Friday, November 30, 2012

Shi-Naturals: My favorite hair care line

http://shinaturals.bigcartel.com/

Shi-Naturals is a great great product line. It's an homemade, all natural, and PH Balanced line. Shia, pronounced she-a, the owner is great. She answers all questions whether it's through email, fb, or a phone call. You do not have to be natural to use her products. I am relaxed and my hair has loved just about every product that I have used. She has products that range from the pre-poo step , co-washing, to styling. As soon as I am able to this line will be my staple product line to use. 

I was first introduced to this products from a fellow Hairlista member. We were both in a challenge together last year and she decided to leave and focus on using the growth potion from Shi-Naturals. My curiosity got the best me and I found the challenge page that is on Hairlista and also looked at the website. From there I decided to order the sample kit. So I can try them out. The sample kit consisted of the Lemonade shampoo, moisture balance and protein balance deep conditioners, moisture balance and protein balance spray leave-ins, and creamy leave-in that was lemon scented. I was in love that quick and I put in order for the full size of a few products. 

Here are a few things from her line that I love with their descriptions, usage, and ph balance number, and also my reviews.

Moisture Balance Deep Conditioner:
Image of Moisture Balance Deep Conditioner This all natural creamy conditioner will moisturize thirsty hair without weighing down your strands. Works for natural and relaxed textures
How to use :
On wet hair - apply a generous amount from root to ends. Making sure to cover all strands. Place plastic cap on head. Cover head with towel or use a hooded dryer to process for 30 minutes. Rinse and style
On dry hair - apply a generous amount from root to ends. Making sure to cover all strands. Place plastic cap on head. Cover head with towel or use with or without heat. process for 30 minutes with heat or 45 minutes without heat. Rinse and style.
♥Ingredients♥ shea butter, grapseed oil, almond oil, BTMS, coconut milk, vitamin E, grapefruit seed oil, essential oil for fragrance
ph balanced
4.0 - 6.0

(Comes in different scents as well)

Protein Balance Deep Conditioner:
Image of Protein Balance Deep Conditioner This all natural creamy protein deep conditioner will strengthen and fortify weak and damaged hair without leaving hair hard. Works for natural and relaxed textures
How to use :
On wet hair - apply a generous amount from root to ends. Making sure to cover all strands. Place plastic cap on head. Cover head with towel or use a hooded dryer to process for 30 minutes. Rinse and style
On dry hair - apply a generous amount from root to ends. Making sure to cover all strands. Place plastic cap on head. Cover head with towel or use with or without heat. process for 30 minutes with heat or 45 minutes without heat. Rinse and style.
♥Ingredients♥ shea butter, grapseed oil, almond oil, BTMS, silk amino acid, wheat protein, panthenol, coconut milk, vitamin E, grapefruit seed oil, essential oil for fragrance
ph balanced
4.0 - 6.0


Coconut Creme Deep Conditioner:
Image of Coconut Creme Deep ConditionerThis creamy coconut conditioner coats your strands in moisture and strengthens with coconut oil.
How to use :
1. After washing or co-washing, apply generously from roots to ends.
2. Put on plastic cap and wrap a towel around head. Let your body heat process conditioner, or put on plastic cap and sit under a hooded dryer or steamer. Conditioner can also be applied on dry hair (then follow #2-3)
3. Process 15-30 minutes with heat (optional)
Process 30-60 minutes without heat (optional)
Ingredients: Distilled water Coconut milk, coconut oil, btms, silk protein, coconut essential oil
ph balanced - 16 oz


Note: Now with the Moisture and Protein Balance conditioners I sometimes mix the two and my hair comes out very moisturized.

My review for all three products: My hair loves all of these conditioners. My feels very moisturized when it's wet and more importantly when it dries. I buy the 16 oz jars and have learned that a little bit goes along with these products. Sometimes I feel like I don't need to moisturize and seal afterwards but I still do. I deep condition with heat for 30 minutes under the dryer and my hair loves it. I highly recommend these products.

Image of Creamy Leave-in Creamy Leave-In
This creamy formulation is great for dry thirsty hair. Use as a moisturizing leave in after wash or daily. Will not build up on strands. Your hair will be so soft!
Light Leave-In formulation/or Heavy Leave-In formulation
How to use: After rinsing, apply a quarter size amount to damp hair, from root to ends. Seal with oil (optional)
Proceed to styling
Ingredients: light formulation
shea butter, grapeseed oil, almond oil, aloe vera juice, castor oil, organic lavendar, rosa mosqueta seed oil (rose hips), vitamin E, grapefruit seed oil
♥Ingredients♥ Heavy formulation
shea butter, grapeseed oil, aloe vera gel, lemon oil, vitamin E, grapefruitseed oil
Choose your fragrance from the drop down box
All products ph balanced
4.0 - 6.0

My review: I use this as my daily moisturizer. It is very creamy and at the time very light. It doesn't weigh my hair down. Which is a huge plus for me since I moisturize and seal every night. Again, a little bit goes a long way. It comes in different scents. I really like the lemon scent but chocolate is my fav.


Image of No-Poo Co-wash ConditionerNo-Poo cleansing conditioner. Wash you hair without the harsh chemicals that dry and strip delicate strands. Bath your hair in moisture. All natural and organic. Does not contain sulfates or parabens
How to use : Use in place of your regular shampoo or alternate between your shampoo.
♥Ingredients♥ Distilled water, orange water, btms conditioner, shea butter, almond oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, grapefruitseed oil
Apply to entire length of hair and scalp. Massage gently for a few minutes or leave on hair 5-30 minutes for extra conditioning. Rinse, then apply your deep conditioner (optional)
Stlye as usual
ph balanced 4.0 - 6.0

My review: I've tried the As I Am Coconut Co-wash (AIACCW) and I absolutely prefer the Shi-Naturals No-Poo Co-wash conditioner. The (AIAcCW) left my hair a dry tangled mess. The No-Poo leaves my hair feeling a cleansed and soft. It doesn't have a particular scent.  

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