Ettenio Hair Goodies Update.

Hey precious ones.

It's been over a month since I was given the opportunity to try out some Ettenio products, so I feel like I've been sufficiently acquainted with them to give my opinion. Overall I had a pleasant experience with the products but I'll give my detailed, individual analysis of each.

 

 

The five products I received for trial

 

 

Moisture Infusion (deep conditioner) - Very light, pleasant fragrance, not overpowering at all. The consistency too, is light and reminds me of when I whip up a DIY, it really is like whipped frosting or something. It is indeed quite moisturizing, but if you are looking for slip this bad boy is not the one. I suppose you could add some oil to it, but it really didn't pose an issue for me. I actually enjoyed this deep conditioner as is. I used it as a moisturizer a couple times and that worked out well too.

 

Purity (shampoo) - preface: I am not a shampoo girl, I have very few that I love and this one did not convert me, sorry. The smell is a tad bit strong, smells like fever grass or so. The good thing though is that it doesn't linger. The consistency is rather thick which makes it difficult to escape from the bottle while pumping. I had to unscrew the pump and shake the contents out. I also had to use a whole lot to cover my entire hair. Performance-wise though, it does the job.

 

Moisture Milk (daily moisturizing spray) - I like this one quite a bit. As the name suggests, it is held in a spray bottle, which made me expect a more water-like product. However, it actually sits in the middle between water and a creamy moisturizer, so don't go spraying this directly into your hair as it doesn't mist very well. Instead I spray it into my hands and them apply it to my hair. It sinks into my hair nicely and my hair drinks it up.

 

Twenty Four 7 (balancing leave-in) - My favorite scent of the products I tried, very mellow and mild. This too, is light and appears to be of that whipped consistency. It works really well. No complaints or drawbacks here.

 

Seal & Shine Serum - Does it's job very well. It's is super light and doesn't weigh the hair down. My straight hair loved it!! The citrus-esque smell is a little strong, but it's not too overpowering.

 

 

After approximately 6 weeks of use, the shampoo and deep conditioner are almost done, but the other three products still have a lot of use left in them.

 

Overall, the Ettenio brand has some really good products. However, while the packaging is aesthetically appealing, I don't know if some of them are very practical or are a good fit for the contents. Nonetheless, I will continue to use those which are not finished and I would go out and purchase them again and also try out some others which I have yet to try.

Thanks again to the proprietor for allowing me to test out her merchandise.

 

 

Ciao.

 

 

You Got A 'Hold' On me.

Remember in the summer (I use that word loosely while living in Ja.) when my sets, be they rollers or flexirods, just would not last? Well, I found a great product that "holds" me down in that department. My curly sets last until I say when, and I have been enjoying them so much more now.

 

The product I speak of is the Lottabody Wrap Me Foaming Mousse from their new styling line.

 

 

 

I use it on both wet and dry hair, and it gives me great results either way.

All I do is section the hair and apply one pump of the mousse to the section and proceed to apply the tool which I will be using to set the hair.

 

I have used it with wet roller sets, wet flexi rod sets and also on dry hair with my hot rollers and I get superior hold every time.

 

 

Thanks again Lottabody for the goodies, this is a great product that I'm glad to have in my stash!

 

For more info on this product, visit their website for the 411.

 

 

Tried the Wrap Me Foaming Mousse Yet?

 

 

 

Left Me Wanting More - Lotta Body Moisturize Me - Curl & Style Milk

I am a sucker for conditioners and moisturizers!

If I were to hoard anything it would be them. So when I saw that Lottabody, a product that I have been using to do my roller-sets since God knows when, had a new line out which includes a moisturizer, I knew I had to give it a try.

Today I am sharing with you a moisturizer that I have been head over heels for for the past few weeks. Every time I execute the LOC method, this is what I have been reaching for. What I'm speaking of is the

 

Lotta body

Moisturize Me

Curl & Style Milk (with coconut & shea oils)

 

Claims: Coconut and shea oils deeply hydrate hair from the inside out, leaving hair soft and nourished with brilliant shine. Moisturize dry, frizzy hair for springy, hydrated curls. Detangles, conditions, and controls curls while adding brilliant shine, body, and bounce.

 

Product Benefits: Defines curls. Tames frizz. Adds moisture & brilliant shine.

For relaxed & natural hair

 

How to use:  Apply to damp, towel-dried or dry hair. Distribute evenly through hair with fingers from roots to ends. Style as desired.

 

Ingredients: The main ingredients on the list (in actual order) are water, shea butter, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol & parfum. (Not bad huh?) It contains both natural and manmade properties. It also contains some lovely oils that are beneficial to your hair.

 

 

Loving Lately... (2)

This is the second of my loving lately posts. The first was regarding Avene Eau Thermale Spring Water (read more here) and this one is about yet another moisture-based product and that's this deep conditioner here:

 

L'OREAL Power Moisture - Moisture Rush Mask

Left Me Wanting More - Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner w/ Sea Kelp & Argan Oil

 

Dry, Damaged Hair

Heal, Grow & Strengthen

Sulfate Free & Color Safe

 

What they say: 

 

Ingredients

Deionized water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter)*, Argan Oil, Coconut Oil*, Behentrimonium Chloride, Essential Oil Blend, Vegetable Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax, Sea Kelp Extract, Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Avocado Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil

*Certified Organic Ingredients

 

No Sulfates, parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluen, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, PABA, Synthetic color, DEA or animal testing.

 

 

Directions

After shampooing, apply conditioner evenly through wet hair. Massage gently into your scalp and hair from roots to ends. Leave on for five minutes. Rinse thoroughly. May also be used as a leave-in conditioner: apply to wet hair and style as desired.  

Left Me Wanting More - VO5 Shea Cashmere Moisturizing Conditioner

Alberto VO5 Silky Experience Moisturizing Conditioner With Shea Protein & Warm Vanilla

•Sensual indulgence from a formula with shea protein & vanilla extract.

•Moisturizing formula helps restore softness & shine.

•Conditions & revitalizes leaving hair very manageable.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua, EAU), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacinamide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance (Parfum)

Directions

After shampooing, apply to wet hair. Leave on as desired. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact flush thoroughly with water. Ingredients Silky Experiences Shea Cashmere with Shea Protein & Warm Vanilla Conditioner

Claims

Silky Experiences Shea Cashmere with Shea Protein & Warm Vanilla Conditioner Treat yourself with the luxury of shea protein and warm vanilla. Enjoy the sensual indulgence from this moisturizing conditioner that helps restore softness and shine.

My Take

Left Me Wanting More - Queen Helene Cholesterol Cream

As per website 

Between chemicals, styling and the elements, your hair takes a beating everyday. Reverse the damage and protect your hair with Cholesterol Hair Conditioning Cream. The original alcohol-free deep-conditioning treatment was created to save dry, damaged, chemically-treated and over-processed hair. It leaves a natural healthy shine with extra body and resilience.

Ingredients:

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mineral Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lanolin, Ceteth-24, Choleth-24 (Cholesterol), Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red (CI 16035)"

Directions

Left Me Wanting More - ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo

As per website:

Aloe Vera and Olive Oil are two of nature’s most nourishing ingredients. This shampoo detangles, neutralizes, and moisturizes your hair, leaving it more manageable and soft. It’s not simply a neutralizing shampoo, it is the perfect moisturizing and detangling shampoo that conditions while cleansing the hair. Now available in a Pak!

Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo: Moisturizes and neutralizes the hair leaving it tangle free and soft after every shampoo. A rich blend of Olive Oil, Aloe Vera, Panthenol, and Lecithin to provide moisture. When used regularly it can help prevent calcium, magnesium, and iron build-up on the hair.

How To Use

Left Me Wanting More - Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose Conditiioner

Honeysuckle Rose® Moisturizing Conditioner 11oz

As per the manufacturer:

For Dry, Brittle Hair

The sweet smell of success for your hair. Trade those dry, thirsty tresses for vibrant, touchably soft hair with this moisture-intensive conditioner. Restorative herbal emollients detangle and rehydrate to leave hair ultra-silky and irresistibly fragrant. Also recommended for bleached or highlighted hair.

FEATURES:

Organic Shea Butter & Organic Rosa Mosqueta® Oils Organic Aloe VeraHoneysuckle Oil

BENEFITS:

Deep-condition & protect; soften hair texture

Replenishes moisture

Adds a soft, floral scent