Revealing October 2013 CurlKit and Alikay Lemongrass Leave In Conditioner

Revealing My October 2013 CurlKit

Alikay Takeover

I know it's late but like they say better late than never! I was very pleased with my kit and couldn't wait to try out my goodies. Here's what I got.....

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Alikay Naturals Creme Brulee Curling Delight.....2 ounces

Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Growth Oil .....2 ounces

Alikay Naturals Glazed Argan Oil Silkener.....Sample Packet

Alikay Naturals Honey & Sage Deep Conditioner.....2 ounces

Alikay Naturals Knots Be Gone Hair Detangler.....Sample Packet

Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave In Conditioner.....8 ounces

Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt Hair Moisturizer.....2 ounces

Product Review: Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave In Conditioner

I received this item in my CurlKit and I as you can see I couldn't wait to try it. This product promises to lock moisture in hair without weighing it down or causing product build-up. I love the scent it reminds me of lemonhead candy, it's not overbearing like other lemon scented products...no names. I use this as a refresher for my curls, due to the fact that my hair requires cream/y leave-ins. My mother on the other hand uses it as a leave-in. In fact, she's part of the reason I have to purchase another bottle already. This beauty does just what it says it moisturizes my curls without weighing them down; it really extends and preserves my twist outs. Oh yeah and did I mention I often get "you smell good, what is that." It can be purchased at the Alikay  Naturals website for $13.00. It definitely is a keeper, I love it!

By the way this product is free of Mineral Oil, Petroleum, Alcohol, Parabens, Sulfates, Silcones

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Almond Oil, Wheat Germ Protein, Silk Amino Acids, Lemongrass Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Rapaseed Oil, Herbal and Botanical Blend

Looky looky.....what I found!

So this weekend, my mother and I went to Patrick Air Force Base and I ran into a neat find..... Nature's Organic Soaps! I couldn't resist...I picked up 5 of them and they are delightful, I mean they smell so good! I have been interested in trying poo bars for the longest and I am so glad I got introduced to these. They are all natural and can be used from head to toe. I bought some Shea Butter as well. For everything I paid $31.80.

Here's what I got.....

Pomegranate Pear (olive oil & shea butter)

                                               Vanilla Sugar (goat milk & shea butter)

Oatmeal Milk & Honey (goat milk & shea butter) 

Acai Papaya (olive oil & Shea butter) 

Brown Sugar Fig (goat milk & shea butter) 

8 oz. 100% Certified Raw Organic Virgin Unrefined Shea Butter

Nature's Organic Soaps can be found on etsy, as well!

Revealing My September 2013 CurlKit

I was so excited to today I received my September CurlKit. It contained all kind of goodies I 

couldn't wait to try. Here's what I got...  

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 Kandy Kurls: Moisturizer Leave In Conditioner 8 fluid ounces

Kandy Kurls: Shea Souffle 4 ounces

 Karen Body Beautiful: Super Duper Hydrating Cream 1 ounce

Koils by Nature: Marvelous Mango Hair & Body Butter 2 ounces 

 Obia: Curl Enhancing Custard 2 ounces

Nubian Heritage: Raw Shea Butter Body Wash 0.5 fluid ounces 

Nubian Heritage: Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion 0.5 fluid ounces

Nubian Heritage: Coconut & Papaya Body Lotion 0.5 fluid ounces

 Spray Bottle

Product Review: Beautiful Textures Curl Definer Mousse

I couldn't resist trying this product when I ran across it in Sally's Beauty Supply. It had a delightful scent and it was a part of a new line, so I had to cop it. I had it for a few month's and I decided to give it a go on straightened hair. It advertises that you will achieve amazing manageability and styling versatility for natural hair: resulting in soft defined curls. I was a little apprehensive in the beginning, thinking that it would cause too much shrinkage. I used perm rods in conjuction with this mousse;I let it sit overnight and I absolutely loved the results and my style actually lasted about 4 days without any issues. My hair had hold, it wasn't sticky, and I didn't get any flakes. I paid about $7.00 at Sally's and it was well worth it.

Ingredients: Aqua, Polyquarternium 11, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rosemary Extract, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Argan Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polsorbate 20, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoa te, d-Limonene, Linalool

Revealing My August 2013 CurlKit

 I know it's kinda if late, but here's what I got in my August Curl kit.....Yes, hunty!

Revealing My July 2013 CurlKit.....

    I was so excited to receive my monthly awaited box. My kit contained 3 full size packages and 3 samples. Overall I was very pleased with what I received and can't wait to try them. Here's what I got...... 

*CurlLife: Curlkit Publication-Fun In The Sun Natural Hair Tips, Summer Sizzle= Natural Curl Goddess 

 *CB Smoothe Smooth Naturally Moisturizing Styling Creme (4 oz jar): adds moisture and shine without weighing down hair. Great for twisting, braiding, wash n gos 

 *Curls Cashmere Curl (2 fl oz Packet): Formulated with Cashmere Extract, Aloe Juice, & Coconut Milk softens, conditions, and repairs. 

 *Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel (3.5 fl oz): Made with 100% Olive Oil, helps attract moisture, its weightless, leave a healthy shine and superior hold.

 *Eco Custard (8 fl oz): Conditioning Shining & Styling Cream Infused with oils and conditioners to protect, hydrate, and nourish hair. 

 *Edens Body Works Coconut Shea All Natural Pudding Souffle (.75 fl oz): Adds moisture using all natural ingredients formulated to reduce frizz, enhance texture styles, and provide a soft, shiny finish.

 * Hi.Pro.Pac Extremely Damaged Hair Intense Protein Treatment (1.75 fl oz Packet): Treats and Corrects Damaged Hair, Rebuilds Strength, Detangles, & Improves Manageability. 

 *Luscious Locks Shea Butter Shampoo (8 fl oz): Sulfate free shampoo enriched with shea butter and infused with fruit pectin and argan oil. Moisturizes, repairs, seals and smooths cuticles. 

 The kit also included a Straight to Curly Afrobella Style Card from Eden Body Works

Poetic Justice Inspired Look

     To avoid too much manipulation to my recently colored hair..... I decided to get box braids. We were going for the poetic justice look. It only took about 3 hours and they are looooong, they are just above my butt. I love them and my goal is to keep them in at least 4 weeks....(fingers crossed). I have been maintaining this protective style with my CD Black vanilla leave in, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, CD Macadamia Hold & Control Smoother, DL Au Naturale Sealing Nectar. and Tea Tree Oil.
     At night I spray my scalp and hair with my leave in and then apply curl enhancing smoothie. If needed I apply tea tree oil to scalp for itching to avoid me digging on my scalp. I use the control gel to lay down my edges if needed. I also spray sealing nectar for sheen if needed.