 Sisters of Nature!

Below is the description of their product by 3 Sisters of Nature:

III Sisters of Nature Curling Gelo Description -- 8 ounces

What is Curling Gelo?

III Sisters of Nature Gelo define and elongates curls while enhancing your natural wave pattern.  Curling Gelo is formulated using natural ingredients to condition, strengthen, nourish, soften, and give curls and waves a natural brilliant shine.

Why Does Curling Gelo Work?

Curling Gelo helps keeps you frizz-free, non-greasy, non-drying, and superior long-lasting curls, waves, and twists.  Compare to the more expensive brands and save.

Superior moisturizer -- Defines and elognates curls; -- Enhances waves; -- Superior soft hold; and Brilliant shine.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Vegetable Glycerin, Polyquaternium 37, Polyquaternium 10 and PEG 14m, Polyquaternium 7, Polysorbate 20, Sea Grape Extract (Vitis Vinefera), Argan Oil (Argan Spinosa), Avocado Extract (Persea Gratissma), Oat Extract (Avena Sativa), Sage (Salvia Officinalis), Chamomille Extract (Anthemis Noblis), Bay Laurel Extract (Lauris Noblis), Phenoxyethol (And) Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum)

picture by CoilyChi

How I used the product


I co-washed my3c hair with Pantene Naturals.  Rinsed out the conditioner with COLD water and then reapplied the conditioner as a leave-in.  Sectioned hair into eight large loose twists and covered with a clear treatment cap overnight.

In the morning, hair was damp and I shingled the III Sisters of Nature Gelo throughout each section.  Hair was visibly shiny and clumped well.  Hair was more elognated more than with applying EcoStyler over the leave-in conditioner.

Product dried quickly, THERE IS NO STRONG HOLD!

Pros

• 8 ounces can be purchased from $9.59 to $9.99 -- Making Product Affordable
• Product Was Easy to Apply
• Dried in an 1-hour time span
• Hair was Shiny and Bouncy
• Hair was Very Soft
• Most Beauty Supply Stores Carry Samples
• Defines Curls and Waves
• Product is Very Concentrated
• A Little Goes a Long Way
• Contains Polyquarternium 37
• Played Well With My Leave-In Conditioner

Cons

• Still had some frizz by midday
• Can Become Tacky if you use too much
• Product is High in Gylcerin
• When Refreshing With Water, Gelo was very sticky but dried again soft

Polyquarternium 37 is a charged polymer used in hair care products.

Benefits:  They are positively charged, they neutralize the negative charges of most shampoos, relaxers, and hair proteins.  The positive charge bonds to your strands aiding in causes your hair to be easier to comb, elasticity, softer, and shiny.  It also acts as a conditioning agent for your hair.

Side Note:  Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Contains Poly-37

III Sisters of Nature Gelo is clear and filled with tiny bubbles like the bubbles in 7-Up soda or clear EcoStyler or IC Fantasia Gel.  Product  It smelled like a bucket full of crushed cherries.  Smell may be too loud for some.  

Final Thoughts About Product

This product, to me, acts more like a "curl activator" that you can find on shelves at most Beauty Supply Store.  My hair happens to love glycerin and was happy with this product.  If you are even looking for a "flexible hold," this is not the product to use.  If you are looking for a moisturizer and shine factor, this is a great product for that use.

By midday, I noticed some frizz, spritz with plain water and was back in business as I waited for hair to dry.

As far as being a competitor to Kinky Curly Curling Custard, the clear distinction is that this is Gelo and KCCC would be classified as a gel.

Would I repurchase?  Yes.

© 2012 Lady Summerset for Crowning Glory Curls and Kinks

Curls Unleashed "Set It Off" Curling Gelly -- In Review

I had previously purchased the "Curls Unleashed Defining Creme" and loved it. My curl pattern ranges from 3b to 4a. My hair is wavy to very coily and that product worked great for my hair. However, that product doesn't have a "hold" and for all intent and purposes, wasn't designed too, so I decided to try the Curl Boosting Gelly to maintain moisture, hold back frizz, and give me a light to flexible hold.

I purchased my jar of the Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Gelly from Duane Read and paid $12.99 for a16 ounce jar which I felt was a great price compared to other "higher-end" holding gels.

Curls Unleashed™ Set it Off™ Curl Boosting Jelly is made with soothing aloe vera, wheat protein, vitamin B and other ingredients to help give you gorgeous, “crunchless” curl definition.

• Defines curls without the crunch
• Helps eliminate frizz
• Provides all day hold

This product helps eliminate frizz without making your hair feel hard or crunchy. Great for all types of hair. This product is free of SD alcohol, parabens & mineral oil. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.

Ingredients

Aqua (water), glycerin, ppg-5-ceteth-20, polyquaternium-11, peg-12 dimethicone, propylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, panthenol, hydrolyed wheat protein, amodimethicone, trideceth-12, cetrimonium chloride, carbomer, triethanolamine, parfum (fragrance), benzyl benzoate, coumarin, d-limonene, linalool, ci 60725 (violet #2).

Ingredient Attributes: paraben free

My Application of Product

I am a avid wash 'n go wearer and purchased this item with that in mind. As most wash 'n go wearers know, you need a "good" gel to maintain your style while combat-ting frizz.

I applied this product to hair that had already been co-washed, a leave-in conditioner applied (TREsemme Naturals), and Shea Butter was used as an sealant. I did dampen my hair and applied about two quarter size amounts of the Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Gelly in the palms of my hands and worked it throughout my damp hair.

Product glided on smoothly and was very lightly tropically-scented. Immediately I noticed that the product gave my hair a nice shine and wasn't nearly as tacky as other products that I had tried and reviewed.

My Final Thoughts on Curls Unleashed "Set It Off" Curling Gelly

I loved, loved, loved the product.

Pros

• I didn't have to use a large amount to get proper coverage.
• Product dried, on damp hair, under 30 - 45 minutes
• Gave a light, shiny hold.
• Held down frizz throughout the day
• Price Point is Great!
• Hair was not the bit hard or crunchy!
• Experienced Less Shrinkage with this product.
• Doesn't Have parabens

Cons

• Product is NOT completely natural but has other great natural ingredients included.

Hair with Curls Unleashed "Set It Off"Curling Gelly

This was the first gel(ly) that I could actually shake my hair and SEE movement! Curls had bounce for days! (I'm smiling yall! Can't you see me?!)

I must say that the product left my hair unbelievably SOFT and pliable.

Would I purchase again? This is MY new Curl Gelly! It warrants a Holy Grail product status!

Let me know your experience with the product and feel free to leave a comment. Thanks again for stopping by!

Happy Curls to You!

TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner With Aloe Vera & Avocado

A Drink of Moisture

If you are in search for a conditioner that will increase hydration of your tresses, Tresemme Naturals is a must try! It is easy to find and has a great price point for the volume of product that you get.

Ad most of us know, natural hair is in need of a product that will allow you to maintain moisture throughout the day. This product will help you do this.

For those of you who are doing the Curly Girl method, this product can be used in this regimen.

TREsemme Naturals

If you are in search for a conditioner that will increase hydration of your tresses, Tresemme Naturals is a must try! It is easy to find and has a great price point for the volume of product that you get.

Ad most of us know, natural hair is in need of a product that will allow you to maintain moisture throughout the day. This product will help you do this.

For those of you who are doing the Curly Girl method, this product can be used in this regimen.

How I Applied Product

While in the shower, I lightly rinse hair and then applied the Tresemme Naturals. I grab my hair in as if I'm going to put my hair in a pony tail and apply the conditioner from front to back. Then I split my hair in the middle and apply additional conditioner. I then "smooth" the product into my hair until I'm sure that I've covered all my hair.

I let the product sit for several minutes and rinse out with "cold" water and then apply about a quarter-size amount of the conditioner through my tresses as a leave-in. Most of the time I am doing this at night so following the rinse and re-application of the conditioner I'll cover my hair with a clear shower cap (or baggie) and go to bed.

In the morning I'll remove the clear shower cap and apply Shea Butter or Styler of my choice to my damp tresses and I'm out the door!

Pros

• Has a ph balance of 4.5
• Product has a light tropical fragrance
• Has a Creamy and Light Consistency
• Easy to Apply
• Great as a Co-Wash Conditioner and a Leave-In
• Economical (Product Lasts a Long Time)

I purchased my bottle of Tresemme Naturals from Walmart for $4.77 and this bottle I purchased two months ago and I still have over 1/3 of the bottle still left. A little goes a long way and detangles hair very easily.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua) , Stearyl Alcohol , Cetyl Alcohol , Caprylic , Capric Triglyceride , Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine , Fragrance (Parfum) , Lauroyl Lysine , Caprylyl Glycol , Brassica Campestris , Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer , Aspartic Acid , Distearyldimonium Chloride , Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado) , Citric Acid , Alcohol , Isopropyl Alcohol , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Put Love In Your Hair Recipe

You Will Need:

• 4 Tablespoons of Shea Butter or Jojoba Oil or Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
• 4 Tablespoons of Tresemme Naturals (or your favorite Conditioner)
• 2 to 3 Drops of your Favorite Essential Oil

Mix:

In a small plastic or glass bowl, mix all your ingredients and apply generously to wet or damp hair. Cover tresses with a clear shower cap (baggie) and let it sit overnight or as long as you can.

Rinse out in the morning. You can also use this mixture as a daily leave-in (especially for 4 texture types).

My Final Thoughts!

The application of Tresemme Naturals Conditioner is usually enough to keep my 3c tresses moisturized throughout the day. However, for my 4a, b, c natural friends, you may need to add an oil to ensure maintenance of moisture in your strands.

This product is one of my favorite conditioners, Giovanni Direct Leave-In is the other.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product and will repurchase.

Thanks for visiting!

Don't forget to leave your comment and experience!

© 2012 Lady Summerset for Crowning Glory Kinks and Coils

Curls Unleashed Organic Root Stimulator -- In Review

"Take Command Curl Defining Creme"

Perfect for:  Kinky Textures (3c and 4's)

Great for Twists, Twists Outs, Coiling, Freestyles

Shingling and Updos

Moisturize and Define Your Curls Without Shrinkage and Flakes

The search for a "Holy Grail" product is always a quest in progress.  Well ladies I've come across a new product line for "naturals" or people with wavy, curly, and kinky textures! 

Most hairlistas, will admit to having a "little" product junkism tendency.   This is fueled by our desire, our need to find the "perfect product" that we can apply to our tresses without a lot of ado but consistent successful results.

Naturals know all too well, that our tresses can be very tempermental.  Also, natural hair can be resistant to our desire no matter how much product is applied and no matter how much coaxing is used.  

I decided to try the product since its advertisement stated that it was good for 3c hair types.  My hair ranges from 3b to 4 and I prefer a creme-based styler in contrast to a gel.  Organic Root Stimulator's Curl's Unleashed Curl Defining Creme product description is as follows:

Curls Unleashed Take Command Curl Defining Creme is ideal for curly and kinky textures.  Made with coconut, sweet almond and safflower oils, our curl defining creme moisturizes, defines and elongates tightly coiled curls, and does so without flakes or shrinkage.

Fragrance:  A light mango, watermelon fruity smell that doesn't stick around or becomes 

                      annoying.

Consistency:  Thick and creamy and smooth.

Packaging:  Clean, Contemporary, Eco-Friendly

Price:             $12.99 to $17.99 - I purchased mine from Duane Reade for $12.99

Size:               16 ounces

Product Ingredients:

AQUA (WATER), SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, COCAMIDE MEA, GLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, YARROW, HOPS, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, LEMON BALM, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, PPG-5-CETETH-10-PHOSPHATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LILIAL, LYRAL, METHYL IONONE.

MY RESULTS:

From past product experience, I felt that I should apply the product on wet hair.   I used Tresemme Naturals, as my leave-in.  The product went on smoothly and my tresses began to clump rather nicely and were well-defined.  Within 45 minutes my hair was dry, shiny, and bouncy.  I was very impressed.  Hair had a soft, flexible hold which I like.  

Hair did feel well moisturize and I did get a little more hang from my tighter coily section in the back of my head.

PROS

• Easy to Apply
• Creamy and Thick
• Light, Mango/Watermelon Fragrance
• Good Price Point
• Earth-Friendly Packaging is a Huge Plus
• A Little Goes A Long Way

CONS

• Best Applied on Damp to Wet Hair
• Can Cause Damp Limp Hair if Too Much is Applied

My overall opinion is that Organic Root Stimulator has put out a great natural product line for us natural ladies.  The clean, contemporary packaging is attractive and easily accessible for use.  Would I purchase again?  Yes, this product has moved to first place in my line up!  At least until the next upsurper in search of the Holy Grail product.

Happy Curls to You!

© 2012 Lady Summerset for Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks.  All rights reserved.

Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner -- In Review

Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner

I purchased this product after my beautician had done my b/c (Big Chop) and I was trying to figure out how I was going to take care of the hair that I had left on my head. She told me that some other clients of hers had recommended this product for natural hair care.

It took no time to locate the website and make my purchase.

When visiting their site, I liked the clean, contemporary, and earthy feeling of the site. There were great pictures of the creators themselves displaying the diversity of their curls. It also displayed pictures of young girls with diverse hair types to show you how well the products worked on children.

They do have stand alone products just for children.

10 oz. $16.99

Source: http://www.mixedchicks.net/leave-in-conditioner.ht...

Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner

This product is promoted to "define your curls and block frizz."

This product has been created/designed for "us" who they say are "many." The creators,Wendi LEVY and Kim ETHEREDGE,are themselves of "mixed" heritage but persists in the following philosophy toward hair: "Even if you are not mixed, you may have frizz and unruly curls, right?"

While there concept may be true, there are those who tresses are curly and are not of mixed background that feel the product does not cater to there 4a,b,c hair types.

The creators also suggest that this products tames frizz and define curls on "many hair textures and weaves (synthetic or human).

Product Ingredients

Water, glycerin, amodimethicone, emulsifying wax, hydrolyzed wheat protein,/pvp crosspolymer, methylgluceth-20, hydroxypropyl trimonium choloride, octyl methoxycinnamate, hydroxyethyl celloluse, jojoba oil, safflower oil, primrose oil, wheat amino acid, crosilk, hydrolyzed collagen (marine), phenoxyethanel, methylparaben, proplyparaben, butylparaben, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #5, fragrance

Sulfate Free

Creators of Mixed Chicks Conditioner

Wendi LEVY (left) and Kim ETHEREDGE (right), two "mixed chicks"

Review of the Product

I liked the fragrance of the product first off. It went on smoothy and I was able to disseminate it throughout my tresses easily. I didn't have to use a lot (at that time I had about an inch of hair!) I did find that at the end of the day my hair was a little crunchy but personally, that doesn't bother me. It did define my curls well and kept it frizz-free.

I purchased my first 10 ounce bottle in March of 2010 and as of July, 2011, I still have the same bottle. The reason being is that as my hair grew longer, it took much more of the product to get a good "defined" look which caused my hair to become "hard!" It also seem to dry my 3c hair out which then caused me to move on to another product.

I did find "refreshing" the product for another day was not as successful as when you completely re-co-washed my hair and then re-applied the leave-in conditioner.

Mixed Chicks Hair Products

	Mixed Chicks Leave-in Conditioner, 10 fl oz Amazon Price: $16.60 List Price: $20.00
	Mixed Chicks Kids Quad Pack Amazon Price: $37.75
	Curly Like Me: How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long, and Strong Amazon Price: $5.99 List Price: $16.95
	Mixed Chicks Hair Silk, 1.7 oz. Amazon Price: $11.99 List Price: $12.00

Pros and Cons of the Mixed Chick Conditioner

Pros

• Product Smells Good, Light and Refreshing
• Easy to Apply to Your Tresses
• Mixed Chick Offers .99 Cent Samples
• Leaves Hair Shiny
• Across Hair Types, Good Under a Moisturizer to Define Curls
• Great for Mixed Nationalities and Curly Caucasian Hair Types
• Product Works Well In Humidity

Cons

• Can Cause a "Waxy" Build-up on Tresses
• Dries Hard
• Works Better on 2 through 3c Hair Types
• Product Will Flake When Too Much Product Has Been Applied
• Product Does Have Parabens and Silicones
• Pricey -- Too Costly if you Wash Product Out Frequently to get that "Fresh" Day Look
• Product IS NOT a NATURAL Product
• Product is not "moisturizing" Enough
• Product Seems to Work Best on "Looser Curl Types"

Finally

If you try the product and REALLY like it, Mixed Chicks offers a 1 liter size for $50.00!

Do I still have the product? Yes. Do I still use the product? No. Will you try the product again? Maybe.

Okay, you know what to do! Leave me a comment!

Mixed Chick Question

Have You've Tried Mixed Chick Leave-In Conditioner and...

•  Liked It!
•  Didn't Like It!
•  Thinking About Trying It!

Cantu Coconut Curling Creme -- In REVIEW

A new product has hit the shelves of your local Walmart!  Cantu Coconut Curling Creme!  I was already in the midst of doing another product review when I came across this new product.  I purchased the item for $5.49 for a 12 ounce jar at Walmart ($7.99 at Walgreens) to try later after reviewing the other product.  


I usually keep a jar of its predecessor Cantu Leave-In Conditioner in my rotation, which I like and I thought the Curling Creme would be worth a try.


How I Applied the Product:


My hair texture is 3b in the front and 3c/4a in the back and I'm an avid "Wash N' Go" natural since my hair is very wavy and coily.  As a rule, I don't need a "curling creme" to get more definition but I do like a "hold" since my 3c tresses can be very unruly and will frizz out as soon as it's moisture retention has dropped.


I applied the Cantu Coconut Curling Creme on "wet" hair that had already been sectioned into approximately 8 large twists and the Cantu Leave-In Conditioner had already been applied.  Immediately after co-washing my hair, I always apply a leave-in or a "watered-down version" of Tresemme Naturals Conditioner on my hair, twist into large sections, cover hair with a plastic cap and scarf and leave on overnight.  When I wake up in the morning, hair is wet but not dripping and then I apply my "styler" in the morning then I'm off to work.


The product went on very smoothly and consistency was just a "tad" bit thicker than it's counterpart "Cantu Leave-In Conditioner."  Product was very creamy and had a light fragrance of coconut.  From past experiences with curling cremes, I knew that I didn't need to apply too much so I used about two "quarter-sized" amounts and that was enough to get soft, bouncy curls.


This product also yields a "flexible" hold!  It will not "freeze" your coils or curls! This product will allow your hair to maintain a curl and shape but blow in the wind. It's hold is very similar to "Let's Jam!"


Conclusion


I did find that if you applied too much of the product, you will have limp, greasy, but SOFT hair!  I suggest that you start with a small amount then apply more, as needed!  I like the creaminess and the fragrance of the product.  The price was comparable for the amount of product you get.  I did find that it was a great substitution for Miss Jessie's Curling Creme.


If you like light, fluffy hair, with a soft/flexible hold, this is your product.  Hair did feel hydrated and moisturized which is a MUST for my 3c strands.  


Product Description:


Cantu for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream will define, condition and add manageability to your curls, leaving them soft, shiny and deeply moisturized. Made with 100% Pure Shea Butter and formulated without chemicals or harsh ingredients, Cantu for Natural Hair restores your real, authentic beauty. Embrace your curly, kinky, or wavy hair with Cantu for Natural Hair.

Product Ingredients:

Water, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol/Ceteareth-20, Fragrance, Cetearyl Alcohol/Ceteth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycol Stearate, Petrolatum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Olea Euopaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernal Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Lonciera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Laminara Cloustoni (Sea Kelp) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, PEG-75, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. 

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, sulfate free, paraben free

Would I purchase again, sure will!  Leave me a comment or your experience with this or a comparable product that you'd like to share!

Happy Curls to You!

© 2012 Lady Summerset for Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks.  All rights reserved.

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding Review

This has been a product that I've peruse over the two years that I have been natural but because of its price, avoided.  Well, I finally broke down and purchased a 16 ounce jar for $38.00 at Target.  I must say the shelf was full of Miss Jessie's products.

I washed my hair with Tresemme Naturals Shampoo, followed by Reve Essentials Hair and Body Moisturizer in the Lemon Scent.  I shingled the product through my 3b-4a tresses as usual.  The product went on smoothly and I soon realized that I didn't need to apply but a dime-size amount to each section. The consistency of the product was very creamy and thick.  The Curly Pudding does have a fragrance that may be too much for some which is why I believe that they do offer it in an unscented version.  I do recommend applying the Curly Pudding to very wet hair, it seems to take less to cover the strands.

The clumping that I got with this product was off the chain!  Curls were shiny and bouncy.  The product gives a soft "hold."  I can foresee a learning curve of three to four tries in order to get your application of this product down pact.  It took about 2 hours for the product to dry without a leave-in under the product.   Today, I used a leave-in and applied the Curly Pudding at 4:30 a.m. and at 10:58 a.m. the ends of my hair are dry but from the scalp to three quarters down my hair is still damp.  Therefore, I have that "just applied product" look and I haven't been able to "fluff" into style yet.

The products ingredients are:  

Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, Oleth-5, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Ext. Violet 2. 

Pros:

• Goes on smoothly
• Doesn't take much to get the job done.
• Curls are well-defined
• Curls are Shiny
• Curls Clump Well
• Works Well on 2b - 3c Hair Types
• You Can Get 4 to 5 Day Hair with Product
• Great for Twistouts and the Like for 4a-z Hair Types
• Product Gives a Soft, Shiny, and Flexible Hold
• Frizz-free Curls
• Style Easily Refreshed with Water

Cons:

• Product Pricing is a HUGE deterrent to repurchasing product
• Let's Jam is a comparable substitute for this high-end product
• Drying can take hours
• Product Ingredients are not "embraced" by the "natural" community
• Not great for wash n goes for 4a-z Hair textures
• Will Leave Hair Crunchy if you've Applied Too Much
• Artificial "Grape" Scent can be Overwhelming for Some but can last for days

My observation is that people either really love the Curly Pudding or Hate it!  For hair types 2b to 3c it is a good product for Wash N' Goers and for 4a to 4z great for twistouts, bantu knots and the like.  I've used the product twice and haven't gotten below the top of the label on the 16 ounce jar yet.  Therefore, in order to be fair the initial cost of the product is a shocker but the jar holds a lot of applications that can balance out the price!

I also liked the detailed instructions, on the jar, on how to use the product.  From what I've heard is that Miss Jessie's is coming out with a 2-ounce jar  ($7 - $9) that will allow people to try the product without having to shell out so much money.  I would try visiting their site to get one.  Will I be repurchasing?  No, I have a feeling that my jar will last me a long time and I'm satisfied with the Let's Jam as a substitute.

This is my review of Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding.  Leave your comments, experiences, and thoughts with this product below!  

Until next time, Happy Curls!

© 2012 Lady Summerset for Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks.  All rights reserved.