Product Review: Tré Finé Shea & Mango Ultra Nourishing Hair Creme

Hey Curly Nation!
It's ya girl MusiQ! I know it's been a while since I've done a product review, but I want to talk about a product that is near and dear to me and that product is Shea & Mango Ultra Nourishing Hair Creme from Tré Finé Body Beautiful.

Tré Finé Body Beautiful is a company located in Chesapeake, Va that specializes in hair and skin products and  believes in the idea of a "simply beautiful lifestyle." Founded by Melissa Burnett,
Tré Finé Body Beautiful is a company that believes in infusing natural ingredients into the products, while also promoting a healthy and natural lifestyle from the inside out, a characteristic that definitely makes Tré Finé Body Beautiful stand out among other companies in Beauty and Cosmetics.

I purchased this product at the Embracing Your Beauty Natural Hair Etravaganza May 21, 2011 and have since used it many times and am very pleased with the results. This product has a very light and fluffy whipped texture and has an earthy herbal scent. I like that although it is very light in texture, it is not so light that it can't be used as twisting agent. I absolutely LOVE the ingredients in this butter.  Among all of the ingredients listed, this product has my fab 5 which is Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Argan Oil just to name a few ingredients (full ingredient list below).

Ingredients: Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Argan Oil, Red Palm Oil, Provitamin B5, Sodium PCA, Fragrance, Wheat, Jojoba, and Honey Enzymes, Marshmallow Root Extract, Tamanu Oil, Leucidal (natural preservative).

The consistency is that of a whipped butter.

Emulsifies into an oil when rubbed into the hands.

Ways I Use This Product
Although this product can be used as a twisting butter, I often use this in conjunction with other styling products especially on my ends when twisting. I also use this product alone to retwist my hair at night after wearing twist out.

One of my most frequent uses of this product is to seal in moisture. I use this product on my shampoo days after using my leave in to seal in moisture and during the week when I need to remoisturize my hair and need a sealant. As much as I love using oils (primarily olive oil) as a part of my moisturizing routine, I've found that much heavier products like pomades and butters work best for my hair and the Shea & Mango Ultra Nourishing Hair Creme has truly become my go-to product for this reason. I truly love this stuff!              

Cost
This product is very affordable. Although it is $10 for a 4oz., it is very rich, so a little goes a long way. I didn't have to use a great deal of product which meant that it took a while for me to actually use it up, which is great.

Will I Repurchase This Product?
Absolutely!! I am a firm believer in using what works and this product works for me, so I will definitely keep it on my list of staples and continue using it. 

What Product(s) Do You Plan to Try from This Company in the Future?
Although I am on a "no buy" policy right now, I still haven't found what I would consider to be my ultimate conditioner, so I plan to try the Honeylicious Hair Conditioner in the future. It caught my eye, so I will be giving that a try. A review of course will definitely be in the works for this one.

How Can I Find Out About This Product?
If you would like to learn more about this company or purchase some of their products, simply go to http://www.trefinebodybeautiful.com/ and you can also connect with Tré Finé Body Beautiful on Twitter (@TreFine) and Facebook (Tre Fine Body Beautiful - Natural Hair & Skin Care).

Hope you all enjoyed this review. Til next time Curly Nation!

Live Free! Live Natural!



~MusiQ

08/22/11: This Week in Natural Hair

Hey Curly Nation!

It's ya girl MusiQ! It's that time again!! Click on any one of the events listed below for more information on some great meetups and mixers in the natural hair community:



Friday August 26, 2011

1. Happily Natural Day - Atlanta, GA & Richmond, VA

 

 

Saturday August 27, 2011

1. Happily Natural Day - Atlanta, GA & Richmond, VA
2. Karen's Body Beautiful 10th Anniversary Haute Hair Affair - Brooklyn, NY 
3. Natural Hair Support Group - Oklahoma, OK
4. Respect the Fro' - London, UK
5. Styling Party and Product Swap - Charlotte, NC

Sunday August 28, 2011

1. Glamzini's Glam Fab Get Together - St. Louis, MO
2. Happily Natural Day - Atlanta, GA & Richmond, VA
3. No-Lye-N-It Natural Hair Meetup Part II - Delkalb, IL

Til next time Curly Nation!


Live Free! Live Natural!



~MusiQ

Product Review: Aloe 80 Organics Daily Conditioner-Lemon & Rosemary

Hey Curly Nation!

It's ya girl MusiQ and today I'm coming to you today with a product review of a conditioner known as Aloe 80 Organics Daily Conditioner-Lemon & Rosemary. Aloe 80 Organics Daily Conditioner is a product that is a part of the Lily of the Desert, a brand that consists of various aloe vera based health & beauty products. I found out about this product through a search that I was doing on Vitacost's website (Love this site!).  The conditioner is thick in consistency and has an herbal smell that is reminiscent of the Khoret Amen Hair Smoothie from Carol's Daughter but less strong and much more pleasant. So, what did I think of the product, you ask? Check out my overview along with the final verdict below:

Ingredients:
The ingredients in this product are absolutely wonderful. In addition to having certified organic aloe vera gel, it also has certified organic natural shea butter and contains no parabens, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, or animal by-products. For all of you who tend to buy products on the more natural side, you definitely be impressed with this list of ingredients:

Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Behentrimonium Chloride and Aloe Vera Gel, Cetearyl Alcohol and Aloe Vera Gel, Cetrimonium Chloride, Certified Organic Natural Shea Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Organic Natural Shea Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid, Certified Organic AloeSorb, Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Peel Oil, Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed) Oil, Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, DL Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower) Extract, Soybean Oil, Hybrid Safflower Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Biotin, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).

Price:
The price was quite affordable. I purchased a 16 fl oz bottle from Vitacost for $9.18 including shipping (The price has changed since then.). Not bad considering the fact that even using a generous amount for an entire month, I still haven't even used half of my bottle of conditioner. Now THAT's what I call getting more bang for your buck!

Slip:
Even though the product is thick, the slip was virtually non-existent. For me, this would not be the type of conditioner that I would detangle with right out of the shower after a shampoo.

Multipurpose Use:
I tried this conditioner as a deep conditioner in combination with a hot oil treatment as I often do when I condition my hair and my results were as follows:

Using Heat:
This conditioner worked well with the use of a hooded dryer. I deep conditioned for 15 minutes, and my hair was soft an much easier detangle. 

Without Heat:
I conditioned my hair overnight, detangled my hair, and then rinsed it out. Unfortunately, I did not get the softness and ease of detangling that I received when heat is applied.

Verdict:
 I would say that this conditioner is definitely worth trying if you want an organic conditioner that you could use as a deep conditioner without paying deep conditioner prices. The only catch is that that you would need to use heat to get the best results. Personally, I would not buy this again, because it did not have great slip and it seemed to produce the optimum results only when heat was applied.

Til next time Curly Nation!


Live Free! Live Natural!



~MusiQ

08/15/11: This Week In Natural Hair

Hey Curly Nation!

It's ya girl MusiQ! It's that time again!! Time to check out what's happening this week in natural hair. Wanna mix and mingle with other naturalistas in your area? Click on any one of the events listed below for more information on some great meetups and mixers in the natural hair community:


Tuesday August 16, 2011

1. Natural Beauties Monthly Meet and Greet - Bowie, MD

Friday August 19, 2011

1. DCN Presents: Curls & Cocktails #3 Moisture Sponsored by NAS - Louisville, KY
2. Healthy Hair Care Workshop - London, UK

Saturday August 20, 2011

1. New England Natural Hair Care Expo - Hartford, CT
2. Natural Hair Care Meetup / Pamper Party - Mobile, AL

Sunday August 21, 2011

1. Natural Hair Competition "Natural Cutie of the Year" - Memphis, TN

Til next time Curly Nation!


Live Free! Live Natural!



~MusiQ

This Week in Natural Hair....

Hey Curly Nation!

It's ya girl MusiQ! Wondering what's going on in the world of natural hair this weekend? Click on any one of the events listed below for more information on some great social gatherings in the natural hair community:


Friday August 12, 2011

1. The Kiddie Salon "Good Hair" Meetup -Toledo, OH

Saturday August 13, 2011

1. A Curly Affair: Naturals Night Out - Jacksonville Beach, FL
2. Kim Cole's Grow-Out Challenge Wrap-Up Celebration - Los Angelos, CA
3. Meetup with Glamswagger at Vappiano's in DC - Washington, DC
4. Natural Hair Meet-up Extravaganza - McComb, MS
5. Styling Natural Hair Meetup and Soul Food Dinner at Aah Salon and spa!!!!!!!! - Hampton, VA
6. Tapas & Twist Outs - San Antonio, TX
7. The Queen's Jewels Jewelry Party & Product Swap - Norfolk, VA
8. UK Natural Hair Workshop - Soho, London

Wherever you are in the world, be proud of your natural tresses and have fun doing it! Til next time Curly Nation!

Live Free! Live Natural!

~ MusiQ "that AfroCurly Chick"

Dear Natural Nazi....

Dear Natural Nazi,

I've known you for quite a while, and for a minute we were cool. The zealous exuberance that you displayed over embracing your natural tresses could be felt by all. Unfortunately, so could  your brash comments. SMH. Your wealth of knowledge is amazing. Unfortunately, you fail to realize that not everyone wants to hear it. This doesn't stop you, however, from spreading the gospel of natural hair to every non-natural woman that you see in hopes that those who have succumbed to the "creamy crack" will come to the light. Even your fellow naturals must hear your message in order to "properly" embrace the natural lifestyle. After all, we wouldn't want anyone to go astray, would we? Although your intentions, I'm sure, are pure; your actions fail to interpret that. You belittle those who are not like you and talk down to those who care to learn. Because of your staunch and overbearing stance on natural hair, those on the outside looking in assume that all natural chicks act this way plunging us into a war of Relaxed vs. Natural (Click here to read my homegirl Kira's take on the subject). Even your fellow naturals feel the strain of your presence within the natural hair community, and it needs to end. Although your excitement for natural hair is admirable, there are a few things that you must understand. Everyone's idea of natural may not be yours, but if it works for them, why condemn it. You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Having said that, if you want to convert a relaxed sista to the natural hair community, you might want to focus on the positives of being natural versus the negatives of being relaxed. No one likes feeling attacked or looked down on for a decision that they feel is the best for them. It's okay to disagree, just as long as it's respectfully. And just in case you're in doubt as to whether or not you should sing the praises of natural hair in a room full of non-naturals, think on this. The best time to discuss natural hair is usually when the ones you are conversing with bring up the subject. I sincerely hope that you take heed to this heartfelt plea from one natural to another, and consider a new approach to walking out this natural journey. Much love to you!



Sincerely,




~ MusiQ "that AfroCurly Chick"