MapleHolistics - WinterBlend

You may know to change your skincare routine but did you know even your hair needs a little extra TLC in the winter?  Yes me either but it makes sense.  MapleHolistics says the change of seasons comes with hair woes, and winter is no exception. Frizzy hair, fly-a-ways, dry and flaky scalp, and brittle hair are tell-tale signs that the season has been wreaking havoc on those delicate locks.

No I know it's not winter but I have fly-a-ways and frizzy almost every day. So  I really wanted to check out this Winter Blend Shampoo and Conditioner from Maple Holistics.  How could I not want to try it? It sounded so amazing with eighteen different silk amino acids with a masterful blend of natural conditioning agents to provide treatment for dry, broken, fragile, and all other hair types. Who wouldn't want to achieve silky, flowing hair? 

The minute I pulled the shampoo out of the package I smelled the most amazing mint smell. I knew it would feel amazing on my scalp. And it did! It is an amazing soothing, rejuvenating feeling that makes my scalp feel alive and awakened.   I can only imagine it promotes hair growth but I'm guaranteeing anything! 

The shampoo is clear and lathers a lot. It feels amazing while washing my hair and I can smell it the entire day after.  

I didn't use any product in my hair and my hair was soft and manageable. I really like this shampoo and conditioner set so I let my girls use it. I loved hugging them because they smelled amazing. Plus their hair was soft, silky, and tangle free.. for the most part. 

The site has lots of amazing skincare and hair care products. This blogger connection is being sponsored by edumuch.com 

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I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion but the opinion expressed is all mine. Regardless I only recommend products I feel are good for my readers.

The BC Bud Hemp Skincare Shampoo and Conditioner Set + Exfoliating Body Wash Giveaway ($69 RV)

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LT Organics Aragan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner Special Price and giveaway!!!

I have used a few Argan Oils but I never used the shampoo and conditioner with Argan Oil in it. So I was very excited to try this set by LT Organics.  It is  is great for all hair types so no matter what hair type you have, this will work for you. . Try it on your curly, short hair, long hair, Straight hair, dry, frizzy hair and even color treated hair.

Since it's made out of  100% Pure Argan Oil and other natural ingredients it is completely SAFE for men, woman, and children - even babies! So you it is very versatile and you can have one bottle for every member of your family!

I am always skeptical of all natural shampoo because a lot of them do not lather enough for me. But the LT Organics lathers a lot if my hair is wet enough. Even coming out of a pool a little shampoo goes a long way. Not only does it lather plenty, it smells great. I find it smells a little like a margarita straight from the bottle but  it smells clean and fresh once lathered and rinsed out.

The conditioner is thick and takes very little to cover my hair. It washes out easily and leaves my hair smooth and silky. The only thing I have noticed is, it's not great at detangling so I need a separate product for that.
But using the duo my hair looks amazing! It's soft, silky, and shiny but manageable. I also notice that my natural waves make a huge appearance and my hair is not frizzy or wild looking.

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Pura d'or Hair & Body Care Review!

I was so excited to try this shampoo and conditioner. I love Aragon Oil and I love the way it makes my hair feel so soft.  This Pura D'or Shampoo and Conditioner is amazing. It smells so good and my hair continues to smell amazing all day.

The bottles are huge with a pump dispenser. I love pump dispensers are always a plus because I don't have to hold a bottle and fight to squeeze out enough. The shampoo is clear and the trick to making it lather is wet your hair while the shampoo is in it. The shampoo is formulated to prevent hair loss, strengthen hair, adds volume. It's all natural and organic with vitamins for hair growth. It's also parabe, SLS and gluten free
with 12 DHT Blocker.

The conditioner is a lavender vanilla scent with a medium consistency and it doesn't take a lot to cover my hair. The thing with this conditioner is it doesn't feel like there is anything in my hair before I wash it it out. So it definitely does not weigh my hair down. My hair looks great and silky after using. It is made with 99% vegetable base ingredients, Argan Oil based, Paraben, Sulfate and Gulten Free. It's formulated to manage frizz and enhance shine.

The Aragan Oil is just that an oil so it's a thin consistency. It is an eyedropper dispenser. Not only can the Aragan Oil helps repair damaged hair. It is great for the skin as well it helps diminishe wrinkle, stimulate skin cell, reduces the appearance of scaring and stretch Marks, creates softer smoother skin, reliefs for eczema and psoriasis, and restore nutrient content to skin cells.

My one complaint is with the serum my hair is almost too soft.. Do you know what I mean? It is so soft it's hard to pull up into a ponytail or bun.  So I don't use all three every time I wash my hair. This trio will be amazing for anyone who needs help with brittle dry hair.

Pura D'or has lots of awesome products with great benefits so you can check them out here.

I received these products complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion. But the opinion expressed is all mine. Regardless I only recommend products that are good for my readers. 

Framesi Color Lover Smooth Shine Shampoo & Conditioner Review + Giveaway

I have reviewed Framesi products for y'all before and I'm excited to be back with a new review and giveaway. This one is for the Framesi Color Lover Smooth and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner.  I like that it is formulated for colored hair. That means I can take extra care of my color and it will look better in between applications.

I have never actively sought out a  color protecting shampoo and conditioner but now that I have been using one for a while I see a difference in how bright and vibrant my color is.

The shampoo and conditioner are 100 % Vegan, Sulfate Free, Paraben, Gluten, DEA, and Sodium Chloride Free with Thermal UV protection built in.  I'm very surprised how much the shampoo lathers. I have said before I am very stuck on needing lather to feel clean. This shampoo delivers.

The conditioner is pretty think and doesn't take a lot to work through my hair.  My hair feels soft and silky after using. They both smell awesome but don't worry it's a light smell nothing too strong.

The Smooth Shine products are perfect for those who deal with flyaways and frizz. This is perfect for me because I have a terrible frizz and flyaways.  I have noticed that my hair is not as uncontrollable even before leave in products.

The entire Framesi Color Lover Brand line is made specifically for color-treated hair.  Using Framesi can help extend the life of your color up to 95%. I have been happy with all Framesi product that I've tried.

You can buy these and lots of other amazing beauty products at beautycarechoice.com. Check them out for salon quality products at a discount price. 

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Framesi Color Lover Volume Boost Shampoo and Conditioner review and giveaway

The more Framesi products I use the more I love them. I recently tried the Color Lover Shampoo and Conditioner. First they are in HUGE bottles which is great. The conditioner is a pump style which makes it even better to me. A pump is easy to use and less mess but the shampoo has a nice snap top cap that is very easy to open so it causes no mess either.

The shampoo and conditioner work together to lift and strengthen hair plus keep your color lasting 95% longer. Now of course every thinks I'm a natural blonde so please don't tell anyone I dye my hair. That is our little secret right?!

They enriched with Quinoa and are 100% vegan. They are both sulfate , paraben, DEA and Gluten free. I have used other paraben and sulfate free shampoos and they did not lather at all so I was not expecting much. But I was very surprised when just a little shampoo provided tons of rich lather.

I'll be honest at first I thought the smell was a bit odd but the more I use it the more I like it. It is a purple color and both of them are a medium consistency. What surprised me the most is how little conditioner I need to make my hair soft and tangle free. I normally have this conditioner obsession and WAY overuse it. I can use 2 bottles of conditioner to every bottle of shampoo but it should be opposite.

My hair looks great it is bouncy and vibrant. I didn't know these were formulated to strengthen hair but I have noticed a LOT less breakage. My hair was getting so weak and tangled at one point I was loosing hair by the handful when I wash it. I have not had that happen since I started using this shampoo. I also have not had to pull any of my hair out because I had tons of knots. And know this is with no leave in products either. I do use some but last night I combed my hair before I put any in and it was perfectly easy to run the comb through.

The Framesi Shampoo and Conditioner are from BeautyCareChoices.com they have tons of beauty products and a discounted cost. They are also offering my readers 10% off their amazingly low prices through 9/15/14 with code amber10 at checkout.

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Adovia Dead Sea Shampoo and Conditioner

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I love trying new hair care products but I have to be careful. My hair does not behave if I use the wrong products to say the very least. I was very excited when I was chosen to review the Dead Sea Mud Shampoo and the Dead Sea Salt Conditioner from Adovia .

The shampoo is formulated with natural ingredients such as Dead Sea Mud, Chamomile, & Olive Oil to bring deep hydration and moisture to the scalp which helps relieve itching and flakiness.  All of which I look for in a shampoo. I hate it when I use a new shampoo and my head itches like crazy. I don't use dandruff shampoo often but sometimes I feel I need it but with this shampoo I can get the benefits of a hydrating shampoo and dandruff shampoo.

When I pulled the shampoo out and saw the color I was taken back, it grayish and looks almost black. But when I smelled it I feel in love with the fresh smell. There really is no other way to describe it but fresh. It's not an overbearing smell but it is EXTREMELY pleasant. I love the way it smells so that was a shocker. It's not extremely thick so it comes out easily but it is not watery either. One or two squirts is enough to clean my entire head of hair and I have pretty  long hair. It doesn't lather a LOT but I don't feel lather deprived so it's just the right amount.

The conditioner is white so the first thing I thought was ying and yang working together. The conditioner is also a light extremely pleasant scent. The conditioner is a thinner consistency than the shampoo but still not watery. I have this thing about over using conditioner so I NEVER feel like a have enough. I need to control myself so two squirts is all I allow myself of any conditioner. Then I work it through my hair. The conditioner leaves my hair soft and manageable but it is not enough to stop tangles. Not blaming the conditioner NOTHING is enough that is why I overdose my hair with conditioner. My beautician told me to use a leave in so that is what I do with all of my shampoo and conditioner.

I LOVE this shampoo and conditioner. My hair looks fabulous, if I must say so myself. It's very easy to manage and style so it's not too soft. I don't know if any of you have this problem but sometimes a new shampoo will make my back break out. I have not had that problem with Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo and conditioner. Nor have had an irritating itchy scalp it also not falling out and breaking.

The set is unisex so you can share with your hubby if you choose but you just might like it so much, you won't want to share.

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Acure Organics Review

I recently found out about a natural skin care company named Acure  they have skin care and so much more. Their food + plant based formulas drive clinically proven results in the skin by simply  feeding the skin's ability to function optimally, all on its own. This takes a unique outlook to skin care by providing the skin the same  powerful  type of nutrients that you would feed the body internally, for optimal health + beauty. It's like supplements for the skin!   All formulas are gluten free with no synthetic preservatives or fragrances. They are cruelty free and over 70% organic with fair trade ingredients.

They have lots of amazing products available. I was given the Dry Shampoo with Argan Stem Cell + CoQ10 for all types of hair to review. As you may know, I was recently introduced to dry shampoo and I am a huge fan. I've told you before I'm pretty lazy about washing my hair so this is is life saver to me. The dry shampoo is in a powder form but it does not leave a residue once brushed in. It has a clean and fresh but almost unnoticeable smell. I like this dry shampoo because it does not weigh my hair down nor does it leave me sticky feeling,

I also received Pure Mint + Echinacea stem cell volumizing shampoo and conditioner.  Let me start by saying they smell AMAZING the smell of mint is so invigorating to me. The shampoo is clear and creates a lot of lather. The conditioner is white and thick enough to only take a small amount to cover all of my hair. The mint makes my head feel rejuvenated with a fresh tingly feeling while using it. It leave my hair soft and silky plus it does wonder for my lack of volume.

They have so many other products that look amazing. You can shop by products or if you're not sure what you want you can shop by hair and skin type.

Go show Acure some love on Twitter and Facebook  and like I always say that's the best way to see what's new plus you also get tips and reviews.

I received these products complimentary in exchange for an honest uncompensated review but the opinion expressed is all mine. I only recommend products I feel are good for my readers. 

Original Sprout review and Giveaway

Original Sprout is a company I just recently discovered. They sent me a generous package to review and I'm so excited to tell ya'll about the products. I got an Island Bliss shampoo, Luscious Island conditioner, and Tahitian Hair Oil Plus a tube of Scrumptious Baby Cream.

The Island Bliss shampoo has ingredients like Mongongo Oil, vegan protein & moisture. With a gentle PH to help retain hair color it's great for not only for color treated hair but dry hair as well. It is also sulfate free and safe for daily use. The shampoo's subtle but noticeable scent is AMAZING living up to the name island bliss . I will say the shampoo doesn't provide an over abundance of lather but there is enough to leave my hair feeling clean.

The Luscious Island Conditioner is a medium consistency conditioner that is great for all hair types and textures. With ingredients like Mongongo Oil it smooths and detangles plus locks in color and shine. It doesn't take very much to work through my hair and leave it soft and silky. It too smells amazing with a coconut scent a little stronger than the shampoo but it's certainly not overwhelming.

I've been hooked on leave in oils since the first time I tried one but I feel madly in love with the Tahitian Hair Oil. It's way different because although it is an oil my hands don't feel greasy after I apply it.  I smoothed two pumps through wet hair and let air dry most nights. It is very light weight and didn't weigh my hair down or make it look greasy.  The smell of the oil is also amazing and sweet but not overly sweet.  You can also use as a "lotion" for your skin. I like to use oil during the winter because my skin tend to get dry.

While using the three my hair has been soft, silky, and manageable with a beautiful healthy shine. My hair is very easy to comb/brush and style. I am very impressed this hair care trio.  As an added bonus all three have no parabens and are 100% vegan, organic, and natural.

Now for the Scrumptious Baby Cream I have no LITTLE babies but lets face it they are always babies to you. But anyway my point is this still got tons of use at my house. I was the one getting the most use, so don't let the name fool you. This lotion is soft and silky without being greasy or oily. It absorbs in seconds and leaves your skin feeling amazing.  I have dry hands so I use this lotion all day.  I can start typing right after I apply the lotion with no residue on the keyboard. I don't know about you but that's a HUGE deal to me.  One of my favorite lotions leaves white traces on my keyboard if I type too soon after I apply it. Imagine telling a client, please hold, my lotion needs to dry. That's not acceptable so most of the time I would apply lotion on my breaks to avoid getting the keyboard messy.  The scent reminds me of a baby so that must be another reason for the name. 4 of my children and I also have eczema patches on occasion and this did not irritate our skin at all. This too is paraben free and  100% vegan, organic, and natural so you can feel safe using it on you baby or yourself.

I'm very glad I discovered Original Sprout. The website has other products like styling products and SFC and there are lots of size options, you can even purchase some of the product in a trial sizes. That's a great way to see if you will love them as much as I do.  If you use code TEN_PERCENT_OFF  at check out you can get 10% off of your first purchase. 

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My first Ipsy Glambag of 2014

I've said it before but I'll say it again. Ipsy is a way for me to feel like it's Christmas or my birthday all year long because I get to open a present every month. This is my first bag of 2014 and I wanted to share it with you.

The theme is 19 reasons. This is what I got in mine

A full size Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow in Penny This shadow "pencil" sells for $14.99. I have used Elizabeth Mott products before and liked them so I'm excited to try this. I'm not a huge fan of shadow pencils but I'm willing to try anything.

A deluxe trail size Nourish Organics Light Weight Moisturizing Face Lotion full size sells for $21.99. I have never heard of this brand before so I'm curious to see what it's like. It smells  sort of orangey to me and the consistency is thin but runny.

A deluxe trial size Tahitian Monoi Faith Aromatherapy Anti-Aging sugar scrub full size sells for $17.99. I love a sugar scrub although I have never used on my face. I'm very excited to try this one. If it's like other sugar scrubs I will no doubt love it.

A deluxe trial size Mica Beauty Tinted Lip Balm in #5 Natural which I'm sure you have guess is a pretty neutral is a shade The lip balm sells for $30.00. I have used Mica shadow before and loved it so I'm excited to try this. But I can say I'm overflowing with lip balm! Oh well guess a girl can never have too much.

Last but not least a deluxe sample of Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat leave in conditioner. Full size sell for $17.95. I'm really very meh about this product. My excitement level is way down I don't need any more leave in conditioners I have TONS. Most of them cost a lot less and work very well. I will try this one just because you never know I may love it.  The only thing that may help is it is a spray in. I have used all my spray in conditioners and only have foam left. I have tried other products from Sexy Hair and there was no wow factor to me.

I love at least one thing in my Ipsy bag every month but a lot of times I love more so for $10.00 a month you can't go wrong. They are not all full size but where else can you try $103.00 worth of products for $10.00?

So that's my glambag, what's in yours? Stay tuned for specialized reviews of products I love or don't love so much.

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Aveeno Nourish and Dandruff Control

I don't use dandruff shampoo all the time but I do need it occasionally when I feel the annoying itch. I usually use Head and Shoulders but I didn't like using it when it was a 2n1 because it never left my hair feeling conditioned enough. Then they came out with a separate conditioner and it was okay but I still felt like it was pretty harsh for my hair. When I got accepted for the Aveeno Nourish mission from Smiley360 I was very excited to try something new and I had not heard of it before.

Aveeno Nourish and Dandruff control is available in a 2n1 or separate shampoo and conditioner they sell for around $7.50 a piece and can be found at WalMart. I would say your favorite drug store but my CVS did not carry it. Of course, I choose the separates because I never feel conditioned with a 2n1.

 The first thing I noticed when I opened the bottle was the smell is fantastic, it is the second best smelling shampoo I have ever used. The shampoo was very thick but I didn't find the shampoo lathered a lot and that was a little disappointing. The conditioner was also thick and it didn't take very much to make my hair feel soft. I was very pleased because  my hair feels and looks great after using the Aveeno and I don't have that aggravating itchy scalp. Overall I give it a 4/5 because I wish the shampoo would lather more.

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Clear Scalp and Hair

I received a full size bottle of Clear Scalp and Hair shampoo and conditioner from SheSpeaks. It’s a total care nourishing Gently shampoo that cleanses & nourishes scalp and hair. Formulated with Nutrium 10™, an advanced moisture complex of vitamins and nutrients including vitamins B5, C & E, sunflower, almond, soybean & coconut oils and aloe vera.

When I opened the bottle the smell was intoxicating it smells sort of fruity and after you wash your hair the smell stays all day. There were times when I would move and catch a whiff of the smell.

The shampoo is very thick and does not take much to create a wonderful lather. The conditioner is also thick and does not take much to cover your entire head. It makes your hair feel so soft after one use.

I have been using it for about a month now and I noticeably have less strands of hair falling out on a daily basis. And as an added bonus it helps control frizz. I have unruly fly-aways but with this shampoo and conditioner I got away with only blow drying my hair after washing -- NO strengthener needed. Of course I don't do that all the time but it was a great perk when I was in a rush. I give Clear Scalp and Hair a 10 out of 10 and will purchase this product again.

I received this product to try for free from Shespeaks but the opionion is mine and I was given no additional compensation for this post.

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