Does Maui Moisture Live Up to Its Name?

Happy Wednesday, everyone! This is my review of the Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo. I am so excited to bring this review to you guys because this product has made me enjoy using shampoo again.

When I first came across Maui Moisture products, they immediately caught my eye because I thought they looked like a row of drinks on the store shelf. From the unique packaging alone I could tell that there was something special about these products.

It took me awhile to actually purchase anything from Maui Moisture, but now that I’ve been using one of their shampoos for the past two months, I wondered why I slept on their products for such a long time.

The Specs

This specific shampoo promises to “hydrate, smooth and defrizz” hair that is thick and curly. It’s free of surfactants and contains coconut oil, papaya butter, and plumeria extract. 

There are a number of potentially harmful ingredients to your hair that this product does not have, which includes:

• Mineral oil
• Silicones
• Parabens
• SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfates, foaming agent found in most shampoos)
• Synthetic Dye
• Sulfated Surfactants
• ALES (Ammonium Laureth Sulfates, another foaming surfactant)

What this product does contain quenches your hair and leaves it feeling soft without stripping it. The first ingredient that you’ll see is 100% pure Aloe juice and coconut water, both of which are extremely moisturizing and healing for hair and skin. Going back to the other ingredients mentioned before, let’s dive deeper into why they do nothing but good things for your curls.

Coconut Oil

Most of us probably use coconut oil in our daily lives, whether it be for hair care, skin care, or in our diets. As we all know, coconut oil has many moisturizing and healing properties and can work wonders on hair that is dull or damaged.

Papaya Butter

If Papaya is a regular staple in your diet, keep eating it! You’re already receiving its benefits. 

Papaya is full of antioxidants, carotenes (also found in carrots), magnesium, potassium, flavonoids, and vitamins B and C. It works as a natural conditioner by preventing dandruff, adding shine and volume, helping with split ends, strengthening hair and getting rid of buildup. Perhaps what it is most known for is preventing balding and thinning of the hair. 

I personally use papaya as a tasty addition to my healthy smoothies!

Plumeria Extract

Also known as Frangipani oil, it is a widely used yet underrated essential oil that many cultures have been using for thousands of years. While the main use of the flower in most products is for adding fragrance, every part of the plumeria plant has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent and cleansing properties that leave the skin and hair deeply moisturized and soft. 

However, it is recommended that you consult with a medical professional before using frangipani oil for certain conditions (like pregnancy or diabetes).

Pros

• Uses pure ingredients.
• Vegan and eco-friendly.
• Contains no gluten, so if you're allergic and have a hard time finding shampoos without gluten, this shampoo is perfect!
• It's very budget friendly. This cost me $8.99 at my local Walgreens.
• The smell will make you crave a tropical drink, which is funny because there's a line in the directions that says, “As good as I look and smell, please do not drink me!”

Cons

• I haven't purchased the matching conditioner or curl smoothie yet! 😆

This shampoo will make you fall in love with shampooing again. Personally, I haven't co-washed my hair as often as I used to since using this product, and my hair has been thanking me ever since. 

You can purchase this shampoo and all the other awesome Maui Moisture products from Walgreens, Ulta Beauty, or from Walmart at only $6.97!

I give the Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo...

Thank you so much for reading. This review was done solely based on the fact that it's awesome and I wanted to share it with you guys. I don't collect revenue to do these reviews, but If I do, you will definitely know. 

Have an awesome day and let me know if you try these products!

Review: Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo

I learned about this amazing product from my aunt who actually gave this to me before I left St. Thomas. Although I am familiar with Burt's Bees products, variety was hard to come by where I lived. Therefore, I had no prior knowledge about this pre-poo until I received it from her. 

Little did I know that this would become a staple in my hair care collection. I'm slowly starting to realize that avocado may be essential to my own regimen, which I'll discuss in another post. I have yet to fully test that theory, but I am convinced so far.

The Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment (with Nettles and Rosemary) is 99.33% natural and promises to restore your dry or damaged hair. 

Because I detangle while pre-pooing, this product makes it easy for the comb to glide through my hair and ensure a frustration-free wash day. You guys already know how to pre-poo, however, you can also use this product to style your hair.

What's the Hype?

This pre-poo has eight nourishing, vitamin-rich oils that aid in manageability and add shine to your curls. They include: 

• Avocado oil
• Olive oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Citrus rind oil
• Oat oil
• Chlorophyll oil 
• Vegetable oil
• Rosemary leaf oil

Other ingredients are vegetable glycerin, oat flour, lanolin (helps trap moisture), nettle leaf powder, quillaja extract (bark from the soapbark plant; reduces itchiness and hair thinning), Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and some fragrance.

The texture is quite interesting as well. I assumed that this product would be creamy because of its name, but when you use it, it has more of a runny, glossy texture. 

Have I convinced you yet? If not, good. It's time to consider the pros and cons.

Pros

• You can actually read and understand what the ingredients are. It's hard to come by high-quality hair products that are 99% natural. 
• The online price average ranges from $8.99 to $9.99 according to Target, Walmart, and of course, the official Burt's Bees website. 
• The packaging is made from 42% post-consumer recycled plastic. 
• Animal lover or not, you'll be happy to know that this product has not been tested on animals. 
• The fragrance is light and smells mildly of citrus and natural oils.
• The tube is thin and easy to travel with.
• It makes my hair feel super soft, strong and luminous long after the wash is over.
• Not that it's a curl defining product, but this pre-poo defines my curls nicely. 💁🏽‍♀️

Cons

• Tube only contains 4.34 ounces or 123 grams of product, which if you're heavy handed like most naturals are, this will not last more than four to five washes.
• It runs a bit too quickly even after you stop squeezing the tube, which can become very messy.

So, what's the verdict? I give Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment...

And there you have it! A natural, budget-friendly pre-poo that can be a healthy addition to your natural hair regimen. 

By the way, this product is not sponsored at all. I just like reviewing products I already own so you will be seeing a lot more of these. Let me know if you would try this product and don't forget to follow me on social media, which you'll see on the left below the About Me. 

Until next time!

The Mane Choice: Hair Butter Review

Hair butters provide some of the easiest ways to add moisture to your hair. They are very rich and because they are heavier than oils, those with the curliest textures can benefit greatly. I first discovered The Mane Choice products around last year, with some reviews swirling around YouTube and inevitably disappearing from the shelves at my local Walgreens.

I purchased The Mane Choice Doesn't Get Much "BUTTER" Than This Daily Hair Dressing because I craved a moisture-rich product other than a leave-in conditioner. My hair tends to dry out quickly and I believed that I'd found my solution.

So, What's The Hype About?

This product promises to nourish, soften and add shine to your hair. It's full of the good stuff like shea butter, coconut oil, and castor seed oil. However, there are plenty of other lesser-known butters and oils that are equally, if not better for your hair. The butters include Carrot, Broccoli, Mango Seed, and Avocado. Oils include Sunflower Seed oil and Orange Seed oil. 

If you prefer a more natural hair butter without having to buy individual butters to mix together, this one is perfect. This particular product also has Vitamin D, A, and E.

The Butters: What Are Their Benefits?

Carrot Butter: 

• Contains beta-carotene (which our bodies convert into Retinol aka Vitamin A)
• Regenerates skin
• Balances Moisture

Brocolli Butter

• Strengthens hair at the roots
• Contains Erucic acid, which helps with luster and shine
• Prevents hair loss
• Promotes hair growth

Mango Seed Butter

• Very moisturizing
• Has high levels of saturated and monosaturated fatty acids
• Regenerates the scalp and skin
• Provides the necessary environment for hair growth
• Protects against UV rays

Avocado Butter

• Seals and retains moisture
• Packed with vitamins and minerals that provide nourishment
• Effectively penetrates the hair cuticle better than oils because of its large amounts of saturated and monosaturated fats

The Oils

Sunflower Seed Oil 

• Eliminates frizz
• Is an emollient, which helps to lock in and retain moisture
• Very lightweight, and easily penetrates the hair
• High in oleic acids that prevent hair from becoming brittle

Orange Seed Oil

• Enhances blood circulation
• Rich in Vitamin C
• Conditions the hair and skin
• Blends well with other oils

Before you run to the nearest drugstore to buy this product, consider that even if you shared the same texture and curl pattern with me, our hair is not the same. What may work perfectly for one person's hair type can work differently, for better or for worse, with another person's hair type. 

After using this product for quite some time, here is a summary of the pros and cons of what this product did for my particular texture.

👍 It's very smooth and rich. Helps seal in and retain moisture for at least a week after first application. The texture is soft and quickly melts into the hands. It smells like citrus and makes your hair smell fresh, which most definitely comes from the Orange Seed oil. It can be added to enhance a deep conditioning treatment. Pretty much all of the ingredients are natural and this product is not tested on animals.

👎 It doesn't have much slip (for my hair at least) and doesn't define my curls as well as other moisturizing products I own. It's a bit on the pricey side. It retails for around $15.oo and cost me $18.00 at my local Walgreens.

No product is absolutely perfect but if I had to rate this one, I would give The Mane Choice Doesn't Get Much "BUTTER" Than This Daily Hair Dressing...

 If you already own this product, let me know how it works for you. Thanks for reading and have an awesome Tuesday!