New Products | Shea Moisture Thickening Shampoo and NYX Beauty

This is not a review, per se.

Rather just a brief commentary on some purchases. 

I have been using the Shea Moisture Organic Yucca & Baobab Thickening Shampoo since May because my Raw Shea Moisture Retention Shampoo from this line was all gone. I like  its sweet smell and soft feeling of my hair after shampooing. I am not too worried that it says for 'Fine, Thin Hair' as my own hair is not fine at all. The shampoo was recommended by my loctitian and I thought I'd take up the challenge for review and enjoy the journey. She did warn me that it does what it says as she has seen clients' hair improve over time. Cost: BDS$35

The NYX makeup products are:

• Slim Eye pencils in Black and Gold 
• Triple Eye shadow in White/Grey/Black
• Cost: BDS$15 (pencils), BDS$25 (eyeshadow)

Both pencils glide on easily and do not pull on the lid or skin when applying. But maybe it is because of this quality that it comes off so easily even from simply wiping my face during the day. Needless to say, it is easy to remove with makeup remover wipes or liquid/foam wash.

I am still waiting for the occasion to try the entire triple eye shadow set. I have tried the black separately and it is gritty to the touch. I don't really like the applicator brush either, but it is not a problem; it is quite easy to replace.

Well, that's it for now :)

Product Haul

I was fortunate last month to either receive or purchase the following items:

Eyl Castor Oil from Jamaica (My cousin bought it for me from her trip)

OKAY Black Jamaican Castor Oil 

Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

MegaCare oils: (L-R) Shea Butter, Grapeseed, Carrot & Aloe

Purchases from the following sources:

#1 Beauty Supplies 

• OKAY Black Jamaican Castor Oil $19.99
• MegaCare oils $5.99 each (Much cheaper than from Be Cool in Swan Street)

Nubian Naturals

• Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie $35 (For my daughter)

Looking forward to using these products! 

In the month ahead, I will be able to give you my thoughts on the products above.

But if you have had an opportunity to use them, share your experiences!

Ta ta, lovelies!

Besos ;)

                              

Conditioner quest

Hi everyone! Thanks for checking the blog out, especially the recent reviews on the Tropical Roots products. There are more reviews to come so keep locked on. I really do appreciate your support. 

As I was sharing with a fellow natural today on FB, I am on the quest to find a conditioner to add to my arsenal of hair care products. My hair has never been conditioned (re:salon visits and for sure not at home) as I was told to hold off until the locs are firm and sealed. And as a treat to celebrating my first year loc'd on Nov 2, I have been thinking of doing it. But, as usual, the product I'd really love to try I always find too expensive - Carol's Daughter Tui Hair Smoothie and follow that up with the Tui Leave-in Conditioner. 

I have come up with these 4 products which I believe will do the job but at a more affordable price. They are all sold at health food/organic supplies stores here on the island.

Knowing myself, I know I can't make this snap decision in under 24 hours - my hair appointment is tomorrow. I sometimes like to read and ponder, then go and buy. So, hopefully for my DIY in a couple weeks, I would have made up my mind.

See you soon!

Ta ta!