Ever wonder what the real difference was between a clarifying shampoo and a chelating shampoo?  I did.  I knew that they are both used to remove ‘stuff’ from the hair but when should one be used over the other or were they interchangeable?  I needed answers to those questions and I decided to do a little research which I will share here in case anyone else has the same questions. Clarifying Clarifying is a deep cleansing.  It is the process whereby you remove buildup from the surface of the hair.  Buildup includes grease, silicones, product, sebum, and dirt.   Clarifying...

This wash day I decided to give the Ojon gift pack I received for Xmas another go .  This was about the third time I’ve used it. First up was the Restorative Mask.  As directed I covered my hair with the restorative mask and combed through for even distribution.  Since I was busy, that stayed on for about 9-10 hours while I got some work done. I then shampooed with the Hydrating Shampoo about 3 times (my hair felt very coated) before using the Hydrating Conditioner.  The conditioner did a good job of softening some of the stripping I received from the shampoo.  Nothing like Kenra, but...

Miss Jessie’s Claims: Wanna boost? This potent emulsion packs the punch you need for pogo stick oingy boingy curls. Great for Fingerstyling, 2 Strand Twists, Spiral Rod Sets, Relaxed Hair seeking curly styling and Transitioners, Silkeners and Texturizers. Ingredients*: Water, Parafinium Liquidum, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Fragrance, Carbomer, Wheat Amino Acids, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Avocado Oil, Coconut oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Oleth-5, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnanate, Disodium EDTA, DMDM hydantion, Iodopropynyl, Butylcarbanate,...

Hamadi Claims: Hamadi Shea Leave In adds body and shine to fine hair without weighing it down. Creates soft looks, straight of wavy, with no trace of stickiness.  Natural sunscreen in shea butter protects hair and scalp.  Dehydrated, heat-damaged hair will benefit the most from this hydrator, while all hair types can gain a silky, luminous texture. Essential Oils:  Lemongrass, Verbena, Ylang Ylang and Lavender. Made with 100% Organic Essential Oils and Plant Extracts.  Completely Biodegradable.  Absolutely No Artificial Ingredients.  No Perfumes or Colors. Ingredients: Aqua, Caprylic/Capric...

Carol’s Daughter Claims: The Tui Leave-in-Conditioner is a delicious herbal blend that weightlessly conditions with hydrating ingredients while controlling fly-aways, unmanageable hair and restoring hair’s natural health. Used as a daily leave-in or revitalizing mist, Tui Leave-in Conditioner’s excellent detangling properties replenish essential moisture delivering a delightful cocktail of fruit fragrances! Benefits: Replenishes essential moisture, controls fly-aways and unmanageable hair No harsh, moisture-stripping detergents Infused with lavender, calendula, chamomile, rose,...