Product Review: Cantu for Natural Hair Conditioning Creamy Hair Lotion

Hey Naturals!!

Recently Cantu Shea Butter has been getting my business so I had to start reviewing the products I've tried! This product is a moisturizer. The packaging states that it can be used on curly, kinky and wavy hair to moisturize, detangle, soften and provide shine. So let's see if the claims are true. Each category will get a score of 1-5 KoilyKinks!

Softness - 5 KKs

Yes yes yes!! My hair was like a soft pillow after using this product. I've don't both braidouts and twistouts with it and no complaints! My 4C hair is usually dry and crunchy/crispy, NOT a good look. This is why I started doing the LOC and LCO methods but curlfriend I had no need for layering with this bad boy!!

Moisture - 4 KKs

Moisture galore, do you hear me?? The only reason I don't  give this product a 5 is for the heaviness. If you use too much of this product or have thinner strands, your hair will be weighed down. But do not confuse my message, this stuff is packed with moisture and will have your hair feeling right for days! I apply this on wash day to style and don't have to remoisturize!!! (However, you should know your porosity)

Consistency- 5 or 3.5 KKs (Seasonal)

I love a thick and creamy hair lotion/moisturizer and that's what you will get from this product. My only thought is that this lotion is best for the winter months. I can't see myself using this in the warmer season as I prefer lighter moisturizers in summer months. So this is strictly based on preference.

Shine - 5 KKs

Yes GAWD!!!! If you have dry, dull 4C hair like myself go get a bottle!!! My hair not only felt great it looked great, especially close up! No complaints here! I'm lovin it!!!

The Wrap Up

I can't say this hair lotion is a new staple of mine but it's definitely getting me through this winter season. Great moisturizer! Period. Cantu never disappoints me. Love it!!!!!

Twist-Out on a TWA: Beautiful Textures Moisture Butter Review

Hey y'all!

So if you follow me on social media then you know I was super hype two days ago about the twists I achieved using Beautiful Textures Moisture Butter. Well let me tell y'all I have found a new staple product!! This stuff is so good, my hair is happy, honey! For this review I will rate each category I mention on a 1-5 scale. This will be the format for my reviews from now on. So let's get to it!

Smell: 5-Mmm Mmm Good!

This stuff smells like a warm summer! For those that have used Bath & Body Works products, if you remember a scent called Forever Sunshine the smell of this product reminds me of that. I have no problem walking around with hair that smells like a warm body fragrance. That just adds to my sexy! Lol.

Consistency: 3-Medium Thick

This butter is like the perfect consistency. It's not super dense or thick and spreads well so a little goes a long way. I applied from ends to roots when styling.

Moisture: 5-Hydration Baby!

To see just how moisturizing this product was I applied on my hair when it was about 80% dry having used very little leave in. My hair looked shiny and moisturized after twisting and it felt buttery smooth. After drying it still looked shiny and moisturized and felt super soft.

*Please keep in mind my hair type when considering my reviews. I'm mostly 4c/b/a with a small section of 3c. For 3c hair types try mixing this product with Beautiful Textures Curl Control for increased hold and definition.

Creme of Nature Straight from Eden Review

Hey Curlfriends!

Like I stated in my last post, my first review from the June Cocotique subscription box is here. I've tested the new Creme of Nature line and I'm ready to share my experience with you!

What Does the Line Consist of?

This line includes a relaxer kit, hydrating shampoo, conditioning treatment, detangling leave-in and repairing oil. All products are said to include plant derived ingredients from coconut and other sources. This line is clearly not just for the natural sistas but promotes healthy hair care with no sulfates, parabens, petrolatum or mineral oil.

Hydrating Shampoo

This stuff smells amazing!!!!! I'be been strictly a co wash girl for a minute but this shampoo just might turn me out! Lol. It lathers great, cleans gently and smells (like I said) amazing!!!!! My hair didn't feel stripped or dry once I rinsed and that is a plus for a 4c chick like myself. All around this stuff is g-o-o-d!

Conditioning Treatment

Another smell good product!! My Oh My! Lol...anyway, great consistency and my fear with using a sample was not having enough for my hair. Well y'all I had nothing to fear at all! I applied the treatment and detangled while in the shower. My hair felt all kinds of good and detangled pretty well. Soft & luscious were my tresses! Oh yes! My only draw back would be the dimethicone!!! Ugh! I try to stay away from the cones as much as possible BUT my hair responded happily. Oh how torn I am!!

Detangling Leave-in

Now with this product I had to go on a hunt to see how it is packaged in full size. It is a spray and of course the sample is a pouch so I'll tell you ladies this, the product smells lovely and it lightweight and leaves the hair soft and supple however using the sample can in no way give me the full experience so this review is a to be continued! I will purchase the full size and give a review in coming weeks. So stay tuned!

My Overall Impression, though?

LOVE this line!! I recommend it 100% unless you are dead set against those dimethicones!!! But even in that I believe it's worth a try. Find yourself some samples and try!

Thanks for reading!

Product Review: As I Am Twist Defining Cream

Hey Curlies!!!

This past weekend I happily wore my new and improved twist out thanks to As I Am Twist Defining Cream! This stuff gave me the BEST twist out I've had since my second BC. The product is a cream styler that claims to give touchable hold, definition and shine and it smells quite like the As I Am Coconut Co-wash. It's thicker in consistency and slightly sticky while drying but it isn't gel like at all. 

So let's get to it..I don't think I have been this excited about a new product in a minute! (Since I first tried the Co-wash) One of my friends passed this product off to me and I LOVE it!! Everything that it claims to do on the jar, it did for me! 

Now, I place emphasis on the words "for me". Each head is different and though I am now in love with this product, it might not work for the next natural. This is something we HAVE to remember. Not everyone's review is going to be the same nor will everyone's advice be useful. It's all trial and error! I'm still trying and making errors but I love my natural in the good times and the better times! 

I most definitely recommend this product to my curly/coily chicks trying to get movement, softness and definition into their twist outs or other styles. Check it out boo!

Love y'all for reading!

Product Review: VO5 Tea Therapy Clarifying Conditioner

So in my staple products post I mentioned how I LOVE Vo5 conditioners for their quality and affordability and when I decided to take out my box braids (impulse decision) I purchased a few new Vo5 conditioners to try. Among those conditioners was the Vo5 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint Tea Clarifying Conditioner. So let's get started! What do most Curlies want to know about a product/conditioner?

What's a clarifying conditioner? 

Simply put, a clarifying conditioner can cleanse better then most because it has ingredients that naturally clarify or rid he hair/scalp of impurities, gunk etc. It can also condition and moisturize because after all it's a conditioner!

How did I use it? 

I used the product as a Co-wash/protectant with my clarifyng shampoo. This is something I only do if it's been a while since I washed/cleansed my hair and scalp, although I think the conditioner would have sufficed on it's own due to the very small amount of shampoo I used. Just so you know how I used it: 1. I wet my hair slightly. Not soaked but damp and then apply the conditioner to my entire head and work it in for good coverage. 2. I wet my hair again and work the conditioner on some more but not to rinse it out. 3. Put a pea size of my clarifying shampoo into my hands and start a latter in my hands. 4. Apply shampoo to my conditioner soaked hair and massage.

What does it smell like? 

It literally smells like vanilla and a sweet mint. I love the smell!! I mean I love anything vanilla but this scent is he bomb to me..lol. It's fresh and light and doesn't interfere with the other products I use which is important to me. For those that don't like tea it doesn't have a tea smell so no worries! 

Properties?

This conditioner is not a super thick creamy cream. I would say it's creamy enough and isn't thick but it's no super runny either. It had great slip for detangling and made my wash so easy! It left no residue in my hair which is always something to look for. It also left my hair super soft and curly (my 3c hair). And that was before my deep condition. 

The Wrap-Up

Overall, this conditioner looks like a GREAT option for a new co-wash!! With the price and results I experienced it just makes sense to stock up. Although I love the As I Am co-wash I love that Vo5 is in a bottle and cost anywhere from $.79 to $1.00!!!! More reviews on the Vo5 conditioners I'm trying and other products in the future! 

Thanks for reading and Stay Koily & Kute ;-*

Tried this lovely stuff yesterday and it is AMAZING! Looks like it will be a regular part of my regimen! It's affordable and now sold at my local Walgreens! I wash my hair in 4 sections and my washing steps were as follows:

• wet hair thoroughly under water (in shower)
• distribute cowash in hair from scalp to ends in a donward motion
• massage scalp with fingertips NOT nails
• finger detangle under running water while rinsing cowash out
• two strand twist rinsed section while under running water
• (repeat on each section)

After washing I deep conditioned and styled with bantu knots and my whipped shea butter mix. Result photos forthcoming!