DevaCurl High Shine

April 23, 2019Leave a comment

After using High Shine for the first time, I have to say I was incredibly impressed. Most shine sprays are immensely heavy and tend to weigh the hair down. Not this finishing spray! This formula is super light weight and will last you a LONG time. You only need a small amount. A little goes a long way. There are five beneficial main oils in this formula.

Ingredient Break Down

The five oils in high shine are coconut oil, flaxseed oil, babassu oil, passion fruit oil and pequi oil. There are no silicones, NO sulfates, including sodium lauryl sulfate (which is detrimental, as discussed in a previous blog post), no mineral oil and contains less than 1% of synthetic fragrance; which in today’s beauty world, it is almost unheard of to have a product without synthetic fragrance.

Coconut oil in this formula is the frizz tamer. Flaxseed oil gives the hair nutrients and strength. Babassu oil gives hair light weight shine without leaving build up in your curls. Which as many curly girls know, in order to have healthy, hydrated curls, the products you use cannot leave residue in your hair… Otherwise you have to deal with frizz. Pequi oil also aids in taming frizz while helping to define curls. Lastly, and MOST importantly, passion fruit oil infuses moisture into your curls making them luscious and hydrated.

How do I use it?

My personal favorite way to use it is to spray it on my hands to get a more controlled application. I will then run it through the ends of the hair and (gently) scrunch up as a finishing touch. You can spray all over your hair while it’s wet, before air drying or diffusing.

Who is it for?

All curl types! I, personally, love to use it on all textured hair types. Of course I use it on my curly girls, but I love it for my coarse haired ladies to tame flyaways and give a smooth, light-weight shine finishing touch!

If you haven’t tried it, I definitely suggest it! Like I said earlier in this post, you only need a small amount. I use one to two sprays in my hand before applying to the hair. Somethings two sprays is too much. Just be mindful of that!

Your hair will thank you for using this silicone/sulfate free product!

SOURCE:

https://www.devacurl.com/high-shine-oil.html

Deep Conditioning and Avoiding Wet Frizz

March 18, 2019Leave a comment

Frizz. The most annoying, talked about thing when it comes to curly hair. When looking online to find a picture of wet frizz, several suggested links popped up. How do I get rid of my frizz? What products do I need? WHY is my hair frizzy? What is wet frizz?

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration, it is the key to kicking out frizz.

You should be deep conditioning your hair once a week EVERY WEEK!! If you have extremely dry, parched hair, you can use it more often. The two deep conditioners I SWEAR by are Heaven In Hair and Melt into Moisture by DevaCurl. Both deliver moisturizing, frizz fighting ingredients to tame your wild mane.

Heaven In Hair

This is one of my all time favorite products, when used correctly It will WORK. The three main ingredients in this incredible product are Cacao Butter, to soften and nourish, Cupuacu Butter, for long-lasting moisture and better elasticity (the bounce back) and Murumuru Butter to add shine and protect your curls. You do not have to rinse all of this product out, but it is recommended. The potential to weigh down your curls is present. If your curls are severely dry, you may want to consider leaving some of this in your hair.

After thoroughly cleansing your hair, take a generous amount of product and finger walk it through sections of your hair. This is the most IMPORTANT step of applying this product. As you finger walk through your curls, make sure they are completely coated in this deep conditioner. You want your curls to feel like silk. If you run your fingers through the section and they still feel dry, or rough when you touch them, add more conditioner and continue to finger walk the product through until your curls are silky, smooth. If you do not thoroughly coat each strand your hair will likely end up with wet frizz. You can rinse out the product after several minutes or leave it in for up to 30 minutes.

Melt Into Moisture

Melt Into Moisture is an INTENSE deep conditioning treatment. If you feel your curls are super dry, brittle and tangled, you need this rich treatment. The three main ingredients in Melt Into Moisture are Matcha Green Tea Butter, to retain moisture and seal the cuticle, Beet Root Extract, to improve elasticity and aid in protecting color and Sweet Almond Oil, to nourish and moisturize your curls.

This is not a leave-in product, but there are some exceptions. You can leave it in for several minutes after thoroughly cleansing your hair or you can leave it in for 15-20 minutes with a processing cap. BUT, the best thing with this product is you can leave it in overnight and wash it out in the morning! This is great for hair that is CRAVING that extra hydration. Use this product once a week, more if you believe you need to. Finger walk it the same as you would Heaven In Hair.

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration

As long as you are thoroughly conditioning and coating each curl, you will avoid any issues with wet frizz. Making sure your curls are hydrated is the best way to avoid frizz all together. The quality of the product you are using is immensely important. Tying in to my last blog about sulfates, silicones and parabens, if your product has any of these, the ability for any moisture to get through to the cuticle and prevent frizz will be blocked. Take your time in the shower, cleanse and condition thoroughly and you will permanently kick frizz right out of your curls!

After the DevaCurl Bounce Back Treatment

Sulfates, Parabens and Silicones.. What are they?

Sulfates

Sulfates are the “cleaning” agents in shampoo. They create the lathery, suds that remove oil from the scalp. They are known for having one of the most thorough cleansing properties and are classified as an anionic surfactant. Two very common sulfates found in shampoos are sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. Check your shampoo! I bet they are in there!

While sulfates do their job at removing dirt and oil from the scalp, they are not ideal for anyone that has texture in their hair. Wavy, Curly and Super Curly hair crave the essential oil the hair naturally produces. Sulfates are too harsh on this texture type and will strip all necessary essential oil out of the hair. This can lead to dry, brittle feeling hair.

Silicones

The definition of silicone is stated on dictionary.com “any class of synthetic material which are polymers…used to make rubbers and plastic and are in polishes and lubricants.”

Silicones create a silky, smooth feeling in the hair. It is a FALSE identifier of hydration and it is also hydrophobic; meaning it repels water. It is not easily removed from the hair and is a common contributor to build up. Curly hair can begin to feel heavy and weighed down if silicone is present in the product being used. It is incredibly important for curly girls to stay away from any product with silicone. It is going to coat the cuticle of the hair preventing the penetration of any moisture. Hydration is key for curly girls, it is what keeps frizz tame.

Common names for silicone: Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Methicone, Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane.

Parabens

Parabens are chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in the pharmaceutical and food industry and in cosmetic care.

Parabens are notorious in the medical field. Several studies have been done and have determined that they mimic oestrogen in the body. This can lead to reaching puberty at an earlier age, reproductive issues and links to breast cancer.

While there are naturally occurring parabens that are harmless, be on the lookout for any product with these ingredients: methylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben.

Avoid Them!

When it comes down to it, sulfates, silicones and parabens are best avoided! Especially if you are trying to enhance your natural curl, these ingredients can negatively affect your ability to do so.

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