GoldenSwish Burmese Bohemian Curl

 

Finally!!! I had the chance to try out and review some hair that is very similar to mine! This hair was sent to me to review from GoldenSwish.com

This hair is from GoldenSwish's Premium Collection. The Premium collection indicates Virgin Hair which has been processed in a 3 day steaming treatment which gives the hair its gorgeous Bohemian Curl!

The hair Type which I received is the Bohemian Curly in Natural Brown. I received 3 bundles which equals to 300 grams, I have my hair in 18", 16" and 12". 

The hair has a soft course feel, so I recommend Co-washing and spraying a water/conditioner on the hair periodically for a more maintained look. So far, the shedding has been minimal. I will update this with wear. Tangling has been normal/expected with this natural style. When I say tangling, I don't mean globs of hair knotting up. I mean the tangling as in curly afro-like hair which needs to be finger detangled every now and then.

I made my hair into a removable U-Part wig so I can switch up the style as often as needed. I filmed a detailed tutorial on the process. Check Out the video here  http://youtu.be/O9phynFx3aM

**Will Update After Further Wear**

Creme Of Nature Argan Oil Collection

So we were given the opportunity to try out Creme Of Nature's New Collection from their Argan Oil Line!
We were absolutely excited to try it out. Here is a Brief Review on each item that we tried on our Relaxed and Natural hair.

Alicia's Overview (Natural)
The one thing that my hair NEEDS is MOISTURE!!! If there is no moisture, I have no use for it. So, Honestly my expectations at first were a bit on the fence due to the let down that most in store products gave me. I expected it to be like everything else...
The first product I tried was the Sulfate-Free Moisture and Shine Shampoo While the product was on my hair, it felt very similar to many sulfate-free shampoos. Gave me a bit of a "sticky" feeling. However, after I washed it out...OMG my hair was soooo soft. I could have sworn that it was in fact a conditioner. My hair didn't feel "strip" or brittle. It felt so soft, moistured and hydrated!
The next product I tried was the Intensive Conditioning Treatment First thought was the smell! I'm not that great at defining scents but if I were to put a name to the aroma, id say it smelled like Nutty Warm Vanilla with whipped cream and a hint of Lavender! Good Stuff!!! Back to the conditioner...The Intensive Conditioner gave my hair a pretty good "slip" which my hair requires. It is also very creamy, however it didn't give me that "awesome" conditioning feeling as one of my favorite conditioners. Great product but I love extremely THICK conditioners!
Next, was the Strength and shine Leave-In Conditioner It too has the Vanilla-y scent. This product gives me a "protein" feeling adding strength, shine, and softness. Love it for that added conditioning treatment!
The Oil Moisturizer was next! This product does contain artificial ingredients, which I have no problem with! This made my hair extremely shiny and didn't weigh it down. It also helped so I wouldn't damage my hair while blowing it out! Softness and manageability was the key factor with this product.
I sealed my hair with The Argan Oil Treatment This oil was very thick. So a little goes a LONG ways. This made my hair complete!!! Giving it shine, softness and protection. I felt like this product was the main reason why my hair felt so soft for days later!
I also used the Gloss and shine mist RELIGIOUSLY!!! I spray it on my hair every chance I get especially when I am in a rush and want that "Healthy" look. This product is a life saver!

Elise's Overview (Relaxed)
All of the products used in my Regimen video were mentioned below in my relaxer post!!! Please see there for my expressed LOVE of the products and deets!

What we Rate each product for our hair type.

Sulfate-Free Moisture and Shine Shampoo
Natural: 10
Relaxed: 10

Intensive Conditioning Treatment
Natural: 6.5
Relaxed: 8

Strength and Shine Leave-In Conditioner
Natural: 8.5
Relaxed: 8

Argan Oil Treatment
Natural: 9.5
Relaxed: 10

Argan Oil Moisturizer
Natural: 7.5
Relaxed: 10

Argan Oil Perfect Edges
Natural: 8
Relaxed: 9

Foaming Wrap Lotion
Natural: 6.5
Relaxed: 6

Gloss and Shine Mist
Natural: 9
Relaxed: 6.5

Gloss and Shine Polisher
Natural: 6
Relaxed: 6.5

Creme Of Nature Argan Oil No Lye Relaxer Experience

So this relaxer was sent to me to review from CremeOfNature.com I must say that I was extra excited to give this relaxer a try because of the pleasing outcome I had with the rest of the products from the Argan Oil line Creme Of Nature now offers. In this particular blog, I was approx 3 months post relaxer. Below are pictures of my new growth!

 

 As you can see from the pictures, I have about an inch of new growth, also my hair hair lacks luster and shine. Again that is why I was so excited to use this relaxer, because argan oil promotes a healthy, exotic shine, which my hair clearly needed!

Below is a listing of each of the relaxers contents and the benefits/my way for usage.

 

   

Creme Of Nature Regular Strength Activator

Creme Of Nature No Lye Creme Base

Combining these two products together gives you the obvious chemical straightener, the base has a very pleasant sent that helps mask the strong chemical sent. I find it very important to use gloves while applying this product, as it will damage your hand and nails. If you're like myself and require to "feel" the new growth while applying, try to get someone else to help with this process...Yes, I was Ginny pig, and yes, my hand and nails were damaged for a while lol  

Creme Of Nature Intensive Conditioning Treatment

Creme Of Nature Neutralizing Shampoo

These products should have been reversed in the photo, but you get the point! After the no lye relaxer sat on my new growth for about hmm, lets say 45 mins (please follow the instructions timing guidelines) I rinsed with cool water, then proceeded to shampoo with the neutralizer. I did about 4 washes, which was enough to remove all of the product from my head. The smell of the neutralizing shampoo was very settled, like a kiwi fruity scent, which I liked a whole lot.
After shampoo, I then applied the Intensive Conditioning Treatment to my hair, focusing on my newly relaxed roots and my ends. This conditioner has a very creamy consistency which coats and melts right into the hair. Smell so incredibly nice!! I applied it to my hair, put on my heating cap (which is not required but I did it anyways), for about 45 mins to an hour and allowed it to penetrate deep into my strands. Then I rinsed it out. My hair at that point was like silk, full of shine!

Creme Of Nature Argan Oil Treatment

Creme Of Nature Gloss and Shine Polisher

These two products I find to work GREAT as a heat protector! If I failed to mention the smell of these products...My GOD, they smell soooo nice!! A very warm woody smell that I just cant get enough of!! Not included in this relaxer, but I do HIGHLY recommend, is the Creme Of Nature Strength and Shine Leave in conditioner, I spritzed my damped hair after conditioning with it, then applied the Argan Oil Treatment evenly, focusing mainly on my ends. I then blew dried my hair, and my GOD (sorry if I'm using God as a reference too much) but mannn, my hair was so full of lust and shine! This girl right here, was definitely all smiles! I'm not done yet...lol

After blow drying, I then evenly distributed the gloss and shine polisher throughout my hair, and on a low setting of 350 degrees, I then flat ironed my hair straight. 

FINAL RESULT PICTURES WILL BE SHOWN HERE SOON!

The ending result was absolutely beautiful!! I typically go for relaxers that is infused with olive oil, maybe even coconut oil, but by far, my experience with this Creme of Nature Argan Oil No Lye Relaxer has been nothing short of wonderful! The added exotic shine has gave my hair a lasting healthy appearance which has gotten me tons of compliments!

If you prefer not to relax, or are natural, I highly recommend the whole line of Argan Oil products! One uses was enough for me, to give me beautiful healthy looking hair! I was so please, I couldn't help but to share with you all!!!

Pros: I love everything about it!!!

Cons: I wish this product was out years ago lol but besides that, no cons here!

Rating: 10

Will I recommend this product? Yes, and if you read this far, go out and try it for yourself! Well worth it!!        

It's A Wig Lace Front Patricia

This unit came from NYHairMall.com
This wig is from the It's A Wig Lace Front Collection. I have my unit in the color 1b. Originally, the hair is around 14-16" long, light spiral curl. However, I cut a few inches off and made it around 12" long and finger combed it so it resembles more of a "fluffier, afro" type curl.
The parting is around 1/3 of an inch of parting space which is a bummer...It has adjustable straps to tighten the unit and there are 3 combs (2 in the front located on top of your head. and 1 in the back) The hair is soft with a bit of a coursey feel which mimics African American texture.

So far, I've been wearing this hair on and off for the last month or so. I will say, this hair has gotten pretty wild lol. So I will have to say, this hair will last you maybe 2-4 weeks depending how you like your hair to look. This is one of those natural pieces where it will look good out of the pack to a year from now. its all about preferences!

PROS: Very soft, natural looking, no shine, very full, versatile, color dead on, gorgeous curls, nice fit, resembles my creta girl wig, mimics afro amer hair.

CONS: Barely no parting space, combs are placed in an uncomfortable area, lace is itchy, hair will eventually tangle and matte, sheds a bit, will grow bigger and bigger.

Rating: 7.5

Will I purchase again? No, not enough lace to look natural for my liking.

Sensationnel Instant Weave HZ-7075

This unit is from hairwigharlem.com I got this unit in a color #2. This unit is a half wig that is approx 14" of loose deep curls, synthetic fibers that can be curled up to 360 degrees.
I wore this unit a few times, and as you can tell from my video review, Im not feeling this one. I managed to try to wear it a little more often, and sadly, not feeling her. It seems like a unit that has potential to last a long time, but I just cant seem to make it work for me.

Pros: Soft, natural healthy luster, can be curled, haven't noticed any sudden tangling or shedding.

Cons: Seems to have been defective upon receiving, oversized cap, made the unit look a bit bulky, hair becomes "flat and stringy" to more the unit is manipulated or finger combed, looks nothing like the package photo.

Rating: 2
Will I purchase HZ-7075 again?? NO!!

**Updated after 2 weeks of wear** 

Freetress Equal Jersey Girl

This unit came from blackhairspray.com
I received this unit in a color 2. This unit is a approx 20" of deep loose curls.
This unit can be worn  as a half wig or as a drawstring ponytail. With great wig hair care, this unit can last you about 1-2 weeks with continuous wear.

Pros: Soft, easy and versatile, nice sized combs, can be worn as a half wig and/or ponytail futura fibers, can be recurled and flat ironed, beautiful.

Cons: Tangles after 1 wear, mattes, shiny, goes flat with combing, doesn't last a long time looses its curls and shape when styling.

Rating: 4

Younique Lace Front Wig With Bangs

So, I got my unit from Younique Lace Wigs!
The unit I have is about 14" long, In the color number 2, Light Yaki Straight Texture, Glueless lace front (style 2), light brown Swiss lace, with a density of 150%, in the cap size small! The feel of the hair is a soft coursey feel which to me feels like natural hair that has been blown out and straightened! Even though the length is 14", it looks more like a 16". The color is very pretty! Brings out the brown in my eyes :-)
 Ive been wearing this hair for just about a month now! Ive been asked if it was my own hair lol, but for the most part, everyone loves the style! The only issue ive ran into was a bit of matting which I suspect may be from the texture as well as blonde strands of hair mixed in with the wig which may be from the color dye not taking properly. Other than that, I'm still wearing this unit as if its my own hair! I will definitely update after I cant wear this hair anymore of if I run into anymore problems!

 PROS: Realistic look, great length, soft natural texture, no wig hump, curls nicely, nice color, decent fit, soft lace.

 CONS: Blonde strands through out the unit, Matting, a bit of tangling.

 Rating: 8

Will I purchase again? Definitely! Doesn't give me the fake heavy Nicki Minaj Look like most bang styles! Very natural and covers up my 5 head lol!