Hair Rules: Blow Out Your Kinks Review

Guest Reviewer                        
Michelle Walker

Size & Price                              
2 fl oz (59 ml), $9.50

Ingredients                                
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-55, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Cymbopogen Schoenanthus Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job’s tears) Seed Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance

Product Claims                         
Texture-specific formula for Blow Out Your Kinks contains a new macromolecule called styleze w, which creates a 3-d, crystal clear matrix on the hair surface, keeping hair smooth and frizz-free all day by blocking the negative effects of high humidity, transforming kinky hair into smooth, straight, silky strands without harsh chemicals. Get a salon style blow out with ease at home.

Suggested Use
Apply a quarter size amount evenly from root to ends to clean, wet, detangled hair. Using a blow dryer with a comb attachment gently start at roots and work in a continuous motion towards ends until hair is smooth and dry. Follow with a flat iron to seal in moisture and smooth cuticle.

The Verdict                                
FYI: follow directions from their website videos! I section my hair before blowing it out so I rubbed the product in each section of my hair and blew it out with a brush instead of using a comb attachment as directed. While I was blow drying my hair, I noticed how stiff it felt; I was in a rush so I didn't get the best end results. The second time I used the product I combed my hair out, sectioned it in 4 and rubbed the product throughout each section. This time I used a comb and my blow dryer(I couldn't find the comb attachment). It was much easier and my hair came out light and fluffy. I applied Biosilk's Silk Therapy in my hair before using my ghd hair straightener.

Recommend This?                   
Yes, so far I can say that Blow Out Your Kinks from Hair Rules is a good product for anyone trying to achieve a straight look without getting a perm.

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Smooth-n-Hold Pudding Gel Review

Guest Reviewer                            

Ava Marie of I'm Living With Fibromyalgia


Size & Price                              

13. fl oz, $5.99 at Sally's Beauty Supply

Ingredients                                
Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Polyquaternium-11, Glycerin, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate-60, PEG-150 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol Ceteareth-20, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin, PEG-40 Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive), Simmondsia Chinensis Oil (Jojoba), Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond), Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Oleth-20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, d-Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lilial, Linalool, Methyl Ionone, Blue #1 (CI 42090), Yellow #5 (CI 19140)

Product Claims                         
Moisturizing Gel moisturizes, shines, and holds the hair. This light weight non-sticky pudding leaves a smooth and shiny hold while moisturizing hair. The alcohol-free formula won't dry the hair or cause flaking.

Suggested Use
Massage into palm of hands. Apply to the hair and brush for even distribution. Style as usual. Great for Ponytails.

The Verdict                                
When I first came across this product, my cousin was using it to slick down her relaxed edges. My hair was blown out, so I used it according to the directions. Because of it's stiff consistency, I bought my own to try it on my usual twist out, and it worked like a charm. After taking down the twists, my hair felt soft and had a great hold, like the description said.





Recommend This?                   
I definitely would recommend the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Smooth-n-Hold Pudding Gel. At an unbeatable price, a little bit of this product can go a long way. My twist out-- separated and stretched into waves-- has great definition, which is what every natural strives for.