Phyto Organics Theratin Extreme Moisture Shampoo & Humectin Extreme Moisture Conditioner

Promises:

Shampoo - Helps restore and maintain hair's vital moisture balance, transporting ultra hydrating emollients into the hair shaft to provide incredible manageability, unsurpassed elasticity, and extraordinary shine.

Rejuvenates dry, brittle hair with an exotic blend of cleansing Soapbark, nurturing botanicals, and moisturizing Manuka Honey, rendering hair smooth, soft, and silky. Pamper yourself with soothing aromatherapy essences of Pineapple and Coconut.

Conditioner - This deep conditioner transports moisture to the innermost structure of the hair. The ultimate hair moisturizer for results you can see and feel. Vitamins, Minerals and Keratin Nucleic Acids combine to correct dry, damaged hair. Fortified with NexxuSpheres, the exclusive microsphere technology for time-release delivery of Ceramides, Nutrients, Antioxidant Vitamins and UVA/UVB Protectors.

Directions:

Conditioner - Aqua, stearalkonium chloride, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), cetearyl alcohol, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, leptospermum scoparium (manuka) honey (mel), hydrolyzed wheat protein, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium citrate, maganese citrate, polysor- bate 60, potassium sorbate, petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, disodium edta, dmdm hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, peg-40 castor oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, benzyl salicylate, linalool, limonene, parfum/fragrance, red 4 (ci 14700), yellow 5 (ci 19140), blue 1 (ci 42090), red 33 (ci 17200).

The Truth:

Shampoo - I've used this shampoo on numerous occasions i.e. after a prepoo and without one. I find that if I prepoo before hand, my hair retains more moisture as opposed to going straight into the shampoo'ing stage. This is the only way I will use it (after a prepoo). It is a little stripping due to the SLS. However, what I love most is the SCENT. It's a wonderful exotic tropical scent (smells like a Pina Colada drink). I'm not crazy over this shampoo, so I'm not sure if I will continue to use it.

Conditioner - Awesome conditioner, leave-in and deep conditioner. I must admit that it's not the greatest at detangling my hair when I'm 8 wks + post relaxer. I'm quite disappointed, but I figured since it doesn't have any silicone in the ingredients. At the same time, my NG is extremely coarse so anyone who has a hair type of 3b,c or 4a should have a better time at detangling their hair. This conditioner increases the moisture levels in my hair. Every time I use it I'm amazed at how moist, soft and thick my hair becomes.

Overall, I'm quite pleased with the duo, however, I think I might just stick with the conditioner- still undecided about the shampoo. I also noticed that these products have the same essential ingredient "Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein" as the Aveda Damage Remedy Line. This would be a great alternative, but for less! =]


Price: 2 for $30 CAD

Hairlicious Rating: (4.5/5) Very Good

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Promises: Are you looking to breathe life back into your dry, damaged, over processed hair?

Then look no further than the Hair Therapy Wrap. Using special gel packs, the Hair Therapy Wrap combined with your favorite deep conditioner will enhance its restorative healing properties. Studies show that the thermal properties of the Hair Therapy Wrap aide in deeper product penetration into the hair shaft. With consistent use your hair will feel & look stronger and healthier. The Hair Therapy Wrap does not require any electricity to heat, just microwave the assembled wrap, place securely on your head and enjoy continuous warm heat for up to 30 minutes. Works well with deep treatments, hot oils or reconstructors. One size fits most.

Directions: The Hair Therapy Wrap is a reusable, heated hair wrap. Place a gel pack in each pocket of the Hair Therapy Wrap. There are 2 rounded side gel packs and 1 middle gel pack.
Make sure that gel packs lay flat in each compartment. Heat to desired temperature in a microwave. See heating instructions.
1. Place disposable inner plastic cap on head.
2. Fit Hair Therapy Wrap over plastic cap with tail part towards back.
3. Then at the base of the neck, simply twist the fabric firmly for a snug, drip-proof fit.
4. Use the hook and loop strip to secure tail on the top of the wrap.
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Heating
Place assembled Hair Therapy Wrap in a domestic microwave oven. Heat for around 80 seconds depending on desired heat. Test the heat at 10 second intervals to find out the desired heating time for your microwave. Do not touch the gel packs directly.

Stove Top Heating:
1. Bring 3 qts of water to a rolling boil.
2. Remove gel packs from Heat wrap and immerse only gel packs in heated water with kitchen tongs for no more than 5 minutes.
Do not put the heat wrap in the boiling water.
3. Remove gel packs from boiled water with kitchen tongs.

Allow hot water to drain, let cool for 1 minute. If too hot, you may use cotton gloves to handle gel packs

Ingredients: The toweling cover is 100% cotton and machine washable with gel packs.

The Truth: I got the Hair Therapy Wrap from HoneyFig earlier this week. I pushed back my relaxer just so that I can see how it works on hair that is 10 weeks post relaxer filled with coarse new growth. I followed the directions completely and I used the HTW for my light protein treatment and for my moisture deep treatment afterward. I'm shocked to say that the HTW remained warm for up to 30 mins plus. It gets really hot right out the microwave and then gradually cools off around 25-30mins (no lie). I felt so free walking around the house with it on my head. My hooded dryer holds me hostage with every deep condition, so this was a nice change!

After applying my leave-in conditioner, my hair felt extremely soft and supple, maybe a little too much. I couldn't keep my hands out of my hair!!! Honestly!!! My hair felt strong, super soft, fluffy and smooth once it was completely air dried. Don't get me wrong, my hair normally feels this way after a deep condition with my hooded dryer, but this took it to another LEVEL, remember I am 10 WEEKS POST relaxer. Overall, my hair was left with more moisture than it usual has at the end of my wash day. I am pleased.

What I like most is that it's very simple to use (young girls can use this), machine washable, and it's convenient. I can't wait to use this for future hot oil treatments :-]

Price: $26.00 CAD

Click here to Purchase the Hair Therapy Wrap From HoneyFig.com

Hairlicious Rating: (4/5) Very Good

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Part 3 is on the way...the countdown begins!!

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Part 3 will be taking place in exactly ONE WEEK.

I have some EXCITING NEWS for all my Hairlista Members participating, be sure to check out the Castor Oil Challenge Part 3 Group on www.Hairlista.com to find out more!!! HURRY UP...nowwwww

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