Product Review - DPR-11 RE-MOISTURIZER!!!

DPR-11 RE-MOISTURIZER

• Contains 11 conditioning botanicals including Peach Blossom oil and Vitamin E
• Penetrates inner hair fibers to surge nutrients to moisture depleted hair
• Perfect hair repair treatment when combined with Elasta QP Protein Supplement

I've read so many ravs about this product and couldn't find it any of my local beauty supply stores. One day, I took a trip to my BSS for the Aphogee Protein Treatment...there it stood on the shelf. I had to take two looks because I couldn't believe my eyes!!! I snatched that sucka off the shelf and ran home to try it out. LADIES LET ME TELL YOU!!!!! This conditioner is DA BOMB!!!! It left my hair so soft and it smells so good. My hair actually felt silky after I washed and flat ironed my hair.

I would definitely recommend this product. If you need some hydration to your dry locks...give this sucka a try. Don't forget to let me know how it worked for you!

xoxo Trendsetta

Experiment with Herbal Essence Totally Twisted

Hey Guys,
I'm taking my install out in approximately 13 days and i can't wait. I love this hair and all but I'm just anxious to see how much hair i retained while in this weave.
I took a trip to Target yesterday and bought a couple of products to try with my Bobraz. I picked up a bottle of Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner and the Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse.

When i got home i lightly wet my hair under the sink, detangled and applied the conditioner and then the mouse and two strand twist my hair. I made 4 twists (two in the front and two in the back) and then let it air dry overnight.

This was my result...
The curls came out more defined but the back needed a little bit more product. As you can see in the first picture, the back is a little puffy. I'm going to add more product to the hair tonight to see if it makes a difference. Overall, i like the way the curls came out and my hair (the leave out) blend so well with the Bohyme. The mousse didn't make my curls crunchy...this might be a staple for this hair.

I'm in LOVE.....again

I decided to co-wash last night but ran out of my VO5 Clarifying Conditioner so i ran to Rite Aid and to was saddened to see that there was none in stock! So I spent a good 20 minutes trying to find a replacement conditioner and now i'm in LOVE ladies!!!!

Which conditioner did i end up picking up you ask???? Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition!


Product Description: Think Moisture Alone is Enough? Think Again! Hair is 3x stronger, 3x healthier with Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition!

Dry, over-dried or damaged hair feels unhealthy to the touch. It needs nourishment without being weighed down. To transform dry and damaged hair, fruit oils have the power to make hair more beautiful than ever. Olive, avocado and shea oils deeply nourish each layer of hair - weightlessly. Olive oil nourishes the hair's inner core. Avocado oil nourishes and softens the middle layer. Shea oil nourishes and smoothes the surface of the hair. Hair is fortified and infused with nutrients for silky hair, full of life.

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Fortifying Conditioner with 3 nutritive fruit oils nourishes so hair is silky-soft and radiant again.

OMG! This conditioner left my hair soooo clean and the slip is freakin amazing! My hair felt so damn soft. This is definitely a keeper. Of course i followed up with my Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (left that in my hair), sprayed my ApHogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer, blow dried and then moisturized and sealed my hair. I moisturize my hair with good ol' S-Curl and seal with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Much like this:



Here's some pics on how my hair looked wet and then freshly blowdried

A Perfect Combination

Lately I've been in love with Queen Helene's Super Cholesterol Conditioner. This conditioners helps people with hair that suffers from too many chemical treatments, over-processing, blow-drying or exposure to the elements and restores extremely-damaged hair. It contains a proprietary Choleplex formula that blends Cholesterol with elements like Aloe and Keratin Amino Acid Protein to deep condition and rejuvenate over-stressed hair, while protecting it from future split ends and breakage.

Every wash I will put this stuff on dry hair and then seal it with either Honey or Evoo. Honey is a natural humectantthat retains moisture. It also helps hair increase its elasticity. Don't worry ladies, honey rinses completely clean so you don't have to worry about having that sticky feeling on your hair. I love the way my hair feels with this combination.....nice and soft! It's pretty cheap too. I pick me up a 2 lb container of the Queen Helene in Wal-Mart for under $8. I go through a container in about 5 washes so i'm going to pick up a bigger one tomorrow. This conditioner is definitely a keeper!

Install Take Down + Product Review

I'm finally relaxing my hair next Saturday, which means that I had to take this weave out. I usually like to let my hair breathe for a week before I relax. Last night I pre-poo'd with Amla Oil, Coconut Oil and L’Oréal EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment. I covered my head with a plastic bag and 2 wool hats and went to sleep. This morning I had a doctor's appointment and was too lazy to get up early to wash it out so I took the wool hats off, placed a wig cap on and threw my short wig on.

When I got home I started my regi....

1. I washed the Amla Oil, Coconut Oil and L’Oréal EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment out and shampoo'd with Suave Humectant Shampoo. Ladies, this shampoo is da bomb! A little went a long way! It lathers up nicely and left my hair moisturized and oh so soft.
2. I deep conditioned my hair. I mixed: Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo, 1 pack of my Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Pak, 1 tablespoon of EVCO (extra virgin coconut oil) Aussie Moist - 3 Minute Miracle Deeeep Conditioner, Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of EVOO. Yes, that's a lot to mix together and to be honest...i didn't know what the heck I was doing....but lets just say that my hair felt soooooooooooooooo soft and moisturized when I was putting it in my hair. I dc'd for 4 hours (I dc'd under heat for 1 hour and then got sleepy so I put on my 2 wool hats and took a nap....lol) and then rinsed.
3. I washed out my dc and applied the Suave Almond and Shea Butter Condish and left it in my hair for about 10 mins. I wasn't happy with the way it made my hair feel. My hair felt hard and didn't have much slip to it. My hair could have felt hard because of the amount of protein I had in my dc mix but that shouldn't stop this condish from softening my new growth. I'll pass on this condish and give it to little sis who is natural. She co-washes all the time.
4. Lastly I applied my VO5 Moisture Milks and my Chi Straight Guard to my new growth. I then blow dried my hair in sections and then began to straighten it with my Izunami flat iron. This flat iron is really expensive, but definitely worth the money. This joint made my hair look like it was freshly relaxed. I've found that using the chase comb method works the best when tackling new growth...especially new growth like mine.
   

I loved the end results. My hair is nice and straight and feels strong. After my regi, I poured some EVCO into my hand and passed it through my hair, wrapped my hair and then put on my silk scarf. I really can't wait for my relaxer next Saturday! I'm planning on weaving again on the 14th of May (for a wedding). While I'm out of a weave, I will dc weekly and continue to apply my MN/MT mix every other day, bunning and co-washing weekly.

Good Night All! :-)

Hair Advice: Help...My Hair Won't Grow??? What am I Doing Wrong?

Have you ever wondered why your hair will not grow? It might be that you have bad hair habits that is preventing it from growing long and healthy. Here are some tips you can follow so that you can be on the road to healthy long hair in 2010!

Brushing your hair harshly
Brushing your hair too hard when detangling your mane can rip and tear your hair. Try using a silicone-based detangler on wet hair, and instead of using a fine-tooth comb, use a brush with a cushioned ball tip. Make sure you hold the hair very gentle and start at the ends and work your way up. My fellow longhaircareforum.com members swear by Denman Brushes. They rave that this brush is great to use to blow dry and detangle their hair. The Denman Classic Styling Brush D3 is currently on sale right now for $8.99.

Not Trimming your hair
I know, i know....black women hate to cut their hair...especially when you've been trying to grow it for years and it's now starting to touch your back! Well ladies, in order for your hair to grow long AND HEALTHY, you MUST TRIM! You have to trim your hair every eight week or when you see a need to, if not your hair will start to split. The split will continue up to the strands and start to break off. If you don't have the time and money to see a stylist to get a decent trim, a good product to try is Aphogee Gloss Therapy Hair Polish until you're able to see a stylist who can nip those split ends in the butt.

Tight Ponytails...A NO NO!!!!

We all love the look of a slick and neat ponytail, but did you know that you are breaking your hair as your pulling and tugging it into that clip? Pulling the hair tightly back puts stress on a delicate area and can cause thinness to your hairline (which is not cute). If your using a rubber band to keep your hair in place you are cutting your hair. If you are suffering from hair lost around the edges, trying mixing peppermint oil with your castor oil and apply it ever night to the balding edges. As you apply, massage the oils into the scalp. When putting your hair into a ponytail, try to use a gentle, cloth-covered elastic band instead to secure your style. My favorite brand to use is Goody.

Putting your curling or flat iron on a high setting

The hotter the iron, the better the style? I don't think so. Your hair will curl just as good when your setting is on low....actually I find that the style looks better when curled on a lower setting. If your hair sizzles when you put the iron on it, you are frying aka breaking your hair. Try using a piece of white tissue paper to do a heat-test. If the paper makes a sizzling sound, turn the setting down. Also note, curling the same section of hair over and over again can also cause damage to your hair. If you want curls, try buying a hot curler set instead of a curling iron. It is much safer on your hair and you can even apply your makeup while the hot roller are setting your hair! I use Conair Instant Heat Multi-Sized Hot Rollers with Heated Clips.

For those ladies who are already suffering from heat damage, you can try L’Oréal’s Everstrong product line to help repair your hair back to health. This new EverStrong Sulfate-Free line contains L’Oréal’s patented Bio-Ceramide complex, which strengthens hair after just one wash. A product I recently purchased that I fell in love with is the EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment. The leave-in formula that penetrates the hair fiber while you sleep to improve strength after just one use and absorbs quickly without leaving residue on your pillow.

Product Review!

Dabur Alma Oil

Dabur Amla Hair Oil is India's trusted hair oil. Packed with the natural goodness of Amla (Indian gooseberry), Dabur Amla Hair Oil enriches your hair, making them strong from inside and beautiful outside to keep you looking absolutely gorgeous all day long.Dabur Amla Hair Oil is today the largest hair oil brand in the country with over 35 million consumers. Dabur Amla Hair Oil has constantly evolved as the epitome of beauty for Indian women.

Usage

1. Massage your scalp with Dabur Amla Hair Oil
2. Leave overnight for best results
3. Shampoo next morning to get healthy, lustrous hair

I've been using this oil as a pre-poo and i must say i'm in LOVE! It's made my hair very thick and shiny. I usually use this oil after i take my weave out. As I take each cornrow out i would saturate each strip of hair in the oil until my hair is completely covered. Then I would put on a plastic bag and a wool hat on top and go to sleep. Your head creates it's own steam so putting the wool hat gives me a light version to a hot oil treatment. When i wake up i wash the oil out and continue my wash day regimen.

One thing I must say about this oil is that it STINKS!!!!! I hate the smell but love the product.

If you've used this oil, tell me what you think about it?