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Quick Review: Vibrance Pure Healthy Hair Formula Vitamins

Quick Review: Vibrance Pure Healthy Hair Formula Vitamins

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Products Sent For Review
About 
Vibrance Pure Hair Vitamins is a supplement for hair growth that contains a rich abundance of vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Think of it as taking a multivitamin for your hair. The nourishing ingredients support the growth of thicker, longer, and more vibrant hair. The result? Gorgeous, healthy hair, each and every day.


Vibrance is purely formulated without fillers, binders, and artificial additives to give you only the best hair building ingredients. 
My Thoughts
I was sent these vitamins from Eu Natural to test and review. I liked that the vitamins have great ingredients, similar to many other popular hair vitamins on the market right now. I’ve said before that there is no magic pill for hair growth but vitamins and supplements to help to ensure proper nutrition for your hair and support healthy hair growth. Using the Vibrance vitamins I noticed less shedding than usual and my hair growth remained steady, I’m almost always taking some type of vitamin or supplement so I didn’t see a huge boost in growth. My one warning for these vitamins is that they are strong and you absolutely must eat something before taking them. I accidentally took these on an empty stomach rushing out the house to get to class and I was pulled over throwing them back up before I hit the corner! EW! I learned my lesson the hard way & never let that happen again. 
Available to order HERE via Amazon for $39.99
As a special reward for my readers, you can get an extra bottle for free with an order of Vibrance Hair Vitamins using code BBVRB1G1 at checkout on Amazon.
Also available here
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Review: Cantu for Natural Hair Creamy Hair Lotion, Coconut Curling Cream, and Coil Calm Detangler

Review: Cantu for Natural Hair Creamy Hair Lotion, Coconut Curling Cream, and Coil Calm Detangler

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What is it about having natural hair that just makes you a product junkie?
I’ve been trying to curb my PJ habits over the last few YEARS (if we’re being honest) but I still get hyped when I see new (to me) products in the stores. It’s like they hop into my cart on and somehow end up at home in my bathroom. 
So weird.

Cantu has been a cult-fave in the natural hair community for as long as I can remember but their beloved leave in conditioner just never really did it for me. Regardless, I decided to give their line made specifically for natural hair a chance. 
All of the products are formulated without a lot of the ingredients that we natural girls tend to avoid specifically:  
-No Mineral Oil
-No Parabens
-No Sulfates
-No Silicones
– No Phthalates
-No Gluten
-No Paraffin
-No Propylene
-No PABA or DEA
Which is great if you’re really careful about what ingredients you like in your hair products. All of the products also have an intoxicating coconut smell, I love it but if you’re fragrance sensitive you may not enjoy. 

Cantu for Natural Hair Creamy Hair Lotion 
This was my favorite product out of the bunch. If you’ve read any of my other hair posts you’d know hair lotions are my go to for moisturizing and styling with light hold. This lotion is one of the most moisturizing that I’ve tried. It provides my fine strands with a lot moisture without making my hair feel coated or weighed down. This product has little to no hold, which is great for me because I love fluffy hair, but if you like more defined styles the Curl Cream might be more your style. The only thing that I’m wary of with this lotion is the glycerin content. Glycerin is pretty high up on the ingredient list so I have to be careful with this on very humid days. My hair can go from cute & fluffy can go to birds’ nest crazy in about 10 minutes if I’m not careful!

Cantu for Natural Hair Coconut Curl Cream

The Coconut Curling Cream is a thick cream that provides my hair with lots of moisture and pretty good hold for my twists outs and braid outs. Just like the hair lotion my hair feels really moisturized after using it but it a lot heavier on my fine hair so I can only use it with certain styles. Now my brother on the other hand says this product is “the best curl cream ever“. He’s an undercover PJ since he’s been growing his hair out and loves borrowing my hair products on the daily. He uses this curl cream to define his curls up top. His hair always looks good after so I would say this product is great for defining curls on short and tapered hair styles too. 
Cantu for Natural Hair Coil Calm Detangler
This is my newest purchase of the Cantu for Natural Hair Collection. I’ve been using this spray on detangler on my dry hair to help detangle before I wash. There’s a lot of oils in the mix so it makes my hair really soft and easier to comb through. There is a lot of glycerin in this product as well but because I use it before washing, it doesn’t really make a difference. I’ve also been using this detangler as a spray on moisturizer while I’ve had my hair in Marley Twists and it seems to be working pretty well thus far. My major qualm with this product is the packaging. For some reason the air is sucked out of the bottle when you pump but it doesn’t let any air back in making the bottle concave & akward to hold when my hands are all wet from detangling. I probably just got a bad pump on my bottle but I think it would be much better with a trigger spray nozzle. 
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Quick Review: Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner & Styling Lotion

Quick Review: Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner & Styling Lotion

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Shea Moisture is constantly pumping out new products faster than I can keep up and try them all. I was really excited when I heard about their Jamaican Black Castor Oil line because its one of my favorite oils to use on my hair but its so thick that I can’t use it very much on my fine hair. I tried out two products in the hope these products would give me the same effect with out the heaviness of pure JBCO. 
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Leave-in Conditioner
Shea Moisture really loves these super long product names
“A reparative leave-in conditioner that softens and detangles hair. Nourishes, moisturizes and supports elasticity so hair resists breakage when detangling. Conditioners provide a protective layer that improves the appeararance of split ends. Peppermint oil stimulates the scalp for an invigorating experience.”
I never really saw the purpose of a “leave-in” as opposed to just a hair lotion but after trying this product I think I might be on the leave-in bandwagon. I really loved this product on my hair, as you can tell from the icky bottle lol but I wear it’s a drop of product left in there that I’m going to use! It was so good at locking in the moisture but it didn’t weigh my hair down at all or make it feel sticky. The leave in had a natural, earth, kind of scent reminiscent of JBCO but not as strong, it didn’t bother me but I didn’t particularly love it either. I never experienced anything “invigorating” on my scalp while using this product, so I’m not too sure about that claim. I will definitely repurchase this one in the future. 
Available for purchase here 
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strenghten, Grow & Restore Styling Lotion
“An oil-based lotion that protects hair while restoring moisture and shine. Ultra-moisturizing formula protects against the damaging effects of heat styling. Increases hair’s resistance to breakage, so hair can grow strong and healthy.”
Now I’m a sucker for a good styling lotion, and I love Shea Moisture’s Coconut and Hibiscus lotion, so of course I had to give this one a try. Once again from the empty bottle you can tell that I loved it. The lotion had a thicker heavier consistency than the leave-in so I found myself using it more on my dry hair mostly when I rebraided at night. Although it was thicker it still absorbed really well into my hair and made it soft without leaving behind in major residue or stickiness. The styling lotion had the same natural scent as the leave in but it’s not strong so it’s not a deal breaker for me. I’ll probably repurchase this product again, after I go through the 5 other bottles of hair lotion sitting in my cabinet.

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Haul: Beauty Supply Store Essentials

Haul: Beauty Supply Store Essentials

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I went into my local beauty supply store over the weekend to get a few packs Marley hair for twists…. 30 minutes and $40 later I came out with all this and no hair. 
Dudu Osun Black Soap (Review Here) 
LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint in “Bombshell” (Review of Other Shades here) 
Ruby Kisses Matte Lipstick in “Purple Affair”, “Dark Plum Scene”,  and “Brown Sugar” (available online here) 
Ruby Kisses Matte Lip Laquer in “Queen” & “Rosy” (available online here)
I got a chance to play with some of these products and I’m pretty impressed by a few. Stay tuned for full reviews in the coming weeks! 
NEW: Shea Moisture Professional Hair Care Collection

NEW: Shea Moisture Professional Hair Care Collection

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“Introducing the SheaMoisture Professional Collection. It’s here, and we couldn’t be more excited for you and your stylist to experience it!” via instagram
Not much info has been released on this new Shea Moisture Professional Collection but the line is currently available exclusively at Sally Beauty! Some items are currently available online but I can’t say for sure if it’s the full collection. The prices all average around $20 which is almost double most other Shea Moisture but they are also 16oz which is slightly larger than their main line of hair products. 
Shea Moisture Professional Thermal Protection 
Shea Moisture Professional Moisture Infusion Shampoo

Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Conditioner

Shea Moisture Professional Clear Start Shampoo

Shea Moisture Professional Curl Enhancing Smoothie CoWash

Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Shampoo

Shea Moisture Professional Curl Leave-In Conditioner

Shea Moisture Professional Vibrant Color Shine Glaze

Shea Moisture Professional Smooth Finish Conditioner

Shea Moisture Professional Smooth Finish Shampoo
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Review: Zenwise Labs Hair Growth Vitamins plus DHT blocker

Review: Zenwise Labs Hair Growth Vitamins plus DHT blocker

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FTC: product provided for review

Zenwise Labs Hair Growth Vitamins formula contains our distinct blend of 27 ingredients, including 5000 mcg of Biotin, that promote hair growth and overall hair health. This formula also provides essential vitamins and antioxidants to address deficiencies that have been shown to cause hair loss.


Zenwise Labs Natural formula can be used to:
Promote Thicker Fuller Hair
Stimulate Hair Growth
Address Vitamin Deficiencies Associated with Hair Loss


Key Ingredients:
Biotin
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
Grapeseed Extract
Saw Palmetto
Pumpkin (Seed-Curcubita Pepo)(4:1)
Gotu Kola (Herb-Centella Asiatica) (4:1)
Ginkgo Biloba (Leaf) 
L-Lysine Hcl
L-Proline
Kelp
Citrus Bioflavanoids
Nettle (Leaf-Urtica Dioica)
Catalase
Resveratrol

MY THOUGHTS

I started taking these vitamins about three weeks ago after I finished my bottle of Nature’s Bounty gummies. These vitamins both feature Biotin as their key ingredient but the Zenwise Hair Growth Vitamin has DOUBLE the dose and a lot of additional herbs and nutrients to help promote hair growth. These vitamins also contain MSM which is known to extend your hair’s “growing phase”. Since I’ve been taking these I’ve noticed that my nails are a lot stronger and my hair seems to be shedding less than usual. Because my hair is curly it’s hard to see gained length in short periods of time but my fine hair has been looking much fuller and denser. I have not experienced any negative side effects, such as itching, headaches, acne breakouts or nausea, from taking these hair vitamins. 

Available via Amazon & Zenwiselabs.com

Review: Uni Argan Oil

Review: Uni Argan Oil

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*Sponsored*
ABOUT
100% PURE ARGAN OIL produced and sourced from Moroccan Argan kernels (Argania Spinosa) only found in south-western Morocco. COLD PRESSED from UNROASTED kernels to produce the highest UNREFINED Argan Oil on the market. Nothing is added or taken away. 
Moroccan Argan Oil is packed full of essential fatty acids, and has shown to help restore the appearance of dull skin, hair, body, scalp and hands. Essential fatty acids, such as, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, vitamins E, vitamins B9, and folic acid leaves your skin and hair looking radiant and feeling silky smooth. 

Our high quality oil is NON-GREASY and LIGHTWEIGHT with a light nutty scent. FAST ABSORBING and ENRICHED with nutrients compared to other leading brands. UNi Argan Oil is a great NATURAL hair treatment for damaged, dry, frizzy hair, and dry scalp. Brings back the natural glow and smoothness of your hair and promote healthy hair growth. Excellent treatment for skin care and skin therapy. Boost skin tone and complexion through intense hydration. Helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, scars, sunburns, stretch marks, and rashes. Can help treat chickenpox, acne, psoriasis, rash, itchiness, inflammation and dry eczema. Heal and repairs dry lips, cracking cuticles, and rough heels in record time. Prefect daily moisturizer to keep your beautiful skin young, healthy, and radiant.
My Thoughts
The first thing I notices when I tried this oil was the light nutty smell. It was faint and not over powering which I liked. The oil it’s self is thin and runny which led me to believe that it would be very lightweight. I also noticed that a little of this oil goes a long way, so this 2 oz bottle should last me for a long time. 
I tried applying it to my face after cleansing in the morning but I felt like the oil took a long time to absorb into my skin. It didn’t make to look greasy but it did add a slight sheen, and I didn’t want to apply makeup over it because of how long it took to sink in. If you are going to use Argan oil on your face I recommend doing it after cleansing at night before bed. I love applying a facial oil overnight so that it has plenty of time to sink in and I wake up with fresh glowy skin.  I also tried the Argan oil on my body and hair with much better results. It did a good job of sealing in the moisture on my hair and body, making my skin feel very smooth and my hair extremely soft. 

Available via Amazon

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Natures Bounty Hair Skin and Nail Gummies

Review: Natures Bounty Hair Skin and Nail Gummies

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ABOUT
Looking good and feeling great has never been this delicious! Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies contains just the right balance of nutrients to support lustrous hair, healthy nails and vibrant skin, all in a delicious strawberry flavored gummy.



Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies provides you with the vital nutrients your body needs to support your natural beauty from within. Vitamin E and Vitamin C are antioxidants. Vitamin E contributes to skin health, and Vitamin C is involved in collagen production and formation, which forms the basis for vibrant skin. Biotin helps to maintain healthy hair and promotes healthy nails by acting at the nail matrix, the base of the nail.

My Thoughts

I’ve been taking these vitamins for just over a month WITHOUT missing a day! Anyone who’s ever tried taking a hair, skin, and nail vitamin knows what a feat it can be to remember to take them everyday. Consistent use is key with vitamins and these make it so easy for me because I don’t need any water and they taste great. They taste so good that I actually have to stop myself from eating more than two a day. They have a sweet strawberry flavor that doesn’t taste medicinal at all. 
In my first month of use I have noticed that my naturally thin nails seems to be growing in stronger and longer. In my experience Biotin increases oil production in my skin, which is great for me because I have naturally dry skin. My skin all over my body has been less dry than usual in spite of the cold winter weather but I have not experienced any acne breakouts that I sometimes get when taking biotin supplements. I recommend drinking as much water as possible when taking a Hair, Skin and Nail vitamins to avoid getting breakouts. 
I’ve had my hair in a protective style for the past two weeks so I can’t see the full hair growth just yet but it does seem like my twists are growing out faster than usual. Before I installed my twists, I blew out my hair and it seemed much fuller and about a half inch longer than when I started! 🙂  Unfortunately hair in other parts of my body are growing faster than usual as well but it’s nothing a little wax and Veet can’t fix! If you have thinning brows that you’re trying to grow your brows back quickly I would definitely recommend these vitamins because my brows are growing out of control. 
Overall I will definitely be purchasing another bottle of these and adding them to my daily regimen for the next few months. I’ll try to remember to do an update when I take down my hair to see if there’s been any significant changes. 

Available at Walmart, Target & Amazon

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