Found in Zambia : Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner with Avocado Oil and Shea Butter

Hi Glamlushers!

Im writing on a conditioner I just love love love. This is the Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner with Avocado Oil and Shea Butter. This one is called "the nourishing repairer".

Product Name

Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner with Avocado Oil and Shea Butter

Description

An instant conditioner that is designed to nourish the hair as it conditions

Uses

Although this is packaged as an instant conditioner, it works well as deep conditioner and leave in conditioner. I am yet to try it as a cowash.

Found at

Pick 'n Pay, Spar, Shoprite and selceted pharmacies.

Price

K61 to K85 depending on where you get it from. 

My Thoughts

This product really delivers on moisturising the hair and softening it. When conditioning, my hair felt hydrated and fluffly with the product in it. When I used it as a leave in conditioner, I noticed how remarkably soft my hair remained. The sweet, buttery and nutty aroma is also to be desired.  Considering its thick consistency, I do not think it would be suitable as a cowash, perhaps if it were watered down before applying it the hair. As it is thick, one does not need to use a lot of product and if used as a conditioner, you could get 5 to 6 uses. As a leave in, it could last a number of months.

Ingredients wise, it boasts with glycerine, shea butter, avocado oil, rosemary oil and palm oil. I believe this is what softens the hair. It is also paraben free for those looking for a conditioner that is more natural. 

All in all , I have no complaints and this is fast becoming a product staple as I am on my second bottle now.

Things I Wish I Knew Whilst I Was Relaxed That Would Have Saved My Hair

Hey Doves!

I was just reflecting on the reason why I went natural, which was because I had unhealthy relaxed hair. So I figured if I left it undisturbed, my poor thinning hair would regain its once lush, thick, healthy state. But as you most know, by the time I went natural there was some improvement but my hair was still unhealthy because I did not fully understand healthy hair care.

Knowing what I know now, I realised I could have kept healthy relaxed hair if I knew the tricks and science of healthy hair care.  This post is dedicated to those who are just about giving up on their relaxed hair but aren't ready to go natural. Relaxed hair can be healthy too. So why would a natural head be writing about relaxed hair care? Well I don't discriminate across hair types. I just want everyone to have the healthiest hair possible whether it is relaxed or natural. I've also realised that we can each learn something from each other. Lastly, the basics of healthy hair care are generally the same for both relaxed and natural, with the exception of a few rules. So why not spread the love?

Into the post we dive!!

1. Don't leave the relaxer in until your hair until it burns

Most of us equate burning with straight and fully relaxed hair. Many a hair dresser will tell you it's not time to rinse if it's not burning. Well that's not true.  A relaxer breaks down certain proteins in your hair which allow it to straighten permanently. Burning simply means the chemicals in the relaxer are breaking down the proteins on your scalp skin. So try as much as possible to avoid leaving it to burn.  Most instantly remember the wincing as you rinse and the scabs you have for the next few weeks after you relax. Just smooth until you have the desired straightness, probably 15 to 20 minutes maximum ( for course hair). And then rinse out. You will find that not only will your hair be thicker over time, it will also be stronger.

Product Review : Dark and Lovely Amla Legend Replenishing Mask

Hi Doves

Another product another review :-D. Today i'm sharing my impressions of the Dark and Lovely Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Replenishing Hair Mask.