Natural Hair Black Friday Deals !!

These are the only deals found so far from Derby City Naturals ! Check that site regularly as they keep the list updated. The List below is from their site updated today so keep checking and happy shopping !! I personally am taking advantage of the 20% off from Hydratherma Naturals so I can buy their Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment. (Review here)

• Amazing Botanicals
  • Friday 11/23 3 Pumpkin Pomade $15 + Free Shipping
  • $5 off any order over $20 + free gift with code: DERBYCITY Friday 11/23 thru 12/3
• Anderson Soap Company Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Saturday 11/24 11:59 pm
  • 40% off everything in store with code: blackfriday
• Anita Grant Friday 11/23 thru Tuesday 11/27 GMT
  • 20% off everything in store with code: Derby City Naturals
  • *Spoiler Alert* New Clay Wash Product will be introduced as well
• B.A.S.K. Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 20% off full-size products with code: THANKFUL
  • PLATINUM PJ SAVINGS: 24% off Site-wide by LIKE PlatinumPJ on fb on 11/20 to get the specialty discount code
  • Free 2 oz jar of Muscavado Vanilla Pecan Whipped Custard Souffle Body Cream with purchase of $50+
• Be Beautiful Natural Products Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $25 and up No Coupon Code
• Beija Flor Naturals Thursday 11/22 thru Wednesday 11/28
  • 25% off + Free Gift with $65 purchase code: BEIJA2012
• Belle Butters
  • 20% off order of $25+ with code: BBBF Friday 11/23 Midnight CST
  • Free Shipping on your order with code: BBCM Monday 11/26 Midnight CST

• Bobeam Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Brown Butter Beauty Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale with code: BlackFriday
• CC’s Naturals
  • *Early Bird* 40% off Thursday 11/22 9:00 pm – Friday 11/23 11:00 am
  • 25% off everything Friday 11/23 11:01 am  – 11:59 pm
  •  *Early Bird* 40% off Sunday 11/25 9:00 pm – Monday 11/26 9:00 am
  • 25% off everything Monday 11/26 9:01 am  – 11:59 pm
• Coiffie Friday 11/16 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 30% off + Free Shipping with code: SAVE30
• Coily Head Chick Friday 11/23 Noon thru Midnight
  • 20% off purchase $30+ with code: CHCBF2012
• Curls of Joy Friday 11/23 Midnight
  • 30% off everything (going out of business sale) code: CLEARANCE
• Curly Kinks Friday11/23 Midnight thru Sunday 11/25 11:59 pm
  • 30% off all products + Free Shipping on orders $65+ No Coupon Code
• CUSH Cosmetics Sunday 11/18 8:00 am – Friday 11/30 11:59 pm CST
  • 40% off everything in store No Coupon Code Required 
• Faithfully Beautiful Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • Free Shipping on all orders $15 and up No Coupon Code
• Hairitage Hydration Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 35% off everything with code: BLACKFRIDAY2012
• HairVeda Friday 11/23
  • 20 – 30% off everything in store No Coupon Code
  • Plus an Additional 10% off with code: DerbyCity
• Honey Chile Hair Love Friday 11/23 Midnight No Coupon Code
  • Free 3oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter with $50 purchase
  • Free 4oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $100 purchase
  • Free 8oz Toasted Pumpkin + Almond Butter and Free shipping  with $150 purchase
• Hydratherma Naturals Friday 11/23 11:00 am thru Monday 11/26 11:00 am
  • 20% off all inventory including discounted collection sets No Coupon Code
• Hydrating Essentials Monday 11/26 Noon – 8:00 pm CST
  • New line from the makers of Mozeke Products
  • 10 – 15% off products with code: HE1015
• Jamaica Hut Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Jamaican Black Castor Oil products with code: JAHUT26
• Jessicurl Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm PST
  • 25% off Everything with code: BFDC2526
• LaBella Body Care Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 15% off Everything with code: BlackFriday15
• L.A.C.E. Naturals Thursday11/22 5:00 pm thru Friday 11/23 11:59 pm
  • Save 35% off total purchase of $25+ with code LACETHNKS
  • Free Shipping and Free 2 oz sample on orders $65+ with code: LACETHNKS
  • Buy 2 Get 1 Free Soaps with code: LACETHNKS
• Lexie’s of Louisville Friday 11/23
  • 20% off Lexie’s Hair Milk NO COUPON CODE
• Lia Naturals Friday 11/23 NO COUPON CODE
  • BOGO 50% Off  Butters and Sugar Scrubs
  • Buy 2, Get 1 Free Soaps
  • 30% off Detangling Conditioner
• Little Penguins Friday 11/23 thru Sunday 11/25
  • 20% off any product + free shipping on orders $50+ No Coupon Code
• mainelement: love Friday 11/23 Midnight thru 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 25% off sale on all products and gift certificates code: blkfri
  • Special free shipping offer for DCN followers, use code: dcnlove
• Miss Jessies Sunday 11/18 thru 12/15
  • BOGO Free product + Free Shipping No Coupon Code
• Mozeke Products Friday 11/23 Midnight CST 
  • Save 25-50% off all inventory No Coupon Code
• Naturally Smooth As Friday 11/23 thru 12/31
  • 12% off with code: HOLIDAY12
  • 3 x 2oz butters & 3 x 2oz shampoo bars for $20
• Pura Body Naturals Wednesday 11/21 thru 12/31/2012 No Coupon Code
  • BOGO Free Sale on Cupuacu Hair Butter, Chocolate Hair Smoothie, Sapote Hair Lotion and MuruMuru Moisture Milk
  • Use code: derbycity for an additional 5% off
• Sincere-Ly Naturale Apothecary Friday 11/23 1:00 am to Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
  • 20% off everything with code: SNABLKFRI12
• Sister’s Keeper Friday 11/23 Midnight thru Monday 11/26 11:59 pm
• BOGO 50% off everything when you spend $25 with code: BLKFRIDAY
• First 10 orders get a free 4 oz Dip Hair & Body Moisturize

Once again, these deals were not found from me personally but from Derby City Naturals!

Review || Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner

What it says

Let this rich conditioner indulge you from root to tip, moving moisture through your hair to quench parched strands. It's a sip of satisfaction. Why we love it: serum-infused formula for moisturized softness.
Made in USA
Massage it in, soak it up, rinse it out.

Ingredients

Water , Stearyl Alcohol , Behentrimonium Chloride , Cetyl Alcohol , Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone , Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract (Coconut) , Orchis Mascula Flower Extract , Zea Mays Silk Extract (Corn) , Fragrance , Benzyl Alcohol , Disodium EDTA , Sodium Hydroxide , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , Methylisothiazolinone , Blue 1

What I Think

Smell- It smells lovely. Think coconuts, tropical and Hawaii breeze.

Consistency- It's thick but not too thick, and I love that in all of my products. The color is a light blue.

True to the hype?- Yes. This is another product that definitely does what it says.
Availability- Available online and in-store at Target, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or your favorite Beauty Salon.
Price- Varies by store but it's cheaper at Target (for me). $2.99/10oz, $4.99/23oz, $6.99/33oz.
Final Thoughts-  First of all, the slip is amazing. My fingers glide right through my hair with no problem so it definitely helps with the detangling. It gives my hair a lot of moisture and my hair is always soft after co-washing with it. It works well for my wash and go's, after deep conditioning and after shampooing. It actually gave me so much moisture even after my hair dried out from 2 days of tons of chlorine water. This is definitely going to be a staple for me. Of course, if your hair can't deal with silicones, you should not use this because only you know what will happen next. However if you're like me and you don't have a problem with a little silicone now and then, this is a great product to try. 
Rate: 10/10 

Video || Products I use on my natural 4a/4b/4c hair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp4y88gdr24

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I'm open to all suggestions and opinions.
Much Love,
Dez

First Impressions || Herbal Essences Hello Hydration

So I was running out of my old conditioner that I bought before I researched natural hair products (Pantene Aqua Light). I was good for my hair but I felt like something out there could do better. So, I posted the question on my tumblr page (dezcurls.tumblr.com) and asked for suggestions on conditioners. I got some really good ones like the Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle and Tresseme Naturals. The closest WholeFoods/TraderJoes is about an hour away and I couldn't find Tresseme Naturals at Sally's or Walgreens so I picked up HE Hello Hydration for like 3.99/10oz.


Okay so here we go. I did an ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) rinse on my hair and deep conditioned with my homemade Honey deep conditioner (Honey Deep Conditioner). So after rinsing it out, I used the Hello Hydration and LORD! The slip was like instant and just ... omg. I can't even. I love it. Rinsing it out was great and my hair felt soft afterwards. I'm not doing a full review until I've gone through at least half of the bottle so I'm not posting the ingredients or doing a rating for now. But so far, so good.

Product Review || Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner

Shampoo

What it says:

A precious blend of Moroccan argan oil which instantly penetrates the hair shaft restoring shine and softness while strengthening. Derived from the southwest region of Morocco, argan oil protects from styling heat and UV damage while creating soft, seductive, silky perfection. Paraben free. Why We Love It: It's the perfect indulgence for soft, seductive, silky perfection! Why You Want It: This exotic precious blend of Moroccan argan oil penetrates, moisturizes, renews and creates softness and strength while protecting your hair from harmful styling heat and UV damage as it gives you smooth, sexy tresses. What's In It For You: This rare formula has a centuries-old history of providing natural vitamin E and antioxidants while renewing your hair's cell structure, sealing in shine, and creating lush softness. What It's In: Organix bottles are eco-friendly, manufactured from materials containing recycled post-consumer resin. All labels are printed utilizing environmental inks and compostable label film made from annually renewable resource corn, not from petrochemicals. Not tested on animals. Made in USA.

Ingredients:

Dl Water (Aqua), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Dimethicone Copolyol, Cocamide DEA, Glycol Distearate, Argania Spinoza (Argan) Oil, Cacao (Cocoa Butter) Extract, Parfum, Theobroma Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Leaf) Extract, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-11, DMDM Hydantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-23M, Red 40, Yellow 5.

Directions: 

Apply Organix Shampoo generously to wet hair, massage into a lather through to ends, then rinse the 
hair thoroughly. After shampooing, follow with Conditioner.

Conditioner:

What it says:

Same as shampoo

Ingredients:

Dl Water (Aqua), Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, Argania Spinoza (Argan) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Leaf) Extract, Panthenol, Tetrasodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 40, Yellow 5.

Directions

After shampooing, apply Organix Conditioner generously to hair, working through to ends. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly.

My Review:

What. The. Hell. I bought both the shampoo and conditioner when I first started my natural hair journey and didn't know a thing about Silicones, parabens, sulfates or even looking up reviews online! This stuff is terrible for my hair. When I first tried the shampoo, it stripped my hair like crazy! My hair felt dry, straw-like and limp. I forgot how the conditioner was the first time but when I used it again yesterday because I couldn't find my other one, same thing. When I rinsed my hair, it was so dry and coarse, definitely unlike my usual soft hair. It took forever and a day to detangle and there was so much breakage after. I think the EVCO I added helped it out a little bit but still! This set just does not work for my 4a/4b hair AT ALL!! I'm not even going to try to finish it. I'm throwing it out. It also has the perfume-like smell that I don't really like. Both were $7.99 each at CVS and you can find them at Target, Walgreens or Walmart. On the flip side, I've heard that the other products in the line work very well. However, after using this, I don't think I'll ever think of purchasing them. 

Rate: 1/10 for the shampoo and 3/10 for the conditioner.

I'll leave it to your own discretion but in my opinion, I would not buy again. Ever.

KISS (:

Fourth of July: Co-Wash n Go !

I was originally planning to do a dry twist out but I decided to co-wash and go instead.
** Co Wash = Conditioner Only Wash. (No Shampoo) **

I didn't have much time so I had to hurry and get through it as much as possible.

1. Conditioned my hair with Organix Renewing Morrocan Argan Oil Conditioner and Coconut Oil.
2. Let it sit for 10 minutes while I showered.
3. Rinsed out and parted into sections (This time mine weren't so even because I was rushing).
4. Detangled with my Water and Aloe Vera Juice Mix.
5. Working by section, I raked in my Shea Moisture Curling Souffle and then smoothed on my handy dandy Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel (the green tub).
6. Move on to next section. 
7. Flat twist my bangs (I have heat damage there so I cover it up a lot).

And thats all! At most, it took about 10 minutes.