Review: SixThirteen by Chaz Dean Daily Cleansing Treatment

Hey gals! I’m back for another product review. If you’re a frequent reader, you know I love Wen by Chaz Dean. I’ve tried multiple products from the line, and I’ve liked every single one. So…I’ve been eyeballing the SixThirteen Daily Cleansing Treatment since it was introduced, last year I believe. Well, love from afar no more, I got it, and I LOVE it. Let’s get to it.

Review: L'Oreal Evercreme Cleansing Conditioner

If you’ve read any of my posts about hair in the last 2 years, you probably know I don’t do sulfates. My hair + sulfates= utterly craptastic hair days. I’d been seeing the new L’Oreal Evercreme Cleansing Conditioner all over the place; drugstores, supermarkets, blogs, message boards, etc. I passed it on many of my excursions, I kept telling myself, You don’t need it, you have enough hair stuff. You’ve run out of room, use other stuff up before you buy anything. Of course, being the product junkie that I am, I caved and bought it.

Review: Wen Winter Vanilla Mint Cleansing Conditioner

Spa-like shower experience? Check. Delicious smell? Check. Cleans effectively without stripping my hair? Check. Conditions my hair, leaving it soft and moisturized? Check. The newest addition to the Wen Cleansing Conditioner lineup, Winter Vanilla Mint is my absolute favorite Wen product to date.

Review: Wen Fall Ginger Pumpkin Cleansing Conditioner

It’s that time again, review time! As you all probably know by now, I gave up sulfates long ago, they’re drying and damaging and just aren’t very good for your hair. The very first product I ever used that was sulfate-free was Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner, and since then have used several of the other Wen cleansers. I’ve liked everyone I’ve tried, and the newest addition is no exception; Fall Ginger Pumpkin. 

Wen Fall Ginger Pumpkin is similar to the other Wen Cleansing Conditioners, but also completely different. It’s got the same amount of slip, which is great for detangling, and it gets foamy/frothy just like the others. But the things I noticed that really set Fall Ginger Pumpkin apart were how much more moisturizing it is, and how much creamier it’s consistency is. Sweet Almond Mint, Lavender, and Pomegranate are white in color and very thick, more of a balm than cream. Fall Ginger Pumpkin on the other hand is very, very creamy and rich. 

Wen Pomegranate on left, Fall Ginger Pumpkin on right. See the difference?

Wen Fall Ginger Pumpkin has been great for counteracting the dryness that Fall brings out in my hair. My hair is dry year-round, but cold weather brings out Sahara qualities like nothing else. 

I'm sure you can guess from the name Fall Ginger Pumpkin, as to what the smell is like. I thought it'd smell more like food or something, but it really doesn't. I don't know that I can actually describe the scent, it doesn't remind me of any Pumpkin scents I've ever smelled, so I'm guessing it's strong on the Ginger. It's sort of a spicy smell, which I like. However, I can guarantee that because it's a strong enough scent, it's something you'll either love or hate.

So ladies, Wen Fall Ginger Pumpkin has been another hit for me, I love how moisturizing it is, but I'm a little sad that it's limited edition. If you've tried it, leave me a comment and let me know what you thought!

If you want more info on Wen check out Chaz Dean.

Disclaimer: The products mentioned were sent to me for review consideration. The opinions are 100% my own.

Review: Wen Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner

Hey ladies! I’m back, and while I’ve been out I’ve started a new product affair, and I’m not ashamed to say it. The product I’m talking about is none other than, Wen Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner. Wen Pomegranate is the newest addition to the Wen lineup, and if you’ve read my blog before, you may know Wen is how I got hooked on a “No-Poo” routine.


Months ago, I was up late one night, watching QVC, and Chaz Dean was on. I’ve used Wen products multiple times in the past, but when I saw Chaz talking about a new product, I was hooked. I wanted to try it then, but it was only being released on QVC, and only in a 6 oz. size. Now, for me, I don’t have any desire to try a product, love it, and then not be able to get it in a size that will last. So I flipped the channel. Well, thankfully a few weeks ago I was sent the 16 oz. size to try and review for you ladies.

According to ChazDean.com, Wen Pomegranate is a universal cleanser, for all hair types. It gives moisture, hydration, shine, bounce, and builds body, and volume.

So, of course I used it as soon as I got it. I immediately noticed some differences between the Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner, and a few of the other Wen Cleansing Conditioners that I’ve tried. The first thing I noticed was the smell, it smells good, but definitely has a more minty/menthol smell then the Sweet Almond Mint. The second thing I noticed was that once you add a smidge more water to it, it’s a lot more foamy/frothy than the other Wen products. If you cowash, or have used Wen, you probably know what I’m talking about. So I did my normal shower routine, and then rinsed. I used about half a pump as a leave-in, and continued with my normal hair routine. I have to say, the smell of the Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner lingers, which I like. I could still smell it in my hair after my hair was completely dry. It wasn’t a strong smell, just clean.

Wen Pomegrante Cleansing Conditioner boasts some great ingredients; Aloe Vera leaf juice, Pomegranate Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomile Extract, Marigold Flower Extract, and Wild Cherry Fruit Extract, to name a few.

I have to say I really liked Wen Pomegranate. It did what it said it would. My hair felt soft and moisturized, without being weighed down. I’ve been using it now for 3 weeks or so, and the results are great.

If you want more info check out ChazDean.com.

If you’ve tried Wen Pomegranate, or have questions about it, feel free to leave a comment…

Review: Salon Care Honey & Almond Conditioner

Salon Care Conditioner comes in two varieties; honey & almond, and apple pear. I picked up the honey & almond on my last trip to Sally’s. It’s got decent ingredients for being so cheap, and it smells great. The consistency is a cross between the runniness of V05 and the thickness of Suave Coconut. I bought a pump to go with it, because honestly, who wants to maneuver a gallon of conditioner every time they shower? No one.


So of course, I tried it as soon as I got it, which was right after I henna’d last time, and I wasn’t impressed with the slip, at all. However, I thought that maybe since I’d just done a henna treatment, my hair may need some time to get back to normal, as it always feels a little bit more tangly after henna. I kept trying it for more than a week, and the results have been the same every time; no slip. I need slip, and I need my cowash to get frothy and sort of bubbly. This really didn’t do either one for me, so unfortunately it’s been relegated to a shaving cream. On the bright side, I won’t need shaving cream for a year or more.

If it seems to good to be true, it probably is………
 
Here are the ingredients, from Sally's website: WATER ,BLUE 1 LAKE ,YELLOW 5 ,WATER ,PROPYLENE GLYCOL ,STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE ,CETYL ALCOHOL ,CITRIC ACID ,DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE ,FRAGRANCE ,HYDROLYZED KERATIN ,DMDM HYDANTOIN ,PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT ,PYRUS COMMUNIS (PEAR) FRUIT EXTRACT ,WATER

Review: TRESemme Naturals Radiant Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

The title of this post says it all.....Review: TRESemme Naturals Radiant Volume Shampoo & Conditioner. Let's start with how TRESemme describes the product line, and these two products...

How it Works

The Naturals collection has low-sulfate shampoos, silicone-free conditioning, and natural polymers that will give your hair a more natural alternative without sacrificing performance. Formulated with USDA certified organic Aloe Vera, Sweet Orange, and Avocado extracts, add back in moisture and shine, leaving your hair 10X stronger after just one use.* Uncover your own naturally beautiful hair!

  naturals radiant volume conditioner

This new lightweight, silicone-free conditioner has a formula with organic extracts, to give you extra body along with natural benefits for stronger, healthier hair.

naturals radiant volume shampoo

Get fuller body and natural benefits with this new lightweight, lower sulfate shampoo. Truly natural volume is now right at your fingertips.

 

    taking care of your hair

• Formulas with USDA certified organic Sweet Orange extracts, hair has beautiful bounce and lift without weighing down your style.
• Leaves hair shinier and feeling 10X stronger after just one use*.
• Naturally derived proteins give you a more natural alternative with exceptional cleansing and volumizing results.
• The hypoallergenic, dye-free formula is even safe for color treated hair.
• Get the natural benefits you desire and the gorgeous volume you trust from TRESemmé.

Okay now let's get on with the actual review. As you all know by now, I am not a fan of shampoo, as it dries my hair out and leads to frizz. However, I thought in fairness to the line, I'd buy both products and try them together, to get accurate results. I also made sure not to tweak anything else in my routine, so I'd know how good or bad the products would work.

So here it is, TRESemme Naturals Radiant Volume Shampoo: Oddly enough I liked it, I didn't love it, but it was pretty good. It did dry my hair out a little, as any shampoo would. However, it didn't leave my hair feeling like straw, but it certainly felt clean. The smell is really nice, not overpowering or chemically, just a nice sweet smell. They're supposed to have sweet orange extract in them, so I thought it would smell orangey. It didn't. It smells good, so that's always a bonus.

TRESemme Naturals Radiant Volume Conditioner: This smells really good, the shampoo and conditioner have the same scent, but I usually find that conditioners smell more strongly than shampoo. Maybe it's just me? This is a decent drug-store, silicone-free conditioner. It's not immensely moisturizing, but it has fantastic slip and it makes detangling a breeze. For someone with fine hair, like myself, this would be a great spring/summer conditioner. In the winter it wouldn't provide enough moisture though. If you have thicker or coarse hair this would make a great cowash! It's a little bit thicker than Suave Naturals, and in my opinion provides slightly better moisturization. When I rinsed this out of my hair at the end of my shower, my hair still felt soft and slippery in a way. I would repurchase this, if for nothing else, it provides slip and detangling, I can get it on the ground, it smells good, and comes in a big 25 oz. bottle. I have a family of 4, so we go through hair products pretty quickly.

All in all, these are good drugstore options for any CG's out there, or someone just looking to use gentler shampoo and silicone free conditioner.

Review: V05 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint Tea Conditioner

Hello gals, I’m in love again, and I’m not afraid to admit it. I love V05 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint Tea Conditioner. It smells fabulous, and is a great, really cheap co-wash.

I haven’t broken up with my beloved No-Poo, but I am having an illicit affair. I alternate between the two, depending on what I’m in the mood for. I cleanse my hair everyday, I just like clean hair, I like a clean slate every time I fix it. No-Poo contains actual cleansing ingredients, and it’s not exactly cheap. I love it so much that I’m paranoid about running out of it. So I started looking for alternatives, or things I could use in conjunction with it.


Hello, V05 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint Conditioner! I love, love, love vanilla anything. I scoured my local stores for a bottle, and was unable to find any! So I then scoured the internet and Overstock Drugstore carries it, and if you order a 3-pack, you save slightly more. I think I paid $1.30 or so a bottle, which is ridiculously cheap. When I finally got it, and used it, I was hooked! I like it more than Suave. It’s thinner, which allows for more even distribution. It almost has the consistency of a cream rinse, but it still gets frothy like Suave. I can’t say enough about it, if you co-wash, and are looking for more conditioners to add to your arsenal check out V05 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint Tea!!!

Review: Eufora Hair Care Products

Hello girls, I'm so excited to tell you all about Eufora International. I was given the opportunity to try out some products from the line, and Wow! The products work great, they left my hair shiny, soft, defined, and gorgeous! And don't even get me started on the smell, everything smells like candy, sort of, very sweet and soft. I love it!!

Eufora Inl. is the only salon professional product line that bases all of their products in certified organic Aloe Vera Gel. None of their products have water as a base, only Aloe Vera, which is super moisturizing. And their conditioners are 80% aloe vera. They also do not use any carcinogenic ingredients in their products.

The easiest way for me to review everything for you dolls, is to do a run down of the Eufora products that I was sent, and what I thought of each, so here we go:

• Urgent Repair Replenishing Treatment: This is a great protein treatment, so the longer you leave it on, the better the results. I sat down for quite a while today with this sitting on my hair. After I got cleaned up my hair was so soft and bouncy. A little protein can go a long way for anyone with hair like mine: damaged, color-treated, and dry. This particular product is based in 85% Aloe Vera, it has soy, wheat, and human hair keratin proteins. It works by helping to rebuild your hairs own proteins, making it stronger and shinier. I really like this, it made my scalp tingle, and smelled great!

• Pure Polish Finishing Drops: This is an awesome shine serum, it left my hair soft, bouncy and smelling like a candy store. Yum! And it's great at frizz control, so it could be used on wet hair, whether I'm wearing it curly or straight! It contains Kukui Nut Oil, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, and Vitamin E. This is just one more reason why I'm loving the Eufora products so much, they all contain ingredients that are actually good for your hair. Instead of simply hiding your hair problems, the line is designed to help give your hair back it's strength.

• Piece Works Defining Paste:  I absolutely love styling products, they're sort of my weakness, as I'm always looking for the bigger better deal. I really liked this stuff. It comes in a pump dispenser, and it looks like thick glue, but when you emulsify it and start applying it to your hair it isn't stiff or sticky at all. It's pliable, and worked great at defining my layers when I blowdry, or giving my curls more definition. It contains all sorts of great botanicals, panthenol, keratin, pure essential oils, and of course Aloe Vera.

• Curl'n Defining Solution: This has the consistency of a light mousse, but it comes in a pump bottle. It left my hair defined, and really didn't feel like I had any product in it. It is super lightweight, smells delectable, and works great at fighting frizz, and defining my curls. It's of course based in Aloe Vera, it contains Lychee Berry, amino acids, panthenol, and silica. For being a styling product it felt really moisturizing.

• Spray Revitalizer: Products like this, that are designed to allow curlies to get 2nd day hair, are always a staple. Even if you always rewash and redo your hair completely everyday, sprays like this are handy, sometimes curly hair can fall flat midday, and this is a great pick-me-up. This won't leave your hair feeling like there's anything on it. It's formulated with Lychee Berry, which is great at fighting off free radicals, Amino Acids, Panthenol and Silica. And of course it's based in Aloe Vera Gel!

• Elevate Finishing Spray: This is the only hair spray that I know of, on the market with an EPA rating of 0.00% environmental impact. It works great, it's flexible even after drying so you can style, and restyle again and again, until you get the look you want. Like all of their products this hairspray is based in Aloe Vera! It also has wheat protein, and panthenol, to help build hair strength.

I really like the Eufora line, I think it's great that their products actually help your hair, instead of simply masking the problems. All of the products incorporate essential oils, which smell like heaven in a bottle. If you're on the look out for a new hair care line, that's planet-friendly, good for your hair, and makes good hair days a regular thing then check out Eufora.

Washing Your Hair With Conditioner.............What!?!?

Ladies! Awhile back I mentioned that you could use Suave conditioner in place of Wen Cleansing Conditioner to cleanse your hair. Well, I do still use my beloved Wen Cleansing Conditioner, however, with the economy the way it is, who can afford a $30 bottle of conditioner?

So I did some research and found an great article on The Beauty Brains website about other options, and they recommended using Suave or VO5, as they're both ridiculously cheaper and actually clean your hair better.

Curly ladies know, that silicones are the enemy, although I admit some of my hair products contain silicones. I also still shampoo, with Everpure, once a week or so to remove silicone build-up. Well, as it turns out Wen Cleansing Conditioner has silicone in it, which will build-up on your hair and eventually lead to frizz and weigh your hair down. Suave conditioner on the other hand has more ingredients in it that actually cleanse the hair, and no silicones that will cause build-up. So for like $2 a bottle you can get potentially better results.

Cleansing your hair with conditioner is really easy, and doesn't take any longer than traditional washing. Basically, rinse your hair really well when you first get in the shower. Then get an appropriate amount of conditioner for your hair length, this may take a few tries to figure out. It will take more conditioner than you would normally use, but not an ungodly amount, unless you have a lot of hair. Work the conditioner through your hair, and add a small amount of water to your hair. If you have the right amount of conditioner, it should start feeling sort of foamy, not a lather at all, just foamy or frothy. Now, scrub your head the same way you would with shampoo. What I like to do at this point is actually comb any tangles out of my hair. Once you've scrubbed to your heart's desire, either rinse and use your normal conditioner as usual, or leave the cleansing conditioner on for the remainder of the shower, and rinse. Done! See, that was easy!

One of the things that I love most about using Suave as a cleansing conditioner instead of Wen; all of the scent options. You can changes smells daily and still save money!

Hope this helped! Here's the link to The Beauty Brains article if you want more information. http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/12/15/is-wen-conditioner-a-wonder/

More details on the Wen Hair Care System

So you’ve seen the infomercials, or heard the buzz, but what exactly is the Wen hair care system? How does it work? What’s included for $29.95, and what’s the catch? Well, Wen is a revolutionary way to cleanse your hair without harsh shampoo, condition your hair, and keep your color from fading, all with one product. For basically $30, you get all the hair products that you should need to have fantastic looking hair.

The Wen cleansing conditioner is a revolutionary way to cleanse and condition your hair at the same time. The detergents and sulfates that regular shampoo contain are actually damaging you hair, because they’re stripping away your hair’s natural oils. Not only is regular shampoo damaging your hair, but if you color your hair it’s actually washing away your hair color. Wen cleansing conditioner incorporates cleansing agents, which are gentle and effective, and conditioning agents, which allow you to essentially wash and condition your hair at the same time.

Now the big question, well how do I use it? The first thing you need to do is rinse your hair for one to two minutes. This should wash away quite a bit of residue and prep your hair for the cleansing conditioner. Then you need to find the right amount of the Wen cleansing conditioner for your hair type and length. The Wen cleansing conditioner comes in a pump bottle, so count the number of pumps it takes you to saturate your hair with Wen. This is your ideal amount to use every time. Next, work the Wen cleansing conditioner through your hair, just like you would normal conditioner. Now add a small amount of water to your hair, and keep working the cleansing conditioner through your hair. Once the cleansing conditioner becomes sort of foamy or frothy, don’t add any more water to your hair. Now “wash” your hair just like you would with normal shampoo, and leave the cleansing conditioner on for the remainder of your shower, rinsing should be your last step. Make sure to rinse completely, as this is vital to make sure that your hair doesn’t appear oily.

The Wen cleansing conditioner can also be used as a leave-in, which will not only condition your hair even more, but will aid in styling.

Well, what do I get for $29.95? The initial shipment of the Wen hair Care System will include a 30-day supply of; Wen cleansing conditioner, styling crème, re-moist intensive hair repair mask, and two bonuses, texture balm, and a wide tooth shower comb. The styling crème is awesome, it eliminates frizz, adds body and volume, and leaves your hair soft and shiny. The intensive hair repair mask is also an amazing treatment for your hair.

So, what’s the catch? There isn’t any catch, however if you’ve dealt with Gunthy-Renker in the past you know that everyone one of their products enrolls you in an auto-delivery program. If you don’t want to have the Wen system shipped to you automatically, then simply call as soon as you receive your first shipment, and cancel your enrollment.

The one drawback about Wen that I’ve noticed, and it comes up frequently, is that if you use the cleansing conditioner exactly as directed, there’s no way it’s going to last as long as they say. My best advice is to only use the amount that your hair actually needs.

Review: Wen Hair Care by Chaz Dean

Okay, okay, I was sucked into the infomercial hype for Wen Hair Products by Chaz Dean. I have very dry, very curly hair that I color about once a week, as you can imagine this has led to some bad hair days. However, after watching the infomercial for Wen Hair Products I talked my husband into buying it for me, for my birthday last year. I waited patiently for a couple of weeks for the products to arrive and I immediately showered and used only the Wen system and WOW. My hair hasn't looked this good since..........ever.Not only does Wen by Chaz Dean make my hair soft, shiny, and manageable, but I don't need to use any of the products that I was using before. Granted this stuff ain't cheap $29.95 a month, but, for ladies with hair like mine, it's worth every penny. I will say that I don't follow the package directions because I would be out the cleansing conditioner within a week. I still shampoo my hair, with regular shampoo about once a week, and I use Wen as directed about once a week. The rest of the time I just use the Cleansing Conditioner as a leave-in. Even without using it like it says, my hair looks amazing, and I'm not exaggerating.

Although I do love the product, it is a bit pricey. I've done some Internet research on using conditioner to cleanse or "wash" you hair, and I found out that a bottle of good ol' Suave conditioner will work just as well, if not better than Wen at actually cleansing your hair without shampoo.

I know a lot of people are wondering what's in Wen, so here's the ingredient list in the Sweet Almond Mint cleansing conditioner:Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Wheat, Protein, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polysorbate 60, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Amodimethicone, Citric Acid, Menthol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum, Limonene.

Wen by Chaz Dean