EO review and Giveaway

EO PRODUCTS

EO Time Out Bubble Bath; Vanilla Coconut and Tangerine

EO® Vanilla and Coconut with Tangerine soothing Bubble Bath gently cleanses with Pure Essential Oils. Our richly foaming Bubble Bath creates lush and long lasting bubbles to pamper and indulge your skin. Our proprietary EO® Replenishing Complex artfully blends Papaya Enzymes, Mango Antioxidants and Jojoba to renew skin. Our Coconut Cleansing Complex gently cleanses without drying. Glycerin, Rice Proteins, Allantoin, Panthenol and Vitamin A, moisturize, hydrate and nurture skin.

•Organic Tangerine Essential Oil refreshes and uplifts; Organic Coconut Milk and Vanilla pamper skin.
•EO® Moisturizing Complex with Papaya, Mango and Jojoba protect from oxidative damage and replenish skin balance.
•Aloe Vera and Vegetable Glycerin attract moisture to skin and maintain optimal hydration balance.
•Allantoin, from the comfrey plant is renowned for its ability to soothe, support and revitalize skin.
•Naturally derived plant Panthenol (Vitamin B) restores needed moisture and smooths skin.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and replenish skin.
•Rich Rice Proteins deeply penetrate to support skin.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and replenish skin.
•Vitamin A improves skin elasticity with powerful antioxidants.
•pH Balanced and Biodegradable coconut cleansing complex creates a gentle foam to clean naturally.



My Experience:

Love it! At the end of the day there is nothing better than a nice hot bubble bath. EO® Vanilla and Coconut with Tangerine soothing Bubble Bath has a unique and refreshing scent. It not only filled my bath with long-lasting bubbles but made my skin feel soft and so relaxed. I Definitely recommend you treat yourself to a "Time Out"!!!



EO Products Repair - Deep Conditioner Wild Lime & Ginger

Restorative and Nurturing EO® Wild Lime & Ginger Hair Repair combines synergistic ingredients to restore hair health. This unique formula reverses existing damage to the hair shaft and protects hair from additional stressors.

•Lime and Ginger Essential Oils work in concert to restore luster and sheen.
•Mushroom Complex of Nameko, Reishi, Shiitake and Cordyceps deeply repairs for fuller, stronger hair.
•Gotu Kola stimulates blood circulation, revitalizing hair follicles to improve hair growth and health.
•Quinoa Protein, high in amino acids, penetrates to fortify, condition and repair hair.
•Carrot Oil, rich in beta carotene and antioxidants, adds shine and softness to dry and damaged hair.
•Tamanu oils promotes the formation of new tissue accelerating the growth of healthy, shiny hair.
•Sesame, Avocado, Coconut and Olive Oils naturally soften hair adding luster and sheen.
•Mango Seed Butter and Glycerin soften by sealing the hair shaft and locking in moisture.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and nourish.
•Vitamins A and E rich in powerful antioxidants provide deep moisturizing benefits.
•Hibiscus, rich in Alpha Hydroxy and Amino Acids, Hydroxy Keratin Fibers adding luster and smoothness.
•Naturally nourishing Organic Jojoba Oil deeply conditions and moisturizes.


Our Experience:
This had a bit of a strange odor, not a bad smell but not particularly pleasant either. I was surprised how thin the consistency is for a deep conditioner. That being said, it did make my hear feel soft and detangled my hair beautifully!




EO Products Shower Gel 16 oz French Lavender

EO® French Lavender Shower Gel gently cleanses with pure essential oils & organic herbal blends to soothe & nourish the skin. The proprietary EO® Moisturizing Complex is a sophisticated blend of extracts from Hops and Fig Amino Acids to provide essential elements for efficient skin hydration and softening. Our richly foaming Coconut Oil Cleansing Complex gently cleanses without drying. Glycerin, Allantoin, and Panthenol, natural humectants and moisturizers, hydrate and nurture skin.

•Aromatic French Lavender Essential Oil heals and nurtures.

•EO® Moisturizing Complex utilizes key botanical extracts, Amino Acids and Moisturizers to restore skin suppleness.
•Vegetable Glycerin, a natural humectant, attracts moisture to skin to maintain optimal hydration balance.
•Allantoin, from the comfrey plant is renowned for its ability to soothe, support and revitalize skin.
•Naturally derived plant Panthenol (Vitamin B) is naturally hydrating and deeply penetrating to add essential moisture and smooth skin surface.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and replenish skin.
•Rich Rice Proteins deeply penetrate supporting new skin.
•pH Balanced and Biodegradable coconut cleansing complex creates a gentle foam to clean naturally.
•Vitamin A, a powerful Antioxidant, improves skin health.

Our Experience:
Strong Lavender Scent, WHICH I LOVE! Below I have posted the benefits of lavender in Aeromatherapy. No better way to unwind at the end of the day then with a bath and some lavender body wash! EO® French Lavender Shower Gel leaves your skin soft and your soul soothed!

LAVENDER:

The health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. Lavender has the Latin name Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its aroma that gives the feeling of a clean aroma

More information on the benefits of Lavender Here

EO Products Everyday Body Lotion - 8 oz French Lavender

A nourishing and protective moisturizer that applies easily and is quickly absorbed leaving skin smooth and soft. Aromatic French Lavender Essential Oil is healing and nurturing.

•French Lavender Essential Oil is healing and nurturing.
•Oat Betaglucan moisturizes and soothes irritated skin and promotes skin firmness.
•Rice Proteins penetrate deeply to diminish fine lines.
•Vitamins E and A improve skin elasticity with powerful antioxidants.
•Mango Seed Butter and Olive Wax moisturize and protect skin.
•Organic Jojoba Oil lightly conditions skin restoring softness naturally.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and nourish skin.


Our Expereince:
Again all the benefits of Lavender in a really moisturizing lotion. Thick and creamy yet absorbs into the skin really well. Most creams I have tried smell great but do nothing to moisturize or they are great moisturizers but smell really bland. Thanks to Lavender Essential Oil, EO Products Everyday Body Lotion is both!


EO Products French Lavender - Everyday Shampoo 32 oz

Nourishing Everyday EO® French Lavender Shampoo combines synergistic ingredients to protect hair from daily environmental effects with a balanced Nourishing Complex. This unique formula gently cleanses, repairs existing damage, and protects the hair shaft from additional stress.

SULFATE FREE!!!



•French Lavender Essential Oil heals and nurtures.
•Gotu Kola revitalizes hair follicles to improve hair growth and health.
•Quinoa Protein, high in Amino Acids, fortifies, conditions and repairs hair.
•Hibiscus, rich in Alpha Hydroxy and Amino Acids, rehydrates keratin fibers adding luster and smoothness.
•Panthenol and Glycerin aid in moisture retention, increasing elasticity and thickening hair.
•Organic Calendula, Chamomile and White Tea botanicals harmonize and replenish.
•Aloe Vera and Vitamin A improve scalp health with powerful antioxidants.
•Witch Hazel deeply cleanses, increasing blood flow and delivering nutrients to enhance natural hair growth.
•Papaya, Evening Primrose, Alfalfa and Pomegranate Extracts nourish and revitalize hair.
•pH Balanced and Biodegradable coconut cleansing complex creates a gentle foam to clean naturally.


Our Experience:

After speaking with the company I am now aware that there are NO sulfates in this shampoo. All of their shampoos are sulfate free!! This is a shampoo that I would recommend for all hair types. I tend to have very oily hair and dry ends. I have to wash my hair daily. The day after using Nourishing Everyday EO® French Lavender Shampoo my roots did not look oily and the ends were still soft! I am very impressed!

 Nourishing Everyday EO® French Lavender Shampoo has a nice lavender scent, much lighter than the body wash and lotion. It left my hair clean and feeling soft and silky.


EO Products French Lavender - Everyday Conditioner 8.4 oz

What the website has to say:
Nourishing Everyday EO® French Lavender Conditioner combines synergistic ingredients to protect hair from daily environmental effects with a balanced Nourishing Complex. This unique formula gently conditions, repairs existing damage, and protects hair.






•French Lavender Essential Oil heals and nurtures.
•Gotu Kola revitalizes hair follicles to improve hair growth and health.
•Quinoa Protein, high in Amino Acids, fortifies, conditions and repairs hair.
•Hibiscus, rich in Alpha Hydroxy and Amino Acids, rehydrates keratin fibers adding luster and smoothness.
•Aloe Vera and Vitamins A & E improve scalp health with powerful antioxidants.
•Organic Jojoba, Coconut and Olive Oils lightly condition restoring softness.
•Papaya, Evening Primrose, Alfalfa and Pomegranate Extracts nourish and revitalize hair.
•pH Balanced and Biodegradable to condition naturally.


Our Experience:
Another lavender scented product! Nourishing Everyday EO® French Lavender Conditioner  easily detangles hair and makes it feel so soft and manageable. It's a product I would use on my hair type and the rest of my family. You know I LOVE products that can be used for multiple hair types!!!

Thanks to EO Products for Allowing me to review your products!!

Please read my 2nd EO products review here!!!

THE GIVEAWAY

One Lucky Reader Will Receive:

Hair Essentials Gift Set

The Hair Essentials gift set includes the following items:

•French Lavender Shampoo (8.4 oz)

•French Lavender Conditioner (8.4 oz)

•Wild Lime and Ginger Hair Repair (4 oz)

•Smooth Conditioning Serum - Wild Rose & Coconut (4 oz)

•French Lavender Detangler (8.4 oz)

•Gift Basket

Over $50 Value

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All opinions expressed are my own. I received products to sample. This is not a paid testimonial!

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Hair Share Contest Entries

1. Jovi

2. Angela

3. so_ambitious09

4. Michael

5.Belle

6.IVY

7. Katrice

8. Helena

 

9. Nikki

10. Andrea

11. LaTia

12. Ria (SumKindaWndrful from youtube)

13. Theresa



All these wonderful natural hair pics I could NOT choose the best!
I decided to draw a random number using random.org
and the winner is.....

#13 Theresa!!!!


Congrats Theresa
 Thank-you ALL so much for sharing your beautiful pictures!!

4th of July Giveaway with GBH

Celebrate Independence day with GREAT HAIR!!

4th of July Giveaway from GBH

Grow Beautiful Hair Naturally

Shea-mu Hair Butter

One Lucky Winner will Receive:

This revolutionary emu oil formula will:

  

• improve your average monthly hair growth

• vastly improve dry hair ends

• act as a powerful solution for very dry hair

• act as an anti frizz haircare treatment

• heals dry, itchy scalps with patches of dry skin

Price $34.00 + Shipping and handling

Product Information From GBH:

That’s because Emu Oil is extremely rich in Essential Fatty Acids, which have a remarkable ability to penetrate the scalp and regenerate the hair’s root like no other product on the market.  

The proprietary formula contains pure Emu Oil, rich in Essential Fatty Acids with the remarkable ability to penetrate the scalp and regenerate the hair’s root; an essential oil blend proven to promote hair growth (Archives of Dermatology,1998; 134:1349-1352), EFA-rich Shea Butter (fair trade certified organic from Ghana) and Hemp Seed Oil, plus natural antioxidant Vitamin E.
 

Directions for use:

 Warm a dollop of our emu oil hair treatment between hands to melt, then use the tips of your fingers in a circular motion to massage into your scalp. Scalp massage pressure should be firm but never painful. Leave on overnight before shampooing in the morning. Also makes a great hair dressing for healthy ethnic hair.

Ingredients:

The product is 100% natural. It contains Unrefined Organic Shea Butter; Triple Refined Emu Oil; Certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil; Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5); Organic Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, Cedarwood & Sweet Orange Essential Oils; Filtered Beeswax; Natural Vitamin E.

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One winner will be picked at Random on July 4th, 2010!!

Hair Share Contest

Most of my giveaways involve you hearing from me....or learning about a new product...

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I want to see your beautiful natural hair!!

To Enter:

Send me your Best Natural Hair Picture

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All pictures must be received by July 1, 2010

One Winner will be selected July 3, 2010 to win the following Prize:

For years, African-American women have relied on harsh chemicals and relaxers to "manage" their hair--which more often than not did more damage than good. Improper braiding techniques have also contributed no small amount of harm, resulting in frail, damaged hair and even pattern baldness in women.

No Lye! offers a safe and easy alternative. In this hair-care and styling guide Tulani Kinard reveals the secrets to obtaining and maintaining beautiful healthy hair--naturally.
 
 

Editorial Reviews:

"No Lye is a degree granting, home study course in the mystique, magic and proper care of black women's hair. What a blessing!"

--Iyanla Vanzant, author of In the Meantime

"No Lye is not an ordinary how-to book. Tulani Kinard's study on African American Natural hair care is based on her philasophical belief that beauty and self-love is also healthy and biologically sound. A must-read for every African-American women, man, girl, and boy--at least!"
--Bernice John Reagon



I LOVE this book! I have learned so much about natural haircare, braiding, twisting, and so much more! I highly recommend this book to anyone no matter what stage or natural hair you are in....from those considering natural hair, those newly transitioning to those who have had natural hair for some time...you will find something new in this book!! Also some GREAT natural style ideas!

You can also purchase this book from my "Hair With Purpose" Store below:

 

Kinky Curly Midnight Miracle review

http://kinky-curly.com/

MIDNIGHT MIRACLE

What the website has to say:

A lightweight yet intense overnight treatment.

Midnight Miracle delivers a balanced dose of protein and moisture in the form of a thick rich foam.

No heat is required to have it work its magic. It penetrates the hair shaft with its exclusive blend of castor bean extract, silk protein and meadowfoam seed oil.

Our Experience:

Prior to trying Midnight Miracle I had never used any protein treatments on my daughters hair. In fact, at first glance I thought it was some sort of moisturizing treatment. After doing some research I learned that protein treatments are made to strengthen hair and help reduce breakage. This would also help hair grow.

Here is a little Blurb From Black Hair Planet about Hair Protein:

Protein treatments should be used on natural hair when it is needed. Since the keratin bonds in the hair are not being broken down in order to straighten the hair (which happens with chemically relaxed hair), we naturals do not need to apply protein treatments as often as others. However, we do need to use some sort of protein in order to maintain the proper balance of protein and moisture that the hair needs.

So with this new information I decided to use the Midnight Miracle on J's hair every 1-2 weeks for the past couple of months. She used the product in a couple of different ways.

• Overnight treatment: After co-washing her hair I applied the foam to her hair and covered with a plastic conditioning cap. In the morning I rinsed her hair, conditioned and styled as usual.
• 10 Minute treatment: for the 10 minute treatment I dampened her hair, applied the protein foam, applied a cap and waited 10 minutes before rinsing, conditioning and styling as usual.
• In-Shower treatment: For the In shower treatment I would co-wash her hair, rinse, then apply Midnight Miracle. I she would hang out in the warmth of the shower for 5-10 minutes then rinse and condition.

RESULTS:

After nearly two months of use I noticed a remarkable difference in the texture of J's hair, she has much less breakage and her hair feels much stronger. It just feels more healthy and her edges are thicker than they were before we started treatments. I would definitely recommend trying Midnight Miracle on hair that is damaged or breaks easily, it will improve the quality of your hair!

The Instyler

http://www.getinstyler.com

I love natural hair and I don't use straight irons on my daughters hair, though I do use one on mine once in awhile. Recently a friend of mine (Hi Rashanda) sent me before and after pics of her daughter and explained about how she used the Instyler . I have to admit her little girls hair looked SOOO pretty! There were no dry frizzy ends just straight soft hair, with body and bounce, I LOVED it!

BEFORE PICS:

AFTER PICS:

Here's what the website had to say:

Here's how it works: when you run the InStyler® rotating hot iron through your hair, the first set of bristles gently sort and separate your hair strands. Then the rotating heated polishing cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand. Finally, the second set of bristles puts the finishing touch on your hair, leaving you with shiny, silky, hair! It's truly amazing!

And the best part is, because of the InStyler® rotating hot iron's patented design, your hair won't get smashed and baked by the super-intense heat of a flat iron or other "hot" tools. In fact, the InStyler® rotating hot iron uses less heat than traditional hot tools, and delivers better results. How? Because the InStyler® rotating hot iron's gentle heat in conjunction with the rotating motion of the polishing cylinder literally polishes your hair strands individually so it doesn't need extreme heat to get amazing results.

Your hair will be shinier, bouncier and full of lift and life!


I have never seen a straightening iron that leaves hair with so much body and shine! If you're a natural girl and want to try going straight for a day make sure you use a good product such as the Instyler and use a heat protectant!!

UPDATES

J is gone for JUNE to visit family out of state...I never updated you all on what I did with her hair (thanks for the reminder Andrea!!) I ended up giving her plats or small box braids and I beaded the ends.... though that might not have been the healthiest way to end her hair it kept her braids neater and stopped them from curling up. That way my family won't have to worry about her hair.

I sent with her some Kinky Curly Tiny Twirls Shampoo because it is a light foam and will be easy to wash her hair with without disturbing the braids too much. I also sent some BEE MINE moisturizing daily spritz to keep her hair moisturized.

For their sensitive skin I sent them Original Sprout Hair & Body Baby Wash this is also what I'm using on my skin right now and I LOOOOVE IT!!!

Upcoming:

I am working on a natural hair book review and giveaway this month. Keep an eye out for that!

My husbands hair is not locking...AT ALL. So I think I'll be taking it out and re-twisting? maybe? And possibly reviewing some twisting/locking products.

I am working on my list of our favorites... was going to be the best of the best but I saw that another awesome site Naturally Curly is going to be doing "The Best of the Best" so make sure to check that out and HWP will be posting our list of favorites soon!

GIVEAWAYS/Issues:

Most giveaways come directly from the companies that I am reviewing or have offered to do a giveaway for. I have received e-mails about a certain company not sending out the products they offered to giveaway. I am not going to call them out but please accept my apologies if you have had any problems with giveaways and please e-mail me at life.w.purpose@gmail.com so I can make the issue known and see how we can get your product to you ASAP!!


Thoughts? Ideas? SHARE?

As always I am always looking for your thoughts and ideas. I LOVE to share guest blogs and natural hair pics. Please e-mail me at life.w.purpose@gmail.com if there is anything you'd like to share.

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Much Love! ~ Jennifer

CURLS BY SISTERS SMITH WINNER!!!

CONGRATS TIMBERLY!!! Winner of the CURLS by SISTERS SMITH Giveaway!!! Please send your contact info. to life.w.purpose@gmail.com (within 72 hrs. please) Thanks to all who entered!!!

Thanks so much to Curls by Sisters Smith for this great giveaway!!!!

Darcy's Botanicals WINNER!!!

CONGRATS Verbenabeth!!!!!! Winner of the DARCYS BOTANICALS GIVEAWAY!!!! Please send your contact info. to life.w.purpose@gmail.com (within 72 hrs. please) Thanks to all who entered!!!

A HUGE thanks to Darcy's Botanicals for this generous giveaway