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Heat Free Hair Styling with Almush Style Hair Curler Set

April 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Almush Style Hair Curler Set provides a comfortable, easy-to-use way to get beautiful curls without the damage of heat styling.

Almush Style Hair Curler Set comes in a variety of colors and patterns

Almush Style Hair Curler Set comes in a variety of colors and patterns

Why Use a Heatless Hair Styling Solution

I loved the bouncy voluminous waves from a curling wand. It took 20 extra minutes to curl my hair each morning. 

But daily hot tool use made my hair very dry and brittle. A curling wand depletes natural moisture in the hair and damages the keratin bonds. 

I stopped using the curling wand, but curls and waves hide hair damage better than wearing straight hair. 

I tried a few heatless curler options but most left a weird crimp in my hair or the curl didn’t hold. Many heatless curler options caused frizzy sections in my hair. 

The Almush Style Hair Curler set can be used on wet or dry hair lightly misted with water. It works on long, curly, straight, fine, or thick hair. 

Close up of one of the Mulberry silk scrunchies from the Almush Style Hair Curler Set. Mulberry silk is the most gentle on delicate hair and is safe to use on hair overnight.

The Set

The set comes in a variety of colors and designs. We tried the Pink and the 3d cube design.

Almush Style Pink Color Hair Curler Set

Almush Style Pink Color Hair Curler Set

Almush Style Cube Design Hair Curler Set

Almush Style Cube Design Hair Curler Set

 

The Almush Style Cube Design Hair Curler Set comes with:

  • One clip
  • One mulberry silk curler base 
  • two silk scrunchies
  • a drawstring storage bag
The Clip

The sturdy clip holds the curler base steady so you can use both hands to wrap your hair on the base.


The teeth do not slip yet do not pinch or pull on the hair.

The Scrunchies

Two mulberry silk scrunchies secure the hair ends in place on the curler base

Cube Pattern Scrunchie

Scrunchie Duo


 

 

The Drawstring Storage Bag

The Base 

  • The total length of the curler base is 35 inches. It can accommodate even VERY long hair. 
  • It is a one-inch diameter for the most versatile curl style. 
  • The curler base is made of soft, eco-friendly foamed rubber so it is comfortable to sleep on and lightweight. It has a mulberry silk cover.

The base tips are well stitched with a pearl sealed finish

The base is flexible and folds neatly for storage

Flexible Base stores easily when not in use

 

Why Mulberry Silk is Best for Hair

  • It is lightweight and hypoallergenic.
  • Mulberry silk is 100% natural and contains no artificial fibers.
  • It is smooth without friction or abrasive surfaces, so it is the most gentle to the hair. It will not catch, rub, or damage the hair shaft.
  • It will not wick moisture out of the hair like cotton
  • A mulberry silk fiber is stronger than a piece of steel of the same length and diameter.
  • Mulberry silk provides the longest silk strands, which allows for higher-quality weaving and fewer”bumps” to catch a hair strand
  • It holds moisture very well. It can hold 1/3 of its weight in water without feeling damp. It also will not mildew or require airing out.

How to Use This Set

  1. Start with towel-dried hair or lightly spritz dry hair damp
  2. Secure the base to the head with the included clip
  3. Wrap sections of hair around the base. 
    • I start with pieces about the same size hair piece as I take when using a curling wand.
    • Larger pieces create a softer curl, smaller pieces a tighter curl.  
    • Tight wrapping creates a ringlet. Loose wrapping creates a beachy wave.
    • TIP: One technique I found useful is to hold my hair section taut, lay it flat on the base towards the front, and twist it before wrapping it around the back of the curler. This creates more of a curling wand-type curls
  4. Once you wrap all your hair on one side, secure the ends with the scrunchie.
  5. Repeat on the other side 
  6. Once both sides are secured, the base is flexible and can bend out of the way while you sleep or wear it while getting ready. 

Results

Lovely soft curls without burning my fingers or damaging my hair with a curling wand. And it doesn’t leave a weird “crimp” mark in my hair like other heatless curlers. I love saving the extra 20 minutes in the morning NOT having to curl my hair!

Where to Buy It

Find the Almush Style Hair Curler Set at https://almushstyle.com/collections/hair-curler/products/black-color-hair-curler-almush-style

Use coupon code BXSH4E5KCSC7 for 20% off any Almush Style product.



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Strawberry Leopard Haircolor

January 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Strawberry Leopard is a vegan semi-permanent that leaves hair in better condition than it found it. It comes in an array of vivid hues for a bright pick me up without the damage typically associated with dying your hair dramatic shades.

 Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

 

Meet Strawberry Leopard.

Love vibrant shades but hate the hair damage that often comes with it? Then check out Strawberry Leopard!

Strawberry Leopard in "Grapeful"

Strawberry Leopard in “Grapeful”

What It Is

A semi-permanent, Vegan, conditioning formula with bonding technology. Vivid color without hair damage.

Why It Is Special

It is super easy to use this cruelty-free formula and it leaves hair in better condition with several nourishing ingredients.

It leaves no colorful residue on the sink or shower tile.

There is no developer to mix, yet it deposits bright color, with the brightest results seen on pre-lightened hair.

To that end, Strawberry Leopard makes an excellent lightening kit with everything you need to get a good clean base for your bright colors to look their best.

We will cover the Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit in a future post.

Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit comes with everything you need to pre-lighten your hair for tipping, highlighting or bleaching

Strawberry Leopard Light Me Up Lightening Kit comes with everything you need to pre-lighten your hair for tipping, highlighting, or bleaching

 

How to Use It

Choose your shade or shades.  Mix any shade with the Strawberry Leopard Pastel Mixer for more subtle results. Unlike traditional dyes, it smells like a fruity treat. It reminds me of strawberry candy!

Shake the bottle well. Then apply in a tint bowl and tint brush method to your clean, dry hair in quadrants. It is best applied in one-inch sections. No developer to mix, and no nasty smell! Leave on for 20 minutes.

You can use foil to do just a section of hair.

You can mix colors together to make a custom shade, or apply several colors.

Just rinse with cool water, no shampoo or conditioner afterward. The color lasts up to 8 weeks.

easy to spread Gouache gel paint like texture

It is an easy to spread Gouache gel paint-like texture – not at all runny or drippy

Once the bottle is opened, it lasts for a year.

TIP: The Strawberry Leopard website says that a small amount of Strawberry Leopard Semi-Permanent Hair Color can be mixed with your daily conditioner to keep color vibrant between touchups.

Strawberry Leopard Shades

Strawberry Leopard comes in 17 shades and a Pastel Mixer. The Pastel Mixer lets you turn any shade into its’ pretty pastel counterpart.

Here are a few shades we got to try:

 

Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Loyal Blue is a true blue shade, a crisp and highly pigmented crystal clear hue.

Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Loyal Blue is a rich, creamy true blue hue.

 

The creamy gel consistency spreads easily without being runny.

Loyal Blue right out of the bottle

Loyal Blue right out of the bottle

 

“Fingerpainting” with Loyal Blue shows the color. Leave on a full 20 minutes to see this shade on your hair, less for a more subtle effect. Highly pigmented, true blue shade

“Fingerpainting” with Loyal Blue shows the color. Leave on a full 20 minutes to see this shade on your hair, less for a more subtle effect. Highly pigmented, true blue shade

 

Grapeful

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful is an intensely purple shade.  It looks almost black coming out of the bottle because it is so highly pigmented. It is similar to purple toning shampoo in an indigo purple intense color.

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful

Strawberry Leopard Grapeful

 

Here is how the color looks when “fingerpainted” in indoor (top) and outdoor (bottom) light:

Grapeful in indoor lighting

Grapeful in indoor lighting

Grapeful has a rich pigmented color. It is a creamy gel texture that spreads easily for applying as thin or thick as you desire

Grapeful has a rich pigmented color. It is a creamy gel texture that spreads easily for applying as thin or thick as you desire

 

Bali

Strawberry Leopard Bali

Strawberry Leopard Bali

 

Strawberry Leopard Bali is a pretty strawberry pink with a hint of bright coral. The result is a soft rose gold pink. Here is a close up:

Gray Hair:  While it will leave some tint on gray hair, as always, gray is generally tricky. But this is a conditioning formula, so you have nothing to lose by experimenting! The darker shades leave more pigment on gray hair than the pastels.

Another thing that is special about Strawberry Leopard is how well it treats hair after it has been bleached. Bleached hair is often porous, dry, and damaged.

Take a look at some of the ingredients in this conditioning vegan formulation:

The Ingredients

Mango Seed Extract restores dry, damaged hair

Mango Seed Extract

Mango Seed provides a long-lasting emollient. Rich in fatty acids, it keeps hair hydrated and nourished.

Mango Seed Butter also contains Vitamins C, A, E, K, and B6.

Mango Seed Extract is high in copper, which supports healthy hair follicles.

 

Shea butter definition at StyleChicks.com Defining Beauty Glossary

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is protective and nourishing.

 

Panthenol

Panthenol (B5)  is a humectant, emollient, and moisturizer.

Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and locks in moisture. This makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft. More volume gives even damaged or thinning hair a healthier appearance. [1]

For very porous hair, Panthenol behaves like a protein.

 

 

Rice Bran

Rice Protein

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Hydrolyzed Rice protein is a secret hair weapon because it contains Inositol.

Inositol repairs hair breakage and damage. It penetrates deeply into the hair and helps repair the broken hair bonds.

Hydrolyzed Rice protein also contains Antioxidants, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and amino acids.[2]

 

 

Lavender Oil softens hair and skin

Lavender

Lavender Flower

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep the scalp healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any scalp imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances hair cell growth.

 

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E promotes scalp health.

 

This formula has a hydrating Sunflower Oil base combined with soothing, skin rejuvenating natural ingredients

This formula has hydrating Sunflower Seed

Sunflower Seed Extract

Sunflower Seed Oil retains moisture in brittle hair, thereby reducing hair breakage.

Ideal for coarse, colored, bleached, curly, or damaged hair because it penetrates the hair shaft to lock and retain moisture.

It contains Omega 9, an essential acid needed to stop breakage and stimulate hair growth.

The main component of sunflower oil is linoleic acid. Its other components include oleic acid and palmitic acid, lecithin, carotenoids, tocopherols, and numerous vitamins.

 

 

Flax

Flaxseed

Linseed Seed Extract

Linseed, AKA flaxseed, is high in fatty acid Omega-3s.

It is considered a hair “superfood” as it creates lush hair and reduces breakage.

 

 

 

About Strawberry Leopard

The Strawberry Leopard animal is a very rare colorful leopard.

Strawberry Leopard the hair brand believes in the uniqueness of each person and provides a range of non-damaging, vegan colors so each person can express their unique selves.

Where to Find It

Find the Strawberry Leopard range at Strawberry Leopard Hair and Sally Beauty

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Conditioning Semi-Permanent Color


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References

  1. Davis, M., Thomas, J., van de Velde, S., Boissy, Y., Dawson, T., Jr, Iveson, R. and Sutton, K. (2011), A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair. British Journal of Dermatology, 165: 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10633.x
  2. Rigo, L.A.; da Silva, C.R.; de Oliveira, S.M.; Cabreira, T.N.; de Bona da Silva, C.; Ferreira, J.; Beck, R.C. Nanoencapsulation of rice bran oil increases its protective effects against UVB radiation-induced skin injury in mice. Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm. 2015, 93, 11-17.

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Tagged: Strawberry Leopard, Vegan Hair Color, vegan semi-permanent, Vivid Hair Color

It’s time for Cyber Monday 2021 Deals!

November 29, 2021 · Leave a Comment

It’s officially Cyber Monday! Here is a list of some of our favorite brands and the deals they are offering:

 

Skincare

Sonage Skincare – 30% off and two mystery gifts with code CYBER2GIFTS

 

Civant Skincare – Get $10 off Meladerm Pigment Correction. Civant Meladerm is one of our current favorites!

 

Good Molecules – 25% off site wide and 30% off bundles, no code needed.

 

LED Technologies 

30% site wide with code BESTDEALS

 

Kat Burki – 25% off plus a 1oz Vitamin C Face Cream with code KBTHANKS

 

nuFace – 35% off site wide, no code needed!

 

 

Michael Todd Beauty – 40% off select items. No code needed.

 

Mad Hippie– 30% off site wide. No code needed.

 

When Beauty – 50% off all products! Take advantage of this incredible deal from a truly incredible brand!

 

Jeffrey James Botanicals  – The more you buy the more you save:

1 item  $19.88 each

2 items  $18.88 each

3 items  $17.88 each

4 items  $16.88 each

5+ items $15.88 each

They have also partnered up with One Tree Planted – for every product purchased, a tree will be planted!

Now is a great time to stock up on your go-tos from a favorite brand of ours!

 

Jan Marini Skin Research – 20% off site wide, no code needed.

 

Trophy Skin – Save up to 55%. Discount price reflected on sale page.

 

Osmotics– 35% off site wide with code CYBER35.

 

NEWA – Several deals including the NEWA Classic for $199!

 

NIRA – 50% off – only $224 for this powerhouse skincare tool!

 

Solawave – Solawave is running a fantastic sale – buy one Solawave wand and get one free, or get 30% off one. No code needed!

Read our review on this great multi-tasking skincare tool!

 

Hair

EVOLVh – 40% select products with code SAVEBIG

 

Philip Kingsley – 25% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY25

 

HairMax – 20% off sitewide with code CYBR21

 

T3 Micro – 25% off site wide. No code needed.

 

 

Makeup

Viola Rouge Cosmetics – Get 50% off and free shipping on all products! We adore Viola Rouge lipsticks and eye shadows!

 

Bite Beauty – 40% site wide, no code needed.

 

By Terry– 25% off site wide. No code needed.

 

Chantecaille – 25% off with code CYBER

 
Wellness

 

Aura Cacia – 30% off gifts with code AC3080

 

Coco Floss  25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY

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Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo Conditioner Set

December 23, 2020 · 2 Comments

It is a good time for hair rehab. Curly hair is naturally dry and requires extra moisture. An excellent shampoo and conditioning duo to restore moisture into dry, damaged hair is Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set. It contains only gentle, moisturizing ingredients including Passionfruit Extract, Sweet Almond Oil, Panenthol, and Black Seed Oil.
Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set

Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set

Why curly hair Needs Moisture

Curly hair requires extra moisture

Curly hair is naturally drier. It has a wider diameter which leads to more surface moisture loss.  Our natural scalp oils have difficulty making their way down the spiral shape of a curl.

The shape of a curl also makes it extra brittle.

When curly hair is colored or styled straight with hot tools, it can easily damage already dry hair.

Many shampoos and even conditioners contain ingredients that dry out and damage curly hair. These include parabens, sulphates, silicones, and alcohols.

If you have curly hair, it is a great time to transition away from drying shampoos and conditioners in order to achieve lush, healthy, soft, and shiny curls.

A great haircare set for curly hair is Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set.

The Maximilian set deeply hydrates hair

The Maximilian Set deeply hydrates hair

 

About The Maximilian Set

Maximilian comes in a presentation box

Maximilian comes in a presentation box

The Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set contains a shampoo and conditioner, each is 16 ounces (500 ml). It contains only ingredients suitable for dry, curly hair.

Shampoo and conditioner boxed set

Shampoo and conditioner boxed set

The set comes nicely boxed so it is suitable to give as a gift to your favorite curly girl (or guy)!

Deeply hydrating treatment for curly hair

Deeply hydrating treatment for curly hair

What Makes Maximilian Special

Maximilian ingredients are considered safe for curly hair

Both the shampoo and conditioner use natural, safe, curly friendly ingredients to infuse and lock in moisture.

Also important is what these products do NOT contain:

  • No Sulfate, Paraben, PEG, coloring, or gluten
  • No Silicone
  • No animal testing, cruelty-free

While these features are vital for curly hair, they are also beneficial to any texture hair that is dry, colored or damaged. Sulfates can be drying to even oily hair types. But this set uses three gentle cleansers considered safe for curly hair.

This volumizing formula makes hair healthier, it smooths the hair while imparting softness and shine. The ingredients work together to add moisture and then lock in that moisture.

Let’s take a closer look at these outstandingly curl-friendly ingredients.

Maximilian Supporting Ingredients

This shampoo and conditioner set uses exotic ingredients such as Passionfruit

This shampoo and conditioner set uses exotic ingredients such as Passionfruit

Passion Fruit Extract

Passion fruit Extract contains hair restoring nutrients

Passion fruit Extract contains hair restoring nutrients

Passion fruit seed oil, also known as Maracuja Oil, is a Brazilian beauty mainstay. It improves how the hair looks and feels. It also benefits the health of the scalp. Healthy scalps are vital to growing healthy hair.

Passion fruit extract contains 72% linoleic acid, one of the richest sources of this hair-friendly essential acid. [1]  This gives hair a glossy, healthy shine.

It is rich in vitamin A, potassium, antioxidants, and minerals that benefit both hair and scalp. Vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene improves moisture retention. These antioxidants counteract the oxidative stress signs of hair aging [2]

Vitamin E improves dry hair and a dry scalp. It infuses moisture and retains it. This helps alleviate dandruff and restore dry, damaged hair.  Vitamins B6 and B2 aid scalp circulation. This benefits follicles and helps build stronger hair. Passion fruit extract also has anti-inflammatory benefits.

The vitamins in Passion fruit extract are amazing at locking in moisture without leaving the hair greasy or limp.

 

Sweet Almond Oil restores brittle hair

Sweet Almond Oil restores brittle hair

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is hair reparative and softening.  Sweet Almond Oil is excellent for brittle hair, damaged hair, dry and over-processed hair.

Sweet almond oil contains proteins and vitamins A, B, D, and E, Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, and magnesium. Amino acids and proteins strengthen the hair strand and smooth the appearance of the hair cuticle.  It nourishes and strengthens damaged hair, making it silky and shiny again. It also reduces hair loss and makes hair more elastic.

Sweet Almond Oil protects delicate hair strands and combats brittleness. Brittleness results in breakage and is a huge barrier to meaningful hair growth.

Almond Oil is also a carrier oil, meaning it helps other oils and ingredients penetrate and absorb.

Sweet Almond Oil also gives hair a natural sheen.

 

Black Seed Oil

Black Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the flower Nigella sativa

Black Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the flower Nigella sativa

Black Seed Oil is also known as Cumin Seed Oil. It comes from the seeds of the Nigella sativa, commonly called virgin in the green flower.

Rich in fatty amino acids, Black Seed Oil is moisturizing to both the hair and the scalp.

For scalp care, Black Seed Oil contains Thymoquinone. This is an excellent antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. It hydrates the scalp to keep it in optimal condition for growing healthy hair.  It combats scalp conditions such as dandruff, psoriasis, and other skin conditions  [3]

Black Seed Oil is called a hair growth remedy.  Studies of Telogen effluvium hair loss show topical Black Seed Oil reduces temporary hair loss. [4]

Black Cumin Oil works well with other ingredients to provide therapeutic effects.

 

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Panthenol is a humectant, emollient, and moisturizer. Panthenol is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and is a provitamin of B5.  It has ultra-hydrating properties. But unlike oils, it won’t make hair oily or greasy.

Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and locks in moisture. It also retains moisture along the hair surface which reflects light for a shiny appearance. It also makes hair look and feels soft and pliable without oils or waxes. The sealed-in moisture plumps the hair shaft which gives the hair a more voluminous appearance.  It makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft. More volume gives even damaged or thinning hair a healthier appearance. [5]

It is excellent for brittle hair and curly hair.  It washes clean from the hair without residue.  For very porous hair, it can behave like a protein.

Panthenol also moisturizes the skin on the scalp and is believed to promote cell regeneration.

Black Seed Oil comes from the lovely Nigella sativa flower

Black Seed Oil comes from the lovely Nigella sativa flower

The Maximilian Experience

The Shampoo

The texture is silky and lightweight. It has an earthy and natural organic scent.

lightweight hydrating shampoo

lightweight hydrating shampoo

 

rich texture shampoo has a light lather

rich texture shampoo has a light lather

There is a soothing, gentle latter. It rinses clean but the hair doesn’t feel stripped. The directions say to rinse with cool water.

Impressively moisturizing on my curly, coarse, damaged hair. It leaves my hair so soft and shiny!

The Conditioner

The texture is creamy and lightweight. It is not waxy or sticky.

The conditioner is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the hair

The conditioner is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the hair

I used about two-three tablespoons on my waist-length hair. It is an excellent texture for the curly girl method “squish and cond-ish”. My hair just drank it in.

Even while I was rinsing the conditioner from my hair, it felt so much stronger.

The Conditioner

The Conditioner

RESULT

Without any other styling products and drying my hair naturally, my hair looked great!  I love how thick and strong this set makes my hair feel! And it has shine and movement!

Where to Buy Maximilian

Find the Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set at

https://www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A1C2XTWGTMWOLA

Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set

Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set

 

Special Offer


Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set 

Try Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set at a great price.

Get a 70% off discount with code 70BQRAVM


Hydrating shampoo for curly hair

Hydrating shampoo for curly hair

QUESTIONS?
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Have any comments or questions about the Maximilian Passion Fruit Black Seed Oil Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Set?

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Reference

  1. Regis, Suelen Alvarenga, Resende, Eder Dutra de, & Antoniassi, Rosemar. (2015). Oil quality of passion fruit seeds subjected to a pulp-waste purification process. Ciência Rural, 45(6), 977-984. Epub 00, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20140099
  2. Trüeb RM. Oxidative stress in ageing of hair. Int J Trichology. 2009 Jan;1(1):6-14. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.51923. PMID: 20805969; PMCID: PMC2929555.
  3. Salih H.M. Aljabre, et al. Dermatological effects of Nigella sativa, Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 19, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 92-98, ISSN 2352-2410, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdds.2015.04.002.
  4. A. Rossi, L. Priolo, A. Iorio, E. Vescarelli, M. Gerardi, D. Campo, D. Nunno, S. Ceccarelli, S. Calvieri, A. Angeloni and C. Marchese, “Evaluation of a Therapeutic Alternative for Telogen Effluvium: A Pilot Study,” Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, Vol. 3 No. 3A, 2013, pp. 9-16. doi: 10.4236/jcdsa.2013.33A1002.
  5. Davis, M., Thomas, J., van de Velde, S., Boissy, Y., Dawson, T., Jr, Iveson, R. and Sutton, K. (2011), A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair. British Journal of Dermatology, 165: 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10633.x

ABOUT THIS POST

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured. We received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion about this product.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

Our opinions are 100% our own.

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Tagged: Conditioner, Curly Hair, Natural Ingredients, Shampoo

Hair Rehab
Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

October 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Could your hair use some TLC? Our team is astounded at the ingredient list in this Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set. We have researched and tried endless hair care ingredients and formulas, so we’ve learned by experience what works. Everything in this formula works, and more importantly, it works synergistically! Wow!

Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

For deep conditioning, we love making concoctions of treating oils and hydrating creams. More effective than DIY hair recipes,  this Way of Nature set contains all our haircare ingredient favorites plus some hair superfood ingredients we never tried before!

the kit

Made in Israel, the haircare products in this kit contain superfood ingredients known to promote luxurious hair.

This sulfate-free, 2-in-1 hair kit contains:

  • Nourishing Hair Mask
  • Hair Oil Treatment
  • Bonus gift honey lip treatment
Both the masque and treatment oil contain amazing superfood natural ingredients like pomegranate

Both the masque and treatment oil contain amazing superfood natural ingredients like pomegranate

The Ingredients

Let’s take a look at the impressive ingredient profiles of both products included in this set. First the Nourishing Hair Mask:

The Nourishing Hair Mask

key active ingredients

Avocado Oil Ingredient featured on StyleChicks.com

Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is 72% monounsaturated fatty acids, higher than Coconut or Grapeseed oils. Avocado Oil mixes with water better than other oils.

Avocado oil readily penetrates into the hair strand and even the hair cortex.  Avocado Oil doesn’t sit on the scalp like Coconut oil. Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves texture on hair.

Rich in Omegas 3 and 6, Vitamins C, D, and E, Avocado Oil makes hair hydrated and lush.[1]

 

Date oil is rich in fatty acids

Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

Better known as Date oil. Date oil has an antioxidant profile similar to Olive Oil.

It also has the four fatty acids oleic, linoleic, lauric and palmitic acid. These fatty acids reduce moisture loss in the hair and keep the hair cuticle sealed.

It is rich in vitamins including Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin. Riboflavin promotes hair elasticity and helps hair build protein.

Date Oil is especially good at reviving dull, dry, and brittle hair.

 

Panthenol

Panthenol is Vitamin B5.

Panthenol is moisture-binding and soothing, It instantly makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft.

 

Argan

Argan

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Argan Nut Oil deeply hydrates and softens dry hair. Argan is an anti-oxidant, fatty acid hair superfood.

It also promotes elasticity. Improved elasticity gives hair strength and bouncy movement. It also reduces hair breakage.

Argan oil massaged into the scalp aids in stimulating hair growth.

 

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hair is mostly Keratin, it is the structural protein of hair. Hydrolyzed keratin is keratin broken down into small enough pieces to absorb into the hair.

Hydrolyzed Keratin can fill the microscopic gaps in the cuticle, cortex, and medulla of the hair. This gives hair temporary strength. It also makes hair reflect light and look shiny.

Consistent Hydrolyzed keratin use helps high porosity hair resist breakage and grow longer.

 

Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed oil

Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats. Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to hair. Jojoba is a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients. As a carrier oil, it enhances the ingredients it is paired with instead of creating a barrier.

Jojoba seed oil hydrates and nourishes while cleansing the scalp of impurities. It removes excess sebum, dandruff, and flakes blocking follicles. It moisturizes dry hair.

 

Propolis is a bee product

Propolis Extract

Propolis Extract is a bee bi-product. It is sometimes called “bee glue”. It is cuticle smoothing, softening, and hydrating. It also causes temporary hair plumping action.

Rich in vitamins, it feeds the hair. Propolis Extract contains the amino acid L‑Cysteine which strengthens the hair strand.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair. These hair types have a wider diameter, which means more surface to lose moisture and feel dry.

 

Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged skin soft and pliable again.

 

Now let’s take a look at the Oil Treatment

The Oil  Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

The Oil  Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

the Oil Treatment

The Oil Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

These include Date Oil that revives dry, brittle hair. Pomegranate, Date, and Sea Buckthorn are all superfoods that can nourish the scalp and keep it hydrated and healthy.

It is a thick, rich oil. The Oil is a leave-in treatment, it soaks into your hair to hydrate and repair.

The hair Oil Treatment can be applied to dry or wet hair. It absorbs quickly.

It contains several ingredients to benefit the scalp. Scalp massages with these ingredients can aid in healthier hair growth. It also contains Vitamins and minerals associated with decreasing hair fall and even reducing premature graying!

Let’s take a closer look at the key ingredients in this Oil Treatment.

 

 

the Oil

key active ingredients

Sea Buckthorn berries contain hair nourishing nutrients

Sea Buckthorn berries are packed with hair nourishing nutrients

Olive oil

olive oil

Olive Oil moisturizes with hair-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. Omegas nourish the hair follicle, maintain scalp health, and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong.

Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.

 

argan oil

Argan Oil is ideal as a leave-in hair oil ingredient because it keeps hair hydrated while also smoothing hair. It promotes elasticity which reduces hair breakage.

sea buckthorn

Sea Buckthorn berries

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is sea buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn oil is extracted from these small orange berries.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is like a who’s who of nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K, and P; carotenoids; flavonoids; amino acids; phenols; folic acid; organic acids; 20 mineral elements, and essential fatty acids. It uniquely contains all four omegas: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9. It feeds hair and nourishes the scalp.[2]

Date Oil

Date oil benefits both hair and scalp.

It contains Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids. These feed the scalp and keep it moisturized. It is also antimicrobial and antibacterial to keep the scalp clear of dandruff and acne.

Date Oil is rich in hair enhancing vitamins including B2 which can decrease hair fall. B2 produces Keratin and promotes hair elasticity.

Date Oil is also rich in copper and pantothenic acid (B5) which reduces premature graying of hair.

Punica Granatum Extract

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is packed with minerals, vitamins A, C, K, E and folic acid.  Pomegranates contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [2].

Pomegranate contains punicic acid in pomegranate which strengthens the hair follicle. Paired with olive oil, it can deeply penetrate the hair shaft to improve hair condition.

Pomegranate improves hydration.  Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water. It hydrates dry, brittle hair.

Pomegranate oil makes for a lovely scalp and hair massage oil. It smoothes frizz and conditions hair.

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged hair soft.

 

The Experience

Nourishing Hair Mask

The Mask

Texture

It is a very thick cream. Thicker and richer than a curd or custard consistency. Not at all greasy or slimy.

Warm and rub it between your hands first to apply it to wet hair.  About a tablespoon was enough for my almost bra strap length hair. It spreads well and has a nice slick.

The masque is thick, creamy, and rich. A little goes a long way

Use in the shower and let it sink in for 5-7 minutes.  It also works wonderfully steamed in with my facial steamer. Rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle. It rinses away clean without a residue.

It comes with a sturdy inner seal to keep the mask fresh.

It comes with a sturdy inner seal to keep the mask fresh.

scent

There is a pleasant aromatic scent. It lingers a bit even after rinsing.

result

Hair feels smoother, thicker, and much stronger. It looks so healthy and shiny!

 

The Treatment Oil

I like to shake it well and warm a few drops between my hands and smooth it over my hair. It is filled with hair growing nutrients and makes for a marvelous restorative scalp massage!

The bottle has a sealed inverted dropper top to reduce waste, only dispense what you need.

It leaves my coarse hair looking smoother and shiny.

where to Find It

Find the Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D96HCTP

Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

 


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References

  1. de Oliveira, Ana Paula et al. “Effect of semisolid formulation of persea americana mill (avocado) oil on wound healing” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2013 (2013): 472382. doi:10.1155/2013/47238
  2. Zielińska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in health and disease, 16(1), 95. doi:10.1186/s12944-017-0469-7).
  3. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and ProcessingMaría I. Gil,†, Francisco A. Tomás-Barberán,†, Betty Hess-Pierce,‡, Deirdre M. Holcroft,§ and, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)

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