Yesterday I attempted to do an Avocado Hair Mask and failed big time. I failed to make sure the avocado was ripe before I tried to use it. It was rock hard, ripe avocados will peel easily and are soft, yet still firm. With the avocado hair mask, the softer the better. I will be trying this recipe again in the near future, this time with a ripe avocado.

Product Purpose:

Get a spray that will condition, energize and give your hair the life and look it deserves.

Ingredients:

Mineral Oil, Isobutane, Isopropyl Myristate, Olive Oil, Lanolin, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe Barbadensis), Chamomile Extract (Anthemis Nobilis), Peg/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Fragrance.

Product Review:

This is the best oil sheen spray I’ve ever used. It doesn’t have that aerosol smell like other sprays I’ve used. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and has a great smell. I used it on my yarn twist and it kept them moisturized so the yarn didn’t dry out my hair. I absolutely love this product and recommend it to everyone.

Product Purpose:

Shampoo - Hydrates & Strengthens

Conditioner – Moisturizes & Restores

Ingredients:

Shampoo - Aqua (water), sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium chloride, glucono- lactone, sodium benzoate, phenethyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, citric acid, stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl lauryglucosides chloride, arctium lappa (burdock root extract), hydrolyzed soy protein, panthenol,, thymus  polysorbate 20, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary oil),  mentha arvensis (cornmint oil), cinnamomum camphora (camphor oil), lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), citrus ausantium (orange oil).

Conditioner - Aqua (water), behentrimonium chloride, glyceryl stearate, gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, phenethyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 60, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium citrate, stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl laurylglucosides chloride, aloe barbadensis, panthenol, tocopherol (vitamin e), matricaria recutita (chamomile flower extract), polysorbate 20, lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), rosmarinus officialis (rosemary oil), mentha arvensis (cornmint oil), cinnamomum camphora (camphor oil), citrus aurantium (orange oil).

Product Review:

Quality products without a bunch of harsh ingredients do not have to cost an arm and a leg.  I found this out on a recent visit to my local Whole Foods Market. I went to Whole foods specifically to try and find products that did not contain a long list of “bad for you” ingredients.  I did not have much money to spend so I was pleased and surprised to find the 365 product line.  I was able to buy the shampoo (16 oz bottle) for $2.99.  The conditioner was only $4.99 for a 32 oz bottle. This is more than comparable to department store brands of shampoo and conditioner (i.e. Suave, TREsemme, etc.) The first thing that caught my eye was the fact that neither the shampoo or conditioner contains any parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial fragrance and no animal ingredient s (says so right on the label).  On top of that, these products were made with no animal testing.

While not the absolute best shampoo & conditioner that I have bought, I am getting pretty good results from these products.  The shampoo cleans my hair well without stripping it.  The conditioner leave my hair nice and soft.  Both have a very pleasant scent without being too over-whelming.  Overall, for the price, you just can’t beat these products.  I would definitely buy this shampoo & conditioner again!

I heard about the pre-poo treatment for the first time from @theLOVELYbelle on twitter so I decided to give it a try a few weeks ago. It actually made my hair drier than usual so I’ll probably won’t do it again. If I do decide to try again I’ll play around with the ingredients until I get more favorable results. My hair is naturally really soft after washing alone so the pre-poo treatment provided no added benefit to me that I could see. However, many people swear by so I encourage others to try for themselves. Just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. The dryness problem was easily solved with some Cantu Shea Butter.

Ingredients:

3 tbsps Conditioner

4 tbsps Honey

4 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Check this demonstration video out — Pre Poo Demonstration http://t.co/TK31tIK via YouTube

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Moisturizing Leave-in Treatment

Ingredients:

WATER, AMODIMETHICONE, PEG-40, HYDOGENATED CASTOR OIL, PANTHENOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PPG-2 METHY ETHER, ACETAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, BETAINE, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SERINE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ARGININE, THREONINE, LYSINE, ALANINE, PEG-8/SMDI COPOLYMER, PROLINE, HYDROXYETHYCELLULOSE, BEHENIC ACID, PALMITOYL MYRISTYL SERINATE, OLEIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, ARACHIDIC ACID, PRG-8, TRIDECETH-12, POLYSORBATE 80, FRAGRANCE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, SODIUM PCA, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYCHLORISOTHIAZOLINONE

Product Review:

I was not happy with this product at all.  It did nothing for me but dry my hair out.

See more reviews on amazon.com: Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment, 16 fl oz (473 ml)

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Moisture

Ingredients:

FIL Code 42080 SS3 Aqua/Water, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Petroleum, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Parfum/Fragrance, Panthenol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine, Laureth-23, Citronellol, Geraniol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Hydroxycitronellal, Chamomilla Recutita/Matricaria Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus/ Cymbopogon Schoenanthius Extract,Aachillea Millefolium/ Extract, Melissa Officinalis/Balm Mint Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis/Rosemary Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus/ Hops Extract, Isoeugenol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 19140/ Yellow 5, Eugenol, CI 14700/red 4, CI 17200/red 33, CI 42090/blue 1 D7680/1

Night Treatment : FIL CODE 42071 SS5 AQUA/WATER, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, PETROLATUM, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PARAFFIN, DIMETHICONE, CETEARETH-20, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, DIMETHYLPARAMIDOPROPYL LAURDIMONIUM TOSYLATE, PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LAURETH-23, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII/SHEA BUTTER, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA/MATRICARIA EXTRACT, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, AMYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, 2-OLEAMIDO-1, 3-OCTADECANEDIOL, TOCOPHEROL, LINALOOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, D6776/1.

Product Review:

This conditioning hair dress was a birthday gift from my mom.  It works great on her thinner, looser textured hair, but does not do a lot for mine.  I use it on my son’s hair.  It works well for him, but for the price ($17 for the set) I don’t know if I’d buy it myself.

More reviews available on amazon.com:MIZANI H2O Intense Treatment 5 oz.

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Moisturizing Leave-in Treatment

Ingredients:

WATER, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMODIMENTHICONE, TALLOWTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, NONOXYNOL-10, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE 20, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA METHYLPARABEN, TRISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE, YELLOW 5

Product Review:

This did not do much for my hair.

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Hair & Scalp Conditioner

Ingredients:

PETROLATUM, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FRAGRANCE

Product Review:

I like the shea butter hairdress  better, but this is not bad.

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Organic Conditioning Treatment

Ingredients:

SOY BEAN OIL, CLOVE OIL, OLIVE OIL, AND MINK OIL AND JOJOBA OIL AND TOCOPHERYL ACETATE AND TEA TREE OIL AND EGG POWDER AND MILK PROTEIN AND HONEY AND SILK AMINO ACIDS AND CHOLESTEROL AND CORN OIL AND BHA AND BHT AND PROPYL PARABEN, COCOA BUTTER, SHEA BUTTER, FRAGRANCE, DYE

Product Review:

Nice as a hot oil treatment.  It left my hair soft for a few of days.

Available at amazon.com: Africa’s Best Organincs Olive & Clove Oil Therapy 6 oz.

This review is over a year old and I no longer use this product.  However, this review still contains my thoughts about the product back when it was in use and other information that you may find useful.

Note: I am by no means an expert on hair care.  The products I use and care routine I follow is based on trial and error.The following products and/or care routine may or may not work for you.  Everyone’s hair is different.

Product Purpose:

Moisturizer

Ingredients:

WATER, ALOE VERA, GLYCERIN, HONEY, CASTOR OIL, JOJOBA OIL, ROSEMARY AND LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OILS IN A CONDITIONER BASE

Product Review:

I use a little of this daily.  It is great for adding moisture during the day.  I will most likely purchase it again.

Edited to add: Acjazz’s website is not longer working, so I do not know if this spritz is still available.  If anyone knows if this product could still be purchased, please let me know.  Thanks!!