Recently, I've been very curious and intrigued by this specific line. I'm looking into incorporating more salon quality products (i.e. Joico, Abba, Phyto Organics etc.) into my regimen, sooner or later. I've heard some good things about this line through my research and that the Humectin is way better than Nexxus Humectress (which I never liked much, so I'm hoping this line lives up to the hype).

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Nexxus Phyto Organics Theratin Extreme Moisture 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.

Phyto Organics Theratin Shampoo 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.

Nexxus Phyto Organics Humectin Extreme Moisture Conditioner

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

Phyto Organics Humectin corrects dry, brittle hair with a moisturizing blend of vitamins, minerals, Manuka Honey, and Coconut Milk, rendering hair smooth, soft, and silky. Pamper yourself with soothing aromatherapy essences of Sandalwood and Lime.

Nexxus Phyto Organics Luxxtress Leave-in Hair Moisturizer

This fast-absorbing, luxurious replenisher moisturizes, conditions, and detangles hair.

• Phyto Organics Luxxtress conditions and detangles hair instantly. A leave in, lightweight hair moisturizer. No rinsing.
• Contains sunscreen to shield hair from damaging UV rays.
• Provides antioxidant protection against harsh environmental elements with Green Tea and Vitamins A and E.
• Phyto Organics Luxxtress provides thermal protection.
• Hair looks lustrous and healthy.

♥ Sunshyne

ETA (June 14th 2009): I was in a huge rush prior to taking these photos so I wasn't able to add the steps I took to achieve this look. It's very simple. Here's what I did:

Shampoo'd with Creme of Nature (red label)
Lightly Conditioned in the shower with Silk Elements Cholesterol (3mins with plastic cap)
Rinsed
T-shirt dried (5mins)
Sectioned off my hair in 6 parts
Moisturized with Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Lotion (small dime size amount)
Detangled with a wide tooth comb from the ends up
Sealed with Curls Whipped Creme (just a dab)
Applied a little amount of Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil to my ends

After braiding each braid, I rolled up the ends as if I were to pin curl my hair, I stopped rolling the ends after 2 rolls then I clipped the ends with small barrettes (didn't feel like using rollers..lol)

I tied my hair with a satin scarf, then went to bed. All I did was unravel the braids in the AM and added my accessories (silver flower clips)

That's It~






♥ Sunshyne

QUICK UPDATE:

I recently ran out of my precious Jamaican Black Castor Oil. I'm very disappointed, however, I do have a back up! =] So, for the rest of the Castor Oil Challenge (ends July 22nd) I will be using the regular clear Castor Oil I got from the Vitamin Shoppe (Home Health Brand, check the pic). I'm quite certain I will see the same results.

Other than that, the challenge is going smoothly. My new growth is kicking right now because it's thick and very coily - I love touching it. I'm supposed to be relaxing tomorrow, but because I don't have a camera as yet, I will be extending my relaxer to 11-12 weeks post (God help me).

♥ Sunshyne

Promises: Whipped Cream is the perfect product for natural styles (twists, locks, afros & more) for thick, kinky, curly 3c-4b hair! This thick, and ultra rich whipped cream has a warm vanilla cream fragrance that makes you want to eat it! It provides SUPERB curl definition, frizz protection all while providing moisture and sheen. Enriched with natural oils, exotic butters and nourishing extracts and botanicals. Also works great as gel substitute to smooth edges, slick hair, and to hold twists and locks in place.

Directions: Day 1 - Apply whipped cream to freshly cleansed/conditioned hair, while it is still wet. Moisturize with quenched curls moisturizer. Scrunch into hair, section by section. Allow hair to air dry. Day 2 - Refresh your curls with quenched curls moisturizer, and reapply whipped cream to curls as needed.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Certified Organic Sunflower Oil, Certified Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Cocoa Butter, Polyimide-1, Glyercin, Certified Organic Coconut Oil, Certified Organic Sweet Almond Oil, * Gardenia Essential Oil, Tahitian Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Avocado Oil, Plumeria Oil, Olive Oil, Sodium Carbomer, Centillica Asiatica, Panthenol, Octyl Palmitate, Polysorbate-80, Soy Tocopherols, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glyercin, Fragrance.

The Truth: I honestly have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this product that's why it took me forever to write a honest review about it. At times I love it (especially the vanilla scent) and other times it just did not work well with my hair. I get great results when I use it on damp (great for slicking edges with a satin scarf) or already moisturized hair, this way it acts as a sealant and it does a very good job at leaving my ends soft (which is pretty nice since it has a lot of penetrating oils). I've also used it on wet hair - just following the directions - and my hair felt like straw!!!

What I like most is the consistency of the product, it's very thick, creamy and potent, you don't need a lot to get the job done. I've had this product since Dec. and it's no where near empty. I would recommend this product as a winter sealant/moisturizer but more so a sealant. Will I repurchase in the future? Most likely no. I'll just use this one up until it's finished.


Price: $22.00 CAD 8 OZ

Hairlicious Rating: (3.5/5) Just Okay

♥ Sunshyne

Did You Know That...

Coconut Oil (prevents/stops hair fall and strengthens the hair) can penetrate 90% into the hair's cortex (hairs inner fiber), while olive oil can only penetrate up to 25% in the hair shaft (which is still good). Sunflower oil and sesame oil, they can penetrate 5% into the hair.

As far as I'm concerned, Avocado oil is also an inexpensive oil that penetrates into the hair's cortex very well (up there with Coconut Oil and Olive Oil), truly repairing the hair and not just coating the hair strand like most conditioners (never going past the cuticle).

A good way to incorporate these oils would be in the form of a prepoo (preferably overnight), hot oil treatment, or added in your Deep Conditioner. I would like to try prepooing with these oils all together (Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil) to see how my hair responds.

I've been doing a lot of research and these oils seem to be SUPREME in restoring your hair back to a healthy state. So far, I've been prepooing with EVOO overnight this week and I ADORE the results!! I've been eye-ing Avocado oil for some time now. I might just cave in and purchase it =]

♥ Sunshyne