New Product Alert: Bumble And Bumble Creme De Coco Masque

It is no secret that I am a Bumble And Bumble fanatic. Nothing works as well on my hair as their conditioners. I recently returned to the Alojoba conditioner because its the only one that gives my hair slip after months of roots poking through. De-tangling with this product is like cutting frozen butter with a hot knife. It makes the perfect leave-In because keeps my tresses hydrated all day.
The Deeep Treatment is seriously the best moisturizing and strengthening conditioner on the market. The smell is remarkable,it tames flyways, and elongates the natural portion of my hair while keeping the relaxed part from snapping off.
The only problem was the price. The treatment alone is $28 and only at 5 oz. a bottle... it just got too expensive for my collegiate budget.

I tried the sample size of the Creme De Coco Conditioner (rinse out) about a year ago and it wasn't too bad. I loved that it was very thick and rich. It also left the smell of Vanilla and Coconuts in my hair ( both happen to be my two favorite scents).
This bigger bottle contains almost the same ingredients, except now with a cocktail of tropical butters as the base: Mango, Murumuru, Macadamia Nut oil and Shea butter. Mmm! Sounds Yummy! It also promises to soften my new growth, leaving it silky without weighing it down. I personally trust them with this promise because I've never had my hair be as smooth as with Bb. Deeep Treatment or conditioners.

I cannot wait for this product to hit the market.


I can stretch my touch-up time for months with their entire line.

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REVIEW: Maxiglide Review

I want to thank Misikko for sending my Maxxius Maxiglide iron in safe and perfect condition. I could not have asked for better customer service.
Maxiglide iron is the one to beat out of all those on the market. Why? The steam feature and detangling combs are truly unique unto anything else.
The price was probably the best feature. I do love my Generic Chi Iron from Sally's Beauty Supply, but at $59 its only so much of a bargain when compared to the price of a Maxiglide iron (runs $70-80).
The first flaw I noticed with the Maxiglide iron is the size and heaviness of the unit. As I was watching 28 Weeks Later and using this iron for the first time and I couldn't help but to think: If only they had one of these! You could seriously bash a zombie's brain in to mush with this club of a straightening iron.
There's no way in heckleberry one would be able to use this with short hair. The two inch places are huge and in order to utilize the steam feature, you have to have at least an 4-6 inches of hair to use the steam feature. The packaging says you should use the steam feature only when the hair is 3 inches away from scalp. Honestly, and inch will be just fine. But, if you're have a kinkier hair texture such as mine, the whole purpose of the iron is to use the steam feature to straighten your naps.
The steam feature is also very tricky-tricky to use. You cannot close the iron all the way to use it or else nothing will come out. This is not the main component for straightening the hair. I guess the steam was created to loosen the curls so when you do close the iron it will be easier for the hair to run through the detangling pins on the hot plates.

Oh, and let me forget to mention that I totally hydro-scalped myself with the steam. Omigosh! That shit hurt like hell!

However, with all these faults I can honestly say I've never used an iron that straightened my hair as well as this one. I didn't have frazzled ends and my styled lasted for days. My family kept raving about how soft my hair was. I adored having a pouch to put the iron and that it didn't come with many accessories to lose! I liked the ridges on the back of the iron to keep it from sliding off my counter or dressers. There isn't a long cord knocking all over my bedroom, strategically discrete so I may trip and bust my head open (but, Hey! At least my hair looked great!).
I did see breakage while using this iron, but I will explain why:
I'm not sure if it was a good idea to blowdry my hair straight and then use this iron, because the course texture of the strands will cause them to become tangled in the pins on the hot plates. If you are several weeks post touch-up, I know many of the women on LHCF create fat twists with their hair the night before using the Maxiglide, just to soften the hair.
I personally used a lot of Castor oil to lubricated my strands so they would glide easier through the iron and that worked. Obviously, you don't want sticky hair so don't use more than a quarter size amount and run it through your damp hair so the oil will absorb better. I knew the steam feature was just right for me because it didn't allow my hair to scorch and sizzle because of the oil, so I didn't have to worry about my head smelling like cooked Keratin.
The best advice I can give to anyone thinking about purchasing this iron is to watch the DVD (comes in the box) on how to use it and read the directions. Don't allow the complications to immediately discourage you. With practice, I know I'm going to adore having this one.

I'll create a video soon (once I purchase a video-editing software) and post it here and on YouTube, Vimeo and Myspace--- so don't fret! For now, you can enjoy this one from the Home Shopping Network.

My Honey Child Makes Me Want to Bitecha!

Thank you so much for sending me these samples and please forgive me for taking practically a YEAR to use them.
I wasn't insane about the Banana Creme Shampoo because it made my hair feel limp and greasy. A bit too much residue for my relaxed hair. However, I plan on using it on either my sister or grandmother (my Guinea pigs, muhahaha!) because they are both naturals.
Saturday morning I tried the Honey Mask ans thoroughly enjoyed it! It was--literally-- a llfe-savor. I had a major Oops! and this product came through in a clutch. I absentmindedly smeared a relaxer in my hair after confusing it for my deep conditioner (the labels were in Spanish and I misinterpreted the words). I had to try and rush in the shower and wash it out and I made my grandmother get me a box kit so I can use the neutralizing shampoo.
Luckily, my hair was salvaged but it after it was very dry. The Honey Hair Masked fixed that right away! I sat under my bonnet drier with the conditioner on for 45 minutes. Immediately i noticed how slippery my hair while I was rinsing it. When my hair dried it was soft and well-moisturized without being limp.
Last night, I rinsed again and used the Olive You Deep Conditioner and my hair is very soft this morning. It feels wonderful, root to tip. The price is expensive but both conditioner come in 16-ounce containers. It is an expensive purchase and reminds me of Relaxed and Natural Mask because it's a very concentrated product.
Works great for both naturals and relaxed heads.

Blessings To Hair,

LeAnne♥