Beauty Review- VitaCost: Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner #NaturalHairCare

I was very excited to start working with Vitacost to review two of the products available on their website. They have a giant variety of items from beauty & personal care products to baby items, vitamins and more!

I was sent the sulfate-free Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Shampoo and Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Conditioner. I had never had the chance to review any Deep Steep products before (Vitacost ONLY sells all natural products.)

"Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner instantly tames frizz and fly-aways to reveal natural softness and shine. A luxurious lather cleanses hair cuticles while Extracts of Pomegranate and Corn Silk safeguard hair from humidity and frizz."

This shampoo and conditioner duo is all natural, pure, and sulfate free. Absolutely no harsh chemicals and paraben free. This means a lot to me because I don’t have to use a separate shampoo and conditioner on my kids, I can just use these!

The shampoo gently cleanses the hair while immediately taming unmanageable hair. It reduces frizz and fly-aways and leaves nothing but naturally healthy, smooth, shiny hair. I can use this about 2-3 times a week and still reap the benefits of having smooth hair!

I can’t use it everyday because my hair is naturally oily. Using it every other day or twice a week (in mixture with a clarifying shampoo on the odd days) keeps my hair looking amazing! As soon as I used it I could see a difference in the amount of strays and frizz that were noticeable before. I could see the damaged, dry parts turn silky and I LOVED it.

The only thing I had a problem with was the shampoo was a little runny. It was more watery consistency, and I’m not really used to that. So, when I use this I pop the top and squeeze it right onto my head when I’m in the shower. If not, it’s so runny that it sometimes splatters straight onto the tub floor. Other than that this duo gets a 10/10.

The conditioner is something I can’t live without. Even on the days I don’t use the shampoo, I use the conditioner. I’ve been pairing it with a Clarifying shampoo every other day (and then using it with the deep steep shampoo on the others). My hair has never looked healthier. It doesn’t weigh my hair down or make it look oily.

It smells amazing! I love the smell of this! The smell is so clean and fresh (like freshly dried clothes). I can’t describe it. It doesn’t have a feminine, flowery smell so this would be just as good for a man as a woman. The scent of this duo stays with me for awhile. When people get near me they can smell it and compliment me- they think it’s my perfume.

I even use this on my son and daughter. Her stays beautiful and sleek all day, even after recess and naptime at school.

Get Yours: Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Shampoo and Deep Steep Glossy Smoothing Conditioner $8.29 a piece

 

-Jessica

Review: Acure Moroccan Argan Oil & Stem Cell Shampoo

Out of all the natural shampoo’s I’ve tried, Acure Organics is the best of the best. Most natural shampoo’s do NOT lather very well. They seem to feel like I’m washing my hair in gel. Sure they have all natural ingredients, but I don’t feel like my hair is CLEAN after washing with them. Acure shampoo’s lather AND have natural ingredients!

The Moroccan OIl and Argan Stem Cell Shampoo is absolutely AMAZING. I have straight, medium, and (more) oily hair. I have to be careful what I use because the next morning when I wake up (depending on the product) – sometimes my hair would look like I never washed it at all.

It will look weighed down and absolutely gross. With this shampoo- I can wash AND condition (with Acure Lemongrass Conditioner) and still wake up the next morning with my hair still smelling like I just stepped out of the shower!

I let my mom try some because she was always complaining that her hair was limp and lifeless. She wanted it to look more healthy and vibrant. Just the small amount I gave her (enough for about 3-4 washes) she said her hair had took a 180* turn. She said it looked healthier, shinier, and it lasted all day.

Argan oil is a marvelous protectant and treatment. (It’s awesome for the body too.) I love that Acure has added this ingredient in just about every product they make.

The benefits:

*It hydrates in a natural way (hence why it doesn’t make my hair look oily the next day).

*It efficiently stops the roughness, dryness, and breaking of hair and hair cuticles.

*Helps the growth of hair.

*It forces itself through the hair shaft and pores to heal and protect the hair, while enhancing the elasticity.

*Makes uncontrollable and unmanageable hair smoother and easier to manage.

*Has natural antioxidants that strengthen the hair and repairs damage.

*Has Vitamin E- which is a natural hair treatment (so you aren’t having to use extra protectants)'

*It is non-greasy, and adds natural moisture to the hair and locks in it—so your hair isn’t frizzy by the end of the day!

*Color treated hair can become very dry, brittle, and can start to crack overtime—Argan Oil restores the luster, shine, and healthiness that coloring the hair will take away. It also increases the life of you hair!

I LOVE this shampoo and will be purchasing more (AND the conditioner to go with it).

I absolutely love the packaging of all Acure products too! They are all designed differently, and very beautiful!

BUY IT:  The Moroccan Argan OIl & Stem Cell Shampoo for $10.99

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Acure Organics- Lemongrass + Argan stem cell Shampoo & Conditioner

I have tried many many different natural shampoo’s. Most of them didn’t really “clean” my hair. I’d wash it and then an hour later it would look like it had never been washed. Hardly any of them actually gave me a clean that I could handle.

I know it’s because I have naturally oily hair, but I want even a natural shampoo to clean my hair the way I want it. I had never really been happy with a natural shampoo because they didn’t lather up and make my hair feel “clean”.

The natural shampoos do not lather up nicely, they feel more like putting lotion on the hair. My hair was always easy to tangle WHY the shampoo was in my hair and after it was dry even if I wore conditioner. I wasn’t happy with natural shampoo’s until NOW.

Acure Organics have some amazing choices with natural shampoo’s and conditioners. I ended up getting a chance to review their Lemongrass + Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Lemongrass + Acure Stem Cell Conditioner.

This is a clarifying shampoo that is safe for everyday use. If you aren’t sure what a clarifying shampoo does- it cleans the hair from all the build-up from hair products and conditioners. Hard water, mineral deposits, and even your other shampoo can also cause buildup. Clarifying shampoo strips the hair of all those unwanted products that build up on the hair leaving it lifeless, dull, and greasy.

Most clarifying shampoos can only be used once a month or maybe twice, not more. This is gentle enough to take on as an everyday shampoo. It’s also fine to use on color treated hair, which I have. I needed a clarifying product but not one that would wash my hair color out as well.

This really does leave my hair not only soft and manageable, but tangle-free and SO shiny. This takes it up a notch on the amazing level though, because of all the other “corresponding” ingredients.

Avocado Oil provides vitamin B12 and moisture. Organic Argan Oil Argan Stem Cells CoQ10 help support hair keratin and strengthen the follicle connection. The lemongrass cleanses and clarifies. So all of these ingredients work together to make an AMAZING smell and product! I LOVE it!

I love the refreshing, invigorating scent of lemongrass. I love that they have a quirky saying on the back with the directions “Feel free to belt out some horrible 80’s tune that you listen to when nobody’s around.”

The conditioner is very moisturizing and just adds to the silky shine that the shampoo gives me. It’s gentle enough that I can use it on my 3 year old daughter with no complaints.

You can buy the Lemongrass + Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and Lemongrass + Acure Stem Cell Conditioner. for $10.99 each on the Acure website.

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Jessica Renee

Review: nuNAAT Deep Shampoo & Conditioner, Leave-in Reconstructor, & Intensive Hair Mask

Until last June I hadn’t dyed my hair in more than 4 years. I just left it as it was, same boring brunette/blonde mixture. It’s really weird because it’s lighter in the summer, darker in the winter..

(SEE how healthy it looked?)

This summer, I was really REALLY thinking about dying my hair a really dark brown or black. I ended up getting a free coupon, so I just went for it. Dark Brown with a mixture of a red.

Then I ended up getting some Jet black and putting low-lights in it. THEN I dyed it again a month later (BRIGHT RED). It ended up blending perfectly with the black to create a deep maroon/black color. I LOVE the color, but I could definitely feel my once silky soft locks turning not so silky!

I was excited when I got a chance to review the nuNAAT Brazilian Keratin Product line. They ended up sending me 4 items; the Deep Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner, Liquid Keratin Leave-in Reconstructor, & the Intensive Hair Mask.

This entire Keratin system was beyond brilliant. They all work together to repair cuticles of the hair, repair and reconstruct hair fibers, seal the hair cuticles, restore natural shine and softness, reduces volume and frizz, and to make hair more healthy. ALL of this without any formaldehyde and sodium-chloride!

This is recommended for people who have dyed hair, chemically processed hair, or just overly tired! It works for any and all hair types and is safe for every day use!

The first step is of course the shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo has a suitable lather to it. It is concocted with mild surfactants, keratin, and amino acids, which furnishes a deep cleansing without being rough on the hair.  The Conditioner includes keratin and amino acids, which function to decrease frizz and train unruly hair. They left my hair feeling soft, smooth, moisturized, and smelling great!

 

The second step is the Liquid Keratin Leave-in Reconstructor. This is a non-rinse formula. A considerable amount should be used all over the hair, make sure you rub it in for a minute or so. Blow dry as you normally would and then straighten with a  flat iron to seal the hair cuticles. This causes the keratin to access the hair fibers effortlessly.

The last step is the Intensive Hair Mask. It is rubbed in after your hair has been shampooed for an intensely deep hydration. Let it sit for 10 minutes & then rinse well.

My hair texture has vastly improved, it has definitely done a 180* here. The ends that were beginning to split, are beginning to heal. The brittleness, brokenness, and rough ends are no longer detectable! This is a huge relief to me. I take huge pride in my hair, always have! I didn’t mean to end up coloring it SO much, but I am glad that nuNAAT has helped me out for making those unthinkable choices.

My hair definitely has more shimmer, shine, and luster to it. It was beginning to look dull because it stayed frizzy and unmanageable because I’d been overdoing it. Now it looks like there isn’t a blow dryer, flat iron, and dye job been done on it! I am SO happy with the results. I’ve only been using this for a little over a month!

Although these products have helped my hair regaining it’s natural health, it doesn’t weigh my hair down. I was glad because my hair is naturally oily at the roots anyway. I did want the help, but I didn’t want my hair to look like it hadn’t been washed. Glad to report that it didn’t make my hair look oily in the least little bit! Thumbs up ALL the way around from this way!

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nuNAAT is available at most Walgreens and Sallys (a store locator by zip code is available on nuNAAT's Facebook page.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

 

Jessica Renee

 

Enjoy! Luxury Shampoo & Conditioner Review

I was sent the Luxury Shampoo & Conditioner from Enjoy. These products are considered to be professional quality and are used by salons all the time. I couldn’t agree with them more. I have never experienced more of a hydrated yet not weighed down oily look.

I have oily hair, and I have to wash it almost every day so it doesn’t look like I NEVER wash my hair. This shampoo and Conditioner Duo have shaped my hair into a manageable, silky sheen. I can skip washing it every day now!  They are both thick and creamy and you can FEEL the luxurious silky ingredients in this when you rub it in the palms of your hands.

Just a tad bit of this goes a long way. I love when you don’t have to use an entire handful of shampoo to get it to lather the way it’s supposed to. I have had these for 3 weeks and haven’t even used a quarter of the bottle!

This leaves my hair with such a clean feeling, and it smells so AWESOME. The best part is that it washes out easily, leaving no residue behind. My hair is usually very fine, and this creates a HUGE amount of volume that I’ve never experienced with just a shampoo and conditioner before.


I didn’t have a huge amount of split ends, but I had enough of them. Blow-drying and straightening really cause the ends to split. I also haven’t had a haircut in over a year. This helps out SO much with split ends and frizziness.

My hair was SO smooth and felt SO naturally healthy. After just ONE wash you can tell a difference in the hair texture. It is a sulfate free set, so you don’t have to worry about it being so chemically processed that it might hurt you in the long run.

At the end of the day AND even the next morning I can still smell the glorious scent of this shampoo and conditioner. When they arrived in the box, I didn’t have to worry about them seeping out everywhere, because it was taped shut.

You can buy this DUO set Luxury Shampoo & Conditioner from the website here. (See Salon Locator)

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Disclosure: I was sent products for review purposes only, I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are 100% my own and completely honest.
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