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Repeat Beauty Buys - Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Hola Goddesses!
I wanted to start a new section of my blog where I rave about my love for beauty items that I buy over and over again or that I go back to after trying something new. All of the items that I will mention in these posts are items that I have purchased with my own funds. Please share with me any beauty items that you buy again and again in the comments.
For the first of these products that I love and have bought multiples of, is Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk.
I was at Target one day, browsing the hair and beauty isles as I normally do when I have some free time and I came across this product. Of course coconut oil jumped out at me because that is my number one beauty secret. When I read the ingredients, there were some pretty good things in it like coconut oil, coconut milk and Shea butter. Green light number one.
Then, you know I had to smell it. Now, those that know me well know that I don't care how fabulous a hair product will spin my hair into silk or whatever; if it does not smell good, I'm not buying it. I love to smell like vanilla and coconut so this hair milk was perfect. It smells like sweet creamy coconut milk with a hint of soft vanilla. It spoke to me; I knew I had to have it. Green light number two.
This was perfect too since I had been looking for a good water based leave-in for when I wear my hair curly. I tried the Elasta QP Mango Butter, which I liked and it smelled good, but it was too heavy and thick for my hair. Palmer's has a smooth, light and creamy consistency and it spreads well and evenly throughout your strands. Green light number three; I'm sold.
I fell in love...with the product of course.
I love this product so much that I went back to two different Targets and cleaned them out. I had about 10 or 11 bottles on deck under my sink because I was so afraid that they would stop making it. I have given out multiple bottles as gifts too. It's not only for curly hair though; my bella friend Mandy (@AmandaPizzo1) at Books, Shopping & Rock N' Roll, has straight, fine strands and she uses it too!
The way I use this product is after I have washed and conditioned by hair and sprayed my detangler (a second Repeat Beauty Buy for another date!), I take about a silver dollar amount and disperse it throughout my hair. Then, I detangle with my Denman and apply another silver dollar amount ( I have waist length hair so I use more product). Then I style as usual. This product also gives tons of slip so detangling is a breeze.
If you have tried this hair milk, leave a comment and let me know if you love it or not!
Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!
Summer Hair Care
Sunday, June 27, 2010
With the dry summer air and the sun beaming down on our tresses, it is very important to deep condition your hair at least once a week.
I love to mix my own, all natural deep conditioning mask using coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil and shea butter. Scientists at the Textile Research have proven that Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil and Olive oil penetrate the hair shaft to make it stronger (Cosmet. Sci 52, 169-184, 2001) . The study showed straight chain glycerides like coconut oil , avocado oil and olive oil easily penetrate into the hair. I also like to add shea butter to my mask to help smooth frizziness.
Avocado oil contains essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins A, D, E and B6, magnesium, copper, iron, amino acids and folic acid, all of which are extremely essential for hair growth and nourishment. It is also known to have natural sunscreen properties that can protect the hair and scalp from the damage caused by the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.
Coconut oil can nourish each hair strand by penetrating deep into the hair shaft. It adds shine and softness to hair follicles and prevents hair breakage and dryness. It also adds strength and vitality to hair and is known to have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
Olive oil is rich in high levels of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Both mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E are good for moisturizing, protecting and nourishing hair.
Shea butter can do wonders for hair that has been damaged by excessive coloring and blow-drying. Damaged and brittle hair can be conditioned and revitalized by its moisturizing properties as it soothes and softens dry hair.
I take equal parts of each ingredient, add a little cheapie conditioner, warm them in the microwave and mix them well in a bowl, then apply the mask to my hair from roots to ends and clip it up in a bun. I leave the mask on my hair overnight (or at least 4 hours) then shampoo twice followed by my normal conditioner. My hair is left soft, smooth and moisturized and ready for another week of styling! If you feel that your hair is weak and needs some protein, you can add one egg to the mixture.
Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!
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