Showing posts with label styling gel. Show all posts
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Monday, July 25, 2022

Royal Locks Curl Care Haircare Review

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Royal Locks Haircare offers a wonderful range of products formulated for the precise needs of curly and wavy hair. Given that I have naturally curly hair, I was very eager to try this brand since their products are made with my hair in mind.

About Royal Locks,

Royal Locks Curl Care was born in 2014 when a classic curly girl got tired of mixing multiple gels and creams to get the benefits she desired. It became apparent to her the curl community was seeking an effortless approach to curl care.

The idea of Pro Curl Cream Gel was born. Pro Curl takes a multi-functional approach to traditional curl care to nourish your locks like a cream and defines and holds them like a gel. Since then, our product line has expanded to offer the best curl support, from shower to style, to give you beautiful locks from waves to curls to coils.

It all started with having her first child. When Casey Simmons experienced all the hormonal changes of motherhood, her formerly pin straight hair became wavy. Struggling with her new identity as a mom, her different look added an extra layer to figure out. But it’s just hair, right? Wrong. Casey knew finding confidence and balance would take time, but she liked that her new wavy look seemed to express who she is: unique, approachable and fun. So, she started with the hair.

Of course, finding the right products was a journey in itself! Casey’s research found that many women like her experience changes in hair texture throughout their lives or choose to stop straightening and wear their hair naturally curly. These women were also overwhelmed when attempting to understand how to manage their new curly patterns. Additionally, they too felt a connection between their look and individuality. Changing your hair changes how you feel, and for many it is important to have your look represent the real you.

When Casey discovered Royal Locks Curl Care, she loved that the products worked with simple steps that fit into her new lifestyle while delivering beautiful results.
Royal Locks Clean Curls Shampoo ($17.00 for 7.5 oz. from Royal Locks): This sulfate-free, and non-stripping or drying shampoo, gently and thoroughly cleans the hair without leaving behind a greasy residue that weighs it down. It is a low-lather shampoo that is satisfying to use and it rinses clean. It offers curly hair hydration and manageability, and it has a pleasant light aroma. You can also purchase the Royal Locks Curl Cleansing Set ($35.00 from Royal Locks) which includes their shampoo and conditioner.

According to Royal Locks,

A gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for curly hair that won’t strip the natural oils your curls need to create their best shape. Our pH balancing shampoo is sulfate free, low lather, to keep curls fresh and maintain an important foundation of moisture + hydration.

Features:
- For all waves, curls, and coils
- Sulfate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free
- Shine, softness
- Creates a foundation of healthy hair with moisturize + hydration
- Safe for color-treated or permed hair

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Lauryol Glutamate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MIPA, Aqua (and) Sodium Levulinate (and) Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium PCA, D-Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Macadamia Seed Oil.
Royal Locks Curl Quench Conditioner ($19.50 for 12 oz. from Royal Locks): This lightweight, and ultra-emollient, conditioner is incredibly nourishing and hydrating, and it gives curly and wavy hair all of the pampering and moisture that it needs, but without ever weighing it down and leaving it feeling greasy. It fights frizz and fly-aways and leaves curls bouncy and supple. It has a light, and pleasant, aroma, but it is neither long-lasting, nor in the least bit cloying.

According to Royal Locks,

One of the best conditioners for curly hair created to nourish and protect waves, curls, and coils without weighing them down. Made with argan oil, macadamia seed oil and amino acids to penetrate, hydrate and heal for soft, bouncy curls.

Argan oil-based conditioner that provides weightless moisture + repairs damage. For all types of wave curls, classic curls, and coil curls of all textures and thickness.  

Features:
- Protects and maintains moisture + hydration
- Repairs Damage 
- Safe for color treated or permed hair
- Nourishing and lightweight to support coil curls that are easily damaged \

Directions: Work into curls. Leave product in hair for two minutes while detangling curls, allowing it to penetrate the hair shaft, hydrate and heal. Rinse.

Ingredients: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Argan Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Dimethicone, D-Panthenol, Amodimethicone, Macadamia Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Triethyl Citrate (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Benzoic Acid, Aqua (and) Wheat Amino Acids (and) Soy Amino Acids (and) Arginine HCl (and) Serine (and) Threonine.
Royal Locks Pro Curl Cream Gel ($22.00 for 7.5 oz. from Royal Locks): This is a concentrated curl cream, and therefore it is essential to take a less-is-more approach. it is lightweight and nourishing, and it does an exemplary job fighting frizz and fly-aways while defining curls. It offers hold, while leaving curls soft, touchable and moisturized. It has a light and clean aroma that isn't long-lasting or cloying. 

According to Royal Locks,

Our 3-in-1 lightweight curl cream gel was created to make curls work for you. This unique original, proprietary blend of high-performing ingredients plus natural botanicals works to create well-defined curls while holding shape, moisturizing, taming frizz and drying with a touchable softness. Created for Classic Curls of fine to medium texture

This product is concentrated. If you use too much and get a cast or crunch you’re not loving, don’t fret. Just combine a tiny amount of leave-in conditioner + water in your hard and scrunch hair upwards- your curls will hold, but the crunch will be moisturized and soft.

Features:
- Tames frizz
- Define, enhance, hold with softness
- Sulfate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free
- All-in-one curl definer
- Moroccan Argan oil for moisturizing
- Safe for silver, color-treated, or permed hair
- Styling Method: Wet Styling. Follow up with Party Curl Activating Spray for touch-ups
- *If you prefer Damp Styling try Dream Cream.

Directions: Wet styling. Applying cream gel to sopping wet hair. The water and heat help activate the product. Creates beautiful, well-defined curls with touchable softness. It also reduces frizz.

After turning the shower off, stay in the shower area and dispense a nickel size (it’s concentrated!) of Pro Curl Cream Gel. Distribute evenly into SOPPING WET HAIR.
Scrunch curls with tee shirt or microfiber towel to help them form & remove excess water.

Plop curls on top of head in tee shirt or towel, let air dry (NO touching, it causes frizz), or if you prefer, diffuse.

Ingredients: Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, Parfum, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, dl-alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzoic Acid.
Overall Assessment: If you have waves or curls, you owe it to yourself to place Royal Locks on your must-try list. A+

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Sunday, July 10, 2022

MIELLE Organics Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger for Dry & Curly Hair

 
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MIELLE Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Haircare Collection is an amazing haircare brand that makes astoundingly effective products for curly hair, and Mielle's moisture loving products smell delectable and are a pleasure to use. I reviewed the MIELLE Organics Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In HERE.

About MIELLE Organics,

MIELLE Organics is a hair care and beauty brand that believes healthier ingredients encourage healthier hair and skin.

Since inception, MIELLE Organics products have taken the hair care market by storm! Monique Rodriguez founded MIELLE in 2014 after her healthy, hair care regimen for her tailbone-length hair became somewhat of a craze among her social media followers. The company began on the back on one product, the Advanced Hair Formula, a unique proprietary blend of herbs, amino acids and minerals to support healthy hair, skin, nails, and immune system.

In addition to her work with MIELLE, Monique is recognized as a leader in the business community as well as a role model among adult women and girls. She has been recognized in publications such as Allure, Black Enterprise, Sophisticate’s Black Hair, and Essence.com, in addition to popular, national daytime television talk shows – The Steve Harvey Show, The Real, and The Wendy Williams Show. Monique has also been endorsed by the celebrity community, a known favorite of “Black-ish” actress, Yara Shahidi.
MIELLE Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Hair Butter ($9.99 for 12 oz. from Mielle Organics, Target, Amazon, WalmartSally Beauty and CVS): This incredible hair butter is a deeply nourishing and moisturizing treatment that is a serious godsend for dry and curly hair, but it also revives curls and seriously adds shine.

According to MIELLE Organics,

Bring thirsty hair back to life with MIELLE Organics’ moisturizing hair butter! It’s great for almost any step in your hair care routine, from after your shower to right before you style. Our natural formula is packed with healthy ingredients like coconut oil, avocado oil, ginger oil, and orange and lemon extract, helping your hair retain moisture while adding shine. It’s a great product to add before you start styling, especially if you love looks like twist-outs, braid-outs, or banty knots! Our Moisture Rx hair butter is made to save dry, thirsty curls!

Features:
• Locks in moisture
• Boosts shine
• Works on damp or dry hair

Directions: Apply hair butter to sectioned damp or dry hair. Finger comb or comb through to evenly distribute product before braiding or twisting. Allow hair to air dry or sit under dryer. Perfect for twist-outs, braid outs, and bantu knots, style as desired.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, VP/VA Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin, Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Panthenol, Steareth-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol.

MIELLE Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Overnight Conditioner ($9.99 for 12 oz. from MIELLE OrganicsTarget, Amazon, WalmartSally Beauty and CVS): If you have dry, curly hair, then you already know how important it is to use overnight conditioners periodically. When your hair is particularly dry, and in desperate need of hydration, then this Overnight Conditioner is just what you are looking for. It deeply nourishes and moisturizes those dry tresses, and it makes hair silky smooth and far more manageable the next day.

According to MIELLE Organics,

Give your hair the added hydration it desperately needs with MIELLE Moisture Rx! Mielle’s overnight conditioner can not only help restore important moisture to your hair while you sleep, but it also gives your look a jumpstart for the next day! This Moisture Rx formula is made to provide deep hydration, protect you from split ends, and leave your hair feeling soft and silky. Bring life back to your dry, thirsty curls, and do it with natural ingredients like avocado oil, shea butter, and coconut oil! Simply apply this overnight conditioner from the ends of your hair to the roots, protect it with a shower cap while you sleep, and rinse out in the morning before you shampoo for great results.

Features:
• Infused with ginger and avocado
• Restores your hair’s hydration while you sleep
• Prevents split ends

Directions: Apply to hair working from ends to the root, allow conditioner to stay in your hair overnight. Apply shower cap for added protection. Rinse conditioner in the morning prior to shampooing.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin, Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit (Amla) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Dipropylene Glycol.

MIELLE Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Scalp Treatment ($9.99 for 2 oz. from MIELLE OrganicsTarget, Amazon, WalmartSally Beauty and CVS): Often times dry and curly hair is accompanied by a dry scalp, and if this is the case for you, then this wonderful oil-based scalp treatment is a must-have. It nourishes and moisturizes the scalp and the menthol and ginger feel refreshing and exhilarating.

According to MIELLE Organics,

A dry scalp can be very irritating, especially when your hair is in a protective style. Find relief with MIELLE'S Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Scalp Treatment! Spray as much of this product as you need on your scalp and enjoy the effects of natural ingredients like coconut oil, avocado, peppermint oil, and ginger extract. It’s a great treatment for when you are in between washes, and it takes just a few simple steps to use. Hydrate and soothe your scalp with just a few sprays!

Features:

• Provides relief for a dry scalp
• Infused with menthol, ginger, and avocado oil
• Easy to use

Directions: Part hair into sections and spray a liberal amount on affected area on scalp. Do not rinse.

IngredientsIsopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorious (Safflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Menthol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil.

MIELLE Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Styling Gel ($9.99 for 12 oz. from Mielle OrganicsTarget, Amazon, WalmartSally Beauty and CVS): This is the styling gel by which other styling gels should be judged. This formula moisturizes that hair, and since it contains no alcohol it doesn't dry or damage dry hair. It neither flakes, nor leaves hair crunchy, and it has the perfect amount of hold to enhance curls without making hair feel stiff.

According to MIELLE Organics,

From twist-outs and braid-outs to beautiful curl definition or the perfect ponytail, you could use this natural styling gel! MIELLE'S moisturizing styling gel not only offers great hold, but also deep hydration, so you can give your locks the love they deserve. Our formula utilizes natural ingredients like ginger and avocado oil as well as lemon and orange extract for an incredible scent. With this natural styling gel, you can achieve the look you want without sacrificing healthy hydration. Apply to dry hair and get started!

Features: 
• Non-flaking holding gel
• No alcohol, no carbomer, no crunch!
• Moisturizing formula

Directions: Apply product to wet or dry hair and style as desired. Optional, for best results: apply Mielle® Mint Almond Oil while hair is still wet for added conditioning and to reduce potential flaking. *Product might be very slippery during application, allow hair to fully dry.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Glycerin (Vegetable), Xanthan Gum, Laureth 23, Fragrance (Parfum), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Overall Assessment: This is an incredible collection for dry and curly hair, and I am just thrilled by the results.

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