Showing posts with label Moisture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moisture. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Mizani True Textures: This Conditioner Does More Than Just Condition

Moisture Replenish Conditioner 



Mizani is a professional haircare line made for various hair types from natural curly hair to highly textured or relaxed hair. Most of their products are rich in anti-oxidants, natural ingredients like essential fatty acids to produce healthy moisturised hair.

As mentioned in previous posts, I've been looking for more natural products to use on my face and hair. I came across Mizani on someone's Instagram who praised the product to do exactly what she needed for someone with dry curly hair. I checked out their website making a note on some of their products and put in an order for their 1000ml conditioner for around £20, which is equivalent to buying 5 bottles of Elvive conditioner, at £4 per bottle. So I was spending the same amount of money, hoping it would be a better quality product and it was!

I know from just general wonderment and research that when buying beauty products - to look for ones without parabens, sulfates and silicones, which is exactly what Mizani is. Moisture Replenish Conditioner is paraben and silicone free, infused with coconut, olive and marula oil, all with moisture and softening benefits. These oils produce stronger, shinier and softer looking hair and that is exactly what I got after just one wash. I've been using the product for over a month now and I have noticed a significant difference to now than to what my hair was like when I was using Elvive conditioner. It's always important to bear in mind that I do use other moisturising regimes like the coconut oil mask every week or fortnight to give my hair that extra boost, and in addition using The Body Shop's Grapeseed Oil which I wrote about here. I always stress to readers that you can't do one thing without the other and expect instant results. It takes time and you have to be consistent with additional regimes on top of your general ones like shampooing and conditioning. 

THE BENEFITS:

  • Moisture is maintained within the hair - again even after one or two days my hair would swallow up mass branded conditioners as if it were dying, but because Mizani uses natural moisture replenishing ingredients that benefit your hair, not only instantly but in the long run as well because they're not just being applied to the hair, they are penetrating your scalp and hair follicles to encourage new hair growth, that is stronger and healthier. Mass branded products are predominantly made of chemicals that are slightly infused with natural products making you believe you're getting the same instant results but not the long lasting effects and you will notice your hair isn't feeling or looking healthier as you will notice as soon as you wash the product out. Where as Mizani maintains the health and strength as well as making your hair look and feel softer. MY HAIR HAS NEVER FELT THIS SOFT!
  • Mizani's conditioner has a lot of slip within in it, a creamy, milk like texture that allows you to comb/brush through the hair with ease leaving no strain on the hair. My hair doesn't tangle as easily any more because my hair is softer, less brittle and dry. I noticed that other conditioners provide the same thickness and slip but these are obviously chemically made. I noticed this when I would rinse my Elvive conditioner out and it would take ages to rid that slippery feel on my body and even when applying the conditioner after it would feel greasy and gooey, where as Mizani easily washes off and almost feels like natural body butter for the skin.

This amazing and btw beautifully smelling product is definitely worth to add to your wish list to the perfect hair regime and I would highly encourage anyone with hassle hair to try out their other products from a wide range of enticing selection!

Leave a comment below if you have any questions or if you have any suggestions on products I should try!


PEACE & LOVE



Monday, 2 May 2016

Grapeseed Oil: Improve Hair Growth and Healthier Looking Hair


3 Steps - Water, Cream, Oil!


I previously made a step-by-step hair routine some time ago and I thought this would be a great time to update it. A lot has changed since then as I have attempted a lot of trial and errors, and just constantly researching products and ingredients. This was another one of my purchases from the Body Shop and as I mentioned in a previous post, I was on a detox for my hair and skin, researching natural products and elements that benefits the hair and skin in a hydrating, repairing way. My hair can become very thirsty, lacking in moisture, becoming very dry, so when I apply water and conditioner my hair it soaks it up in an instant. From my research I discovered that I needed a 3 step routine to help seal moisture into dry, thirsty hair, which also included a weekly mask consisting of coconut oil which I will also be writing a post on in the future. 

Body Shop's Grapeseed Glossing Serum is affordable, smells amazing, leaving the hair soft and frizz free. It's not just a temporary remedy that once it's washed out it loses it's properties. Grapeseed oil conditions hair, restores natural moisture, leaving the hair shiny without weighing it down or looking oily. I've been using the serum for the past 3 months now and in the beginning I hadn't started using the coconut oil mask yet and I could already see the benefits.




Step 1: After washing or co-washing my hair I would always leave some conditioner in my hair after a rinse. Ringing out any excess water, I would then part my hair in half, down the middle and finger feed apply more conditioner (2 pence size piece) on each side from root to ends. (Depending on how much hair you have and how thick it is, would depend on how much conditioner you would use)

Step 2: I would then wrap my hair in a towel and leave for half an hour, so that any excess water can be absorbed. After that, I would then wrap my hair loosely in a t-shirt and leave for an hour or so, untying and shaking the hair to then wrap it again every so often to encourage the drying process. Ideally this routine is great for the night before because you have more time, you can just wrap your hair overnight for it to dry, but if you do decide to do this in the morning, I would definitely recommend giving yourself plenty of time to get ready (my friends already know how long it takes me!).  

Step 3: Unwrap your hair and leave to air dry for another half hour. At this point your hair should be damp in some places to near dry. This is the ideal point to apply the Grapeseed Serum. I usually apply 5-6 pumps in my palms, rub my hands together and smooth the serum over all sections of my hair concentrating on the ends and roots because I tend to have a lot of fly away hair on the crown of my head. You can then either wrap your hair again or leave to air dry, either way hair comes out smelling amazing, feeling super soft, lightweight and shiny.




As well as the benefits I've just mentioned, having a care routine for your hair not only improves the quality of your hair but maintains that quality, protecting your hair from harsh weather conditions and styling techniques. Of course there are also other steps you can take to maintain that protection, for example sleeping with your hair wrapped in a silk scarf and using a weekly mask to give your hair an extra hydration boost. Grapeseed oil has also been known to help the growth of hair but don't expect results over night. Being patient and consistent in your routines will allow you to see the benefits but they are all worth it!


I always stress to my readers that everyone has a different hair and skin type and this is what works for me atm, so everything that I've mentioned in this post won't work for everyone. I have thick, long, curly hair, so my hair takes longer to dry, whereas someone with thinner hair won't take as long. Everyone's beauty regime is personal to them, so it's important to find out what signs you have to determine what type of hair you have, go from there to find out which products you require and how to apply them, and finally organise your OWN personal regime.

Be sure to let me know what you think if this post has helped you in any way!

PEACE & LOVE!