Keep Your Hair Shiney & New!

Since I wrote about the the great ease of curly carefree summer hair in my last post.  I wanted to continue with a product that will put the finishing touches on the curly or straight look!  Sometimes we need a little extra boost of sheen in the summer to protect our hair from drying out.  I found a product by one of my favorites Cantu-Shea Butter-Oil Sheen Spray. Spray a little on the hands and rub on to straight or curly hair for added shine.  It retails for about $4.00 for 9.5 fl. oz. can.

Hair Feeling More Like Hay These Days?

This Global Warming (yes it is real) is causing my poor hair to have split personalities and split ends!  So I decided to go way back to the roller set..um hum but updated with hair noodles.  Heard of those?  You can find then at many beauty supplies and some grocery stores carry them as well. You can buy them in different sizes like a curling and they are color coded for each size.  I also went back to a product my mom used back in the day LottaBody Setting Lotion!  Turns out it gave my hair a needed break from the flat iron and the leave- ins (conditioners).  You can use the lotion on dry or wet hair & wrap the hair around the noodles, let dry & shake and finger curls loose!  And what could be more fun for a dry or sticky humid summer than Carefree CURLS! Setting lotion retails for about $4.00 for an 8 fl. oz. bottle (use in a spray bottle for even distribution),  The hair curlers/rollers can be a little pricey, you get 10 in a pack for about $8.00 a pack.

New Reviews Coming Soon !!!

Yes...I know I have been gone a while but SO WHAT?  Okay back to hair, I have been going through my own HAIR WAR/Journey!  Yes me the Consumer Connoisseur herself!!  Imagine, I am in transition...in many ways like moving/relocating and decided to to go A La Natural for the summer....... Yes I Did/Am!  So, I am definitely trying lots of great  and not so great products on my hair to get MY HAIR VIBE down.  What is it you ask,  Well I am down for the so what if I sweat or get wet or jump in the shower or pool  without ..you ready??  A Shower or Swim Cap! (Did I just rap?)   Hate them always have and will, the resonate RESTRICTION. ( I do Not Do that  Well.....Meow)  So I am on a journey of  freedom and whimsicality (yes that IS a word)... Bing,
Cha Cha, KGB or in old school terms Google it!  So bear with me while I work through the many ups & downs of giving you the consumer, the Real Deal of what I have found!  Check Iin Soon!

Add A Little Shine To Dull Dry Hair

Having trouble with fly a ways?  You know what those are right?  Those few follicles of hair that stick out when you are trying to wear a smooth style, or the follicles that go their OWN way no matter how many times you comb them in the direction of the style you are trying to pull off.  Those are fly a ways.   So since you have now been given the name of those rogue hairs do you want to know what to do about them?  I thought so!  Use a little spray polisher on them like the

Smooth N Shine Instant Repair Hair Polisher Spritz. It is a great tool to get your hair shiny & behaving.  It also has added benefits like eliminating frizzies, conditioning dry damaged hair, prevents breakage and it is designed for all hair types. It leaves your hair feeling smooth and straight and looking shiny and healthy. It retails for $4.97 for a 5 Oz spray bottle.

Spotlight Product Of The Month

So Summer is not quite here yet but..so what!  Let's get a jump, isn't that how they do it in the Fashion Industry?   My Spotlight Product Of The Month Is..........Ion  Swimmer's Anti-Chlorine Leave In Conditioner.  I know ....I know you say Anti Chlorine..Swimmer's?  What if I am not a swimmer, and I say SO WHAT!!  You see this product not only battles and counteracts the harmful chemicals found in chlorinated spa or swimming pool water (chlorine, bromine) that ravages the hair, but also hard water build up which contains (copper, calcium, and magnesium) which most households have unless you have a water softening system installed in your home. It also combats the damage done to hair from sun & sand and prevents lighter or blond hair from turning green. It leaves the hair soft, manageable (great for detangling) and full of shine and I know you can tell by now I am impressed by products that return hair to a healthy, livelier state.  It comes in an 8 Fl. Oz pump spray bottle & Retails for $6.99 and up and can be found at Sally Beauty Supply.  They also have a great shampoo & conditioner for swimmers.

Get Your Hair Through Winter With A Leave-In Conditioner

So recently I received a request in the comment section for a Leave-In Conditioner for Adults.  Although this product can also be used on the little one's hair too.  And since I did focus on the little one's hair products for a few posts...it is now time to get back to us Adults that need a little extra help getting our hair through this Winter and it's drying effects.  Do not get me wrong this product is great for any season, my hair tends to dry out more through the Winter months.  And my pick is Motions Nourish ~ Leave-In Conditioner this spray provides extra conditioning to keep your hair looking healthy & soft.  Also it strengthens and fortifies the hair with Silicone & Keratin Proteins to lock in the moisture that provides shine and manageability  with Vitamin E & Pro Vitamin B5.  This can be used on wet or dry styles, apply before blow drying to protect from the damaging effects.  Make sure to section hair & apply throughout.  It comes  in a 12 Fl. Oz. bottle, price ranging from $3.99 and up depending on where you shop.

Take The Ouch Out Of Combing Your Little One's Hair!

So this week I am focusing on helpful products to make the comb out process on your little one's hair a tad less painful.  I tend to rotate products  I use on my daughters hair based on what her hair is telling me it needs.  Another great tool in fighting the tangles and or KNOTS is  Silk Elements ~ Silken Child Leave-In Detangler.  It is a spray in liquid that I usually saturate into her hair after washing.  It is used to add moisture and conditioning to avoid breaking the hair off while attacking those stubborn tangled areas.   You can also combine this with other products to create the perfect 1-2 punch on tangles.  It comes in a 8 Fl. Oz spray bottle and retails  for about $3.99 to $4.99 depending on where you shop.

Does Your Little One's Hair Need A Little Boost?

As a mom of a 5 yr old with THICK dry hair..yes she inherited my dry hair, I have been on the hunt for products that help me HELP her precious little head of hair stay healthy and hydrated.  And may I say it has been arduous to say the least.  Well after spending a lot of ca$h, I have found a few that I can count on that seem to assist me in my battle.  I fell hard for Soft & Precious Detangling Moisturizer.  I was able to finally release her from the braided hair style she had been sporting since she was 2 (she was also excited).  It adds a light sheen too without a residue build up.  This product is good for infants as well.  It is never too late to start the process of keeping your child's hair healthy, girl or boy.  Now admittedly this product ..for me anyway was not easy to find.  I happened upon in in of all places a Ralph's Grocery store,  the cutie pie on the bottle caught my eye.  So knowing this I am going to include this link http://www.softandprecious.com  to the Manufacturer's Website, because I visited multiple drug stores in my area of Southern California and was not able to locate it. And YES I did go back to Ralph's but this products does not stay on the shelves at my local market.  I did find it at a Professional Beauty Supply for $3.99 (Ralph's was $6.99 ..go figure)  It comes in a 16Fl. Oz bottle.  And YES I did stock up once I found it for a lesser price.  They also offer other products all for our little ones.

Shampoos That Hydrate Make A Difference

Okay..so as you have probably figured out by now I am completely obsessed with products that provides MOISTURE and CONDITIONING.  I myself suffer from dry hair, face, nails etc.. and yes I know adding more H2O to my diet will help but... anyhoo.  One of my go to products for shampooing and being able to skip the separate conditioning step is Cream Of Nature ~ Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo (For Dry Brittle Hair) Not only does it smell AMAZING!  It leaves hair cuticles soft & smooth & silky.  After performing a process of either relaxing and or color I use this to get my hair back on track.  We all know (or should) that any type of coloring, cellophane, relaxing or texturing dries out the hair shaft and your hair needs a little help to prevent additional drying,  that leads to what?  We should all know this too, BREAKAGE!  So even if you have a favorite shampoo or conditioning shampoo, changing products here & there keeps our hair on it's toes..or should I say follicles.  And this is a great addition to that regimen.

Does Your Hair Need A Llittle Or A Lot Of TLC ?

Here is one of my all time favorite hair products.  Cantu Shea Butter~Leave In Conditioning Repair  Cream. It is great as a leave in or just an overnight or 1-2 hour deep conditioning.  I use it for my daughters hair as well as my own.  It moisturizes dry brittle hair, softens, detangles and provides protection from split ends.  You can use it in your daily styling ritual to combat the frizzies too!  This product can be purchased at most professional Beauty Supplies, it retails from $4.99 & up for a 16 Fl. Oz. tub.

Add More Elasticity To Your Hair By Adding Moisture

Spring and Summer are fast approaching and with Winter still lingering we probably all need to add a little moisture to our hair to keep it healthy.  I have been a fan of the 

Infusium 23 brand of products for some time.  But this is not your old Infusium 23, they have launched a whole new line of products that cover a larger spectrum of hair troubles, Frizz, Moisture, Repair etc..  My favorite of all is the Infusium 23 (moistur)ologie -Step 3.  You can use this for straight or curly hair, it increases elasticity to the hair and prevents breakage for wet or dry styles.  Looking for something to help restore your hair to a healthier bounce?  This can do the trick! It retails for $6.99 and up for a 16 Fl. Oz. bottle.

Need Something To Make Flat Ironing A Breeze?

Okay so flat ironing can be a tedious process to say the least….well for some of us that have very thick hair.  I personally skip the blow drying process all together, I allow my hair to dry naturally then I flat iron.  I find that it keeps the hair from becoming too dry & brittle.  Now are you ready for something to help you get that healthy, glossy sheen just like when you leave the salon?  Try Soft & Beautiful Ultimate Style Protect Hair Gloss!  It is gentle enough for everyday use and it protects and detangles hair before you use a blow dryer, flat iron or curling iron. Now they consider this a spray product, yet I would call it a serum. It has a thick, slick texture that I just rub in while my hair is still damp and comb through, with focus especially on the ends.  Let hair dry or blow dry if that is your regimen, either way once you flat iron you will immediately see the difference.  I also use it as part of my daily hair grooming for wet or dry styles. Priced at $5.99 and up (depending on where you shop) for a 4.25 Fl. Oz. bottle.

Need Help Taming Those Over Processed Or Dried Out Edges?

Here is a find I am really excited about!  Dark and Lovely’s Beautiful Beginnings(Kids Line) Edge Tamer + Protector. This emollient gel lays down flyaway hair and improves hair line fullness.  I have used this for the last few weeks for me and my daughter’s hair.      As a busy Kindergartener her hair tends to be a bit disheveled by the end of her school day.  And this product has helped keep it in place.  For me, my edges were a bit over processed and dried out from relaxing and using other drying gels (I will not mention any names….yet) that I was using to control them and make my hair lie flat around the edges.   Well after using this, I was sold!  It works on those stubborn areas around the hair line to give you the control you want for a sleek hair style, it is non-greasy to boot.  It retails for $3.99-$4.99 for a 3.5 oz tube.

Great Leave in Conditioner/Moisturizer

Hawaiian Silky 14-in-1 Miracle Worker is an awesome product for any hair type.  It is especially good for the wet and go hair styles.  It has 14 different ways to help keep your hair at its best!  It Moisturizes, Strengthens , Defines Curls, Softens, Adds Shine, Soothes Dry Scalp, Reduces Breakage, Repairs Chemical Damage,  Non -Greasy, No Drip, Detangles, Increases Body and has Thermal Protection!        If you are going on vacation and do not want to take a hoard of products, this is great to take in place of multiple products you usually have to combine to get the same results.  It is great for any season for hair.  Priced affordably at $5.99 & up (depending on where you shop) for a 16 Fl oz. 

Great Winter/Fall Facial Moisturizer

Okay let me start by saying I love great facial products, but I am on the frugal side when it comes to how much I will pay for a product.  I have used this product for a few months now & LOVE IT!  It is Neutrogena’s Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer w/ SPF 30 and it is Hydroquinine free (a product used in most products that claim to lighten dark spots) .  What I love about it is the richness of the texture with out that oily afterglow some moisturizers  give you that causes too much shine even after applying make up.  I found with other products you have to powder more often when the product leaves too much of a shine.  This product adheres to the skin well.   I noticed that the discolorations I have are diminishing after 1 month of usage.  It retails for about $9.00-$11. (depending on where you shop)  for a 1/7 fluid oz tube .  Oh and might I mention that the tube is the same size of the box..you know how some beauty products come in a box the size of your hand, and then you open it & the tube is the size of your pinky finger?  This is not one of those either.

Product of the Month

Do you have dry flaky skin? Or just dry skin in general or you just want soft supple skin?  Well I have found an amazing product for winter, spring, summer or fall.  It is the Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula w/Vitamin E for Dry Ashy skin!  What is Ashy you ask it is a terminology used to describe overly dry skin that is so dry it is dull and has a white (ash) coloring.  This lotion is so luxurious without leaving a residue of stickiness left on your skin.  It is great for summer due to its ability to absorb deep into the skin, I used it daily in the summer as an avid swimmer and noticed the suppleness of my skin even after swimming in chlorinated water for more than 2 hours!!  It also has Shea Butter, Alpha/Beta Hydroxy that removes dry skin cells to renew your skin to make it look younger& more taunt.   Affordability is great too, it retails for about $5.00 (depending on where you buy) for 13.5 fluid ounces.