my wash and go regimen BY: EVELYN NGUGI Looking for a product that will define your natural curl pattern? There are so many gels, custards and curl creams, that it can be confusing and frustrating to find the right one, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite top curl definers. Remember: no two heads of hair are the…
by West of Confessions of A Blog Vixen PRODUCT SPECS Price: $12 (4.5 oz.) Where to Buy: HennaSooq.com Product Claims: Our Henna Gloss Bar is the perfect all in one moisturizer, and conditioning Ayurvedic hair treatment. A henna gloss is a very easy to use henna product that will nourish the hair, strengthen, create vibrant shiny hair, promote hair growth,…
Description of your hair: My hair is generally medium density with coarse texture and normal porosity, “O” texture and is thready, but I have many textures on my head, from L-shaped spongy on the infamous “patch”, to S-shaped at the nape of my neck. Name of Product in Review: Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor Product Description: (from aphogee.com) ApHogee Keratin…
Devin writes: Name of Product in Review: Trader Joe’s Aloe Vera Gel Product Description: It comes in a green bottle, and the product itself is clear, doesn’t leave your hands feeling sticky (which I love). Yes there are preservatives, but in very small amounts. Product Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocophersolan, TEA-Carbomer, Methylparaben,…
by Tonya Mckay of Naturallycurly.com Shampoo bars made of “all natural” ingredients are all the rage in the hair- and skin-care markets. These handmade soaps and shampoo bars are especially gaining popularity in the curly-hair community because they tend to be free of sulfates and silicones and are made from moisturizing oils and gentle cleansers. Many people report that they…
Tia writes: Description of your hair: Thick density; Medium texture; Low porosity; S + cottony. Name of Product in Review: ECO Custard Olive Oil Styling Cream Product Description: Eco Custard Conditioning, Shining, and Styling Cream provides superior shine and styling flexibility infused with oils and conditioners to protect, hydrate, and nourish your hair. Excellent for taming flyaways, smoothing, twist-outs and…
day 2 I’m on a tear y’all and still gettin’ it like it’s 2006 over here… I’ve now revisited a staple product from my past (thanks to inspiration from Alicia James!)- Cantu Sheabutter Leave-in! And the results are in- #YesPleaseAndThankYou. I wish it had a little more slip. I wish it smelled a little better. But the shine, the clumping,…
Marc Anthony’s ‘Stretch’ (Day 1) Hola Chicas, So there’s a Walgreens right around the corner from my parents’ crib that has everything from champagne to panties, not to mention the most thoroughest (ha! #SoStLouis) natural hair care aisle I ever did see! Read More>>> Every time I set foot in the doors and my eyeballs take in shelf after shelf of…
Hola Chicas, I’ve been sorting through the suggestion box and among the most frequently requested posts are objective product reviews. Considering this is a consumer site, frequented by women just like yourself, I thought it’d be dope to get y’all involved so that we may hear from a variety of textures and hair types. If you’d like to contribute to…
Hola Chicas, Y’all know I’m a PJ, right? Although I can only use a few products at a time, I do have somewhat of a laundry list of others that I highly recommend. I’ve tried many of the curly lines on the market and most of the products available in stores, but the ones below get my stamp of approval….
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