Silky Hair With CHI Silk Infusion

I started using the CHI silk infusion oil a couple of months ago, and I've had great results. However, it's a bit pricey; my 6 oz bottle cost about $11. I use it when my hair is damped, and ceramic heat brings out the shine and "silkiness" of your hair. I personally love the smell, though some people think that it smells like mens cologne. It's a matter of preference.

Here are some of its claims:

• Silk Reconstructing Complex no pH
• Rich leave in treatment
• Enriched with pure silk along with wheat and soy proteins
• Alcohol free
• Ceramic heat will insure deep penetration of silk proteins
• Strengthens the hair
• Provides incredible softness
• Adds manageability and shine without any build up

Ingredients:
Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Ethyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Silk, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, D&C Yellow 11, D&C Red 17, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Boron Nitride Powder.

It Gives You a Lottabody

Lottabody is all around a great setting lotion. I started using this a couple of years ago and noticed that my fine hair had extra body when using with my roller sets. I bought a spray bottle just to dump it in when I buy it. I spray each section of my hair when it's wet along with Black n' Sassy Creamy Set, and the result are shine and body indeed! There is no flaking and my roller sets last a couple of day longer than using other setting lotions. I would highly recommend using in addition to your normal setting lotions. I bought my 12 oz bottle of Lottabody for a little over $2.00...and not to mention its such a classic!

Citrus Lovers-St. Ives Delivers

The St. Ives Energizing Citrus Body Wash has an updated look and a nice refreshing scent. I used it this morning and the scent aided me in opening my eyes! I smell more grapefruit than anything else int the formula, so if you are not a citrus lover, you definitely need to avoid this one. Its very moisturizing and it rinsed away very well, unlike brands such as Caress Body Wash or SoftSoap that in my opinion lathers well, but leaves a soapy residue after rinsing. This 18 oz bottle cost a little over $3.00 and claims to contains 100% natural extracts-love it!

Calamine Lotion for Healthier Skin

First of all, there are some over priced brands of calamine lotion on the market right now, that may set you back from $5-$7. Please don't do it! I use an "off" brand called Humco; cost: $1.88 at Walmart for a 6 oz size,and works wonderfully. The uses for calamine lotion are numerous: insect bites, rashes, poison ivy/oak, eczema, chicken pox, an astringent to dry up infected areas of acne. I use it anytime I see a blackhead on my face,and its usually gone the next day! The Humco brand isn't lotion textured at all; it actually is a more liquid based product, so I pour it on a bathing cloth and apply to an area.This is a very good drying agent-I would recommend having this one on your shelf.

Active Ingredients: Calamine, Zinc Oxide and Liquefied Phenol 1%
Inactive Ingredients: Bentonite Magma, Calcium Hydroxide, Glycerin, and Purified Water

Daily Moisturizing Conditioners-Black Sassy

My hair doesn't get dry often, but when I where a roller set styles and I need a little shine, I definitely use Black Sassy Lavender Creme Oil Conditioner. It is super light, not heavy on my hair at all, and I use it whenever I have to use a blow dryer on my hair. I usually use a small amount when I wrap my hair at night, and when I unwrap in the morning, I notice the softness when combing through my hair. I bought a 12 oz size for about $4.60-this should last me for a while... Great Product!

Aid to Remove Micro Braids?

I always swear that after I've taking a braid style down that I would never get braids again! And the reason is usually the time spent taking them down. I just recently took my microbraids out and the experience wasn't as bad as it was five years ago. My hair had breakage and my edges were beginning to bald after I took them out last time. So I've been wearing the tree braids for the past couple of years because its cheaper, faster to do, and much easier to take down. But three months ago, I found the guts to get them done,and they were done quite well. I took them down last month using African Braid & Weave Out Spray; the cost $3.99. The label on the bottle claims that this product:
-Minimize breakage to fragile damaged hair
-Allows artificial hair and threads to slip out easily
-Moisturize and soften hair

I didn't feel that this spray made it necessarily easier to take my micro braids down. The only use that this product had for me was that it did soften my hair, making it easier to comb through after the micro braids were out. My hair wasn't tangled at all. But if you have a normal regimen for taking your braids down and it works for you, I say avoid the braid "out" sprays.

Best for Your Complexion-Ambi

Other than occasional dryness, I really don't have any major problems with my skin, like acne for instance. But I do sometimes noticed my skin tone is sometimes uneven and those darn dark circles around my eyes! Ambi's Complexion Bar works wonders if you want to give your skin a nice even glowing tone. I used Ambi a couple of months ago and I was complimented several times at work about my complexion and the smoothness of my skin. There was even one stranger I met in a store ask where did I get my facials done!*blushing*

The only thing you have to watch out for when using the complexion bar is that it burns like hates if it gets into your eyes! I unknowingly opened my eyes while in the shower with the Ambi lather on my face, and I felt totally blinded! OMG! My eyes were red until I finally got to work that morning...So Ladies, be very careful and read the label: Avoid contact with eyes. It has a great smell (so fresh) and it last FOREVER,and oh yeah, it's very affordable ($1.50-$2.00)can't beat that! I would definitely recommend this product.

Ingredients: Sodium Tallowater, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Pentasodium Pentetate, Simethicone, Xanthan Gum, Glutaral, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Iron Oxides.