MOROCCAN PEAR CONDITIONING CUSTARD
Gourmet Ingredients: Distilled Water, Opuntia ficus indica (moroccan pear oil), prunus avium(cherry kernal oil), uritca oil (nettle), cocos nucifera (coconut oil), aloe barbedensis leaf juice (aloe vera juice), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba seed oil), glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, rosa canina (rosehip fruit oil), BTMS, prunus amygdalus dulcis ( sweet almond) oil, theobroma caocas (cocoa) seed butter, Phenoyethanol (optiphen) citric acid, fragrance and LOVE!
Results: First and foremost, I love that the top seven ingredients are natural. My preference is that the top five ingredients are natural.
Slip: My coils are super tight and I don't think I'll ever be able to just run my fingers through my hair. When it comes to slip, I find the slip to be adequate. My first use of this conditioner was after a serious hair cut; so, my hair didn't have a bunch of knots impeding the conditioner's progress. I will attempt to keep my ends clean so detangling will never be a major issue.
Scent: The scent is artificial, but light. It actually smells like a dessert. Lemon tart or vanilla custard or something.
Performance: This conditioner provides an adequate amount of moisture. I applied it to shampooed hair, covered with plastic and sat under my bonnet dryer. My coils were super coily and soft. However, it was a rainy and humid day. Eventually, the canopy of my hair lost definition...which is a sign of the hair's internal dryness.
Repurchase: Something about the scent, texture and moisture of this conditioner didn't sit well with me. It meets my minimum performance standards, but it's not my favorite. I don't see myself trying this again. Maybe when it's available in more stores and with better discounts, I will give it another chance.
JANSYN'S MOISTURE MAX CONDITIONER
Ingredients: Distilled water, cocos nucifere(coconut milk),aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, theobrama cacao (cocoa) butter, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, simmondsia chinensia (jojaba) oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, olea europea (olive) oil, ricins communis(castor)seed oil, bitus vinifera (grape seed) oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, rosa canina (rose hip) oil, althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, equisetum arvense (horestail) leaf extract, urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract, behentrimonium methosulfate (BTMS), cetearyl alcohol, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, chloride tocopherol( vitamin E), phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol (optiphen), frangrance, citric acid and LOVE!
Results: I rarely hear anything about this conditioner and I totally slept on it. I've only used this conditioner once, but swoon!
Before using this conditioner, my hair was in an old wash and go style. Actually it had reached wash and fro state because the clumps and definition were gone. As pretty as afros are, the tangles are gnarly, so, I was pleased that this conditioner made my hair easy to detangle. I was also pleased by the amount of moisture it imparts.
I'm accustomed to having to squirt the entire bottle of product on my hair if I expect it to do anything. So, I regret applying so much product on the first use. As it turns out, this product is concentrated. Instead of applying more product to the dry spots, I'd mist with water to disperse the product for more coverage and slip.
The scent is a very natural, herbal sort of smell unlike the usual CR cupcake scent. The ingredients are superb and this is my new forever boo unless they change the formula.
ALGAE RENEW DEEP CONDITIONING MASK
Ingredients: Deoinized water, aloe vera juice, butyrospermum parkii(shea)butter, cocos nucifera (coconut oil), behentrimonium methosulfate (BTMS) cetyl alcohol, theobroma cacao (cocoa)butter, mangifera indica(mango)seed butter, cannabis sativa(hemp) seed oil, di panthenol, mel(manuka)honey, vegetable glycerin,camellia sinensis )green tea) extract, simmondsia chinensia(jojoba) seed oil, rosa canina(rose hip) fruit oil, bitis vinifera(grape)seed oil, oenothera biennis(evening primrose) oil,phenoxyethanol and capryly glycol(optiphen), blue green algae, dimethyl sulfone (msm), biotin, tocopheryl acetate(vitamin E), mentha piperita (peppermint)oil, scent and LOVE!
Results: My first impression is that this masque is super thick. The container is eight ounces which, for me, equates to approximately three uses.
Scent: There is an added scent, but it smells very natural like chocolate mint. It also contains cocoa butter and peppermint which could explain the natural-smelling fragrance. I enjoy the fragrance, but it lingers; so, I have to rinse thoroughly if I don't want it to overpower my leave-in.
Slip: The slip is adequate. I can improve the slip by adding water, but I also add oil for additional detangling ability.
Performance: I enjoy this mask. It replenishes my hair's moisture level and makes my coils more defined and less frizzy. It smells nice. It leaves my hair soft.
Repurchase: I will continue to purchase this mask. I'm currently on my third container.
COCONUT WATER PENETRATING HAIR TREATMENT
INGREDIENTS: Ionized water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Water), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower Seed) Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm Kernel) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Seed) Butter, Argania Spinosa (Argan Kernel) Oil, Heliantus Annuus (Sunflower Seed) Oil, Prunus Amygdulus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetal Oil, Tiare (Gardenia Tahitensis) Flower, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba Seed) Oil, Althaea Officianalis (Marshmallow Root) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf) Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Scent and Love.
Results: My first use, I left this conditioner in for 24 hours. I didn't intend to do that, but laziness took over. My hair was super soft when I rinsed. Actually, my hair felt a bit mushy when I rinsed. I do need to use it again for a proper review because it's unlikely that I'll ever leave a treatment in for that long again.
CURL LOVE MOISTURE MILK
Ingredients: Deionized Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice Bran) Oil, Aloe Barbadenis Leaf, Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Ternifolia (Macademia Nut) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Camellia (Green Tea) Sinensis Leaf, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Milk, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Slippery Elm (Ulmus Fulva) bark, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Scent and Love.
Results: On its own, this milk leaves my hair super soft and moisturized, but not shiny. When using this milk on its own, my coils maintain their definition for about two days. I prefer to use this as a leave-in under the Curl Maker. With the curl maker, my hair maintains its definition for 4-5 days, but around day three, it starts to feel dry. My hair is easily refreshed refreshed with water and sealed with an oil.
The scent varies from one use to the next. Sometimes, it smells like a sweet, vanilla dessert. Other times, it smells like vomit. Either way, the fragrance doesn't linger; so, that's not an issue.
For adequate moisture when used on its own, I need to use a lot of the product. My hair is medium porosity and the moisture does not last very long.
Lastly, this is not the most natural product. I like the first four or five ingredients of my hair product to be natural...not merely naturally "derived". I've never seen a Behentrimonium Methosulfate Tree (or Flower) ; so, it's unlikely that I will purchase this milk again.
ALOE WHIPPED BUTTER GEL
Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis(aloe vera gel), deionized water, macadamia integrifolia (macadamia) seed oil, persea(avocado) gratissima seed oil, simmondsia (jojoba) chinensis seed oil, prunus (sweet almond) dulcis oil, ricinus (castor) communis seed oil, behenetrimonium methosulfate and cetearyl alcohol(BTMS), camellia (green tea) sinensis, ulmus (slippery elm) eulva, ascorbic (vitamin C) acid, tocopherol (vitamin e), d-panthenol, phenoxyethanol/caprylyl glycol(optiphen), sorbic acid, scent and LOVE!
Results: First, this isn't much of a gel. More like a lightweight, whipped pudding/cream. It has the scent of a vanilla dessert or butter cream frosting...something sweet like that.
I've tried it as a styler and as a refresher/moisturizer for my wash & go. As a styler, contrary to the description, it does not provide any hold whatsoever. As a refresher, it does not moisturize my hair, but it doesn't say it will.
This product does not make my hair shiny in any way I've used it. As a refresher, it actually removes my natural definition and the shine my previous product may have created. However, as the description states, this gel leaves my hair very soft both ways I've used it. I really like it for the softness and when I want to wear my hair more shrunken and afro-y.
The only successful way I've used this butter gel was as a base leave-in for Curl Maker. I will continue to audition this butter gel because I like that the first seven ingredients are natural. I like that the texture is lightweight. I also enjoy the buttercream scent.
ALMOND JAI TWISTING BUTTER
Ingredients: Deionized water, behentrimonium methosulfate (BTMS)cetearyl alcohol, prunus dulcis(almond milk), prunusdulcis (almond)oil, cucurbita pepo(pumpkin)seed oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis(jojoba) seed oil, oryza sativa (rice)bran oil, macadamia ternifolia (macadamia nut)seed oil,olea europaea (olive)fruit oil, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, ulmus fulva bark extract (slippery elm), ricinus communis(castor)seed oil, aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice, honey, camellia sinensis(green tea)leaf extract, phenoxyethanol/caprylyl glycol(optiphen). sorbic acid, scent and LOVE!
Results: This butter works best for me as a 3rd layer. First, a leave-in, then an oil to seal, then this butter. The combination leaves my hair soft, shiny, and moisturized. On the first day, my hair will be more shrunken than usual; but opens up on subsequent days.
This product smells very good, enhances functionality of other products, and a small amount truly does go a long way. However, this is not a standalone product as described on the container. On its own, this butter dries out my hair. I must use protective layers of product to seal in moisture before applying this butter. I will not repurchase this butter.
COCONUT WATER "STYLE SETTER"
INGREDIENTS: Distilled Water (Aqua), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol ADN Caprylyl Glycol (Optiphen), Scent and Love!
Results: My hair begins to dry immediately after rinsing; so, I guess it has high porosity. I haven't been too impressed with Camille Rose's creams in the moisture department. I like the Curl Maker. It leaves my hair shiny and crunchety-crunchy. I've paired it with her other creams, but they fall short unless I use almost the entire container.
I was prepared to not be impressed by this one. After rinsing the conditioner from my hair, I immediately applied small blobs of this to my soaking wet hair in five sections. I liked the texture...thick and creamy. When applying it to my hair, I was very optimistic about the moisture levels. I sealed with the CR Growth Oil and went about my day. I was tempted to try this product on its own, but I have a phobia that my hair will crumble into dust if I don't apply oil. I only used the two products and they held up very well. My coils are naturally defined; so that wasn't an issue, but without gel, my hair was shrunkety-shrunken. I don't care about that, but you might. Next time, I'll use it with the Curl Maker...that's why I bought it.
I slept with my hair out on a silk pillowcase and it was pretty dry the next day. I refreshed the dry areas with water, a little growth oil and a little style setter and it was good as new.
I don't like the artificial coconut scent. Real coconuts aren't as coconut-y as this stuff. However, now that I know that this cream is best applied to my hair with a light hand, I'll be giving this one another chance. TBD...
CURL MAKER
Ingredients: Dionized water, pectin, coco nucifera(coconut )oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, panthenol, ricinus communis (caster) seed oil, althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, agava americana leaf extract, equisetum arvense (horsetail) extract, urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract, corn starch, xanthan gum, chondrus (seaweed) crispus, polysorbate 20, tocopheryl acetate (vitanin E), cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12), phenoxyethanol (optiphen nd) caprylyl glycol, fragance (parfum) and LOVE!
Results: It took a few tries to get the moisture balance right with this one. On its own, the curl maker was drying so a good leave-in was essential. I tried it with a few Camille Rose products as leave-ins.
First, the Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (which really isn't a gel). Both the curl maker and the "gel" are lightweight; so this wasn't a good combo for me. Not enough moisture.
Next, I tried it the Almond Jai twisting butter. Much better in the moisture department, but I used a lot of the butter and that stuff is expensive.
Lastly, I tried it with the Love Milk...probably my favorite combo. My hair was shiny and defined as with the Almond Jai, but the Love Milk is less expensive and in a better container.
With each combo, I applied the leave-in very heavy handedly to lock moisture into my hair, sealed with oil then applied the curl maker with praying hands. I never had flaking with either combo. I'm not sure if I would repurchase, but I'm glad I was able to finish the container.
AJANI GROWTH AND SHINE BALM
Ingredients: Cocoa wafers, rice bran oil, virgin palm kernel, babassu oil, murumuru butter, candulla, honey, castor jelly, biotin, castor oil, silky btms, ceteryl blend, natural scent and LOVE!
Results: I'm a fan of the cocoa scent and I like what it does for my hairline when I puff my hair...makes it shiny and provides light hold. My hair is fine; so, it doesn't take much to make my edges lie down. My hair is also afro-textured; so, it takes a good product to bring out the shine. I only use this product on my hairline/edges when I'm refreshing my puff. It's a botanical replacement for Eco styler.
I try not to be heavy-handed because once I used too much all over my hair and it caused build-up. I had to shampoo the stuff out of my hair. On the bright side, this balm is full of humectants and my hair was very shiny and moisturized at the time; so, I won't deduct stars. On the bad side, I use balms and pomades when it's cold and this product is pretty firm. That wouldn't have been a big deal, but the consistency of my container was grainy; so, I had to emulsify the little nuggets with my blow dryer before I could apply it to my edges, smooth my hair down and tie on a silk scarf.
COCOA NIBS & HONEY - ULTIMATE GROWTH SERUM
Ingredients: Virgin amla oil, virgin sesame seed oil, virgin coconut oil, golden jojoba oils, virgin olive oil, pressed macadamia oils, shebu ws, aromatic organic cocoa beans, organic honey, biotin, msm, remblica officinalis, bringaraj herbs, brahmi, btms, tea tree oil, naturally scented, and LOVE!
Results: I love the container. It allows me to apply the oil blend exactly where I want it go. I love that the scent is very light, with a hint of cocoa. I love that the consistency is light...nothing worse than a thick oil blend that starts to run down my face in Texas heat. I love the all natural ingredients list...particularly the amla oil. The only thing missing is a touch of castor oil.
To use: I moisten my hairline, apply this oil blend to seal and my edges are soft all day. I've been cruel to my edges using brushes and ponytailers/nylons that pull out my hair. I'm using this oil blend for shine, sealing, deep treatments, TLC and regrowth.
My preferred use is with a deep treatment. I apply the deep treatment, moisten with water, then apply this oil paying close attention to my ends, cover with plastic and sit under my bonnet dryer for up to an hour. After rinsing, my hair is always soft and my coils are defined.
