My Perfect Twist-Out

To those who don't know my favorite style is........drum roll please.......a twist-out. After  going through these steps I absolutely fell in love with my results.

1. Wash: Wet hair then applied SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo concentrating on the ends the first time, then the second time on my scalp.

2. Condition: I applied SheaMoisture Mango & Carrots Kids Extra Nourishing Conditioner to my hair and let it sit for about 45 minutes; then rinse.

3. Seal: Applied coconut oil to seal in the moisture.

4. Applied Karen's Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia Leave In.

5. Style: I parted my hair in sections and detangled each section with my Denman; then I placed them in my 2-strand twist using SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. (15-20 twists)

6. Rubbed Kiss My Face Upper Management Gel in hands and applied it to my twist. Let dry overnight.

7. The following morning twists were taken down and fluffed.

*My hair was left with definition, shine, body, hold and most of all it was soft to touch. Loved It!

Revealing My April 2013 Curlkit

     I received April's Curlkit about a week and a half ago and unfortunately one of the products had completely wasted out and another half way.....I know wonk,wonk. I was a little ticked off about it so I decided to contact the company in which I can appreciate the fact that they personally apologized. Despite the mishap in the mail handling, there were some great items in this kit some old favorites and some new.

CurlLife Magazine Volume 8
Amazing Botanicals AloeMint Spritz (2 fl oz) *
Ampro ProStyl Vitamin E Oil (6 fl oz)
Ampro ProStyl Silk Edges (.14 oz sample packet)
Ampro ProStyl Shine n Jam (.14 oz sample packet)
HoneyCurls Hair Honey Oil Blend (2 fl oz)
Karen's Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia Leave In (2 fl oz)*
Naturalista Juicy Leave In Conditioner (2 fl oz)
Ori Essentials Moisturizing Leave In Conditioner (8 fl oz)

*wasted product

Product Review: Dark and lovely Au Naturale Anti-Shrinkage Line

     I finally ran across these products in my local Walgreens a couple a months ago after hearing about this new natural line from Dark and Lovely. These products run about 9.99 a piece a and smell like mango, like a very tropical smell. I really enjoyed the products, so here we go......

Coil Moisturizing Souffle is described as "a moisturizing delight with a low crunchless hold that instantly defines and softens tight curls and coils." The directions state to apply to conditioned, detangled, damp hair and allow to air dry; finish off with Sheen Sealing Nectar. So, I followed the instructions and applied it to my damp, detangled hair at night while doing a twists for a twist-out; I sealed the end of my twists with KBB Love Butter. I let them stay in overnight and in the morning removed the twists and my hair very moisturized and my coils were very defined. My twist out lasted about 2 to 3 days. It had a very light creamy texture like that of a conditioner. I really liked the product because there was no flakes or residue after applying. I used this product several times and there were great results each time.

Ingredients: Water , Cetearyl Alcohol , Cetyl Esters , Glycerin , Fragrance , Phenoxyethanol , Isopropyl Alcohol , Mangifera Indica Seed Oil/Mango Seed Oil , Tricedeth-6 , Cetrimonium Chloride , Benzyl Salicylate , Methylisothiazolinone , Linalool , Benzyl Alcohol , Limonene , Yellow 5 (CI 19140) , Yellow 6 (CI 15985) , Geraniol , Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract

10-In-1 Styles Gelee is described as a crunchless firm hold gel that controls frizz and elongates coils. It says it can used on wet or dry hair. I tried this product alone on twists for a twist-out and along with a couple of styling moisturizing creams (Moisturizing Souffle and CocoCurls Styling Cream). When I tried it alone, I loved the definition but it felt a little dry and crunchy, that's why I decided to use it together with a cream which yielded awesome results which I loved. It has the texture of flaxseed gel. I received so many compliments on my twist out results.

Ingredients: Water , Sorbitol , Glycerin , Benzyl Alcohol , Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate , Dehydroxanthan Gum , Phenoxyethanol , Fragrance , Panthenol , Mangifera Indica Seed Oil/Mango Seed Oil , Ethylhexylglycerin , Benzyl Salicylate , Linalool , Limonene , 2 Oleamido 1 , 3 Octadecanediol , Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract , F.I.L. D55074/2

10-in-1 Gelee alone

10-in-1 Gelee with Styling Cream

Sheen Sealing Nectar is a sheen spray that conditions both the hair and scalp while providing a succulent sheen used after styling. What I really like about this product is that it provides a light sheen of an oil to my hair in a spray bottle. I liked the product it did what it said it would do...I am not going to get rid of my oils, but it provides a great option.

Ingredients: Isopropyl Myristate , Helianthus Annus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil , Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride , Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil , Dicaprylyl Ether , Isopropyl Isostearate , Fragrance , Mangifera Indica Seed Oil/Mango Seed Oil , Benzyl Salicylate , Linalool , Benzyl Alcohol , Limonene , Geraniol , Bambusa Vulgaris Extract , F.I.L. D55090/2