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Product Haul: Vitacost

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I finally placed my order with Vitacost and I got a great deal. Their prices are very reasonable and I received a 10% discount and free shipping. Here are the list of things I bought: 16 oz. coconut oil (2) 4 oz. Jojoba oil (2) 16 oz. aloe Vera gel 5.5 oz. Shea butter (2) Facial scrub Facial cleaner Vitamin E facial cream Total = $88 ...and did I mention its all organic! Not bad right! I can't wait to start concocting! Recipes to come..... Click here  to browse Vita Cost and tell em I sent ya!!

Sassy Natural's Top Moisturizers

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Source I get a lot of questions on what I use to keep my hair moisturized. I have made a list of the products I use on a regular or daily basis.

      1.   WATER 
 There is no better hydrator than water. Don't be shy, your hair loves it!
       *Tip : after conditioning, rinse with cool water to lock the moisture into your hair cuticles.
       *Tip : I use a (water + aloe vera juice ) spritzer to moisturize between washes

           2.   Coconut Oil 
 I use coconut oil daily because it is a light oil and a natural anti-humectant 

       3.   Jojoba Oil 
 Light oil and virtually odorless. Great for your hair and scalp. This oil is closest to your scalp's natural sebum . I use it in any butter mixture I make

      4.   EVOO 
 Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a great treatment for your h...

Out with the Old...In with the New

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Source Most of us product junkies and new naturals have had many trials and errors this year finding products that work for our hair. I have found a few products that are tried and true and some that I will not be taking into 2011. My new staples are: Hair One cleansing conditioner Kinky Curly's Knot Today leave in conditioner Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue Kamaza Care's Califia Care Styling Pudding shea butter jojoba oil coconut oil glycerin and rose water. Products I plan to leave behind because they just don't work well with my hair : Cantu's Shea Butter leave in conditioning repair cream Kinky Curly's Come Clean shampoo Aubrey Organics' GPB conditioner Giovanni's Smooth As Silk shampoo Carol's Daughter's Mimosa Hair Honey  SN: Here are some products i'm newly trying and the verdict is still out: AfroVeda's Tacuma Butter Ayurvedic Shampoo Bar  AfroVeda's Shea Amla Whipped Butter Cream Kamaza Care's Calif...

Making Curls Last 3 weeks (Video)