Product Junkie Review:Herbal Essences Honey I'm Strong Conditioner

So I know I had told you all that I would do a review on the Herbal Essences: Honey I'm Strong Conditioner so here it is! This stuff is amazing, first it's awesome and provides great slip. I love that it is thick and creamy, it allows me to detangle my hair in about 30 minutes tops and for the past two weeks I have used it to twist my hair for a twist out. Normally when I twist my hair I have to use some gel or something to hold my hair but this conditioner does the job fine, especially since the weather is cool I don't have to worry about it swelling. I have used Herbal Essences before but this is my first time using the Honey I'm Strong line, but I do recommend it. I know it was introduced over the summer, but it took a few weeks for me to see it in stores in my area so hopefully you all can find it too! So the picture to the right is my twist out from last week(sorry it's blurry...i'm counting down the days until a new phone!) and below is what I wore this week. Tomorrow is wash day for me and I plan on making a batch of flax seed gel to use with the Honey I'm Strong, so I will let y'all know how that turns out (hopefully my hair will love it!)
XOXO,
TwistedMarie

P.S. I am so excited for Christmas, more than gifts I am glad to spend time with my family and friends. Especially after yesterday's tragedy, we have to remember that our lives can change in a blink of an eye so regardless if you celebrate Christmas or any other holidays please enjoy life! :)

Product Junkie Alert: Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

I swear Shea Moisture has the longest names for there products lol, but there items just keep getting better and better. This shampoo worked great for my dry and dirty hair. Of course it doesn't sud up like a typical shampoo but  I have grown use to that and it hasn't bothered me.

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo's claim to fame :

Target

Our gentle, all-natural shampoo will help soften,moisturize and repair damaged, over-processed hair 

So I really do feel like this was a accurate description to what it did for my hair, the smell of course was the same as that masque that I use by this part of the line and it is a keeper. I grabbed this shampoo on sale this week at CVS for 8.99, this will be in rotation for sure. 

XOXO,

TwistedMarie

P.S. This is my second day ponytail I shampooed with Shea Moisture, Conditioned with Organix Macadamia Oil and used EcoStyler for hold. 

Product Review: Shea Moisture's Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

So as promised I wanted to give y'all my take on Shea Moisture's Deep Treatment Masque. So as you all know I have been wearing twist-outs and loving them. But in wearing them I am going more time in between co-washing my hair, so I went to Walgreens and picked up this deep conditioner. The product is a thick cream and very similar to the texture of the Curl Enhancing Smoothie by SM. So I applied it to wet hair after washing and left it on for a couple of hours while keeping my hair under a plastic cap. Once I rinsed it out my hair didn't really feel different, it felt the same as when I use a cheapie conditioner to co-wash. I tried to use it as a leave in for my twists out, the next morning when I took my twists down my hair felt very moisturized.
 Pros:
-moisturizing
-thick consistency, not runny or watery
- 12 oz product for 9.99 (often can be caught on sale for BOGO)
-a little amount of product goes a long way for a leave in
Cons:
-the smell is too strong, lingers for several days (smells never bother me, but this one did a bit)
-didn't feel much of a difference then a regular conditioner 
-didn't make my hair feel stronger after use

 So in all I think that this product is best for my hair as a leave in. I haven't tried to use it again as a deep conditioner, but do see myself keeping it for a leave in and doing dry twist outs. I can't say if I would buy this product again since I didn't really feel a difference in my hair after washing it out, but for 9.99 it would be a great leave in. I am hoping to pick up the Restorative Masque from SM to use as a deep conditioner and will let y'all know how it works.
Have y'all tried this products? Did any of you like it? Please leave a comment below telling me your thoughts. :)
XOXO,
TwistedMarie

Product Review: Coco Curls

 As I promised I am back to do my review on Coco Curls. First of all let me say that the smell is intoxicating I opened the jar and instantly admired the creamy yellow texture and then sniffed it and it smelled just like chocolate and vanilla (well to me it did lol). I love the whipped texture and I decided to use it on the twist portion of my "fancy bun" and it defined and moisturized like nobody's business. I love that it provides a little hold but still kept my curls from feeling hard and crunchy. Not to mention this product is definitely a winner because it doesn't create those little white balls on your hair  if you use it right over your leave in which for me is normally a little bit of conditioner from when I co-wash. Another win for me is that it moisturizes well without making my hair feel heavy or look oily, and the best part of all is that a little goes along way I am known to be heavy handed but with this product there is no need for that. I will surely keep this product in my rotation and if you are interested in it check out there site here. Like I stated in my last post this product was sent to me but I believe that the 16oz jar runs about 25 dollars and the 8oz is 15.
xoxo,
TwistedMarie

Sevananda Natural Foods Market

Hey yall,
I almost hit the floor when I saw this huge block of Shea butter on Saturday for seven dollars! (lol ok I know I am dramatic) But no on Saturday I got in the car and drove down to Little 5 here in Atlanta  a trendy cool vibe type of place and their is a natural food store there called Sevananda. I got a few things besides this block of Shea, I also got handmade soap and Castile soap to shampoo my hair all of this came to a total of 11 dollars yall! I was so pleased with this experience they are the best neighborhood store, here is the link if you are in the Atlanta area and haven't been.
Xoxo,
TwistedMarie

One Fab Braid Out!!!!

Hey yall,
So Saturday night after I rinsed my hair I decided to try out the Shea Moisture Curling Souffle now I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on this product some have loved it and others have said it left their hair feeling like a grease ball. So I headed to Target and decided to try it myself, I thought if I hate it completely I can always return it. So I decided to do a braid out since they don't normally hold well on my hair I did 11 braids total with a part straight down the middle( it is more of a permanent part since that is how I wear my hair) Anyhoo, I am normally heavy handed with products but since this one had a set similar to firm jello I decided to apply it lightly. Once I finished braiding I placed my bonnet on and went to sleep. Of course as with all my braid outs my hair was still wet when I woke up(well damp) so I sat under the dryer for 20 minutes and then took my hair down before leaving home. I love the results yall I had a very defined braid pattern and my hair felt very moisturized and fluffy. Once I got home last night from dinner I re-braided the braids with no extra product and went to bed. So I can tell yall I learned an important lesson just because something works for someone else's hair ( or doesn't) will not mean that you will have the same results so try it if you want, but let me know how it works for yall!!! I adore the results and at 12 dollars it is a great styler :)
Xoxo,
TwistedMarie

Jasmin and Henna Fluff-Ease x Two

Hey yall,
So Saturday night my hair was dry and a mess to say the least. I reached for my Jasmin and Henna Fluff-eaze by LUSH for a somewhat henna gloss. I did a review on this before but I will list a few bullet points on what I did.
-I applied Fluff-eaze to dry hair
-smoothed it down to the ends
-piled my hair on top of my head in a bun
-then placed a shower cap on with a scarf and left it there overnight 

The next morning I rinsed my hair and then styled. I used up the rest of the pot so either I will bite the bullet and pay for another (21.95 ouch) or use the henna that I have and make my own henna gloss.

XOXO,
TwistedMarie

Product Review: Safi Hair Care's Coil Latte Buttercream

Hey yall,
So on Monday of last week Alex from the Good Hair Blog and the owner of Safi tweeted that she was giving a discount to anyone looking to try her latest addition Coil Latte Buttercream. I didn't hesitate to tweet back and make my purchase. Her items are all the rave and I have been wanting to try them,but she sells out fast. Anyhoo, I made my purchase on Monday and when I checked the mail on Thursday it was here! I had those twists in my hair but couldn't resist opening the jar and placing some on my ends. The scent of CLB is warm and creamy, my ends instantly felt uber soft. The following day I decided to use it for a twist out and on freshly washed hair I placed about 12 twists and they have been in for a few days.
What I love about CLB:
-the scent is warm, everywhere I went people could smell it
-CLB is made with butters but did not leave my hair feeling oily or weighed down.
-A little goes a long way, and the hold is great but not stiff thanks to the Aloe vera
-Shipping was fast!
The only thing that I hate is that I will have to wait until September to try the rest of her line, Alex has a great work ethic and wants to make sure that her customers receive her products in great shape and not melted from this heat. Which I do understand nothing is worse then a melted jar :( But I will be a repeat customer so look for more reviews of her line as the weather cools off!!!
Xoxo,
TwistedMarie
P.S Alex's store and blog can be found by clicking on the links!


The twists from last week.

                                                                                            
***Disclaimer: This products was purchased with my own money and the views and opinions expressed are thoughts of mine own to maintain integrity with the readers***                                                                                       

Product Review: We Rock Roots RockTHERAPY Oil

Hey yall,
So on twitter last week I saw a tweet that was sent out asking bloggers if they would be interested in doing a product review for RockTHERAY oil by We Rock Roots, and of course I replied with yes and sent my info. On Tuesday before I went to work it was in my mailbox waiting and boy was I excited to get home from work and use it. So here are my results:
RockTHERAPY Oil- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Horsetail herb, Peppermint Essential Oil and let me tell yall these ingredients work well together, the directions said to apply to itchy or dry scalp,or  use as a hot oil treatment. Since I had already co-washed I decided to apply to my scalp since I have been a bit itchy (which I assume is because of the weather) and instantly the tingle started I placed my scarf on and went to sleep. The next morning my ends were smooth and frizz free which I can assume is because the oil is heavy but I don't mind because I have noticed less frizz and  fly- aways. I am going on four days using the oil and have noticed that my frizz has been reduced. So this oil is surely a winner in my book, if you have frizzy hair and dry scalp then give it a try, you will love the results.  The shipping was fast and the prices for there other signature products are very reasonable so I do plan on ordering again! If you are interested in We Rock Roots click the link for more info! :)
xoxo,
TwistedMarie
                                                                  

 

***Disclaimer: This products was sent to me free of charge and the views and opinions expressed are thoughts of mine own to maintain integrity with the readers***

Product Junkie Alert!!!

Hey yall,
I know yall know about my habit there are so many products that I have been hearing a great deal about and I have decided that for this summer at least I will be putting myself on a product junkie budget, this really works especially because I plan to alternate between twist and wearing my hair out. The other day I decided to create a list of stuff that I have been dying to review so stay tuned for Product Junkie Alert Reviews :)
XO
TwistedMarie