Product Review: Ori Essentials Cleansing Conditioner

     I received this product in my May 2013 Curlkit and I couldn't wait to try this cleanser. It is described as a gentle cleanser that removes residue and soothes scalp, while maintaining  and adding moisture to curls. This cleanser is free of parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oil, petroleum, alcohol, and dyes. It has a very creamy texture and has a very sweet scent, you can definitely smell the coconut. I was a little nervous due to the ingredients list with alcohol being listed twice, but surprisingly, I loved this cleanser, it cleaned my hair and scalp like a dream and provided enough slip for easy detangling. This one's a keeper I definitely plan on incorporating this one in my regimen...can you say staple. This conditioner can be purchased on the Curlkit website for $12.00.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Nettles, Horsetail, Chamomile, Tea Tree, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate-20, Stearlkonium Chloride, Coconut Oil, Carrrot Oil, Argan Oil, Olive Oil, Phenoxyethanol and Capryloyl Glycine and Undecylenoyl Glycine, Fragrance.

My Nappiversary/ Naturalversary!

Recapping May 2012 to May 2013

So May 17th marked my natural anniversary! Yaaaayyyyy! I was worried I wasn't going to make it this far, but I an so glad I did. Things I have learned thus far...

*Water is your best friend; inside and out

*What works for one person won't necessarily work for you

*Travel/trial sizes are your BFF (prevents you from being a product junkie and wasting unnecessary money)

*Protective styles are a blessing (twist outs, braids, etc)

*Not all products are created equal and just cause you pay more doesn't make it better. 

*Your hair is growing, so don't compare your growth to someone elses

Revealing My May 2013 CurlKit..........

     So I received my long awaited May Curlkit today and I was a bit worried because it seemed a bit lighter than the previous kits. Although lighter than usual there were some good items in the kit. This months kit included.......

     CurlLife (Curlkit Magazine)

     Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat Invigorating Shampoo (2 fl oz)

     Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat Invigorating conditioner (2 fl oz)

     Nyah Oatmeal & Honey Soap (1.5 oz)

     Ori Essentials Cleansing Conditioner (8 fl oz)

     Satin Triangle Scarf 

     UR Curly Tight Curl Enhancer (1.75 fl oz)

     Yum Yum Candle Limoncello scent (4 oz)

     

Product Review: Kiss My Face Upper Management Gel

     I was introduced to this gel at a natural hair meet up back in September of 2012. This product states it is a medium hold gel that is perfect for all hair types: nourishes hair, natural formula with out build up, free of SLS, free of parabens, free of phthalates, no animal ingredients, no animal testing, and no artificial colors/fragrances.  I finally decided to use this gel in aiding in my twist-outs and to help lay these edges down........my verdict it actually worked. After twisting my washed hair , I place this gel on top of my cream styling agent for hold. It has a grapefruit scent and has the texture of a jelly without the stickiness and it doesn't cause flakes. In addition, this gel comes in a bottle so you don't have to dip your finger in a jar. I definitely plan on continuing to use this product again, I really like it (May even become a staple product, hmmm.) I purchased this product at Publix for approximately $6.00 for an 8 ounce bottle. 

Ingredients: Purified, Deionized Certified Organic Floral Water of Nettle, Calendula and Chamomile, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (Amino Acid derived), Yeast Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Grapefruit Extract