Review: Shea Moistire Curling Gel Souffle

Review:

Shea Moisture Curling Gel Soufflé

 I’m back again with another Shea Moisture product review, this time focusing on the Curling Gel Souffle. I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews on this product, and to be honest I’m not sure how I feel about this product because I haven’t used it much. So, this is more of a first impression rather than a full review.

What is it?

This would be considered a gel, and it is also a part of the Coconut and Hibiscus line. It is supposed to help keep away frizz, keep in moisture, and shine.

How do I use it?

You use it as a curl definer. So you can apply it to wet hair and let it dry for a wash and go. Or you can also use it to set your twists, to make sure they are shiny and defined.

What I liked about it:

The smell: it smells just like the Curl Enhancing Smoothie, which I love.

The ingredients: this is an all natural gel, so there is no alcohol or any of those nasty ingedients that are found in regular gel.

What I didn’t like:

A lot of people complain that they don’t like the consistency, and I can understand why. When I first got it, it was not a gel like consistency; it was more of a liquid, and your hands get sticky after using it. However, I came up with a solution.

Tip for making it like a gel:

A few weeks ago there was a heat wave, and I was afraid my hair products would melt because most of them are all natural, so I put them in the fridge. After the heat wave, I took out the curling gel soufflé and when I touched it, it was a gel like consistency!

Would I purchase again?

I’m not sure

Review: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Today I am going to share with you a product from a line I’ve heard so much about and have wanted to try for a long time – Shea Moisture!

On a recent trip to Sally, I went to buy some hair products because at that time my hair was straight, and I was ready to wash it. I ended up getting a few products, but today I will focus on the Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

What is it? This is a leave in from the Coconut & Hibiscus Line, which is meant for thick, curly hair and it helps with moisture, body, and shine. Also, it is made with all natural ingredients: coconut oil, silk protein, and neem oil, to name a few.

 

How do I use it?

You apply it to damp or styled hair to enhance curls, and minimize frizz. A lot of people, (including me) use it after washing hair on twists to get a great twist out.

What I liked about it?

The smell! I’m not a huge coconut person, but I just love this smell. I’m even considering getting the body wash in this scent.

The Price: it’s $12.99 for 12 oz, which for an all-natural hair product, that is a great price. I know of some 4 oz products that cost $12.99, and a little goes a long way

The availability:

The Shea Moisture line is available at Walgreens, Target, CVS, Walmart, and online and I like that if I ever ran out, I can easily purchase it.

What I didn’t like:

The packaging says you can apply it to styled hair, but I found it worked better when my hair was damp.

Would I purchase again?Yes

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Review

If you read my last post, you probably know that I received the Spring Vox Box from Influenster, and one of the products in there was the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Rough Rubber.

This is a styling product and is used for creating texture and has great hold. I used to to hold down my edges and it lasted the whole day. Here are some photos of how my hair looked:

Also, this products is as easy as applying gel to you hair. You just take a small amount and rub it between the palm of your hands, apply it on your damp or dry hair, and work it through your hair. 
If you are interested in buying this product, check out their website where you can also see all the products they offer.
Please note: I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

It's Friday night and you're about to go out with the girls, but you look down at your hands and realize your nails are a mess. But you are leaving out shortly and don't have time to wait for the polish to dry. Sound familiar? Luckily, for times like these there are the imPress Press on nails from Broadway Nails.
This week was my graduation and luncheon and I didn't have time to do a full manicure so I decided to try the imPress Nails.

I love the packaging of this product. It comes in a fake nail polish bottle that holds all of the press on nails. I liked this because it gave me somewhere to put my extra press ons.

The nails were pretty easy to apply. The only problem I had was finding the right nail to match the size of my nail bed because my hands are a little on the small side. But once you find the right size, the rest is easy. First, I wiped the prep pad on my nail. Next I peeled of the backing (note if you have really short nails it might take more time to peel of the backing). Then, I matched the press on with my cuticle then pressed down on it.

I applied the press on nails on Sunday and today is Tuesday and they still are sticking to my nails. Overall, I do like this product and I would purchase these.
If you are interested in the imPRESS nails they retail for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and are available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more.
Check out their website for exclusive coupons, and you can virtually try on the different colors and patterns they have.
Please note: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Fab Find Friday: Maybelline Color Whisper

Hey everyone!
I don't usually wear makeup (mostly because I was afraid I wouldn't do it right), but after watching a couple of YouTube videos, I've been inspired to start wearing makeup. I still am in school so I've been looking for products to achieve that "everyday/natural look". This week, I went to CVS because they were having a sale: buy $12 worth of Maybelline and you get $4 extra bucks. So after browsing the Maybelline section I decided to get the Fit Me Concealer and the Color Whisper lip color. Today, I'm just going to focus on the Color Whisper.
When I was at CVS I had a hard time choosing a color because there are so many and I could only choose one, but I ultimately decided on the "Who wore it red-er" and I am very happy about this purchase. So keep reading about why it is a fab find  and my experience with it.

Why is this a fab find?
-The Color Whispers come in a wide range of color so you can get your nudes, pinks, reds, and plums.
-they are the consistency of a gel so they glide on the lips
-only $7-8 at drugstores
-they go on like a balm and they dry like a stain so the color lasts long
-this red color is great

Fab Find Friday: Benefit Mascara and Highlighter

Hey! I just wanted to share with you all this Benefit Mascara and Highlighter that I got for my birthday a few weeks ago. They are a bit on the pricey side- $23 for the mascara, and $30 for the highlighter, but I got these for free because I signed up to be a Sephora Beauty Insider, and each year they give you a cute birthday gift. If you haven't already sign up, so you can receive exclusive perks and birthday gifts.

I really like the mascara (you can see my results below), but this is way too expensive for me, so I will keep using it until it is gone, then I will need to find something cheaper. Oh, I only used the mascara because I'm not really sure how to use the highlighter yet lol.

One thing I really like about the mascara is that the tip of the brush has bristles that you can use to elongate your lashes.

Review: Chagrin Valley Butter Bar

I'm back again with another Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bar (I bought five in total), this time with the Chagrin Valley Butter Bar. I chose to use this one because my hair was flat ironed and the website said it was great for dry, processed, and heat treated hair. I ordered the sample size (1.5 OZ) for $2.70 from the Chagrin Valley website

Yes, there's a crack in my soap, but its because when I use shampoo bars I break a piece off then use that (so I don't use too much). 

What it does:

"A buttery lotion bar hair conditioner and natural shampoo combined into one super moisturizing bar. Cocoa, shea, and mango butters are protective emollients that penetrate deep to provide  nourishment for the hair shaft and protection against dryness and brittleness. A great natural shampoo for dry, processed and heat-treated hair." (taken from website)

My Experience:

I sectioned my hair into four twists, then proceeded to wash. The hair in my crown area always gets matted and extremely tangled to the point where I dread detangling that section. I decided to try finger detangling while I was shampooing, and though I did not get all the tangles out (I did later when I put in my leave in), I like that this product has a lot of slip. 

This is what my hair looked like after I rinsed it out. As you can see my hair is shiny and very moisturized. I also want to note that the bar has that same herbal/earthy as the Honey Bar, but of course when you rinse it out there isn't any smell. 

I washed my hair April 6, and today is April 9, and my hair is still moisturized, but I do need to refresh them.

Overall, I really like this shampoo bar, and it is my favorite so far. 

Have you tried any of Chagrin Valley's Products?

Review: Chagrin Valley's Honey Butter Soap

I recently purchased a lot of soaps from Chagrin Valley because I've heard great things about them and I've been wanting to try shampoo bars. When I was on the website I noticed that also had bars for the body (they have a lot of other things too-hair teas, lotion bars, facial scrubs) and I was in serious need of soap that didn't irritate my skin. So I decided to buy this and see how it worked.  The reason I am doing the soap bar first is because I recently flat ironed my hair (you can see the results on the facebook page here), so I will not be using the shampoo bar for at least a week.

Keep reading for my experience with this soap.

Reviewing: Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner

Hey everyone,
Yes I know I haven't been updating my blog as much as I'd like but I've been so busy lately. But I am back and this time with a product review yay!!

So I've been wanting to try these products for a while, because so many people give rave reviews about it. For those of you who don't know, Oyin is a natural hair line based in Baltimore that offers handmade hair and body products made from honey. And if you were curious Oyin means Honey, which is why most of their products have honey in it. As you can see from the picture above, I purchased the Honey Hemp, Honey Wash, Whipped Butter, and Fizzy Milk Bath. For this review, I will just focus on the Honey Hemp, because I am still figuring out how I like the other products. 

Reviewing Clear Ultra Shea

I've been focusing on the wrong end of my hair? At least that's what Heidi Klum
and Clear had me thinking. They say the true secret to healthy hair starts at the scalp not the ends. The commercial did its job and I immediately went on the Internet. Luckily I got my hands on some free samples, and I decided to try them out.
Let me tell you before I begin that I did not use their shampoo because it was full of sulfates.

Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils Day 2

Yesterday I used the samples of the Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils line, and you can find the post about that here
I used the Curl La La to do a twist out and here are the results:

As you can see, my curls are still defined, still detangled, and, though there was some shrinkage, I still think it came out nice. I think I will purchase the Knot on My Watch and Curl La La.

Aunt Jackie's Coils and Curls

Aunt Jackie's Coils and Coils
I found out about this product through Instagram, (follow me: tiatamjam), and the Knot on My Watch is what got me interested. Knot on My Watch claimed it was an instant detangler, and knowing my struggle with detangling, I had to check it out. Their website is pretty cool, it has advice about hair, and step by step instructions on their products, but I didn't find where I could buy these products. But I came across some samples, and I will review them for you all.
*Since the samples were so small, I decided to just test these products on my bang.