I think I like it - Kukui Oil!

Hello,

Today I want to share a hair product with you - which is unusual, because I rarely find a product worth mentioning.

I saw an add for Organix Kukui Oil Shampoo & Conditioner and it described the products as "Indulge your tresses with this exotic blend of kukui nut oil, an ancient Hawaiian secret used for its humidity resistant abilities, creating a shimmering gloss to smooth texture and repel humidity. Make everyday a 'good hair' day."

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Well that sounded good, but I've tried the "real" Morrocan Oil and the argon oil shampoos and treatments.  Frizz-Ease does nothing for me.  I have very fine, yet curly hair - so it frizzes very easily.  So I was curious about what was different about Kukui oil.  I looked it up and it is described as "Made up of a variety of antioxidants and vitamins, kukui nut oil can help protect and hydrate skin. Vitamins C, A, and E are all present within the liquid. It is also high in linoleic acid, a fatty acid beneficial to skin care.  Hawaiians sometimes remove the oil from the seeds themselves in order to burn it in a kukui hele po, or stone oillamp. The oil has also been used for stimulating hair growth in some regions."  

So off I went to Wal-Mart to get the goods:

They are $5.74 each - so it's not a bad deal.  I used it that night an 3 times since and you know what - my hair is so much smoother and softer!  It is noticeably less, dry and much less frizzy!  I have never seen such a difference from switching hair products.  The only other time my hair has been this nice is when I have had a Keratin straightening done by my hairstylist ( but that's like $250 a pop for 6 to 8 weeks).  

I also got the "Frizz Defying Curl Cream"

 
I think I like all this stuff because it doesn't weigh my hair down - because my hair is so fine, silicone based products don't work, and I think the other "oils" are too heavy.  This some how hydrates and smooths it.  

It may only work until summer rolls around but if it makes it through the summer humidity this will be my Holy Grail!

Do you have a Holy Grail Hair Product?

Jasmine

Avon Haul

Hello,

So I recently thought "I wonder what Avon has to offer these days?" and low and behold they were offering free shipping with any $20purchase and I found a few things.  I also knew Amy at Small Budget Beauty sells Avon so I wanted to order thru her site - you can too by using this LINK.

First up - cleanse the palette.  I needed an eye makeup remover ($4) for the rare occasion I don't use my oil cleanser, when I wear fake lashes, or when I'm swatching.   I also thought the "calming effect" cream cleanser sounded wonderful, after I work out my face just feels all hot and stingy and I need something to calm the redness and it was only $2.99.

  I also got this Opal topcoat - I have looked for like 2 years for Essie's "shine of the times" and I am hoping this may be a dupe!  And for $3.99 it's a steal!

I also got this glossy lip pencil - it is such a my lips but better color!

And I love the pencil form so easy to carry around - $2.99!

 

I had read about the Avon Ultra Color Rich Rubies Lipstick and how gorgeous the colors were and they weren't kidding - it's metallic and sparkly and creamy all in one.

This picture doesn't really catch the depth of color - and it looks like it might be "gritty" sparkly but it is not at all, only $2.99.  I'm kicking myself for not getting more colors (but I truly do NOT need any more lipstick, even if it's soooo pretty).

 

 

I also got some of the Frizz Control shampoo - they are little trial sizes which is perfect because it takes me like 2 years to go thru a bottle of shampoo (seriously).  So I wanted to try something new and at 79 cents a pop - yeah!

 

I also got a few gifts for my stash so Christmas shopping is way easier. :)

 

I was very pleased with my little splurge!

 

Jasmine