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June 2013 -- Curl Kit Review
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Curl Keeper
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| 30 ml ounce (Sample) $6.50 |
Amazon.com sells the 8 fl. ounce of the Curl Keeper for $14.78. The biggest complaint about this product is that most people do not like the smell and causes the hair to dry hard. The consistency of the product is watery but does contain the frizz and helps your tresses to clump better instead of giving you that Ramen Noodle look!
However, a large majority of users layer it under their gel and scrunch out the hardness later and the smell dissipates after hair has completely dried. This is one of those products that people either overboard love it or don't like it.
Product Description
Dryness causes fizziness and out of control hair. Curl keeper controls all frizz and allows you to become the master of gorgeous frizz free curls. Curl keeper is water based which means you can use it every day without product buildup. Your style will last for days as its unique formula re activates with water making curl keeper 100% effective in humid weather conditions.
DI Water, PVP/VA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth 23, Glycerin, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Polyquaternium 10.
Directions:
Comb Curl KeeperTM through wet hair from roots to ends for an even application... FOR VERY FRIZZY HAIR, USE ADDITIONAL PRODUCT. The less movement that occurs during the first 15 minutes, the more control you will have over the frizz. Once your hair dries, you can easily soften your look by simply moving your hair around. The more you play with your hair the more volume you will achieve. Some people start appreciating their volume and curls once they have total control over the frizz. The Curl KeeperTM formula re-activates with water, so simply re-wetting frizzy areas with wet hands could get you many fantastic frizz-free days between shampoos
Curl Max Twisty Curly Spray
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| $5.95 - $6.99 8 ounces |
After researching this product, it seems to do best or perform well on 4b to 4c hair textures. It tends to "dry out" 3b's to 4's" hair texture when doing a "wash n' go" hairstyle. For those users, it's best to dampen hair, apply Curl Max and then "style" hair.
Product has a great smell, sprays out of bottle well, and makes hair soft and manageable. This product contains glycerin and when used too much can cause the hair to feel sticky.
This product is not Curly Girl "friendly."
Ingredients:
Water (Agua), VP/ Methacrylamide/Vinyllmidazole Copolymer, Glycerine, Polysorbate 20, Argonia Spinsosa (Argon) Oil, Fragrance (Fragrancia), Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Peg-8 Dimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Directions
For daily use. Shampoo hair and towel dry. Spray Lustrasilk Curl Max Twisty Curly Spray evenly from roots to ends. Scrunch hair and air dry or blow dry with a diffuser if necessary.
Product Description
Lustrasilk Curl Max Twisty Curly Spray quickly activates spiral curls with no frizz. Curl Max, Twisty Curly Spray is enriched with Argan Oil and is designed to quickly activate spiral curls in naturally curly, wavy or permed hair. This non-sticky, alcohol-free spray produces curls you can count on while the lightweight, anti-frizz formula gives your hair a lasting, glossy shimmer. Let the beauty of your hair shine through with Lustrasilk!
Caviar Curls Velvet Leave-In Detangler
UPDATED: (August 10, 2013)
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| $15 for 8 fl. ounces |
This item can now be purchased on Etsy.com at http://www.etsy.com/listing/153965324/caviar-curls-velvet-leave-in-detangler. Shipping is: $5.75
This product is very close to the texture of Kinky Curly Knot Today. The product could not be found on the web and it's website is listed as caviarcurls.com which doesn't come up in Google or Bing.
This creamy herbal conditioner is enriched with botanical extracts and organic ingredients to smooth the cuticles and to remove knots, snags, and tangles for all types of hair.
Ingredients: Aqueous (water aqua purificada, purified), organic mango extract, organic marshmallow root, organic goji extract, chamomile extract, nettles extract, cetyl alcohol,*behentrimonium methosulfate, citric acid. **dehydroacetic acid (and) benzyl alcohol, natural fragrance.
**behentriminium methosulfate is "NOT" a sulfate. It is made from non-genectically modified (g)rapeseed oil. It is a scientifically advanced ingredient. Considered the mildest hair detangling and thickening ingredient available.
This creamy herbal conditioner is enriched with botanical extracts and organic ingredients to smooth the cuticles and to remove knots, snags, and tangles for all types of hair.
Ingredients: Aqueous (water aqua purificada, purified), organic mango extract, organic marshmallow root, organic goji extract, chamomile extract, nettles extract, cetyl alcohol,*behentrimonium methosulfate, citric acid. **dehydroacetic acid (and) benzyl alcohol, natural fragrance.
**behentriminium methosulfate is "NOT" a sulfate. It is made from non-genectically modified (g)rapeseed oil. It is a scientifically advanced ingredient. Considered the mildest hair detangling and thickening ingredient available.
Product has no parabens, glycerin, protein, silicone, or sulfates!
Oyin Hair Dew
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| 2 ounce (mini) $4.00 http://www.oyinhandmade.com/minis/individual/2oz-mini-hair-dew.html |
This product gets RAVE reviews from users across the natural hair community. It is a lotion type of leave-in that goes on smoothly and maintains that same sugary chocolate pudding smell.
Ingredients: purified water, castor oil, olive oil, organic aloe vera gel, behentrimonium methosulfate (emulsifier), coconut oil, olive squalane, optiphen (preservative), cetyl alcohol, fragrance, and love!
Pooka Pure & Simple: Lemon-Aide Hand Exfoliator
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| 4 ounces $10 http://www.pookapureandsimple.com/products/lemonaidhands.asp |
Smells too delicious to put in your skin but their motto is: Pooka products are "something good for your skin to eat!"
Lemon-Aide Hand Exfoliator
This wonderful polish is the perfect treatment to keep hands soft, smooth and young! Also great to leave in the kitchen, makes a great exfoliator and odor eliminator when preparing foods like onions or fish.
Wash your hands then take a scoop of Lemon-Aide and massage hands then rinse and enjoy soft, smooth hands.
Ingredients: Organic cane sugar, olive oil, lemon essential oil blend and vitamin e
Itiba Papaya Body Lotion
I liked the tropical and earthy look of the site. It was inviting and beautifully soothing. The site even offers to give you a tour of the Island!
An 8 fl ounce bottle of the lotion costs $12.60 to ship to my address cost an additional $13.50 for a total cost of $26.10! Just no an expense I would incur unless sharing the shipping cost with someone else.
However, I found another site that sells the product called John Paul Selects $14.00 for 8 ounces and here are the shipping costs:
| USPS Standard Post | $6.85 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $6.95 |
| UPS Ground | $10.76 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | $25.74 |
From their website:
100% Aloe Vera based. Jojoba, Avocado and Rice Bran oils along with dL Panthenol help to soften and moisturize your skin. A little is all that is required of this lotion. Sinks in quickly and does not leave any greasy after feel!
INGREDIENTS: Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Jojoba Oil, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth 20, Fragrance, dL Panthenol, preservative
Made in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Another successful Curl Kit! I, of course, liked the Oyin Hair Dew -- would have liked a FULL-SIZE container but it was a nice size sample.
So far, I'm really liking the Caviar Curls Velvet Leave-In Conditioner. I did leave a posted question on the Curl Kit Face Book Page asking where this product can be purchased. Will update this post with their response!
I'm in love with the Pooka Lemon-Aide! I just open the jar to smell it! Simply divine! (smiling!)
The Itiba smells like the tropics and is worth the purchase if it can be bought at a cheaper shipping cost.
The Lustrasilk, for me, will be a no go. Smells nice. However, I'm a wash n' go wearer and this product will find little use in my regimen since I rarely do twists or braid-outs.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my Review. Please, comment and subscribe!
Happy Curls to You!
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Natural Hair Tee Shirt Shop
We've opened Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks Natural hair Tee Shirt Store!
Store: https://Crowningglorycoilsandkinkstees.spreadshirt.com
Now, represent your Crowning Glory while you are around and about! Several styles, colors, graphics to choose from!
We are broadening our horizons!
Lady Summerset
Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Conditioner Only 30-Day Challenge with Tresemme Naturals
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| $4.86 Walmart/$5.37 Amazon.com for 25 fl. ounces |
When I first Big Chopped and had about an all over inch of hair on my head, grooming my tresses was easy and carefree. At that time, however, I used a lot of gel. I didn't mind then because I redid my hair EVERYDAY by jumpimp in the shower, applying my leave-in and then using my hands to smooth through the gel.
As my hair continued to get longer, I realized that I had to change my routine. I than tried YouTuber MahoghanyCurls method of "only" using her conditioner as a leave-in and "styler." My hair grew nicely and continued to retain length.
I then started writing my blog and started trying out different products. Looking for the "Holy Grail" product that would make my daily routine and regiment simply, easy, and effective. Until one day I realized that my hair wasn't retaining the moisture like it had been when I was using the "Only Conditioner" method.
So, I decided to do a 30-day Only Conditioner method. I started on May 25, 2013, and I will continue until June 25, 2013. After only a few days, my curls were shiny, bouncy, and lively!
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My Regimen
- Shampoo (no sulfate) or Co-Wash Tresses
- Apply My Tresemme Naturals Conditioner
- Section, Detangle, and Comb Through Section
- Twist Each Section
- Cover Hair for the Night with a Clear Hair Conditioning Cap
- Hair is DAMP not DRIPPING wet!
- In the Morning - Take Cap Off and Unloose Sections and Smooth Hair
- Allow Hair to Dry While Preparing for Work
Second Day - Third Day:
- Spritz Hair with PLAIN water
- Section Hair in Large Quarters
- Twist Hair
- Place Cap On Hair for the Night
- Repeat Morning Routine
Ingredients:
Water; Stearyl Alcohol; Cetyl Alcohol; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine; Fragrance; Lauroyl Lysine; Caprylyl Glycol; Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer; Aspartic Acid; Distearyldimonium Chloride; Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado) (USDA Certified Organic Ingredient); Citric Acid; Alcohol; Isopropyl Alcohol; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (USDA Certified Organic Ingredient)
The TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner system, with natural aloe vera extract and avocado oil, moisturizes your hair to help protect from damage and breakage. Gentle cleansing and lightweight conditioning for hair that will feel healthy, manageable and smooth. Discover 10x stronger hair after just one use.* This natural conditioner has no dyes, is hypoallergenic, silicone-free and safe for color treated hair.
How it Works
The Formulation: This silicone-free conditioner is hypoallergenic, dye-free, safe for colored hair and is infused with Aloe Vera and Avocado extracts, delivering softness, strength and shine.
The Effect: Hair that's hair 10X stronger--after just one use.* This natural conditioner can protect all hair types from damage and breakage.
Recommended For: Dry Hair. All Hair Types. Straight Hair. Curly Hair. Damage Repair.
**Measured as breakage when combing vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
How to Use
- Start with TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Shampoo.
- First apply an adequate amount from mid-shaft to ends. Work anything that's left through roots.
- Run a wide-tooth comb or fingers from roots to ends to detangle and fully coat hair.
- Leave on 2-3 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Finish with your favorite TRESemmé styling aids as needed.
Remember to always SMOOTH your product onto every strand to get even coverage and better use of the product. I found that applying some products on DAMP hair will give you better results.
As always, feel free to leave a comment, picture, or experience in the comment box.
Happy Curls to You,
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Product Swapping
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Who isn't guilty of that? Wanting to try out the latest product that has hit the market. Or, a YouTube.com hair guru that has shared another wonderful product that they are using which yielded great results! There is product temptation all around us!
One of my solutions has been to swap products with a natural haired coworker! We have different textures of hair. I'm 3b/c-4 and she is 4a-b. We discuss with each other what products that we have that hasn't worked for us and then ask whether the other is interested in trying it out. We don't charge each other, it is a free and easy exchange and a way to keep our cabinets from product overload!
As Always,
Happy Curls to You!
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
May 2013 Curl Kit -- In Review
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These were the items and products that were included in the May Curl Kit Box. I must say that the box, once opened, let out the sweet and natural smells of the Nyah Soap and the Peach Bellini Soy Candle. Let's take a look at what was in the box!
Next product,
Yum Yum Candle
(7.5 oz. recycled glass) for $15.99
Peach BelliniA sweet peach nectar scented candle you'll love to burn! Ingredients:
Made with all natural soy wax + superior, naturally derived fragrance and/or essential oils, they contain no color & no synthetics. They're truly au naturel for natural living!
Description:
Life should be enjoyed. Make life sweet.... make it yummy!
Yum Yum Candle, LLC is a home fragrance company rooted in creativity & enjoying life. Our mission is simple.... to create chic, incredibly-scented products that are less harmful to our living environment, our planet and our bodies. Oh yeah... we're sisters too! :-)
FYI: Soy candles can be used on the skin after they have been burned/melted. Allow to cool down to a nice warm and apply the soy candle, with fingers, gently to the skin.
Next product,
From $7.00 Bar
http://nyahbeauty.com/
Nyah African Soap
OATMEAL SOAP
Nyah (pronounced "nee-yah," I've been saying "ny-yah!") was introduced to the world as Precious Keepsakes in 2001, as a family-owned business, and then reborn as Nyah, meaning Purpose in 2003.
When I arrived at her site, I liked it very much! It was bright, airy, and clean (calming)!
INGREDIENTS: Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palmate, Distilled Water, Oatmeal, Honey, Grapeseed Extract and Fragrance
Next product,
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1.75 ounces/Price: $1.79 to $1.99
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Product Description:
Moisture MAX Leave-In Creme Conditioner is a MUST for those who want a last chance for extra moisture before drying and styling. Keratin Amino Acids and Deionized Water combine to penetrate the hair follicle and restore vital moisture and shine to all dry, damaged hair types and textures. Formulated to smooth and seal while detangling, this leave-in conditioner will provide you with exceptionally moisturized hair while helping to reduce breakage.MAXimize your natural beauty with Moisture MAX!
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua, Deionized), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil,Petrolatum, Dimethicone,Keratin Amino Acids, Macadamia Ternifolia {Macadamia Nut) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butyrospermum Parkll (SheButter), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,Cinnamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Lanolin,DMDM Hydantoin,FragranceNext product,
Tiffany Hair Scarf
The scarf that was included in the Curl Kit Was Blue
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| Price: $2.59 |
Tea Tree Treat Invigorating Conditioner
*we received 2 ounce samples
Price: $1.99/2 ounces or $7.99/8.5 ounces
Product Description
Enriched with certified organic botanicals. No animal by-products. Cruelty free. Tea Tree Treat Conditioner: Sends volumizing hydration into each individual hair. Smoothes as it nourishes and restores strength. Encourages natural shine and resilience. You expect a conditioner to moisturize, smooth and detangle. You expect it to create a silky, sexy feel. You probably don't expect it to make you tingle all over. With Tea Tree Triple Treat Conditioner, an incredible plethora of stimulating ingredients provide all of that plus a real conditioning.Ingredients:
Infusion of meleluca alternifolia (tea tree oil), peppermint extract, eucalyptus extract, rosemary extract, thyme extract, nettles extract, birch leaf extract, chamomile extract, sage extract, St. Johns Wort extract, coltsfoot extract, yarrow extract, mallow extract, balm mint extract, grapefruit seed extract, cetyl alcohol, soy, DL panthenol, mineral trace elements and cinnamate.Tea Tree Treat Invigorating Shampoo
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| $7.99/8.5 ounces |
Indications
Increases scalp circulation for a refreshed, renewed feel Strengthens hair with a three-organic-oil-blend to stimulate, condition and clarify Alleviates dry, flaking scalp with organic tea tree botanicals Zero sulfates
Ingredients
Infusion of Melaleuca alternifolia, peppermint extract, eucalyptus extract, and nettles extract, theme extract, birch leaf extract, chamomile extract, sage extract, St. John's Wort extract, coltsfoot extract, yarrow extract, mallow extract seed extract, betaine, sodium chloride, citric acid, trace minerals, DL panthenol, cinnamate.I decided to give you a closer look at the Curl Life booklet that is always included in the Curl Kit. Below, is the cover.
This is the first Page of the Curl Kit that will always describe the products and goodies that has been included in that Month's Curl Kit.
I hope you have enjoyed this peek into the Curl Kit Subscriber's world!
I honestly have not tried any of the products but as I do, I will review. The reason why I purchase the Curl Kit Subscription was to allow me to try and review products more cost-effectively and I am enjoying the journey.
I will say that I am truly looking forward to trying out the Nyah Soap and the Yum Yum Candle, they smell so good!
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