Hairfinity VS Manetabolism: Research Before Choosing

In preparation for the @KoilyKute Hair Growth Challenge I decided to look into the two hair growth supplements I want to compare, Hairfinity and Manetabolism. This post is mainly of review/comparison of the websites.

Hairfinity 

I have been eyeing this product for awhile now (Before Manetabolism). The bottle is quite appealing, cute and pink..lol. Packaging makes a big impression on a potential customer believe it or not! So let's get into the pros and cons of the website! 

Pros

• Appealing Site!

• Bright and pretty easy to navigate

• Includes Testimonials, Key ingredients, benefits etc..

• Offers consultations

• Product packages and prices clearly stated

•Clearly for all hair types 

Cons

• Couldn't find an FAQ section making the process of getting answers when choosing the product even harder

Manetabolism

A fairly new product, I've heard a lot about the results and I'm excited to try it! Many people claim the results are better than that of Hairfinity (hint: the purpose of this challenge). So let's get into the pros and cons.

Pros

• Ease if navigation 

• Progress/result photos

• Testimonials 

• Includes FAQ which answered a few of my personal questions 

• Product packages and pricing are clear

• Clearly for all hair types

• Created by a known natural hair YTer (CourtneyNaturalHair)

• States for women and men

Cons 

• Not as bright and appealing as Hairfinity

• Darker design (website and packaging)

I'll continue to do my research and give the rules/details of the challenge in future posts! 

Thanks for reading! 

Stay Koily and Kute ;-*

Get to Know Me & My Story

I realized that I have been writing to you beauties without introducing myself. How dare I? Lol. So allow me to officially share who I am with you. 

Who am I? 

My name is Sam, I'm 21 years old and I have been natural for 4 years. My hair texture is primarily 4b/4c but I do have a few spots with looser curl pattern 3c/4a. I am a proud mother with one son age 2 and currently expecting my daughter any day now. 

What's the purpose of my blog?

The main purpose of my blog is to share what I have learned and am still learning about my hair and beauty. I've always loved writing and this is a way to combine both! I also want to be a resource for those who aren't yet in love with their thicker, coilier, kinkier textured hair and need some motivation. Overall, it's about sharing. Let's share what we know to better every aspect of loving ourselves and being healthy! 

My Hair Story

A year prior to my big chop I had grown my hair out all summer with only a little relaxed hair at the ends. I loved the puff I had but just before school started I decide to relax again. At the time I really knew very little about being natural and it hadn't really become too big of a thing though some family members had decided to wear their natural texture. Once I relaxed my hair I didn't like it. I missed my natural texture which surprised me. I had been relaxed for as long as I could remember and never wanted anything else. Though I missed it, it was the norm, it was routine for me. New growth meant touch up! Lol. That was how I was conditioned like many ladies. To make an already long story short, that year I kept with it. I did weaves, and relaxers and kept it movin. When summer 2010 came I was off to college (yes I'm a youngin) I wanted a new look so I cut my hair short, kind of a Rhianna inspired cut. Still relaxed but I loved it. It wasn't till that December, after relaxing and coloring and growing out my short cut and watching YT videos on going natural/the bc, that I decided to do it. Cut it all off and have a TWA. I didn't like it as much as I thought though I still preferred being natural. I immediately got my hair braided..lol.

Why I ReChopped? 

Oh my goodness! So this is a question I was asked a million times when I did it (Aug 2013). To keep it short and sweet, I had new understanding I my natural hair and had experienced a change in curl pattern and breakage from permanent coloring/ improper moisturizing. Just like that! I was tired of the two textures both at the root and midway to the end. Now I'm  one of those people that loves short hair so it was go hard or go home! Not only did I cut off the damaged hair, I cut my hair to a pixie. 

That's pretty much it. I love my hair and want others to fall in love with their hair as I have. No matter what the texture, love those tresses, Boo! 

As always I thank you for reading! 

Stay Koily and Kute ;-*

My Rechop: 7 months later

Never Have I Loved a TWA This Much!!

Oh how I love my hair! And as I have said on my IG and in past posts, I love my hair more now than I did when I did my first BC. As I have stated hair is very different futon pregnancy and most of he time grows at an accelerated rate. I can truly say in 7 months the growth is definitely visable. However, being that last time I didn't track the rate of my growth I can't say if the growth was accelerated or not. I can tell you that my rechop started at less than an inch (around 1/2 inch or less in some places). Currently the length is at an average of 3 inches varying by a 1/2 inch on the sides. I can flat twist, braid, two strand twist and more!

Do the Numbers Really Matter Though? 

Progress is determined by YOU! Yes some may read and say that my growth rate is moving like molasses..lol but the visual progress is more important to me than the numbers. Of course I'll periodically break out he ruler or measuring tape but pictures are the best way to track growth. Numbers can disappoint and make you feel like you're not doing as well as you think. Throw the numbers out and enjoy that hair, love! After all if YOU don't love your hair, no one else will. 

Embrace YOUR hair and where YOU'RE at in your journey!

All my love to you and Thanks 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 ;-*