Product Review: Tangle Teezer

I've been hearing a lot about the Tangle Teezer for a while and thought briefly about trying it out eventually but it wasn't a big deal. Recently I was in my local beauty supply store and just happened to look over and see the Tangle Teezers so I decided to go ahead and by one to see what all the hype was about. It was only $9.99 which isn't bad if you ask me. Lord knows I've paid more for hair products in the past.

Overall, I'd say it get's the job done. The Tangle Teezer definitely glides through my hair easier than a comb or my imitation Denman brush but otherwise it's not anything spectacular. It's good for what it does but I'm not sure that I would recommend it to others as something they would HAVE to try. The one thing I really don't like is the shape. It's made in such a way that it's comfortable to hold in your hand but you can really only hold it a certain way. I appreciate the freedom of having a handle. Anyway, it's good for what it is and it does make detangling easier but to be honest I haven't used it very often. I'd give it 3.5/5 stars.

So I Straightened My Hair......Again.

I've made no secret of the fact that I prefer to wear my hair straight but the last couple of times I tried to straighten it I didn't get my desired results. Recently I bought a new flat iron (Revlon Perfect Heat ceramic 1 inch) and tried a new technique for straightening and I LOVE the results. I've been trying not to use a lot of heat on my hair and up until flat ironing the other day it's been going pretty well.

Anyway, this is what I did:

• Washed and condition my hair with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
• Then I detangled my hair and parted into about 6 sections, braided and let it airdry
• I got impatient so I took the braids out before the hair was totally dry (in the future I'll let it dry overnight instead of trying during the day)
• After I took the braids out I used a round brush and blow dryer to straighten/stretch my roots
• Then I took small sections and flat ironed my hair

The only product I used after washing was Cantu Shea Butter leave in conditioning repair cream. Afterward I just wrapped my hair and tied it in a scarf for bed. Pictures to follow.

It's hard to see but the top is blown dry and the bottom is flat ironed.

If you look closely you can see the different textures next to each other.

Shiny!!! lol

Hair Tools: ConAir Styling Brush

Another product that I keep hearing about is this Denman brush. Everyone says it's good for detangling, etc, so I figured I should give it a try. Now that my hair has been growing out for a while it's becoming more difficult to comb through and detangle when it's wet.

After looking online I saw that the Denman brush is a little pricey so I held off on purchasing it. Then when I was in Rite Aid I happened to see a ConAir styling brush that looked very similar. I didn't buy it the first time I saw it because I wasn't entirely sure. I went back online to see what was so special about the Denman and I saw that the main thing was the rubber cushion base. The ConAir brush has the same type of base and is only $4.99 so I figured it's probably just as good.

I haven't used the brush yet but hopefully it'll get the job done. The label says it's for all-purpose styling and it's "great for thick, coarse hair." Only time will tell.

Hair Products: Garnier Fructis Nutrient Spray

I just wanted to share a new product (new to me at least) that I found randomly sitting on a shelf at Wal-Mart today. It's Garnier Fructis Nutrient Spray dual action nourish and shine. It has olive, avocado, and shea oils in it. The bottle says it's for dry to over dry or damaged hair which is definitely my hair. Ever since I was a kid my hair just eats up oil and my scalp gets dry really quickly so I figured this would be a good thing for me to try. It was only $5 for a 4 ounce bottle so I guess that's not too bad. I haven't actually tried it yet so I'm not sure how my hair will react but I'll keep you posted.

I bought my Curlformers

Earlier this week I went to Sally's Beauty Supply and bought some curlformers. I bought the Curlformers Salon Kit for $59.99 that includes 46 curlformers total plus the little stick to pull the hair through (I can't think of the actual name). The kit comes with 40 long and wide plus 6 short and wide curlformers. They also sell them in other sizes like long and narrow, short and narrow, etc. but only the sizes I mentioned come in the kit. I guess the size you get is determined by how tight or loose you want the curls. I figure long and wide will give a looser curl which is what I want.

I haven't used them yet but I'm planning on trying them out this weekend since it's the 4th and there are cookouts to go to. I also bought some flexi rods and end papers from Sally's. I've never used either of them but I hear it's a good idea so we'll see. I'll post an update after I try them out.

To Do List For My Hair

Like I said in my first post, I'm a wimp about trying new things for my hair so this is just a little list of things I'd like to try in the near future. I may add on to it as time goes on.

-Flat twist out

-Braid out (I've actually tried this twice already and it didn't come out they way I wanted either time. Either 3rd times a charm or 3 strikes I'm out, we'll see)

-Use curlformers

-Use flexi-rods (surprisingly I never have lol)

-Sectioning (I got this idea from this blog )

-Co-wash (I didn't even know what this was until last week, shocking I know)

-Use less heat (easier said than done)

-LEAVE MY HAIR ALONE!!! (I'm really bad about playing with my hair and brushing & combing too much)

-Wash at least once a week (I was doing good up until finals rolled around then I dropped the ball but I'm getting back on track)

-Deep condition more often (I was doing it once a month but I don't think that's enough)

I think that's about it for now. I'll let you know how it turns out.