How lifes transitions affect us, the hair, and how to optimize your hair style transitions.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Pura Body Natural Review
I purchased the complete purabodynatural line of products because of the many positive reviews I saw on the line. Upon using the products I enjoyed the positive effect of the products upon my hair. Simultaneously, I do not agree with the rave reviews of most of these products, I am still considering various other lines.
Sapote Hair lotion is a medium thickness lotion. I bought the tahitian vanilla scent and I am very happy with the scent. The lotion is a good leave in for adding moisture to the hair and has humectant properties. I used this product along with the capuacu butter. Although I liked this product and am still using it, I prefer a thicker creme to this medium texture lotion. The product provides good moisture, but not as much as a creme. The lotion provides some water, but not as much as a spray. So it is a good product for someone that wants to use a medium weight all in one product. I like the unique feel of the product, sapote is a healing oil.
Sapote Oil is a medium to rich oil. I apply this oil to my scalp, not my hair. Sapote oil has been studied and found to have healing properties. In 1970, clinical tests at the University of California at Los Angeles failed to reveal any hair-growth promoting activity but confirmed that the oil of sapote seed is effective in stopping hair-fall caused by seborrheic dermatitis.
Capuacu Butter is a whipped butter. I love the texture of this product, it is a butter that has been whipped to the point of feeling airy on the hand. I enjoy both the smell and texture of this creme. I use this product to seal my hair and do braid outs. I find this product very moisturizing, but it does not provide hold or the best braid outs. The results of using this product is to have soft moisturized hair. This is my favorite butter for moisturizing my hair.
Chocolate Hair Smoothie is medium weight creme. It has a light chocolate smell to it, I would have preferred a stronger chocolate smell based upon the title. This a good deep conditioner, it gets the job done. I like to use a chocolate deep conditioner when I want to increase the mineral content in my deep conditioning treatment.
Rhassoul Hair and Body Cleanser is a container of Moroccan red clay. This clay when mixed with oils has both cleansing and conditioning properties. I use this as a cleansing deep conditioner. It has purifying properties, but is very conditioning. This is more of a co wash than a cleanser when mixed with oils. When used with water or vinegar, this clay makes my hair hard, so I would suggest the use of another clay for gentle cleansing.
PuraBody Natural is a unique product line that seems to have purifying, cleansing, and healing properties. I do not consider it the most moisturizing line I use, but it is the only line that focuses on healing properties. I enjoy this line and will continue to purchase items.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Hair Therapy Wrap VS Heating Cap VS Hard Hair Dryer
I am in
love with the hair therapy wrap. Prior to this product I was doing the
overnight conditioning method. In the past I have used a heating cap and a hard
hair dryer . Just thought I would do a review comparing these products and no
heat conditioning methods for the consummate shopper.
A hard hair dryer is a hair workhorse. It can be used
for deep conditioning, roller sets, hair drying, wraps and a myriad of other
healthy hair practices. This product is at the bedrock of hair care, and has
been since close to a century. The hard hair dryer is a tried and true hair product;
all other products are just a modification upon this mechanical design.
Pros
Ease of use
Gentle heat
for hair
Evenly
distributed heat
Adjustable
temperature
Timer
Cons
Bulky
Expensive
Tend to
break and need replacing often; if you find one from the 1970 or older they are
well made, but don’t have new perks.
Must stay
still
Heating Cap is just like a hard hair dryer
except it is a plastic cap. Although it can be used for the same things, there
are some differences that matter.
Pros
Ease of use
Gentle heat
for hair
Adjustable
temperature
Allows
natural movement of the head
Sturdy,
long lasting appliance
Cheap
Cons
Uneven heat
distribution
Can be too
small for some roller sets
Gets
stained by product
Blow Dryer with Heating Cap
Attachment: This
device is economical if you already have a blow dryer, but it is uncomfortable
to try to hold it for a lengthy period of time. Consider it for vacations only,
where you want to do a quick treatment to avoid chlorine damage.
Hair Wrap: If you ever discover a love for deep
conditioning, henna, cassia, or hot oils, consider getting a hair wrap. Prior
to receiving one as a part of a goody bag, I had no idea what I was
missing. The device uses hot pack
technology placed into a terry cap to retain heat. It is very easy to use, I
can do chores while my hair is conditioning, I can take a nap and then wake up
and style. My hair has increased moisture when I use heat. This works better than an overnight deep conditioning with no heat.
Pros
Ease of use
Gentle heat
for hair
Allows one
to do chores
No
electricity required
Compact
Cheap
Cons
Conditioner
only
No timer
Warm only
In order to
wrap up my review, here is my opinion. If you can only have one appliance get
the hard hair dryer if you have the space and budget. If space is an issue get
the heating cap because it can still be used to style with. When you are ready
to add a conditioning heating element to your arsenal pick up a heat therapy
wrap. I do not recommend purchasing the
blow dryer heating attachment at this time.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
The Best Yogurt for the Cherry Lola
In
order to pick the best type of yogurt to use for treatment we need to use
simple deductive reasoning, and let go of good for you stereotypes and
mythology.
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