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Unexpected Product for Curls

11/30/2015

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​Sometimes hair products designed for curly hair aren’t what a curly haired person needs or wants.

My hair is very curly and has uneven texture. I’ve used gels, mousse, curl creams—everything on the market created for curly hair. I hadn’t found anything to give me the look and feel I wanted. I’d use a product for a day or two and invariably return to blowing my hair out. Smooth styles worked best until the weather was such that my hair wanted to be bouffant.
Finally, one day, fed up with blowing out my style and knowing I would fight the fullness for two days before it got into a shape I liked—I applied my smoothing cream, left the bathroom, and let my hair dry on its own. The result was the best curly style it’s ever been in. The curls were separate round curls, soft and springy. I could play with my hair.  My curls looked good even after I slept on them two nights. I haven’t used my blow-dryer or flat iron for an entire month.

​Finally! I love my curly hair. 

This is how I do my hair. Keep in mind, you may have to adjust product amount and styling technique to fit your individual curl. We curly girls know what works perfectly for one may not work for another.
  1. I shampoo with good quality moisturizing or hydrating shampoo. Good Quality. My experience with cheap products is they produce less desirable results.
  2.  Squeeze and blot some of the water out.
  3. Apply moisturizing or smoothing conditioner. Again, good quality is best. Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse.
  4. Stepping out of the shower, I wrap my hair in a towel to blot out as much water as possible.
  5. Without combing my hair, I turn my head upside down and apply a good amount of Pureology Smoothing Cream. For my hair, I use two quarter sized dollops. I don’t comb through my hair, I run my fingers through it to distribute the Smoothing Cream. Afterward, I run my fingers through it to pull out leftover tangles and push it into shape.
  6. Then, I don’t touch my hair until it is completely dry. Sometimes I lift the top or along the part, so it doesn’t become too flat. This may be the hard part for you. It is important that I don’t mess with my hair while it’s drying.
  7. When it’s thoroughly dry, I run my fingers through it to soften the curl. Keep in mind the more you run your fingers through it, or if you use a comb, the more you separate curls and eventually it will be full and frizzy.
​Below, you will see the product I use - at Amazon.
Pureology Smooth Perfection Intense Smoothing Cream 6.8 oz
It's a 10 Miracle Styling Cream (5 oz)
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Orchids Oil for Hair - Reveiw

5/21/2015

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I love reviewing salon products. I test the products on my own thick, curly, slightly frizzy, color enhanced hair and on other types of hair when it is possible.

The first thing I noticed when I received Orchids Oil by White Sands was the very attractive packaging. The frosted glass bottle with silver lettering and cap more closely resembles a bottle of fine perfume than it does a hair product. The tiny picture of an orchid adds just the right touch of color.The bottle is designed to inhibit the flow of the product, allowing only a small amount to escape. I found this helpful when using a few drops of Orchids Oil on dry hair but more difficult when collecting the prescribed nickel sized amount to be used on wet hair.
  • The literature says that the product will
  • Restore and balance moisture
  • Soften thick coarse hair
  • Control frizz and fly-aways
  • Promote shine
  • Detangle and is great for round brush styling
  • Make hair soft and silky.
  • I used Orchids Oil on wet hair and then applied more after drying it. When my hair was dry and styled, it felt very soft and conditioned without an oily or product feel. It had a nice healthy shine. I did not use a round brush but my hair handled very easily and was without tangles.
  • Enhance healing properties when infused with treatments
  • Strengthen elasticity to brittle hairIn my trials, I had no way of testing these claims.
  • Reduce drying time.My hair did dry fast but with out a control area, I couldn’t tell if Orchids actually reduced the drying time.
  • Soften and moisturize skin.I used a few drops on my arms. Orchids Oil went on smoothly, seemed to absorb into the skin and left my skin feeling smooth. It imparted a subtle glow and light pleasant fragrance without any oily look or feel.
  • The literature says that Orchids Oil may also be added to other treatments such as hair color or lightener.I plan to investigate this in the future.

  1. Ingredients:
    The literature states that it takes about 2.2 pounds of orchid roots to produce one gram of orchid extract. This, of course would be cost prohibitive in any hair care product so it is mixed with other ingredients stretch the product while keeping the conditioning properties. The label lists just four ingredients.
  2. Cyclomethicone is a clear, odorless, silicone-based oil that is often used in bath & body recipes. Since it evaporates quickly, it is commonly used as a carrier for fragrance or essential oils in cosmetics. It is widely used in hair care treatments.
  3. Dimethiconol is derived from silica, a naturally occurring substance found in sand and rocks. It is used as a non greasy lubricant for hair conditioners. The cosmetic industry uses Dimethiconol to cause hair and skin to look smooth and silky and to add shine.
  4. Bulbophyllum sp –This is the orchid.
  5. Fragrance: The fragrance used in Orchids by White Sands is a light fragrance that reminds me of orchids.

Final thoughts:
I liked the results of using Orchids Oil. It is very light and is perfect for fine hair – imparting a healthy frizz free look while leaving in the body. My hair has more natural body than I like, so I will most likely use Orchids in combination with other heavier products.

Orchids Oil was provided to me free of charge for review by Janice McCafferty CommunicationsI love reviewing new salon products. I test the products on my own thick, curly, slightly frizzy, color enhanced hair and on other types of hair when it is possible.



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Review - Keratin Express Brazilian Smoothing Treatment

5/21/2015

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Brazilian Smoothing treatments are one of the hottest products for smooth silky hair.

I decided to try Keratin Express Brazilian Smoothing Treatment because the literature states that it has no formaldehyde. Keratin Express is a conditioning treatment that only takes about 35 minutes and lasts about 6 weeks. I was told that it bonds keratin (keratin is the protein that hair is made of) to the hair to condition, repair and smooth. I was most interested in its ability to prevent frizz by locking out humidity. I was told that after the treatment I could wear my hair either straight or curly and it would be smoother and have less frizz.

My hair is very curly. I sometimes wear it curly but most often blow it out and use a flat iron to wear it straight. In the winter, with low humidity and the use of serums and smoothing creams my hair will stay smooth and silky. However, in the summer, in higher humidity, with the use of lots of serums, smoothing creams and lots of work with the flat iron, I can smooth my hair but frizzy ends develop as soon as I get out into the weather.

The Keratin Express treatment was a simple process:
  • Before my treatment, my hairdresser used clarifying shampoo to remove any and all build up from my hair. She did not use conditioner.

  • Back at her chair, she thoroughly towel dried my hair. The instructions state that the hair should be 90% dry. My hair may have been more damp than that

  • She quickly applied about one ounce of the product with an applicator bottle, mushing it through my hair with her hands and then combed it through. We then waited 20 minutes for the product to process.

  • After the 20 minutes and without rinsing, she dried my hair with a blow dryer and then proceeded to straighten it with a flat iron. The flat iron needed to be between 400 and 450 degrees. Since my hair is color enhanced, she used the 400 degree setting.

  • When she was finished, my hair was extremely straight. In fact it was much straighter and flatter than I like it. Many women would love this exact style – but not me. I knew that I could shampoo and style my hair after 24 hours so I didn’t mind. I did get compliments on the straight flat style.

  • There was a feeling of 'product' on my hair so I was thankful when the 24 hours were up and I could shampoo it.

  • I used sulfate-free shampoo.

  • After one shampoo, my hair felt clean and very conditioned even without applying any conditioner.

  • I used a light conditioner on the ends - more out of habit than need.

  • The only topical treatment I used on my hair was Nioxin Bliss. It is a light leave-in conditioner that protects hair from the heat of the blow dryer and flat iron.

  • My hair dried quickly and smoothed out very easily. I did have to use a flat iron but it went quickly and produced better results than before the treatment. Soft, silky, with no frizzy ends.

  • The weather has been hot and humid. It looks like I got my Keratin Express Treatment just in time to keep my hair from going frizzy during the day.

  • When I wear my hair curly, it still curls although slightly looser than before and the curls are smoother - not fizzy.


Keratin Express gets an A+ from me. 


(I purchased Keratin Express with my own money for my personal use and was not paid for the review.)



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Natural Oils to Condition Hair

5/21/2015

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There was a time when someone with fine to medium textured hair was afraid to use any type of oil on their hair. Even though oils cut down on frizzy ends and added shine, they were heavy and often left the hair feeling ‘oily’ and looking flat. Today, oils are refined, light and work wonders on all types of hair – including fine textured hair. 

I’ve found several new products containing oil that have proved very useful. They add shine, get rid of frizzies and moisturize ends.

Moroccan Oil Gold Glimmer Shine contains Argan oil. It is derived from the nuts of the fruit of the Argania Spinose tree in Morocco. The cosmetic grade of this oil has been used for centuries by women in Morocco to naturally enhance their hair, skin and nails. It gives a luminous shine and is said to have UB filters to protect your hair. Gold Glimmer Shine is in a spray form. I found that it did indeed impart a great natural shine to my hair – not oily looking. It was light in weight, helped to get rid of fly-aways, but it did not weigh my hair down. Use one drop of Moroccan Oil Treatment (emulsify between your palms and run your hands through your hair) to condition and calm frizzy ends. Use Moroccan Oil Light Treatment for very fine hair and pale blonde hair color.

It’s a 10 Miracle Shine Spray contains Noni oil. Noni oil comes from the seed of the Noni plant in Southeast Asian It has been used to moisturize sensitive skin and to seal moisture in. Miracle 10 Shine Spray can be used on either wet or dry hair. It shines, softens coarse hair, locks in moisture and gives thermal protection. When I used it, the first thing I noticed was the great smell. The second thing is that it gave a nice shine and did not feel heavy on my hair.

Lippia Tea Hair Oil by Zosimos Botanicals is an all-natural handcrafted oil made from the Lippia Tea from Ghana. I used just a few drops to stroke through my hair to calm frizzie ends. It is strong enough for ethnic hair and can be a bit heavy on fine hair if too much is applied. This is not a spray. You use it by drops. It is a moisture treatment that can be used as a treatment before shampooing.

Real Control Mineral Elixir by Redken uses Shea Butter and Ceramide to lock in moisture, block humidity, smooth split ends and fight frizz. Shea butter is a yellowish or ivory-colored natural fat that is extracted from the fruit of the Shea tree. It is widely used as a moisturizer in cosmetics. Ceramide is a natural-derived plant fatty acid. Real Control Mineral Elixir is applied at night and used as an overnight treatment. I was hesitant to use Mineral Elixir, being afraid of oily pillows, but I found that the Elixir absorbs instantly so it doesn’t transfer. It can be shampooed out the next morning or left in for more conditioning and control.

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